SEAQUAM
SECONDARY
Course Planning for Grade 7’s
to 8’s
2015-2016
(note: this presentation will be posted on
Seaquam.ca – For parents – Parent Connect)
Info. For Parents . . .
 Grade
8 Parent night – April 9 6:30 p.m.
Seaquam
 Grade 8 counsellors 2015/2016:
 Rob Rickey ([email protected]);
 Monique Costin ([email protected]);
 Don Kidd ([email protected])
 Where to access Parent Connect: your
elementary school website
 www.seaquam.ca
HOW MANY COURSES DO I
NEED IN GRADE 8?
(in highschool, a ‘subject’ is
now called a ‘course’)
YOU HAVE 8 CLASSES TOTAL
6 (out of 8) Needed Courses for Next
Year
 English
 Social
(language arts) 8
Studies 8
 Science
8
 Math 8 or Math 8 Challenge or Math 8 Core
 (Essentials is usually recommended by your gr. 7 teacher))
 Physical
Education 8 CO-ED
 A Second Language French 8 or Japanese
9  If you have been recommended for a support
block it will usually replace the second language
A note about 2nd
languages:
 Want
to try something new? You can start
with Japanese 9 in grade 8! . . . You then
take Japanese 10, 11 (and sometimes 12)
Or
 French 8 . . . You then take French 9, 10,
11 (and sometimes 12)
Keep your options open! Some UNIVERSITIES
require a language at the grade 11 level
(SFU, UBC) but colleges do not
But what about the ‘OTHER
stuff’ – the ‘fun’ stuff!
Courses that are not required
and at this level, are not
‘academic’ are called
‘electives’
You get 2 elective blocks
(out of your 8 blocks)
Electives cont. . . .
Electives are offered as either a
subject area that runs ALL year
course (band or choir) in the same
‘block’
or
‘EXPLORATIONS’- 3 different areas
that rotate through the year within
the same elective ‘block’ (ie
graphics, wood, computers)
Electives . . .
What might my 2 elective blocks look like?
one of the blocks and
the other block
Band
+
Explorations
or
Choir
+
Explorations
or
Explorations
+
another Explorations
Or
Sports Academy
+
Explorations
Specialty Courses

ESL Support:
 English Language Development (SP260B) Levels 1 & 2
 ELL Literature Study (SP 260I) Levels 2 & 3
 ELL Composition (SP260W) must be level 3
 ELL Skills (English Language Learner) – academic
support/study skills

Learning Assistance Support
 Strategies for learning 8 (LD) (SP210)
 Strategies for learning 8 (LAC) (SP211)
 STUDENTS NEED TO BE RECOMMENDED FOR THESE COURSES –
when we visit your teacher later in the spring they will let us
know if you need these courses and we will adjust your
schedule accordingly after discussing it with your
parent/guardian
OTHER ACADEMY OPTIONS
 Soccer
 Drama
 Dance
 Film
 Baseball
(boys)
 Hockey (south delta secondary)
 Lacrosse (delta secondary)
 Cadets (seaquam – new!)
Specialty Courses within the
needed Courses
 PE



8 Girls (Softball Academy) (PE220s)
If interested you need to apply through
Seaquam Secondary by the end of May
(sooner the better!)
Two blocks are used within your timetable
(ONE block replaces PE, and this the other
replaces ONE of your elective choices)
More info and application forms can be
found at
www.deltasd.bc/program/academies
What are Explorations?

Group 1
Expl 8A - Music,
Woodwork
Film and Video
Expl 8B – Textiles,
Graphics, Woodwork
Expl 8C – Foods,
Graphics, Textiles
 Group
2
Expl 8D – Drama, Info
Tech, Engineering
Expl 8E – Business, Art,
Engineering
Expl 8F – Art, Info Tech,
Metal
Exploration’s area: applied skills
Woodwork 8:

Woodwork will help you explore, plan, use tools, and
build interesting projects; you can make a wooden pen
plaque, key rack, or even create a puzzle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUAJh3Ki6Ok&context=C347db
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Metalwork 8:

Learn how to use hand tools, power tools, and
machines to drill, cut, weld, file, and bend metal into
works of art. You can create a sheet metal tool box, a
custom piece of pewter jewellery, and a metal
sculpture of your own design. Students who are
motivated may also have time to create a unique
piece of chainmaille jewellery.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjLtTj9MPMc&context=C347db22ADOEgsTo
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Exploration’s area: applied skills
Graphics 8:
Learn the basics of communicating through images and
type. Graphics teaches you how to design and produce
business cards, and even make your own mouse pad, tote
bag or t-shirt.

Computers(Info Tech) 8:
Welcome to the world of Web 2.0. In ICT 8 students will
explore several web based applications and experiment
with iPad applications. Students will create digital stories
with Social Media, Blogs, Digital Timelines as well as
explore their creative sides with iPad photography and
video. Students will learn the skills that they will need
to be good digital citizens and the boundaries of sharing
online.

Exploration’s Area: applied
skills
 ENGINEERING
 This
8
course will introduce students to the
engineering 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.
Exploration’s Area: applied skills
Home Economics 8: Textiles

This course is an introduction to the creativity
and skills of sewing. Students learn to use sewing
machines and sergers as they make
personalized projects.
Home Economics 8: Foods



An introduction to exploring foods and nutrition.
Students will learn the skills needed to prepare
snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p23RtZfpg4g&context=C347db2
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGo3av3odYY&context=C347d
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Exploration’s area: fine arts
Drama 8:


This introduction aims to develop in
students: self confidence, teamwork skills,
basic presentation skills and creative
thinking skills. Assignments involve working in
small groups on short-term projects to be
presented for the class only. Students
usually create their own scenes based upon
guidelines set by the teacher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI8nvh
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Exploration’s area: fine arts
Visual Art 8:


This course provides students with the basic
foundation for understanding how art has
shaped (and continues to shape) our world.
While there is some focus on skill building,
the Art 8 program’s main purpose is to
provide students with a space to develop
their creativity as they explore new
materials and techniques.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxT3wJ146zY&cont
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Exploration’s area: fine arts
Film and Video:

Film and Video 8 explores the basic skills necessary
to tell 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
narrative
Non-Exploration Electives: fine
arts
 MUSIC


8  options for full year courses:
Concert Band – runs ALL year
 This course is for students in grades 8. 9 and 10 who have
already taken a beginning band course. Prerequisite:
One year of elementary band (min)
Concert Choir – runs ALL year
 This course is for all students interested in choral singing.
No musical experience is necessary. Students will learn
choral singing technique – vocal production, lyric diction,
basic music theory and sigh singing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zfVVA_Qywk&context=C34
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So, an average timetable
could look like….
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
English 8
Science 8
Socials 8
Math 8
French 8
PE 8
Band 8 (non-Exploration course)
Explorations : Graphics, wood, ICT, Textiles
What is an
alternate?
 While
we try to offer you what you ask for,
sometimes it is not possible (usually in
elective areas)
 If you don’t get your first choice, we need
to know what else you might want to
take. By picking an alternate, the
computer knows what else to try and fit in
your timetable! (electives only)
 Yes – there is always a possibility an
alternate will be in your timetable so pick
WISELY! If you pick it, you will required to
stay in it.
How to pick your courses?
*Online*Online*Online*

You need to pick your courses online through our
system known as Student /Parent Connect on a
program called CIMS

The System opens April 9th and stays open until
April 14th

Go to https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/ or your
school website which should have a link.

If you do not have a password you need to
contact the elementary school office to get one.
Resources
 Your
Teacher
 Rob Rickey ([email protected]);
 Monique Costin([email protected]);
 Don Kidd ([email protected])
 Seaquam Website – This presentation will be
posted on the website under for parents parent connect - course planning

The Course Selection Booklet is under for
students – course catalogue
What is a course
catalogue?
 This
is an online resource available at
Seaquam.ca - you can find it under ‘For
Parents‘ then ‘Course Planning’
 The
course selection guide will tell a little
bit about each course so that you can
make careful choices
What else happens at
Seaquam
besides schoolwork?
Grade 8 Strong Start @
Seaquam!



Your first 2 weeks at Seaquam will involve more than traditional
classes in order to integrate you into the Seaquam student
community. You will participate in workshops such as:
 Safeteen
 Organization + Study Skills
 Online safety
 Research methods
 Teambuilding
You will have access to grade 11 + 12 peer mentors throughout
the year
There will be a variety of fun activities planned to help you get
to know each other!
Something for Everyone . . .
ATHLETICS . . .
Visit seaquamathletics.com
 Football
 Rugby
 Swimming
 Volleyball
 Basketball
 Badminton
 Soccer
 Track
and Field
 Field hockey
 Ultimate
 Lacrosse
 Water
Polo
 Tennis
 Curling
 Softball
 Cross
Country
Running
 Golf
 Intramural sports at
lunch (i.e. floor
hockey)
Be a Hawks’ Fan . . .
Be a Seahawk . . .
Seaquam MUSIC
Seaquam Theatre –
Seahawks like to TRAVEL!!
 Cambodia
(2012)
 Vegas
 Costa
 Spain
Rica (2015)
 Peru
(2013)
 Hawaii
 Arizona
 Japan (2014)
School Dances . . .
Student Council . . .
 Plans
dances
 Plans ‘buddy day’
 Special fundraisers
 Fun days – pajama
day – tacky tourist
day – Halloween
costume days etc.
 Valentines –
carnation day
 Spirit
Days
 YES! Grade 8’s can
get involved!!
Clubs . . . To name a few !
 Kendo
GET INVOLVED!!
 Photo
 Badminton
 Chess
 Environmental
Want a club but it
doesn’t exist???
 Ski
 Humanitarian
 Rock
and Roll
START ONE!!
BLACKCOMB RIDE TRIBE –
We Want YOU!!
Become a Ski Club Member!! Sign up in
NOVEMBER – 4 Saturday trips per year Dec – Feb (bus, supervision, rental,
instruction, FUN - all included!)
 First Come First Serve – Don’t miss the
NOV. Sign Up Meeting!!

Reminders . . .
WHERE do I go to
sign up for my
classes?
Parent Connect :
Your elementary
school website will
have a link!
WHEN do I sign up?
April 9 - 14
HOW do I remember
what to take?
This powerpoint will be
uploaded on the
Seaquam.ca website
under: For Parents – Parent
Connect – course planning
 Large
school so we
can offer varied
course options
 Competitive sports
program
 Challenging
acadmic program
options (IB
Program)
 Strong emphasis on
humanitarian and
environmental
issues
Language options
(French, Spanish,
Japanese) and
advanced language
courses (IB program)
 Well developed
music and theatre
programs
 Strong emphasis on
community
involvement
 Strong emphasis on
and work exp. And
career development

QUESTIONS?
UNDENIABLY
SEAquam
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Fine Arts
 Seaquam
theatre
 Seaquam art
 Seaquam graphics
 Seaquam band
Applied Skills
 Seaquam
woodwork
 Seaquam metal
 Seaquam culinary
 Seaquam textiles