312 Mount Douglas Close SE
Website:
Calgary AB T2Z 4Y1
Phone: 777-6442
Website:
Fax: 777-6444 http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b693
To assist the school in planning for next year, students and parents are asked to complete the
7 following course selection form for the 2013-2014 school year. Please notify our office as soon as possible should any information change.
Program Overview
All Grade 7 students will receive instruction in Humanities (Language Arts & Social Studies), Math,
Science, Daily Physical Education, and Personal Living Skills (Health). In addition, the students will have the opportunity to participate in complementary subjects, with a focus on exploring the areas of Fine Arts, Career & Technology Studies, and Second Languages. All efforts are made to provide students with their top choices, although final decisions will depend on various factors such as class sizes, staff, and/or available facilities.
Bus maps will be posted on the website and the front windows of the school by Thursday, August
29, 2013 .
School Supply List
The following is a general list of supplies that will be required by Grade 7 students at MPS. Students are responsible for replacing these items as they are depleted throughout the year. Please ensure everything is labelled.
Three Ring Binder with Dividers Pens/Pencil(s), Eraser(s), small sharpener
Lined/Blank loose leaf paper Highlighter
Ruler (metric) Scissors
Calculator ( integer capabilities)
Duotangs or Report Covers
Combination Lock for gym locker
Glue stick
Felt marker/pencil crayons
Mesh bag for gym strip
The following are recommended supplies: Dictionary Thesaurus
OPTIONAL: Network device to use with MPS wireless network. Proper use, as directed by teacher, and care are the responsibility of each student .

Mountain Park School
All forms need to be returned to the office by Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Student Name ________________________________________ Wolverine __________
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To assist the school in planning for next year, students and parents are asked to complete the following course selection form for the 2013-2014 school year. Option course descriptions are available on the school website. Please notify our office as soon as possible should any information change.
As we design our complementary courses to be exploratory in nature, students are encouraged to make selections in all three areas: fine arts, career and technology studies, and second languages. Forms will be numbered as they returned and students are placed in options on a first come basis. We encourage students to return signed forms quickly. Every effort will be made to schedule students into courses based on their choices. Bussing information will be available on the website August 29, 2013. The website also contains a list of supplies for grade 7 students.
BAND
If you are registering in Band, please complete this section by circling the appropriate band class. Band is a full year course and additional fees apply. camp cost T.B.A.
FEE: instrument rental $100, band resource fee $90, band
Band: Woodwind Band: Brass/Percussion
SECOND LANGUAGES
If you are registering for a Second Language, please complete this section by circling the appropriate
Second Language. Second Languages are full year courses. Second languages are not mandatory.
French Spanish
All Grade 7 students are scheduled for the following options:
Art, Drama, Construction, and Foods.
In addition, please number the following courses from 1-6 (#1 being your first choice).
Ranking Ranking
Art Plus 7 Foods 7—Healthy Living
Dance Foods 7—Snack Foods
Media and Technology Guitar
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Semester 1
Semester 2
2013-2014 OPTION COURSES
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Mountain Park School
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If you are not planning to attend Mountain Park School next year, please complete the information below.
NAME: ___________________________________________
Please indicate why your child will not attend Mountain Park School in September 2013 and indicate where your child will attend.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ DATE: ______________
If you are moving schools please complete this page ONLY. DO NOT complete the course selection form. Thank you.

Second Languages are not mandatory at the grade 7 level.
French (Full Year)
Come and have fun in French! Students at the introductory level will be focus on speaking conversational French. Topics will include French cuisine, skits, role-playing and games. Units are tailored to students’ French experiences and knowledge base. Come and learn how to speak, write and explore French! Previous experience is an asset, but not necessary.
Spanish (Full Year)
Yo quiero Taco Bell! Hasta la vista, baby! Is that the extent of your understanding of Spanish? If so, this is the course for you! Spanish is one of the world’s most rapidly growing languages. In this class students will learn some of the language basics, such as simple greetings, shopping, getting around, and ordering food. Previous experience is an asset, but not necessary.
Art
The focus of Art class is for students to have the opportunity to explore working with various media in an environment that promotes individual interpretation of assigned projects. As well, it is very important for students to enjoy the process of creating art without the worry that you have to possess ‘innate artistic gifts’ to be successful in this subject area.
Grade seven projects that have been tentatively scheduled include creating realistic sketches, an introduction to watercolour painting - two separate projects, working with clay to make
‘miniatures’, and creating papier-mâché people. However, it is important to note that due to the exploratory nature of art, students have input into the projects that are selected and the length of time given to complete them.
Art Plus 7
Art Plus is an extension of the regular art program and offers students who love art the opportunity to spend more time in the art room. Students who take this option will explore additional media and projects than those experienced in Art 7. As some grade 7 students may not be scheduled for
Art 7 until second semester, Art 7 is not required.
Band – Intermediate (Full Year)
The grade 7 Band program is divided into 2 classes: Woodwind or Brass/Percussion. These two classes come together to form the Intermediate Band, an ensemble that provides students with learning and performance opportunities on wind and brass/percussion instruments. New students are welcome and will be mentored by their peers. Students will perform in two concerts, participate in one band camp, attend 2 band workshops and experience adjudication at festival. Students are required to participate in one early morning rehearsal each week on Thursdays.
FEE: instrument rental $100, band resource fee $90, band camp cost T.B.A.
Woodwind is a class designed around the development of the woodwind family of instruments: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone. Musical skills and topics are reviewed and augmented from the previous year.
Brass/Percussion is a class designed around the development of the brass family of instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion. Musical skills and topics are reviewed and augmented from the previous year.

Dance
Dance offers students the opportunity to study this art form in a community built on trust and encouragement. Students will develop an appreciation for dance both as a subject and as an artistic expression. Students may be involved in some or all of the following: Jazz, African, So You
Think You Can Dance or other dance studies, Contemporary, and Bollywood. Participation may lead to presentation in a Dance Show.
Drama
The students will gain a better understanding of self and others, as well as develop effective communication skills by participating in and reflecting on various activities and disciplines. The five disciplines of drama: improvisation, movement, speech, theatre studies, and technical theatre will be utilized in a student centered active learning program. The students may be involved in some or all of the following: drama orientation, improvisation, mime, make-up, stage fighting, readers’ theatre, and Old Time Radio Drama.
Guitar
This course may require students to be involved as a performer, listener, and composer through the playing of acoustic guitars.
The main goals are:
 Develop skills in listening to, performing and reading music
 Strive for musical excellence
 Develop self-expression and communication through music
 Have fun!
Media and Technology
Students in Media and Technology will explore various sources of media creation and modification.
Students will be encouraged to explore various modules based on their own personal interests.
These areas could include aspects of film, photography, web page design, animation, photo manipulation and film editing.
Construction
Students may complete four to six small projects at this level to explore as many tools and processes as possible. Students may use hand tools, a drill press, power sanders, a band saw and/or a lathe at this level.
Foods
If you like cooking (and eating) this is the course for you! In Foods 7 students take an introductory look at the world of cooking. Course work involves completing a ‘Foods Safety’ component, classroom assignments, and the opportunity to prepare a variety of recipes.
Foods 7—Healthy Living
This Foods class is designed to incorporate basic horticulture and gardening. Students will work with the indoor garden and be able to create menu items with the produce they grow.
Foods 7—Snack Foods
An additional foods class for students interested in focusing on creating, and eating, snack foods.