Pinetree Secondary Programming 2018 1 GRADUATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PINETREE SPECIAL PROGRAMS NUMBER OF COURSES CHOOSING COURSES POST SECONDARY OPTIONS TIMELINE INFORMATION
GRADUATION PROGRAM (Grades 10-12) 80 Credits All Courses offered at Pinetree are 4 credits 2 1. Required 48 credits: Language Arts 10, 11, 12 (English or Communications) 12 credits Social Studies 10 4 credits Social Studies 11 or 12 4 credits Science 10 4 credits Science 11 or 12 (Ch, Ph, Bi, Earth Science, Sc &Tech) 4 credits Mathematics 10 4 credits Mathematics 11 or 12 4 credits Physical Education 10 4 credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4 credits Career Life Education 10 4 credits 2. Career Life Connections 12 4 credits 3. Electives (Grade 10, 11 and 12 - depends on focus studies) 28 credits TOTAL 80 credits A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level. This includes 4 credits for a Language Arts 12 course, but does not include the 4 credits for Career Life Connections 12.
Social Studies Requirement: students will be required to have one grade 11 or 12 Social studies course: Social Studies courses offered at Pinetree: You are required to have ONE of these courses (minimum) to graduate: Comparative Civilizations 12 First Nations 12 Social Justice 12 Economics 12 Physical Geography 12 AP Economics 12 Macro History 12 AP Economics 12 Micro Law 12
2018 Graduation Requirements Grade 10 and 11 provincials ended June 2016. Students will be required to complete Numeracy and Literacy assessments as part of the grad program Numeracy Assessment: After completing Math 10, students will be required to complete the numeracy assessment as a graduation requirement. Literacy Assessment: Students graduating in 2019/2020 (Current grade 10 students) will be required to write the Literacy Assessment as a graduation requirement The English 12 Provincial will no longer be written
Arts Education 10, 11, or 12 --Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11 or 12 Students are required to complete 4 credits in Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies: SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE: Drafting 11 (AS) Band 11(FA) Graphics 11 (FA) Marketing 11 (AS) Acting 11(FA) Auto Tech 11(AS) Textiles 11(AS) Art 11 (FA) Foods 11(AS) Music Comp 11(FA) Choral 11(FA) Culinary Arts 11(AS) Any Info Tech 11(AS) Work Experience 12(AS) Economics 12 (AS) 5
Course Equivalency/External Credits Students may also obtain credits towards graduation through: Equivalency: Course equivalency is the process of receiving credit based on documentation indicating that the student has achieved the learning outcomes for an approved Grade 10, 11 or 12 course at an institution outside of BC or Canada. External Credits: credit for courses completed outside Pinetree (see your counsellor) Music: BC Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Canada, Royal Conservatory Music: Victoria Conservatory Music, Trinity College-London Dance: Jazz, Cecchetti, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance, Royal Academy of Dancing Sports: Athlete, Coach, Official, Youth Development: Cadets, 4-H, Guides, Scouts Industrial and Occupational: Tourism, Wood products, Lifesaving, Red Cross Water Safety Instructor: First Aid, Computer Certification, Canadian Private Pilot s License
PINETREE Programs Honours/Advanced Placement Students may select Honours/AP courses; AP is a university level course that may give credit or advance standing at Post Secondary 7
Honours Courses English 11H/ AP English Language and Composition 12 (year long) (assessment) English 12H/AP English Lit and Composition 12 Math 12H/ Calculus 12 H (year long) Biology 11 and 12 Honours (AP) Physics 11 and 12 Honours (AP) Chemistry 11 and 12 Honours (AP) IDS 12 for Science and Math Economics 12 Honours/AP 8
Honours Courses Students self select on Course Planning form Students should only select if they are prepared for the rigors of an Honours Program Departments have established a process to select candidates ( for example English 11H has an assessment) Successful candidates will be notified in May/June with a Course Verification issued in PACK 9
Train in Trades Programs Coquitlam School district offers 18 foundation trades programs that will teach the technical and practical training required to write the ITA certification exam at the end of the semester. Work Trades Training
Train in Trades Programs SD 43 Automotive Service Technician Semester @ Centennial (sem 2) Auto Collision Repairer Full year @ VCC (sem 1 + 2) Auto Refinishing Tech Prep Semester @ VCC (sem 2) Bricklayer (Mason) Semester @ Thomas Haney (sem 2) [Professional] Cook Semester @ Cent, River or Glen (sem 2) Carpenter Semester @ Terry Fox & BCIT (sem 2) Cabinet Maker Electrician Semester @ Charles Best (all year: p 1 & 2) Heavy Duty Mechanic All year @ VCC Hairstylist Semester @ VCC (all year) Baker Semester @ VCC (late Aug end Jan) Metal Fabricator Semester @ BCIT (Feb mid-july) Millwright Semester @ BCIT or KPU (Feb mid-july) Motorcycle Mechanic Semester @ BCIT (Feb end of June) [Commercial] Painter 6 weeks @ FTI (mid-june end of July) Plumber/Piping 6 weeks @ PIC (mid-june end of July) Refrigeration Mechanic @ JARTS Sheet Metal Worker Semester @ BCIT (sem 1)
Train & Work Contact Doug MacLean e: dmaclean@sd43.bc.ca p: 604-341-8977 In the school: Tuesday afternoons
Language Courses UBC requires a grade 11 language i.e. French 11 SFU requires at minimum a beginners language 11 i.e. Beginners Spanish 11 An External Language 11 Language 11 or 12 challenge is accepted by most Universities. UBC and U of T do not accept this SFU will Check requirements at each Post Secondary Institution. 13
Writing 12 For: Students who have completed English 10 and would like to improve their writing skills This course is designed to help students prepare for senior-level writing at the grade 12 and postsecondary levels. Students will be expected to have at least basic proficiency in the English language. Emphasis will be on using the Writing Process (prewriting, drafting, editing, proof-reading, and submitting) and
Post Secondary Applications and Admission It is YOUR responsibility to research post secondary admission requirements and to be aware of the application process & deadlines. Don t rely on your friends for information. Always go directly to the post secondary websites. Make no assumptions. Counsellors and Ms. Moorhouse are available to assist you. Ms. Moorhouse is in the counselling office every Monday and Friday
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University & College Options in BC UBC, SFU, UVIC, UNBC Capilano University Kwantlen Polytechnic University Trinity Western University Emily Carr University of Art and Design BCIT Thompson Rivers University University of the Fraser Valley Vancouver Island University Douglas College Langara College Vancouver Community College Competitive Entry Check acceptable courses, % grade, English and Math and OTHER requirements for each university and program
Post Secondary Education: SFU Admission Changes Fall 2020 Students who are currently in grade 10 applying to SFU in 2020 Required Grade 11 courses: English 11 Math 11 Min 60% (Pre Calculus or Foundations 11) Language 11 (beginner language 11 or higher) Science 11 (chemistry, physics, biology or earth science) Socials 11 or 12 Required Grade 12 courses: English 12 minimum final grade of 70% Minimum of 5 Grade 12 courses, including English 12, from SFU s approved course list Admission based on all Grade 11 & 12 courses (SFU approved course list) Program-specific approved courses and minimum course grades for some programs. https://www.sfu.ca/students/counsellors/approved-courses.html
SFU Quantitative Requirements (this has not changed) 70% in Foundations of Math 11, Precalculus 11 or Precalculus 12 depending on the program you are applying to OR 60-69% in the applicable Math course plus a score at least 20/30 on a diagnostic skills test (Q Placement test) at SFU before beginning their quantitative courses OR 60-69% in in the applicable Math course plus complete within your 1 st year a Foundations of Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning course with a grade of C or better before beginning quantitative courses at SFU
SFU English Language Skills Requirements (this has not changed) 75% or higher in English 12 OR (in order to take a first year English course) A grade of 60-74% in Eng 12 plus a score of 4 on the essay section of the LPI exam and a minimum score of 50% on all other parts of the LPI exam OR A grade of 60-74% in Eng 12 plus with in your 1 st year complete of a Foundations in Academic Literacy course with a C or higher
UBC Admission Fall 2019 We are currently do not have an update on UBC new admission requirements. Please go to the website to check on the new admission requirements for 2019. http://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/canadian-highschools/ Be aware: UBC will look at your grade 11 courses. Example: If you are taking English 12 in semester 2, they will consider your English 11 mark for acceptance.
Post Secondary Education: University of Victoria Admission Averages are based on General Admission Requirements English 12 and 3 additional approved academic grade 12 courses Grade 11 requirements English 11, Social Studies 11, Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 (depending on the faculty), an Academic Science 11 (Bi 11, Ch 11, E. Sc 11, Ph 11), No second language needed Check the website for approved grade 12 courses for each faculty http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/bc.html
Douglas College Eligible for admission if you: www.douglas.bc.ca Completed BC secondary school and minimum mark in English 12 (C) /Communications 12 (B). Based on the final blended mark. Different deadlines and entrance requirements for each program. Check carefully! If you are applying to a university transfer program your registration date for courses depends on your GPA! Check with an academic advisor at Douglas or Mrs. Moorhouse for more information.
Post Secondary Education: University of Toronto Basic Admission Requirements English 12 plus 3 required/approved courses except Engineering Engineering Required Courses: English 12, Calc 12, Pre Calc 12, Physics 12, Chem 12 Calculus 12 is a required course for some programs (e.g. Engineering, Science, Business) Note: Language Challenge Course Marks are not acceptable Note: for online courses 50% of the course must be done to be considered for admission
Post Secondary Education: University of Toronto University of Toronto s Policy on Repeated Courses: Individual programs at U of T reserve the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a first attempt at each course, particularly in prerequisite subjects Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering generally consider first attempts ONLY. Rotman Commerce Program will ONLY consider the first attempt in all courses.
CHOOSING COURSES Important Decisions Ensure you meet Graduation requirements Check post secondary requirements (See Ms. Moorhouse or your Counsellor) Seek out the advice of family members, mentors or your Counsellor Read the Course Calendar Online at publications and counselling section of school website 26
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Required Courses Grade 10 (8 classes) English 10 Social Studies 10 Career Educ. 10 Science 10 Mathematics 10 Physical Education 10 Two (2)Electives Grade 11 (8 classes) English 11/ or Communications11 Any Science 11 Any Mathematics 11 Social Studies 11/12 Four (4) additional courses Grade 12 (8 classes) English 12 or Communications 12 1. 12 2. 12 3. 12 Four (4) additional courses Career Life Connections 12 When choosing courses make sure to plan out the course you want to take over the graduation years for each grade.
Number Of Courses Grade 11 s must enroll in 8 courses Extra Courses: Jazz Band, Choir, and Vocal Jazz, Musical orchestra, Leadership 11, Athletic leadership, Desktop Publishing 11 (these would be in addition to your 8 courses) Most students will graduate with more than 80 credits 30
PINETREE Mathematics for Grade 11 One Math 11 course is required for graduation: Workplace Mathematics 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Foundations of Math 11(Bridge) 31 The main purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to gain a stronger foundation in the academic stream of Mathematics. Topics are similar to the Pre-Calculus 10 curriculum and attempts to bridge some topics taught in the Pre-Calculus 11 course. Students eager to enroll in Pre-Calculus 11 should aim for a minimum of a B in this course. Recommended for students who received less than 60% in Foundations of Math &Pre-Calc 10
STUDENT SUCCESS Strive to do your best Course failure may result in: Summer School Credit Summer School information will be available Late April/ Early May Repeating the course next year This will need to be reflected in the course planning sheet 32
Course Programming Sheets: Your course planning sheets are due: Thursday February 22 nd Have a discussion with your parents and choose carefully. It may be difficult to add/change courses once you have handed in your requests.