Welcome
What do we do if we want to say something or leave the classroom?
Raise a quiet hand and wait to be called. If you need to leave, wait to receive permission and get a hall pass.
What is this classroom number?
219
What is one sports team we have at West Hill?
Basketball, volleyball, soccer, cricket
What is your teacher's full name?
Crystal Penrose
What is the new cell phone policy?
Phones put away during lessons. Allowed if the teacher's says you can use it to complete work. If the teacher asks you to put it away, you must cooperate! Failure to do so with multiple occurrences will result in a consequence.
What is the name of the Librarians?
Ms. Mitsopolous, Ms. Tsisoris, Ms. Bonfigli
Who is our Principal? What's their name?
Ms. Colavita
Is our school non-semestered or semestered?
Semestered! There are two semesters. First you take 4 subjects, then another 4 subjects in the second. Seniors can take less courses and receive a spare.
Scenario: The teacher has asked a student who is chatting with friends during a lesson to please be silent so others can learn. What should the student do?
Always listen to the Teacher's instructions and be respectful towards yourself and others!
Where do we find course materials?
Brightspace
What is the course code for this class?
Period 1 - ENG2D1
Period 2 - ENG4C1
Period 4 - ENG2D1
Give directions to the closest student washrooms.
BOYS - Walk straight through the double doors. Washroom is on the right.
GIRLS - Turn right. Walk midway down the hall. Door is on the right.
NON-GENDERED - Downstairs beside the staff room (across from the English office).
What is the illiteracy rate in Canada?
49% of the adult population in Canada.
Scenario: I have finished my work, what do I do?
Work quietly on other assignments. If finished all work in other subjects, play a quiet game or read.
The Weeknd
Red, white, black
What is the full name of our school?
West Hill Collegiate Institute
How many students can leave to use the washroom at a time?
One
Who are the Vice Principals?
Ms. Bajaj, Ms. Daley, Ms. Bekiaris
Scenario: The fire alarm goes off, what do you do?
Wait for teacher's instructions. Walk quietly out the double doors and down the stairwell to the left. Wait as a class outside.
What are the names of our Guidance Counsellors?
Ms. Stephens, Ms. Azavedo, Ms. Renzetti
What is the name of our school board?
Toronto District School Board
What three areas of literacy do we work on in this class?
Reading
Writing
Speaking/Oral Communication
What do we bring to class?
Our books, notebooks, devices on silent, writing utensils, other class materials. Bring a smile and positive attitude! Remember that phones are to be turned on silent or put away. Only when instructed to use your phone to support learning should it be out!
What do we do before we get ready to leave class?
Put our stuff away, write in our agendas/note apps and gather our personal items. Sit at our desks. Wait for the bell to ring. NO GATHERING AT THE DOOR OR LEAVING EARLY.