Transcript NEW GRADUATION PROGRAM

North Delta Secondary
Grade 9 Course Planning
2014
Ms. Cipriano - Counsellor
Overview
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Overview of Graduation Requirements
Grade 9 courses
What about Math?
What about a Language?
External Credits
Academies
Grade 9 Electives
Summer School
Resources
Questions
Graduation Requirements…
Language Arts 10
Language Arts 11
Language Arts 12
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
P.E.
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11
Science 10
Science 11
Math 10
Math 11
Physical Education 10
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
F.A. & A.S.
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12
4 Credits
Planning 10
4 Credits
Graduation Transitions
4 Credits
Elective Courses (12 credits must be Gr. 12)
28 Credits
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE
MATH
OTHER
ELECTIVES
80
Credits
Graduation Requirements…
Provincial Exams
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Language Arts (English) 10
Mathematics 10
Science 10
(20%)
(20%)
(20%)
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Social Studies 11
(20%)
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Language Arts (English) 12
(40%)
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Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial
exam
That’s Graduation…
Now what courses do you
take in Grade 9?
Grade 9 Requirements
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English 9
Socials Studies 9
Science 9
P.E. 9
A Math 9 (Core Math, Principles of Math)
Elective (French?)
Elective (Applied Skills)
Elective (Fine Arts)
The Math Question
Grade 9 Math
Math 9 - For students who have had minimal
problems with math.
Math 9 Honors – For students who have received an
“A” in Math 8 or Math 8 Honors. Teacher
recommendation is required.
Core Math 9 – For students who genuinely struggle
with math. Teacher and parent permission
are required.
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Grade 10
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 Honors
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10
More Math …
Grade 11 & 12
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Pre-Calculus 11 & 12
Pre-Calculus 11 & 12 Honours
Foundations 11 & 12
Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 & 12
Implications of Math
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Any Math 11 course will satisfy graduation requirements.
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For now, stay in the highest level of math you can be
successful at.
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If you are go into Core Math 9, you will have to go into the
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 class.
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Generally, if you are interested in Business or Science, you
should try to stay in the path of Pre-Calculus.
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Generally, if you are thinking of going directly to
University and going into the Faculty of Arts you could
take Foundations of Math.
MATHEMATICS
The new math curriculum includes 3 available pathways for students. The three pathways available
are: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, and Pre-Calculus. At
the grade 10 level, a common Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus course is the starting
point for both the Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus pathways. When choosing a
pathway, students should consider their interests, both current and future. Students and parents are
encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs of study as they
vary by institution and by year.
MATH 9
Foundations and Pre Calc 10
1010
Mathematics 10
Apprenticeship & Workplace
Mathematics 10
Foundations 11
Pre-Calculus 11
Apprenticeship & Workplace 11
Pre-Calculus 12
Foundations 12
Apprenticeship & Workplace 12
Entry into the majority of trades
or direct entry to the workplace
Post-Secondary
programs not requiring
theoretical calculus
Calculus 12
or
AP Calculus 12
Post-Secondary
programs requiring
theoretical calculus
What about a
Language?
You do not need a
Language to graduate from
high School
BUT…
Some post secondary institutions do …
UBC
Language 11 for all faculties
UVIC
No Language for all faculties
except Humanities
SFU
Beginners Language 11 for all
faculties
UNBC
TR.WEST.
THOMP. R
BCIT
COLLEGES
No Language Requirement
**going directly from high school
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
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French 8 – 12
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Beginning Spanish 11 or Beginning Punjabi
11 (can be taken in Grade 10)
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Spanish 11 or Punjabi 11
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Spanish 12
Language Challenge Exams
For those students with a background in
Mandarin
Spanish
Japanese
Punjabi
Korean
German
They may apply to write a challenge exam to
earn language 11 and 12 credits.
Learning Assistance, ELL (formerly
ESL) and Strategies
Students enrolled this year in Learning
Assistance, ELL and/or Strategies should talk
to their LA, ELL or Strategies teacher
regarding their placement for next year.
If you are not presently enrolled in LA or ELL
and feel that you should be, please see
Ms. Cipriano
Fine Art Electives
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Drama 9 – Acting
Theatre Company 9 – being part of the school production,
must audition, block X
Theatre Production 9 – Stagecraft, helping with the school
production.
Choir 9 – could be offered after school
Beginner’s Band 9
Intermediate Band 9
Beginner’s Guitar 9
Intermediate Guitar 9
Jazz Band 9
Art 9 – Drawing/Painting
Media Arts 9 – Print making and photography
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3 D Art 9: Sculpture
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Applied Skills Electives
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Information Tech 9- Keyboarding and how to produce
professional-looking documents, presentation preparation, basic
animations, web design and social media.
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Business Ed. 9 – An introduction to senior Business
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Home Economics: Foods 9
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Home Economics: Textiles 9 - Sewing
Education courses. Major topics include: Investing and personal
budgets, Marketing and advertising, Desktop Publishing,
Business Communication, Improving keyboarding skills, starting
your own business.
Applied Skills Continued…
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Woodwork 9 - Will build a variety of wood
projects.
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Drafting and Design 9- Students will learn how
to draw both engineering and architectural
subjects in detail. Emphasis will be placed on
computer skills in computer drawing, sketching
techniques and the latest computer graphics
techniques.
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Technology 9 - Mechanical devices/machines,
bridge and building construction, hydraulics,
energy and aerodynamics
OTHER ELECTIVE OPTIONS
Aboriginal Studies
 French 9 – must complete French 8
 ELL (formerly ESL)
 Learning Assistance – referral
 Strategies- referral
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Educate yourself!
Before selecting your electives, read the information
in the online course selection book!
http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/nd/academics.html
If you do not make a good decision, there is no
guarantee that you’ll be able to sign up for another
course later when you change your mind!
SPORTS ACADEMIES
The Delta School District offers Academies in the
following areas:
Hockey
Baseball
Film Acting
Softball
Film Production
Sustainable Earth
Soccer
Lacrosse
Independent Directed Studies: Gymnastics, Golf,
Equestrian, Swimming
More information and application forms are available
at:
www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies
External Credits
Students may earn credits toward graduation through training
programs outside of school:
 Dance (Royal Academy of Dance)
 Music (Royal Conservatory of Music)
 Sports (Provincial or National team level)
 Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)
 Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification)
 Driver Ed (ICBC accredited program
*Students are asked to bring documentation as proof of credit
Remedial Summer School
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Must be achieving 40 – 49 %
Must be recommended by teacher
Must repeat if you don’t pass
$100 textbook deposit
4 weeks (July 3-27); 2 hours per day
Applications will be available in May online
Miss 3 classes = fail
When Can We Get Started?
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Computers are open starting February 24thand will
remain open until early March 14th. Don’t delay …
some classes will fill up and may be given out on a
first come first served basis.
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There will be a parent meeting about course
selection on March 4 at 7pm – parents must okay
your course selections on Parent Connect after you
have selected your courses on Student Connect.
FAQs
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What courses alternate Day 1 and Day 2 next
year?
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What about HACE?
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English and PE will alternate
HACE will be done the same way as grade 8 year
Can I have a spare?
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Absolutely not!
Resources
Course Planning
 Counsellor
 Ms.
Cipriano, Grade 8 Counsellor
Course and Career Planning
 Career
Counsellor
 Ms. Dhanoa: [email protected]
Graduation Program
 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/grad_req_rev
 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/
Thank you for listening
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