Welcome to Grade 9 Parent Night

Mr. Dugan – Principal Mrs. Potvin – Sr. Secretary/SASO Mrs. Hunt– Academic Advisor

Graduation Program It is Important to recognize that courses you take in Gr 10 and onward count toward graduation, scholarships and bursaries. Volunteer time is critical.

2004 Graduation Program – 80 Credits 1. Required 48 credits: Language Arts 10, 11, 12 12 credits Social Studies 10 4 credits Social Studies 11 or 12 4 credits Science 10 4 credits Science 11 or 12 4 credits Mathematics 10 4 credits Mathematics 11 or 12 4 credits Physical Education 10 4 credits FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 8 credits Career Life Exploration 4 credits ------------------------------- 2. Career Life Connections 4 credits 3. Electives (Grade 10, 11 and 12) 24 credits TOTAL 80 credits Work Experience 30 hours after age 15.

Grade 10 Required Courses Language Arts 10 (English) Socials 10 Science 10 Math 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Foundation & Precalculus 10 PE 10 Career Life Explorations

Other ways to earn Credits There are a variety of outside credits available: Cadets, ICBC Driver Training Bronze Medallion Sports Instructor Sign Language On a community team that attends Provincials ( Lacrosse) In school, IDS, Moodle, CIDES

Programs NOT Requiring Theoretical Calculus Math 9 Apprenticeship and Workplace 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 Apprenticeship and Workplace 12 Foundations 10 Foundations 11 Foundations 12 Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12 Trades and Workforce Programs NOT Requiring Theoretical Calculus Programs Requiring Theoretical Calculus

Apprenticeship and Workplace What is the Difference? Apprenticeship and Workplace Foundations Pre-Calculus Measurement Geometry Numbers Algebra Logical Reasoning Statistics Relations Functions Financial Math Probability Research Projects Algebra Numbers Trigonometry Relations Functions Permutations Binomial Theory Measurement Geometry Numbers Algebra Statistics Probability

Selecting the Right Pathway Which is the most interesting? Where is the student’s strengths? What would be the most relevant for the student’s post secondary plans? Which would help nurture a love of mathematics? Would more than one pathway be a good option?

Post Secondary Institutions Generally speaking, Science and Engineering Degrees (or transfers), require Pre-Calculus 12. General admissions (non-science), tend to accept less (i.e. FOM 11 or 12, or PREC 11) Information will be posted on www.educationplanner.ca when available

FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 Students are required to complete 8 credits in Fine Arts and Applied Skills - 4 credits of each, in either Grade 10, 11 or 12

Grade 12 Credits Required A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level. This includes 4 credits for a Language Arts 12 course, but does not include the 4 credits for Career Life Connections Eng 12 plus 3 other grade 12 courses = 4 at the 12 level Most universities require 5

Career Life Connections Capstone Project 30 hours work experience 80 hours physical activity Worth 4 credits and required for graduation

CTC Career Technical Center

What is CTC Partnership Unique opportunity for senior students One year of collage completed CNC and District 57 and 91 In trade or skills before grading

What does it do? Provide high school students with DRASTICALLY REDUCED COLLEGE COSTS  Provide high school credits towards graduation requirements Provide a college education with first year technical training Provide the opportunity to become a journey person faster Provide opportunities for summer work experience in the industry Cost ½ to 1/3 16 X2 credits Will already one year ahead of classmates ( environment class…1st year of 2 year program at cnc which can become first 2 years of 4 year program at UNBC If they work in the summer or after school hours can add up and if they get enough hour in they can get it on graduation The education we provide high school students is the same college education that can ladder directly to further post-secondary training.

Provide a chance at a possible $1000 Secondary School Apprentice (SSA) Scholarship Students receive both high school elective credits and college credits in their program of choice. If you're moving away from Prince George after the CTC program has finished keep in mind these college credits are transferable to dozens of post-secondary institutions throughout Canada and elsewhere.

What happens? Grade11 students fill out application Interview Attend 1 or 2 semesters at CNC Grade 12, graduate along side their high school friends in June. Dogwood Diploma AND Year technical training certificate from the college Attend 2 sem may very sometimes it may be over he summer sometime 1 semester one year and then on next year some times both in one year…..

They attend CTC in the second semester of Grade 11 or 12 OR For the 10 month programs students will attend CNC for their entire Grade 12 year (both semesters). For the 5 month programs students will attend CNC for the first semester of Grade 12. All these programs end before June and will enable students to graduate alongside their friends. Doesn't always look like this

Who is eligible? enrolled in a public school in district 57 or 91 maintain a C+ or better average and be in good standing at current school currently in Grade 11 or 12 maintain good work habits with minimal absenteeism

Some of the programs available • Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport ( Mackenzie 18-19) • Carpentry / Joinery    • Industrial Mechanic / Machinist • Professional Cook   • Natural Resources Environmental Tech. • Dentistry (DENO 150 Single Course)    • Plumbing • Electrical / Electronics   • Welder Level C ( Mackenzie 17-18) • Automotive Service / Collision Repair   Millwright ( Mackenzie 16-17) College Savings Program     College Costs, CTC Costs, Savings   Automotive Service / Collision Repair $6,367, $2,177, $4,190 Carpentry / Joinery $4,769, $1,924, $2,845 Professional Cook $4,232, $1,804, $2,428 Deno 150 $265, $254, $11 Electrical / Electronics $4,143, $1853, $2290 Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport $3,376, $1,795, $1,581 Industrial Mechanic / Machinist $2,894, $1,826, $1,068 Natural Resources Environmental Tech $4,057 Plumbing $3,249 Welder Level C  $3,685, $1,955, $1,730

What is Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) is a career program that gives you the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in high school , and to earn high school credits for doing so. Part-time job pay $1000 SSA Scholarship Job pays credits and Wages Asphalt Paving Drywall Finisher Locksmith Automotive Painter Electrician Machinist Automotive Service Technician Florist Meat cutter Baker Hairstylist Painter & Decorator Bricklayer (Mason) Hardwood Floor layer Plumber Cabinet Maker (Joiner) Heavy Duty Mechanic Roofer Carpenter Industrial Mechanic Tire Repairer Cook Landscape Horticulturist Welder Level 'C'

Graduation Program Exams Required Graduation Program Exams Numeracy Proficiency 2017/18 Literacy Proficiency 2018/19 Taken in 10, 11, 12 May be re-taken Language Arts 12 Exam remains in place

Useful web sites Schoolfinder.com for schools and where to find many different programs across Canada Careercruising username: Mackenzie Password: portfolio – an excellent career search program www.macs.sd57.bc.ca

Final thoughts and questions Thank you, and best of luck to you and your student!