CyberArts 8 Mr. Arthur

Reporting Periods Interim report (November 14) Term 1 report (February 13) Term 2 report (June 25 – Graduation Day!)

Graduation Trip Grad Trip (Quebec City) – Feb 26- March 1st Info night for Grad Trip Oct. 18

Administration Email: chris.arthur@tdsb.on.ca or chrisrossarthur@gmail.com Class website: http://chrisrossarthur.com School Website (Calendar, Twitter Feed)

Write Your Email Address Name and email on paper provided Communication Updates

Mathematics 5 strands Varied source material 6 classes a cycle

Number Sense and Numeration Exponents (24) Negative integers Prime and composite numbers Fractions, decimals and percentages Ratios, rates and scale Square roots

Measurement Area, volume and capacity Measuring circles (circumference, radius, diameter and area) Cylinders (volume and surface area)

Geometry and Spatial Sense Classify Shapes Angle relationships Pythagorean theorem Transformations on a Cartesian Plane

Patterning and Algebra Represent the general term (rule) for a linear expression Translate word problems into algebraic expressions Solve and verify one-variable linear equations (ex. 30x -5 = 10)

Data Management and Probability Construct, read and compare various graphs Collect and present data Measures of central tendency Data trends and bias Theoretical Probability

Extra Math Assistance Sometimes at lunch Information for tutors Practice tests Make-up tests Extra math work

Language Long Term plan is thematic Drama is integrated and semestered 6 classes a cycle

Four Strands of Language Study Oral language Reading Writing Media

Language cont. Non-fiction (persuasive essay writing, informative writing, Advertising, News Articles) Fiction (novels, short stories, satire, graphic novels, poetry, etc.) Dystopian short stories and novel study Debates and Speeches

History Canada – (1850 – 1914) Confederation, colonizing western Canada and social, political and economic changes. Relate to present day events Social Justice focus Varied sources

Geography Human geography Economic geography Economic development issues Focus on sustainability Varied sources

Visual Arts Traditional and digital media Presentation and Art Analysis Semestered visual arts class Integrated with Language and Social Studies Two Inquiry Unit Projects (ISUs)

Grade 9 Open Houses High School Open Houses – November DMCI Cyber Open House – November 22 Students can continue in Grade 9 Cyber at DMCI if they choose

Grade 9 Cont. Guidance Counsellor - School and Course Selection (Fall) After 8 Presentation Oct. 18 http://www.tdsb.on.ca/HighSchool/Guidance/Choic es.aspx

8C Rotary Teachers Science (Pape) Music (Chen) Health and Physical Education (Song) French (Silva) Family Studies (Chevers) Ms. Pape Mr. Chen Mr. Song Mr. Silva