JFSS
The Movie
The S.T.A.R Program
Games + Activities
Guidance (Presentation)
100

What day is September 17? 

Day 1

100

What was the main character's name? 

Elio

100

What is the S.T.A.R program?

A literacy and numeracy focused summer transition program for grade 8 students heading into grade 9

100

What are 3 games we played outside? 

Capture the flag, jag hunt, and beavers and castles

100

What app is commonly used for clubs to post their application on? 

Instagram 

200

What is our school mascot? 

A jaguar 

200

What was the name of the main character's friend from another planet? 

 Glordon 

200

What does S.T.A.R stand for?

Secondary Transition and Readiness Program

200

What are two games where passports were used? 

Mentors Market & Tours with Stations

200

What are the mandatory requirements a student needs to fulfill in order to graduate? 

40 community involvement hours, 30 credits, and passing/ completing the OSSLT 

300

How do your caregivers excuse your absence? 

Call the school and leave a message 

300

What is the other universe that Elio is transported to called? 


The Communiverse 

300

What are the 3 topics used consistently within your journals? 

A spark, star, and wish 

300

What 3 games/icebreakers did we play on the first day?

Bean bag toss, people bingo, and common thread 


300

What group of senior students are the extension of guidance? 

Peer Mentors 

400

What year was JFSS founded? 

1990 

400

How many ambassadors greet Elio when he arrives to the communiverse? 

400

Name 5 presentations/lessons we have gone through 

The guidance presentation, Grade 9 handbook, self advocacy, study tips, marketing lesson, etc

400

Name 4 prizes/rewards that were given out

Chocolates, erasers, highlighters, sharpeners, and rulers

400

How do you book a guidance appointment and how long are the appointments? 

On BrightSpace/ D2l and appointments are 15 minutes long 

500

What does AP and EHS stand for? 

AP - Advanced Placement 

EHS - Exploring High Skills 

500

What is the main theme in the movie?

Social isolation

500

Name all of the guidance counsellors, peer mentors, and FOY students within the S.T.A.R program 

Guidance counsellors: Ms. Moretti, Ms. Monteiro, and Ms. Parmar 

Peer Mentors: Nia, Rifa, Hussain, Alex, and Arjita 

FOY students: Uyiosa, Ky'mani, and Ilyas 

500

Name the 2 games played in the cafetorium that used more than 8 people

Lineups & the Hula Hoop game

500

What are the 5 courses students must take in grade 9? 

English, math, science, geography, and French