Welcome to KSS Grade 10 Parent Evening October 8, 2014

This Evening’s Discussions  The Graduation Program  Other Opportunities  KSS Code of Conduct  Working as a Partnership

The Graduation Program  A Three Year Program  Provincial Examinations in Grades 10, 11 and 12  Planning 10/ADC and Graduation Transitions

Graduation Requirements Grade 10 English Social Studies Mathematics Science PE or Dance 3 electives from Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills Minimum 8 courses Special notes: Within the electives, at least 4 credits must be from a Fine Art &/OR Applied Skills course KSS requires Grade 12’s to carry a minimum of 88 credits Grade 12 Language Arts At least 4 Grade 12 Courses Graduation Transitions Electives aimed towards Focus Area Minimum 7 courses Grade 11 Language Arts Social Studies Mathematics Science Planning 11/ADC Electives aimed towards Focus Area Minimum 8 courses

$1000 Provincial Scholarships top 5,000 The student’s marks must rank among the top 5,000 students province! in the province! Note: 5 A’s in provincial exams Note: In reality, 5 A’s in provincial exams are needed to be in the top 5,000

A Typical Grade 10 Schedule  English 10  Social Studies 10  Science 10  Math 10 (one of): Foundations and Pre- Calculus Math 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10  PE 10  12 credits of electives (Programs)  English 10  Sciences Humaines 10  Science 10 (E/F)  Math 10 (one of):  Foundations and Pre- Calculus Math 10 (E/F)  Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10  PE 10  Français Langue Seconde 10  9 credits of electives (Programs)

French Immersion/Programme Francophone Français Langue Seconde 10 Français Langue Seconde 11 Français Langue Seconde 12 5 Foundation Courses: Sciences Humaines 10 Sciences Humaines 11 Optional Foundation Courses (at least one): Math 10 Planification 10 Sciences Naturelles 10 Pre-Cal 11 and French Culture 12 also offered when requested

Preparing for the Future Further education Universities, colleges, and training programs have specific requirements that vary with each institution – choose courses in Grades 11 and 12 with this in mind. School District 23 Career and Transitions Programs have a variety of options for those who are interested in the Trade and Technology Focus Area and academic programs

Objectives  Encourage secondary school students to see post- secondary education as an option;  Open up access to post-secondary programs at Okanagan College;  Provide an opportunity for Central Okanagan School District students to transition to Okanagan College through the Early College experience;  Specifically for: students not performing to potential in a large secondary school setting; students who face challenges that may otherwise prevent participation in post-secondary;  Provide an innovative learning model focused on developing the attributes of a 21 st century learner

Overview  Chosen students will undertake their grade 11 and grade 12 years at Okanagan College.  The students will start their first year of college in their Grade 12 year, while finishing grade 12 secondary courses.  Secondary courses will be instructed by Central Okanagan School District secondary teachers and College courses will be instructed by Okanagan College faculty or instructors.  During the program, students will enroll in Okanagan College courses as regular students, and have access to services as all Okanagan College students do.

 KSS-Auto Service Technician-Level 1  MBSS-Hair Dressing  RSS-Emergency Medical Responder  Computer Information System Technician Electricity and Industrial Electronics  Diesel Engine Mechanic Culinary Arts Diploma*Sheet Metal *Collision Repair*Culinary Arts *Heavy Duty Mechanic*R.V. Technician

Other Opportunities  Clubs KSS has a wide variety of clubs Please watch the D-Board for start times.  Teams Field Hockey Volleyball Cross-Country running Soccer Football Basketball Badminton Track and Field Rugby Golf Tennis

Student Support Services  Grade 10 Counsellor  Ms. Sally Mcroberts Aboriginal Advocates  Ms. Leslie Fabriz  Ms. Jackie Garbitt  Aboriginal Support Teacher  Mr. Chris Williamson  Learning Assistance  Mrs. Fiona Irvine  Mrs. Mohyna Ragoonaden  ELL  Ms. Nikki Graham  Library  Mrs. Sharon Bede, Mr. Al Smith  Mr. Jeff Hastings  Behavior Intervention Teacher  Mrs. Pam Price  Behavior Intervention CEA  Ms. Rosemarie Hicks  Career/Life Programs  Mrs. Patti Buna  RCMP Liaison Officer  Constable Robyn Boffy  Drug & Alcohol Counsellor  Ms. Kelly Stewart

Working as a Partnership

KSS Code of Conduct Attendance Requirements Whenever a student misses (or is going to miss) a class please phone the attendance line by phoning and following the prompts. Students must take a note to teachers on the day they return to class. If student arrives late or leaves early they must sign in and out at the office. If students are going to be away for a lengthy period of time, please the teacher.

KSS Code of Conduct  Attendance  Dress  Respect  Smoking  Offensive Language  Serious Violations

Parent Ambassador Program  Supports strong communication between school and home  Five Meetings per year  First Meeting on October 20 th at 6:00 KSS Drama Room.

Parent Advisory Council  Usually Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:45 in the school Tom Morgan: PAC Chair for Applied Skills.