1. September 8, 2015

2.  Welcome and Introductions  Tips for Student Success  Answering Your Questions

3. School Administration  Reid Wilshire, Principal  Ranjit Gill, Vice Principal (A – L)  Susan Maharaj, Vice Principal (M – Z)

4. Sports still captivate the world! FLIP phone to SMART phone THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA Skype came on the scene in 2003 Facebook was launched in 2004, Twitter was launched in 2006 A new building DESIRE TO KEEP IMPROVING!

5. SECONDARY SCHOOL Academic Responsibilities Social Life Extra-curricular Activities Social Emotional Wellness Physical Health

6. There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings. ~ Hodding Carter, Jr. (1907-1972)

7. Administration Mr. Wilshire Mr. Gill Ms. Maharaj Guidance Mr. Artindale Ms. Chartrand Ms. Marinis Student Success Ms. Taccone Classroom Teachers Student Services (Special Education) Community Resources Peer Support Josh Ogden (President) Danny Shields (Vice President)

8. Students are more successful when their parents are engaged Self esteem increases Grades go up Stay in school longer

9.  Be Consistent  Learning as part of daily routine, rules, expectations  Make connections to real life situations  Essential Skills:  Critical Thinking  Problem Solving  Reasoning  Ability to Communicate  Be a co-learner

10. Resources

11. HELP STUDENTS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN LEARNING WHEN THEY ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY  Have your child take accountability  Ask your child, “What has the teacher asked you to do?”  Discuss where they can look for help  Provide the tools:  Quiet work space  Materials  Routine  Time  Challenges are opportunities to develop problem- solving skills

12. SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP Email, Phone, Teach Assist Student Progress Interview Night Curriculum Night

13.  Welcome to Grade 9 in 2015-2016  Admin Team:  Reid Wilshire  Ranjit Gill  Susan Maharaj  Thank you for your time this morning, and we are looking forward to a great year ahead!