1. “We will do all that we can to educate and support our students in
Welcome to MBSS!
August 30, 2017
“We will do all that we can to educate and support our students in
realizing their unique and full potential, and in living purposeful lives.”
Instagram: mbssbears

2. Back to School!

3. 2017/18 Theme

4. What is this morning all about?
LINK Program:
Student Orientation
Find Homerooms
Tours
Get comfortable
Transition to High School
Meeting New People!

5. About Mount Boucherie 1300 Students District Support Staff
Community Connections
120 Staff
Extra-Curricular Activities
Positives:
Lots of opportunities, programs and services for students
Principal: Mrs. Steen

6. Parents Bear Necessities Bear Tracks Website Communication
PAC Meetings 5:45 PM
September 18th
October 16th
November 20th
December 18th
January 15th
February 19th
March 12th
April 16th
May 14th
June 18th
Bear Necessities is read out every day in each class to kids; little announcements etc…
Bear Tracks goes out each week with an update of events that are going on in the school. It will go to your address as linked through school system and school connects.

7. Key Contacts Last Names A – G Last Names H – N Last Names O – Z
Vice Principal – Mr. Thachyk
Counsellor – Mr. Harbour
Last Names H – N
Vice Principal – Mr. Kuhn
Counsellor – Ms. Corothers
Last Names O – Z
Vice Principal – Mrs. Malfair
Counsellor – Ms. Dobbin

8. Middle School vs. High School
More freedom = more responsibility!
Greater opportunities
Life after high school
Graduation Requirements
Students can fail. Open campus.

9. Example Schedule Day 1 Day 2 Math Science Break Lunch PE Spanish
Socials

10. Support Programs Counselling / Peer Counselling Aboriginal Education
International Education
Behavior Intervention
Learning Assistance
Resource Program
RCMP Liaison
Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Mental Health Clinician
Library
Career Programs
Homework Club / Peer Tutors

11. This will be a point of emphasis early in the year!
Every Day Counts!
Attendance is key to success
A semester course contains 100 hours of class time
A class = 2 hours and 20 minutes
This means an absence = more than 2% of the course hours!
Lates add up quickly too, and disrupt the class!
Students need to arrive on time and with all requirement materials.
This will be a point of emphasis early in the year!
Mention the role of the Den in monitoring attendance.
Kids who feel they aren’t late because their books are in class!

12. Reporting Absences Please help us by reporting absences 3 Options
SafeArrival App on Smartphone
Parent Portal Online:
Phone the school and push 1
Mention the role of the Den in monitoring attendance.
Kids who feel they aren’t late because their books are in class!

13. First Day of School Sept 5th
Home Room at 9:00am
Student lists on front door
Whole School Assembly
Elder welcome
Leadership activities
Guest Speaker
Homeroom
Early Dismissal; 11:55 – 12:15
Outside timetable course meetings

14. September 6th First full day of class begins at 9:00.
Homeroom to start the day
Follow block rotation – 1234
Day ends at 3:22pm

15. Website – www.mbs.sd23.bc.ca

16. Graduation 3 Years to Graduate GRADUATION = MINIMUM 80 CREDITS
in Grade 10, 11 & 12
Graduation alone doesn’t automatically mean post-secondary entrance!
3 Years to Graduate

17. Grad Requirements for Gr. 10
English 10
Social Studies 10
Science 10
a Math 10
PE 10
3 electives

18. Grade 10 Parent Night
Course Selection Information will begin again at the end of January or early February.
Please check the newsletters and school webpage for the dates and times of this event.
Information will be provided about course selections, graduation requirements and special programs.

19. My Passport Graduation Transitions MY ACTION PLAN – M.A.P.
To prepare students for a successful transition to life after secondary school.  M.A.P. encourages students to:
take ownership of their own learning and health
examine and demonstrate connections between their learning and their future
create a plan for their growth and development as skilled, healthy, knowledgeable, participating citizens
exhibit attributes of a School District No. 23 learner

20. Visit the Graduation Section on our website
My Passport
PLANNING AHEAD
Post-secondary program requirements
Collection of artifacts for M.A.P.
MyBlueprint
Bursaries & Scholarships
Extra-curricular profile
Academic Achievement
Volunteer Experience
Student Leadership
Financial Need
Visit the Graduation Section on our website
Personality Trait Testing

21. My Passport

22. Up-Coming Dates PAC Meeting: Sept 18th, 5:45pm in library
Parent Meet & Greet: Sept 20th, 5:30-7:30pm
Early Dismissal Day
Student Photos: Thursday Sept 21st
Post-Secondary Visits: Sept 27th, 7:00pm
Implementation Day: Oct 6th (No School)

23. Questions