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I look like the proud father of 14 grads... now THAT is a scary thought. 

Are You Good Roommate Material?

Please complete the following roommate test.
We will discuss the questions and results in class.

Expanding Horizons Post-Graduation

Here are a number of the links we discussed in class. Please explore them to know more of the opportunities that you have after graduation.

Canada International Work Experience
Rotary Youth Exchange
Explore - Summer Language Program
Canada World Youth
Katimavik

Grade 12: Well, What Do You Know?

As many of you have been focussed on classes, exams, grad, and post-secondary planning lately, it may have dawned on you that your days in high school are numbered. Before too long you'll be moving on, so why not take some time to pass along the knowledge that you've gleaned. No, I'm not asking you to teach grade 12 Physics, but think about the informal high school knowledge and skills you've gained throughout your four years! 

Advice to Incoming Grade 9 Students

Your assignment is to write an advice column style post on your class blog in response to one of the questions below. Your post should respond to the question with practical suggestions for actions that will lead to a healthy solution of the concern. You may wish to use specific examples to clarify your advice, but please do not use real people's names.

Questions from grade nine students: (choose one)

• I'm not super outgoing, how can I feel more comfortable at Maples?
• Maples seems really big, how do I learn where I'm going? Where should I stay away from?
• I don't want to makes mistakes. What things should I not do in high school?
• I want to make the most of high school. What things should I get involved with?
• Are the exams really as hard as they say? How do I get ready and do well? 
• What are the best things about high school?
• What are the worst thing about high school? 
• Grades are important to me. How much do I really need to study to do well?
• What's the deal with spares? What really happens in that time?
• If you could go back in time to beginning grade 9, what would you do differently?