A Student's Guide To
Kennebecasis Valley High School
2009/2010
Fortune Favours the Daring
Fortes fortuna adiuvat
www.kvhigh.com
Welcome to KVHS
As you enter the doors of KVHS, you are also entering the next stage of your academic lives. KVHS is a big change from middle school, and this change comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. Some of the changes will include a challenge in the area of academics, sporting opportunities on one of our many teams, theatrical and musical performances and of course the chance to make new and lasting friendships.
This handbook was created just for you, the Graduation class of 2013. The thought behind the creation of this guide to KVHS was to help students gain information and to alleviate any fears one may have about KVHS. We are a community, a rather large school community, but believe it or not you will quickly adjust and soon be an active member of this community. The more involved you are the more you will enjoy this high school experience.
The KVHS school crest is a Crusader, and our motto is Fortune Favors the Daring. Although KVHS does have an official school cheer, there are a few others that you will hear over and over again. We suggest that you take a few minutes to learn these cheers. Now you are ready to support school spirit and school pride.
Bell Schedule
| 8:40
| Warning Bell
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| 8:50 - 9:00
| Announcements
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9:00 - 10:00
| Period 1
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| 10:00 - 10:10
| Break
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| 10:08
| Warning Bell
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| 10:10 - 11:10
| Period 2
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| 11:10 - 11:20
| Break
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| 11:18
| Warning Bell
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| 11:20 - 12:20
| Period 3
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| 12:20 - 1:05
| Lunch
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| 1:00
| Warning Bell
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1:05 - 1:25
| Reading Period
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| 1:25 - 2:25
| Period 4
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| 2:25 - 2:35
| Break
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| 2:33
| Warning Bell
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| 2:35 - 3:35
| Period 5
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Please note that on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon classes flip (Period 5 is at 1:25 and period 4 is at 2:35).
Course Requirements for Grade Nine Students
You can also check out descriptions of All Courses offered at KVHS
English Students
English Language Arts - full year course
Mathematics - full year course
Social Studies - full year course
Science - one semester course
French - one semester course
Specialty Courses - 45 hours each of Visual Arts, Music, Health & Physical Education and Broad Based Technology
French Immersion Students
English Language Arts - full year course
F.I. Mathematics - full year course
F.I. Language Arts - full year course
F.I. Science - one semester course
F.I. Social Studies - one semester course
Specialty Courses - 45 hours each of Visual Arts, Music, Health & Physical Education and Broad Based
Technology
Important Terms
The following is a list of terms related to the "high school" experience that may be new to you.
Exams - During your high school career you will be required to write exams in most of your classes. Exams are like large tests which take 2 hours (or more) to write and cover all the material studied during a semester. Exams are written in January and in June. Next year's calendar will be posted with exam dates in June 2009. Here is this year's (2008/2009) exam schedule as an example.
Exemptions - KVHS has an attendance incentive, which allows a student the option of NOT writing one exam if they meet the required standards.
Grad - The term used to describe a person who will be graduating from KVHS this school year. It is short for graduation.
Semester - Refers to the unit of time given to certain courses. The semesters are divided as September to January and February to June (half the school year).
Term - There are two terms in a semester. A report card is issued after each term (four report cards per year).
Credit - Credits are granted for courses in grades 11 and 12. You need a total of 17 credits to graduate from KVHS.
Graduation Requirements - You must pass certain courses in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite - In order to take certain courses you must pass another course first. For example, in order to take grade 11 English, you must have successfully completed grade 10 English.
Advanced Placement - A.P. courses are offered in a variety of subject areas each year. These courses are intended for highly motivated students. Students can write an external exam and then be eligible to receive university credit for that course.
Help Desk - During the first week of school a help desk service will be available for students seeking directions to classrooms, lockers etc. This service will operate during all breaks and at lunch. The help desk will be located in the main lobby,
Extra Curricular Activities
Fall Sports - Please note that tryouts for fall sports often start in August. Please seek information in the local newspaper and on local radio stations. When in doubt, phone the school at 847 - 6200.
Boys’ Baseball
Boys’ Football
Soccer (Boys & Girls- Jr & Varsity)
Girls’ Field Hockey
Tennis (Boys & Girls)
Girls’ Softball
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Swim Team (Boys & Girls)
Winter Sports
Boys' Basketball (Jr & Varsity)
Girls' Basketball (Jr & Varsity)
Hockey (Boys and Girls)
Curling (Boys, Girls & Mixed)
Cheerleading
Spring Sports
Badminton (Boys and Girls)
Rugby (Boys and Girls)
Volleyball (Boys and Girls)
Track & Field (Boys and Girls)
Music Performance Ensembles
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Jazz Choir
Concert Choir
String Orchestra
Chess Club
Dance Committee
Drama
Fill the Void
Graduation Class
House Committee
Intramurals
Leadership Team
Library Club
Make Poverty History
Making Waves
O.R.E.O.
Parade Committee
Reach for the Top
Recycling Committee
Run for the Cure
Safe Grad
Ski/snowboard Club
Social Justice
Spirit Committee
Spook Trail
Student Vote
Tech Crew
Teddies from Teens
Teens Against Drunk Driving
Tutoring
Video Yearbook
Yearbook
In addition to these established clubs and committees, a large number of volunteers are required each year for a variety of school events. The annual spring musical requires volunteers in the following areas:
Volunteers are also required for sporting events and tournaments.
DID YOU KNOW....
... that the school emblem is a CRUSADER ?
... that KVHS has two gyms, the MAIN gym and the MINI gym ?
... that KVHS has two drama productions each year ?
... that you are only allowed four chairs at a table in the cafeteria ?
... that book bags are not permitted in the food purchasing section of the cafeteria ?
... that KVHS has awesome dances ?
... that course materials for many subjects are available on line at www.kvhigh.com
... that there is a juke box in the cafeteria?
... that you will take square dancing in gym class ?
... that Mr. Munro will end the announcements with "we'll make contact later" ?
... that KVHS has a school newspaper ?
... that teachers at KVHS will dress up on theme days like Wacky Hair Day and Pajama Day ?
... that the library is open at noon ?
... that KVHS has a recycling program ?
... that KVHS has two biology labs, two chemistry labs and one physics lab.
... that KVHS has two fantastic secretaries in the office ?
... that the Leadership Team plans many, many activities each year, just for fun!
... that students from KVHS have been to New York ?
Thoughts from Current Students in Grade Nine
"nobody is going to babysit you at high school, learn to take care of yourself"
"take school seriously and be responsible for your work"
"beware of the discipline policy, they take it VERY seriously"
"don't play silly games in class, listen to the teacher not the actors"
"do not be afraid to learn, show the teachers just how smart you really are"
Kennebecasis, Kennebekay
Kennebecasis, Kennebekay
Kennebecasis, Kennebekay
Kennebecasis Valley High
Yah Yah Yah Yah
1, 2, 3, 4
Four 11's are 44
Who are we for ?
Valley !!
Blue Squirrel
Blue Squirrel, Blue Squirrel
Shake Your Bushy Tail
Blue Squirrel, Blue Squirrel
Shake Your Bushy Tail
Put a Peanut in Your Hand and
SHOVE IT UP YOUR NOSE!
Blue Squirrel, Blue Squirrel
Shake Your Bushy Tail
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