welcome to st. theresa’s catholic high school
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Grade 8 Parent Information NightDecember 1st, 2015
Welcome toSt. Theresa’s Catholic High School
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Principal’s WelcomeAdministration Team
PrincipalBern Tate
Vice- PrincipalsJenny LeducScot Gorecki
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Our Story
St. Theresa’s has a long standing reputation in Simcoe County.
It was founded in 1958 by the Grey Sisters.
Over the years, our school has grown and changed in order to offer the best education for our students.
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Opening Prayer
ChaplaincyCatholic Student Life
Celebrating Mass & Retreats
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Celebrating Our Faith
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Grade 9 Retreat
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Your Child’s Transition to High School
December• St. Theresa’s visits Catholic feeder schools• Registration packages distributed
FebruaryGrade 8 Orientation Day – Wednesday 3rd, 2016
• Follow up Classroom Visits – feeder schools• Need Help with Options – Drop In Option Form
Night Thursday February 25th 3:30 – 6:00 pm• Registration Forms are to be submitted to Student
Services by February 26th, 2016
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Transition Timeline Continued
April & May Transition Meetings at Feeder Schools
June 1st 2016 (rain date June 2nd) Thunder Activity Day at Camp Marygrove
August 2016 Grade Nine Welcome Day
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Diploma Requirements
30 Credits: 18 Compulsory, 12 Elective 40 Hours of Community Involvement Activities Literacy Component (Grade 10 Literacy Test/Grade 12 Literacy Course)
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Courses in Grade 9English Academic/Applied/Locally Developed
Math Academic/Applied/Locally Developed
Science Academic/Applied/Locally Developed
Geography Academic/Applied
French Academic/Applied
Religion Open
Phys. Ed. Open
Elective Open (Efforts will be made to give students will get first choice)
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greater emphasis on theory an emphasis on independent learning. i.e.
homework & assignment completion outside of the classroom
prepare students for university and college level course in grades 11 & 12
Types of Courses
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focus on the essential conceptsemphasize practical applicationsprepare students for college and workplace courses in grades 11 & 12
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locally developed courses in Math, Science, and English in grades 9 & 10
prepare students for workplace level courses in grades 11 & 12
chosen in consultation with grade 8 teacher, parents, and the St. Theresa’s Transition Team
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Sample Timetable
HRE1O (Religion) CGC1P (applied Geography)
ENG1P (English) MFM1P (applied Math)
SNC1P (applied Science) FSF1P (applied French)
PPL1O (Physical Education) AVI1O (Visual Arts)
Semester 1 Semester 2
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Religious Education Grade 9 Be With Me
Grade 10 Christ and Culture
Grade 11 World Religions
Grade 12 Church and Culture or Philosophy Course
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Social Justice
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French Options
A student who takes 4 years of French will receive a certificate upon completion of their OSSD.
Students coming from an immersion program or French language school will have the option to take an enriched French course in grade 9
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I CAN – Math ProgramImproving Confidence
and Achievement in Numeracy
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· Students will participate in 75 minute training sessions, 5 times over 2 weeks Elite level coaching from certified instructors Jersey, off-ice wear (shorts and shirt) are included in the cost Insurance provided through Hockey CanadaTransportation between St. Theresa’s and NSSRC Registration as a Hockey Canada Skills Academy participant State-of-the-art training aids
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On Ice Training
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Special EducationIndividual Attention
Individual Education Plan
Course Selection
Ongoing meetings with students
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Special Needs Program
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Guidance Program Guidance program is organized into three areas of learning: student learning, interpersonal development and career development
Instruction and support will occur in a variety of settings: individual, group and classroom
All students will be assigned a guidance counsellor to assist and support them throughout high school
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Student Success Student Success Team assists with a student’s
transition to high school Student Support Centre Individual Timetabling – build on their strengths in
first semester Consider substitution for compulsory credit where the
challenge of obtaining credit appears unattainable (can make up to 3 substitutions)
Learning Strategies Course (GLE10) in consultation with parents, grade 8 teacher and our transition team.
Credit Recovery Program
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Peer Mentor Program
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Camp Marygrove Day
June 1, 2016
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Camp Marygrove Activities
Making new friends and lasting memories!
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House Activities at Camp Marygrove
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House Riots
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Specialized Programs
Specialized courses for students in numerous areas of the curriculum
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Cosmetology and Hospitality
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Transportation, Manufacturing & Construction Technology
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ARTSMusical Theatre
Arts Nights
Dance Performance Nights
Under Exposed – Photography Gallery Show
Visual Arts Gallery
Vocal Performance Group
Instrumental Band
Music Revue
CD Compilations
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CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
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ATHLETICS
CurlingBadmintonHockeyTrack & FieldRowingRugbyBall HockeyFootballNordic Skiing
BasketballVolleyballSoccerGolfTennisCross-Country RunningSwimmingBaseballLacrosse
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Thunder Athletics
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Thunder Athletics
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FOOTBALL
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CLUBSSome of our clubs include:
Outers Club
StuCo
Relay for Life Committee
Outreach Club
“What’s Happening St. T’s” see our book for a complete list of activities!
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Outers Club
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Fall Fishing DerbyMidland Santa Claus Parade
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StuCo
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Grade 9 Lip Syncs
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More Reasons to Choose St. Theresa’s
Numerous Elective Courses
Enthusiastic and Dedicated Staff
Transportation, Hospitality, Cosmetology
Construction Technology and Welding
Newly Renovated Library
Larger Cafeteria & Healthy Menu
All Weather Track
Continuous upgrade to facility, programming and student life
Community School
Grade 9 Special Events
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School Spirit
STORM
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Follow us on Twitter….@sttheresamid
and LIKE us on Facebook
and join Remind…we will send you updates and messages!
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Parent Sign Up Please fill out the survey on the Chrome Books
in the foyer before you leave this evening If your child goes to a non-feeder school (French
Separate, French Public, English Public) please be sure to take home a Registration Package.
Students at Catholic English Elementary Schools and Christian Island Elementary School will receive packages from their teachers
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Thank you for you attendance this evening.
General Questions
Specific Questions about programs or your son/daughter can be answered following the
general questions by the guidance staff.
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Dismissal by House Colours
Surnames: A, G, M, N, R, U, V
Surnames: C, F, I, O, S, W
Surnames: D, E, K, L, T, X, Z Surnames: B, H, J, P, Q, Y
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St. Theresa’s Catholic High School