Monarch Park Collegiate Grade 8 Parent Student Information

Monarch Park Collegiate Grade 8 Parent & Student Information Night

Monarch Park Collegiate Who are we? Community School with Specialized Programs International Baccalaureate Mobility Resource Program Independent Living Program

Monarch Park Collegiate 2 # of semesters/year Semester 1: September to January Semester 2: February to June

Monarch Park Collegiate 4 # of classes/semester Combination of compulsory & elective courses All classes will have a summative evaluation at the end of the semester

Monarch Park Collegiate 76 # of minutes/class 4 classes per day + 55 minute lunch School begins at 9: 00 am & finishes at 3: 15 pm

Monarch Park Collegiate 218 # of grade 9 students this year And growing!

Monarch Park Collegiate 907 Monarch Park Collegiate total student population And growing!

Grade 9 Course Selection 8 # of courses a grade 9 student will take

Grade 9 Course Selection 7 Compulsory Courses English Academic Math Academic Science Academic or Applied Geography Academic or Applied French Academic or Open Health & Physical Education Open Art (Drama, Instrumental, Visual or Vocal) Open 1 Elective Course Introduction to Business Technology Learning Strategies Art All courses are Open

How to Read a Course Code ENG 1 D 1 This letter identifies the stream/destination. D= Academic P= Applied L= Locally Developed O=Open This number identifies the grade 1 = Grade 9, 2=10, 3+11, 4=12

Course Options Course Levels Academic Focus on development of knowledge and skills through theory and abstract thinking as a basis for future learning and problem-solving. Prepares students for grade 11 & 12 courses at the university, university/college and college levels. Locally Developed Courses that are developed locally to meet educational and career preparation needs of students. Prepares students for grade 11& 12 workplace courses. Only available in Math at MPC. Applied Focus on essential concepts and development of knowledge and skills through practical applications and concrete examples. Prepares students for grade 11 & 12 courses at the university/college or college levels. Open Designed to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in subjects that reflect their interests. Courses do not have specific requirements and prepare students for active participation in society.

Student Support Enhanced Literacy & Numeracy Program Who? students whose IEP indicates that they are working below grade expectations students who would benefit from more practice in these subjects before entering the academic level Why? Small class size One full credit Focused curriculum that provides the foundation for success in the corresponding academic course What? Literacy and/or Numeracy course in first semester that assists students in preparing for Academic English or Math in second semester Full year of English and/or Math courses instead of a single semester How? Select “Academic Bridging” on course selection sheet for the desired Math and/or English courses. Select one to two fewer elective courses. A Guidance Counsellor is available to discuss timetable options for students interested in this program.

Course Options over 75 Course options is grades 10 – 12 Cooperative Education Marketing Culinary Arts Music & Computers Law Personal Fitness Media Arts Psychology Kinesiology Parenting Travel & Tourism Accounting Earth & Space Science Philosophy Computer Science International Business Spanish Guitar

Student Support over 60 Caring Adults in the Building Teachers Student Success Education Administration Guidance Counsellors Social Worker Child & Youth Worker Special Educational Assistants

Student Support Grade 9 Orientation Program Head Start to High School Half day before school starts at the end of August Orientation Camp for grade 9 students in the fall

30 Getting Involved over clubs that students can get involved in at Monarch Park Anime Art K-POP Gender Equity MAC - Athletic Muslim Student Council Association Reach for the Top Chess Radio Monarch Drama MINGA Social Justice Jazz Choir Afro Canadian Club Math Contests Debate Yearbook MEND – Environment Humans of MPC Makers Library Volunteers Stage Crew Mural DECA-Business Gaming Mental Health & Wellness Breakfast Model UN Student Council QSA Afro Canadian Club Dungeons & Dragons Concert Band growing!

Getting Involved over 20 teams that students can get involved in at Monarch Park

Monarch Park Athletics Fall Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Field Hockey Boys’ Volleyball Boys’ Soccer Rugby 7 s Tennis Girls’ Ultimate Frisbee Spring Winter Boys’ Basketball Boys’ Hockey Swimming Girls’ Volleyball Badminton Wheelchair Hockey Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Softball Track & Field Boys’ Baseball Boys’ Rugby Ultimate Frisbee Co-ed Volleyball

Important Dates Optional Attendance January 31 st at 4 pm – Deadline for Optional Attendance forms to be received at Monarch Park Collegiate in person. February 14 th – Deadline for parent(s)/guardian(s) to be informed of the status of their application requests. Students accepted through optional attendance will receive an email on this day. February 28 th – Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and students must confirm the offer of admission by submitting a course selection sheet to Monarch Park Collegiate in person.