Course Planning Presentation 2010-2011 WELCOME Grade 11 Students to Grade 12 Course Planning Presentation 2010-2011

Why is course selection so important? drives Master Timetable determines what courses can & will be offered to students changes to student initial choices difficult… may be impossible… after the time table has been set MOST IMPORTANTLY… It sets a path for “Life after KAL” 1

Online process For course selection Parent confirmation Instructions, etc found on KAL website

Course Selection 3 year plan Based on future direction after high school Look at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plans

Course Selection Process Course descriptions and information on KAL website

Graduation Plan Grade 10, 11 & 12 12 Required courses counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 7 Elective courses 4 credits for your Graduation Transitions completed in grade 12 2

Typical University Requirements English 12 and 3 or 4 more provincially examinable courses Geology 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Geography 12 History 12 Literature 12 Math 12 French 12 First Nations 12

Provincial Exams Grade 12 exams=40% final mark Grade 11 exam =20% final mark Grade 12 exams=40% final mark English 12 or Communications 12 only mandatory exam

Gr.12 Provincial Exams ALL GRADE 12 PROVINICAL EXAMS— EXCEPT English/Communication 12 are OPTIONAL So, what about going to college or university What Universities/colleges STILL require the exams http://www.bcschoolcounsellor.com/prov_exams.htm 3

Math Options Principles 12 Calculus 12 65% or better in Math 11 Required for Business, Science Engineering programs 70-80% or better is necessary Calculus 12 Significant interest-skill in Math Recommended for Business, Science Engineering programs

Do I need a 2nd language? A second language is not required for graduation 2nd language to grade 11 may be required for BC University entrance* only UBC-Vancouver UVIC Arts (*UVIC Science does not require 2nd language) SFU Most Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2nd language

Elective Courses Courses offered next year are determined by: student interest staffing levels use of facility Applied Skills Woodwork Foods Textiles Computers Drafting Fine Arts Art Drama Band

External Credits Earn “extra” credits in Grade 10, 11 or 12 for gradation Documented achievement in areas “outside” of school sports, drama, dance, industrial and occupational courses, music, etc More info>>Check KAL Website www.sd22.bc.ca/kalamalka 10

Dual Credit Programs 11 Trades & Technical program opportunities Apply in grade 10 2nd semester Earn credits for grade 11 & 12 Explore opportunities in Planning 10 Mrs. Jorgensen, Vice Principal Career Coordinator 11

Dual Credit Program Schedule

In summary… Course Selection Electives Courses Online process Student and parent accounts 3 year plans prepared ahead of time Electives Courses Grade 9 – full semester courses

DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE! In summary… Choose Courses Wisely Changes to timetable WILL be DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!

What Next ? Download 3 year planning sheet Review sample 3-year plans and RESEARCH Scheduled times for course selection or each class will be posted on the school calendar on the KAL website

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