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Welcome to Grade 7 at CWAA

Grade 7 Orientation Night Monday, May 15

• Mrs. Brown – Grade 7 Homeroom,

Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher

Mission: “Engaging students to follow God completely, serve unselfishly, and achieve academic excellence.”

Welcome to Grade 7 . . . Almost!

At CWAA, we understand that Grade 7 can be a scary and exciting year for both students and parents and that the transition between Grade 6 and Grade 7 can sometimes be

• challenging. I believe that

together as students, teachers, and family, we can help each child successfully transition into Junior High and to become successful students here at CWAA!

What you need to know about . . .

• Grade 7 Classes
• Morning Break & Lunch
• Before & After School
• Attendance & Homeroom
• Grading & Report Cards
• Homework
• Mid-Term & Final Exams
• Organization is KEY!
• Electronic Devices
• Uniforms & Casual Days
• Gym Uniform
• Non-Tuition Fees &

Extra-curricular Activities

• Tips for Grade 7 Student

& Parent Survival!

• Questions?

Handouts: Presentation Notes, 2017-2018 Calendar, Secondary Supply List, Uniform Order Sheet, Uniform Description Sheet, Course Registration, Cyclones Athletics Calendar, Example Class Schedule

Grade 7 Classes

• Core Classes: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies. Other

regular classes: Bible, Health & PE (Technology is integrated into all classes)

• Options: Choir, Band, Art, Health & Fitness, Outdoor Ed., Sports

Management/Leadership, Drama, Foods, Fashions, Journalism, Multi-Media (Mon/Wed, Tue/Thurs). Some fees apply (see Course Registration sheet).

• Chapel: Tuesdays 9:30-10:20 a.m. Parents are invited to attend!

Students wear formal uniform (see Uniform Description Sheet).

• Class Schedule: Students will be

provided with a class schedule at the start of the year. Schedules are Monday-Friday (see example schedule).

• The schedule will change after Mid-

Term exams in January.

Morning Break & Lunch

• Morning Break: 10:20-10:30 a.m. – chance to eat a small

healthy snack (not heated), change books for next 2 classes, and take care of any other “business.” Lunch:

• 12:10-12:30 p.m. –

students may choose to eat in 1 of 2 Jr. High classrooms (all have microwaves).

• 12:30-12:45 p.m. –

students may be in the gym, outside or hallways (supervised areas).

• 12:45-12:50 p.m. – get

materials for next class and be in class by the 12:50 bell.

Before & After School

Before School:

• Please do not drop off prior 7:00

a.m. (no Homework Room or supervision available)

• Use Main Entrance only between

7:00-8:00 am – Students must be in the main lobby area of the school (not in hallways, gym, by lockers or bathrooms).

• Students may be at their lockers,

hallway or lobby between 8:00- 8:25 am getting ready for their school day.

• At the 8:25 a.m. bell, students go

to homeroom classroom to be ready for 8:30 am worship. Students should have all items for the first 2 classes of their day with them in homeroom. After School:

• Exit school by 3:20 p.m. - wait

for ride outside school (pick up between 3:15 and 3:35 p.m.)

• Students who remain will be

asked to come inside and wait in the lobby, not in hallways, gym by lockers or bathrooms until picked up (by 5:15 pm).

• Jr. High students who are

involved in sports are to be in the gym or on the field as

• required. Younger siblings

who may be waiting are to be in Before or After School Care (additional fee required).

Attendance & Homeroom

• Teachers take homeroom and period-by-period attendance. If

students are tardy for homeroom or any class, they are required to get an entrance slip from the office.

• Students are required to report to their homeroom each morning

by 8:30 am for worship, prayer, announcements and attendance.

• If arriving later than homeroom, 8:40 am, students must still get

an entrance slip, go to their current scheduled class and give it to the teacher.

• If a student is going to be absent, a parent must contact the
• ffice to excuse their absence. Early notice is greatly appreciate

if an absence is planned (ie: appointments, travel).

• It is the student’s responsibility to check with teachers for missed
• schoolwork. Work (including tests & quizzes) that is missed due

to an unexcused absence will NOT be excused and will receive a mark of zero.

Grading & Report Cards

• Parents are strongly urged to

use PowerSchool to check student grades and missing assignments (updated daily). Training will be provided in September if needed.

• Each subject teacher is

responsible for grading and recording grades for their individual classes.

• Grade 7 students are graded
• n a quarterly basis. Progress

reports are available 4 times a year (November, January, April & June).

• Parents will be able to make

an appointment to see individual teachers after 1st, 2nd and 3rd term progress reports.

• Parents may make appointments

with teachers at ANY TIME in the school year to discuss their child’s progress and success.

• For all other subject related

questions or concerns, students and parents are asked to see the teacher who is responsible for that subject.

Homework

• Expect 60-100 minutes of

homework per day – depending

• n classroom study habits,

personal goals & work pace.

• Teachers often provide

homework time during class and students will find they have less homework if they are disciplined enough to use this class time wisely.

• Students work best in a proper

study area for scheduled homework each day. Try to create a place at home where students can work and study with everything handy that they might need to be successful.

Mid-Term and Final Exams

• Grade 7 Students are required to

write Mid-Term and Final Exams as part of their 4 core subjects: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science.

• Midterm Exams in January = 20%
• f total grade (cumulative from

September to January)

• Final Exams in June = 20% of

total grade (cumulative from January to June)

• Typically students will write one core exam each morning of

exam “week.” Students are then allowed to leave the school with written parental permission, or stay and attend schedule tutorial classes.

• Students and parents will be provided with an exam schedule

close to exam times. Regular classes will not be held during exams times, but additional study and tutorial classes are available.

Organization is KEY!

• Agendas: use daily to record homework, appointments,

announcements, communication between school-home.

• Backpacks: keep books in locker unless required for class. Only carry

books home that are needed for homework. Clean out on a regular basis!

• Course Outlines: provide information on curriculum, due dates, grade

break-down, course routines, expectations and required materials. Make sure you read each subject course outline provided by individual teachers!

• Binders: each class will have different organizational methods –

teachers will provide instruction. Must be keep neat and organized at all time.

• Textbooks & Materials: provided by the school are to be handed back

to the school at the end of the year. Handle carefully!

• Lockers: Not a trash bin! Clean out & organize regularly! Students

are NOT encouraged to share their locker combinations with other

• students. Parents, know your child's locker combinations! Homeroom

teachers and the office has a copy of locker numbers and combinations if needed.

Electronic Devices

• Electronic and digital devices– are

not not required in the classroom. CWAA requires that cell phones are kept in lockers, turned OFF. Students are not to use electronics during school hours of 8:30 am - 3:15 pm

• Student Laptops - may be used for

educational purposes only at the teacher’s discretion. Students must obtain a password for printer and network access.

• CWAA will not be responsible for

lost or stolen personal electronic

• devices. Misuse of personal

electronic equipment (non- academic purposes) will result in confiscation by the teacher.

Parents, please do not try to contact your child on their phone during the school day. If you need to reach your child, please call the school office and they will be asked to come to the phone or you may be asked to leave a message to call you at an appropriate time.

Uniforms & Casual Days

• Uniforms are to be worn every day unless it is announced –

Food Bank Fridays (last Friday of each month) or special field trip or school activity days.

• Formal Uniforms are to be worn every Tuesday.
• For casual days: Please dress modest & neat! No tight or torn

clothing, bare feet, hats, short skirts/shorts, shirts that show belly (spaghetti straps must be 2” wide), logos that model unchristian values.

• Students who do not wear the proper uniform will:

Ø be asked to leave class and “fix” the uniform problem Ø If uniform cannot be “fixed”, will be given a note from administration to enter class and an email will be sent home to inform parents of the problem. Ø If problem persists on other days, student may be asked to sit out of class for the day until the problem can be resolved

• n a permanent basis.

Uniforms are to be selected and paid for by families at Elegant Design (Bay 11 - 1420 40 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6L1 (403) 250-8747). The school is not responsible for selling or acquiring any uniform pieces.

Gym Uniform

The CWAA Gym uniform may be purchased at the school office during regular school hours.

• CWAA gym shirt and shorts must be worn for PE. Please keep

all gym clothing clean and laundered. We do not encourage students to share gym clothing with others, including siblings.

• Proper running shoes are also a must and should have non-

marking soles.

• Athletic/Team uniforms are not part of the school uniform or

gym uniform.

Non-Tuition Fees & Extra Curricular Activities

• Extracurricular Athletics: cost varies per team, sport and

activity ($25-$300) (See Cyclones Athletics Calendar)

• Option Fees: cost varies based on options (including

choir & band) selected (approximately $0-$500)

• School Uniforms: cost dependent on student selection
• Hot Lunch Program: (occasional) optional lunch program

(approximately $5-7 per lunch)

• Canoe Expedition Trip: Grade 7s attend the Alberta

Conference sponsored Canoe Expedition Trip in September each year. All costs (except food & personal supplies) are included in school fees.

Please see Parent & Student Handbook for more information

Tips for Grade 7 Student & Parent Survival!

• Regular bed-time! Shut off the cell phone, computer, TV, and games.

Teenagers require 8-10 hours of sleep per night. HUGE developmental stage that requires physical rest.

• Health snacks & lunches! Teenagers are experiencing tremendous

growth and development during these years. They require healthy snacks and lunches that are nutritious and promote energy and focus.

• Don’t over-schedule! Children who get

stressed out, experience anxiety & depression, may have increased absences from school and ultimately may see a decline in academic performance. Set realistic goals with your children - set healthy limits!

• Talk to your child about how they are

fitting in, how they feel about school, their friendships, etc. Let them know you are “still” there for them even though they are in Jr. High School now! Remember some students require more monitoring and supervision during their teenage years.

Questions?