Pitt Meadows Secondary School

The Alouette Addictions Sevices is putting on a Parent and Youth Drug Forum on March 23rd from 6:00 pm - 8:30pm.  There is limited space so please read the attached poster for information.

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For detailed information, please refer to the Student Record Information Tab under the category         Student Transfers 2010/2011. Thank you.

There will be lots of information posted on this spot over the next few months.  Unfortunately each new post pushes the last post futher down the page.  It is important to scan to the bottom once in a while to ensure that you have all the information posted here.   Here are some details in regards to course planning and Student-Led Conferences:

Course Planning for 2010 – 2011

Pitt Meadows Secondary is about to start the course selection process for the next school year. Counsellors have scheduled classroom visits to distribute the course selection booklet as well as to present ministry requirements, course options, and new programs. Students are encouraged to discuss their educational options with their parents prior to the actual course selection process. This year, students will be scheduled into the computer lab to electronically select their courses. An account will be created for each student that will permit them to log on to the BCeSIS website, and access their account. For a limited period students will have the opportunity to review their course selection online and, if necessary, make changes. A confirmation sheet of courses selected will be sent home with the report card for parents and students to review and an opportunity to resubmit to the school for final changes.

Note the schedule below.

February 8^th – 12^th – Counsellors visit classrooms

February 15^th – 19^th – Students selecting courses in the computer labs

March 5^th @ 3:00 pm – Student BCesis access closed

March 19^th – Course confirmation sheet sent home with report card

Please note that on Tuesday, February 16^th at 6:30 pm, parents are invited to attend a Course Information Session. Our counsellors, Mrs. Blanco and Ms. Umlah along with Academic Advisors Mrs. Griffin and Mr. Kater will be your hosts and presenters for the evening. We look forward to seeing you there.

Course Selection Parent Information Session set for February 16th at 6:30pm.   More information to follow.

On February 4th Student Led Conferences are scheduled from 2pm - 4:30pm and 6pm - 8pm in the main gymnasium.  Student timetables will be available at the entrance to the gym for your convenience.  We hope you will be able to join us for this informal reporting period.  There will be no classes for students this day.

Pitt Meadows Secondary School hosts a Parent Night for grade 7 students interested in attending PMSS for grade 8.  Future students are encouraged to attend with their parents on February 9^th at 7pm.  The evening includes a brief presentation with an overview of the school and the programs offered.  There will be representation from the PAC as well.   A student tour of the school will follow.  For more information contact jdunphy@sd42.ca    Grade 7 Parent Night Notice

We will not be using the Student Self Assessment Form for the February 4th Student-Led Conferences. Parents will pick up their son or daughter’s timetable at the entrance to the gym.   However, the form is still a useful tool for students and parents if they want to use it.  You can download it here: Student Self Assessment Form

As you know the Ministry of Education has made some significant changes to the math curriculum for grades 10-12.   The brochure below has some important information for both parents and students in regards to the new math pathways and courses that begin with grade 10 students in September 2010.

The Parent Course Information Night will be on February 16th at 6:30 and our math teachers and counsellors will be there to answer any questions that you may still have.   Counsellors will visit classrooms to discuss course planning with students beginning February 8th.    Parents will receive a confirmation sheet with all of your son/daughter’s choices and there will be time for discussions and changes.   More details to follow but feel free to contact our counsellors for information.

Click here for information on the new math curriculum math-info-2010

We will be hosting another opportunity for members of the community who are interested in eating healthy on a smart budget.  This free six-session program begins Tuesday January 26, 2010.  See the attached notice for all the details and registration information.    Food Skills for Families on a Smart Budget