Ms. Pooni (A-G) Mrs. Callander (H-Q) Ms. Schlatter(R-Z) Course Selection Gr.1011 2018/2019

COURSE SELECTION PROCESS Info from: Counsellors today Career Advisor next Thursday, flex, library Research: Read Course Descriptions (online) Check Pre-Requisites Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Requirements Consult: Parents Counsellor or Career Advisor (Ms. Jeffery)

4. Entering Courses Enter on Parent Connect (not Student Connect) – ask office for password Choose 8 courses (4R, 4E) and 2 Alternates (# Alternates in order of importance) Input April5th-April 11th Click Save, Don’t click Final (If you click “Final” then you’ve locked in your choices, and need to call the office to unlock)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Average student graduates with 96 – 100 credits (some up to 120) *each course = 4 credits* MINIMUM 80 CREDITS

5 elective courses from Grades 10-12 REQUIRED COURSES a Math 10 A Math 11 *(3 choices) Provincial Numeracy Assessment Socials 10 Socials 11 or 12 Science 10 a Science 11 Physical and Health Ed. 10 Career Life Education 11 English 10 An English 11*( 3 choices) An English 12 Provincial Literacy Assessment 3 other Grade 12 Courses Career Life Connections and Capstone 12 5 elective courses from Grades 10-12

Gaining Credits (Gr.10-12) Delview Courses Online Courses Summer School Previous School External Credits: Music, Dance,… Drivers Ed Course Sports (Regional+) Cadets, Lifeguard,… Work Experience or Apprenticeship Language Challenge Register in October, write in Jan/Feb Language from other country Gr. 7-9 schooled in another language (gr. 6-8 for Korea)

ONLINE COURSES Delta Access: you register online with Delta Access, then they email us Counsellors to confirm You cannot take an online course at the same time as with Delview You do not get a study block in lieu of an online course

DELTA ACADEMIES Baseball Hockey Dance Lacrosse Farm School Opera Film-Acting Soccer Film-Production Softball Golf

English Composition Through Creative Writing 11 ***New Courses Composition Through Creative Writing 11 Composition Through Literary Studies 11 Composition Through New Media 11

English Pathways Composition Through New Media 11 -Presenting, understanding, designing and writing about media -Possible focus areas: Film Studies, Journalism and publishing, digital communication and performance -Digital communication: blogging, writing for social media, gaming and podcasting -Performance: spoken word, slam poetry, reader`s theatre, radio and theatre posts -This course is made for students who intend to take Fine Arts or Technical Studies

English Pathways con’t Composition Through Creative Writing 11 -Allows students to use write freely for self expression and creative purposes -Possible topics: Short-fiction, poetry, memoirs and oral history -This course is recommended for those students interested in pursuing Humanities or English at the post secondary level

English Pathways con’t Composition Through Literary Studies 11 Topics include literature and reading works (novels, peotry, graphic novels, children`s literature and writing essays. Possible focus areas are literature by era and theme (Middle Ages, Renaissance, 20th century) This course is recommended for students pursuing Humanities or English studies at post secondary

Socials Possible Gr.12 Courses (2018/19): Comparative Cultures Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 Psychology 11 Possible Gr.12 Courses (2018/19): Comparative Cultures Contemporary Indigenous Studies Economics Genocide Studies Law Social Justice 20th Century History Psychology 12

Science Science 10 Earth Science 11 Physics 11 Chemistry 11 Biology 11 Sci & Tech 11 Teacher Recommended C+ C+ C+ Chemistry 12 Biology 12 Physics 12

Math Math 8 Math 9 Foundations and AW. Ma. 10 Pre-Calculus 10 AW Math 11 or History of Math 11 Foundations Math 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Foundations Math 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Calculus 12

**For MOST college/university-bound students** Math Pathways Foundations Topics include: Relations & Functions Financial Math Geometry Measurement Number, Logical Reasoning Statistics & Probability **For MOST college/university-bound students** 5-6 hours homework per week For post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus.

Math Pathways Apprenticeship & Workplace Topics include: Measurement Geometry Algebra Number Statistics & Probability 3-4 hours homework per week Good for entry into majority of trades and other jobs in the work force.

Math Pathways Pre-Calculus **80% and higher recommended Topics include: Algebra & Number Relations & Functions Trigonometry Permutations Combinations & Binomial Theorem Measurement 8-10 hours homework per week For post-secondary studies in programs that require the study of theoretical calculus (Engineering, Commerce, Medicine)

Math Pathways History of Math 11 *New course Fulfills Math 11 requirement for graduation Topics: Numbers, geometry, probability, stats.,and cryptography (art of solving codes) Investigate early number systems and how math was used in ancient civilizations with historical evidence of artifacts How math was used to send and decipher messages during World War II.

How To Pick Math and English Course Talk to your teacher: Which course(s) can you succeed in? Talk to your counsellor: Do your career goals and math interests/aptitude match up? Discuss how you can change paths in university so you don’t need to leave every door open now. Talk to your parent: Discuss how to meet the grad requirement and post secondary requirements without torturing yourself.

Languages French 8 French 9 Intro. Spanish 11 (SFU) French 10

BUSINESS INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS 11 Microsoft Office programs like spreadsheets, databases (like IT 10) Media, web design, and programming

BUSINESS ACCOUNTING 11 ECONOMICS 12 MARKETING 12 Keeping track of financial records ECONOMICS 12 Looking at how people make decisions Using incentives to change behaviour MARKETING 12 Consumers and the art of selling

Home Economics Physical and Health Education Foods 11 Work in groups Plan meals Nutrition Family Studies 12 Families Human Development Personal Growth Relationships PE 11 co-ed PE 11 Girls Fit For Life Athletic Leadership 10,11 and 12 -Contributing to school community and leadership -Events organization

Technology Education Indigenous Woodwork 11 Carpentry and Joinery 11 Creative woodwork based on First Nations culture & traditions Carpentry and Joinery 11 Woodwork Furniture, cabinets.. Drafting and Design 11 Computer aided architectural design Electronics 11 Electrical circuits & components Metal 11 Welding, machining, sheet metal… Metal Art 11 Smaller metal art projects, may include jewelry, sculptures, castings… ADST 9-12 for girls DIY Home Maintenance 11 Robotics 11

Visual Arts SA11: Photography & Graphic Design Media Arts 11 Individual Computer and graphic design (Photoshop, Flash), digital photography Yearbook 11/12 X-Block after school Full year commitment Should have Media/Graphic experience Media Arts 11 Video production, camera, photoshop… Computer Animation 11 3D modelling & animation Project-based Film & TV 11 Group Multimedia and film projects

Visual Arts (cont.) Art foundations 11 Drawing & Painting 11 2D and 3D Drawing & Painting 11 2D Ceramics & Sculpture 11 3D

Performing Arts Drama Music TP: Acting 11 Theatre Company 11/12 X-Block Theatre Production 11/12 Set design, lighting, sound Directing & Scriptwriting 11/12 Acting Experience Senior Band 11 Guitar 11 – no experience needed Show Choir 11 Dance 11

Strategies for Learning 11 Help Others Get Help Leadership 11 Application form X block: lunch meetings Events Ms. Schalk/Ms. Miller Peer Tutoring 11 Application Process Get form from Counsellor or LA teacher Aptitude & Reliability Library 11 Operating the library center Dependable, independent There are assignments too Strategies for Learning 11 LA/LD There is a process for being referred ELL 11 Speak to Ms. Stevens if you need more ELL courses next year

“In-Lieu” Blocks Students are expected to take 8 courses (or 4 if graduating in one semester). X-blocks can be 8th or 9th courses for gr.11’s Grade 11 students who are taking an X-block, can have another block off in lieu; we will try to put that in-lieu block in 2nd semester. If so, the X-block cannot be dropped.

NOTE Make informed and realistic requests Gr.11 courses are often prerequisites for Gr.12 courses, so plan ahead Make informed and realistic requests (1) Grad Requirements, then (2) Post Secondary requirements Keep Counsellor informed of changes & plans (ex. Summer School, online)

SELECTING COURSES PARENT CONNECT 8 choices (4 Required + 4 Elective) + 2 Alternates Can choose Yearbook, Theatre Co., or Band as an 8th or 9th course Online courses and WEX12 do not count in your 8 Peer Tutoring, Leadership and Athletic Leadership require an application Strategies (LA/LD) courses – there is a process if you want this extra support – see Counsellor

PICK YOUR COURSES Parent Connect opens Apr 5 – Apr 11 Forgot Password? Ask at Office Parent Night – April 5th at 6:30pm Post-Secondary information from Ms. Jeffery: Flex time in Library on Thursday April 12th Mid-April cuts to undersubscribed courses; you will be informed, then can make changes online