1. Grade 9 to 10 Course Selection

2. RSS Website
The 2017/2018 Course Description Book and this PowerPoint are available on the RSS website at
Please refer these resources for course descriptions and answers to frequently asked questions.

3. 3 YEAR RULE ~ Policy of School District #23 ~
A student has 3 years to achieve graduation starting in grade 10. If students do not achieve graduation by the end of the grade 12 year, further courses will be available at Central Schools in Kelowna, NOT at RSS.

4. What happens AFTER GRADUATION?
Long Range Planning
What happens AFTER GRADUATION?
START THINKING…

5. Planning for the Future ~ University Entrance ~
English Lit 12
French 12
History 12
ASL 12
German 12
Spanish 12
Japanese 12
Law 12
Pre-Calculus 12
Calculus 12
Physics 12
Chemistry 12
Biology 12
BC First Nations 12
All Advanced Placement Courses
ENGLISH 12 (70% ↑) +
3 Grade 12 Courses [Approved by the school you choose to attend]
Some programs also require Gr. 11 courses
RESEARCH & Keep your options open...

6. Planning for the Future ~ College to University Transfer ~
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Take 2 years at college & transfer to university to complete Arts degree.
High School Graduation and
English % ↑
(College transcript then used for university transfer)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCES Take 2 years at college & transfer to university to complete Science degree.
High School Graduation and
English % ↑____
Pre-Cal % ↑ ***
RESEARCH & Keep your options open...

7. Planning for the Future ~ Diploma & Trades Program Entrance ~
EACH PROGRAM HAS SEPARATE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Check on those that are acceptable
to the school and the program
you wish to enter.

8. Planning for the Future ~ SD #23 Dual Credit Programs ~
Questions? See Mr. Gunn
SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP
BCIT / OC DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS
Special Information Night Tuesday, March 7th 6:00pm Hollywood Road Education Services Hollywood Road

9. Planning for the Future ~ SD #23 Dual Credit Programs ~
EXISTING PROGRAMS: Begin in Grades 10/11 or 12
Hairdressing
Collision Repair
Joinery
Sheet Metal
Carpentry
Plumbing
R.V. Technician
Welding
Culinary Arts
Electrician
Early College*
Emergency Medical Responder
Firefighting Academy*
Computer Information Systems
Forestry* Grade 11 start
Trades Sampler* Grades 10-12
Health Care Aid
Automotive Service Technician Program
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanic/Structures
Heavy Mechanical Trades
Certified Educational Assistant*

10. Graduation Requirements
Gr 10 + Gr Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum
GRADE 10
English 10
Social Studies 10
Science 10
a Mathematics 10
a PE 10
GRADE 11
English 11
a Social Studies 11
a Mathematics 11
a Science 11
Planning 11
GRADE 12
an English 12
________ 12
Career Transitions 12
No Grade 8 or 9 credits count in this calculation.

11. Required Courses ENGLISH 10 SOCIALS 10 SCIENCE 10
Topics include: a novel study, poetry, short stories, grammar, writing, speaking and listening.
SOCIALS 10
Topics include: Canadian Identity, Canada in the global community, Canada and Global Citizenship.
SCIENCE 10
Topics include: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics.

12. Required Courses: Math 10
You will be recommended by your Math teacher for either Foundations Math 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (A&W Math 10).
Foundations Math 10
Leads to possible University entrance
Topics: algebra, measurement, number relations and functions
A&W Math 10
Focuses on Math skills required for most Trades programs like algebra, statistics, and probability
Will meet grad requirements after grade 11

13. Important Consideration
Foundations Math 10 leads to the Math classes in Grade 11 and 12 which are required for entry to most universities.
Consider your options.
Research program requirements.
So …

14. Physical Education 10 PE 10 is a REQUIRED course for graduation!
Choose:
Regular PE 10 OR Dance 10 OR Hockey 10
OR Baseball 10 OR Soccer 10
OR Football
OR Basketball
OR Mixed Martial Arts

15. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.
Physical Education
Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.
PE Academies
Hockey $1000
Baseball $1200
Soccer $550
PE Electives PE
Mixed Martial Arts 10-12
Basketball
Football
Outdoor Ed 9-12
Dance 9-12
Choreography 12
AB Outdoor Ed 10-12
Human Performance 11/12

16. Fine Arts Fine Arts - Electives
Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.
BAND & JAZZ BAND
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
CHAMBER AND CONCERT CHOIR
DANCE
ART FOUNDATIONS
Fine Arts
PRODUCTION GRAPHICS
DRAMA
FILM PHOTOGRAPY
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPY
DIGITAL FILM MAKING
METAL ART

17. Applied Skills & Other Electives
Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.
Leadership
Wellness Team
Computer Animation
Business Education
Marketing
Video Game Dev
Computer Programming
Yearbook
Applied Skills
Foods
Cooks Training
Fashion and Sewing
Drafting
Business Education
Leadership Intro
Marketing
Woodwork, Metalwork, Metal Art, Auto Tech and Electronics

18. What about a 2nd Language?
Is it required ??
For graduation? No
For trades or vocational programs? No
For university entrance? …Maybe
Is it a good idea? …Yes
It depends on if you go straight to university from high school, the program you choose and the university / college you attend.

19. Language Courses French German Japanese Punjabi Spanish ASL
Intro Language 11 start in Grade 10
Intro Language 11 leads to Language 11
2nd Language to Grade 11 level needed to go straight to university in most cases
Language to Grade 12 level needed for graduation from some university programs

20. Distance Learning Courses
Optional method for students to complete a course on their own time, not as part of the school timetable. (Virtual & Paper courses)
Totally independent from RSS. (No help from our staff)
You still must have a full course load at RSS if you are taking an online course.
Be careful – this is NOT the ‘easier’ way to take a course!

21. External Credits
A student can earn school credits for some specific programs:
Driver Training Course
Girl Guides / Cadets
Provincial & National level sport teams
NLS & Bronze Cross (swimming)
Royal Conservatory Music levels
* Credits are given for SPECIFIC levels of participation as determined by the Ministry of Education. Check with your counsellor.

22. So… Let’s Review In Grade 10 you must take: English 10 Science 10
A Math 10
Social Studies 10
A PE 10
PLUS... 3 elective courses
Please note that this adds up to 8 courses within the building. If you decide to take any external credits you still must have 8 course here at RSS.

23. Band & 2nd Lang. = 1 elective Band or 2nd Lang. = 2 electives No Band
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
Day 1
Day 2
1(A) BAND/SS
1(C) PE
1(C) MATH
2(B) SCIENCE
2(D) FRENCH
2(B) DRAMA
2(D) ENGLISH
Band or
2nd Lang. = 2 electives
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
Day 1
Day 2
1(A) FOODS
1(C) PE
1(A) SOCIALS
1(C) MATH
2(B) SCIENCE
2(D) FRENCH
2(B) WOODWORK
2(D) ENGLISH
No Band
and
No 2nd Lang. = 3 electives
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
Day 1
Day 2
1(A) PRODUCTION
GRAPHICS
1(C) ENGLISH
1(A) SOCIALS
1(C) MATH
2(B) SCIENCE
2(D) METALWORK
2(B) ELECTRONICS
2(D) PE

24. What’s next?
Go online to RSS website and review this PowerPoint presentation and course selection booklet
Talk with teachers and your family
Check post-secondary requirements - Don’t limit your options
Choose your courses online
Select your courses carefully for next year

25. Remember to Plan Carefully!
Changing courses will NOT be simple and extra space in any course is not guaranteed.
MAKE THOUGHTFUL CHOICES!!!
The school creates next year’s timetable based on YOUR choices now!

26. Questions?

27. Instructions for Grade 10 Online Course Selection Opens: Monday, February 27, Closes: Friday, March 10, 2017

28. Click “Utility links” and then “MyEducation BC ” link.
Online Course Selection
Click “Utility links” and then “MyEducation BC ” link.

29. Online Course Selection

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new password:
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32. Online Course Selection
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STEP 3: Enter answer.
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33. Choose “My Info” from top tabs.
Online Course Selection
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34. Choose “Requests” from side tabs.
Online Course Selection
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35. Online Course Selection