1. Colonel By Secondary School Grade 8 Parent Information Night
January 15th , 2019

2. Colonel By CB Leadership Team Principal Steve Spidell
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CB Leadership Team
Principal Steve Spidell
Vice-Principals Laurie Labelle (A-L) Larry Ruch (M-Z)
IB Coordinator Lewis Harthun
Canadian & World Studies Jancey Wallace
English & Library Anne Bigham
Mathematics Richard Whitlock
Physical Education & Fine Arts Pat Lacasse
Science Leanne Houston
Student Services Rachel Nakashoji
Technology & Languages Cameron Baird
Student Success Team Mathew Shea & Laura Waddell
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3. Colonel By AGENDA 7:00-7:25 pm Welcome and Overview
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AGENDA
7:00-7:25 pm Welcome and Overview
7: Tour groupings (blue/green/white)
7:35- 9:00 Classroom Tours (Link Crew)
7:40 – 8:00 Cross-Boundary Transfer Applicant Information
(optional) 
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4. Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS”
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5. Colonel By ENROLMENT for 2018-2019 Grade 9 282 Grade 10 305
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ENROLMENT for
Grade
Grade
Grade Grade
Overall Enrolment = 1135
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6. Colonel By Secondary School SST Administration Student
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SST
Administration
Student
Learning Support
Family
Community
Guidance
Teachers
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7. Cougar Characteristics & Skills
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Cougar Characteristics & Skills
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8. Graduation Requirements
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Graduation Requirements
30 – 40 – 1
30 credits
40 hours of community involvement
1 literacy requirement
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9. Programs at Colonel By SS
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Programs at Colonel By SS
French Immersion & Core French
Applied (P) , Academic (D), Locally-Developed (L)/ Essentials (E), College (C), Open (O), University (U), University/College (M)
Double Arts credits
Specialist High Skills Major Program: Arts & Culture: Digital Media
SPARK – a two course package for grade 9 & 10 Applied Math students pairing Math & Personal Fitness/
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10. Technology for Learning
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Technology for Learning
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11. Technology for Learning
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Technology for Learning
SmartBoards in all math classrooms
100% of our classrooms have projectors
Laptops, netbooks and tablets
SmartTVs set up in 4 areas: Library, Conference Room & 2 classrooms for interactive media presentations
Modular Labs – iMacs
Interactive technology (GPS) Physical Education & Geography
All teachers use Managebac platform students/parents regarding tasks, due dates, tests, etc.
E-textbooks in CWS grades 9 – 11 for September 2017
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12. Communication – School & Home
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Communication – School & Home
School Messenger Absence Notifications
Daily and Weekly Announcements on CougarVision and school website
Twitter @ColByPrincipal)
Managebac Connections (all classes)
links to teachers
Website: where parents/guardians can view school calendar and events, as well as athletics information (you can add our calendar to your smart device!)
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13. Student Success & Supports
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Student Success & Supports
LINK program (transition visits, August BBQ)
Access to Guidance Counsellors
Student Success teachers to work closely to support students at risk
Kickstart (morning Assistance Program)
Credit Rescue and Credit Recovery
Special Education / Learning Support Teachers
Peer tutoring in the Opportunity Room
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14. Colonel By Timetable Structure
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Timetable Structure
Colonel By is NON-semestered, courses run all year, in a four day cycle.
Each day has four 75 minute periods
Classes run on alternate days – day 1 classes repeat on day 3, day 2 classes repeat on day 4
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15. Registration Process for 2018-19
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Registration Process for
If you reside in our school zone and your child is NOT at an OCDSB school that is a designated feeder school for Colonel By, please contact the school office beginning Monday January 22nd to make a registration appointment with a Vice-Principal.
Proof of address (three pieces) in the Colonel By boundary is required for registration to proceed.
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16. Option Sheets & Registration
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Option Sheets & Registration
Students received a Colonel By Secondary School Option Sheet and Registration Form following the Grade 8 student visit on January 16th. This form includes the student’s course requests.
Guidance counsellors explained the different types of courses available and provided strategies for identifying and selecting courses that are a “best fit” for students.
Students will bring the form home to be filled in, signed by a parent/guardian. Please return the forms to their current elementary school by February 5, 2018.
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17. Grade 9 Academic Program
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Grade 9 Academic Program
Academic
Applied
Essential
Open
theoretical
practical knowledge
and applications
basic practical skills
practical skills in arts,
physical education and technology
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18. Colonel By Program Information
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Program Information
Compulsory
English
Math
Physical Education
Science
French
Geography
Optional: choose two
Drama
Visual Art
Instrumental Music
Integrated Technology
Spanish
Students choose EIGHT courses. Six courses are compulsory and two are optional.
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19. Sample Grade 9 Timetable
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Sample Grade 9 Timetable
Example
English Academic
Math Academic
Physical Education Open
Visual Art Open
Core French Applied
Science Academic
Geography Applied
Technology Open
Day One & Three
Day Two & Four
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21. 613-745-9411 Colonel By Option Sheet Assistance
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Option Sheet Assistance
The Colonel By Student Services team is here to help.
Rachel Nakashoji
Sarah Storey
Jill Badgery
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22. Department and Classroom Tours
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Department and Classroom Tours
GREEN GROUP
Technology / Languages Room 226
Science & Math Room 203
Phys Ed & Fine Arts Atrium
English and CWS Room 159
Student Success / OR Room 234
Tour 9:00 pm
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23. Department and Classroom Tours
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Department and Classroom Tours
BLUE GROUP
Science & Math Room 203
Phys Ed & Fine Arts Atrium
English and CWS Room 159
Student Success / OR Room 234
Technology / Languages Room 226
Tour 9:00 pm
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24. Department and Class Visits
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Department and Class Visits
WHITE GROUP
Phys Ed & Fine Arts Atrium
English and CWS Room 159
Student Success / OR Room 234
Technology / Languages Room 226
Science & Math Room 203
Tour 9:00 pm
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25. Cross-Boundary Transfer Process
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Cross-Boundary Transfer Process
The applications require the approval of the principal at the receiving school, after consultation with the principal of the sending school. The receiving principal may request evidence and reasoning in support of the transfer application.
Applications to the receiving school between February 5-22, After this, applications are late and reviewed periodically (June, September).
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26. Criteria for Cross-Boundary Transfer Applications for 2018-2019
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Criteria for Cross-Boundary Transfer Applications for
particular learning needs of or requirements placed on the students; and/or
access to an ONTARIO course package that is not available at the student’s designated school, including transfer at the Grade 9 level to access a course package at the receiving school that does not commence until grade 10; and/or
exceptional personal circumstances.
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27. Cross-Boundary Transfer Application Process
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Cross-Boundary Transfer Application Process
Register at your designated school.
Application forms available at all public schools.
“Designated school” refers to secondary school.
School Locator at
Complete form and drop it off at the school you wish to attend.
Equal consideration for applications received on time.
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28. 613-745-9411 Colonel By www.colonelby.com Thank You!
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Thank You!
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29. Colonel By Secondary School Grade 8 Parent Information Evening
January 17, 2018

30. Colonel By Secondary School NEXT TIME… food for DHs and Link Leaders
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NEXT TIME…
food for DHs and Link Leaders
Copies of CBT application forms and parent guide on hand
Confirm Room locations for DHs
Band performing later
Adjust tour schedule so that presenters don’t have long breaks or back-to-back
Invite band to perform
Reps from Clubs, Arts, Athletics
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