+ home of the gators Grads of 2022
+ Things we will talk about in this session Administration and Counselling WGSS Communication Tools Overview of Graduation Requirements Grade 9 Program Requirements Core Requirements Electives External Credits Summer Session Remedial and Full Credit Course Request Deadlines Resources
+ WGSS Administration: Balan Moorthy Principal Lisa Fraser Vice Principal (A-G) Logan Kitteringham Vice Principal (H-N) Paul Trattle Vice Principal (O-Z) Grade 9/10-12 Counsellors: Darleen Kifiak A-G (Mon-Fri) Rachelle Twemlow H-L (Tue/Wed/Thur ) Ivan Adrian H-L ( Mon) Donelda Seymour M-R (Mon/Tue./Thur./Fri) Sue Docherty S-Z (Mon-Fri) Christy debulnes Career Advisor- (Mon-Fri )
+ Communication Website: www.wgss.ca Email: Please ensure the course planning sheet includes your most up to date email address Synervoice: An automated parent phoning system for attendance and other messages Twitter: @sd35wgss GatorBlocks: Agenda app for iphone/android Remind: Texting System for School Info & Contact WGSS Grad 2022 Gator Nation News - http://wgssgnn.com/
+ Gator App Download App from itunes Download App from WGSS website Students can personalize schedule Area for notes/hmwk deadlines Holidays, events are automatically programmed in
+ Sign up for Remind-Use the App Text: 778-650-5076 For Gr 8's going into grade 9 as of Sept 2018 please Message: @wgss2022 or rmd.at/wgss2022
+ Trades Info Night
+ Counsellor Services Personal concerns Study/organizational skills Course selection Career planning Vocational Counselling Graduation requirements or Grad Check Scholarship information Post Secondary Information
+ Graduation Requirements Language Arts 10, 11, 12 4 credits each (12) Social Studies 10, & 11 or 12 4 credits each (8) Science 10 4 credits A Science 11 or 12 4 credits A Math 10 4 credits A Math 11 or 12 4 credits Physical Education and Health 10 4 credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, 12 4 credits Life Education 10 4 credits Life Connections 11/12 4 credits Capstone Pass/Fail Literacy Assessment and Numeracy Assessment Required Credit Courses: 52 credits Elective Courses (28/32 elective credits /at least 3 courses must be at gr. 12 level) Total Credits Ministry Requires 80 credits /WGSS 84
+ That was Graduation..
+ ALL GRADE 9 MUST TAKE: 1) English 9 or English 9H Grade 9 Students Core Courses You must take these 2) Social Studies 9 or 1+ 2 Humanities 9 3) Science 9 or *Science 9/10 H 4) Math 9 or Foundations of Math 10 or Workplace Math 10 5) P. E. 9 or TMSP 9
+ Grade 9 Electives 6) Language 9 or Elective ( or *STSS) (* STSS is given by permission of Resource Department Only) 7) Elective Arts Education 8) Elective Applied Design Check the Request Form and the Course Guides on our website for more info on electives! www.wgss.ca
+ Grade 9 French Immersion French Immersion students take: English 9 or English 9 H* Science Humaines 9 Français Langue 9 Francais Litterature 9 Mathematics 9 (or Math 10 choice) Education Physique 9 Science 9 or Science 9/10H* An Elective (Arts Education or Applied Design) * Want to apply for an Honours class? * Talk to your Science/English teacher by department recommendation
+ Mandatory
+ English Options English 9- English Honours 9 Emphasis on reading and writing process Enrichment for advanced students Variety of literature forms In depth discussion Prerequisite Grade 8 English Higher reading level material More independence of study *Eng H - See your English teacher
+ Humanities
+ Math Questions Any Math 11 course meets the requirement for a Dogwood Certificate Need to write Math Skills Assessment between grade 10-12 to graduate Post Secondary Math Requirements will vary For now, stay in the highest level of Math you will be successful at This time next year students will need to pick a stream of Math to continue in
+ Math Options MATH 9 for Students currently in Math 8 Expands on topics and ideas studied in Grade 8 math This is the only math class option for students who have completed Grade 8 math MATH 10 Only for students who will complete Math 9 by June 2018 Foundations of Math 10 required for many Post Secondary programs Workplace Math 10 appropriate for majority of trades and work place entry
+ Sample Future Plans Technical College Trade School Direct Entry to Workforce Social Sciences Humanities Fine Arts Undecided Math Science Engineering Medicine Commerce (Business) Most Relevant Course Work Workplace Math 10 11 Foundations of Mathematics & Pre- Calculus 10 Followed by Foundations 11 and 12 Foundations 10 (Min 60% or more) Followed by Pre-Calculus 11 and 12 Check individual faculty requirements at universities!
+ Science 9 Options Science 9 Physical Science- Characteristics of Electricity. Physical Science-Atoms, Elements & Compounds. Life Science-Reproduction Earth & Space Science-Space Exploration Pre-requisite: Science 8
+ Science 9/10 Honours Demonstrated high ability in Science 8 See your Science teacher to add your name to the request list Must have good work ethic. Course content will be covered quickly and homework needs to be completed to move ahead with the next concept. Most of the curriculum is grade 10. There are a few elements of Science 9 that may be covered by Mr. Stephenson (mini unit on astronomy). Ideal for students who want to pursue Science areas of study in University
+ Science 9/10 Honours cont. There is an emphasis on independent learning & application of computer technology. Students who successfully complete this accelerated program have the option to take Physics 11 & 12, and/or Chemistry 11 & 12, and/or Biology 11 & 12 in their next three years of study (Gr. 10,11,12). Some may also be encouraged to take AP Science courses to enhance their studies in university.
+ Student Support Services
+ Languages French 8-12 Spanish 8-12 Language Options
+ Some Post Secondary institutions do require a language Language 11 for all Faculties - UBC Language 11 & 12 recommended to complete B.A. degree program UFV( 11) Kwantlen (11) Introductory Language 11 for all faculties SFU No Lang Required (but recommended) for UVIC, BCIT, UNBC, TWU, CapU CHECK university websites for updates on entrance requirements!
+ Language Challenge Exams For Students with a background in: Mandarin Korean French Japanese German Spanish Punjab You may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 or 12 credits Many post-secondary institutions (like UBC) do not use Challenge Exam scores in the calculation of your entrance average but will accept it as a Language 11 credit for admission
+ P.E 9 Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in the following areas: Team sports such as football, rugby, basketball, soccer, and lacrosse. Fitness, health, and nutrition. All activities & sports offered in extracurricular program. Gymnastics, tennis, badminton, dance and weight training.
+ Elective Requirement New Curriculum requires grade 9 students to have: 1 elective course from the Arts Education Elective and 1 from the Applied Design and Skills Technologies Some of the courses fall under both categories however you CANNOT use 1 course to fill both requirements Sample Grade 9 Schedule Language Arts 9 Social Studies 9 Science 9 French 9 Physical Education and Health Sculpture 10 Woodwork 9 Math 9
+ Arts ONLY Education Electives Course Drama 9 Choir 9 Band 9 Music: Composition and Technology 9 Musical Theatre 9 New: Dance 9
+ Applied Design Skills and Technologies and Arts Electives Art 10 Sculpture 10 Computer Apps Computer Graphics Drafting and Design Level 1 Engineering and Design Level 1 Electronics and Robotics Level 1 Food Studies 10 Mechanics Level 1 Metalwork Level 1 Textiles 10 Woodwork Level 1
+ WGSS Co-Course Fair Feb 1st-Check it out! Thursday, February 1 Grade 8 into 9 9:45 10:05 Your opportunity to speak with teachers from every department about the elective courses being offered next year
+ External Credits-Check if you qualify for credits towards Grad Dance ( ie. Royal Academy of Dance) Music ( ie. Royal Conservatory of Music) Sports ( Provincial or National team level) Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor) Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certificate) Driver Ed (ICBC accredited program) Bring in your DOCUMENTATION (a letter from the organization/or certificates) these are needed to obtain credits
+ Summer Session (School) Registration begins after Spring Break for all summer courses - April 7th Remedial Courses run in for the month of July; 35% min for entry Full Credit Courses run July - August Math 8 is only offered as a Full Credit course in July If you take Math 9 as a new course you will be NOT be enrolled in Math 10 as of September it is a summary course to prepare you for Math 10 After you have registered for SD35 Summer school please fill out WGSS google form for course change request
+ Resources to Help You WGSS Course Book WGSS Post-Secondary Handbook WGSS Website: www. wgss.ca WGSS Counselling & Careers: wgsscounselling.weebly.com Counsellors available at Lunch and Flex Feb. 5-15 Flex Feb 13 th sign up in library for help with computer request process Info Session with Parents: Feb 8 th at 7 pm See your Counsellor if you have questions
+ WGSS Counselling + Careers Website Got to www.wgss.ca --> Student Life --> Counselling & Careers Presentations + Guidebook Course Selection Forms Application Forms http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/
+ Course Planning Forms Please print clearly Fill out all info Ensure English Teacher + block listed in the top left corner box Include cell + email so we can contact you if there is a problem
+ MUST HAVE: Parent s/guardian s signature Resource Teacher s signature if you have had Resource before Medical Form with up-dated information All Forms Must Be Handed In By The Deadline * Noon-FEB 16th By -Friday Feb 16th th all forms and online registrations must be completed!
+ Using The Course Guide wgsscounselling.weebly.com/guidebooks.html 1. Read course descriptions 2. *Check for prerequisites 3. Discuss options with parents, counsellor and teachers * if you don't have the pre-req you will be taken out of the class! A secondary school such as ours provides you with an excellent opportunity to grow in terms of knowledge, skills, abilities, and self-confidence.
Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2018-19 Date February Presentation Grade 08 into 09: Session #1 Jan.30 February Parent Information Evening for Grade 8 into Grade 9 Feb. 08, 7:00 pm February Opportunity for assistance with courses planning: Course Fair Flex - Thursday Counsellors available every lunch time Feb. 1, 9:30am Feb. 5 15 February Students discuss courses with parents Complete Course Request Form MyEd Flex help session Select Course on MyEd before the deadline February Return Course Request Form, with signatures, to Counselling Centre Jan.30 th onwards- Feb. 13 th Feb.16th Feb. 16 noon Please don t leave it until the last day in case you need help with MyEdBC
Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2019-20 March Counsellors process forms and verify courses Administration works with Department Heads on Honours Courses April Verify Course Requests through MyEd Return Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a change May Opportunity to meet with counsellors and/or career advisor to discuss courses and options after graduation June Administration building timetable based on requests no changes August Timetable and staffing finalized Summer Session changes made, as space allows September Student Timetables available Electronically Course Change Line-Up before school begins Priority 1 + 2 changes After school begins Priority 3 changes in September
Course Change Priorities PRIORITY 1 PRIORITY 2 PRIORITY 3 PRIORITY 4 Incomplete Timetable Student has less than 8 courses on timetable Incorrect Timetable Student does not have prerequisite or already has credit for the required course or is in an incorrect grade level Require a Different Course Student requires a course for post-secondary Elective Change Request Student wants change from original request
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC FORMS TO COUNSELLING OFFICE AND ENTERED SELECTION ENTERED INTO COMPUTER MUST BE COMPLETED BY February 16, 12:00 noon. The initial login must be completed at a laptop or desktop computer (iphone/android won t work due to an issue with the password reset).
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC Go to the following website: https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/log on This can also be accessed by typing MyEDBC in Google. It will generally be the first selection You will need to the use the following log-in ID and password. Login ID: Your student # Password: Student$35
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC To enter your course selections, first select the MyInfo tab at the top of the page then click on the Requests tab on the left side.
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC Once in MyEd, carefully read the home page instructions specific to your grade at the top of the page. To make course selections click on Select and then choose your course by clicking on the check box Click here to navigate to the next screen if you do not see the course(s) you are looking for.
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC To select alternate courses for your electives, use the drop down to the right of the course you ve selected as your primary course, then select the course code of the class you want to replace it as an alternate. Note: This only needs to be done for elective classes.
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC To select alternate courses for your electives, use the drop down to the right of the course you ve selected as your primary course, then select the course code of the class you want to replace it as an alternate. Note: This only needs to be done for elective classes.
+ Selecting Courses in MyEdBC In order to confirm that you have completed your course selections click on the POST button in the bottom left of the screen. A green message will appear when your courses have been posted. YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS STEP TO SUBMIT YOUR COURSE REQUEST.
+ Confused? Questions?
+ THANK YOU for your time and attention... Happy Course Planning!