February 2012 K.Kilpatrick GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING South Delta Secondary

Overview IMPORTANT DATES and INFO Overview of Graduation Requirements Planning 10 Grad Transitions Plan Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements Grade 10 courses What about Math? What about a Language? Summer School and Online Academies Resources Questions

Important Dates and Information January 30th to March 4 th – Parent and Student Connect will be open to select courses Once students choose on Student Connect parents have to approve the choices and should SAVE (send) course requests via Parent Connect February 1 st - Junior Course planning evening –for your 7:00pm

BC Graduation Program: Students begin Grad Program in Gr. 10 Courses are tracked for Gr Students must meet ministry course requirements and the 80 credit minimum for graduation. Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements… ENGLISH F.A. & A.S. P.E. MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE OTHER ELECTIVES Language Arts 104 Credits Language Arts 114 Credits Language Arts 124 Credits Social Studies 104 Credits Social Studies 11/Civics 11/BC First Nations 124 Credits Science 104 Credits a Science 11 4 Credits A Math 104 Credits a Math 11 4 Credits Physical Education 104 Credits 80 Credits Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)28 Credits Planning 104 Credits Grad Transitions Plan4 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

Provincial Exams English 10(20%) Mathematics 10(20%) Science 10(20%) Social Studies 11(20%) English 12 (40%) Final mark is a blend of the school mark and exam mark *All optional Gr. 12 provincial exams have been eliminated* *Provincial Scholarships worth $1000 are awarded at the end of Gr. 12 based on the results of these exams: *Students must achieve one A and three B’s on these exams (not blended mark) on 4 of their best provincial exams and must also achieve a B or higher on there EN 12 final mark. Graduation Requirements…

Planning 10 Planning 10 curriculum: Graduation Program Education and Careers Health Finances Students will be introduced to the Grad Transitions Plan Planning can be taken in Gr. 10 or 11 Planning 10 will be available at SDSS and Online through Delta Access and SDSS, for both English and Immersion programs. Registration for both will be available on Parent Connect Online Planning 10 courses will be tied to the school and have an in-house instructor Online Planning 10 courses will run September to June *Planning 10 Online via SDSS must be chosen at the time of course selection*

Graduation Transitions Plan 150 min/week of physical activity 30 hours of work experience Transition ‘Plan’ (post-secondary, travel, work, etc.) Final interview The Transitions Plan is expected to be completed in the first term of their Gr. 12 year. To be completed in Grade 12 Content to include 3 areas: Personal Health Community Connections Career and Life Plus:

That’s Graduation... Now what about Post-Secondary?

UBC admission is based on the following courses: MATH: PC 11 or FN 12 is the minimum for entrance. ARTS: English 12 & 3 other Academic 12 courses SCIENCE:English 12, Ma 12, Physics 11, Chemistry 11, with at least one of: Bi12, Ch12, Geo12, or Ph12 ENGINEERING: English12, Ch11 & Ch12, Ma12, Ph11 & Ph12 COMMERCE: English 12, Math 12 & 2 Academic 12 courses

The following are estimates of grades that are required for entrance to UBC: Averages Arts low to mid 85 – 95% Sciences low 90’s Human Kinetics mid to high 80’s Forestry mid to high 70’s Engineering mid 80’s Commercemid to high 80’s * Personal Profile now required for all faculties

The following are estimates of grades required for entrance to UVic Humanities/Social Sciences75% Business75% Computer Science75% Engineering75% Fine Arts (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts)70% Fine Arts (Art History)75% Health Information Science75% Writing85% College TransferFloating

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY General Admissions mid 80% Business80% with profile English 12you need 60% UBC – Okanagan General Admissions75% Nursing85% Visual Artshigh 60’s with portfolio

LANGARA (En 12 and LPI) KWANTLEN (Need 60% En 12) DOUGLAS BCIT Minimum admission requirements is Grade 12 graduation Individual programs have their own requirements Colleges now have a required minimum GPA for English and/or Math Research schools and programs of interest for potential requirements Entrance to College or BCIT

WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

English 10 – one of: (4 credits) Pre AP/English 10 Challenge English 10 Socials 10 (4 credits) Math 10 - one of: (4 credits) Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Foundations of Math and Pre-Calc. 10 Math 10 Challenge Grade 10 courses Science 10 (4 credits) Physical Education 10 (4 credits) Planning 10 (4credits) Elective Courses (4 credits each) 1.____________________ 2. ________________ 3.(if taking Planning in Gr. 11 or online) Remember that a Language is an elective

French Immersion Program English 10 – one of: (4 credits) Pre AP/English 10 Challenge* English 10 Francais Langue (4 credits) Sciences Humaines 10 (4 credits) Math 10 - one of: (4 credits) Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Foundations of Math andPre-Calculus Math 10 Challenge Science 10 (4 credits) Physical Education 10 (4 credits) Planification 10 (4 credits) Elective Courses (4 credits each) 1._______________________ 2. (If taking Planning in Gr. 11)

Elective Options Drawing & Painting 10 Ceramics & Sculpture 10 Media Arts 10 Information Technology 10 Accounting 11 Fashion 10 Cafeteria Training 11 Mechanics 10 Carpentry & Joinery 11 Drafting & Design 11 French 10 Spanish 10 Introduction to Spanish 11 Sr. Band 10 Jazz Band 10 (before school) Concert Choir 10 Vocal Jazz 10 (after school) Guitar 10 Drama 10 Theatre Company 10 (after school) Theatre Production 10 Learning Assistance 10 Strategies 10 ESL 10 ESL Skills 10 (non-credit)

THE MATH QUESTION

Changes to the Math Curriculum 3 Pathways: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. NO UNIVERSITY WILL TAKE THIS MATH FOR ENTRANCE!! Foundations of Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that do require the study of theoretical calculus. NEEDED FOR ALL UNIVERSITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Choosing the Math level that is right for you If you are unsure of which Math level to choose, you can consult with.... Your teacher Your counsellor Our Career Advisor (Mrs. Foster)

WHAT ABOUT A LANGUAGE?

No Language requirement UBC SFU UVIC UNBC, UBC Okanagan, Most BC Colleges, BCIT Beginners Language 11 or Language 11 for all faculties Language 11 for Humanities only; No requirement for other faculties Language 11 for all faculties What About a Language?…

Language Options French 8-12 Spanish - 9, 10, Intro Spanish 11, Spanish 11/12

Language Challenge Exams for those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12 credits. Application process is in the fall Exam will take place in January Exams are free to all students, except International students *Challenge exam scores can be used towards the student’s number of required academic 12 courses, but the score will not be tallied into their GPA.

Summer School Remedial For those students who need to repeat a course Must have achieved 40% or better in their class for entrance 4 weeks in July 2 course maximum 1 hr 45 min. class English 9, Socials 9, Math 9, Science 9 Full-Credit 3 hour class 5 weeks in July/Aug English, Science, & Math 10 courses write Provincial in August English 10, Socials 10, Science 10, Math 10, Planning 10 Traditional and blended (some online work) options

Online Courses Delta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered (including Planning 10) Online courses also available through: Vancouver Learning Network (VLN) Surrey Connect Fraser Valley Distance Education (FVDES) EBUS

External Credits Students may earn credits toward graduation through training programs outside of school: Dance (Royal Academy of Dance) Music (Royal Conservatory of Music) Sports (Provincial or National team level) Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor) Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification) Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, hours) Official (Theory, evaluation, hours) Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program) First Aid (WCB level II and III) *students are required to submit documentation as proof of program completion

Passport to Education Offered by the Ministry of Education Grades Earn up to $1000 for post-secondary For students demonstrating high achievement in academic and non-academic areas Based on their best 5 subjects Awarded to approximately the top 30% of each grade Gr. 10 = $250 Gr. 11 = $250 Gr. 12 = $500

Academies Opportunities at South Delta Hockey Academy Bantam (Gr. 8 and 9) 2 blocks (takes the place of PE and 1 elective) NEW! Minor Midget Academy Team (15 year old boys ) 2 blocks (D/H) NEW! Midget Girls Academy Team (15 year old girls) 2 blocks (D/H) *Team try-outs* Soccer (co-ed) 2 blocks (takes the place of PE and 1 elective) NEW! Sustainable Earth 2 blocks (takes place of 2 electives) *Meets Gr. 11 Science credit for graduation Film Acting 2 blocks (takes the place of 2 electives) NEW! Film Production 2 blocks (takes place of 2 electives) *Film Acting and Film Production will take place at “The Studio” at DMEC (Delta Manor) Opportunities at other Delta schools Softball (Seaquam) Baseball (Sands) Dance (Delta Secondary) NEW! Lacrosse (Delta Secondary) Check District website for more information (fees, application process)

Course Planning Counsellor Mrs. Karen Kilpatrick Career Planning Career Advisor Mrs. Trish Foster School website