Abbey Park High School

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Abbey Park High School
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Our School Administration

• Mrs. McLellan Principal
• Mr. P. Daignault Vice Principal
• Mrs. H. Pociurko Vice Principal

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Our School Leaders

• Ms. Throop Careers Counselling, Library
• Mrs. Caldwell - Arts Family Studies
• Mr. Dailey Physical Education
• Mr. Marcogliese Computers Mathematics
• Mr. OBryne Science Technology
• Mr. Rinaldo Languages
• Ms. Dolan Business Technology
• Mr. Sumner Special Education
• Ms. Parsons Social Science Student Activities

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Student Leadership
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What will grade 9 be like?
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Our School

• Abbey Park H. S. grades 9 12, 1280 students
• 12 portables
• School begins at 810 am and ends at 245 pm
• There are 5 periods in the school day (75 minutes
  each and 4 minutes to travel from one class to
  the next)

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High School Structure

• Consists of 2 Semesters
• Semester 1
• September January
• Semester 2
• February - June

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High School Structure

• You will select 8
• courses for the
• entire school year
• You will take 4
• courses in semester 1
• 4 in semester 2

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Grade 9 Courses

• Science
• Math
• English
• French

• Canadian Geography
• Physical Education
• Business Studies / Computer Technology/Cosmo/
• Auto
• Arts (Music, Drama, Visual Arts), or
• Food and Nutrition

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Academic or Applied

• When selecting Math, Science, Geography, English,
  French you must select a level
• You should discuss which level (academic or
  applied) with your teacher parents
• They know your academic achievement best

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Applied or Academic Courses? Which level to
choose?

• Applied Level
• Learns best through practical and concrete
  applications
• Needs assistance with organization work habits
• Experiences some difficulty applying new concepts
• Follows instructions with teacher support
• Homework often incomplete
• Punctuality attendance are a concern
• Requires assistance to organize prioritize tasks

• Academic Level
• Theoretical abstract thinking skills
• Knows applies good study skills
• Learns quickly, can apply new concepts
• Works independently
• Completes homework assignments on time
• Consistent, regular attendance
• Organizes and prioritizes work well
• Minimum 70 in that subject

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Selecting the Most Appropriate LevelApplied or
Academic?

• Applied Courses lead to
• Work
• Apprenticeships
• College diploma programs

• Academic Courses lead to
• Work, apprenticeships, college diploma programs
• College degree programs
• University programs

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Sample Timetable

• Semester 1
• Period 1 Math
• Period 2 English
• Period 3 Business/Tech
• Period 4 Lunch
• Period 5 French

• Semester 2
• Period 1 Science
• Period 2 Geography
• Period 3 Lunch
• Period 4 Arts or
• Family Studies
• Period 5 Phys. Ed.

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Things to expect in Grade 9 at Abbey Park

• Every student will
• Have their own locker
• Receive an APHS Agenda
• Participate in the EQAO Grade 9 Math Assessment
  (January/June)
• Write final examinations
• summatives evaluations
• in January June in some courses.
• Be part of a Link Crew

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Link Crew

• In groups of about 10, Grade 9 students are
  linked up with 2 senior Abbey Park students- Link
  Leaders
• Link Leaders plan many social and academic
  activities for their Link Crew throughout the
  year including the interactive activities on
  first day of school. Orientation Day
• Dodge Ball Tournament, Pancake Breakfast,
  Socials, Amazing Race

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Getting Involved at Abbey Park

• Councils Students, Athletics, Environmental,
  Multicultural, Arts, Social Justice, Wellness
• Teams So many !!
• Arts Band, Choir, Play, Sound Technical Crew,
  Take 48, Improv
• Clubs Computer, Gamer, Cheerleading, Quill,
  Yearbook
• Dances Fall, Winter, Spring

There are many co-curricular activities that you
can get involved in at Abbey Park High School
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What Next?

• Thursday, January 14th 630 pm
• You your Parents have the opportunity to
  visit our school, have a tour and discuss your
  academic future at Abbey Park High School

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Course Selection Option Sheet

• AP Guidance counsellors will visit each grade 8
  school to answer questions about course
  selection.
• You will receive a program book which describes
  Abbey Parks course offerings and course
  selection process.
• Your option sheet is a form that lets us plan for
  the courses you would like to take in your first
  year of high school. (Must be SIGNED by a parent)

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Online Course Selection

• End of January AP Guidance counsellors will
  visit a 2nd time to help you enter your course
  selections online using your computer lab
• Essential that you have your completed and SIGNED
  option sheet returned to your home room teacher
  by Wed. January 20th, 2009

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Any Questions?