Grade 9 Course Programming 2018-2019

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MYP – Year 4 : Grade 9 Language & Literature Individuals & Societies Sciences Mathematics Physical & Health Ed. or Dance & Health Ed. Language Acquisition French or Spanish or Squamish 2 Electives (Semestered) Electives outside of timetable

How does the MYP affect course programming? To receive a MYP Certificate students must take: A second language (French or Spanish or Squamish) Three consecutive years, Gr. 8 - 10 Community Service hours, 30 total, Gr. 8 – 10 Personal Project, Gr. 10 * language exception made for LC students

Grade 9 Electives …all students will take a minimum of 4 half year elective courses: Fine Arts Courses Design Courses Not including: Outside of the timetable electives

“Outside” of Timetable Grade 9 Electives Inside the timetable courses are half a year long. Students take 4 electives. Students may register for outside of the timetable electives as well. Fine Arts Art Design 9 Theatre Arts 9 Concert Band 9 (full year/2 elect.) Concert Choir 9 (full year/2 elect.) Guitar (full year/2 elect.) Design Information Technology 9 Design and Technology 9 Engineering 9 Foods and Nutrition 9 Textile Arts 9 “Outside” of Timetable Vocal Jazz Choir 9 Jazz Band 9 Beginners Band 9 Community Initiatives 9/10 7 7

“Outside” of Timetable, check your choices: Selecting Gr. 9 Electives When choosing your electives on the programming sheet account for both full year and semestered electives, rank 1-6: Fine Arts 6ALT Art Design 9 3_ Theatre Arts 9 __ Concert Band 9 (full year/2 elect.) __ Concert Choir 9 (full year/2 elect.) 1&2 Guitar (full year/2 elect.) Design __ Information Technology 9 __ Design and Technology 9 4_ Engineering 9 5ALT Foods and Nutrition 9 __ Textile Arts 9 “Outside” of Timetable, check your choices: __ Vocal Jazz Choir 9 __ Jazz Band 9 __ Beginners Band 9 √_ Community Initiatives 9/10 8 8

Other Streams… LAC 9 for referred students English as a Second Language 9 courses (ELL) Academies – Peak Performance – External Credits Choices

District Enhanced Programs Dance Academy Windsor Hockey Academy Windsor Soccer Academy Windsor Basketball Academy Seycove & Mountainside Volleyball Academy Sutherland Field Hockey Academy Sutherland Outdoor Ed Academy Sutherland Lacrosse (new Sept. 2018) Carson Graham Peak Performance Program All NV schools Distributed Learning DL Center

District Enhanced Programs IB MYP/Diploma Program (8-12) Carson Graham Art Academy (10-12) Carson Graham VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 (11-12) Carson Graham Advanced Placement (12) Handsworth & Argyle Digital Media Academy (9-12) Argyle Work Experience/Apprenticeship (10-12) All schools Experiential Outdoor Environmental Outdoor School Leadership(10-12)

In Order to Graduate… LOOKING AHEAD Begin earning credits in Grade 10 Students need 80 credits to graduate New Graduation Program begins 2018/2019 So, if a student fails a course, it is important that he or she takes it again during summer school, DL or the next year.

Graduation Requirements Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 Social Studies 10 Science 10 A Math 10 French 10 or Squamish 10 PE 10 Careers 10(online) Elective English/Comm 11 Social Studies 11/12 A Science 11/12 A Math 11/12 Elective English/Comm 12 Careers 12 Elective Note: 80 total credits required for graduation (48 mandatory; 28 elective and 4 Grad Trans)

Where can I keep up to date about Graduation requirements? Check out the Ministry of Education web site for the most recent graduation requirements Google ‘Ministry of Education’ – graduation requirements or www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/grad2004.htm

While Courses are Important… There is more to school than just classes. To be an IB student you must also focus on … Community and Service Become reflective on your progress and goals Be inquisitive, open minded and caring Be prepared to become globally minded

Get Involved!!!

Focus for Grade 9 Take responsibility for your actions. Keep organized: use agenda! Attend and stay on track. Be committed and set goals. Engage in all your classes. Be an active participant in school life: get involved in extracurricular activities.

Review & Completion Courses Summer Learning Details Programs Review & Completion Courses ​Full Credit Courses Elementary Summer Learning 7/8 Transition: Regular, IB and French Immersion ELL Numeracy (Math 8 & 9) Literacy (English 8 & 9) See next slide Grade 4/5/6 Q or R Grade 5/6/7 G or D Locations Carson Graham Secondary Westview Dates July 4 - July 26 July 4 - August 1 July 3 - 11 August 20 - 29 Times 8:30am - 11:15am 8:30am - 12:30pm 8:30am - 12:00pm

Registration Online only - visit the Summer Learning website at www.sd44.ca > Schools > Summer Learning Opens  May 1 Closes  June 29 @ noon

Continuous Entry Courses: Registration: Continuous Entry Courses: registration forms are currently on the website register anytime up until July 5 1 year to complete the course from date of registration DL Centre access from September to July 31 no DL Centre access or teacher support in August

Questions? Refer to the programming guide www.carsongraham.ca Talk to the teachers Network – ask around See your counsellor - Mrs. Weyell (A-L) or Mrs. Robb (M-Z)

Please note this date: Programming Sheets are due Friday February 16th at the counselling office