Art Trip Exploratory
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Quarters
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
8
Both Girls and Boys
3
9
No
Only open to students already registered.
Art trip If you are going on the Spring Break trip, then you will be assigned to this exploratory, so there’s no need to sign up now. The exploratory is limited to students who will be going on the trip.
During the exploratory students will be exploring the places they will be visiting and the activities they will be doing.
This is an exploratory designed to handle the necessary logistics and to bond as a group through language and culture.
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Chinese Book Club
Grades:
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Quarters
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
1, 3, 4
16
No
Students select in Powerschool
In this exploratory, we will read Chinese stories, novels, historical stories and essays.
We will share what we have read by doing different activities.
If you like reading in Chinese, join us!
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
French Trip Preparation
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
3
16
No
Students enroll through their French teacher.
French trip to Québec If you are going on the Spring Break trip, then you will be assigned to this exploratory, so there’s no need to sign up now.
The exploratory is limited to students who will be going on the trip. During the exploratory students will be exploring the places they will be visiting and the activities they will be doing.
This is an exploratory designed to handle the necessary logistics and to bond as a group through language and culture.
Grade 8 - Grade 9 Transition Preparation
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8
Both Girls and Boys
4
ALL
No
Manditory for all grade 8 students in Q4
All grade 8 students will prepare for their transition to high school and plan for their transition ceremony and celebration
This Exploratory is manditory for all grade 8 students in Quarter 4.
Jazz Band and Improv
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7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
3
20
No
Students select in Powerschool
Play some jazz!
This group will work on jazz songs, learn to improvise, and find opportunites to add music to our middle school!
nstruments - sax, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, guitar , bass, drums, piano, clarinet, flute - lets gig!
For grades 7&8 only
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Rock Band - See Ms Wanamaker to signup
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
1, 2, 4
12
No
see Ms Wanamaker to sign-up
Gather your band and sign up together to spend your quarter perfecting your set.
We will be choosing a piece or two to arrange, learn and practice. We will also discuss equipment set up, stage presence and some basic music theory as it applies to rock music.
If you’re interested, you and your band mates (4-6 members) must see Ms. Wanmaker to sign-up. Limited to 1 rock band per quarter.
Scholars Prep (WSC)
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
2, 3
18-21
Yes
Please see Mr Irwin to become involved
Do you want to compete with thousands of other scholars all around the world?
If so, come on and join us in prep for the World Scholar’s Cup. Depending upon your scores, you may be eligible for the world competition (held this year in the USA).
This is a great opportunity to make friends and have fun (with alpacas)!
This is a student-led exploratory that will be supervised by a teacher.
Spanish Trip Preparations
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Registration
Method:
7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
3
20
No
Only open to students already registered.
For students traveling with Señora Vella to Barcelona on Spring Break.The exploratory is limited to students who will be going on the trip.
During the exploratory students will be exploring the places they will be visiting and the activities they will be doing.
This is an exploratory designed to handle the necessary logistics and to bond as a group through language and culture.
Star Wars Fandemonium
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Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
3
16
No
Students select in Powerschool
May the Force Be With You, or May the 4th Be With You????? Which one is it supposed to be? This is for anyone that shares a love of the films, tv, cartoons and anything that is Star Wars new, or old.
We will discuss the movies, how they were made, why they are so popular as well as try and plan a fun activity or event for May the 4th.
We will talk about some of the underlying messages, themes, which characters are our favourite or least favourite and how George Lucas was able to create the largest film and visual effects company the world has known.
Come one come all and try to save the galaxy from the Dark Side.
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
French Basics
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
1, 2, 4
15
No
Students select in Powerschool
Have you considered taking French class, but didn’t want to commit to a full year?
This class is for students who are not currently enrolled in French language class.
You will learn basic communication skills so that you can dazzle your friends with a new language and see if this is a language that you might like to study more in the future.
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Creative Writing
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Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
1, 2, 3
16
No
Students select in Powerschool
Do you love stories, poems, plays, or songs? Write your own!
With creative writing, you can express your feelings, create your own world, or be whoever you want to be.
As a community of artists, we will decide how to publish our work together, and we will celebrate our creations.
Let's write together!
Spanish Basics
Grades:
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Quarters
Offered:
Max Nr of Students:
Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
4
15
No
Students select in Powerschool
Have you considered taking Spanish class, but didn’t want to commit to a full year?
This class is for students who are not currently enrolled in Spanish language class.
You will learn basic communication skills so that you can dazzle your friends with a new language and see if this is a language that you might like to study more in the future.
WORD CHALLENGES and BOOK CLUB
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Method:
6-8
Both Girls and Boys
4
15
No
Students select in Powerschool
Do you enjoy word challenges? Want to strengthen your ability to solve
word puzzles? Try these sample questions: Answer with a two word phrase in which the two words are opposites of each other:
a weighty lantern = ______ _________
Rearrange the letters to get a common girl’s name: s o i l _______
In this exploratory you’ll read books and solve puzzles in small groups.
Answers: heavy light s o I l Lois
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Chinese Comedy Language Art
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Method:
8 Only
Both Girls and Boys
4
18
No
Students select in Powerschool
Do you want to watch the videos of modern Chinese comic language arts?
We are going to watch 相声 (cross talk) and 小品 (comedy skit) performed by famous Chinese performers, such as Degang Guo and Ling Jia.
Come and enjoy!
Pep-band / Jazz Band
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Method:
6-8
Both Girls and Boys
1
25
No
Students select in Powerschool
Do you like playing jazz and pop songs with your friends?
Want to entertain people at sporting events, lunch, interntaional fair , or wherever else we can find the opportunity?
Help choose the songs, conduct, and bring some fun music to our campus!
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
French Chef
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Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
1, 2, 4
12
No
Students select in Powerschool
During this exploratory you will explore different dishes from salads to desserts that are savored in the French world.
We will discover recipe secrets, menu ideas and cook French food.
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Exploring the neighborhood
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Method:
7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
4
22
No
Students Select in Powerschool
Students will explore their cosmic neighborhood. Students will be learning and researching about our place in space, with in the Universe.
CSI - CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
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Method:
7
Both Girls and Boys
4
12
No
Students select in Powerschool
CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) is a “hands-on” and computer-based exploratory into the science behind solving crimes.
The topics include: fingerprinting, face recognition, hair analysis, blood typing, crime scene analysis, and others. CSI is real science!
Grades:
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Quarters
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
2, 3
15
No
Students select in Powerschool
Want to learn how to write a short article for a magazine or newspaper? Want to try and get published in the Eagle Review?
We’ll practice choosing interesting topics, interviewing strategies, and composing feature articles with strong hooks and information that readers want. Who knows? Maybe a local newspaper will even run one of your pieces.
Non-fiction Feature Writing
Book Illustration
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Method:
6, 7
Both Girls and Boys
4
24
No
Students select in Powerschool
Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy art?
Book Illustration is an exploratory where we will learn about what goes in to book illustrations, methods used and we will then create our own book illustrations.
Come prepared to read & illustrate!
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
NFL Club
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Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
3
20
No
Students select in Powerschool
Are you interested in American football?
Have you ever wanted to watch NFL games and learn more about America's most popular sport?
Now's your chance!
Sign up for NFL Club, where you will watch games and play games outside with your best buddies.
3 on 3 Hoops
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
7
Both Girls and Boys
4
12
No
Students select in Powerschool
Come outside and play some basketball. We'll set up teams of three and play tournament style. Improve your skill, get some exercise, and have some fun.
Book Illustration
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7
Both Girls and Boys
4
24
No
Students select in Powerschool
Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy art?
Book Illustration is an exploratory where we will learn about what goes in to book illustrations, methods used and we will then create our own book illustrations.
Come prepared to read & illustrate!
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Doco Club
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Method:
8 Only
Both Girls and Boys
1, 3
12
No
Students select in Powerschool
Do you like documentaries? Do you wish to learn how to create your own here at school about a topic that you are most interested in? Do you know that documentaries are a great way to make people more socially aware of issues that influene thier everyday lives? Do you want to get a message out to the public about a passion you have or a cause that you want to support? Come join the DOCO CLUB where we will be watching and learning about documentaries and planning our own. Come with a passion for film and an idea or cause you wish to explore!!!
Basketball
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Method:
6, 7
Both Girls and Boys
4
26
No
Students select in Powerschool
Want to improve your basketball skills?
Come join in on the fun as we run ball handling, shooting and passing drills that will help improve your game.
Bring it on!!
EAL Support for all EAL Pull Out Students
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Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
2
12
No
Organizing teacher to supply name list to office
Students in EAL Pull-out will meet with their grade level EAL teacher to exand their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Do you like what you’re learning in your school classes but wish they took things just a bit further? These exploratory courses take school subjects and expand them to include the things you might not learn in class.
EXPAND
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Documentary-style videos
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Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
2
12
No
Students select in Powerschool
The focus of this exploratory is improving the overall quality of your finished product when making a video for school or for fun.
We will look at the do's and don'ts of capturing video. We'll discuss background and lighting, sound quality and different types of camera shots.
We'll also learn to use A-roll and B-roll footage, the rule of thirds, and more.
EAL Support for all EAL Push In Students
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Offered:
Max Nr of Students:
Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
1
12
No
Organizing teacher to supply name list to office
Students in EAL Push-in will meet with their grade level EAL teacher to exand their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Executive Functioning Skills/Learning Support
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Quarters
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Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
2
12
No
Organizing teacher to supply name list to office
If you are a student in our Learning Support Program, this is the place you get to come to for all the extra support that you need!
We cant wait to see you here!
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Exploring Chinese Cinema
Grades:
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Quarters
Offered:
Max Nr of Students:
Student Led?:
Registration
Method:
6, 7, 8
Both Girls and Boys
1, 2, 3, 4
16
No
Students select in Powerschool
In this exploratory, we will get to know more about China through exploring Chinese film and TV. Everything we watch will have English subtitles, so you don't need to speak Chinese to enjoy the fun.
We will share what we have read by doing different activities.
If you like watching TV or movies and want to learn more about China, this is the exploratory for you!
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
Sorry, this exploratory is not offered this semester
