St. Paul Catholic Secondary School How Students Successfully Transition into Our School

SPCSS is Unique Transitions look different for us as many grade 7 and 8 students are already at our school. As a result they are already a part of our: Faith based activities Social Justice activities School excursions Many activities give us opportunities to invite Sacred Heart Batawa to participate as well.

Grade 7/8’s Benefit Big gymnasium Music room Stage Learning Commons which includes ipads, apple tv, tv screens, chrome books Fully equipped Art Room Science Equipment Fully equipped computer labs

More Benefits Several opportunities to interact with students from our grade 9-12 wing. Opportunities to learn together. Several opportunities to interact with teachers from the grade 9-12 wing. Lots of familiarity with student body and staff from the grade 9-12 wing which often alleviates a lot of stress for those transitioning to grade 9 in a 9-12 secondary school.

Opportunities Student Council Grade 8 Day – January Grade 9 Day – September Peer Mentors Dances

Academic Benefits 7-12 Teacher Collaboration and Planning Enrichment Opportunities Talk Moves Literacy and Numeracy Transitions Course selections – Resource/Guidance

Grade 6 Transitions Invitations to participate in Falcon Activities Grade 6 Morning Grade 6 Parent Night Transition Meetings Maplewood Transfer

St. Paul is a Welcoming Community Thank you for your time – feel free to come and visit us!