1. Dr. Charles Best Secondary School Course Selection 2016 – 2017
Getting ready for next year!

2. Be Connected… At Dr. Charles Best we are focused on connection
We are a community that values the contributions of our youth
We encourage our students to be role models for future students
We inspire our students to reach their academic potential

3. Your Connections… administration Principal Mrs. Coulson Vice Principal
Mr. Lederer (A-L)
Vice Principal
Ms. Young (M-Z)
counsellors
Mrs. John (A-G)
Mr. Chang (H-O)
Ms. Sinclair (P-Z)

4. Learning Resource Centre
Your Connections…
Student Services Team
Career Centre
Counsellors
Youth Worker
Skill Development
Learning Resource Centre
At Heritage Woods, we will create the challenges and supports to achieve success for every student

5. Graduation Program Required Courses (12 courses or 48 credits)
English 10, Language Arts 11 and
A Math 10 & A Math
Physical Education
Planning
Science 10 and A Science
Social Studies 10 and A Socials Studies
A Fine Art or an Applied Skill 4
Elective Courses (7 courses or 28 credits)
3 Grade 12 courses 12
4 more electives
Graduation Transitions 80

6. Graduation Transitions
Daily Physical Activity (DPA) – 150 minutes per week
30 hours of paid work or volunteer experience
Graduation Transition Plan px
Exit Interview

7. Provincial Exams (for the 2016 – 2017 year)
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
3 exams
1 exam
English 10
Mathematics 10
Science 10
Social Studies 11 or
Science Hum. 11
First Nations 12
English 12 or
Communications 12
and/or
Français 12
Worth 20% of your final grade
Worth 40% of your final grade

8. NEW: B.C. Achievement Scholarships: $1250
The Ministry of Education determines recipients
Based on students’ achievement in Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy graduation program requirements.
Includes elective courses, but not GT.
Based on a cumulative average percentage
Recipients must receive a “B” or greater in English 12, Français 12, or Communications 12.
Rank among the top 3000 students in B.C.

9. Course Selection – It’s all about you. http://www. sd43. bc
Core Courses
Grade 10
Six Required
English 10
Math 10
PE 10
Planning 10
Science 10
Social Studies 10
Grade 11
Four Required
An English 11
A Math 11
A Science 11
A Social Studies 11
Grade 12
Four Required
An English 12

10. Course Selection – It’s all about you!
Core Courses- French Immersion
Grade 10
Seven Required
English 10
Math 10
Science 10
Education Physique 10
Français 10
Planification 10
Science Humaines10
Grade 11
Five Required
English 11
A Math 11
A Science 11
Français 11
Science Humaines 11
A French elective
Grade 12
Four Required
English 12
Français 12
A French elective

11. French Immersion Electives
In grades 11 and 12 students must take a total of 5 French Immersion courses:
Required:
Français 11 and Français 12
Science Humaines 11
Electives:
Communication 11
Education Physique 11
Perspectives Mondiale 11
Conversation 12 (2 credits)
Histoire 12

12. English English 10, 11, 12 Communications 11, 12
Grade 12 Elective Options
English Literature 12
Writing 12

13. English Language Learning
In the spring, our EAL department will assess students for placement in appropriate EAL courses
Students can be reassessed in August if they complete additional courses in the summer

14. Mathematics Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10
Foundations of Mathematics and
Pre-Calculus 10
Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 11
Foundations of Mathematics 11
Pre-calculus 11
Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 12
Foundations of Mathematics 12
Pre-calculus 12
Calculus 12

15. Integrated Physics and Chemistry 11
Science
Science 10
Biology 11, 12
Chemistry 11, 12
Earth Science 11
Integrated Physics and Chemistry 11
Geology 12
Physics 11, 12
Science & Technology 11
Ap Physics
AP Chemistry
New this year!

16. Integrated Physics and Chemistry 11
IPC 11 will be scheduled for two consecutive blocks.
Allows for greater flexibility
More in-depth investigations through experimentation and projects.
Highly interactive and active learning, group discussion and collaborative research
Structured lessons - all the important concepts will be taught to the students to prepare them for Chemistry and Physics 12.
Theme of the course: ENERGY
Application required

17. Social Studies Social Studies– 10, 11 Science Humaines – 10, 11
BC First Nations12
Comparative Civilizations 12
Geography 12
History 12
Histoire 12
Law 12
Psychology 12
Social Justice 12

18. Elective Areas Note: Grade 10 students can choose grade 11 electives if there is no grade 10 pre-requisite
Art
Business Education
French Immersion
Home Economics
IDS
Languages
Performing
Arts
Physical
Education
Service
Technology Education

19. IDS: Butterfly Effect Global, cross-curricular community
Students working collaboratively to guide their own learning and support the learning of others
Goal – to move beyond the school curriculum to discover and research areas of their own passion.
Link with adult mentors and peers from other schools locally and globally.
Outside the timetable
Application required

20. How do you decide? Think about: What you like to do Where you excel
Your skills and talents
Challenging yourself to try
something new

21. Think Ahead…
Trades
ACE-IT: Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training"
students have an amazing opportunity to gain level 1 technical training while still in high school
courses count towards trades certification, as well as high school graduation credits
courses are structured to fit into a student's timetable
graduating from high school
gaining level 1 technical training certification
passing the Industry Training Authority (ITA) exam
assisting graduates enter the workforce as a youth apprentice
Contact:
Mr. Doug MacLean
Trades & Transitions Coordinator SD 43

22. Think Ahead… Trades 120 hours at work = 4 High School Credits
Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA)
120 hours at work = 4 High School Credits
$1,000 scholarship if 900 hours are worked by Dec. 31 after graduation
Automotive
Baking and Pastry
Carpentry
Electrician
Cook/Chef
Hairdressing
Metal Fabrication
Millwright
Painting
Plumbing
(for students with a paying job in an apprentice-able trade with a certified tradesperson)
(up to a maximum of 16 credits)
Contact:
Mr. Doug MacLean - Trades & Transitions Coordinator SD 43

23. Transition Courses (for students still attending high school)
HeadStart to Art – Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Year 1 Foundations “Drawing and 2D Language” – 3 ECUAD credits
Concurrent Courses – Douglas College and Simon Fraser University
Forklift, Scissor Lift and/or Bobcat Certification
Occupational First Aid Certification
Check minimum requirements (

24. College Grade 12 Graduation Minimum:
English Grade 12 courses
Check individual program requirements
See Ms. Freeborn in the
Career Resource Centre

25. Each Institution has different requirements
University
English 12 and a minimum of 3 Approved Academic Courses
Arts: English Approved Academic courses
Business: English 12, Pre-calculus Approved Academic courses
Engineering: English 12, Pre-calculus 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
Science: English12, Pre-Calculus Science 12 courses (must have Chemistry 11 and Physics 11)
Be aware of the minimum mark for Math 11 and English 12 for each university
Be aware of Second Language Requirements – UBC and SFU
Each Institution has different requirements
check it out with your counsellor and at the Career Resource Centre

26. Online Courses If you: Are self-motivated An independent learner
Are computer literate
Have good time management skills
Have effective written communication skills
Visit: or talk to your school counsellor

27. Take your time – These are important decisions
Your choices determine the courses offered in our school timetable
We will not be able to make changes based on:
Friends
Teacher preference
Semester
Time of Day
When you want your lunch
Once you know what courses you want, it is time to fill in the course selection sheet.

28. Course Selection Form There are three parts to the front of the form:
Name and Contact Information
Graduation Checklist – you require a minimum of 20 courses to graduate from high school
Course Requests including Alternate Elective Requests and which course, if any, you are planning to take in summer school
On the back of the form is a list of the courses and their codes.
You are not allowed to repeat a course at Dr. Charles Best

29. Study Block (Grade 12s)
Obtain a “Study Block” Request form from your counsellor
Must have at least 92 credits towards graduation
Must have an academically demanding schedule ( 3 academics each semester)
Must be signed by your parent and counsellor
Must be approved by an administrator
Must be returned with your course selection sheet before February 22nd

30. Other interesting info…
Advanced Placement (AP)
Language Challenge
External Course Credits
DELF Exam
Summer School

31. Course Selection Forms are Due:
Grade 10 February 26th
Grade 11 February 24th
Grade 12 February 22nd
We would like current Grade 11s to meet with their counsellor to clarify their goals and to discuss requirements:
Bring your course selection sheet with you!

32. Dr. Charles Best Secondary
General Questions
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