1. MOVING ON Welcome to Zion Heights JHS The TRANSITION from Grade 6 to 7 Guidance Program & Services Department Success for all Learners

2. Zion Heights JHS Website www.tdsb.on.ca http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/zionheights/home.aspx www.tdsb.on.ca http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/zionheights/home.aspx

3. Grade 6 to 7 Orientation Thursday, June 11 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Grade 7 September Letter * will be sent home through Public School late June

4. What can I expect in grade 7?  Multiple teachers on a rotary system  No recess break  More homework  Lockers/Locks ($... Dudley locks only)  Planners ($)  Co-Curricular Activities/Clubs  Cafeteria/Lunchroom

5. What does Grade 7 look like? Sample timetable School day/times School routines (planner) Specialized 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 Sept Curriculum Night Nov Progress Report Parent/Teacher Conferences Feb First Report Card Parent/Teacher Conferences June Second Report Card

8. Academic Support Remedial/Extra help Peer Tutoring English as a Second Language Special Education

9. Student Services & Support Spec. Ed. Resources Teachers Student Success Teacher Guidance Counsellors Social Worker and Psychologist Settlement Workers

10. Discipline Safe Schools Policy Code of behaviour Dress code

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

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

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

14. Student Responsibilities Show respect for self, others, and school Come to school ready and prepared to learn Follow school rules and take responsibility for own actions

15. Transition to Grade 7 at Zion Questions?