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Welcome to Handsworth

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Susan Jecks sjecks@sd44.ca

• Ms. Renee Hislop A-L
• Mr. Cary Hungle M-Z

• Changes to expect

–More teachers –Increased work load –Different expectations –New activities

• Growing independence
• New experiences
• Peer pressure
• Making mistakes
• Problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Personal accountability

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Sept Dec Dec Mar Mar June

(report card)

(report card)

(final exams)

(report card)

Handsworth Timetable

Things you should know……

• 8.30 am start, 3.00pm dismissal
• Students will have 8 classes in total
• Each class meets 5 times over 2 weeks
• Classes will be 80 minutes in length
• Everyone has a common lunch hour
• Tutorial time will be before and after school or

at lunch time (set by individual teachers)

Timetable Features

• Humanities (English & Socials)
• Science
• Math
• PE
• French
• Life Skills
• Fine Arts, Band or Strings

• English
• Sciences Humaines
• Sciences Naturelles
• Math
• PE
• Français Langue
• Life Skills

Grade 8 Courses

• Beaux Arts,

Band, or Strings

Math 8 Math 9

Principles

Math 9N

Foundations of Math and Pre Calculus 10

Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10

Foundations 11

Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11

Math 8/9

Calculus12 or AP Calculus 12

PreCalculus11 Pre Calculus 12 Entry into most trades or direct to workplace

Foundations 12

Math 8 Math 8/9 Math 9N Math 9

Apprenticeship Foundations of Math & & Workplace Pre Calculus 10 Math 10

Computers Health /Career Woodworking Drafting Textiles

Fine Arts Band Strings

(only available for designated students or after consultation)

Learning Centre Block

• meets 5 times over 2 weeks
• is here for your child’s support
• is a part of the timetable
• requires dropping a course
• (usually the second language

class)

Eventually students will need…..

80 Credits to graduate, beginning in Grade 10 ( 4 credits per course)

(English Program)

Course

• Humanities 8
• Math 8
• Science 8
• PE 8
• French 8
• Life Skills 8

Electives:

(circle your choice) Fine Art

Band 8 Strings 8

(Immersion Program)

Course

• English 8
• Math 8
• Sc Naturelles 8
• Sc Humaines 8
• PE 8
• Français Langue 8
• Life Skills 8

Electives:

(circle your Choice)

Beaux Art 8 Band 8 Strings 8

• Students in grades 8 and 9 must complete and log

30 minutes of physical activity per day.

• Students in grades 10-12 must log 150 minutes per

week.

• DPA can take place during instructional and non-

instructional time. The Handsworth website has complete details.

For Grade 8/9

• Hockey Academy – at Windsor
• Peak Performance – at all schools
• IB Middle Years – at Carson
• Soccer Academy – at Windsor
• Volleyball Academy – at

Sutherland

• Dance Academy - at Windsor
• Basketball Academy – at

Seycove

• French Immersion

• Artists for Kids Studio – at Carson
• Distributed Learning – at Mountainside
• Digital Media Academy – at Argyle
• Apprenticeship Training – at all schools
• IB Diploma – at Carson
• Advanced Placement
• VCC Culinary Arts – at Carson

• Minimum of 15 hours per week, year round, of specific

training in their discipline

• Minimum of C+ average and satisfactory work habits based
• n previous year’s report card. A student may not have any

failing grades or Needs Improvement work habits. Special circumstances may be considered in consultation with the Principal

• Competition at (or on a pathway to) the regional, provincial
• r national level (based on Ministry requirements for

External Sport Athlete Credentials)

• Recommendation of Coach or person responsible for

training program indicating that the applicant is training a minimum of 15 hours per week under their supervision. The letter must also detail the specific training and activities undertaken by the applicant

• Application form and all necessary documents
• Approval of application by the Principal

Communication

Home School

• Teachers
• Grade Counsellors
• Youth Workers
• Peer Tutors

…courses are not passed?

– Summer School remedial

• Need a 40% final school grade
• Recommendation from teacher

– Repeat next year

• Future implications

• Reflect on this year and your child’s

progress

• Look ahead

– Know your child’s options for Gr 8 – Check out Gr 9 options

Rowing Golf Field Hockey Volleyball Football Swimming Basketball Tennis Skiing / Snowboarding Mountain Biking X Country Track and field

Concerts School trips CIBC Run For The Cure Christmas Food Hampers Many Clubs Contests Tech Crew Student Council Managing a team Scorekeeping

• Contact
• Teachers
• Counsellors
• Administration
• Reporting
• Interims
• Report cards
• Interviews
• School Calendar
• Website
• HPAC

www.sd44.ca/school/Handsworth

sjecks@sd44.ca