Grade 10 Course Selection

Need to start thinking a bit about what you will do AFTER GRADUATION! LONG RANGE PLANNING Need to start thinking a bit about what you will do AFTER GRADUATION! START THINKING…

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE ENGLISH 12 3 Grade 12 academic courses + (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~

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

PLANNING for the FUTURE ~ Trades Programs ~ Secondary School Apprenticeship Application and planning required – see Mrs. Spencer or Ms. King Hairdressing Collision Repair Joinery Sheet Metal Carpentry Plumbing R.V. Technician Welding Culinary Arts Electrician Emergency Medical Responder Health Care Assistant Automotive Service Technician Program Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanic/Structures Heavy Duty/ Commercial Transport Mechanics Residential Construction Forestry Computer Information Systems

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CREDITS for GRADUATION: Grade 10 + Grade 11+ Grade 12 = Minimum of 92 credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Gr 10 + Gr. 11 + Gr. 12 = 92 credits minimum GRADE 10 English 10 Social Studies 10 Science 10 Bible 10 a Mathematics 10 a PE 10 An Applied Skill or Fine Art class GRADE 11 an English 11 a S.S. 11 or 12 a Mathematics 11 Bible 11 a Science 11 GRADE 12 an English 12* ________ 12 Bible 12 Planning 12 Grad Transitions PLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11, & 12

Course offerings depend upon number of participants. English English 12 Open to students who have passed English 11 Content covered related to the regular program Provincial exam worth 40% Communications 12 Intended for students who are not planning on going to university Does enable a student to “officially” graduate Provincial exam worth 40% Course offerings depend upon number of participants.

Consider EXTERNAL CREDITS … A student can earn extra school credits for participation in some specific programs – here are just a FEW: 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 Mrs. Spencer!

Plan Carefully Next year’s timetable will be built based on your choices now. Therefore, changing courses may NOT be simple.

Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10 You will be recommended by your Math teacher for either Foundations Math 10 or Apprenticeship &Workplace Math 10 (A&W). Foundations & Pre-Calculus 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

Important Consideration Foundations Math 10 leads to the Math classes in grade 11 and 12 which are required for entry to most universities. Consider your options. Research program requirements. So …

What about a 2nd 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.

So... Let’s Review In grade 10 you must take: English 10 Science 10 A Math 10 Social Studies 10 PE 10 Bible 10 PLUS... 2 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 courses here at DCSS