1. Welcome to SAS-Jackson Campus
Parent Information Night & School Tour

2. Salmon Arm Secondary SAS – Jackson Campus SAS – Sullivan Campus
Grade 9’s & 10’s
Grade 11’s & 12’s
Salmon Arm Secondary
A Culture that Cares!

3. SAS-Jackson Campus “A Culture that Cares!”
Your child will be supported by a team of:
compassionate,
hard working, and
mindful educators.

4. A Comparison Middle School High School CORE teacher(s)
Explorations teacher(s)
50 minute classes
Linear classes
Academic teachers
Elective teachers
80 minute classes
Semester-based classes
(few Linear classes)
Responsibility…
Accountability…
Expectations…
Transitioning from
Adult Monitored…
to Student Managed
A Comparison

5. Sample Student Schedule: Semester #1 – Sept - Jan
Semester #2 - Feb-June

6. Grade 9 Classes: English 9 Social Studies 9/ Sciences Humaines 9
Science 9/ Sciences Naturelles 9
Math 9
PE 9
Elective Choice / Francais Langue 9
Fine Art 9 (Choice of Electives)
Applied Skills 9 (Choice of Electives)
Career/Life Education 9 (one/two days a month separate sched)

7. A full menu of courses to choose from…
Elective Courses
English track students choose 3 electives plus 2 alternates.
French Immersion students choose 2 electives plus 2 alternates.
Plus…courses outside the timetable

8. French
Computer Explorations
Spanish
Japanese
Art
Foods
Concert Band
Digital Photography
Choir
Technology and Design
Drama
Theatre
Metal Work
Production (PM)
Power Mechanics
Yearbook (PM)
Robotics
Jazz Band (AM)
Woodwork
Leadership (Lunch)
Textiles

9. Career/Life Education
Career/Life Education Days
Career Seminars
MyBluePrint
Personal Career Exploration
Health Seminars
Job Shadow/
Work Experience

10. Programs at Jackson that require application
1. InspireEd – 2 Blocks/Year Long (Math/Science – Inquiry Projects) 2. ECO – (Education Collaboration Outdoors) 2 Blocks-One Semester Only (Science/Physical Education)

13. What happens after Gr 9?

15. Grad Program and Assessment:
The new numeracy exam
The new literacy exam

16. SD 83 Career Programs:
Work Experience (100 hrs)
Part- time job? Fill out an application with Mr. Seed to
start counting your work hours for credits
Youth WORK in the Trades
Students that work with a qualified tradesperson can sign up for high school credits as an apprentice
Youth TRAIN in Trades
Programs with Trade Training Certification and high school credits
Eg: Auto Service Tech/Auto Collision Tech/Hairstylist/Professional Cook
See Mr. Seed in the Career Centre for more details about career program options !

17. All the extras at Jackson!

18. What to do at lunch?
Board Games

19. Get Involved: Diversity Club - Lunch Art Club - PM Book Club - Library
Board Game Club - Lunch
Intramural Games - Lunch
Sports Teams –AM/PM
Jazz Band – AM
Yearbook - PM
Theatre Production - PM
Leadership – Lunch/PM
Travel Opportunities: Quebec Exchange /New York Fine Arts Tour/Japanese Exchange Trip/
Me to We Trip

20. Sports Teams

21. Student Support Services
Counselling
Learning Resource Centre
Indigenous Support Workers
Certified Education Assistants

22. Indigenous Education Support & Counselling E-Spirit
School-Parent-Band Liaison
Academic Tutoring
Cultural Opportunities
Field Trips

23. The world is changing…
Technology/innovation are reshaping society – and the future
It is essential for students to learn a healthy balance in using technology
Cellphones will not be allowed in classes unless at the teacher’s discretion.
Today we live in a state of constant change, in a technology-rich world, where communication and information is instant.
The way we interact with each other personally, socially, and at work has changed forever.
Knowledge is growing at exponential rates in many domains, creating new information and possibilities.
This is the world our students are entering.
Experts suggest that to prepare students for the future, the curriculum must be learner-centred and flexible and maintain a focus on literacy and numeracy, while supporting deeper learning through concept-based and competency-driven approaches.

24. Course Selection Form English Track (White) French Immersion Track (Yellow) Forms must be returned to the Middle Schools on or before April 23rd

25. Coming up:
Course Selections will be completed online through Student Connect – Students will be supported with this process at the Middle School
Tour of Jackson Campus for all gr 8 students – June 26th

26. Stay Connected: School Website Parent Connect Meet the Teacher Night
Call

27. www.jlj.sd83.bc.ca Check out our website
Great Information… Updated Regularly… Stay in the Know!

28. You probably have some questions…