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BURNABY MOUNTAIN SECONDARY

Presentation for Incoming Grade 8 Students and Families 2017/2018 School Year

WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK THE COAST SALISH NATIONS OF MUSQUEAM, TSLEIL-WAUTUTH AND SQUAMISH ON WHOSE TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES WE TEACH, LEARN AND LIVE.

Aboriginal Education in Burnaby Schools

• What Will You Find Out At Tonight’s Presentation?
• A bit about our school
• Who is here to support our students and their families
• The Grade 8 Experience for the “Class of 2022”
• The Grade 8 Program for the “Class of 2022”
• The Course Selection Process
• What to do if you are not currently enrolled in one of our

Catchment Schools and you would like to register at Mountain

• r apply from Cross-District or Out of District?
• Honours Program Application Process

MOUNTAIN’S MOTTO

RESPONSIBILITY EXCELLENCE RESPECT

BURNABY MOUNTAIN DEMOGRAPHICS

 Current student population: ~1485  2017/2018 early projection: ~1485  ~175 International Students  Building capacity: ~1500  School opened in 2000  ~ 120 Staff  ~ 80 Teachers

INTRODUCTIONS

• Ms. L. Kristmanson
• Mr. D. Greve
• Mr. J. Morton

Principal Vice-Principal (A-K) Vice-Principal (L-Z)

BURNABY MOUNTAIN SUPPORTS

 Counselling Team  Safe Schools Specialist  Youth Engagement Support Worker  School Liaison Officer  Aboriginal Success Teacher  Aboriginal Youth and Family Support  Settlement Support Worker  International Support Worker  International Liaison Teachers

INTRODUCTIONS

• Ms. T. Arron
• Ms. J. Ellis
• Mr. S. Thomson Mr. F. Strand

(A-F) (G - La) (Le-Ra) (Re-Z)

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM - STUDENT SUPPORTS

 Your subject Teacher  Peer Tutors – available in class and after school  Math tutoring – 3rd floor Tuesday after school  PEAK Program – Mr. McLean room 209 Mon. – Thurs. 3:00 – 4:00  Aboriginal homework club

The Burnaby Mountain Grade 8 Experience Our Mission Statement

• To prepare and support an inclusive, caring community of learner for the challenges of a

changing tomorrow

• Our purpose is to develop lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves,
• thers and the environment
• Our focus is to educate students so they can participate actively as contributing citizens

in a changing world

• Our commitment is to provide a safe, supportive learning environment where individual

potential is nourished and learners are challenged to reach for excellence

Grade 8 Study skills evening

Grade 8 Program – “Class of 2022” All Grade 8 Students take the following courses: English Social Studies Mathematics Science Physical & Health Education French Applied Skills – Home Economics, Business Education, Technology Education Fine Arts Elective – Students choose between Visual Art, Drama, Music or Dance

Students who require additional Learning Assistance such as a Course Support Block or academic support will be identified through meetings with the Elementary Schools and placed in classes that meet their specific learning needs.

Cross District and Out of District Application Forms If you don’t live in the catchment area for Burnaby Mountain but would like your child to attend here you need to fill out a Cross District or Out of District Application form The forms are available on our website, the School District website or you can pick up a copy here tonight. The form must be completed and submitted to the school office by Tuesday, February 28th. If your application is approved you will be notified by the end of March.

When Does All of This Happen?

The Course Selection Process is starting now

• Course Selection forms will be distributed to Elementary Schools within the next

week

• The forms will be brought home, completed and signed by a parent/guardian.
• On the forms, students will indicate which Fine Arts Elective they would like to

select

• i.e. Music(Band, Choir, Orchestra), Visual Art, Drama or Dance
• Students wanting to apply for our Grade 8 Honours Programs will complete the

application form and return it to their classroom teacher Our Articulation Process Over the next few months our counsellors and administrators will be meeting with

• ur Elementary School colleagues to discuss the specific strengths and learning

needs of our incoming students. We look forward to learning all about you and planning for your success in High School School visits for each of our Elementary Family of Schools will be planned during February.

Honours Program Information in Room 310

increased enrichment due to faster pace competitive application process

English Math Science Socials

Entrance Exam Dates for Honours 8

Dates of Entrance Exams Held at Burnaby Mountain Secondary School* English 8 Monday, April 3 3:30 – 4:30 Multi-purpose Room Science 8/Math 8/Math 8-9 Tuesday, April 4 3:30 – 4:30 Multi-purpose Room Alternate exam date for excused absences or illness Tuesday, April 11 3:30 – 4:30 Multi-purpose Room

• Application forms are available online or during course selection
• Please arrive 15 minutes early

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