The snow has arrived! With winter comes activities related to travel, student input, transitions and academic support. Browse the information below to learn more.
STUDENTS
Student Technology Survey
Barrie North Staff would like to learn more about students and their use of technology. It would be greatly appreciated if students could complete THIS 5 minute survey. By taking the time to share your ideas, you can help teachers better understand students’ perspectives on technology and its use in the classroom.
House of Commons Page Program
If you are graduating from Grade 12 this year, can speak both English and French, have ‘”superior interpersonal skills and good judgement” and are planning on attending full-time post-secondary studies in Ottawa in September, consider applying for the Page Program with the House of Commons on Parliament Hill.
To learn more about the program and to apply, click here. The deadline for applications is December 8th, 2014.
Full Disclosure Date
If you are considering dropping one of your current Semester 1 courses, please do so as soon as possible. November 24th, next Monday, is the date that the Full Disclosure Policy is implemented. A first semester course must be dropped by this date or the student’s mark in that course at the time of the drop is permanently recorded on the student’s transcript.
University Applications
A reminder to all graduating students that applications to university are due on January 14, 2014 and applications to college are due on February 1, 2015. If you require assistance with program planning, please see your SERT (if you have an IEP) or a Guidance counsellor as soon as possible.
EduTravel for Credit
Students in SCDSB can earn credits in this learning through travel program (bursaries are available):
Grade 10 Civics and Careers in Ottawa, Montreal, New York City – July 18th to 24th- $1500
Grade 11 or 12 University Preparation English in Boston, New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia – July 10th to 23rd – $2900
Grade 12 University/College Preparation World of Fashion in New York City (NYC Fashion Week) – March 15th to 21st – $1700
Grade 12 University/College Preparation Introduction to International Business in New York City – March 15th to 21st – $1700
Visit Edutravelforcredit.com or check out one of the information nights listed below:
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014 at Eastview C.I., 7 p.m. ****** TONIGHT*****
Monday, February 2, 2015 at Banting Memorial High School, 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Bear Creek Secondary School, 7 p.m.
PARENTS
SCDSB Parent Workshops
The information below, found on the SCDSB website, is an overview of two upcoming workshops available to parents.
Navigating Special Education Workshop
| Date: | Wednesday, November 26 |
| Time: | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
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| Description: | This workshop will increase understanding of Special Education in the SCDSB to support parents in taking an active and informed role in their child’s education. |
| Register: |
None required, but contact Tina Holroyd, Central Consultant for Special Education at 705-734-6363 x11803 or tholroyd@scdsb.on.ca if you have questions.
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Self Regulation – Developing self-monitoring skills and strategies
| Date: | Thursday, December 4 and Thursday, March 5 |
| Time: | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
| Location: | SCDSB Education Centre (1170 Highway 26, Midhurst) |
| Description: | This session focuses on how to teach individuals to identify triggers of anxiety and use appropriate alternative strategies to copy with difficult situations. |
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Grade 8 Transitions
Do you have a Grade 8 student who will be attending Barrie North in September?
If so, you are invited to attend two special evenings at BNC in January:
January 13th – Grade 8 Open House
January 27th – Transitions and Pathway Presentation
Learn more here.
IMPORTANT DATES
November 27 – Awards Assembly (Period 1) (Parents Welcome…more details to follow)
December 3 – Co-op Fair
December 6 – EQAO Parents Forum (Toronto)
December 19– Christmas Assembly
December 20 to January 4 – Happy Holidays!
January 13th – Grade 8 Open House
January 27th – Grade 8 Transitions and Pathways Presentation
February 11 – Semester 1 Final Report Cards sent home
March 5 – Parent Teacher Night
April 30 – Mid-Term Report Cards sent home
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