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, September 3rd, 2020
Time - 9:00 am to 11:15 am - Actual Times TBD
Location - Gym - Actual Location TBD
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 8th, 2020
Time - 9:15 am to 11:45 am - Actual Times TBD
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 - Actual Location TBD
*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 11th, 2020
Time - 8:15 am to 8:50 am
Location - Cafeteria - Actual Location TBD
Grade 9 Start Up Interview
What - Students meet with their RAP (homeroom teachers) after their first 2 weeks of school.
Date - Thursday, September 17th, 2020
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 - Following the Math 9 Midterm - Actual Date TBD
Time - 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
GT 9 Midterm Interview Questions 2020
Grade 8 Orientation Day
What - Students will get toured around Riverside, hearing and learning about the various courses and programs offered here.
Date - January - Actual Date TBD
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 - February - Actual Date TBD
Time - 6:00 pm - 8:15 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 - Following the Math 9 Final - Actual Date TBD
Time - 11:30 - 12:15
