Grade 10 Course Planning Presentation

Course Planning

Grade 10

Objectives  Make

smart decisions about courses.  Understand post-secondary education requirements.  Be aware of career related options.  Plan program to meet graduation requirements.

Crash Course into the World of Post-Secondary

What Does Life After High School Look Like? YOUR GRADUATION TRANSITIONS BOOKLET ASKS YOU TO DEFINE ONE OF THREE OPTIONS 3. 4. 5.

Post-secondary Education Employment Extended Travel (3 months or more)

Technical & Trades Admissions British Columbia Institute of Technology & Kwantlen 

Each Technology Programs has specific requirements. Entrance is competitively based.

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Some programs are not accessible to students directly from high school

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Trade programs have continuous enrolment, waitlists should be researched. You can write Pre-tests at Delview to meet admission requirements = earlier admission

College Admission Requirements Langara, Douglas, Kwantlen*, Vancouver Community College (VCC) Students are accepted with general entry requirements which means successful completion and graduation from high school! Each College has Career Programs that may have specific requirements – It is important to check for Math, Science or English courses that may be needed! * Kwantlen is now recognized as a university but still offers many certificate and diploma programs that a college traditionally offers

University Admission Requirements University of British Columbia-Vancouver

Faculty of Arts – low to mid 80’s average

Faculty of Sciences – mid to high 80’s average

•English 11 + Language 11

•English 11 + Language 11

•Principles Math 11

•Principles Math 11

•Chemistry 11 + Physics 11

•Science 11

•Social Studies 11

•Social Studies 11

•English 12

•English 12

•Principles Math 12 (min 67%)

•3 other approved provincially examinable grade 12 courses

•Two other approved Gr 12 courses including at least one of Bio 12, Chem 12, Geology 12 or Physics 12

University of British Columbia-Okanagan GENERAL ADMISSION AVERAGE – 75%

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Sciences •Chemistry 11

•English 12 •3 other approved provincially examinable grade 12 courses

•English 12 •Principles of Math 12 (min 67%) •Two other provincially examinable Grade 12 courses including at least one of: Bi 12, Chem 12, Geo 12, Phy 12.

Admission Requirements may change for 2010

Simon Fraser University – Guaranteed admission at 80% average for most programs (Business – 90% required – some exemptions are granted)

Faculty of Sciences

Faculty of Arts

•English 11

•English 11

•Language 11 (can be beginners)

•Language 11 (can be beginners) •Principles Math 11 (min 60%) •Science 11

•Principles of math 11 (min 60%) •Chemistry 11 •Physics 11

•English 12 (min 60%)

•English 12 (min 60%)

•Three provincially examinable Grade 12 courses

•Principles of Math 12 (60%) •Two provincially examinable Grade 12 courses

University of Victoria – guaranteed admission at 80% (some faculties accept between 70% to 75% average)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Faculty of Sciences •English 11

•English 11

•Principles of math 11

•Principles Math 11

•Chemistry 11

•Science 11

•Physics 11

•Social Studies 11

•Social Studies 11

•English 12

•English 12

•3 other approved academic grade 12 courses

•Principles of Math 12 •Two approved science 12 courses

Second Language Requirements

Language 11 is required for admission to UBC & SFU although SFU will accept Beginner Language 11 (UVic requires Language 11 for admission to Humanities)

Students who complete a language 12 in high school, will meet the first year language requirement for the undergraduate degree in arts at UBC

So, what if you don’t know…

www.careercruising.com This website can help you to explore all the aspects of career search and post-secondary programs across Canada Skills/interests

inventory

Career

Search Education Search Job Description Career path Interviews of people currently in the job/profession

user: delview

pass: capp

Ask questions…   

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Talk to your teachers Talk to your counsellor Visit the Career Centre & talk to your Career Advisor Check First Class e-mail and school newsletters

Campus Tours/Information Kwantlen College: www.kwantlen.bc.ca •BIG, BIG Open House – February 27 & 28 •Visit the new Cloverdale Trades Centre Open House on March 6th

Campus Tours/Information BCIT: www.bcit.ca •“BIG” Info Session – March 4 from 5-8pm •Attend information sessions www.bcit.ca/infosessions •Become a “Student for a Day” •Campus Tours: One hour, given by student Ambassadors

Campus Tours/Information Douglas College: www.douglas.bc.ca •Check website for upcoming information sessions Langara College: www.langara.bc.ca •Well known for their field study programs: Europe, Greece, Italy, Haida Gwaii •Check website for upcoming information sessions

Campus Tours/Information Simon Fraser University: www.sfu.ca

•Student for a Day •Open House at Surrey, February 26th 4:30 to 8:30pm – sign up on-line

Campus Tours/Information UBC: students.ubc.ca/welcome/events.cfm • Welcome Centre ,Brock Hall open M-F 8-5pm,Sat 9:302:30pm • Tour the campus (2 hours): residence, recreational and social facilities, library, hear from current UBC student about programs and admission requirements • Focus days: Spring Break Students will get an overview of Academic programs, (health, technology, global issues, creative & critical studies) interactive workshops, student panels, and a campus tour - MUST REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME!!

What Do I do Now? CHECK FIRST CLASS FOR INFORMATION UPDATES! DROP INTO THE CAREER CENTRE! – E-mail : [email protected] – Career exploration – Current post-secondary information and application process – Financial information – Scholarships

Graduation

What do you know about graduation?

3. 4. 5. 6.

1. How many credits do you need to graduate? 2. Each course is worth ____ credits. List an example of a Fine Arts course. What are the core courses for Gr. 11? What are the core courses for Gr. 12? You can take a Grade 11 course in Grade 12 but it does not count towards graduation. T or F

Graduation Requirements  Required – – – – – – –

Courses:

(48 Credits)

Language Arts 10, 11, and 12 Social Studies 10 and either SS 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12 Science 10, and a science 11 or 12 A Math 10, and 11 or 12 Physical Education 10 Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12 Planning 10

Graduation Program Continued…  Elective – –

Courses (28 credits)

7 courses Any course from Grades 10 - 12

 Graduation – –

Transitions (4 credits)

Start in Planning 10 Work with the Transitions Advisor in Grades 11 & 12.

Graduation Continued……  80

Credits Needed to Graduate –

A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level (includes Language Arts 12)

Earning Credits  Completing – – –

Courses

Attending high school On-line learning (Delta ACCESS) Summer school (6 or 4 week)

Earning Credits….  Equivalency –

Courses completed outside the school system.

Earning Credits….  Challenge –

You must prove that you have completed the course outcomes without enrolling in a course.

Earning Credits…..

 External –

Credits

Based on attaining certain levels for extra-curricular activities. 

Dance, sports, lifeguard, ICBC…..

Earning Credits….

 Post –

Secondary Courses

Attending a post-secondary institution while working on the Graduation Program.

Earning Credits….  Independent – –

Directed Study

Find something that you are passionate about and put together a proposal. See your counsellor for more info.

Career Development Programs

Apprenticeship Program  Career Technical Centre  Work Experience Program  Trades Training (ACE-IT) 

Apprenticeship Program  Students

working part-time in a trade (chef, mechanic, graphic arts…..) are eligible for:  16

credits  $1000.00 scholarship if they achieve 67% in Grade 12 and still employed in the trade 6 months after graduation.  Students may put their hours worked towards becoming a journeyman in their trade

Career Technical Centre  Students

interested in specific programs could attend Kwantlen while also attending high school. – –

Programs include welding, horticulture, auto parts, drafting, and masonry. Community and Health Careers –

ie. Community Support Worker, Special Education Teaching Assistant

Work Experience Program 

Students complete 90 hours of work experience and receive 4 credits. Some time outside of school is required for the completion of this course. 

Focus areas: – Fine Arts, Design and Media – Fitness and Recreation – Science and Applied Science – Tourism, Hospitality & Foods – Liberal Arts & Humanities – Health and Human Service – Business and Applied Business – Trades and Technology

Accelerated Credit Enrollment Industry Training (ACE-IT)  Partnerships

between post-secondary institutions and school district.  Tuition paid for by the school district.  Examples: – – –

Carpenter Program – 5 months @ NDSS Auto Service Technician – 10 months @ SQ Steel Fabrication – 23 weeks @BCIT

Delview Fine Arts Program

Grade 11 Program 

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English 11 or Communications 11 A Science 11 A Math 11 Social Studies11 Elective Elective Elective Elective

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) English/Language Arts

 English

11 & 12  Communications 11 & 12  English Literature 12  Creative Writing 11/12

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Science

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Biology 11 & 12 Chemistry 11 & 12 Earth Science 11 Geology 12 Physics 11 & 12 Science & Technology 11

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Mathematics   

Principles of Math 11 & 12 Essentials of Math 11 Calculus 12

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Social Studies

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Grade 11 – –

Social Studies 11 Psychology 11

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Grade 12 – – – – –

BC First Nations Studies 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Geography 12 History 12 Law 12

Courses (Grades 11 – 12) Art         

*Animation 11 & 12 Art Foundations 11 & 12 Ceramics & Sculpture 11 & 12 Media Arts General 11 & 12 Media Arts Graphic Design & Photography 11 & 12 Media Arts Multi-Media & Film 11 &12 Drawing & Painting 11 & 12 *Yearbook Production 11 *Yearbook Design 12

*after school

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Business Education

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Applied Digital Communications 11 Information and Communications Technology 11 & 12 Keyboarding 11 Marketing 11 & 12 Entrepreneurship 12 Accounting 11 & 12

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Home Economics

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Foods & Nutrition 11 & 12 Textiles 11 & 12

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Languages

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French 11 & 12 Spanish 11 Beginners Spanish 11 Spanish 12

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Music

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Band 11 & 12 *Choir/Musical Theatre 11 & 12 Guitar 11 & 12 *Jazz Band 11 & 12

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Physical Education

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Physical Education 11 & 12

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Physical Education 11 & 12 are co-ed

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Graduation Transitions

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Planning 10 Transition Components – – –

Career and Life Transitions Community Connections (30 hours work or volunteer time) Personal Health (150 minutes/week of activity)

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Student Services/Other  Learning

Strategies 11 & 12  ESL 11 & 12  Gifted Support  Peer Tutoring 11 & 12  Library 11

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Technology (Shop)       

Carpentry & Joinery 11 Cabinet Making 12 Electronics 11 & 12 Metal Fabrication & Machining 11 & 12 Art Metal & Jewelry 12 Drafting & Design 11 & 12 Aboriginal Woodworking 11 & 12

Courses (Grade 11 – 12) Theatre

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Acting 11 & 12 *Theatre Production 11 & 12 *Choir/Musical Theatre 11 & 12 *Directing & Scriptwriting 11 & 12 *Theatre Company 11 & 12

*after school

What now?  READ

the course calendar! Don’t assume you know what the course is about!  Sign up early to see Mrs. Livingston or your counsellor if you have questions. Don’t wait!  Course registration begins online on February 26th.

TIME TO PICK COURSES

All registration will be done through “Parent Connect”. Follow the links from the Delview website: http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/dl