Dr. Charles Best Secondary School Course Selection 2016 – 2017 Getting ready for next year!

Be Connected… At Dr. Charles Best we are focused on connection We are a community that values the contributions of our youth We encourage our students to be role models for future students We inspire our students to reach their academic potential

Your Connections… administration Principal Mrs. Coulson Vice Principal Mr. Lederer (A-L) Vice Principal Ms. Young (M-Z) counsellors Mrs. John (A-G) Mr. Chang (H-O) Ms. Sinclair (P-Z)

Learning Resource Centre Your Connections… Student Services Team Career Centre Counsellors Youth Worker Skill Development Learning Resource Centre At Heritage Woods, we will create the challenges and supports to achieve success for every student

Graduation Program Required Courses (12 courses or 48 credits) English 10, Language Arts 11 and 12 12 A Math 10 & A Math 11 8 Physical Education 10 4 Planning 10 4 Science 10 and A Science 11 8 Social Studies 10 and A Socials Studies 11 8 A Fine Art or an Applied Skill 4 Elective Courses (7 courses or 28 credits) 3 Grade 12 courses 12 4 more electives 16 Graduation Transitions 4 80

Graduation Transitions Daily Physical Activity (DPA) – 150 minutes per week 30 hours of paid work or volunteer experience Graduation Transition Plan https://my43.sd43.bc.ca/schools/DrCharlesBest/Resources/gt/default.as px Exit Interview

Provincial Exams (for the 2016 – 2017 year) Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 3 exams 1 exam English 10 Mathematics 10 Science 10 Social Studies 11 or Science Hum. 11 First Nations 12 English 12 or Communications 12 and/or Français 12 Worth 20% of your final grade Worth 40% of your final grade

NEW: B.C. Achievement Scholarships: $1250 The Ministry of Education determines recipients Based on students’ achievement in Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy graduation program requirements. Includes elective courses, but not GT. Based on a cumulative average percentage Recipients must receive a “B” or greater in English 12, Français 12, or Communications 12. Rank among the top 3000 students in B.C.

Course Selection – It’s all about you. http://www. sd43. bc Core Courses Grade 10 Six Required English 10 Math 10 PE 10 Planning 10 Science 10 Social Studies 10 Grade 11 Four Required An English 11 A Math 11 A Science 11 A Social Studies 11 Grade 12 Four Required An English 12

Course Selection – It’s all about you! Core Courses- French Immersion Grade 10 Seven Required English 10 Math 10 Science 10 Education Physique 10 Français 10 Planification 10 Science Humaines10 Grade 11 Five Required English 11 A Math 11 A Science 11 Français 11 Science Humaines 11 A French elective Grade 12 Four Required English 12 Français 12 A French elective

French Immersion Electives In grades 11 and 12 students must take a total of 5 French Immersion courses: Required: Français 11 and Français 12 Science Humaines 11 Electives: Communication 11 Education Physique 11 Perspectives Mondiale 11 Conversation 12 (2 credits) Histoire 12

English English 10, 11, 12 Communications 11, 12 Grade 12 Elective Options English Literature 12 Writing 12

English Language Learning In the spring, our EAL department will assess students for placement in appropriate EAL courses Students can be reassessed in August if they complete additional courses in the summer

Mathematics Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10 Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 11 Foundations of Mathematics 11 Pre-calculus 11 Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 12 Foundations of Mathematics 12 Pre-calculus 12 Calculus 12

Integrated Physics and Chemistry 11 Science Science 10 Biology 11, 12 Chemistry 11, 12 Earth Science 11 Integrated Physics and Chemistry 11 Geology 12 Physics 11, 12 Science & Technology 11 AP Chemistry Ap Physics New this year!

Integrated Physics and Chemistry 11 IPC 11 will be scheduled for two consecutive blocks. Allows for greater flexibility More in-depth investigations through experimentation and projects. Highly interactive and active learning, group discussion and collaborative research Structured lessons - all the important concepts will be taught to the students to prepare them for Chemistry and Physics 12. Theme of the course: ENERGY Application required

Social Studies Social Studies– 10, 11 Science Humaines – 10, 11 BC First Nations12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Geography 12 History 12 Histoire 12 Law 12 Psychology 12 Social Justice 12

Elective Areas Note: Grade 10 students can choose grade 11 electives if there is no grade 10 pre-requisite Art Business Education French Immersion Home Economics IDS Languages Performing Arts Physical Education Service Technology Education

IDS: Butterfly Effect Global, cross-curricular community Students working collaboratively to guide their own learning and support the learning of others Goal – to move beyond the school curriculum to discover and research areas of their own passion. Link with adult mentors and peers from other schools locally and globally. Outside the timetable Application required

How do you decide? Think about: What you like to do Where you excel Your skills and talents Challenging yourself to try something new

Think Ahead… Trades ACE-IT: Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training" students have an amazing opportunity to gain level 1 technical training while still in high school courses count towards trades certification, as well as high school graduation credits courses are structured to fit into a student's timetable graduating from high school gaining level 1 technical training certification passing the Industry Training Authority (ITA) exam assisting graduates enter the workforce as a youth apprentice Contact: Mr. Doug MacLean Trades & Transitions Coordinator SD 43 www.sd43.bc.ca/CareerPrograms

Think Ahead… Trades 120 hours at work = 4 High School Credits Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) 120 hours at work = 4 High School Credits $1,000 scholarship if 900 hours are worked by Dec. 31 after graduation Automotive Baking and Pastry Carpentry Electrician Cook/Chef Hairdressing Metal Fabrication Millwright Painting Plumbing (for students with a paying job in an apprentice-able trade with a certified tradesperson) (up to a maximum of 16 credits) Contact: Mr. Doug MacLean - Trades & Transitions Coordinator SD 43 www.sd43.bc.ca/CareerPrograms

Transition Courses (for students still attending high school) HeadStart to Art – Emily Carr University of Art and Design Year 1 Foundations “Drawing and 2D Language” – 3 ECUAD credits Concurrent Courses – Douglas College and Simon Fraser University Forklift, Scissor Lift and/or Bobcat Certification Occupational First Aid Certification Check minimum requirements (www.sd43.bc.ca/CareerPrograms/Pages/Programs.aspx)

College Grade 12 Graduation Minimum: English 12 + 3 Grade 12 courses Check individual program requirements See Ms. Freeborn in the Career Resource Centre

Each Institution has different requirements University English 12 and a minimum of 3 Approved Academic Courses Arts: English 12 + 3 Approved Academic courses Business: English 12, Pre-calculus 12 + 2 Approved Academic courses Engineering: English 12, Pre-calculus 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 Science: English12, Pre-Calculus 12 + 2 Science 12 courses (must have Chemistry 11 and Physics 11) Be aware of the minimum mark for Math 11 and English 12 for each university Be aware of Second Language Requirements – UBC and SFU Each Institution has different requirements check it out with your counsellor and at the Career Resource Centre

Online Courses If you: Are self-motivated An independent learner Are computer literate Have good time management skills Have effective written communication skills Visit: http://online.sd43.bc.ca or talk to your school counsellor

Take your time – These are important decisions Your choices determine the courses offered in our school timetable We will not be able to make changes based on: Friends Teacher preference Semester Time of Day When you want your lunch Once you know what courses you want, it is time to fill in the course selection sheet.

Course Selection Form There are three parts to the front of the form: Name and Contact Information Graduation Checklist – you require a minimum of 20 courses to graduate from high school Course Requests including Alternate Elective Requests and which course, if any, you are planning to take in summer school On the back of the form is a list of the courses and their codes. You are not allowed to repeat a course at Dr. Charles Best

Study Block (Grade 12s) Obtain a “Study Block” Request form from your counsellor Must have at least 92 credits towards graduation Must have an academically demanding schedule ( 3 academics each semester) Must be signed by your parent and counsellor Must be approved by an administrator Must be returned with your course selection sheet before February 22nd

Other interesting info… Advanced Placement (AP) Language Challenge External Course Credits DELF Exam Summer School

Course Selection Forms are Due: Grade 10 February 26th Grade 11 February 24th Grade 12 February 22nd We would like current Grade 11s to meet with their counsellor to clarify their goals and to discuss requirements: Bring your course selection sheet with you!

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