Welcome to Okanagan Mission Secondary School

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• Welcome to Okanagan Mission Secondary School!
• Grade 7 Course Selection Meeting

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Tonights Meeting

• The purpose of tonights meeting is to outline
  for you the many opportunities for your child
  here at OKM and to take the first step in making
  the transition process from elementary to
  secondary school as seamless as possible.

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Philosophy of Education at OKM

• We are focused on creating opportunities to
  enhance each students individual potential,
  helping them excel in academics, athletics,
  leadership, and the fine arts and applied skills.
• We also offer a wide range of extra curricular
  activities to enrich students high school
  experience.
• We believe that ALL students can learn and
  achieve success.

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Philosophy of Education at OKM

• OKM has implemented a school-wide system of
  prevention and intervention strategies to
  identify and support at risk or under
  supported students.
• Students with unique and difficult circumstances
  will have whatever support is necessary wrapped
  around them to help them succeed.

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Philosophy of Education at OKM

• Students who are struggling academically in any
  of their courses are identified at regular
  intervals and are required to access help as soon
  as they experience difficulty.
• Students who are at risk of failing will be
  directed to the schools Academic Intervention
  Program, or alternate support to ensure they are
  held accountable for learning.

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OKM Students are Achieving Academic Excellence!

• Some Academic Highlights from Last Year
• OKM Grade 9 District Science and Math Exam
  Results were 10 above the rest of the school
  district.
• OKMs Grade 10 Provincial Exam Marks were
  substantially above the provincial average Math
  4.4, English 9.2, and Science 3.7
• 21 Provincial Scholarships by last years grads
• Grade 12 Provincial Exam Results well above the
  district average.

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School Results
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of Grade 12 Students Eligible to Graduate Who
Graduate
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Transition Process

• Feb 8th and 12th OKM Administration
  Counsellors visited AME (8th) DWE (12th) to
  discuss course options and transition with grade
  7 students. Course selection sheets were
  distributed.
• Feb 11th Parents are introduced to program and
  course options
• Feb 15th After being signed by parents, Course
  Selection sheets are returned to the grade 7
  teacher.

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• Feb 21st 715 Hockey Information Night 830
  Soccer Information Night
• April 23rd Grade 7 student and parent
  connection night 700 830 p.m.
• May 5th Back-Packers program. OKM students to
  visit DWE.
• May 7th Back-Packers program. OKM students to
  visit AME.

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• August Grade 7s are phoned and invited to the
  opening day Link Crew orientation session.
• Sept. 2nd New grade 8s spend 1/2 day in the
  school with Link Crew leaders.
• September All new grade 8s are assigned Peer
  Counsellors and will be invited to participate in
  an OKM school spirit event.

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Link Crew Activities

• Grade 8s will continue to connect with their
  peers and their mentors from the Leadership
  Excellence Program
• Kelowna Rockets Fun Night
• PJ Movie Night
• Study Skills Night
• Jr. Pep Rallies
• Battle of the Books
• One to One Peer Reading Program

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Grade 8 Course Selection

• English 8, English 8 Honors, Dynamics English 8
  (based on assessment and teacher recommendation)
• Math 8, Dynamics Math 8 , Math 9 Honors (for
  those who have completed Compacted Math in grade
  7)
• Social Studies 8
• Science 8
• PE 8
• French 8
• Living Skills 8 (Home Ec and Industrial Ed)
• Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Intro Band, or Visual and
  Performing Arts)
• Health and Career Education 8 (integrated into
  subject areas)

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Unique Curricular Programs

• High Performance Program
• Hockey Canada Skills Academy Program
• OKM Soccer Academy
• Honours Programs in English and Math
• Dynamic Reading and Math Programs
• Academic Intervention Program

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Extra Curricular Programs

• Athletics Field Hockey, Rugby, Cross Country,
  Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Golf,
  Tennis, Soccer, Football.
• Clubs Debating, Social Justice, Craft Club,
  School Store, CrimeStoppers, Mountain Biking,
  Drama, Book Club, and more!

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For Further Information764-4185

• Counselling and course selection Mark Watson
• Learning Assistance Brenda Kirsch
• Administration Randy Horne, Jamie Robinson, or
  Michael Kormany
• Registration Wanda Mazurkewich

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OKM Unique Programs Information Nights

• All at OKM in the Multi Purpose room
• Hockey Canada Skills Academy Thursday, February
  21st at 715
• OKM Soccer Academy Thursday, February 21st at
  830
• OKM High Performance Program Contact Pauline
  Wignall

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Thank You For Coming!We look forward to having
your son or daughter be part of our community!