Future Grade 7

STUDENTS!

Welcome toRideau Park!

Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and

gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning

necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning.

-Calgary Board of Education

CBE Mission

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Kindergarten to Grade 9

● 460 students

● 1 class per grades K through 6

● 4 classes for grade 7

● 3 classes for grades 8 & 9

● Average class size

grade 7 to 9 = 27 students

Who Are We?

Rideau Park School values

Empathy, Open-mindedness & Integrity

Bus Arrival

8:55 am

Schedule 2019-2020Monday to Thursday

9:00 Warning Bell - to class

9:05 Homeroom – AM Attendance

9:10 - 10:08 Period 1

10:08 - 11:06 Period 2

11:06 - 12:03 Period 3

12:03 - 12:50 Lunch

12:52 - 1:50 Period 4

1:50 - 2:48 Period 5

2:48 - 3:45 Period 6

Schedule 2019-2020Fridays

9:00 Warning Bell - to class

9:05 Homeroom – AM Attendance

9:10 - 10:05 Period 1

10:05 - 11:00 Period 2

11:00 - 11:55 Period 3

11:55 - 12:50 Period 4

What to expect the first week of school at Rideau Park:~ First day (September 3), meet in the gym; look for signage about where to meet your teacher~ each day Gr 7's will be in flexible groups to meet different students & try out the schedules~ end of first week, students will give input about who he/she would like to work with. This will be combined with teacher observation to create the Homeroom groupings for the year.

First Week of School

~ issued lockers & a combination lock for hallway & changeroom~ gather in required school supplies for classes

(posted on webpage onAugust 21)~ order gym strip, if not pre-ordered by May 31~ learn how to access & find information Brightspace D2L, G-mail accounts, technology log-ins. The Grade 7 teachers will be helping students with this; however, trying out the various tech platforms at home to learn the features is recommended.

First Week of School continued

Grade 7 Courses

Core Curriculum

Humanities Math

Science

Physical Education

Health & Life Skills

Complementary Courses

Band

French

Outdoor & Environmental Education

Enterprise & Innovation

ArtCTF Foods

CTF Construction

CTF Fashion Studies

S cience CodingT echnology RoboticsE ngineering Problem SolvingM athmatics Design Thinking

Maker Education

STEM at Rideau Park School

Physical Education- Students must be changed for PE. Rideau gym strip is required- Order Rideau PE gear online from Top Marks: www.topmarks.caSchool password: RID01

- by May 31 for September delivery- OR: Order in September for late October delivery

~ T-shirt & shorts mandatory; sweat pants optional

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Rideau Park School Assessment Rubric

I Can Teach You are demonstrating a creative and

sometimes complex understanding of the

curricular outcomes appropriate ways.

4

I Can Explain You are independently demonstrating an

understanding that you can explain the

curricular outcomes in appropriate ways.

3

I Understand You are demonstrating the grade level of

curricular outcomes limited ways.2

I Need Help You are not yet demonstrating a basic

understanding of curricular outcomes.1

Cell phones - in locker turned off unless requested by teacher to support learningDigital Citizenship – being 21st century learnersAdvocacy – learning to use your voice to communicate who you are as a learnerRespect - of our entire community (students, staff, parents, & community)Homework – use D2L, keep current, submit on timeParticipation – try your best

Expectations

-- Preferred communication with teachers – E-mail

-- School Webpage & Calendar

~ My CBE Account – register for conferences, fees~ School Messenger – principal’s weekly message, etc~ Brightspace D2L – assignments & announcements~ PowerSchool – assessment & report cards~ My Blueprint – student portfolio

Communication

Students are required to attend regularly and punctually.

**E-mail the homeroom teacher when your child is absent. All email contacts on the website

If your child is absent and we are not notified you will get a message (phone or text)

Attendance is taken every period = 7 x daily.

Students are responsible for making up missed school work.

Attendance

Rideau Park has 1 school bus run for students living beyond the walk zone.

My Bus Stop App:

Students are encouraged to join clubs & activities as the opportunities arise.

Watch & Listen for announcements in the fallabout what clubs & activities will be available.

Extra Curricular