SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
2010-2011
Special Education Team: Mme L. Golden, Mrs. C. Swanson, Mrs. T. Tomins
The Sir Winston Churchill Special Education Team is committed to supporting all students in a variety of ways. We pride ourselves in advocating for all students, identified or not, that may need a helping hand.
The staff in this department will communicate important information to subject-specific teachers
regarding all identified students. As a team we will update the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
which lists accommodations that are put in place in order to help support these students in class.
This department also provides intensive support directly to students, either through a scheduled
Resource Period, a scheduled by-weekly visit (grade 9 & 10), or on an informal basis as students’
needs arise.
Workshops
Assistive Technology:
We will be offering a workshop for students who feel that the use of assistive technology may benefit them. The program called Premier Tools is available to all students and is installed on every DSBN computer. It may be used for daily work, on tests and/or exams. It reads, summarizes, and a whole lot more. If interested, please sign up in the Resource Room.
Numeracy: We will be running some workshops to prepare the grade 9 students for the EQAO math test. Resource staff in conjunction with the math department will run prep sessions sometime in the Fall of 2010 and Spring of 2011.
Literacy: Literacy workshops will be held through the Literacy Committee on a needs basis. Call us for further information.
FYI...
EQAO TESTING:
• GRADE 9: All grade 9 students will be writing the Math EQAO test during their scheduled math class near the end of the semester.
Students who have an IEP are entitled to write this test with the specific accommodations listed in their Individual Education Plan.
• GRADE 10: All grade 10 students will be writing the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) in April/ 2011
Students who have an IEP are entitled to write this test with the specific accommodations listed in their Individual Education Plan.
ENRICHMENT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
A variety of enrichment activities are available for gifted and/or academically strong students in order to provide alternative experiences to the classroom. These opportunities are aimed at enhancing critical and creative thinking skills. The activities offered this year are as follows:
SEMESTER 1:
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Intended grade level/ subject |
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Peer Tutoring Tutors are in constant demand. Sign up in the Resource Room and earn community service hours or points towards the school letter. |
on-going |
all grades |
FREE |
Reach for the Top and/or Quiz Bowl See Mr. Robineau for more details |
on-going |
all grades |
FREE |
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Travel back in history to the time of China’s Warrior Emperor and his Terracotta Army. “ROM school visits offer an engaging guided experience delving into Ancient Civilizations, World History and Social Sciences in the era of The Warrior Emperor.” |
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History |
TBA ($12/student + transportation) |
The Works of Literature Seminar by Dr. James Allard @ Brock University In a seminar setting, students will examine key works of literature from a variety of genres and time periods. This seminar is an excellent opportunity to engage students with critical thinking and literature. (See Mrs. Cox for further info) |
Last Thursday of every month |
English |
FREE |
The Shaw Festival: The Doctor’s Dilemma + backstage tour (See Mrs. DiGirolamo) |
October 22
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Drama/ English |
$30.00 |
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Students participate in four program areas and may achieve Bronze, Silver and/or Gold Medals. Check the website www.dukeofed.org |
An information meeting will take place in Oct/Nov for interested students |
All grades |
Registration fee is $30.00 |
Pascal, Cayley, Fermat and Euclid Math contest preparation session: Professors from Waterloo will be coming to help students prepare for upcoming math contests. |
November
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all grades |
FREE |
The National Ballet of Canada • Cinderella • The Nutcracker • Alice in Wonderland |
Nov 11-20 Dec 11-Jan 2 June 4-25 |
All grades |
TBA |
Hot Talks at Brock University: Beyond Green: Art and the Environment This presentation brings together artists and environmentalists who address the industrial and natural landscape and incorporate sustainable thinking in their art and social change in their message www.brocku.ca/rodmanhall/events/index.php |
Nov 18
7PM
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Art/All grades |
FREE for students |
Michener Institute for Applied Health Science (Toronto, Ontario) Discover the 'high-tech' and 'high-touch' careers in Medical Radiation Sciences. Learn about Michener's joint degree-diploma programs with the University of Toronto. Tours of Diagnostic Departments including: nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, cytology and genetics, ultrasound, respiratory therapy, chiropody |
Medical Radiation Sciences Open House on January 10, 2011 5-7pm
⋅November 18th ⋅January 13th ⋅February 10th ⋅March 17th |
All Grades/ Science |
Transportation TBA |
McMaster Brain Bee Modelled after a spelling bee, students take turns answering questions about the brain and neuroscience. |
Competition date is Feb 22,2011
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All grades |
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Waterloo Unlimited Design Theme: From engineering and the environment to science fiction and virtual reality, students will spend a week exploring the theme of Design (application deadline is Dec. 15th)
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March 14 - 18, 2011
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Grade 11 |
$520 - program cost - meals included - supervised hotel stay -transportation |
DSBN Chess Tournament |
March 2011 |
All grades |
TBA |
E=MC² An enrichment mini-course offered through Queen’s University for highly motivated above average and gifted students. Students study a subject of their choice and live in residence. |
May 2-6, 2011 |
grades 9 - 11 |
$525.00 + transportation |
Creating Leadership Among Youth (CLAY): A 4day, 3night leadership conference for youth at McMaster University |
May/2011 |
All grades/ Leadership |
$200.00 |
Waterloo Unlimited Vision Theme: Students will consider the perspectives of scientists, engineers, writers, philosophers, and others as they examine the theme of Vision. From eyesight to imagination and fine art to flight. |
May 15-19, 2011 |
grade 10 |
$520 - program cost - meals included - supervised hotel accommodations + transportation |
Waterloo Chemistry Competitions The competitive examination for the awards may be written by any high school student. The exam is intended for students who are completing, or have recently completed, their second high school chemistry course (about 200 instructional hours). Most such students will be in their final pre-university year. ◘ Chem 13 News Exam (Grade 12 Curriculum) http://www.chem13newsexam.uwaterloo.ca ◘ Avogadro Exam (Grade 11 Curriculum) |
May 12 May 19 |
Grade 11 and 12 Chemistry |
Free |
The Wonder Coaster Contest In conjunction with the Physics, Science & Math Program. Student teams design roller coasters, and win prizes based on technical merit, creativity, and most exciting to ride. See website for specifics, and judging criteria. www.canadaswonderland.com |
Friday May 13, 2011 |
All grades/ Math, Science, Tech |
TBA |
Brock University Scientifically Yours A two day Science adventure for Grade 11 girls. Girls stay at the Brock University campus and experience university life, and amazing workshops and activities in different science disciplines. |
May 2011 |
Grade 11 Girls/ Physics/ Biology/ Chemistry/ |
Approximately $200 -includes food, activities, and housing |