1 - École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School

5417 – 43 Avenue
Beaumont, AB
T4X 1K1
Phone: (780) 929-6282
Fax:
(780) 929-1323
W EBSITE ADDRESS
http://www.blackgold.ab.ca/Schools1/Schools/Beaumont/
BeaumontHigh/BeaumontCompositeHomePage_000.htm
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Chris Peacocke
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Ms. Catherine MacArthur: A – G
Mr. Brad Clarke: H – M
Mr. Dennis Johnston: N – Z
STUDENT SERVICES DEPT. HEAD
Mrs. Kim Thomas
ENGLISH DEPT. HEAD
Mrs. Trish Hrytsak
SECOND LANGUAGES DEPT. HEAD
Mr. Chris Peacocke
MATHEMATICS DEPT. HEAD
Mr. Aaron Heinemann
 Healthy Minds  Healthy Bodies  Healthy Relationships 
 Des esprits sains  Des corps sains  Des relations saines 
École
Secondaire
Beaumont
Composite
High School
SCIENCE DEPT. HEAD
Mrs. Cindy McRae
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPT. HEAD
Mr. Philip LaGrandeur
FINE ARTS/CTS DEPT. HEAD
Mr. Tim Carson
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPT. HEAD
Mr. Scott McIntyre
SPECIAL EDUCATION / REGISTERED
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM / W ORK
EXPERIENCE FACILITATOR
Mr. Brad Umpherville
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Grade 9
Handbook
2015-2016
2015-2016
GRADE 9
COURSE DIRECTORY
Table of Contents
Welcome ............................................................................................. 2
Student Services ................................................................................. 3
Bell Schedule....................................................................................... 4
Extra-Curricular Programs
Bandit Athletics ......................................................................... 4
Fitness Center .......................................................................... 4
Students' Union ........................................................................ 4
Yearbook ................................................................................. 5
SAPP ........................................................................................ 5
QSA .......................................................................................... 5
SWAT ....................................................................................... 5
Other Activities .......................................................................... 5
School Council..................................................................................... 6
Parent Involvement.............................................................................. 6
PowerSchool ....................................................................................... 6
Academics
Timetable Examples ................................................................. 7
Timetable Worksheet ........................................................................... 8
Grade 9 Course Descriptions
Core Subjects ........................................................................... 9
Complementary Courses .......................................................... 10/11
Map ..................................................................................................... 12/13
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2015-2016
GRADE 9
COURSE DIRECTORY
Welcome’ Gr. 9’s
to E.S.B.C.H.S…
Where collaboration is a craft in perpetual evolution!
As a partner in your educational experience, we offer diverse academic opportunities and extensive extra-curricular
possibilities, essentially providing the canvas for you to paint your own unique high school mosaic over the next four
years. Our hope is that through endeavoring to pursue refreshing new challenges, you will be inspired to
manoeuver your future with renewed confidence, competence and enthusiasm. Our intent is to help you discover a
program niche that will allow you to excel & evolve as an active learner, with aspirations of fulfilling abounding
opportunity well beyond high school.
We are proud to offer French Immersion programming as an alternative program. Academic streaming also begins
in grade 9, to provide beneficial programming as you embark upon your High School years. Our electives are
intended to introduce you to an array of experiences & then pursue ‘career & technology studies’ strands that match
your interests in Grade 10. With our ‘Cornerstone’ program we can offer a viable outlet to enhance student success
with extra learning supports within a smaller classroom setting to better prepare students for the increased rigor and
challenge of high school, with increased self-confidence and self-advocacy skills.
To ensure success in this collaborative approach you (the most valuable stake-holder) will also need to make a firm
commitment to your learning. This translates into consistent attendance and punctuality, a work ethic that
challenges your abilities and expands upon your skillsets, and diligence to improve your study habits and quality of
course work, in all subject areas. To foster a positive learning environment, you (the student) play a critical role in
modelling and maintaining mutual respect for all individuals…staff and students alike. We encourage you to engage
yourself in every learning experience and become actively involved in extra-curricular opportunities to feel
‘connected’ to our school.
Parents…you too are a crucial component in this collaboration. Your child’s success is in many ways, dependent
upon your support, as you work alongside our staff members at E.S.B.C.H.S. Your role in encouraging a conducive
learning environment at home would include establishing daily homework/review or study ROUTINES; monitoring
use/abuse of social media to reduce incidents of conflict, harassment and/or bullying; accessing Powerschool,
Blackgold websites and newsletters to remain informed and possibly most importantly, to initiate and maintain
positive and optimistic communication throughout each semester with your child’s teachers. Our school council also
welcomes new members and their refreshing ideas.
Our formula for student success will be solidified with dedicated students; committed staff and constructive parental
involvement throughout the entire high school experience. Working together as a cohesive unit…
E.S.B.C.H.S. can continue to be a place where “Bandit Pride” resides; relationships
evolve and flourish, and individuals can mature with abounding potential as they
embark on their quest for High School Graduation!
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STUDENT SERVICES
Student Services provides comprehensive support to students in the areas of academic planning, career,
personal and /or crisis counselling. Our hope is to enable them to achieve their potential throughout their High
School experience. Students can drop in or make an appointment to see our staff in Student Services from 8:15
am to 3:30 pm daily. A student’s designated counsellor is based on alpha grouping by the student’s legal last
name (see below). Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s designated counsellor should concerns arise.
(Area code 780)
Department Head / Counsellor (H-Z)
Counsellor: (A - G)
Work Experience/RAP/Special Ed:
Youth Worker/Learning Strat. 15/25/35 supervisor:
General Information:
Mrs. Kim Thomas
Mr. Keith Kruse
Mr. Brad Umpherville
Mrs. Lise Layton
Mrs. Theresa Busenius
929-1307
929-1306
929-1319
929-1340 Ext. 1432
929-1340
Counsellor’s functions:
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Registration of new/returning students
Guidance with course selection, academic planning and timetabling
Graduation requirements
Information regarding Post-Secondary education institutions
Assistance with career path choices and planning
Personal and crisis counselling, and appropriate referrals from parents/teachers and/or peers
RAP/Work Experience registrations (off-campus credit – semestered or summer program)
Assessments/Accommodations/IPP’s
Community Connections
Co-ordinate parent information nights/student workshops and presentations
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BELL SCHEDULE FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
8:28 A.M. .............................. WARNING BELL
LUNCH (Approx. 45 minutes)
3:05 P.M. .............................. DISMISSAL
There are 4 classes approximately 82 minutes long.
Staff Meeting Day (First Wednesday of each month October – June – 2:20 P.M. dismissal)
EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
Our school colours are blue, black and white and our school teams all carry the name BANDITS. We
have a rich tradition in many extracurricular activities including sports, fine arts, students’ union and
numerous other club experiences. Bandit Pride starts with you!
BANDIT ATHLETICS
I. GRADE 9
Athletic tradition is strong at ESBCHS. We offer a wide range of sports to encourage
as many students as possible to participate on a school team. Grade nine students
compete in the Leduc and District Athletic Association on the the following teams:
 Cross Country – Fall
 Volleyball – Fall
 Basketball – Winter
 Badminton – Winter
 Track – Spring
II. FITNESS CENTRE
The Fitness Centre is open and staffed by a fitness trainer from 9 am - 4:30 pm
and is available to all students during noon hours and after school. The school
gym is open every noon hour for various drop-in sports.
STUDENTS’ UNION
ESBCHS has a very strong and active Students’ Union. Executive positions are filled each year through
elections. School dances, theme days, Bandit Love, Bandit Idol, Terry Fox Run, and 30-Hour Famine
are just a few activities the Students’ Union may sponsor throughout the year. Students who are
interested in joining the S.U. should contact Ms. Edwards.
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YEARBOOK
Every year, a dedicated crew of students spend countless hours gathering pictorial memories for the
E.S.B.C.H.S yearbook. Working as a part of the yearbook staff you will learn or improve upon digital
photography, publishing and journalistic skills. Students interested in assisting with the development of
the yearbook should contact Mrs. Taylor. Yearbook meetings take place over the lunch hour.
STUDENT ACTIVISTS FOR PEACE AND PRESERVATION (SAPP)
SAPP is working towards making the world a better place to live. As the group
is student driven, the causes we support will vary from year to year. SAPP
organizes a number of large events such as the 30 Hour Famine and Human
Rights Day Rally. Through fundraising efforts, SAPP supports charity
organizations such as War Child, World Vision, Operation Christmas Child,
Cancer Societies, local homeless shelters, the Food Bank and animal rescue
societies. In the past, SAPP has also coordinated tree - planting activities and
E-Waste round-ups.
Teacher contact: Mrs. Butler
QSA - QUEER–STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
The QSA - Queer–Straight Alliance is a student-led organization. The goal of our QSA is to make our
school community safe, facilitate activism, and create a welcoming environment for all students
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The QSA is intended to provide a non-judgemental
and supportive environment between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning
(LGBTQ) youth and their straight allies. We focus largely on anti-bullying events. We also like to partner
and support all activities within the school to spread awareness and a message of unconditional
acceptance.
SWAT “STUDENT WELLNESS ACTION TEAM”
The ESBCHS SWAT team is in its second term for the 2015/16 school year. This group was formed to
focus its’ efforts in the areas of physical and mental health for students and our school community. The
SWAT team is made up of members from grade 9 – 12 who will promote, educate, facilitate and
sponsor activities that ultimately foster wellness. The SWAT team will meet bi-monthly. This student
led group will determine the direction the SWAT team takes in the areas of physical and mental health.
Come and be part of this amazing opportunity to personally make a difference!
ACTIVITIES TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN HIGH SCHOOL
Provincial, National and International Travel
 France
 New York
 Vimy Ridge
 Sports trips
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Added Sport Opportunities
 Football
 Golf
 Rugby
 Soccer
Work Experience Program and Registered Apprenticeship Program
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT - SCHOOL COUNCIL
ESBCHS School Council is run using a representative model of governance. Membership includes 7
parents, 2 teachers, 2 students, the principal and 1 community member. The School Trustee and other
interested parents are invited to attend all meetings, but do not have voting privileges. Elections for new
positions will occur each September. Elected members are expected to attend monthly meetings. For
more information, please contact the school office at 929-6282.
PARENTS STAY CONNECTED
We at ESBCHS encourage parents to stay connected with their child’s academic and personal
progress.
There are many avenues that parents can access to find support:
A.) Administration
B.) Student Services
C.) Teachers
D.) Support Staff
E.) Community Connections
Each group works very hard to ensure students have been provided the opportunity to excel and
develop into responsible citizens with competent academic abilities.
Powerschool
At ESBCHS, the school data base for student information is POWERSCHOOL. Parents can access
information about their child through the parent portal. The login and password is the same as
previous years. Families new to Beaumont can obtain login information from Mrs. Robinson.
(kim.robinson@blackgold.ca)
In the parent portal of Powerschool, parents can access the following information.
A.) A student’s current grade. This also identifies missing assignments and tests.
B.) Attendance/Lates for the current two week period.
C.) Daily Bulletin, which outlines the announcements for each particular day at ÉSBCHS.
Note: ÉSBCHS has moved to paperless report cards. Thus, it is very important to stay connected.
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An Example of a Grade 9 Student Timetable
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Core Subjects are typically in the morning: 2 per semester.
Complementary Courses tend to be scheduled in the afternoon.
English Language Arts 9 has a one block LA Supplemental every other day for the semester.
Complementary Courses will fill in the shaded squares.
No French
5 Complementary Courses
Block
Semester 1
Semester 2
Day 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 2
1
Language Arts
Math
2
Science
Social
3
4
LA
Supp
PE
Option
PE
French Language Arts (FLA) or
French as a Second Language (FSL)
3 Complementary Courses
Option Option Option Option
Block
Semester 1
Semester 2
Day 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 2
1
Language
Arts
Math
2
Science
Social
3
LA
Supp
Option
4
Option
PE
FSL or FLA
Option
PE
Students will experience 4, 80 minute Blocks on Day 1/Day 2 rotating schedule.
Please note that these are samples only. Actual timetables will differ.
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Timetable Worksheet
Use the following blank timetable to lay out your courses for the upcoming school year. Please
note that this does not reflect the actual timetable that you will receive from the school.
Semester 1
Block
Day 1
Day 2
1
2
3
4
Semester 2
Block
Day 1
Day 2
1
2
3
4
TIMETABLE CHANGES
Request for timetable changes for complementary courses are limited and may only be made in the first
couple of days in the Semester. Changes to options will be made only pending availability and class
sizes.* * It is imperative to pick options you have an interest in.
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GRADE 9 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CORE SUBJECTS
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Please note: Final grade (pre-requisite mark) in grade 9 core subject determines course
selection in grade 10.
Language Arts 9
Social Studies 9
The program provides an environment where learners gain
knowledge, experience and practice in the main
components of language use: speaking, listening, viewing,
representing, reading, and writing. Specific skills, including
grammar and vocabulary, are developed while students
complete a series of multi-genre thematic units including
selections ranging from traditional myths and legends to
modern non-fiction drawn from today’s media plus the
approved novel studies chosen by the instructors.
Grade 9 students will broaden their understanding and
appreciation of the relationships between Canada’s political
and legislative processes and their impact on issues
pertaining to governance, economics, quality of life, rights,
citizenship and identity in Canada and the United States. In
addition they will explore and examine, Terms and
Concepts: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,
consumerism, executive branch, governance, Indian Act,
judicial branch, legislative branch, market economy, mixed
economy, social programs, tax base, underground
economy.
This course is also offered in French.
Math 9
Math 9 is a continuation of the concepts taught in grade
eight. Students are given an opportunity to explore new
concepts and new methods for solving mathematical
problems.
This course is also offered in French.
Science 9
This general science course covers five units in the areas
of biology, chemistry, environmental chemistry, electricity
and astronomy. Science 9 is also offered in French.
FRENCH LANGUAGE ARTS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH
French LA 9
Prerequisite: 50% in FLA 8
Physical Education/Health 9
This course is a mandatory course for students who are
registered in the French Immersion program. This is a
continuation of Immersion level French Language Arts,
equally stressing oral and written production.
This course offers a variety of team and individual activities
and games with emphasis on individual skill development
and developing positive attitudes towards active
recreational pursuits.
The health portion of this course incorporates four main
units: Communication, Getting Along, Career Planning and
Human Sexuality.
(Parental consent is required for
participation in the last unit.)
French Immersion Students are required to study ALL core subjects in French except English Language Arts.
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COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
PLEASE NOTE: GRADE 10 COMPLEMENTARY COURSES DO NOT HAVE PRE-REQUISITES. YOU ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO HAVE THE COURSE AT THE GRADE 9 LEVEL TO TAKE IT AT THE GRADE 10 LEVEL.
EXCEPTIONS: FRENCH SECOND LANGUAGE, SPANISH AND SCI TECH.
FINE ARTS
CAREER TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS
Art 9
Design Studies 9
Unleash your imagination! This class is for anyone who
likes to draw, doodle, play and create. In Art 9 you will
begin a journey where you will be given the opportunity to
discover and build your skills. Along the way, you will
sample a variety of art forms and media. Begin by learning
basic drawing skills using simple shapes such as squares,
triangles and circles. You will be amazed at what you will
be able to draw! But there is so much more: wood and/or
soapstone carving, Paper Mache, glass etching, maybe
even stained glass! Release the artist within.
What the heck is a “picto word”, or a grid enlargement, or
mood colors? These are skills and techniques used to
grab your attention, to make you wonder and to dream the
impossible. You will learn to develop ideas from your
imagination and bring them to life on your page. One day,
long ago, flight by man was a dream. Today that dream
occurs every day thanks to pioneer designers and
dreamers…. live the dream.
Digital Media 9
This course introduces the students to the world of Digital
Media. The student will learn about computer cartoon
animation as well as the principles behind taking a good
picture with their digital cameras. Introductory Photoshop
skills will be introduced allowing students how to correct
and enhance the photos they have taken.
Drama 9
The Drama 9 course is a preparatory course for Drama 10
focusing on improvisational speaking and problem solving
skills. Although the sessions are practical and participatory
in nature, students will still be expected to keep notes and
prepare for written exams. There are no observers in
drama; everyone is expected to participate and play an
active part. Drama is a group process.
Foods 9
Can you tell the difference between a tablespoon and
teaspoon? Do you have an idea of how to measure hard
margarine without melting it? What about measuring
liquid vs dry ingredients? Is a cup always a cup? All of
these questions and more will be answered in Foods 9! In
theory, we will learn about food safety and sanitation,
helpful kitchen tips and techniques as well as basic table
etiquette. In practice, we will work through examples of
quick and easy breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as
some delicious sweet treats sprinkled in for fun. All of the
skills you will learn throughout this course will be tested in
an amazing at-home project your family will enjoy. Come
for the food, stay for the challenge!
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OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
Outdoor Education 9
Religious Studies 9
Course based on outdoor recreation and living skills.
Students must be willing to be outside in a variety of
weather conditions. Students will participate in canoeing,
cross country skiing, map and compass work, camp stove
cooking and a carving unit.
Religious Studies 9 is a study of the early church as
recorded in the book of Acts of the Apostles. After Christ
ascended, a few seemingly ordinary people empowered
by the Holy Spirit began to turn the world upside
down. The primary purpose is that students gain spiritual
understanding of the present work of God on earth
through the study of the example recorded in the
scriptures. This course is based entirely on the Bible. It
requires completion of online activities, assignments, and
a supervised final exam. All course materials are
delivered through ADLC’s secure website.
Sci Tech 9 (Science Technology)
Prerequisite: 60% in Math and Science 8.
This course will focus on experimentation and research.
There will be a number of practical labs that students will
complete as well as research using the Internet. Students
must want to do some construction.
SECOND LANGUAGES
French 9 (FSL)
Prerequisite: 50% in French 8
The student will learn French by looking at specific
situations, stressing oral and written comprehension, as
well as oral and written production.
Please note: if you were enrolled in the French Immersion
program in grade 7 or 8 you will not be eligible to enroll in
French 9. If desired, French 10/20/30 may be challenged
in Grade 10.
Spanish 9
This option course will combine various aspects of Alberta
Education's Spanish 7, 8 and 9 curriculums. It is designed
to introduce students to an alternative second language
and to provide them with fundamental reading, writing and
speaking skills to form the foundation for communicating
in Spanish. A cultural component will also be a part of this
course to introduce students to the wide variety of
Spanish-speaking countries worldwide.
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Main Floor
Portables
Lockers
Lockers are located in
the hallways listed
below (SEE MAP):
Staff Parking
3
4
2
5
1
Back Door
A – 1 – 128
B – 129 – 201
C – 202 – 250
D – 251 – 321
E – 322 – 392
F – 709 – 721
Student Parking
Science Wing
114
Girls
Stairs
D
113
CTS Wing
Automotives
Boys
Lab
Exit
F
Gym
Fabrication
112
Lab 140
E
127
108
128
Foods
C
Girls
Lab 119
Boys
Library
Cafeteria
Stairs / Exit
Atrium
106
Student
104
Boys
B
Services
A
Staff
122
General
Office
Admin
125
Girls
Cosmetology
123
Skills
Stairs / Exit
124
Stairs / Exit
Main Entrance
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Second Floor
Lockers
Lockers are located in
the hallways listed
below (SEE MAP):
G – 437 – 536
H – 537 – 652
I – 670 – 708
English Wing
Stairs / Exit
Mezzanine
238
(access from
gym below )
Open to
236
Gym Below
237
234
I
Book
235
r oom
Book
Gir ls
233
r oom
Art
Room
Drama
Lab
Stairs / Exit
Boys
Open to
205
Atrium
216
Below
201
204
G
221
H
217
202
Exit
218
203
220
Stairs
219
Social Studies/French Wing
Stairs / Exit
Mathematics/Science Wing
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