Colonel By Secondary School Grade 8 Parent Information
Colonel By Secondary School Grade 8 Parent Information Night January 15 th , 2019
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” CB Leadership Team Principal Vice-Principals Steve Spidell Laurie Labelle (A-L) Larry Ruch (M-Z) IB Coordinator Lewis Harthun Canadian & World Studies Jancey Wallace English & Library Anne Bigham Mathematics Richard Whitlock Physical Education & Fine Arts Pat Lacasse Science Leanne Houston Student Services Rachel Nakashoji Technology & Languages Cameron Baird Student Success Team Mathew Shea & Laura Waddell “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” AGENDA 7: 00 -7: 25 pm 7: 30 7: 35 - 9: 00 7: 40 – 8: 00 Information Welcome and Overview Tour groupings (blue/green/white) Classroom Tours (Link Crew) Cross-Boundary Transfer Applicant (optional) “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
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Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” ENROLMENT for 2018 -2019 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 282 305 263 285 Overall Enrolment = 1135 “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
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Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Cougar Characteristics & Skills “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Graduation Requirements 30 – 40 – 1 • 30 credits • 40 hours of community involvement • 1 literacy requirement “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Programs at Colonel By SS • French Immersion & Core French • Applied (P) , Academic (D), Locally-Developed (L)/ Essentials (E), College (C), Open (O), University (U), University/College (M) • Double Arts credits • Specialist High Skills Major Program: Arts & Culture: Digital Media • SPARK – a two course package for grade 9 & 10 Applied Math students pairing Math & Personal Fitness/ “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Technology for Learning “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Technology for Learning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Smart. Boards in all math classrooms 100% of our classrooms have projectors Laptops, netbooks and tablets Smart. TVs set up in 4 areas: Library, Conference Room & 2 classrooms for interactive media presentations Modular Labs – i. Macs Interactive technology (GPS) Physical Education & Geography All teachers use Managebac platform students/parents regarding tasks, due dates, tests, etc. “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH” E-textbooks in CWS grades 9 – 11 for September
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Communication – School & Home • School Messenger Absence Notifications • Daily and Weekly Announcements on Cougar. Vision and school website • Twitter (@Colonel. By. SS @Col. By. Principal) • Managebac Connections (all classes) • EMAIL links to teachers • Website: www. colonelby. com where parents/guardians can view school calendar and events, as well as athletics information (you can add our calendar to your smart device!) “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Student Success & Supports • LINK program (transition visits, August BBQ) • Access to Guidance Counsellors • Student Success teachers to work closely to support students at risk • Kickstart (morning Assistance Program) • Credit Rescue and Credit Recovery • Special Education / Learning Support Teachers • Peer tutoring in the Opportunity Room “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Timetable Structure • Colonel By is NON-semestered, courses run all year, in a four day cycle. • Each day has four 75 minute periods • Classes run on alternate days – day 1 classes repeat on day 3, day 2 classes repeat on day 4 “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Registration Process for 2018 -19 If you reside in our school zone and your child is NOT at an OCDSB school that is a designated feeder school for Colonel By, please contact the school office beginning Monday January 22 nd to make a registration appointment with a Vice-Principal. Proof of address (three pieces) in the Colonel By boundary is required for registration to proceed. “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Option Sheets & Registration • Students received a Colonel By Secondary School Option Sheet and Registration Form following the Grade 8 student visit on January 16 th. This form includes the student’s course requests. • Guidance counsellors explained the different types of courses available and provided strategies for identifying and selecting courses that are a “best fit” for students. • Students will bring the form home to be filled in, signed by a parent/guardian. Please return the forms to their current elementary school by February 5, 2018. “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Grade 9 Academic Program • Academic theoretical • Applied practical knowledge and applications • Essential basic practical skills • Open practical skills in arts, physical education and technology “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Program Information Compulsory Students choose EIGHT courses. Six courses are compulsory and two are optional. English Math Physical Education Science French Geography Optional: choose two Drama Visual Art Instrumental Music Integrated Technology Spanish “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Sample Grade 9 Timetable Example • English Academic • Math Academic • Physical Education Open • Visual Art Open • • Core French Applied Science Academic Geography Applied Technology Open Day One & Three Day Two & Four “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
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Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Option Sheet Assistance The Colonel By Student Services team is here to help. 613 -745 -9411 Rachel Nakashoji rachel. nakashoji@ocdsb. ca Sarah Storey sarah. storey@ocdsb. ca Jill Badgery jill. badgery@ocdsb. ca “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Department and Classroom Tours GREEN GROUP Technology / Languages Room 226 Science & Math Room 203 Phys Ed & Fine Arts Atrium English and CWS Room 159 Student Success / OR Room 234 Tour Complete @ 9: 00 pm “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Department and Classroom Tours BLUE GROUP Science & Math Room 203 Phys Ed & Fine Arts Atrium English and CWS Room 159 Student Success / OR Room 234 Technology / Languages Room 226 Tour Complete @ 9: 00 pm “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Department and Class Visits WHITE GROUP Phys Ed & Fine Arts Atrium English and CWS Room 159 Student Success / OR Room 234 Technology / Languages Room 226 Science & Math Room 203 Tour Complete @ 9: 00 pm “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Cross-Boundary Transfer Process The applications require the approval of the principal at the receiving school, after consultation with the principal of the sending school. The receiving principal may request evidence and reasoning in support of the transfer application. Applications to the receiving school between February 5 -22, 2018. After this, applications are late and reviewed periodically (June, September). “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Criteria for Cross-Boundary Transfer Applications for 2018 -2019 • particular learning needs of or requirements placed on the students; and/or • access to an ONTARIO course package that is not available at the student’s designated school, including transfer at the Grade 9 level to access a course package at the receiving school that does not commence until grade 10; and/or • exceptional personal circumstances. “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Cross-Boundary Transfer Application Process • Register at your designated school. • Application forms available at all public schools. • “Designated school” refers to secondary school. • School Locator at www. ocdsb. ca • Complete form and drop it off at the school you wish to attend. • Equal consideration for applications received on time. “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” Thank You! For more information… 613 -745 -9411 www. colonelby. com steven. spidell@ocdsb. ca laurie. labelle@ocdsb. ca larry. ruch@ocdsb. ca “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
Colonel By Secondary School Grade 8 Parent Information Evening January 17, 2018
Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” NEXT TIME… • food for DHs and Link Leaders • Copies of CBT application forms and parent guide on hand • Confirm Room locations for DHs • Band performing later • Adjust tour schedule so that presenters don’t have long breaks or back-to-back • Invite band to perform • Reps from Clubs, Arts, Athletics “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”
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