Bur Oak Secondary School

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1 Bur Oak Secondary School Grade 8 Open House for Students and Families

2 Welcome! Principal: Mr. George Voumvakis

3 A Look at BOSS: Achievements

4 Strong Literacy Skills: OSSLT Results March In March, 94% of FTE students who wrote the OSSLT at BOSS met or exceeded the provincial standard

5 Strong Numeracy Skills: Math 9 EQAO Percentage of all students at or above the Provincial Standard (Levels 3 and 4),

6 Strong Numeracy Skills: Canadian Mathematics Contests Canadian champions for the 2015 FERMAT contest! November 2015 mathematics contest rankings: 5th in province. Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest (CIMC) Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC)

7 Other Programs Pre and Advanced Placement Math Grades 11 and 12 OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship students develop trade experience and networks and government grants for equipment Dual Credit students earn a high school AND college credit (grade 11 and 12 students)

8 Grades 11 and Business 2. Energy 3. Health and Wellness 4. Non-Profit 5. Arts and Culture

9 Specialty Facilities Tours Available Hospitality Kitchens Cosmetology Studio Family Studies Labs Transportation Garage Construction Workshop Health Care Lab Visual Arts Studio Music Rooms Drama Set and Stage Gymnasium Apple Lab Weight Room

10 Skills Canada 2015: District Gold and Silver Awards Technology Video Production Architecture Visual Arts Animation Graphic Design Photography Family Studies Fashion Design

11 Athletics: Championships! Over 26 teams competing in YRAA 300 students competing on teams Track and Field Swimming (6 x 1st place) Badminton (2nd place) Boys Cricket (2nd place) Jr. and Sr. Boys Volleyball Champions See our past history in the gym and display cases.

12 Drama Accomplishments Sears Provincials senior show Swan Song received multiple awards Ensemble Stage Manager and Designer Mira Award for Direction Productions: Community Drama class Frankencrayon in collaboration with Motus-O-Dance theatre 2014 If Hearts Could Bloom One of two shows in Ontario invited to the Toronto Summerworks Festival

13 Music Accomplishments Kiwanis Music Festival of Greater Toronto 5 first place, 3 platinum ratings, 3 gold ratings 2 invitations to the Ontario Music Festival Association Provincial Finals York Region Music Alive 6 platinum ratings, 1 gold rating 7 invitations to the National Finals of MusicFest Canada Ontario Music Festival Association Provincial Finals Grade 9/10 Concert Choir - Honourable Mention Grade 10 Symphonic Band - Second Place

14 Art Accomplishments York Region PlaYR Video Festival Two films won for Animation and Experimental Film Vinyl mural and Bulldog laser cut installations to beautify school Multi-layered wood cut in library won 2nd place at Markham Fair Spanish Adventure with Art and History departments Bur Oak Photography Club Collaboration between YRDSB and the York Region Police 8th annual year end show, at the Community Safety Village 2nd Place at 2016 Markham Fair 1st Place at 2015 Markham Fair

15 Unique Opportunities Unstuffed Conference Silver Eco-certified school Student-run Spookfest for community children Grade 10 Career Day

16 Student Life B.O.S.S. Students are Involved!

17 Athletics at B.O.S.S. Fall Winter Boys Basketball Girls Volleyball Co-ed Badminton Boys golf Co-ed Tennis Co-ed Cross Country Boys Soccer Boys Volleyball Girls Basketball Cricket Co-ed Swimming Boys Rugby 7s Spring Track and Field Baseball Girls Soccer Boys Rugby Co-ed Ultimate Frisbee Mountain Biking

18 Unique Trips and Activities Geography Niagara Falls and Escarpment Geography and French - St. Lawrence Market International Trips 2010 Italy and Spain - Art Dept New York - Art & Drama 2014 Washington - Art & History 2016 Spain - Art & History France and England (Vimy Ridge) Hospitality Royal York and George Brown tour Law class Ontario Court of Justice History Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

19 Student Leadership Eight Councils Lead our School Athletic Council Business Council Community Council Equity Council Global Action International Student Association Music Council Student Events Council

20 Unique Clubs and Events Badminton Club ZERO Footprint Breakfast Club DECA (Business Club) Art Club Photography Club Dance Club Health Out Loud Announcement Team White Pine Readers Computer and Robotics Club Board Game Club Cheerleading Club Yo-Yo Club Ink d (School Newspaper) BOSS Christian Fellowship Media Club Ski and Snowboarding Club Magic Club Math Club Ping Pong Club Fitness Club (Weight Room) Improv Team Slam Poetry Creative Writing Book Camp Science Club

21 Meet Our School Presidents in the Main Hall

22 Graduating from High School

23 Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program 12 Optional Credits Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test 40 hours of Community Involvement 18 Compulsory Credits O.S.S.D

24 OSSLT (Literacy Test) Administered in March of the grade 10 year Accommodations, deferrals, and exemptions may be appropriate for some students ELL and special education students BOSS provides proactive supports: After-school preparation course practice test opportunities online resources Grade 10 History course is part of our integrated literacy program skills for the test are developed in this course all teachers are literacy teachers

25 Community Involvement Encourages development of civic responsibility, community values, and reinforces importance of volunteerism 40 hours during high school not-for-profit activities Special in-school presentation in September for all grade 9 students Grade 8 students who wish to start in the summer need pre-approval from the guidance office

26 49er s Club at BOSS Recognition for students who complete their 40 hours by the end of grade 9 year a certificate a special celebration recognition in our awards ceremony Bur Oak celebrated ers for the school year!

27 Next Year: Grade 9 Highlights

28 Daily Schedule School day consists of five 75 minute periods School Year: Semester One: September to January (4 classes) Semester Two: February to June (4 classes) Period Time 1 8:15 9:35 2 9:40 10: :00 12:15 (Lunch for all grade 9s) 12:20 1:35 5 1:40 2:55

29 COMPULSORY COURSES students new to French, (6 courses) For or with less than 600 hours of instruction English Math Science French Geography Physical Education Locally Developed Locally Developed Applied Open Applied Open (Male) Applied Applied Academic Applied Academic Open (Female) Academic Academic Academic It is common for students to choose a combination of academic and applied courses--teachers are available to explain the differences

30 What course types should we select? Parents and students should speak with: grade 8 teachers and/or SERT and/or ESL teacher guidance counselors student success and other support teachers Try the mix and match ; think about next year

31 Key messages Do an honest assessment to match ability with interests and aptitudes; decisions made in grade 8 are NOT final pathways Taking applied in grade 9 does not mean you must take applied in grade 10 Discuss with teachers tonight in the foyer and designated classrooms

32 Fab Four Groups of Electives (Visit these teachers tonight!) Technological Studies Broad-Based Technology Cosmetology Business Studies The Arts Intro. to Business Tech Drama Intro. to Business Music Grade 9 students take two elective courses Visual Arts Social Sciences Exploring Family Studies

33 Why are electives important for students? Explore interests and abilities Meet peers with similar interests Develop skills for future employment critical thinking problem solving teamwork resiliency life skills Explore pathway options

34 Next Steps

35 Coming to a School Near You!

36 Coming to a School Near You! Guidance will visit in January and bring 1. Registration packages 2. Online course selection instructions 3. Grade nine course descriptions Materials included in the registration package are displayed on the bulletin board across the guidance office.

37 The New Unnamed Secondary School Opening September 2017 English Track and French Immersion Secondary School

38 Registration Registration will proceed as usual complete registration package provided at elementary school Online course selection will be completed Paper and electronic files will transfer to the new school as necessary

39 Information Night January 31, :00 p.m. Bur Oak S.S. Cafetorium

40 Not From one of our Partner Elementary Schools? Moving into the Area? Registration packages can be picked up from the guidance office starting next week Will need proof of residence within school boundaries September 2017: We are open to transfers Visit the guidance office for details

41 Helping our Students Achieve

42 Administration Student Success Teacher Classroom Teachers Literacy Teacher Student Success Team Personalized Alternative Education Guidance Student Support Services Cooperative Education

43 Student Success Team Working together to support: Student achievement Elementary to secondary school transition Success in secondary school Transition to post-secondary pathways Team Members: Student Success teacher(s), Guidance counselors, Special Education teacher, Literacy and Numeracy teacher, ESL teacher(s), Administration

44 Special Education Supports Students receive support according to the needs outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) Supports: Learning Strategies courses at each grade level Specialized co-op available in grades 11 and 12 Dedicated guidance counselor Special Education presentation in library. Q&A in the cafeteria.

45 ESL Program and Supports Help students develop proficiency in English Students are assessed at their elementary school for their English proficiency level Core courses Level A, B, C, D Dedicated guidance counsellor See the ESL booth in the main hall following this assembly

46 School Council Mr. Eric Ball

47 What s Happening Now? Guided tours of school and facilities available hop on/hop off tour guides will start from cafeteria (hop on!) can stop and listen/ask questions at any room (hop off!) hop on the next tour to continue around the school Self discovery tours--see handout

48 Other Conversations Front Atrium Meet variety of subject teachers Learn about Bur Oak specialty programs and extracurricular opportunities Introduce yourself to Settlement worker Cafeteria Learn about student services at Bur Oak Special education program ESL program and supports Guidance supports

49 Have Questions? Business... Main Hall Computer Science Main Hall Drama and Dance.... Main Hall French... Main Hall English and ESL..... Main Hall Geography.... Main Hall Mathematics and 2037 Music Physical Education... Gym Science Department Social Sciences/Family Studies Special Education.... Library Technology , 1029, and 1027 Visual Arts

50 More Information at :

51 Thank you for coming. Enjoy the rest of your evening.