InformationSession

January25th,2017

Welcome

Youmadeit750applicantsdidnot!

MissionWilliamsParkwaySr PSIBTwillbuildtheleadersandinnovatorsofthe21st Centurybyinspiringapassionforlearning,exploringandleading.

WhattheProgramisNot!• Traditionallearning(textbookandrotelearning)

• InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)thatisatWGDavis

• Doesnot guaranteeentryintosecondaryIBToranyPeelRegionalLearningChoiceProgram

WhattheProgramis!

21st CenturyLearning

Projectbased,cross-curricularcollaborativeinquirydrivenlearningthatisenabledandsupportedbytechnology.

21st CenturySkills

Usestechnologytoenablelearningandredefinelearningoutcomes

IBT

Providesstudentstheopportunitytodevelopessentialleadershipskills.

IBT

Providesstudentsexposuretouniqueopportunitiesthatwillhelpthemgrowaslearnersandleadersandexplorepassions.

IBT

KeyComponents

• Focusonthelearningprocess• Collaboration- withinclassgroupsandbetweenIBTclasses.

• InstrumentalMusic• BusinessandEntrepreneurialdevelopment• Casestudies• Designandbuild/makerspace• Coding

CorporateEngagement

• InclassiMac’sandIpads• iMacLab• LFDscreensinclassrooms• 3DPrinting(33DPrintersintheSchool)• GreenScreen• MakerSpace• BYOD/Google/Gmail• SmartBoards

ProgramTools

Project/CollaborativeWorkCentres

TheIBTClassroom

GreenScreen/VideoEditing

Cost

• Initialapplicationfee$40(onetime)• Laptoppurchase(infowillbesentafteracceptance)

PaidEachYear• Programfee$200• InstrumentRental$165– 180• Activityfee$40• Bussing$2000+

SchoolDay

• Startsat8:30am• Endsat2:30pm• Homeroom/DPAperiodfrom11:10to11:30• Lunchfrom11:30to12:30• 7- 40minperiods

DailySchedulePeriod TimePeriod1 8:30to9:10Period2 9:10to9:50Period3 9:50to10:30Period4 10:30to11:10Homeroom 11:10to11:30Lunch 11:30to12:30Period5 12:30to1:10Period6 1:10to1:50Period7 1:50to2:30

StudentExpectations

• Arrivepreparedtolearn(learningmaterials).• Arriveontime.• Communicatewithyourteacher.• Berespectfulinclass,duringtransitionandatlunch.

• Keepyourhandstoyourself.

LatePolicy• Unauthorizedlatearrivalhappenswhenastudentarriveslatefirstthinginthemorningorafterlunch

• After10unauthorizedlates consequencesareappliedusuallynotattendingadanceorevent

• After30unauthorizedlatearrivalsstudnets losetheopportunitytogoCanada’sWonderland

ProgressiveDiscipline• TosupportourdisciplinepolicywehaveaResponsibilityRoom

• ForstudentsinneedofbehaviouralsupportwehaveourContactProgram.Studentsarereferredtothisprogrampriortoarrivalorviaanin-schoolreviewcommittee

• WeuseaTiersystemtoapplyprogressivedisciplineandtrackbehaviour

• Focusisonprogressivedisciplineandrestorativepracticesthatemphasizerepairandmeaningfulconsequences

ProgressiveDisciplineTier1- Firstoffenceofaminorbehaviour- Aperiodortwointheresponsibilityroom- Teacherwillcallhome/reflectionsheetsignedandreturned

Tier2- Secondoffenceofsimilarbehaviourorabehaviourthatissignificant- 3-4periodsintheresponsibilityroomandlossofregularlunch- Teacherwillcallhome/reflectionsheetsignedandreturned

Tier3- Secondoffenceofsimilarbehaviourorabehaviourthatissignificant- 5-6periodsintheresponsibilityroomandlossofregularlunch- VPorPrincipalwillcallhome- reflectionsheetsignedandreturned- PossiblereferralviaISRCtothecontactprogram

ProgressiveDisciplineIn-schoolsuspensions- Shouldasignificantbehaviourtakeplaceorconsistent

negativebehaviour- VPorPrincipalwillcallhome/reflectionsheetcomplete

andsigned- referraltocontactprogramviaISRC

FormalSuspensions- BehaviourswhichareidentifiedinthePDSBCodeof

ConductorinviolationoftheSafeSchoolAct- Typicallyforviolentorcriminalbehaviour- Mandatorysuspensionsexist- Suspensions4daysorlongerarereferredtotheFreshStart

Program

Lunch• Students’have60mins forlunch• First20minstudentseatinthegymthengooutside

• WeofferPizzalunchonWednesdayandFridayandSubwayonTuesday

• Studentsrequirepermissiontogohomeforlunch- theformisfilledoutatthebeginningoftheyear

HallwaysandLockers

• Studentsmustsign-outandhaveahallpasswheninthehallsduringclasstime

• Studentsmaygototheirlockerfirstthinginthemorning,beforeandafterlunchandattheendoftheday

• Studentswillsharelockerswithapartner• Valuablesaretobestoredthereorleftathome

• Backpacksdonotgotoclass

FirstDay

• Studentswillcometothegym• Classlistswillbeonthewall• Teacherswillmeettheirstudentsinthegym• Assemblies• Lotsofformswillbesenthome

ActivityFee

• $40feewillbechargedtoeachfamily• Thiscoverskeyschoolevents

– Junglesport– Dance(AmbitiousMovement)– JeffSalemDrummingprogram– OneVoiceoneTeamwithOrlandoBowen– Guest/MotivationalSpeakers

• Adonationcanalsobemadeinlieuofchocolateormagazinesales

Program Enhancements

•Mathletics (onlinemathhomeworkandinstructionaltool)

• Drumming(5DayProgram)

•HipHopDance(5DayProgram)

• JungleSportindoorclimbing

• AussieX

InstrumentalMusic

• Mandatory

• AlternateMusicProgramishighquality

• Severalperformanceevents

ParentCouncil

• Meetonceamonthandisverywellattended

• SupportschoolactivitiesBBQ,fundraisng andour40th

Communication

• Synervoice• Letters• Website• GoogleClassroom• Instagram/Twitter• Remind1010

Website

GoogleClassroom

Instagram

@wp_panthers

Remind101

Trips and Camps

• LeadershipCamp(CedarRidge)

• SkiSchool(4TuesdaysinJanandFeb)

•CampKilcoo (5DayCamp)

•Daytrips

CampKilcoo

HouseSystem

• Conduitforpromotinghealthycompetitionandorganizationwithintheschool

• 4HouseTeam– Eagles– Hawks– Falcons– T-Birds

Extra-Curricular• Intramurals

• House/SpiritDays

• Sports

• Leadership

• SchoolPlay/Drama

• Band/Concerts

Teams

Clubs• Animation

• Robotics

• GirlsontheGo

• CompetitiveDrama

• Trivia

• MakerSpace

Laptop• -Screensize shouldbenobiggerthan15.6inchesduetothesizeofstudentlockers.-Alaptopbattery capableoflastingafull6hours.-Agoodqualitylaptopcase isessential,preferablywithapocketforthecharger.-Antivirus:PleasedonotbuyMcAfeeantivirusasitisincompatiblewithourwifi network.ForWindows10laptops,thebuiltinantivirusandfirewallisquitegoodandsufficient.TherearealsofreeoptionsforMaclaptops.

• -MSOffice:AllstudentswillreceivethelatestversionofMSOfficeatnocost.

SuggestSupplies

• Laptop&sleeve• 1largebinder• Linedpaper• 1packageofdividers• Pencilcrayons• Highlighters• Blueorblackpens• Pencils• Geometryset

• Gluestick• Eraser• Whiteouttape• Pencilcase• Calculator• USBmemorystick• Earphonesorearbuds• Dudleycombinationlock• Gymclothesinalabeledbag

(drawstring)

InstrumentSelection

• DueJune21st,2017

Bussing

• BustoSchoolwww.bustoschool.com provideprivatelyfundedbussingforstudents

• YouneedtoregisterASAPifyouhavenotalready

• Thereisacostassociatedwithit

CarDrop-Off

• Pleaseusethedrop-offlaneintheparkinglot

• Pleasebepatientandwatchyourspeed

• Frontofschoolreservedfor10regularbussesand7SpecEdbusses

FollowUs

• Subscribetothewebsitehttp://schools.peelschools.org/1424

• Instagram@williams_parkway_panthers• Twitter@wp_panthers• Remind101ParentInfo• GoogleClassroominfoinSept

Questions

Inquiries:wpibt@peelsb.com