SDSS Course Planning for grade 10 February 2014 Val Hayes
Overview Overview of Graduation Requirements Planning 10 Grad Transitions Plan Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements Grade 10 courses Math Pathways Second Language Requirements Summer School and Online Academies Resources Questions
Important Dates and Information February 14 to March 3 Parent and Student Connect will be open to select courses Once students choose on Student Connect Parents have to approve the choices and should FINAL SAVE (send) course requests via Parent Connect Feb 6 Junior Course planning evening for parents @ 7:00pm in the theatre
Graduation Requirements ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE MATH P.E. F.A. & A.S. OTHER ELECTIVES Language Arts 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11/Civics 11 Science 10 a Science 11 a Math 10 a Math 11 Physical Education 10 Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 Planning 10 Grad Transitions Plan Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 28 Credits 80 Credits
Graduation Requirements Provincial Exams English 10 (20%) Mathematics 10 (20%) Science 10 (20%) Social Studies 11 (20%) English 12 (40%) Final mark is a blend of the school mark and exam mark *Provincial Scholarships worth $1000 are awarded at the end of Gr. 12 based on the results of these exams.
Planning 10 Planning 10 curriculum: Graduation Program Education and Careers Health Finances Planning/Planification 10 can be taken in Gr. 10 or 11 Planning/Planification 10 is available at SDSS as a regular in-class course or as an Online course done through Delta Access *Planning 10 Online via SDSS must be chosen at the time of course selection*
Graduation Transitions Plan Personal Health Community Connections Career and Life Plus: 150 min/week of physical activity 30 hours of work experience Transition Plan (post-secondary, travel, work, etc.) Final interview The Transitions Plan is expected to be completed in the first term of their Gr. 12 year.
That s Graduation... Now what about Post-Secondary?
What Does Life After High School Look Like? Full-time work and/or post-sec Part-time work and post-sec Travel/Exchange/Global Volunteering Canadian Armed Forces Apprenticeship and Trades Private Colleges College and University
Grade 12 Admission Courses at SDSS UBC (Van and OK) / SFU / UVIC English 12 is needed for all faculties (AP) Advanced Placement Biology 12 Calculus 12 Challenge Exam 12(not UBC V or O) Chemistry 12 Economics 12 English Literature 12 English 12 Francais Langue 12 French 12 Geography 12 History 12 Law 12 Physics 12 Math Pre-calculus 12 Social Justice 12 (NOT UBC Van) Spanish 12 UVIC and SFU ADD: Foundations of Math 12 Comparative Civilization 12 External Languages 12 (check individual institutions)
What Do Research Universities Want? 5 Specific Grade 11 subjects English Social Studies Academic Math (Pre-Cal or Foundations) Science (Chem & Physics for Sciences and Engineering) Second Language maybe required 4 (or 5) Grade 12 Admission courses English 12 and 3 other admission courses
Entrance to Research Universities Each university has different course requirements for entrance. All Universities require English 12 School Math Languages Sciences UBC Arts Math 11 PC/FoM 12 Lang 11(12) Science 11 Commerce Math 12 PC (Calc 12) Language 11 Science 11 Engineering Math 12 PC (Calc 12) Language 11 Ph 12 & Ch 12 Sciences Math 12 PC (Calc 12) Language 11 Ph 11 & Ch 11 & one SC12 SFU Arts Math 11 PC /FoM 11 Intro. Lang. 11 Science 11 Business Math 12 PC(Calc12) Intro. Lang. 11 Science 11 Engineering Math 12PC (Calc12) Intro. Lang. 11 Ph12 & Ch12 Sciences Math 12PC (Calc12) Intro. Lang. 11 Ph11 & Ch11 & two SC 12 s UVIC same as SFU but no language 11 requirement. KWANTLEN - to complete a degree, PC Math 11 or FoM 11 and Lang 11
Admission Averages September 2014 UBC-Vancouver All faculties require a Personal Profile. Arts and Sciences mid to high 80% Commerce mid to high 80% Engineering mid to high 80% Food Nutr. & Health mid 80% Forestry low to mid 80% Human Kinetics mid to high 80% UBC-Okanagan Arts, Sciences, Business mid to high 70% Engineering, Human Kinetics high 70 - low 80% Nursing mid to high 80% Visual Arts 67% minimum Simon Fraser Arts 85% Sciences 87% Business 83% with personal profile Engineering 90% Com., Art & Tech 82% Students must have 60% in English and Math UVIC Humanities/Social Sciences/Sciences/Health Information Science/History in Art/ Human & Social Development 75% Business 84% Engineering / Comp Science 75% - 77% Fine Arts 67% Writing 85% All offers are conditional until marks are verified through the Ministry of ED.
Entrance to College, Teaching Universities or BCIT BCIT Langara College Douglas College 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.
What courses do I take next year?
Grade 10 courses English 10 one of: (4 credits) Pre AP/English 10 Challenge English 10 English 10 Cohort (Strive) Socials 10 or Sciences Humaines 10 (4 credits) Math 10 - one of: (4 credits) Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Foundations of Math and Pre-Calc. 10 Math 10 Challenge (same curriculum as Foundations and Pre-Calc) Foundations of Math and Pre-Calc.10 Cohort (Strive) Science 10 (4 credits) Science 10 Science 10 Cohort (Strive) Physical Education 10 (4 credits) PE 10 PE 10 Cohort (Strive) Planning or Planification 10 (4credits) Elective Courses (4 credits each) 1. 2. Francais Langue 10 is required for French Immersion
Elective Options Drawing & Painting Ceramics & Sculpture Digital Photography Accounting Fashion Cafeteria Mechanics Carpentry & Joinery Drafting & Design Technology French Spanish Concert Band Jazz Band (before school) Choir Vocal Jazz (after school) Guitar Drama Theatre Company (after school) Theatre Production (after school) Learning Assistance Strategies Link Leadership
STRIVE 10 Strive Cohort 10 English 10, Science 10, Math 10 and PE 10 all taken on the same day so the teachers can plan crosscurricular activities and take the students out on fieldtrips designed for students who are interested in approaching their studies on a different path, and who are capable of working with others within the school and beyond the classroom walls. teachers will be working together as an inquiry team to make thematic connections between their subject areas. This grade 10 cohort is designed to improve student understanding and wellness in school by reconnecting them to their natural communities. working in an English, Math, Physical, Education, and Science cohort, students explore the environments of South Delta. Cross-curricular connections will emphasize experiential activities; this will involve frequent opportunities to explore ideas and curriculum in our local surroundings.
THE MATH QUESTION
Math Pathways Chart
Implications of Math Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from high school with a Dogwood Certificate. Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue Science/Engineering based careers. For business, universities require PC Math 12; exceptions would be BCIT or Kwantlen. Foundations of Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue Liberal or Fine Arts or Business at a teaching university or BCIT.
If you are unsure of which Math level to choose, you can consult with.... Your teacher Your counsellor Our Career Advisor (Mrs. Foster) Your parents
WHAT ABOUT A LANGUAGE?
Language Requirements UBC Requires a Language 11 for admission UBC Arts only - will require a Language 12 to complete a degree or 6 credits of a language in post -secondary SFU Requires an Intro Language 11 for admission UVIC No language requirement
Language Options at SDSS French Immersion Francais Langue 8-12 French 8-12 Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12 Intro Spanish 11, Spanish 11,12
Language Challenge Exams for those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German, Italian and French they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12 credits. Application process is in the fall Exam will take place in January Exams are free to all students, except International students *Challenge exams will satisfy the Language 11 requirement for entry into Post-Secondary but the score will not be tallied into their GPA.
Summer School Remedial For those students who need to repeat a course 4 weeks in July 2 course maximum 1 hr 45 min. class English 9, Socials 9, Math 9, Science 9 Full-Credit 3 hour class 6 weeks in July/Aug English, Science, & Math 10 courses write Provincial in August English 10, Socials 10, Science 10, Math 10, Planning 10 Traditional and blended (some online work) options
Online Courses Delta s online school is called Delta Access check website for course availability Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered (including Planning 10) Online courses also available through: Vancouver Learning Network (VLN) Surrey Connect Fraser Valley Distance Education (FVDES) EBUS
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) Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours) Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours) Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program) First Aid (WCB level II and III) *students are required to submit documentation as proof of program completion
Academies OPPORTUNITIES AT SOUTH DELTA: Film Acting Film Production Hockey Soccer OTHER DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES: Baseball - Sands Dance Delta Secondary Lacrosse Delta Secondary Softball Seaquam Cadets Seaquam Soccer Sands Hockey Burnsview Golf - Seaquam See www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies for additional information
Secondary School Apprenticeship Program Students earn while they learn getting dual credits toward both their high school diploma and apprenticeship on-the-job training hours. How do I get started? There are over 150 apprenticable trades in BC ~ see itabc.ca for a complete list You will need an employer who will hire you and sponsor you They need to have a credentialed Journeyperson for your trade Contact your school Career staff or Dave De Pieri at ddepieri@deltasd.bc.ca * for more information go to Delta School District/Programs/Secondary School Apprenticeship
How to choose a career path www.personalitytype.ca www.careercruising.ca Username:SDSS Password: Careers BE AN EXPLORER Skills/interests/Personality Inventories Career Search Education Search Job Search and Description Interviews of people current to the industry Do a Career Preparation Work Experience in grade 11 4 credits
Resources Course Planning Counsellor Ms. C. Bodman cbodman@deltasd.bc.ca Career Planning Career Advisor Mrs. Trish Foster tfoster@deltasd.bc.ca School website www.deltasd.bc.ca/sd