Our School District’s 3-Year Rule Policy 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 RSS.

LONG RANGE PLANNING What happens AFTER GRADUATION? START THINKING…

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE ENGLISH 12 (usually min 70% or ) + 3 Grade 12 academic 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~

Acceptable Grade 12 courses for MOST B.C. Institutions: In addition to English 12 -French 12-Pre-Calculus 12 -English Lit 12-Physics 12 -History 12-Chemistry 12 -Geography 12-Biology 12 -Law 12 -Calculus 12 -Spanish 12-ASL 12 -Japanese12-German 12

DIPLOMA & TRADES PROGRAM ENTRANCE Each program has separate entrance requirements Check on those that are acceptable to the school and the program you wish to enter

See Mr. Gunn or call him at  SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP  BCIT and OC DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS School District #23 DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS

Hairdressing Collision Repair Joinery Sheet Metal Carpentry Plumbing R.V. Technician Welding Electrician Culinary Arts School District #23 DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS Emergency Medical Responder Health Care Assistant Automotive Service Technician Program Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanic Residential Construction AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Begin in grade 11 or 12

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CREDITS for GRADUATION: Grade 10 + Grade 11+ Grade 12 = Minimum of 80 credits Grade 9 classes do not count in this calculation.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GRADE 10 REQUIREMENTS English 10 *** Social Studies 10 * Science 10 *** A PE 10 A Mathematics 10 (Foundations Math 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10) *** Planning (taken in grade 11) *** Has a provincial exam worth 20%

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Gr 10 + Gr Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum GRADE 10 English 10* Social Studies 10 Science 10* a Mathematics 10* a PE 10 An Applied Skill or Fine Art class GRADE 11 an English 11 a S.S. 11* a Mathematics 11 a Science 11 Planning 11 GRADE 12 an English 12* ________ 12 Grad Transitions PLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11, & 12

English 10 Honours Open to students who earned an A/G and by teacher recommendation. Enrichment to the regular program Excellent preparation for English 11 Honours Great challenge for those passionate about English Provincial exam Course offerings depend upon number of participants. English 10 Open to ALL students Content covered related to the regular program Provincial exam

SCIENCE 10 Topics include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science SCIENCE 10 HONOURS A and a G and by teacher recommendation. Enrichment to the regular program Excellent preparation for Biology11 Honours, Chemistry 11 Honours, and Physics 11 Honours Great challenge for those passionate about Science

You will be recommended by your Math teacher for either Foundations Math 10 or Apprenticeship &Workplace Math 10 (A&W). 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 *Note - Both of these courses have mandatory provincial exams

Foundations 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. Important Consideration

PE 10 PE 10 is a REQUIRED course for graduation Choose: Regular PE 10 OR Dance 10 OR Hockey 10 OR Baseball 10 Note: Outdoor Ed is not a PE credit, it is an elective

What about a 2 nd LANGUAGE? Is it required ? For graduation?NO For trades or vocational programs? NO For university entrance? … for some, yes 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 RSS offers:  French  Spanish  German  ASL  Japanese  Punjabi Intro Language 11 (Start in gr. 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 ~DRAMA ~ DANCE ~ DIGITAL FILM MAKING ~ART FOUNDATIONS ~METAL ART ~ PRODUCTION GRAPHICS ~CHAMBER AND CONCERT CHOIR

APPLIED SKILLS and ELECTIVES Woodwork, Metalwork, Metal Art, Auto Tech and Electronics Leadership, Football 11, Baseball Academy, Basketball 11, Outdoor Ed, Aboriginal Outdoor Ed Hockey Skills Academy Foods Cooks Training Textiles Drafting Yearbook & Journalism Computer Animation Business Education Marketing Game Design Computer Programming

Distance Learning Courses optional method for students to complete a course on their own time, not as part of the school timetable. totally independent from RSS you still must have a full course load at RSS 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 Ed. Check with your 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  PLUS... 3 elective courses (one must be an Applied Skill or Fine Art) 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 RSS.

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Day 1Day 2Day 1Day 2 1(A) BAND/SS 1(C) PE 1(A) BAND/SS 1(C) MATH 2(B) SCIENCE 2(D) FRENCH 2(B) DRAMA 2(D) ENGLISH Band & 2 nd Lang. = 1 elective Band or 2 nd Lang. = 2 electives No Band and No 2 nd Lang= 3 electives SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Day 1Day 2Day 1Day 2 1(A) FOODS 1(C) PE 1(A) SOCIALS 1(C) MATH 2(B) SCIENCE 2(D) FRENCH 2(B) WOODWORK 2(D) ENGLISH SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Day 1Day 2Day 1Day 2 1(A) PRODUCTION GRAPHICS 1(C) ENGLISH 1(A) SOCIALS 1(C) MATH 2(B) SCIENCE 2(D) METALWORK 2(B) ELECTRONICS 2(D) PE

Go to RSS website and review this PowerPoint presentation and course selection booklet Talk with family Check post-secondary requirements Fill out Course Selection Form Select your courses carefully for next year You will enter your course selections during the week of February 29. (Bring your Course Selection Form) PLAN CAREFULLY What’s Next ?