J N BURNETT PROGRAM PLANNING MEETING AND OPEN

J. N. BURNETT PROGRAM PLANNING MEETING AND OPEN HOUSE FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS GOING INTO GRADE 8 Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 6: 15 p. m. Meet with Counsellors School Tours to follow

WELCOME !! n We are pleased that you have been able to take the time to join us this evening. n The primary purpose of our meeting is to provide you with important information about our program planning process and the choices that you will want to discuss with your child. n We would also like to give you a sense of what to expect of us at Burnett and the many opportunities available for your child.

COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT n Ms. Takada n Ms. Schneebeli n Mr. Reid A to H I to R S to Z

PROGRAM PLANNING TIMELINE n Feb. 4 6: 15 p. m. Meeting with Counsellors n Jan. 25 -28 Counsellors first visit to Elementary Schools for course selection n Feb. 9 -10 Counsellors second visit. Programs due. n Feb. 12 Deadline for submission of transfer application

2016 PROGRAM PLANNING TIMELINE n March 3 Humanities Incentive Screening – at Burnett (pen &pencil) 3: 30 p. m. n March 31 Math Incentive Screening – at Burnett (bring a pen, pencil and calculator) 3: 15 p. m. Mar. 1 -2 Breaker Classic Basketball Tournament Friday May 27 Grade 7 Orientation and tours (10: 00 a. m. 12: 30 p. m. ) Students will tour the school, take part in activities and have a hot dog lunch. n

Elementary Visits 2016 First Visit Blair Grauer Mc. Kay Spul’u’kwuks Thompson Second Visit Mon. Jan. 25 Tues. Jan. 26 Thurs. Jan. 28 Wed. Feb. 10 Tues. Feb. 9 Wed. Feb. 10

J. N. BURNETT SECONDARY SCHOOL 5011 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B. C. V 7 C 1 E 6 Phone: 604 -668 -6478 Fax: 604 -668 -6484 Catchment School__________________ Student No. ____ Present School: ________ Male Female Birthdate: Yr___Mo___Day___ Name____________________________________ Last First Middle Address__________________ Home Phone ________ Email: _______________________ Please visit our J. N. Burnett Counselling website at burnettcounselling. wordpress. com.

COURSE NUMBER REQUIRED COURSES Humanities 8 or Humanities 8 I COURSE NUMBER REQUIRED COURSES ELL 1 804 805 806 ELL 1 PHE 8 Ma 8 or 8 I Hec/Tech Ed 8 elective ELL 2 804 805 806 ELL 2 PHE 8 Ma 8 or 8 I Hec/Tech Ed 8 elective ELL 3 812 813 ELL 3 PHE 8 Ma 8 or 8 I Sc 8 French 8 Hec/Tech Ed 8 elective ELL 4 821 27 ELL 4 Hum 8 PHE 8 Ma 8 or 8 I Sc 8 French 8 Hec/Tech Ed 8 elective PHE 8 Math 8 or Math 8 I Science 8 or Science 8 I French 8 Home Ec. /Tech. Ed 8 ELECTIVE COURSES (choose one ) Art 8 Drama 8 Guitar 8 Choral Music 8 Band 8 Beginner’s Band 8 Beginner’ ALTERNATE ELECTIVE __________________

Projected ELL Level for September ELL Teacher Initial _______________ PARENTS – please read before signing: I have read the course planning booklet and understand the requirements of the Intermediate Program (grades 8 -9) as well as the individual course requirements. Parents who have questions/concerns with regard to the above are asked to contact the school for clarification. _________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

COURSE REQUIRED COURSES NUMBER Humanities 8 or Humanities 8 I PHE 8 Math 8 or Math 8 I Science 8 or Science 8 I French 8 Home Ec/Tech Ed 8

ELECTIVE COURSES (choose one ) Art 8 Drama 8 Guitar 8 Choral Music 8 Band 8 Beginner’s Band 8 ALTERNATE ELECTIVE Band 8

SPECIAL PROGRAMS OVERVIEW English Language Learner ( District Program ) Level 1 ELL 1 P. E. 8 Math 8 elective 3 blocks of ELL Hec/Tech 8 elective Elective choices: Art, Band, Guitar and Choral Music

Level 2 ELL 2 Math 8 P. E. 8 Hec/Tech 8 elective 3 blocks of ELL Elective choices: Art, Beg. Band, Guitar, Choral Music, Keyboarding 9 and French 8

Level 3 ELL 3 Science 8 Math 8 P. E. 8 French 8 2 blocks of ELL Hec/Tech 8 elective Elective choices: Art, Beg. Band, Guitar, Choral Music, and Drama

Level 4 ELL 4 Hum 8 Science 8 Math 8 P. E. 8 French 8 1 block of ELL Hec/Tech 8 elective Elective choices: Art, Beg. Band, Guitar, Choral Music, and Drama

INCENTIVE SCREENING TEST HUMANITIES 8 I Thursday March 3 (Humanities Wing) Bring Pen, and Pencil 3: 30 pm MATH 8 I Thursday March 31 (Math Wing) Bring Pen, Pencil, and calculator 3: 15 pm

STUDENT TIMETABLE n SEMESTER – school year divided into two five month segments n SEPTEMBER to JANUARY – enrol in four courses n FEBRUARY to JUNE – enrol in four more courses n Easier organization for students – same 4 courses every day n Humanities 8 is taken in both semesters

STUDENT TIMETABLE n Because students receive each course everyday, absences should be avoided if at all possible ( like holidays and booked appointments ) n If absent for 3 days and probably will not return that week, please call the school to get homework n “Buddy Up” with someone in each class, so that if you miss a class, you can contact your buddy to find out what you missed

SAMPLE GRADE 8 TIMETABLE FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER SEPT. to JAN FEB. to JUNE HUMANITIES 8 MATH 8 SCIENCE 8 FRENCH 8 P. E. 8 ELECTIVE HEC/TECH 8

J. N. BURNETT TIMETABLE EARLY CLASS: 7: 05 - 8: 15 WARNING BELL: 8: 20 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDnes. Day THURSDAY A 8: 25 - 9: 44 B 8: 25 - 9: 44 A 8: 25 - 9: 44 B 9: 49 - 11: 09 A 9: 49 - 11: 09 B 9: 49 - 11: 09 FRIDAY 1 FRIDAY 2 B 8: 25 - 9: 44 A 8: 25 - 9: 44 B 8: 25 - 9: 44 A 9: 49 - 11: 09 B 9: 49 - 11: 09 A 9: 49 - 11: 09 RECESS RECESS 11: 09 - 11: 19 11: 09 - 11: 19 C D C D 11: 24 - 12: 43 11: 24 - 12: 43 LUNCH 12: 43 - 1: 28 LUNCH 12: 43 - 1: 28 D 1: 33 - 2: 53 C 1: 33 - 2: 53

EVALUATION AND REPORTING n Students earn their grade: A B C+ 86 – 100 73 – 85 67 – 72 C 60 - 66 C- 50 - 59 I 0 – 49 n INTERIM REPORTS – Oct. and Dec. ( at risk ) - March and May ( at risk ) n REPORT CARDS – November, February, April and June

INVOLVEMENT n Get involved in teams, clubs, or student council n Be a volunteer, ex. scorekeeper at games n Listen to announcements or view the monitors around the school and go to the meetings—find out if you would like to join, if not try something new

SHIFT OF RESPONSIBILITY n Not like elementary where Grade 7 teachers closely monitor you. Books and lockers – personal property n Now you must take control of your learning: do HOMEWORK, go for extra help, study for a quiz or test, learn to manage your time, etc. n Organize all your work – pages are dated and in sequence. Share with your parents what you are learning and doing at school. n Grade 8 students should do about ONE HOUR of homework each night