Grade 10 Course Planning

Where to Begin? What courses do I need to graduate? What courses do I need to pursue my career goals?

Graduation Requirements Grade 10 Core: English 10  (Choices)      - 4 credits  Socials 10 - 4 credits Science 10                         - 4 credits Math 10                             - 4credits Workplace or Foundations Pre-calculus                  5. Physical Education 10 - 4 credits Career/Life Education - 4 credits Electives: * (Need one Applied Skill or Fine Art in either gr 10/11/or 12) 6. _____________ ______ 7.   _____________ ______ ____________ ______ AM/PM Elective(s) 9. ____________ ______

French Immersion Grade 10 Graduation Requirements French Immersion Grade 10 Core: English 10  (Choices)                  - 4 credits  Francais Langue 10              - 4 credits Sciences Humaines 10           -4 credits Sciences Naturelles 10          - 4 credits Math 10                                      - 4 credits Workplace or Foundations Pre-calculus 6. Physical Education 10 - 4 credits * Career/Life Education 10 - 4 credits Electives: * (Need one Applied Skill or Fine Art in either gr 10/11/or 12) 7. ____________ ______ ____________ ______ AM/PM Elective(s) 9. ____________ ______

Detailed descriptions are found in the course planning booklet online English 10 Choices *All students are required to do Composition 10 (this will be embedded in with one of your selections below) Students can then choose one of: New Media 10 Focused Literary Studies 10 Creative Writing 10 Spoken Language 10 *Also be sure to have a second choice as an alternate in case you do not get your first choice Detailed descriptions are found in the course planning booklet online www.jlj.sd83.bc.ca

Career/Life Education (Formerly Planning 10) Career/Life Education Days Career Seminars MyBluePrint Personal Career Exploration Health Seminars Job Shadow/Work Experience

Which Math Should I Take? Foundations and Pre-calculus Math 10 Or Workplace Math 10 Both Meet Graduation requirements for math However…..

Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math 10 Workplace Math 10 Intended for students with the mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills identified for entry into a majority of the trades (not electrical) and for direct entry into the workforce. Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math 10 Provides students with the mathematical skills and the critical thinking skills required in most post secondary studies including theoretical calculus

Physical Education 10 is MANDATORY for graduation Students can choose either PE 10 or P.O.L.E 10 to meet this requirement

Physical Outdoor Leadership Education 10 P.O.L.E. Outdoor based Skiing Hiking Snow cave building Orienteering Environmental issues Camping

InspirEd is a guided innovative approach to education where students learn how to investigate, problem solve, and think deeply about STEAM courses in an interdisciplinary setting. STEAM explores Science, Technology, Engineering & Math through the lens of Design and the Arts. Students in InspirEd develop a designer and maker mindset as they explore real world topics/problems in engineering, technology, and the Environment. InspirEd is team-taught by passionate teachers who have a passion for personalized learning, promoting inquiry, and fostering the potential in all students.

The ECO (Education Collaboration Outdoors) Program is an outdoor based education program for students in Grade 9 and 10 at SAS Jackson Campus. Students will learn collaboratively in a multitude of challenging outdoor environments throughout the semester. This program will be location based throughout the Shuswap region. Students will learn to collaborate with a multitude of community stakeholders on a wide variety of outdoor and environmental projects. Students in this program will gain credit for Science and Physical and Health Education (PHE). Students must complete an application package to be accepted into this program. 

Electives Select your electives based on your interests and future goals.   Read through the online course planning guide carefully to make informed choices.  Woodwork Metal work Power Mechanics Robotics Choir French Spanish Japanese Foods Drama Textiles Band Digital Photography Art General Drawing & Painting Computers Ceramics & Sculpture Career/Life 10 (formerly AVID) Biology 11 Physics 11 Leadership (Lunch) Theatre Production (PM) Jazz Band (AM) Yearbook (PM) The online course description guide is found on our SAS Jackson webpage www.jlj.sd83.bc.ca

SD 83 Career Programs Work Experience (100 hrs) Do you have a Job? Want 4 credits? Fill out an application with Mr. Seed to start counting your work hours towards Credits Youth WORK in the Trades Students that work with a qualified tradesperson can sign up for high school credits as an apprentice Youth TRAIN in Trades Programs that provide students with Trade Training Certification and high school credits Auto Service Tech/Auto Collision Tech/Hairstylist/Professional Cook See Mr. Seed in the Career Centre for more details about career program options !

Reminder We will be back to show you how to complete online course selection: April 12th /13th Online course selection on Student Connect will be closed: Thurs April 26th Remember to check out detailed Course Descriptions on our school Website Bring back your Course Planning Sheet next week!