1. Ms. Collins Sciences Humaines / Social Studies 7 et 8
Français de base 7
Français tardive 8
Religion 7 et 8

2. Important sites to visit
The SKJH homework page (which I update daily)
My website (major projects and notes are placed there: Microsoft docs and Powerpoint presentations)
Google classroom accounts (students will be working on these accounts from time- to-time as activities arise but this is only used for in-class work)

3. Routines in room 213 Handout folders if students miss classes
Emphasis on responsibility (which means constant enquiries)
Homework board – strong suggestion to purchase an agenda
Student work wall
Seating plans

4. Social Studies 7 Course Outline Overview and Description : The organizing concept for Social Studies 7 is Empowerment. Students will examine various aspects of empowerment - including personal, cultural, social, economic and national through an exploration of the Canadian nation from the early 1800s to the end of World War One. Reference will also be made to earlier periods as well as present day.

5. Units (Categories in Gradebook) (Category) Weightings
Unit 1: Introduction 5%
Unit 2: Economic Empowerment
16%
Unit 3: Political Empowerment
21%
Unit 4: Cultural Empowerment
Unit 5: Societal Empowerment
Unit 6: National Empowerment
Unit 7: Summative

6. Social Studies 8 Course Outline Overview and Description : The organizing concept for Social Studies 8 is Newfoundland and Labrador History. Students will explore this concept within the context of Newfoundland’s early settlers and occupations to modern day living. The program builds on the skills and concepts of previous years and explores the timeline of Newfoundland and Labrador’s history from its Aboriginal Peoples to the second half of the 20th century and present day. The course is developed around the Social Studies discipline of history, or the study of human activity in the past, with the aim of understanding the present, the way we behave and are governed, and developing informed and active citizens.

7. (Categories in Gradebook) Weightings
Units
(Categories in Gradebook)
Weightings
Unit 1: Introduction: History as a Lens to the Past
10%
Unit 2: Newfoundland and Labrador from the Turn of the 19th Century through to the Early 20th Century: History as a Story of People
33%
Unit 3: Newfoundland and Labrador from 1914 through 1949: History as a Story of Significant Events
31%
Unit 4: Newfoundland and Labrador through the 2nd Half of the 20th Century: History as a Story of Change
26%
Unit 5: History as a Story of the Past in the Present
Integrated

8. Français de base 7 Course Outline Overview and Description : The primary focus of the Core French program is communication. The three strands of curriculum outcomes are: 1)             Communication 2)             Culture 3)             General Language Education   The program provides the setting for authentic communication tasks, which centre on day-to-day experience in French class. The program also incorporates events affecting school life. The onus is on the teacher to utilize the French language in all aspects of organizing and teaching, thereby conveying a strong message to students about the real reasons for learning the language. .

9. Specific Curriculum Outcomes
Comprehension
Production
Communication
Oral
30%
Culture
Written
20%
General Language Education
Total:
50%

10. Français Tardive Overview and Description : Français is a second language development program. Intermediate Français enhances French language skills introduced in previous levels and offers students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the values and lifestyles of people comprising la francophonie. Referring to various types of oral and written texts on current issues, the program develops and consolidates students' literacy skills and provides insight into the cultural and linguistic reality of francophones in Canada.

11. Compréhension orale
Production orale
Compréhension écrite
Production écrite
25%

12. Religion 7 Course Outline Overview and Description : The Newfoundland and Labrador religious education curriculum is shaped by a vision of enabling and encouraging students to grow religiously, spiritually and morally into informed, caring and contributing members of society, who appreciate their own beliefs and values, and the beliefs and values of others, and who understand the contribution that Christianity and other religions make to human life.. .

13. (Theme/Organizer) Categories in Gradebook) Weightings
Spiritual Roots
(GCO 1/SCOs 4)
22%
Spiritual Expressions
(GCO 2/SCOs 4)
Exploring Sacred Texts
(GCO 3/SCOs 3)
17%
Personal Search and Commitment
(GCO 4/SCOs 3)
Creation and You
(GCO 6/SCOs 3)
Religion - Contemporary Focus
(GC0 8/SCOs 1) 5%

14. Religion 8 Course Outline Overview and Description : The Newfoundland and Labrador religious education curriculum is shaped by a vision of enabling and encouraging students to grow religiously, spiritually and morally into informed, caring and contributing members of society, who appreciate their own beliefs and values, and the beliefs and values of others, and who understand the contribution that Christianity and other religions make to human life.. .

15. (Theme/Organizer) Categories in Gradebook) Weightings
Historical Development of Values
(GCO1/SCOs 2)
10%
Emotions, Values and Principles
(GCO 2/SCOs 3)
14%
Sacred Texts
(GCO 3/SCOs 4)
19%
Self-Discovery
(GCO 4/SCOs 5)
23%
Ethics and Morality
(GCO 5/SCOs 2)
Creation
(GCO 6/SCOs 4)
Religion and Science
(GCO 7/SCO 1) 5%

16. Required Materials: Being punctual and prepared for class is essential
Required Materials: Being punctual and prepared for class is essential. In addition, homework is expected to be completed when assigned in order for students to be adequately prepared for class activities. To be prepared for class, students should bring the following materials:  Textbook (provided)  Looseleaf paper & Binder (Folder for Religion will suffice) for class handouts AND Pens & Pencils equipped with erasers or whiteout.

17. Thank you
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