LAPTOP PROGRAM GORDON GRAYDON MEMORIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

LAPTOP PROGRAM

Program Description A challenging program dedicated to developing skills, knowledge, and global-awareness for personal and professional success through Life and Career Development Learning and Innovation Information and Media Technology

International Aspect Diverse Environment International Excursions Social & Economic Connections Culture World History Language Economy Global Impact Global Awareness

Business Aspect Student Ventures Grade Conferences IBT Portfolio Marketing Finance Accounting International Business

Technological Aspect School wide Wireless Internet Computer Programming Web Design Laptop Program Smartphones Video-Conferencing iPads Multimedia Programming Mac Lab

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Laptop Program Rationale  Integrating technology in to all academic areas  Internet Access for all Students  Variety of technological resources online  Online Interactive Communication/Curriculum Delivery  Electronic collaborative learning  “World at our Fingertips” at all times through wireless access

Grade 9 IBT Courses Standard 7  English  Business  Physical Education  Math  Geography  French  Science 1 Elective  Drama  Music  Media Arts

Grade 9: Laptop Program courses  Science  Business  English  Geography

Grade 10 IBT Courses Standard 6  English  Business  Math  Careers & Civics  History  Science 2 Electives  2 nd Language  French, German, Spanish  Drama  Music  Media Arts

Grade 10: Laptop Program Courses  Science  Business  English  History

Science: Laptop Integration  Internet sources, interactive lessons, interactive scientific models  PowerPoint presentations with Smart Board  Electronic notes on class lessons  Electronic Dissections, Weather Maps, Optic Simulations

Business: Laptop Integration  Learn and apply the fundamentals of Microsoft Access, Publisher, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  Create webpages using HTML  Learn marketing & accounting essentials  Design a professional resume  Graphic design (Brochures, Posters, etc.)  Online testing

English: Laptop Integration  Interactive online learning (essay writing, short stories, & literary devices)  Use online resources to submit, discuss & edit work (  Create websites based on novel studies

Social Sciences: Laptop Integration  Create maps of different regions (ARC GIS)  Produce podcasts or audio files on national ecosystems  Use online discussion boards for group projects  Use online resources for picture analysis

Minimum Requirements (PC) Software Microsoft Office 2003 or higher Microsoft Windows 7 or higher Hardware 2 GB of RAM 500 GB HDD USB Ports Adequate battery life DVD Burner Accessories Carrying Case Wireless Mouse USB

Minimum Requirements (MAC) Software Microsoft Office 2004 (MAC) MAC OS X 10.2 Boot Camp Hardware 2 GB of RAM 500 GB HDD USB Ports Adequate battery life DVD Burner Accessories Carrying Case Wireless Mouse USB

Student Resources  Angel Angel  Turnitin Turnitin  MyClass MyClass All accessible from Gordon Graydon website

Technological Policy  Students need to decide whether their laptop is a tool or a toy  Students are liable for their laptops and school equipment “With Great [Internet] Power, Comes Great [Internet] Responsibility”

Graydon’s GDM Program  Graphic Design  Marketing and Advertising  Video Production  Web Development  Design and Business Management

GGAM Busing: Eligibility & Registration  Private bus  Only available to Gordon Graydon and Allan A. Martin  Paying Students are Permitted  Only available within the city limits of Mississauga and North of 401  Online Application:  Open from March 18 th, 2013 – April 30 th, 2013  Posted dated cheques and signed agreement must be received by April 30 th 2013

GGAM Busing: Costs & Restrictions  Mississauga:  $1,420  Buses will not enter construction zones, housing sub division, roadways undergoing major repairs

GO Schedule Friday, April 26, 2013  4:00 – 4:30 pm  Registration and sign-in  4:30 – 5:00 pm  Parent Session  5:15 – 5:30 pm  Opening ceremony in the Amp  5:30 – 6:15 pm  Session 1 Workshop  6:15 – 7:05 pm  Dinner in the Cafeteria  7:10 – 8:20 pm  Keynote Speaker  8:20 – 9:20 pm  Workshop 2  9:20 – 10:30  Dance  10:30 – 11:00 pm  Change for bed  11:00 pm  lights out Saturday, April 27, 2013  7:30 am  Wake up  7:30 – 8:00 am  Get dressed/brush teeth, wash up and pack up  8:00 – 8:45 am  Breakfast  8:45 – 9:45 am  Workshop 3  9:45 – 10:15 am  Cheer Planning  10:15 – 11:10 am  Cheer Competition (gymnasium)  11:10 – 12:00 pm  Bridging the Gap/Warm Fuzzies  12:00 – 12:30 pm  Closing Ceremony  12:30 pm  Sign Out

Contact Information 1490 Ogden Avenue Mississauga, Ontario L5E 2H Telephone:

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LAPTOP PROGRAM GORDON GRAYDON MEMORIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL