Abbey Park High School

Our School Administration

Mrs. McLellan – PrincipalMr. P. Daignault – Vice PrincipalMrs. H. Pociurko – Vice Principal

Our School Leaders

Ms. Throop –Careers & Counselling, Library Mrs. Caldwell - Arts & Family StudiesMr. Dailey – Physical Education Mr. Marcogliese – Computers & MathematicsMr. O’Bryne – Science & Technology Mr. Rinaldo – LanguagesMs. Dolan – Business & TechnologyMr. Sumner – Special EducationMs. Parsons – Social Science & Student Activities

Student Leadership

Abbey Pa rk S tuden t Council

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What will grade 9 be like?

Our School

• Abbey Park H. S. grades 9 – 12, 1280 students

• 12 portables

• School begins at 8:10 am and ends at 2:45 pm

• There are 5 periods in the school day (75 minutes each and 4 minutes to travel from one class to the next)

High School Structure

Consists of 2 Semesters

Semester 1:

September – January

Semester 2:

February - June

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

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

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

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

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

Sample Timetable

Semester 1Period 1 Math

Period 2 English

Period 3 Business/Tech

Period 4 Lunch

Period 5 French

Semester 2Period 1 Science

Period 2 Geography

Period 3 Lunch

Period 4 Arts or

Family Studies

Period 5 Phys. Ed.

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

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

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…

What Next?

Thursday, January 14th – 6:30 pm You & your Parents have the opportunity to visit our

school, have a tour and discuss your academic future at Abbey Park High School

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 Park’s 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)

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

Any Questions?