Ms. Pooni (A-G) Mr. Sall (H-Q) Ms. Schlatter (R-Z) Course Selection 2019 Grade 10 & 11 Parent Information Evening Ms. Pooni (A-G) Mr. Sall (H-Q) Ms. Schlatter (R-Z) Ms. Jeffery Career & Post Secondary Advisor

COURSE SELECTION PROCESS Information from Career Advisor & Counsellors Research: Read Course Descriptions (online) Check Pre-Requisites Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Requirements Consult: Parents Counsellor or Career Advisor (Ms. Jeffery)

Making decisions about courses….

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

Graduation Requirements A Math 10 A Math 11 Numeracy Assessment (10, 11 or 12) Socials 10 A Socials 11 or 12 Science 10 A Science 11 PHE 10 Career Life Education 11 English 10 An English 11 English Studies 12 Literacy Assessment (Gr. 10 & 12 (Gr. 12 assessment implemented 20/21) 3 other Grade 12 Courses Career Life Connections 12 5 electives in Gr. 10 - 12* (1 must be Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills and Technologies)

Gaining Credits (Gr.10-12) Delview Courses Online Courses Summer School External Credits: Music, Dance,… Drivers Ed Course Sports (Regional+) Cadets, Lifeguard,… Work Experience or Youth in Trades Language Challenge Register in October, write in Jan/Feb Language from other country (gr. 6-9….get credit)

Composition & Literary Studies 10 English Department Composition & Literary Studies 10 Composition Through Creative Writing 11 Composition Through Literary Studies 11 Composition Through New Media 11 *English Studies 12 New Media 12 Literary Studies 12 Please seriously consider the suggestion that your English teacher makes for you.

Socials Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 BC First Peoples 12 Human Geography 12 World History 12 Law 12 Social Justice 12 Psychology 11 Psychology 12

Science Science 10 C+ C+ C+ C+ B Anatomy & Chemistry Physiology 12 Earth Science 11 Life Sciences 11 (Bio.) Physics 11 Science for Citizens 11 (Science & Tech.) C+ C+ B Chemistry 12 Anatomy & Physiology 12 (Bio.) Physics 12

Math Math 8 Math 9 Foundations and Workplace 10 Pre-Calculus 10 80% 60% Workplace 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Foundations Math 11 80% 60% Pre-Calculus 12 Foundations Math 12 Calculus 12

Languages French 8 French 9 Intro. Spanish 11 French 10 French 11

Business Accounting 11/12 Entrepreneurship 12 Keeping track of financial records Entrepreneurship 12 Running a business, planning, advertising Information & Communications Systems 11/12 Media, web design and programming

Physical Health Education PHE 11/12 Co-ed Fit For Life 11/12 Girls Non-competitive Superfit 11/12 Weights, core, fitness…

Home Economics Foods 11/12 Family Studies 12 Textiles & Crafting 11/12 Work in groups Plan meals Nutrition Family Studies 12 Families Human Development Relationships Textiles & Crafting 11/12 Individualized Fashion design, knitting, or sewing

Technology Education Indigenous Woodwork 11/12 Creative woodwork based on First Nations culture & traditions Carpentry and Joinery 11/12 Woodwork Furniture, cabinets.. Cabinet Construction 12 Highly individualized Drafting and Design 11/12 Computer aided architectural design ADST 11/12 for Girls Woodworking & metal work Electronics 11/12 Electrical circuits & components Metal 11/12 Welding, machining, sheet metal… Metal Art 11/ 12 Smaller metal art projects, may include jewelry, sculptures, castings… DIY Home Maintenance 11/12 Engineering 10 -12 Robotics, 3D printer, laser cutter

Media Arts SA11/12: Photography & Graphic Design Media Design 11/12 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 Design 11/12 Video production, camera, photoshop… Computer Animation 11/12A/12B 3D modelling & animation Project-based Film & TV 11/12 Group Multimedia and film projects

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

Help Others Get Help Leadership 11/12 Peer Tutoring 11/12 Library 11 Application form Lunch meetings Events Peer Tutoring 11/12 Application Process Get form from Counsellor or LA teacher Aptitude & Reliability Library 11 Operating the library center Dependable, independent There are assignments too Support Blocks11/12 LA/LD ELL Supportive Learning There is a process for being referred

SELECTING COURSES PARENT CONNECT (ask office for password if you don’t have one already) 8 choices (4 Required + 4 Elective) + 2 alternates (rank the alternates) Gr.12’s can choose a Study as the 8th 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 require an application Strategies (LA/LD) courses – there is a process if you want this extra support – see Counsellor Click on “Final” once you are done…can’t undo this feature without contacting the office