{"id":191,"date":"2022-09-02T15:24:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T22:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss2\/?page_id=191"},"modified":"2025-02-26T09:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T17:54:11","slug":"grade-7-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss\/grade-7-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Grade 7 Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Welcome to Garibaldi Secondary School.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registration for all schools is now done through the Parent Portal\u2013please see the attached information on how to register for Grade 8.\u00a0 <strong>Registration is February for the next September.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Grade 7 Parent Evening happens regularly early in the school year.\u00a0 More information will be sent out close to that date.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Grade 8 Courses:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Grade 8 students at Garibaldi Secondary are enrolled in a variety of courses, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>English 8<\/li>\r\n<li>Social Studies 8<\/li>\r\n<li>Science 8<\/li>\r\n<li>Mathematics 8<\/li>\r\n<li>Physical Health Education 8<\/li>\r\n<li>French 8<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Electives:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Option #1: Full Rotations:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Option #2: Full Year Band PLUS 1 elective Rotation:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Grade 8 students have the option to choose Band 8 instead of an elective rotation.\u00a0 Students still have the other elective rotation to try in addition to Band.\u00a0 \u00a0Students do NOT have to have any music experience prior to joining band.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Band Information: Here is a link to a new to Band Video from the GSS music teachers: <a href=\"https:\/\/gssmusicdepartment.wordpress.com\/new-to-gss-music\">https:\/\/gssmusicdepartment.wordpress.com\/new-to-gss-music<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2013 Student testimonials on why band is awesome: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KIgoU_a3x-g\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/KIgoU_a3x-g<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2013 FAQ for parents and students: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SpJTIsJ2WcQ\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/SpJTIsJ2WcQ<br \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Option #3: Full Year Drama PLUS 1 elective Rotation:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this course, students develop foundational skills such as organization, team work, communication, and time management while exploring story and character building, artistic intention, and stage techniques and terminology. A willingness to step outside your comfort zone and take creative risks is a necessity.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course also includes a wide range\u00a0of specialized unit options such as stage combat, film stunts, musical theatre, audition techniques, improv, monologues, and scene work.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please email reception and\u00a0state your, or your student&#8217;s, interest in this option.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know a little bit more about our program and see some of our work?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Please check out the following videos:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1kGv61z9a5RbfKlA5DWMoaikphWbx_NN-\/view?usp=sharing\">GSS Drama &amp; Dance Program<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mPEF-fZVEhqTRBa3IoiG2biPJ5R46odx\/view?usp=sharing\">GSS Dance Collaboration Project<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Special Education Programming: \u00a0<\/strong>Beginning in March\u00a0teachers 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\u2019s and other transition steps are taken as necessary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>GSS has 40 minutes a day a of dedicated time where student can choose to support their own learning. We call this FLEX time.\u00a0 Often this time can be used as \u201cassigned support time\u201d, allowing for student receiving \u201csupport\u201d to remain in more of their elective classes. This is a change from past years.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Welcome Letter of Introduction\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Welcome to the Garibaldi School Community!<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>My name is Ian Liversidge, and I am the proud Principal at Garibaldi Secondary School. In the last five years I\u2019ve seen the growth and development of our school with an increase in population and the variety of programs offered. Transition between grade 7 and grade 8 does mark significant change in the student pathway however, I wanted to reach out to give you a better understanding of some of our programming, options, and reinstate a clear commitment to the care for your child.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Garibaldi has the most diverse school programming in the province. Our programming includes; a full teaching kitchen, our own theatre program, a positive and large band program, four &#8220;Red Seal&#8221; trades programs (VCC, KPU and BCIT Partnerships). We are one of the only three public schools in the province, certified by the International Baccalaureate Programme at the Middle Year Program and Diploma Programme. We are a unique and impressive community.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Our school history includes a tremendously diverse section of very successful graduates. Recently a Garibaldi grad donated $50 US million to Simon Fraser and the London School of Economics. This donation was directed for scholarships targeted at financial hardships. This graduate spoke at our 2020 grad ceremony. We have elite athletes, including four world champions, seven Olympians, more than 15 members of the Ridge Meadows Hometown Heroes, business leaders in technology, an academy award recognized director, published authors, and a number of local politicians and leaders who at one time called Garibaldi home. This speaks to the diversity we have in our community, a diversity that we celebrate, recognize and support.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>If your student receives academic support and is on an IEP, we will be communicating with you in a timely manner as elementary schools provide transitional information to us in May and June. Case managers will be assigned and will reach out to you. Often this occurs in early September.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>For next year\u2019s programming there is a fundamental decision to be made. We allow our grade 8\u2019s to specialize in Fine Arts. Should your student be interested in Full Year Band, Full Year Drama or both, PLEASE email me directly and we will support course selection accordingly.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Here are some links on the GSS website to support your \u201cwebquest\u201d:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>o Grade 7 Info: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss\/grade-7-info\/ and https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss\/new-to-grade-8<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>o GSS School App:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss\/planner-my-school-day-app<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>o International Baccalaureate Programme:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.ibo.org<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>o International Baccalaureate Programme GSS: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss\/middle-years-programme-myp \u00a0and https:\/\/gssib.sd42.ca<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>o GSS Graduates: https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss\/community-history-2<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>o GSS Newsletters:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss\/newsletters<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>o GSS Parent Advisory Committee: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/gss\/parent-advisory-committee-info-sessions<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Garibaldi Secondary School. 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