Programming grade 11 to 12

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1 Programming 2017 grade 11 to 12

2 *Will this be you?? Riverside Secondary Class of 2018

3 *Secondary Program English Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 English 11 En12/Comm12 * a Math 10 a Math 11 Elective 12 Socials 10 Socials 11 Elective 12 Science 10 a Science 11 Elective 12 P.E. 10 Elective Elective Planning 10 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective * indicates Provincial Exam Grad Transitions 12

4 * Secondary Program French Immersion Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 English 11 En12/Comm12 * Math 10 a Math 11 Elective 12 Sc. Humaines 10 Sc. Humaines 11 Elective 12 Science 10 a Science 11 Français 12 * Français 10 Français 11 Elective P.E. 10 Elective * Elective Planning10 Elective Elective Elective * Elective Elective * Indicates Provincial Exam Grad Transitions 12 * Students must take at least one of the (*) French Immersion elective courses in the grade 10, 11 or 12 year but may take more Immersion electives if they choose.

5 *Graduation Transitions 12 Students will be assigned a GT teacher concurrent with English 12 and are expected to demonstrate experience/learning in three areas: Community Connections 30 hours of work/volunteer experience Healthy Living DPA (150 min/week) Career & Life Post Secondary Transition Plan Interview

6 *Math Options (A math 12 is not required for graduation) Math 10 Found & Pre-Calc Math 10 A&W (Workplace) Math 11 Foundations Math 11 Pre-Calc Math 11 Workplace Math 12 Foundations Math 12 Pre-Calc Calculus 12

7 A wide range of electives are available in all areas. *Electives Refer to Riverside Secondary School website for complete course descriptions. Students are expected to take electives in sequence. Examples below: 4 Drama 10 Journalism 10 Acting 11 Journalism 11 Acting 12 Journalism 12 3 Power Tech 10 Art 10 Automotive 11 Art 11 Automotive 12 Art 12 2 Socials 11 Marketing 11 Foods 11 Law 12 Marketing 12 Foods 12 1 Psychology 12 Economics 12

8 A second language is not required for graduation. It is required for direct entry into some post-secondary institutions Languages Intro Spanish 11 Start in gr 11 or 12 Intro Japanese 11 Start in gr 9, 10, 11 or 12 French 11 Spanish 11 Spanish 11 Japanese 11 French 12 Spanish 12 Spanish 12

9 Enrichment Opportunities Athletic Leadership 10/11/12 (teacher signature) (taken as a 9 th course) High Performance Sport Conditioning 10/11A /12A (application) Hockey Academy 10/11/12 IDS Leadership Greenshirts 10/11/12 (taken as a 9 th course) IDS Leadership Performing Arts 10/11/12 (taken as a 9 th course) Multicultural Leadership 10/11/12 (taken as a 9 th course) Leadership 10/11/12 (teacher signature) English 12 Honours (teacher signature) Math 12 Honours (teacher signature) Peer Tutoring 11 (teacher signature) IT Peer Tutoring 11 (teacher signature) AP Chemistry AP Physics Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program

10 *Other Ways to Earn Graduation Equivalency Challenge External Credit Summer School* Coquitlam Open Learning* * requires discussion with school counsellor Credits Note: UBC will not accept a Challenge mark for calculating the admission average but will use it for meeting entrance requirements

11 *External Credit Courses (Examples) External Music Royal Conservatory (grade 6, 7 and 8) External Dance External Sport Athlete Coach Official External Cadets External Guides External Scouts External Life Saving External Driver Training External Language **See Counsellor for more details**

12 Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) Regardless of your career aspirations.if you have a paying job in a trade, you will receive credits toward high school graduation. 120 hrs working = 1 course = 4 credits earn up to 4 courses = 16 credits Most Popular student trades Car Mechanic Carpenter Cook Landscaper Sheet Metal worker Tilesetter more than 100 trades in BC

13 Trades Training Programs Coquitlam School district offers 16 foundation trades programs that will teach the technical and practical training required to write the ITA certification exam at the end of the semester. ACE IT = Trades Training

14 Trades Training Programs Automotive Service Technician Centennial (sem 2) Auto Collision Repairer Full VCC (sem 1 + 2) Auto Refinishing Tech Prep VCC (sem 2) Bricklayer (Mason) Thomas Haney (sem 2) [Professional] Cook Cent, River or Glen (sem 2) Carpenter Terry Fox (sem 2) Electrician Charles Best (sem 1 or 2)

15 Trades Training Programs Hairstylist Baker Metal Fabricator Millwright Motorcycle Mechanic [Commercial] Painter Plumber Heavy Duty Mechanic Gleneagle (spring following fall sem) VCC (late Aug end Jan) BCIT (Feb mid-july) BCIT or KPU (Feb mid-july) BCIT (Feb end of June) 6 FTI (mid-june end of July) 6 PIC (mid-june end of July) 36 VCC (5 different intakes) Sheet Metal Worker BCIT (sem 1)

16 SSA + Trade Trading contact Doug MacLean e: dmaclean@sd43.bc.ca p:

17 *Searching for possible *Career Search Personality Types: *1. One Focus *2. Several Possibilities lives *3. Seeking (have no idea, too overwhelmed, too excited about everything) We can t see very far into the future; only what is directly in front of us. Focus on that for now. Create an Action Agenda (create steps ) Any time you try something new it opens up a door to another possibility

18 *Create Your Own Luck (CYOL) * Be curious Figure out your interests, values and skills then look at careers that might be a good match. * * * * Be persistent Keep researching and trying things despite roadblocks. * Be Flexible * Take risks Don t be afraid to try things even if you are not sure of the outcome. * Be optimistic View opportunities as being possible and available to you.

19 *Plan for Post Secondary Go Directly Into Work Force Acquire job skills Options Explore Options Try new things Volunteer create opportunities take some courses travel Continue Education at: Vocational School (VCC) College (Douglas) Technology Institute (BCIT) University

20 * Basic University Entrance Requirements English 11, Math 11 Pre-Calculus or Foundations of Math 11 and/or 12, Socials 11, an academic Science 11 and Language 11 English 12 plus 3 approved academic 12-level courses (varies by institution and by program) Eastern universities sometimes require English 12 and 4 approved courses Note: It is the student s responsibility to check specific post-secondary program requirements It is the student s responsibility to check specific post-secondary institution requirements

21 *SFU Requirements In addition to English 12: For Arts: Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus Math 11 at 60% or better plus 3 more gr. 12 approved academic courses For Sciences: Pre-Calculus Math 11 and 12; Physics 11, Chemistry 11, 2 gr. 12 Science courses For Business: Pre-Calculus Math 11 and 12, plus 2 gr. 12 approved courses (supplementary application) Details and information for other programs can be found on the SFU website

22 * UBC Requirements In addition to English 12: A Personal Profile required for all applicants For Arts: Foundations of Math 11 and 12 or Pre-Calc 11; plus 3 more approved academic gr 12 courses For Sciences: Pre-Calculus Math 11 and 12; Physics 11; Chemistry 11; one gr. 12 Science; 1 more approved academic course For Business: Pre-Calculus Math 11 and 12, 2 approved gr. 12 courses; Video Interview Only courses with a final mark as of Feb 1 st of the grade 12 year will be considered for admission. Grade 11 marks will be used in some cases where a grade 12 mark is not yet available.

23 * Gr12 Approved Academic Courses (UBC, SFU, UVic) AP Chemistry AP Physics Biology 12 BC First Nations 12* Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Economics 12 English 12* Francais 12* French 12 Geography 12 Geology 12 Students must write the required provincial exam History 12 Japanese 12 Law 12 Literature 12 Math 12 Pre-calculus Physics 12 Spanish 12 * In addition, the following courses are accepted at UBCO, UVic and SFU: Social Justice 12 Math 12 Foundations It is the student s responsibility to check specific post-secondary institution requirements

24 *Admission Averages (Fall 2016) Calculated on English 12 plus 3 approved/required 12-level courses UBC (Van) UBC (O) SFU Arts 85-89% 75-79% 82% Science 85-92% 75-79% 86% Business/ Commerce 85% 80%

25 *Calculating Admission Averages *The admission average is calculated using percentages from English 12 and the best 3 Grade 12 approved courses required for the program. *Example: UBC Arts admission average 88% course school mark blended mark English 12 87% 90% History 12 88% Literature 12 85% Spanish 12 83% Economics 12 88%

26 * Douglas College General Admission Programs (Programs such as General Studies, Business, Arts, Sciences) Graduation English 12 at 60% or better Limited-Enrollment Programs (programs such as Arts, Nursing, Dental Assisting, etc.) and University Transfer Must meet general and specific department admission requirements; often includes Math 11 Foundations with 60% SFU/Douglas College Partnership Program SFU Entrance requirements apply Specific programs only within the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Environment, Science Can take courses at both SFU and Douglas

27 * BCIT Applied and Natural Science Business and Media Computing and Info Tech Engineering Health Sciences Trades and Apprenticeship **Admission requirements vary for each program. It is the student s responsibility to check pre-requisites.

28 *Helpful Information General Post-Secondary/Career Riverside Honour Roll Criteria Students must be enrolled in 8 Riverside courses (not including GT) a minimum of 4 courses within the timetable (Periods 1-5) in each semester to qualify for honour roll Full-time Student Course Load In grade 12, students should take 8 courses plus GT. In special circumstances, with permission students may elect to take 7 courses plus GT (90 credit minimum required)

29 *Getting Your Provincial Exam Results January exam results will be available at the Ministry of Education website by early March Visit the Student Secure Web at To create an account you will need your PEN You will use this account to take care of PSI next year Other helpful graduation information from the Ministry:

30 * Financial Assistance The counselling department will run info sessions beginning in September District / Authority Scholarships For excellence in non-academic fields 5500 awards of $1250 Students must complete an application package International Languages Physical Activity Fine Arts Community Service Applied Skills Technical or Trades Indigenous Languages & Culture

31 New Scholarship Programs Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship - $ awards to be used towards tuition in a teaching program at a designated BC post-secondary institution BC Achievement Scholarship - $1250 The top 3000 graduates in BC with the highest cumulative average based on grade 10, 11 & 12 courses required for graduation BC Excellence Scholarship - $ awards to well-rounded students that have demonstrated community service both within and outside their school community Each school can nominate one student Additional details/criteria available on school website or from your counsellor

32 *Financial Assistance (continued) Post-Secondary Entrance Scholarships o must apply for some o must meet deadlines Local Scholarships and Awards Through Riverside and the community o must apply o must meet deadlines Parents Workplace Some companies and unions offer scholarships or bursaries to children of employees.

33 Information on: *Career Resource Centre (Room 213) Post-secondary Institutions in B.C. Career Information Financial Awards, Bursaries & Loans On-line service for Post-secondary applications Employment and volunteer opportunities

34 *Course Planning Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math 10 Found. PREC 11 Co-op PREC 12 Socials 10 Socials 11 Bio 12 Science 10 Chem 11 Co-op Chem 12 PE 10 Ph 11 Co-op Calculus 12 Planning 10 Work Exp Co-op Auto 11 (W) French 10 French 11 Law 12 Art 10 Foods 11 Psych 12

35 Course Planning-BCIT Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math 10 AW Math 11 AW Carp12(Furniture) Socials 10 Socials 11 Drafting 12 Science 10 Earth Sci 11 Carp 12 (Cabinet) PE 10 Drafting 11 Ind Des 12 Planning 10 Woodwork 11 Auto 11 Spanish10 Ind Des 11 Culinary 11 Drafting 10 Art 11 PE 11

36 Course Planning French Immersion Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math 10 Found Math Found 11 Francais 12 Sci Hum 10 Sci Hum 11 History 12 Science 10 Earth Sci 11 Literature 12 PE 10 Francais 11 Conversation 12 Planification 10 Journalism 11 Math Found 12 Francais 10 Dance 11 Law 12 Journalism 10 Etudes des Aliments 11 Foods 12

37 *Courses that require a signature All Leadership courses All Math courses All Honours courses Any course for which you don t have the prerequisite EAL (English as an Additional Language) Learning Center Peer Tutoring 11 if taken for course credit IT Peer Tutoring Completed course selection sheet due Feb 27 th

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40 Questions?? Make an appointment to see your Counsellor