Programming: Course Selection for 2015– 2016 School Year Brooks Secondary School 5400 Marine avenue Powell river, bc ● v8a 2l6 604.483.3171 www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks Grade 9 into Grade 10

Course Selection Process Attend the Course Selection Information workshop during D block in the Great Hall. Explore PSI and career opportunities and relate this to your course selections. Select courses and discuss selections with your parents/guardians. Have parents/guardians sign the Course Selection Sheet. Counsellors will pick sheets up and review them with you during one of your D block classes (minute meetings).

Why is Course Selection so Important? timetable decisions cancelled courses post-secondary prerequisites Why is Course Selection so Important?

What You Need to Graduate a minimum of 20 Grade 10-12 courses 12 are required courses a minimum of 7 are elective courses Graduation Transitions

Required Courses Language Arts 10 Science 11 Language Arts 11 Math 10 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 Science 10 Science 11 Math 10 Math 11 PE 10 Planning 10 Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12 Graduation Transitions

Standard Grade 10 Timetable Language Arts 10 Math 10 Physical Education Science 10 Social Studies 10 Planning 10 Elective Standard Grade 10 Timetable

Grade 11 and Grade 12 Language Arts 11 Social Studies 11 Math 11 Science 11 Elective Language Arts 12 Elective 12 Elective

Timetables most Grade 10 courses are semestered LINEAR most Grade 10 courses are semestered Semester 1 (September-January) Semester 2 (January-June) a few Grade 10 courses are linear (ex. Band 10, Volleyball 10) All year (every other day) from September - June

Math Curriculum Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10 Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10

Math Pathways Your current math teacher will be giving you advice about what your next math course should be.

Elective Courses Elective courses are any courses that you choose beyond the required courses. They can be academic courses or FA/AS courses. In Grade 10, you have two elective spots.

Language 11 Some post-secondary programs require a Language 11 and some do not. Our best advice: ►Keep your options open. ► Check individual university/college programs. ►www.educationplanner.bc.ca

PSI Considerations Examples Vancouver Island University NURSING: Minimum C+ in Chemistry 11, Biology 12, English 12 and Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations 12 BUSINESS: Minimum C in English 12 and Foundations 12 or Pre-calculus 12 Check requirements of individual schools and programs: www.educationplanner.ca University of Victoria

Grade 10 Course Selection English 10 Mathematics 10 Science 10 Social Studies 10 Planning 10 PE 10 Elective Grade 10 Course Selection

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can I take Grade 11 elective courses in Grade 10? The Grade 11 elective courses that are open to Grade 10s have been underlined on the Course Options sheet (back of the course selection sheet). Can I take Grade 11 academic courses in Grade 10? You must have the pre-requisite Grade 10 course before you can take a Grade 11 academic. But, remember, you have lots of room in Grade 11 and 12 to take all the academic courses that you may need for various PSI programs. Grade 10 can be a difficult year (more homework and three provincial exams). Think carefully about why you would like to take an extra academic in Grade 10. Do I need a Language 11 to graduate? A Language 11 course is not required for graduation requirements; however, it can be a requirement of some PSI programs. For example, UBC and SFU still require a Language 11 to enter any of their programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can I take any of my courses online? The Brooks Online program offers many courses to our students inside of our timetable. The most successful online students are independent, organized, and motivated. Your teachers are there to help guide you, but students must be capable and willing to direct their own learning. Students must plan for an online course to be included in their schedules…spaces are limited. Which math course should I take…Foundations and Pre-calculus 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace 10? Your math teacher can help you decide which course would be better suited to your current skills and abilities. AWM 10 is useful for direct entry into the workforce, or for some trade options. FMP 10 is for students who would like to attend university. Please note: many colleges and trades require an academic math 11 for entry into some of their programs. Can I still change my courses once the school year begins? We encourage students to make any course selections by the end of July. The timetable can be quite difficult to change for students once it has been created and changes may not be possible.

More Information (A-L) Mr. Marciniak Tony.Marciniak@sd47.bc.ca (M-Z) Mrs. Burt Allison.Burt@sd47.bc.ca International Students Mr. Brach Gerry.Brach@sd47.bc.ca Mr. Palm James.Palm@sd47.bc.ca

Other Resources www.educationplanner.bc.ca www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks www.bced.gov.bc.ca