Welcome Grade 9 s
THE 3 YEAR RULE!! A student has 3 years to achieve graduation starting at grade 10. If students do not achieve graduation by the end of the grade 12 year, further courses will be available at Central Schools in Kelowna, NOT at GESS. ~ Policy of School District #23 ~
LONG RANGE PLANNING START THINKING
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE ENGLISH 12 (usually min 70% or ) + 3 Grade 12 courses (check on those that are acceptable to the school & the program you wish to enter) Some programs have grade 11 course requirements as well. ~Consider a University Transfer Program via College~ DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!!
Acceptable Grade 12 courses for MOST B.C. Institutions: In addition to English 12, French 12 Eng Lit 12 History 12 Geography 12 Law 12 Spanish 12 Japanese 12 German 12 P. Math 12 Physics 12 Chemistry 12 Biology 12 Geography 12 Calculus 12 AP Courses in English, Chemistry, Biology, Calculus and Physics
School District #23 DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS Questions? See Mr. Meraw SECONDARY SCH. APPRENTICESHIP BCIT / OC DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS http://www.sd23.bc.ca/careerprograms/
School District #23 DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS EXISTING PROGRAMS: begin in grade 11 or 12 Hairdressing Collision Repair Joinery Sheet Metal Carpentry Plumbing R.V. Technician Welding Culinary Arts Emergency Medical Responder Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Automotive Service Technician Program Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanic Heavy Duty/ Commercial Transport Mechanics Residential Construction
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS use your GRADUATION PLANNING form and follow along!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CREDITS for GRADUATION: Grade 10 + Grade 11+ Grade 12 = 80 CREDITS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS *English 10 Social Studies 10 * Science 10 A PE 10 GRADE 10 REQUIREMENTS *A Mathematics 10 (Foundations Math 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10) Planning 10 will be taken in grade 11 *provincial exam worth 20%
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FINE ARTS & APPLIED SKILLS REQUIREMENTS at the grade 10, 11 OR 12 level 4 credits from one area
ENGLISH 10 Open to ALL students Content covered related to the regular program Provincial exam ENG 10 Honours Open to students who earned an A and a G and by teacher recommendation. enrichment to the regular program excellent preparation for English 11 Honours a great challenge for those passionate about English Provincial exam Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.
Topics include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science * Provincial exam worth 20% of your final mark.
You will be recommended by your Math teacher for either Foundations Math 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (A&W Math 10). Foundations Math 10 Leads to possible University entrance Topics: algebra, measurement, number relations and functions A&W Math 10 Focuses on Math skills required for most Trades programs like algebra, statistics, and probability Will meet grad requirements after grade 11 *Note-Both of these courses have mandatory provincial exams
Foundations of Math 10 leads to the Math classes in grade 11 and 12 which are required for entry to most universities. So 1. Consider your options. 2. Research program requirements.
PE 10 PE 10 is a REQUIRED course for graduation Choose: PE 10 Dance 10 PE 10 Team Sports
What about a 2nd LANGUAGE? Is it required? For graduation? NO For trades or vocational programs? NO For university entrance?... Maybe Is it a good idea?... Yes It depends on if you go straight to university from high school, the program you choose, & the university/college you attend.
Language Courses French 10 Beginning Spanish Intro Language 11 Start in grade 10 Intro Language 11 leads to Language 11 2 nd Language to gr 11 level needed to go straight to university in most cases Language to gr 12 level needed for graduation from some university programs
~BAND & JAZZ BAND ~METAL ART COMMERCIAL MUSIC ~DANCE ART FOUNDATIONS ~DRAMA THEATRE PRODUCTION ~ VIDEO PRODUCTION
Foods Drafting Leadership, Soccer Academy, Hockey Skills Academy APPLIED SKILLS and ELECTIVES Woodwork, Metalwork, Tech Ed. Computer Animation Yearbook Writing
New Course! Golf Academy Gr. 9-12 -At Okanagan Golf Club -8 rounds of play -Golf specific fitness training -Guest speakers -Cost = 400.00 **** See Mr. Frechette if you have any questions.
Distance Learning Courses optional method for students to complete a course on their own time, not as part of the school timetable. (Virtual & paper courses) totally independent from GESS (no help from our staff) you still must have a full course load at GESS if you are taking an online course Be careful this is NOT the easier way to take a course!
Consider EXTERNAL CREDITS A student can earn extra school credits for participation in some specific programs: Driver Training Course Girl Guides / Cadets Provincial & National level sport teams NLS & Bronze Cross (swimming) Royal Conservatory Music levels *Credits are given for SPECIFIC levels of participation as determined by the Ministry of Education. Check with a counsellor!
So... Let s Review In grade 10 you must take; An English 10 A Science 10 A Math 10 A Social Studies 10 A PE 10: You need to choose one of the 3 PE choices PLUS... Choose 3 elective courses (eg. a second language) Please note that this adds up to 8 courses within the building. If you decide to take any external credits you still must have 8 course here at GESS.
What s next? Go online to GESS website and review this power point presentation and the course description booklet (go to STUDENTS- course selection) Talk with family Check post-secondary requirements Fill out Course Selection Form-online Select your courses carefully for next year You will be called to the library on Tuesday Feb. 11 th Day 2 Period 1 or Period 2
Remember to PLAN CAREFULLY! Changing courses will NOT be simple and extra space in any course is not guaranteed. The school creates next year s timetable based on YOUR choices now. MAKE THOUGHTFUL CHOICES!!
any questions?