Title: Classes 95
1Classes 9-5 9-6
- Late Immersion Program
- 2006-2007
29-59-6s Teachers
- Math, Science PDR (9-5)
- FLA, Soc. St. PDR (9-6)
- ELA
- Physical Ed.
- Family St.
- Visual Arts
- Tech. Ed.
- Band
- Mme Chambon-Dias
- Mlle ONeill/ M. Crabbe
- Mr Healy,
- Mr. Cooke
- Mrs. MacDonald
- Mrs. Williamson
- Mr. Little
- Mrs. Muise
3Important
- Ridgecliff Middle School
- 876-4381
- Mme Chambon-Dias (homeroom)
- Ext.127
- Mlle ONeill/ M Crabbe
- Ext. 137
- Homework Hotline 876-4381
4Aesthetic Expression
- Graduates will be expected to respond with
critical awareness to various forms of the arts
and be able to express themselves through the
arts.
- FLA study of French poetry and songs, and French
artists. - SS study of the contribution of the arts to
daily life and cultural identity. - PDR influence of aesthetic expression in
advertising, career presentation. - Math mini-projects presented as posters, study
of geometry in art work. - Science static displays, Powerpoint
presentations, respect of the harmony in
nature.
5Citizenship
- Graduates will be expected to assess social,
cultural, economic, and environmental
interdependence in a local and global context.
- Math relevance to Canadian facts and data.
- Science Global Issues (ex. cloning), solutions
to global problems (pollution). - FLA Debates on Canadian Issues, French Canadian
heritage. - SS understanding of Canadas political, social,
and economic systems. - PDR develop short and long-term life/career goals
6Communication
- Graduates will be expected to use the listening,
viewing, speaking, reading, and writing modes of
languages, as well as mathematical and scientific
concepts and symbols, to think, learn, and
communicate effectively.
- FLA regular and varied conversations, oral
comprehensions, readings assignments, writing
compositions - SS need to assess, process, evaluate, and share
information. - PDR learning to express their own feelings and
ideas. - Math sharing of strategies among students, group
work, oral presentations - Science discussions, group activities, debates,
presentations
7Personal Development
- Graduates will be expected to continue to learn
and to pursue an active, healthy lifestyle.
- Math Portfolio reflections on personal growth
and learning style, sharing of opinions. - Science reflections on issues, opinion paper,
influence of science on our daily life. - FLA practice posing relevant questions during
conversations, reflect critically on issues. - SS development of interpersonal skills through
group work. - PDR looking at career opportunities, influence
of drugs, dealing with peer pressure, sexual
responsibility.
8Problem Solving
- Graduates will be expected to use the strategies
and processes needed to solve a wide variety of
problems, including those requiring language,
mathematical, and scientific concepts.
- FLA study of the language related to problem
solving, reading for detail. - SS Problem Solving process to make economic
decisions. - PDR interpret different points of view and
distinguish fact from opinion. - Math word problems, group activities, sharing of
methods. - Science predicting, observing, and explaining
in lab, critical thinking.
9Technological Competence
- Graduates will be expected to use a variety of
technologies, demonstrate an understanding of
technological applications, and apply appropriate
technologies for solving problems.
- Math calculators, graphing on computers, Minds
on Math, Projects (Web Quests) - Science calculators, Research, study of role of
technology in science, microscopes. - FLA use appropriate tools for presentations,
writing process... - SS understand the impact of technology on our
society. - PDR locate and evaluate information on the
Internet.
10General Curriculum Outcomes in Mathematics.
- Students will.
- demonstrate number sense and apply number theory
concepts. - demonstrate operation sense and apply operation
principles and procedures in both numeric and
algebraic situations. - explore , recognize, represent, and apply
patterns and relationships . - demonstrate an understanding of and apply
concepts and skills associated with measurement. - Demonstrate spatial sense and apply geometric
concepts, properties and relationships. - solve problems involving the collection, display
and analysis of data. - Solve problems involving uncertainty.
11 Assessment includes class work, presentations,,
, tests, quizzes, mini-projects, and term
portfolio.
Mathematics
- Mathématiques 9
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- Number sense Real numbers and subsets, Square
roots, Laws of - exponents
- Algebra mental math, expressions, equations,
inequalities - Patterns interpretation of tables and graphs,
predictions - Measurement the cone an sphere
- Geometry unique and congruent triangles
- Data Scatter plot, statistics.
- Problem solving included in all above,
probability, diagrams.
12French Language Arts
Evaluation includes class work,participation,
tests, oral comprehensions, reading activities,
compositions, mini-projects, oral presentations,
and portfolio.
- Oral comprehensions
- Oral presentations and drama
- Written comprehensions (vocabulary building and
spelling) - Written expression (grammar, composition)
13 Evaluations include homework, class work,
speaking French in class, tests, quizzes, lab
reports, journal entries,oral presentations,
debates and projects.
Science
- Omnisciences 9
- The Power of Reproduction (biology)
- the cell, sexual and asexual reproduction
- 2. Atoms and Elements (chemistry)
- changes in the properties, atomic structures
- 3. Characteristics of Electricity(Physics)
- static electricity, parallel circuits, power
consumptions. - 4. Exploration of the Universe (space)
- formation of solar system, characteristics of
planets, theories on the origin and evolution of
the universe.
14Social Studies
Evaluation includes booklets, tests,
mini-projects and term project, oral
presentations, debates and portfolio.
- Atlantic Canada in the Global Community
- Is the product of the combined efforts of
- the four Atlantic Provinces.
- In the five units, students will explore
- The unique physical features of the region.
- The diverse cultural, ethnic and historical
backgrounds of the people. - The economic issues we all face.
- The role of technology in past, present, and
future. - The importance of effective global citizenship.
15Professional Development and Relationships
- Course to help students understand how their
body, mind, and feelings work together to make
them a healthy and happy person. Goals are set
every month. - My Body, My Self
Self-Management
Body Functions
and Growth
Disease Prevention and Safety - Lifestyle Choices
Nutrition and Fitness
Risk
Taking Influenced and Consequences
Life/Work Building (Job Fair) - Healthy Relationships
- Citizenship (attitude)
Evaluation includes class work, group work,
tests, journal, written projects, oral
presentation, job fair and portfolio.
16Communication Plan and Homework Policy
17Homework Policy
- Homework is an essential part of learning and is
therefore assigned on a daily basis. It is a time
for individual reflection and long term retention
of the concepts. - If a pattern of incompletion or unsatisfactory
effort is noticed, home will be contacted.
Students are expected to complete their work to
the best of their abilities. Should students
have difficulty completing their work, they are
responsible to address these concerns either
during class time, extra help sessions, and /or
pre-arranged times with their teacher. - Should parents/guardians have a question
regarding homework, please feel free to call.
18Assessment
- A variety of Assessment Tools will be used
throughout the year, such as assignments,
projects, and oral presentations. Quizzes and
tests will also be given on a regular basis.
Rubrics, percentages, both written and verbal
feedback will be used to communicate a students
progress. - In regards to oral presentations, students are
expected to be present on the day of the
presentation. Should it be impossible for a
student to come to school on that day, please
contact the teacher before the end of that day.
Should it be a group presentation, the student
is responsible for contacting other members in
the group prior to school. - In regards to all assignments and projects,
students are expected to meet all requirements of
the assignment by the due date. Deadline
concerns must be addressed with the teacher prior
to the assigned due date. An appropriate note
may be required. - Once a new final deadline is set with the
teacher, further delay could result in the
assignment not being evaluated.
19Assessment
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- Grade 9 Report Cards will use Percentages
- 90 - 100 - The student demonstrates excellent
or outstanding performance in relation to the
expected learning outcomes for this course. - 80 - 89 - The student demonstrates very good
performances in relation to the expected learning
outcomes for this course. - 70 - 79 - The student demonstrates good
performance in relation to the expected learning
outcomes for this course. - 60 - 69 - The student demonstrates satisfactory
performance in relation to the expected learning
outcomes for this course. - 50 - 59 - The student demonstrates minimally
acceptable performance in relation to the
expected learning outcomes for this course. - Below 50 - The student has not met minimum
requirements in relation to the expected learning
outcomes of the course.
20Questions?