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Garibaldi Secondary School

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Grade 7 Info

Welcome to Garibaldi Secondary School.

Registration for all schools is now done through the Parent Portal–please see the attached information on how to register for Grade 8.  Registration is February for the next September. 

Grade 7 Parent Evening happens regularly in May.  More information will be sent out close to that date.

Grade 8 Courses:

Grade 8 students at Garibaldi Secondary are enrolled in a variety of courses, including:

  • English 8
  • Social Studies 8
  • Science 8
  • Mathematics 8
  • Physical Health Education 8
  • French 8

Electives:

Option #1: Full Rotations:

Grade 8 students have the opportunities to try a variety of electives in Grade 8, and are programmed into two different rotations of courses, INCLUDING: Art, Drama, Woodwork, Foods, Textiles, Guitar, Computers, Careers and Metalwork.

Option #2: Full Semester Band PLUS 1 elective Rotation:

Grade 8 students have the option to choose Band 8 instead of an elective rotation.  Students still have the other elective rotation to try in addition to Band.   Students do NOT have to have any music experience prior to joining band.

Band Information: Here is a link to a new to Band Video from the GSS music teachers: https://gssmusicdepartment.wordpress.com/new-to-gss-music

– Student testimonials on why band is awesome: https://youtu.be/KIgoU_a3x-g

– FAQ for parents and students: https://youtu.be/SpJTIsJ2WcQ

Special Education Programming:  Beginning in March teachers from GSS are in contact with each of the elementary schools to look to develop individual plan to support each student who receives additional academic supports. This ensures that IEP’s and other transition steps are taken as necessary.

GSS has 40 minutes a day a of dedicated time where student can choose to support their own learning. We call this FLEX time.  Often this time can be used as “assigned support time”, allowing for student receiving “support” to remain in more of their elective classes. This is a change from past years.

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Upcoming Events

Feb 2
All day

Day 1 Semester 2

Feb 7
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Grad Parent Committee Meeting

Feb 8
12:00 pm

e-Report Cards for Semester 1

Feb 10
All day

MYP Collab Afternoon

Feb 11
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dessert & Dance Event

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GSS Mission Statement

Our primary purpose is to enable all our students to develop their individual potentials and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become self-reliant, self-disciplined, socially and environmentally responsible participants in a democratic global society.

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Tel. 604.463.6287
24789 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
Maple Ridge
British Columbia, V4R 1X2
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