WELCOME TO GRADE SEVEN

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Teacher - Lorne Hustak

• The Grade seven timetable and teacher assignments will be given out in the first week of school in the fall.
• The students will receive program outlines and evaluation criteria for the various classes. These outlines will be in their binders.
• An information sheet from the Department of Education is also available.

Gr. 7 Principles 4 “U and I” 2 Follow

• Be kind.
• Be respectful.
• Be responsible.
• Do your best.

Opportunities to Learn in Grade Seven

Christian Teaching

The Christian Perspective is integrated in all subject areas in addition to daily devotions, prayer time, chapel, and Bible classes.

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Technology

• Students have approximately 20 thirty minute classes in the CTS Modules in Term 1. (Other CTS modules are art and music.)
• In addition to computer use integrated into the regular academic classes, students will have access to the computer lab to complete assignments/projects, do research, and practise keyboarding skills.

Second Language Instruction

• Students will continue with French classes in Grade Seven.

Homework

Students in Grade seven are expected to do an average of 4-5 hours of study at home each week. Agendas will be used daily and are expected to be signed on a weekly basis.

Keys to Academic Success

• Individual ownership and responsibility.
• Organization of binders and lockers.
• Planning and communication.
• Efficiency and effective time management.

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Interviews

• Student / parent / teacher interviews take place in November and March.
• It is a time of reflection and goal setting.

Evaluation

In general:

• 35% for daily assignments
• 30% for exams
• 25% for projects
• 10% for effort, attitude, organization and contribution

Final Exams

• Final exams are worth 25% of the student’s final grade.
• If achievement is 85% or higher in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies over the three terms, the student is exempt from the final exam.

Lockers

• Students are expected to keep their lockers organized and tidy.
• Locks are provided by the school. If the lock is lost, students will need to pay $5 for a new one.

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Daily PE Classes

• The Department of Edcuation has implemented 30 minutes of daily PE instruction for K-9 students.
• Students need to have a change of clothes for PE class. (t-shirt, gym shorts or sweats, and a pair of gym shoes - not skater shoes) There are lockers in the washroom for the Junior High students.
• If a student is unable to participate in PE, the student will need to bring a note from home.

Extracurricular Sports

(We are part of the Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association.)

• Volleyball season- September to early November
• Basketball season- November to March
• Badminton season- March to April
• Track and Field season-April to May

Educational Field Trips

• Gr. 6-9 Ski / Snowboard Trip to Hidden Valley – end of January (tentatively booked for Jan. 31, 2008)
• Gr. 7/8 Class Daytrip to Calgary 2007 (June)
  (Mustard Seed Street Ministry, Calgary Zoo, Dome Theatre at Science Centre, Glenbow Museum, and supper at the Chinook Mall)
• Gr. 7/8 Class Daytrip to Cypress Hills 2008 (June)
  (Fort Walsh, canoeing, hiking, weiner roast, games, and devotions)
  

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