Transcript Document 7118993

South Delta Secondary
Course Planning
Ms. C. Bodman
Counsellor (D to K)
Overview
Overview of Graduation Requirements
 Graduation Transitions
 Post-Secondary
 What do I take next year?
 Resources
 Questions?
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Graduation Requirements…
Language Arts 10
Language Arts 11
Language Arts 12
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
P.E.
Social Studies 10
A Social Studies 11
Science 10
A Science 11
A Math 10
A 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 (3 must be Gr. 12)
28 Credits
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE
MATH
OTHER
ELECTIVES
80 Credits
Graduation Requirements…
Provincial Exams
English 10
 Mathematics 10
 Science 10
(20%)
(20%)
(20%)
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Social Studies 11
(20%)
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English 12
(40%)
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Final mark is a blend of school marks and
provincial exam
Grad Transitions
Grad Transitions
Requirements Include:
150 minutes physical fitness per week
(two logged weeks only)
30 hours volunteer or work experience
(summer after Grade 10 completion onwards)
Transition Plan
All information and direction for completing the
requirements of Grad Transitions will be available
online starting July on the school website.
Post-Secondary
Entrance to Research Universities
All Universities require English 12.
Each university has different course requirements for entrance:
School
Math
Languages
Sciences
UBC
Arts
Commerce
Engineering
Sciences
Math 11 Pre-Cal
Math 12 P(Calculus)
Math 12 P(Calculus)
Math 12 P(Calculus)
Language 11
Language 11
Language 11
Language 11
Science 11
Science 11
Physics & Chemistry 12
Physics & Chemistry 11
& 1 Science 12
SFU
Arts
Business
Engineering
Sciences
Math 11 P/Found 11
Math 12 P (Calculus)
Math 12 P (Calculus)
Math 12 P (Calculus)
Intro. Lang. 11
Intro. Lang. 11
Intro. Lang. 11
Intro. Lang. 11
Science 11
Science 11
Physics & Chemistry 12
Phys 11 & Chem 11
& 2 Science 12’s
UVIC – same as SFU, except: language 11 required for Humanities only otherwise,
no language requirement.
Entrance to College,
Teaching Universities or BCIT
Langara
BCIT
Douglas
Vancouver Community College
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Vancouver Island University
Thompson Rivers University
Entrance to College, a Teaching University or BCIT requires
ENGLISH 12 for most programs. But instead of an average
GPA specific 1st year courses have grade requirements. For
example to take 1st year Chemistry at Langara a student would
need a minimum 73% in Chem 12 and a 60% in Math 12.
English 12
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With the exception of very few programs
English 12 is required for Post-secondary Admission
Also, in most cases English 12 has a minimum grade
requirement for admission into any 1st year college and
university classes. If this grade is not met then students will have
to write a English Placement Test such as the Language
Proficiency Index Test (LPI).
SFU and Kwantlen need 60% for 1st year admission.
UBC Van needs 70% in English 11 or English 12
Implications of Math
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Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from high school
with a Dogwood Certificate.
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Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue
science/engineering based careers. Universities require this
math for Business also. The curriculum includes Trigonometry,
Relations and Functions, Combinatorics, Algebra: Expressions
and Equations.
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Foundations of Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue
Arts at a research university or college, or Business at BCIT.
The curriculum includes Geometry, Reasoning, Data and
Statistics, Linear and Quadratic Relations, Interest and
Investment, Probability and Combinatorics.
More Math
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Apprenticeship and Workplace Math is primarily for students
wanting to pursue apprenticeships, trades, some technologies,
humanities or fine arts at college. This is not a high school to
university entrance admission course. If a student wants to
pursue a Fine Arts or Humanities degree (English, History,
Philosophy, Languages, Cultural Studies such as Social
Justice/Women’s Studies/Pacific Rim Studies/Art History etc.)
they would have to go to college first then transfer to university.
The curriculum includes Finance Measurement, Data Analysis,
Trigonometry, Scale and Proportion.
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Math and English are important courses with regards to postsecondary entrance so please be aware of all possible postsecondary requirements when selecting courses.
High School to
University (Research) Admission Grade 12 Courses
The following courses are approved admission Grade 12 courses. They are used
to calculate your admissions average.
UBC, UVIC and SFU use English 12 and 3 of the courses list below.
UBC Okanagan and Vancouver
•All Advanced Placement courses
•BC First Nations Studies 12
•Biology 12
•Calculus 12
•Chemistry 12
•Computer Information Systems 12 (Not UBCVan)
•Computer Programming 12(Not UBCVan)
•Economics 12
•English Literature 12
•English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
•Français Langue 12 or French 12 (but not both)
•Geography 12
•Geology 12
•German 12
•History 12
•Japanese 12
•Law 12
•Mandarin 12
•Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (but not both)
•Physics 12
•Punjabi 12
•Social Justice 12 (Not UBCVancouver)
•Spanish 12
•Sustainable Resources 12 (Not UBCVancouver)
UVIC - ADD TO THE LIST
Comp. Civilization 12
Foundations of Math 12 (Humanities & Social Sci only)
Any Language 12 (not just the languages taught in school)
Fine Art 12 (if you are applying for the Fine Arts Faculty)
Academic Challenge Exams
SFU - ADD TO THE LIST
Comp. Civilization 12
Philosophy 12
Academic Challenge Exams
Communication with our Grads
Grade 12 students submit their email addresses in September to make a
“blind” group email. I send out post-secondary news, jobs, volunteer
opportunities, scholarships etc. I will add parents email addresses if you
want to receive this service but I warn you some days I can send out 5 or
more emails.
Visit Grade 12 classes 3 times a year with information on what they need to
do now. A time line is also on my Career Centre website:
http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/graduationtimeline.html
Information on Post-secondary, Financial Matters, Articles to Download,
Daily News are all at
http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/index.html
Download a Smart phone app at http://www.buildacareer.ca/
What courses do I
take next year?
Grade 12 Courses
Credits
1. English 12 (or Comm. 12)
(4)
2. Gr.
12 ______________
3. Gr. 12 ______________
4. Gr. 12 ______________
5. Graduation Transitions
(4)
6. ___________________
7. ___________________
8. ____________________
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French Immersion Students:
Francais Langue 12
* 1 study block will be permitted in Grade 12 only after Grad
Transitions is completed.
**For Honour Roll and Principle’s Lists consideration, Gr. 12
students must be enrolled in 7 courses
Grade 12 Courses
English 12
Communications 12
Advanced Placement
AP English
AP Psychology
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Geology 12
Geography 12
English Literature 12
History 12
Spanish 12
French 12
Francais Langue 12
Health Psychology
Psychology
Link Leadership
Independent Directed Studies
History Through Film
Comparative Civilization
Health Sciences
Writing
Math Pre-Calculus
Math Pre-Cal Challenge
Calculus
Math Foundations
Math Apprenticeship and
Workplace
Accounting
Financial Accounting
Cafeteria Training
Food Studies
Carpentry & Joinery
C&J – Cabinet Const.
C&J – Furniture Const.
Drafting & Design
D&D – Architecture
D&D – Engineering
D&D – Tech. Visualization
Automotive Technology
Auto – Engine/Drive Train
Auto - Electronics
Peer Tutor
PE
Superfit
Law
Fashion/Textiles
Art Foundations
Drawing & Painting
Art - Ceramics/Sculpture
Graphic Design: Print Making
Visual Arts: Media Arts
Guitar
Concert Band
Jazz Band (before school)
Concert Choir
Vocal Jazz (after school)
Music Composition & Tech.
Theatre Performance
Theatre Company (after school)
Theatre Production
**Provincial Exams:
Students must write the Grade 12 English or
Communications Provincial Exam.
**Advanced Placement (AP) Courses:
AP exams written in May.
Scores determine student’s possible exemption to first
year level course in that subject area.
IDS – Independent Directed Study
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Allows flexibility in educational opportunities
Senior students can explore an interest and design a course of
study outside of the offered course list
Links curriculum to a career area
Criteria:
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Student must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal
supervision
The IDS course must be approved by the supervising teacher and principal
The IDS will count towards elective credit
Under supervision, the IDS plan must include:
 The problem, project or area to be studied
 A process for ongoing facilitation and evaluation
 Criteria for determining successful completion
 A credit value and grade level (11 or 12)
Work Experience
- 4 Credits for 90 hours of work
- must take 4 support courses, at least 2 at the Gr. 12
level, from the following focus areas:
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Fine Arts, Design & Media
Fitness & Recreation
Business & Applied Business
Health & Human Services
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Science & Applied Science
Tourism, Hospitality & Foods
Trades & Technology
Secondary Apprenticeship
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A career program that offers students the opportunity to begin
an apprenticeship while still in school. Dave De Pieri is the
District Coordinator, email at [email protected]/
Must find your own placement with a certified tradesperson
willing to oversee training
4 credits for each 120 of paid employment – up to a
maximum of 16 credits (480 hours)
Attend school half time, work half time
Opportunity to earn $1000 scholarship
Trade areas include: Aerospace, Cosmetology, Electrical and
Electronics, Construction, Graphic Arts, Horticulture,
Hospitality, Lumber Manufacturing, Marine, Mechanical/Repair,
Piping, Security Services, Motion Picture and Theatre,
Parts/Warehousing, …..
ACE-IT and CTC Programs
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Ace it (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training)
Open to Gr. 11 and 12 students interested in entry-level trades training
Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership with postsecondary institutions
Program schedule depends on school site (semester or linear), but like
apprenticeship, Ace-it runs on a half time school, half time work
schedule
Programs include:
 Drafting CADD program – see Mr. Kirkwood
 Cook (Seaquam Sec. on Day 1)
 Auto Service Technician (Seaquam Sec. on Day 1)
 Construction Electrician (North Delta, 2nd semester)
 Carpenter (North Delta, 2nd semester)
Applications due into Mr. Jensen by March 31.
Academies
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The Delta School District offers academies in:
 Baseball Academy - Sands Secondary
 Dance Academy - Delta Secondary
 Film Acting Academy - South Delta Secondary
 Film Production Academy
 Golf Academy - Seaquam Secondary
 Hockey Canada Skills Academy - Burnsview Secondary
 Hockey Academy - South Delta Secondary
 Lacrosse - Delta Secondary
 Soccer Academy (Girls and Boys) - South Delta Secondary
 Softball Academy - Seaquam Secondary
 Sustainable Living - South Delta Secondary
Please visit
http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies
for more information!
Enhancement Program
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In the past students have taken French, Spanish, Psychology,
Criminology, Computer Science, Accounting, English and Math.
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Students may enroll in the September or January semester of
each academic year on either Kwantlen campus, Richmond or
Surrey.
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Applications are in the Career Centre.
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Completed applications and application fees must be received in
the Career Centre by May 15 for the September semester and
November 15 for the January semester.
External Credit Options
Students can receive credit from the Ministry of
Education for activities and learning outside of the
regular school setting. Examples include:
 Young Drivers
 External Athletics
 Life Saving
 Music
 Dance
 Cadets / Guides / Scouts
 Coursework
 Other…*students should see their counsellor
Language Challenge Exams
Example: Students with a background in
Mandarin, Spanish, Punjabi, Korean, and
German may apply to write a Challenge exam to
earn Grade 11 and 12 credits. Applications are
available in October and the exam is written in
January at Delta Sec.
There is a written and oral component to this test.
Most universities will take the Challenge Exam as
an academic admission course except UBC.
Delta Access Online
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The Delta School District has provided online learning
opportunities for Gr.10-12 students.
Registration after Spring Break enrolls students in the AprilAugust Session.
Online allows students to move ahead in a subject area, make up
missed credits, and take a course that may not be available at
their home school.
The responsibility to complete an online course rests with the
student.
Courses offered in the areas of:
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English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Business Education
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
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The SAT is intended for students applying for
admission to a university in the USA.
SAT dates are in May and June for Gr. 11 and then you
can rewrite at the beginning of Gr. 12. See Ms. Foster.
The SAT measures verbal reasoning, mathematical
problem solving and essay writing.
Register on line at www.sat.collegeboard.com
School Code: 821085
There are 6 test dates throughout the year at McNair
Secondary in Richmond.
Summer School
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Full Credit (6 week)
Remedial (4 week)
Must have a final grade between 40-49%
 Below 40% - student is recommended to take full
credit course
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Forms are now available – see your counsellor
Enrich Your Life…
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Encounters with Canada - Go to Ottawa for a week of career exploration. See the
Parliament Buildings, museums, and historical monuments and attend a theme week.
Costs are $625 and spending money.
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Delta Police Academy. Spend a week in July at the Delta Police Headquarters learning
about what it is like to be a police officer. Physical fitness training, learn about the law,
investigation techniques, traffic accident training… Applications will be available soon.
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Heart and Stroke Foundation is offering a summer program to motivate students with
interest in biology, and medicine to consider a career in cardiovascular research.
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Air Time Canada – Want to be a pilot? Try out flight and ground school and fly a
plane. Website : www.airfun.org/copilot.htm Free (I’m not kidding)
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Rotary STEP Program - Short Term Summer Exchange Program (STEP) opportunity
through the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen. The cost is entirely the family's, however,
Rotary administers the program. For more information please visit the Rotary Club
of Tsawwassen's web site and click on the Youth Services link on the
left: http://www.rotarytsawwassen.org/youth_prog.html
Things to keep in mind…
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Select 8 courses plus 2 alternates to maximize
opportunity – it’s easier to drop than pick up in
September
Choose wisely – be aware of all grad and postsecondary entrance requirements
Courses run based on numbers, so choose them now –
don’t expect to be able to get into them later
It is not ‘first come first served’ – take your time to
make thoughtful decisions – create as much
opportunity for yourself as you can!
COURSE SELECTION
CLOSES MARCH 4
AT MID-NIGHT
ON PARENT CONNECT
Resources
Course Planning
 Counsellor
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Ms. C. Bodman : [email protected]
Career and Post Secondary Planning
 Career
and Post-secondary Advisor
Ms. T . Foster: [email protected]
 http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/index.html