If you have any questions please contact the Grade 9 Transition Coordinator - Bryan Gee - bgee@sd43.bc.ca

Activities and Events

August

Grade 9  Orientation Day

What - Grade 9 students come to Riverside and get to walk through their first day at school. Students will receive their lockers, usernames and passwords, course schedules and any pertinent information to prepare them for the first week. Students will also walk through a mock bell schedule and discover all of their classes. Students will receive information with various start up information at the end of August, additional information will also be given at the Orientation Day.

Date - Thursday, August 29th, 2019 

Time - 9:00 am to 11:15 am

Location - Gymnasium

September

Grade 9 Digital Boot Camp

What - Grade 9 students will have an opportunity to learn, discover and play with the various programs used at Riverside. Students will gain an understanding about the technologies that are used, and how they will be used throughout their time here.

Date - Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 

Time -  9:15 am to 11:45 am

Location - Meet in your RAP (Homeroom) classes, lists of your classrooms will be located in the front foyer of the school in case you forget.

*Bring your personal device fully charged - If you do not have one, come to the Boot Camp with a device in mind you would like to explore - It is essential for you to bring your device if you have one.

Grade 9 Pancake Breakfast

What - Grade 9's are treated to a FREE BREAKFAST to welcome them.

Date - Friday, September 6th, 2019 

Time - 8:15 am to 8:50 am

Location - Cafeteria

Grade 9 Start Up Interview

What - Students meet with their RAP (homeroom teachers) after their first 2 weeks of school.

Date - Thursday, September 12th, 2019

Time - 2:35 pm - 3:00 pm

Location - RAP classrooms

January

Grade 9 Midterm Interview

What - Students have an interview with RAP teachers to demonstrate Core Competency development, discuss progress over the semester, and set goals.

Date - TBA

Time - 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Grade 8 Orientation Day

What - Students will get toured around Riverside, hearing and learning about the various courses and programs offered here.

Date - TBA

Time - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

February

Grade 8 Parent Information and 1:1 Technology Night

What - Parents and students are invited to learn about Riverside and student programming for courses. They will also have an opportunity to interact with students and staff around the 1:1 Digital Immersion program at Riverside.

Date - TBA

Time - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

May

Grade 8 Leadership Presentations

What - Leadership students plan and prepare in depth presentations about Riverside for all of our feeder middle schools. Grade 8 students can ask questions and get firsthand knowledge about what it means to be a Rapid.

Date - May 

Time - Varies

June

Grade 9 Final Interview

What - Students have an interview with RAP teachers to demonstrate Core Competency development, discuss progress over the semester, and set goals.

GT 9 Year End Interview Questions

Date - Friday June 21st, 2019

Time - 11:30 - 12:15