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BURNABY MOUNTAIN SECONDARY Presentation for Incoming Grade 8 Students and Families 2020/2021 School Year WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK THE COAST SALISH NATIONS OF MUSQUEAM, TSLEIL-WAUTUTH AND SQUAMISH ON WHOSE TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES WE TEACH,
Presentation for Incoming Grade 8 Students and Families 2020/2021 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?
Catchment Schools and you would like to register at Mountain
Current student population: ~1450 2020/2021 early projection: ~1450 ~180 International Students Building capacity: ~1500 School opened in 2000 ~ 120 Staff ~ 80 Teachers
Principal Vice-Principal (A-K) Vice-Principal (L-Z)
Counselling Team-4 Different counsellors divided by Alpha Safe Schools Specialist-Sean Mccarron School Liaison Officer-Constable Reddit Aboriginal Success Teacher-Ms. Midlin Aboriginal Youth and Family Support-Ms. Norman Settlement Support Worker International Support Worker-Ms. Perreira International Liaison Teachers
Your subject Teacher Peer Tutors – available in class and after school PEAK Program – Mr. Hoile room 206 Mon. – Thurs. 3:00 – 4:00
Including Math and Science Peer Tutors
The Burnaby Mountain Grade 8 Experience Our Mission Statement
changing tomorrow
in a changing world
potential is nourished and learners are challenged to reach for excellence
Its about more than your classes…..
Make Some New Friends
Grade 8 Program – “Class of 2025” All Grade 8 Students take the following courses: English Social Studies Mathematics Science Physical & Health Education French or Mandarin(Mandarin Immersion Students) Applied Skills – Home Economics, Business Education, Technology Education Fine Arts Elective – Students choose between Visual Art, Drama, Band, Choir or Dance
Students who require additional Learning Assistance such as a Learning Centre Block (TLC)
Elementary Schools to support their transition to High School Information Session at 7:00 in Room 207 – The Learning Centre
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 Thursday, February 27th. 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
few weeks
select
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
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.
Dates of Entrance Assessment Held at Burnaby Mountain Secondary School* Science 8/Math8/Math 8-9 Wednesday, April 10 3:30 – 4:30 Multi-purpose Room Alternate exam date for excused absences or illness Monday, April 15 3:30 – 4:30 Multi-purpose Room
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