Grade 9 Day

1. Grade 9 Day Pine Ridge Secondary School September 2, 2014

2. Agenda • Greetings • General Information • Behavioural Expectations • Schedule (for the rest of the day)

3. 1. Greetings • Administration • Department Heads • Student Leaders

4. Administration • Mrs. Jones, Principal • Mr. Marlatt, Vice-Principal (A-K) • Mr. Sasseville, Vice-Principal (L-Z)

5. Department Heads • The Arts – Mr. Onyschuk • Business and Computer Studies – Ms. Reid • Canadian and World Studies – Mr. Elliott • Co-operative Education – Ms. Sotiriou • English – Ms. Lewis • French, Classical, and Int’l Languages – Ms. Shariff • Guidance – Ms. Cowan

6. Department Heads • Health and Physical Education – Mr. Burford • Library – Ms. Bolsonello • Mathematics – Ms. Chronis • Science – Mr. Gnyra • Social Sciences and Humanities – Ms. Grootveld • Special Education – Ms. Cruess • Technology – Mr. Mauro

7. Student Leaders • Heather Benasa, President of the Student Activity Council • AkshitaTandon, Vice-President of the Student Activity Council

8. Student Leaders • School Ambassadors • Leadership Camp • Leadership Class • Athletic Council • Yearbook • Student Activity Council

9. Full Year Math and English • New this year! • Students would take English on one day, math the next for the whole school year • More time to digest information • Applied AND Academic courses together

10. Full Year Math and English • Specially trained teachers to implement strategies for students who were at Level 2 and 3 in Grade 8 • Working on Academic curriculum, with supports

11. Full Year Math and English • THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE • Please speak with the Principal for additional information and/or to put forward your child’s name for consideration in the program

12. 2. Information • Information and Expectations portions of this presentation are in lieu of a “Grade Assembly”, which each of the other grades in the school will receive later in the week.

13. Stay Informed • www.PineRidgeSecondarySchool.ca • Facebook: PineRidgeSecondarySchool • Twitter and YouTube: PineRidgeSS • Front Sign, TV Screens in the School • Agenda • Newsletters • Teachers, Coaches • Voicemail and Email to your parents!

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18. Agendas • Everyone gets one, everyone uses one. • Review it carefully. • Teachers can make its use part of your report card!

19. Picture Day • Picture Day is this Friday September 5th • Everyone must have their picture taken for school records. • Homerooms classes will get their pictures taken together at a particular time during the day. • If you wish to purchase photographs, bring your forms and money directly to the photographer.

20. Timetable Changes • Grade 9 Timetable Change Requests will be reviewed next Thursday September 11th after school (2:30-4:00) • You must attend all classes on your timetable, even if you are planning on requesting a timetable change.

21. Extra Curriculars • There are so many different ways to participate in more than just classes while in high school. • Participation in extra-curricular activities and field trips is contingent on appropriate attendance and behaviour during regular class time!

22. Get Involved! • FALL SPORTS • Basketball - Girls • Cross Country – Boys • Cross Country - Girls • Football - Boys • Golf (Stroke Play) - Varsity Boys • Golf (Stroke Play) - Varsity Girls • Rugby - Varsity Girls’ 7s • Soccer - Boys • Softball - Varsity Girls • Tennis - Boys • Tennis - Girls • Volleyball - Boys • WINTER SPORTS • Badminton - Boys • Badminton - Girls • Basketball - Boys • Hockey - Varsity Boys • Hockey - Varsity Girls • Swimming - Boys • Swimming - Girls • Volleyball - Girls • SPRING SPORTS • Badminton • Baseball - Varsity Boys • Dragonboat • Golf (Match Play) - Boys • Golf (Match Play) - Girls • Mountain Biking - Boys • Mountain Biking - Girls • Rugby - Midget, Boys • Rugby - Varsity Girls • Soccer - Girls • Track and Field - Midget, Boys • Track and Field - Midget, Girls GROUPS • ABZ Café • Arts Society • Athletic Association • Bands – Junior, Senior, and Stage • Best Buddies • Bodybuilding Club • Breakfast Club • Choirs - Concert, Jazz, and Vocal Ensemble • Crochet Club – “Milk Bag Mats for Haiti” • Dance Clubs • Dance Team • Debating Club • DECA (Business Club) • Gamerz Club • Gay Straight Alliance • Green Ridge Environmental Club • Hospitality Team • Improv • Impact Christian Fellowship • Library Volunteers • Me to We • Moulin Ridge Café • Muslim Interscholastic Tournament • Outdoors Club • Peer Tutor Program • Pine Craft Creations • Prom Committee • Puma Productions Film Club • Sewing Club • Ski and Snowboard Club • Students Together Against Racism • Student Activity Council • White Pine Book Club

23. Athletics • Leadership + Accountability = Success • Student Athlete Contract and Parent/Guardian Permission Form • $30 Student Activity Fee and uniform deposits may be required • Daily attendance for all classes and for all practices is a must to play games • Game dismissal times must be followed

24. 3. Expectations • Information and Expectations portions of this presentation are in lieu of a “Grade Assembly”, which each of the other grades in the school will receive later in the week.

25. Behaviour • Standards of behaviour in school are different than elsewhere! • Follow the Code of Conduct and other expectations in the Agenda. • Follow all instructions from all staff members without argument. • Report others’ misbehaviour to the nearest staff member immediately. ADMINISTRATION

26. Dress Code • Clothing that creates a distraction from learning is inappropriate. Students will be asked to cover up or may be sent home to change. + Scents = Allergies!

27. Good Neighbour Policy • Our local community is shared by many different groups of people (e.g., Beverley Morgan Park) • Pick-up after yourself, be courteous to others around you, and share the spaces appropriately.

28. Attendance 1. Go to class! • Statistical studies of students in Durham high schools have proven that, for every class you miss, your final mark potential drops by an average of 1%! 2. Go to class on time! • It is a disruption to the class if you come in late. Progressive discipline measures will apply for repeated lateness.

29. Signing in and out • If you arrive late at school for any reason, you must sign-in at the main office. • If you need to leave school early for any reason, you must sign-out at the main office. • For appointments, sign-out when you leave and sign-in when you return.

30. Being Successful • Talk with your teacher(s). • Inquire in the Guidance Office. • Get a (peer) tutor. • Ensure appropriate resources are available to you: • Academic Resource • English Language Learners • etc.

31. Electronic and Other Items • Cell phones, iPhones, Blackberries, and the like must be turned off and out of sight inside the school (except at lunch in the cafeterias) • MP3 players, iPods, and the like must be off and out of sight inside the school • Skateboards (and other wheeled devices) are not allowed on school property

32. Valuables • The school does NOT recommend bringing valuables to school. • The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. • If you have valuables at school, NEVER leave them unattended – even for a minute! • If your personal electronic devices are stolen, it is your responsibility to report to the police and provide serial numbers – sometimes they are retrieved

33. Smoking At any time or day: • Anyone smoking anywhere on school property is subject to a $305 fine or court summons (no matter who “witnesses” it!) • Giving, sharing, or selling a cigarette to someone under 19 is subject to a $305 fine or court summons.

34. Food and Drink • Clean up the cafeterias as you leave - even if the mess isn’t yours. • No food or drink in classrooms or hallways. • At lunch, students are to be on the first floor only (unless with a teacher in Guidance, Library, etc.)

35. Lockers • Lockers are assigned to students, but remain property of the school. • Secure the locker assigned to you as you are responsible for what’s in it. • Do not share your combination with anyone other than your teacher. • All lockers MUST be registered with the office.

36. 4. Schedule • 9:20 Homeroom for Students • 9:20 Parents’ and Guardians’ Workshop   • 9:55 Timetable Rotation • 11:10 Lunch* • 11:55 Area Rotation   • 1:10 Wrap-up and Group Photo  • 1:30 Dismissal *parents and guardians are welcome to stay for lunch, but we understand if you need to return to other activities

37. Parents and Guardians remain here in the Cafetorium. Students proceed to your homeroom class as listed in the Front Foyer and East Cafeteria.

38. Parents’ and Guardians’ Workshop

39. We are a school community that works together Great achievements are not born from a single vision but from the combination of many distinctive view points. Diversity challenges assumptions, opens minds, and unlocks potential to solve any problems we may face.

40. At Pine Ridge, we… • Encourage students to get involved • Develop leadership skills • Embrace diversity and learn from each other • Equip students the tools to thrive in the 21st century • Provide the best teaching possible to allow opportunity for student success for all

41. We graduate students to…. • Be solid global citizens • Post high school ambitions and skills for the workplace, college and university • Develop a solid work ethic • Be good communicators with others

42. How do we get there?

43. How do we get there? • Engaging lessons • Variety of assessments • Extra help available • Including parents and guardians as partners in working with the students

44. Parents’ and Guardians’ Role • “Parents and guardians play an important role in the education of their children and have a responsibility to support the efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. (excerpt from the Ontario Schools Code of Conduct, printed in full in the Agenda given to each student and posted on our website)

45. Role (continued) “Parents fulfill this responsibility when they: • show an active interest in their child’s school work and progress; • communicate regularly with the school; • help their child be neat, appropriately dressed and prepared for school; • ensure that their child attends school regularly and on time;

46. Role (continued) • promptly report to the school their child’s absence or late arrival; • become familiar with the Code of Conduct and school rules; • encourage and assist their child in following the rules of behaviour; • assist school staff in dealing with discipline issues; and • demonstrate respect for all students, staff, and parents.”

47. School Community Council (SCC) • We encourage parents to get involved! • Role of the SCC: provide input in areas that affect school life at Pine Ridge • Informative presentations provide information and support for your child’s high school success • SCC meets: last Monday of most months at 7:00 pm beginning with Monday September 29th

48. Attendance • Call the office if your son or daughter is missing class due to an illness or an appointment. • Send a note with your son or daughter if he or she must leave class early for an appointment. (We can not interrupt classes in progress by paging in to get a student out of class.)

49. Expectations • The agenda clearly lays out the dress code, attendance procedures, and behaviour expectations. • Review these expectations carefully with your son or daughter so that he or she understands them and can ensure a safe learning environment for all.

50. Homework • “10 minutes per grade per night” • Not necessarily every night • Varies by subject and course level • Clarifying expectations well before the due date • Providing support without doing the work for them