1. Welcome to Zion Heights JHS THE TRANSITION from Grade 6 – 7 MOVING ON

2. Zion Heights JHS Website www.tdsb.on.ca www.tdsb.on.ca

3. Friday, June 14 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Grade 6 to 7 Orientation

4. What can I expect in grade 7?  More homework  Multiple teachers on a rotary system  No recess break  Lockers/Locks  Planners  Co-Curricular Activities/Clubs  Cafeteria/Lunchroom  Activity Day  Trip to Mono Cliffs

5. What does Grade 7 look like? zSample timetable zSchool day/times zSchool routines zSpecialized subject teachers

6. Grade 7 Sample Timetable Regular Schedule Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4 Homeroom 8:52 - 8:58 Period 1 9:00 - 9:49 FrenchMathematics Math & Tech / Digital Arts Social Studies (ISS) Period 2 9:51 - 10:40 Physical EducationEnglish Visual Arts / Drama & Dance Science Period 3 10:42 - 11:31 Music (Band or Strings) Social Studies (ISS) FrenchMathematics LUNCH 11:31 - 12:29 Period 4 12:31 - 1:20 English Visual Arts / Drama & Dance SciencePhysical Education Period 5 1:22 - 2:11 Social Studies (ISS) FrenchMathematics Music (Band or Strings) Period 6 2:13 - 3:02 SciencePhysical EducationEnglish Math & Tech / Digital Arts

7. Critical Path, Grades 1 - 8 zSep - curriculum evening zNov - parent/teacher conferences zFeb - first reporting - parent/teacher conferences zJune - second reporting

8. Academic Support zRemedial help zPeer Tutoring zHomework Club zEnglish as a Second Language zSpecial Education

9. Student Services & Support zSettlement Workers zSpec. Ed. Resources Teachers and MART zStudent Success Teacher zGuidance Counsellors zSocial Worker and Psychologist

10. Discipline zSafe Schools Policy zCode of behaviour zDress code

11. Parent/Guardian Expectations zTo be treated with respect and dignity by all members of school community zTo receive regular communication from the school regarding student progress zTo be kept informed of school activities and initiatives

12. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities zTo support school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment zTo ensure that students attend regularly and are prepared to learn zTo monitor child’s homework and progress zTo communicate regularly with school

13. Student Expectations zTo be treated with respect and dignity by all members of school community zTo learn in a safe and secure learning environment where individual differences are recognized and respected

14. Student Responsibilities zShow respect for self, others, and school zCome to school ready and prepared to learn zFollow school rules and take responsibility for own actions

15. Transition to Grade 7 at Zion Heights Questions and Answers ?