The document provides an agenda and information for a Grade 8 Parents' Night at Ridgemont High School. It outlines the various course and program options available to students in Grade 9, including academic, applied, and essential streams for core subjects like math, science, and English. It also highlights extracurricular activities like arts, athletics, clubs and the peer mentoring program. The document aims to help parents learn about pathways and course selections for their children as they transition to high school.

1. RIDGEMONT HIGH SCHOOL Grade 8 Parents’ Night 2012

2. AGENDA Welcome and Introductions Overview of Grade 9 Courses & Programs Former Graduates – Ilan & Urge School Tours (by group colour) Q & A and Refreshments

3. HIGHLIGHTS University, college or workplace pathways French Immersion English as a Second Language International Languages – Arabic, German, Somali, Spanish Outdoor Education (grade 11/12) An awesome Co-op Program Focus Programs

4. ARTS AT RIDGEMONT Music Junior band, Jazz band, Senior band Piano/Keyboarding, Instrumental music, Vocal Music Drama “ Cappies” Productions Dance Various courses and performances Art Visual Arts, Computer Art, Expressing Aboriginal Cultures Arts night

5. SHOPS: Automotive and Woodworking Automotive Major projects include: dismantling and rebuilding a car engine, minibikes, brakes, suspension, electric car club Woodworking Birdhouse building, coat rack, Adirondack chair, bookshelf Communications Website design, animation, graphic design, videography

6. ATHLETICS AT RIDGEMONT We offer a variety of interscholastic teams and individual sports. Our sports teams include over 15 sports in fall, winter and spring Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Hockey, Rugby, Track and Field, Cross Country Running, Baseball, etc… Intramurals Book of Records

7. Clubs… Student Council Ski & Snowboard Club Intramurals & Athletic Council Peer Helpers, Ambassadors, STARS Reach for the Top Club Multicultural Club Environmental Club Art Club Yearbook Knitting & Craft Club Electric Car/Tech Club Chess & Games Club Video and Gamers Club Leadership Camp Guitar Club The Ridgemont Theatre Company Help Lesotho Club Equity Team Math Club GSSA Weight Training Club Homework Clubs Grad Committee Book Clubs

8. Spartan STARS Mentorship program that links grade 9 students to senior students for the year Orientation program, academic and social follow-ups throughout the year

9. COURSE INFORMATION!

10. Grade 9 Courses Compulsory Credits 1. English 2. Science 3. Math 4. Physical Education 5. Geography 6. French

11. Elective credits 7. Art Drama Visual Art or Native Studies Art Music: Vocal or Instrumental and/or Concert band (before school) 8. Technology Food & Nutrition Business Technology Integrated Technology

12. Credit Designations: Grades 9 “ O ” for Open Courses “ L ” for Essential Skills Courses “ P ” for Applied Skills Courses “ D ” for Academic Skills Courses

13. MPM1D (Academic) Designed for students: With grade 8 marks above 75% Who are capable of applying skills to familiar and unfamiliar situations Who are able to complete tasks with limited assistance and have excellent organizational skills MFM1P (Applied) Designed for students: With Grade 8 mathematical marks between 50 and 75% Who would benefit from repetition when encountering new concepts and a practical approach Who are able to complete tasks with some assistance and have established organizational skills MAT 1L (Essentials) Designed for students: With mathematical skills below Grade 8 Who would benefit from small group instructions and material being delivered at a slower pace Who have difficulty completing tasks independently and organizing material MATHEMATICS

14. SNC 1D (Academic) Designed for students: With Grade 8 marks above 75% Who are capable of applying skills to familiar and unfamiliar situations Who are able to complete tasks with limited assistance and have excellent organizational skills SNC 1P (Applied) Designed for students: With Grade 8 science marks between 50 and 75% Who would benefit from repetition when encountering new concepts and a practical approach Who are able to complete tasks with some assistance and have established organizational skills SNC 1L (Essentials) Designed for students: With weak scientific skills or minimal interest in science Who would benefit from small group instruction and material being delivered at a slower pace Who have difficulty completing tasks independently and organizing material SCIENCE

15. ENG 1D (Academic) Designed for students: Respond well to rigorous and demanding program Demonstrate insightful responses Are capable of reading and writing independently Are capable of independent inquiry Respond to different written forms, poetry, drama and prose ENG 1P (Applied) Designed for students: Prefer practical hands-on assignments to those requiring abstract thought Need encouragement to read independently silently Like to identify with the reading material Tend to do the minimal and superficial response to written text or verbal instruction ENG 1L (Essentials) Designed for students: Who are involved in the IPRC process Respond well to simple, short literal assignments, with very clear steps Who have limited recall Find independent silent reading a challenge Need lots of organizational help ENGLISH

18. Where are RHS grads going? 39 accepted into university in Sept 2011 Wide variety of programs: Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science 20 accepted into college in Sept 2011 Wide array of programs: Dental Hygiene, Policing, Social Work

19. Former Ridgemont Graduates Ilan Urge

20. School Tours BLACK – Mr. Donato YELLOW – Mr. Novak BLUE – Mrs. Piovesan PURPLE – Mr. Nicholson ORANGE – Mr. Watkins PINK – Mr. Plewis

21. Thank you parents of future Spartans !!