Journey Middle School



Journey Middle School

EXPLORATORY #1 REGISTRATION FORM

January 23 - March 27, 2020

The Exploratory Programme is designed to allow students to explore non-traditional courses. Classes are based upon teacher passion and provide an outstanding opportunity for students to share or to develop that passion. Our website provides information that will enable students and parents to discuss exploratory options and to choose from the list below.

Students are encouraged to explore, in the true sense of the word, by selecting from the offerings listed. Exploratories are part of the curriculum. Attendance is mandatory and students will be receiving a work habit on their report card.

Many exploratories fill up on the first day so be sure to:

Complete this form, have a parent sign it, bring in your fee for your first choice only and pass it in to the office starting Monday, January 13th. Forms need to be in no later than Thursday, January 16th, 2020

Student Name:_______________________________________________

Teacher:__________________________ Div._______ Grade:_________

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Parent/Guardian Signature

Please make your selections carefully. Fill in all four spaces and do not list any course more than once.

Session 3 Course Name

1st Choice ____________________________________________________________________

2nd Choice ___________________________________________________________________

3rd Choice ___________________________________________________________________

4th Choice ___________________________________________________________________

• FIELD SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA

• ROCK ‘N ROLL (by application)

• MOUNTAIN BIKING

• *CREATIVE PLAY & JEWELRY MAKING ($10)

• DonCraft

• *SKETCHY ($5)

• SWIMMING ($16)

• COMICS AND CARTOONING

• *BRAIDING AND MORE ($3)

• *PHOTOGRAPHY ($5)

• *CLUB IRON ($5)

• TABLE TOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES

• *SKETCH AND PAINT ($10)

• SCHOOL NEWSPAPER

• *KIDS’ BAKING - GRADE 7 ($10)

• *CANADIAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING ($13)

• YEARBOOK

• *BOXING ($15)

REMEMBER: HAVE THIS FORM SIGNED, WITH YOUR FEE FOR YOUR 1ST CHOICE AND IN THE OFFICE BY

Thursday, January 16th (forms will be accepted starting Monday, January 13th )

Descriptions of all these exploratories are listed on the back of this sheet

*Waivers are needed for this exploratory and are available on the school website and from the counsellor. A witness is required for parent signatures. Witnesses may not be SD62 employees.

Waivers must be fully signed and in by Monday, January 20th. Students who do not submit their correctly-signed waiver by this date will be placed in another exploratory that has space remaining.

FIELD SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA: Teacher: Mr. Winser & Brittany Sims Cost: no fee

Come play field sports with Mr. Winser and Brittany Sims! We will play touch and flag, Rugby and Football, and other games you will love! Tournament style and bi-weekly champions will be crowned and trophies rewarded! Think you've got what it takes to be a multi-sport champ? Come show us what you've got!

ROCK N’ ROLL Teacher: Mr. Rehman Cost: no fee

Experience with guitar, percussion, keyboard, or voice, etc. IS A PREREQUISITE. Share your talents and work collaboratively with others to perform your favourite songs. You will develop a strong sense of blend and balance in an ensemble that will dazzle Journey with a performance at a school assembly and wherever else it may take you. Participation is subject to Mr. Rehman’s approval.

MOUNTAIN BIKING Teacher: Mr. Kovacik Cost: no fees

This course gives students a chance to enjoy the outdoors as well as the challenge of exploring some rugged terrain in the Sooke Hills vicinity. Students will get instructions on proper safety and techniques needed to negotiate some steeper terrain. A good fitness level is required as well as a mountain bike with multiple gears and a helmet. Meet at the bike racks. No BMX bikes permitted. Waiver forms must be signed by parents and participants prior to participating.

CREATIVE PLAY AND JEWELRY MAKING Teachers: Ms. Federici & Mrs. Johnston Cost: $10 

This exploratory requires fine detail work and excellent hand eye coordination; as we will be focusing on jewelery. We will be making wooden jewelry, friendship bracelets, earrings, designing pin on buttons, needle felting and much more. Location: Art room

 

DonCraft Teacher: Mr. Donegani Cost: no fee

During this exploratory, students will explore concepts in computer science (CS) through Microsoft MakeCode and Minecraft Education Edition. Learn CS concepts through unplugged activities before coding your player to pave a yellow brick road, to make it rain chickens, or to automate chopping down trees with your agent all while in the world of Minecraft. These are only a few of the boundless ways to use MakeCode in Minecraft. Come test the limits of your creativity.

SKETCHY Teacher: Mrs. Maragh Cost: $5

If you enjoy sketching or are interested in learning basic drawing techniques this is the exploratory for you. No experience needed. Explore different textures of paper and have fun with a variety of drawing supplies. Try out the lessons or work on your own projects in a relaxed environment. Sketchbooks are welcome.

SWIMMING Teachers: Mr. Quint and Ms. Barnes Cost: $16

Do you feel like your back stroke could use a little work? Come join us for a fun filled afternoon of swimming at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex. You will require appropriate swimwear and a towel. There is a short walk from Journey to the pool and back under varying weather conditions.

*Students will need parent permission should they choose not to participate in their swimming Exploratory. The cost of $16.00 is for 8 visits.

Mr. Quint and Ms Barnes hope to see you there!

COMICS AND CARTOONING Teacher: Mr. Elm Cost: no fee 

Ever wonder how comics are made?  What are the basic steps in creating a comic from start to finish?  This Exploratory will delve into all aspects of cartooning.  Students will create their own character and story line.  Bring sharp pencils and an imagination.  Comics are the starting point for animation; are you the next Walt Disney?

BRAIDING AND MORE …                  Teachers: Ms Young and Ms Shannon Cost: $3

Ever wanted to learn to French braid hair?  Or maybe you want to become a better braider and learn more intricate types of braids and twists. Join this exploratory where you will learn to braid your own hair, or someone else’s. We will do French braids, dutch braids, rope twists, buns, French pony tails and more.  Part of our class will be wellness-focused where we will do different fun activities to take care of our bodies, minds, and spirits. Bring your own comb, brush, and hand mirror each week. Some supplies will be provided.

PHOTOGRAPHY Teacher: Ms. Nadeau Cost: $5

This term of Photography will introduce students to the fundamentals of graphic design and photography. Students will learn how to use their creative eye to focus on; editorial layout, portraits, action & movement, food & commercial advertising, animals & nature, light & dark, and mini stories with macro lens. In addition, a 'Snap Happy' field trip has been planned for the students to put their skills and cameras to creative use. COST: $5 for Field Trip & Photo Printing

All students will be required to sign a media release form allowing them to have their photo taken/used for school purposes.

CLUB IRON Teacher: Mr. Long Cost: $5

Put yourself to the test and join Mr. Long at CLUB IRON. All skill levels welcome. You will bend boundaries and crush goals! You will build the foundation, the habits, the belief that you can accomplish more than you ever thought you could! CLUB IRON includes strength, endurance and conditioning style training. Be the hardest worker in the room, because when your back is against the wall, the only way out is to put the work in. 

TABLE TOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES Teacher: Ms Dvorak Cost: no fee

Would you like to play a co-operative storytelling game where you outsmart dragons, and find treasure in dungeons? Would you like to play an interactive game where the roll of a dice dictates the adventure you go on? Come on and join Ms. Dvorak and a guest StoryMaster and play some role playing games.  You will learn different role-playing games, learn how to organize your story, create your characters and play with groups of adventurers.  Looking for imaginative storytelling trolls, elves, and wizards to join us on many adventures.

The 2$ fee will go towards an honarium to the StoryMaster in recognition of their time and effort to come to Sooke.

SKETCH AND PAINT Teacher: Mrs. Munroe Cost:$10

Are you a Picasso in the making? SKETCH and PAINT is for students who want to have fun while experimenting with colour, texture and style! When it isn’t raining, we will go outside and sketch in the sunshine, and then return to paint our works of art! When it is raining, we will warm up with a sketching tutorial, and then move on to a step-by-step painting to create your own masterpiece. Painting can be messy business…bring a smock/old shirt to cover up your clothes. Come to class prepared for the weather. The cost for this exploratory covers paint, mixed-media paper, and brushes.

SCHOOL NEWSPAPER Teacher: Ms Croft Cost: no fee

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Have you ever wondered what goes in to making a newspaper? Do you love to write? Are you curious? If so, come help with the production of a school newspaper. We will need writers, editors, photographers, cartoonists, cross-word puzzle writers, advice columnists and more! We will publish every other week and distribute throughout the school.

KIDS' BAKING for GRADE 7 Teacher: Ms Gitzel Cost: $10

In order to give all students an opportunity to prepare food, those who have already participated in this exploratory will not be able to enroll a second time. Make delicious baked flour products. Working together as a team, students will bake muffins, tea biscuits, cinnamon twists, pizza and much more. PLEASE NOTE : This exploratory is for Grade 7 students who have not yet participated in KIDS' BAKING.

Capacity: 20 students plus three appointed peer mentors.

CANADIAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING Teacher: Ms Lennox  Cost: $13

Are you thinking about babysitting? This course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to leadership and professional conduct. There will be an emphasis on first aid and an opportunity for some practical experience while visiting Poirier Elementary School. Please Note: Students who miss more than one class or miss the class on first ad cannot be certified. 

YEARBOOK Teacher: Ms Wiens Cost: no fee

Do you want to be a part of Journey’s history? In this exploratory, you will help design and create the yearbook using digital publishing software. You will learn elements of graphic design, journalism, photography, and publishing. Yearbook is not first come, first served, as preference will be given to Grade 8 students who were in the yearbook/photography exploratory in first term.

BOXING  Teacher:  Mr. Van Hooydonk Cost: $15

This is open to any students who want to learn the basics of boxing and enjoy amazing conditioning. Students will have to become a member of the Canadian Boxing Association ($10, which covers the cost of insurance, see site below) which will last them through the exploratory and afterwards.  The cost for the exploratory instructor is $5.  Students will need gym clothes and water and gloves and wraps will be provided at the gym. There will be a maximum of 20 students accepted for this exploratory, so get your forms in quickly!  Waiver forms must be signed by parents and participants prior to participating. 

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Amount paid: ____________

Cash: ______ Cheque: _____

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BOTH THE EXPLORATORY COURSE BOOKLET AND THE REGISTRATION PAGE ARE AVAILABLE ON THE JOURNEY WEBSITE HOMEPAGE



If you require financial assistance, please email your request to the principal, lszadkowski@sd62.bc.ca by January 13th, 2020.

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