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SEAQUAM SECONDARY WELCOME & COURSE PLANNING FOR GRADE 7S 2020 - 2021 Welcome to High School! Typically in the Spring of Grade 7 you will visit Seaquam. In June, Parents and new students are invited to a BBQ at Seaquam On the
WELCOME & COURSE PLANNING FOR GRADE 7’S 2020 - 2021
Seaquam.
at Seaquam
all new grade 8s.
help you adjust to your new school!
sometimes 12)
OR
Japanese 9 in grade 8! . . . then take Japanese 10, 11 (and sometimes 12)
a language at the grade 11 level but others don’t
(‘B’ or lower)
(‘A’ or Gr 7 teacher recommendation – limited space)
provincial graduation program are called ‘electives’.
total 8 blocks)
runs ALL year (Band or Choir) in the same ‘block’ Or
called ‘EXPLORATIONS’- 3 different areas that rotate through the year within the same elective ‘block’ (ex. T1 - Graphics, T2 - Wood, T3 - Computers)
Possible Group 1
Expl 8A – Graphics, Info Tech, Theatre Expl 8B – Graphics, Info Tech, Film Expl 8C –Bus Ed, Art, Film and Video
Possible Group 2
Expl 8D – Wood, Metal, Textiles Expl 8E – Wood, Food Music Expl 8F – Engineering, Textiles, Music
Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
Wood 8:
explore, plan, use tools, and build interesting projects; you can make a wooden pen plaque, key rack or even create a puzzle.
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Metalwork 8:
drill, cut, weld, file, and bend metal into works of art. As an introductory courses to metalwork, the valuable life skills you will learn will be an asset for anyone who is interested in exploring the world of technology and trades as a future career..
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Graphics teaches you how to design and produce business cards, and even make your own mouse pad, tote bag or t-shirt.
computer programming. Students will develop pre-code planning skills and learn to use the interactive Scratch programming language. Example of Scratch projects will include several animations, as well as a maze, pong, racing and other interactive games.
Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
process through interesting design challenges. Students will enjoy building and racing steam boats from recycled materials as well as looking at aerodynamics and flight with our tumble wing glider project.
to the world of business and business studies. Core skills and attitudes in each of the essential building blocks in the business world are presented. The course focus will center on running a student business.
Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
as they make personalized projects such as a decorated denim pencil case, boxers and or PJ’s. Students wanting a challenge can do an additional project making things such as T-shirts, pillows, or even a purse! Textiles
fundamental course teaches kitchen safety, measurement, and fundamental cooking principles. Students cook and sample basic recipes including : muffins, pizza, chocolate river bars, and chicken fried rice.
Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
Fine Arts Education
produce, and express ourselves on stage and in every day life. Students play theatre games, create scenes and tell stories in many different ways. Students will explore dramatic forms such as mime, tableau, improvisation and scripted scenes and will work together with partners, in small groups and as a whole class. Drama 8
their creativity while exploring new materials and techniques. They will complete a variety of 2-D and 3-D projects ranging from drawing and painting to cartooning and junk sculpture. Art Studio 8
Arts Education
stories through moving visual images. Students will begin by learning the basics of camera/tripod operation and computer editing. The final project will involve students working in groups to storyboard, film, and edit a short
Fine Arts Education
music is about at Seaquam. Students will develop melodic and performance skills by playing a wind instrument (provided by the school), rhythm skills in a percussion ensemble, and listening skills focusing on the music they listen to.
Fine Arts Education
Concert Band 8 – runs ALL year
students will increase their individual musicianship by improving skills on their instrument, music reading, and
through out the school year. Prerequisite: One year of elementary band (min)
Choir 8– runs ALL year
this group. Through performing a variety of music in a large ensemble, students will increase their individual musicianship by improving as a singer, basic music reading, and theory. The group performs at Seaquam and other venues
throughout the school year. Concert Choir
Fine Arts Education
What might my 2 elective blocks look like?
Band + Explorations (set of 3)
Choir + Explorations (set of 3)
Explorations (set of 3) + another Explorations (set of 3)
Sports Academy + Explorations (set of 3)
Arts Academy + Same Arts Academy (runs over 2 blocks)
Learning Assistance Support
French)
ESL Support
District alternatives to in-school electives
fees, please see the Delta School District website.
academy application/registration must be completed along in addtion to selction as part of your gr 8 program on the My Ed program.
select PE
1. English 8 2. Science 8 3. Social Studies 8 4. Math 8 5. Core French 8 6. Physical Education 8 7. Band 8 (non-Exploration course) 8. Explorations: ie. Art, Engineering, Metal
in your first ‘picks’ for electives
is not possible (in Explorations only)
else you might want to take. By picking an alternate, the computer knows what else to try and fit in your timetable so that you get 8 courses.
timetable so pick WISELY! If you pick it, you will required to stay in it.
MyED BC system.
3pm on March 2nd
BC”
Planning.
also on the Seaquam website under Course Planning
Counsellors can be reached at follow emails (posted on website)
Visit seaquamathletics.com
(i.e. floor hockey)
day
involved!!
See our website for a complete listing
year - Jan – March (bus, supervision, rental, instruction, & FUN - all included!) Sign up in November & December.