MY Program Information Handbook - Institut Collégial St. Paul St

Institut Collégial St. Paul’s Collegiate
Elie, Manitoba, R0H 0H0
Telephone: 204-353-2084
Fax: 204-353-2624
www.spc.prsdmb.ca
Program Information Handbook
English and French Immersion Programs
Grade 7 & 8
2014-2015
Institut Collégial St. Paul’s Collegiate
English Program/French Immersion
Manitoba Education recognizes the English and French Immersion programs as
two of the four official school programs.
Middle Years
Students in Grades 7 to 8 are expected to demonstrate learning in the four
foundation skill areas.
Literacy and communication
Human Relations
Problem Solving
Technology
Instruction, skill development, and practice in these four areas are required in all
subject areas.
Compulsory subject areas in Grades 7 and 8
English Program
French Immersion Program
English Language Arts
English Language Arts et Français
Mathematics
Mathématiques
Sciences
Sciences de la nature
Social Studies
Sciences humaines
Physical education/Health
Éducation physique/santé
Arts Education
Éducation artistique
Optional subjects areas
Optional subject areas are offered to expand/challenge a student’s educational
and learning experiences. Among the choices in grade 7 and 8 in both programs
we offer the following: Basic French (English program), Industrial Arts, Home
Economics, Band, Drama and Art. Currently students are required to take on a
rotational basis (20 weeks each) in both grades, Industrial Art and Home
Economics. Additionally, students can choose pending on option subject choices,
1 or more additional options. We will review our optional subject offerings on a
yearly basis.
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This booklet contains information which will be useful to all students in grades 7
or 8 at St. Paul’s Collegiate. It provides the students with a basic outline of the
subjects required and the options available at each level.
GRADE 7 ENGLISH PROGRAM COMPULSORY COURSES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 7
The grade 7 Language Arts course will allow students to understand and
appreciate language. The course will be divided into 4 major areas: spelling,
grammar, reading, and writing. The language strands of listening, speaking,
reading, writing, viewing, and representing will be developed in each area.
Students will also enhance communication by exploring thoughts, ideas, feelings,
and experiences.
MATHEMATICS 7
Patterns and Relations : Use expressions containing unknowns to represent
patterns and to make prediction. Solve problems by using unknowns and
equations.
Statistics and Probability: Develop and defend a plan to collect, display and
analyze data (using median, mode, mean range, extremes and quartiles).
Create and solve problems using probability.
Shape and Space: Solve problems involving circles, time zones, perimeter
and area.
Link angles and properties of parallel lines. Create and analyze patterns and
designs, using congruence, symmetry, slides, flips and turns.
Number Sense: Demonstrate a number sense for decimals, fractions, integers
and whole numbers. Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals and integers to
solve problems. Use rates, ratios and percentages to solve problems.
SOCIAL STUDIES 7
Students focus on environmental, social, and cultural factors that affect quality of
life for people in various places in the world. There are four clusters of study:
Cluster 1: World Geography
Cluster 2: Global Quality of Life
Cluster 3: Ways of Life in Asia, Africa, or Australia
Cluster 4: Human Impact in Europe or the Americas
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SCIENCE 7
This course is designed to provide students with many opportunities to explore,
analyze, evaluate, appreciate and understand the interrelationships between
science technology, society and the environment that will affect their personal
lives, careers, and their future.
Clusters:
1) Interactions with Ecosystems
2) Particle Theory of Matter
3) Forces and Structure
4) Earth’s Crust
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7
The Physical Education program at St. Paul’s Collegiate places an emphasis on
active participation and the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship. The
Physical Education program focuses on five essential learning outcomes, as
outlined by Manitoba’s K-S4 Physical Education/Health Education curriculum.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Movement
Fitness Management
Safety
Personal and Social Management
Healthy Lifestyle Practices
Students are expected to change into proper attire for Phys. Ed. Class. This
should include running shoes, t-shirt or sweatshirt, shorts or sweatpants, or
tracksuit. Some of the activities students may participate in as part of the
Physical Education program include touch football, ultimate, volleyball,
basketball, badminton, low-organized games, soccer, track and field, fitness
testing, baseball/softball, golf, curling, floor hockey, team handball, soft lacrosse,
first aid/CPR, touch rugby, and weight training.
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GRADE 7 IMMERSION PROGRAM COMPULSORY COURSES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 7
The grade 7 Language Arts course will allow students to understand and
appreciate language. The course will be divided into 4 major areas: spelling,
grammar, reading, and writing. The language strands of listening, speaking,
reading, writing, viewing, and representing will be developed in each area.
Students will also enhance communication by exploring thoughts, ideas, feelings,
and experiences.
MATHÉMATIQUES 7
Le programme de mathématiques en septième année comprend 4 principales
catégories de compétence:
1) les nombres
2) la forme et l’espace
3) les régularités
4) la statistique et la probabilité
Le programme a pour but d’augmenter les habiletés de l’élève à résoudre des
problèmes dans chacune de ces catégories. Les élèves doivent être capables
de bien exécuter le calcul mental sans ignorer la nécessité de faire les grands
calculs avec la calculatrice.
The grade 7 math course will reinforce basic mathematical skills, such as
multiplication facts, through the use of mental math strategies and drill. In
addition, this course will encourage the development of creative thinking, logical
thinking, problem solving skills, data analysis skills and co-operative interaction.
Strands of Study:
1) Patterns and Relations
2) Statistics and Probability
3) Shapes and Space
4) Number
SCIENCES HUMAINES 7
L’élève de la septième année se concentrera sur les facteurs écologiques,
sociaux et culturels qui ont une incidence sur la qualité de vie des gens de divers
endroits du monde. Il étudiera la géographie physique et humaine du monde, et
les tendances démo-graphiques mondiales. Il prendra avantage conscience des
peuples indigènes et des modes de vie d'ailleurs. Il étudiera les facteurs qui
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influencent les modes de vie dans les sociétés contemporaines d'Asie, d'Afrique
et d'Australasie. Il se concentrera sur les sociétés contemporaines en Europe et
en Amérique en examinant l’incidence des changements technologiques et de
l’urbanisation. Il prendra conscience des points communs et des divergences
entre les cultures et les sociétés. En étudiant les défis et les opportunités à
l’échelle mondiale, il prendra conscience de l’importance de la cooperation
internationale et commencera à comprendre son rôle de citoyen dans un monde
de plus en plus interdépendant.
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Regroupement 1- La géographie du monde
Regroupement 2- La qualité de vie dans le monde
Regroupement 3- Les modes de vie en Asie, en Afrique ou en Australasie
Regroupement 4- Les incidences humaines en Europe ou en Amérique
Grade 7 students focus on environmental, social, and cultural factors that affect
quality of life for people in various places in the world. They study physical and
human geography and global demographic trends. Students enhance their
awareness of indigenous peoples and explore ways of life in other places. They
examine how various factors shape ways of life in a contemporary society of
Asia, Africa, or Australasia*. They also focus on a contemporary society in
Europe or the Americas as they consider the human impact of urbanization and
technological change. Students become aware of the commonalities that link
cultures and societies and the disparities that divide them. As they explore global
challenges and opportunities, students become aware of the importance of
international cooperation and begin to understand their roles as citizens in an
increasingly interdependent world.
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Cluster 1: World Geography
Cluster 2: Global Quality of Life
Cluster 3: Ways of Life in Asia, Africa, or Australasia
Cluster 4: Human Impact in Europe or the Americas
SCIENCES DE LA NATURE 7
Le programme de Sciences de la Nature de la 7e année présente un ensemble
des 3 disciplines scientifiques, soit les sciences de la vie, les sciences physiques
et les sciences de la Terre et l’espace. Certains de ces concepts seront étudiés
en profondeur, mais les concepts scientifiques plus complexes seront l’objet
d’études spécialisées au niveau secondaire.
Un des buts principaux de l’étude de sciences de la nature au niveau présecondaire est de présenter à l’élève le plus de contact possible avec le monde
des sciences, ce qui le préparera à entreprendre des études plus avancées au
niveau secondaire.
Le programme des sciences de la nature est basé sur l’expérience. Il doit tenir
compte non seulement du “quoi” mais aussi du “comment” dans l’enseignement
des sciences naturelles. C’est aussi un programme qui passera donc des
notions relativement simples à des notions plus complexes, du concret à
l’abstrait.
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Il y a 4 regroupements:
1) Les interactions au sein des écosystèmes
2) La théorie particulaire de la matière
3) Les forces et les structures
4) La croûte terrestre
The grade 7 Science program presents a grouping of the 3 scientific disciplines:
life sciences, physical science and the science of earth and space. Although
some topics are explored in great detail, in depth study of other topics is reserved
for specialized study at the senior level.
One of the main purposes of studying the sciences at the middle years level is to
introduce the students to these concepts thus preparing them for more advanced
study at the senior level.
This is an experience based program which focuses not only on the “what” but
also the “how” of the science world. It is a program that takes students from
simple concepts to more complex ones, from concrete to abstract.
The 4 clusters include:
1) Interactions within Ecosystems
2) Particle Theory of Matter
3) Forces and Structure
4) Earth’s Crust
FRANÇAIS 7
Le programme vise à développer un bilinguisme fonctionnel chez les élèves qui
désirent apprendre le français comme langue seconde. Ce programme
comprend de quatre domaines d’apprentissage: compréhension orale et écrite,
production orale et écrite.
L’apprentissage se fait à travers des produits médiatiques (moyens de
communication et technologies), courtes histoires, étude de roman, discours,
écritures, grammaire, vocabulaire et activités culturelles.
The aim of the program is to provide the students who wish to learn French as a
Second Language with the opportunity to become functionally bilingual. The
program consists of four interrelated units: oral and written comprehension, oral
and written messages. The learning process is accomplished through mass
media products (means of communication and technology), short stories, novel
study, speech, writing, grammar, vocabulary and cultural activities.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7
The Physical Education program at St. Paul’s Collegiate places an emphasis on
active participation and the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship. The
Physical Education program focuses on five essential learning outcomes, as
outlined by Manitoba’s K-S4 Physical Education/Health Education curriculum.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Movement
Fitness Management
Safety
Personal and Social Management
Healthy Lifestyle Practices
Students are expected to change into proper attire for Phys. Ed. Class. This
should include running shoes, t-shirt or sweatshirt, shorts or sweatpants, or
tracksuit. Some of the activities students may participate in as part of the
Physical Education program include touch football, ultimate, volleyball,
basketball, badminton, low-organized games, soccer, track and field, fitness
testing, baseball/softball, golf, curling, floor hockey, team handball, soft lacrosse,
first aid/CPR, touch rugby, and weight training.
OPTIONS COURSES / FORMATION PERSONELLE
INDUSTRIAL ARTS 7
The grade 7 course will focus on woodworking and the basic concepts and
processes involved. There will be a huge emphasis placed on safety. Students
will learn about different aspects involved in woodworking. These include: the
safe use of hand tools, power tools and machines, measurement, lumber
defects, wood types, and finishing. Students will use the knowledge and skills
gained to construct a project.
HOME ECONOMICS 7
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Students will develop an appreciation, understanding, and the skills needed for
the selection and use of textiles. They will be provided with opportunities to
construct a textile project.
FOODS AND NUTRITION
Students gain an understanding of how food and food choices affect their overall
health. Canada's Food Guide is emphasized as a model for making food choices.
Students will have an opportunity to prepare and consume nutritious and healthy
foods, while working as part of a kitchen group.
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BAND 7
The instrumental music (band) program offers students the opportunity to play a
musical instrument in a group setting. The program focuses on group
performance, both in the classroom and in community concerts. Students also
gain an appreciation and knowledge of many musical styles through the band
repertoire studied, which ranges from classical to popular compositions.
(Entry: Grade 7 – no musical experience required).
DRAMA 7
The drama section involves students in a variety of dramatic activities such as
skits, improv and team building activities.
ART 7
The art course enables students to use and experience a variety of art mediums
and styles. Grades are based mainly on participation, attitude and growth.
BASIC FRENCH 7 (English program)
The purpose of the Basic French curriculum is to encourage the students to learn
how to communicate and manipulate the French language. The program is not
designed to make students bilingual. French is not only the subject matter, but
also the language of instruction; this encourages a multidimensional approach
consisting of four components: experience/communication, culture,
language and general language education.
Students may explore topics such as: School, food, animals, sports, pass-times,
festival du voyageur, intricacies of language, etc.
Students will be asked to participate in: speaking activities, read aloud, skits,
games, crafts, independent reading, journal writing, etc.
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GRADE 8 ENGLISH PROGRAM COMPULSORY COURSES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 8
The aim of the Language Arts program is to increase each student’s ability to
read, write, speak, listen, view and represent. This is done through a thematic
approach incorporating short story, grammar, poetry, writing, vocabulary and
novel study. A wide range of instruction strategies and assessment techniques
will be incorporated.
MATHEMATICS 8
This course takes a hands-on practical approach to Mathematics. The core
topics are problem-solving, algebra, data management, geometry, measurement,
number concepts and number operations. Mental math is stressed, however
most large calculations are done with the calculator.
SCIENCE 8
This course is designed to provide students with many opportunities to explore,
analyze, evaluate, appreciate and understand the interrelationships between
science technology, society and the environment that will affect their personal
lives, careers, and their future.
Topics covered will be:
1) Cells and Organ System
2) Optic
3) Fluids
4) Water Systems
SOCIAL STUDIES 8
Grade 8 students explore societies of the past and make connections between
the past and present. They examine the origins of human societies from early
hunter-gatherer ways of life to societies of the nineteenth century. They study
significant people, ideas, and events of historical periods that have shaped the
modern world and consider the implications of contact between diverse societies.
As student explore selected past societies, they become aware of different world
views and the factors that influence change in societies. They assess the
influence of the past on the present and develop an appreciation for the historical
significance of past societies and civilizations.
Cluster 1: Understanding Societies Past and Present
Cluster 2: Early Societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, or the Indus Valley
Cluster 3: Ancient Societies of Greece and Rome
Cluster 4: Transition to the Modern World (Circa 500 to 1400)
Cluster 5: Shaping the Modern World (Circa 1400 to 1850)
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8
The Physical Education program at St. Paul’s Collegiate places an emphasis on
active participation and the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship. The
Physical Education program focuses on five essential learning outcomes, as
outlined by Manitoba’s K-S4 Physical Education/Health Education curriculum.
1) Movement
2) Fitness Management
3) Safety
4) Personal and Social
5) Management
6) Healthy Lifestyle Practices
Students are expected to change into proper attire for Phys. Ed. Class. This
should include running shoes, t-shirt or sweatshirt, shorts or sweatpants, or
tracksuit. Some of the activities students may participate in as part of the
Physical Education program include touch football, ultimate, volleyball,
basketball, badminton, low-organized games, soccer, track and field, fitness
testing, baseball/softball, golf, curling, floor hockey, team handball, soft lacrosse,
first aid/CPR, touch rugby, and weight training.
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GRADE 8 IMMERSION PROGRAM COMPULSORY COURSES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 8
The aim of the Language Arts program is to increase each student’s ability to
read, write, speak, listen, view and represent. This is done through a thematic
approach incorporating short story, grammar, poetry, writing, vocabulary and
novel study. A wide range of instruction strategies and assessment techniques
will be incorporated.
MATHÉMATIQUES 8
Le programme de mathématiques en huitième année comprend 4 principales
catégories de compétence:
1) les nombres
2) la forme et l’espace
3) les régularités
4) la statistique et la probabilité
Le programme a pour but d’augmenter les habiletés de l’élève à résoudre des
problèmes dans chacune de ces catégories. Les élèves doivent être capables de
bien exécuter le calcul mental sans ignorer la nécessité de faire les grands
calculs avec la calculatrice.
This course takes a hands-on practical approach to Mathematics. The core
topics are problem-solving, algebra, data management, geometry, measurement,
number concepts and number operations. Mental math is stressed and most
large calculations are done with the calculator.
SCIENCES DE LA NATURE 8
Le programme vise à aider les élèves à acquérir une culture scientifique basée
sur des habiletés à faire de la recherche, à résoudre des problèmes et à prendre
des décisions afin de poursuivre l’apprentissage tout au long de leur vie.
Il y a 4 regroupements:
1) Des cellules aux systèmes organiques
2) Les fluides
3) L’optique
4) Les systèmes hydrographiques
Les quatre composantes du programme permettent aux élèves de comprendre et
d’acquérir des habiletés pour ce qu'est la recherche scientifique et aussi d’établir
des liens entre les sciences, la technologie, la société et l’environnement.
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This program aims to help the students acquire a scientific culture based on the
ability to do research, resolve problems and make decisions in order to pursue
lifelong learning. Acquiring a scientific culture is accomplished through study of
the four units of the program:
1) Cells and organ systems
2) Fluids
3) Optics
4) Water systems
This enables the students to understand and acquire abilities to do research and
also establishes links between science, technology, society and the environment.
SCIENCES HUMAINES 8
L’élève de la huitième année étudiera les sociétés anciennes et établira des liens
entre le passé et le présent. Il examinera les origines des sociétés humaines,
depuis les sociétés de chasseurs-cueilleurs jusqu’à celles du XIXe siècle. Il
étudiera des personnes, des idées et des événements historiques qui ont
marqué le monde moderne et examinera l’incidence des contacts interculturels
entre différentes sociétés. En étudiant des sociétés choisies du passé, il prendra
conscience de visions du monde divergentes et des facteurs qui influencent les
changements dans les sociétés. Il évaluera l’influence du passé sur le présent et
appréciera la signification historique des sociétés et des civilisations du passé.
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Regroupement 1- Comprendre les sociétés passées et actuelles
Regroupement 2- Les premières sociétés de la Mésopotamie, de l’Égypte
et de vallée de l’Indus
Regroupement 3- Les sociétés anciennes de la Grèce et de Rome
Regroupement 4- La transition vers le monde moderne
Regroupement 5- La formation du monde moderne
Grade 8 students explore societies of the past and make connections between
the past and present. They examine the origins of human societies from early
hunter-gatherer ways of life to societies of the nineteenth century. They study
significant people, ideas, and events of historical periods that have shaped the
modern world and consider the implications of contact between diverse societies.
As students explore selected past societies, they become aware of different
world views and the factors that influence change in societies. They assess the
influence of the past on the present and develop an appreciation for the historical
significance of past societies and civilizations.
Cluster 1: Understanding Societies Past and Present
Cluster 2: Early Societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, or the Indus Valley
Cluster 3: Ancient Societies of Greece and Rome
Cluster 4: Transition to the Modern World (Circa 500 to 1400)
Cluster 5: Shaping the Modern World (Circa 1400 to 1850)
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FRANÇAIS 8
Le programme vise à développer un bilinguisme fonctionnel chez les élèves qui
désirent apprendre le français comme langue seconde. Ce programme
comprend quatre domaines d’apprentissage: compréhension orale et écrite,
production orale et écrite. L’apprentissage se fait à travers des produits
médiatiques (moyens de communication et technologies), courtes histoires,
étude de roman, discours, écritures, grammaire, vocabulaire et activités
culturelles.
The aim of the program is to provide the students who wish to learn French as a
Second Language with the opportunity to become functionally bilingual. The
program consists of four interrelated units: oral and written comprehension, oral
and written messages. The learning process is accomplished through mass
media products (means of communication and technology), short stories, novel
study, speech, writing, grammar, vocabulary and cultural activities.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8
The Physical Education program at St. Paul’s Collegiate places an emphasis on
active participation and the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship. The
Physical Education program focuses on five essential learning outcomes, as
outlined by Manitoba’s K-S4 Physical Education/Health Education curriculum.
1) Movement
2) Fitness Management
3) Safety
4) Personal and Social Management
5) Healthy Lifestyle Practices
Students are expected to change into proper attire for Phys. Ed. Class. This
should include running shoes, t-shirt or sweatshirt, shorts or sweatpants, or
tracksuit. Some of the activities students may participate in as part of the
Physical Education program include touch football, ultimate, volleyball,
basketball, badminton, low-organized games, soccer, track and field, fitness
testing, baseball/softball, golf, curling, floor hockey, team handball, soft lacrosse,
first aid/CPR, touch rugby, and weight training.
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OPTIONS COURSES / FORMATION PERSONELLE
HOME ECONOMICS 8
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Students will develop an appreciation, understanding, and the skills needed for
the selection, use and care of textiles. Students will use a sewing machine and
serger to complete a textile project.
FOODS AND NUTRITION
Students will understand how food and the nutrients they contain impact their
health and well-being. They will have an opportunity to plan, prepare and
consume nutritious foods.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS 8
Students will continue to expand their knowledge in the field of woodworking.
This course will also have a great emphasis placed on safety. Students will be
expected to demonstrate a greater understanding of the concepts and processes
involved in woodworking. They will use of the tools and machines to construct a
project.
BAND 8
The instrumental music (band) program offers students the opportunity to play a
musical instrument in a group setting. The program focuses on group
performance, both in the classroom and in community concerts. Students also
gain an appreciation and knowledge of many musical styles through the band
repertoire studied, which ranges from classical to popular compositions. The
program builds on the skills learned in grade 7 band.
DRAMA 8
The drama section involves students in a variety of dramatic activities such as
skits, improv and team building activities.
ART 8
The art course enables students to use and experience a variety of art mediums
and styles. Grades are based mainly on participation, attitude and growth.
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BASIC FRENCH 8 (English program)
The purpose of the Basic French curriculum is to encourage the students to learn
how to communicate and manipulate the French language. The program is not
designed to make students bilingual. French is not only the subject matter, but
also the language of instruction; this encourages a multidimensional approach
consisting of four components: experience/communication, culture,
language and general language education.
Students may explore topics such as: School, food, animals, sports, pass-times,
festival du voyageur, intricacies of language, etc.
Students will be asked to participate in: speaking activities, read aloud, skits,
games, crafts, independent reading, journal writing, etc.
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At St. Paul's Collegiate we believe that our students' quest for lifelong
learning is facilitated through challenging experiences that develop
knowledge, skills, and values in a positive environment.
A l'Institut Collégial Saint Paul, nous croyons que la poursuite de
l'apprentissage continu chez les élèves est facilitée par la présentation de
défis qui visent le développement des connaissances, des habiletés et des
valeurs dans un environnement positif.
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