1. Course Programming for Grade 11 2017-2018
Carson Graham Secondary
Course Programming for Grade

2. The Grad Planner
Keep up to date with current information from the Ministry of Education
Review of all programming information in The Grad Planner 2017/2018

3. The BC Dogwood Planner
This document is to be read alongside the Grad Planner and answers the common questions students have in their graduating year.
The BC Dogwood Planner contains information on provincial examinations, receiving and sending transcripts, applying to post-secondary institutions and much more.

4. Where can I keep up-to-date about Graduation Requirements?
Check out the Ministry of Education website for the most recent graduation requirements
Google ‘BC Ministry of Education’ – graduation requirements or go to: 4

5. Current Graduation Program Requirements
80 Credits total – earned in Grade 10, 11, and 12
48 REQUIRED Course Credits (12 courses)
Including Grad Transitions (4 credits)
28 or more ELECTIVE Credits (7 courses)
16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level
4 credits for Grad Transitions (required)
4 of the 80 credits must include an Applied Skill OR Fine Art Course at the Grade 10, 11, or 12 level
Provincial Exams:
English 12
Communications 12 5

6. Dogwood Graduation Requirements
REQUIRED 48 Credits Composed of:
English 10
English 11 or Communications 11
English 12 or Communications 12
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12
Science 10
A Science 11 or 12
A Math 10
A Math 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12
Planning 10
Graduation Transitions (4 credits)
ELECTIVES 28 Credits (minimum) from courses numbered 10, 11, or 12
Grade 12 level courses: minimum requirement is 16 credits from Ministry or Board/Authority Authorized or External Credits 6

7. Dogwood Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required credits, 4 credits from Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.
REQUIRED 48 Credits Composed of:
English 10
English 11 or Communications 11
English 12 or Communications 12
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12
Science 10
A Science 11 or 12
A Math 10
A Math 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12
Planning Credits
Graduation Transitions Credits
Electives Credits 7

8. Dogwood Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required credits, 4 credits from Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.
REQUIRED 48 Credits Composed of:
English 10
English 11 or Communications 11
English 12 or Communications 12
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12
Science 10
A Science 11 or 12
A Math 10
A Math 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12
Planning Credits
Graduation Transitions Credits
Electives Credits 8

9. Dogwood Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required credits, 4 credits from Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.
REQUIRED 48 Credits Composed of:
English 10
English 11 or Communications 11
English 12 or Communications 12
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12
Science 10
A Science 11 or 12
A Math 10
A Math 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12
Planning Credits
Graduation Transitions Credits
Electives Credits 9

10. Dogwood Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required credits, 4 credits from Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.
REQUIRED 48 Credits Composed of:
English 10
English 11 or Communications 11
English 12 or Communications 12
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12
Science 10
A Science 11 or 12
A Math 10
A Math 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12
Planning Credits
Graduation Transitions Credits
Electives Credits 10

11. Science 11 Courses to Consider…
Biology 11
Chemistry 11
Earth Science 11
Physics 11

12. Dogwood Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required credits, 4 credits from Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.
REQUIRED 48 Credits Composed of:
English 10
English 11 or Communications 11
English 12 or Communications 12
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12
Science 10
A Science 11 or 12
A Math 10
A Math 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12
Planning Credits
Graduation Transitions Credits
Electives Credits 12

15. Languages at the Grade 11 or 12 level
French 11/12
Beginner Spanish 11
Spanish 11
Squamish Language 11*
*May not be accepted at some post secondary institutions
 “Thank you” in Squamish lan­guage: Huy chexw wa or Chen kw’enmántumi.
Carving by Aaron Nelson-Moody

16. Mandatory Daily Physical Activity Requirements (DPA)
All BC students must complete All BC students must complete their DPA in both Grades 11 and 12. The DPA requires 150 minutes
(2 ½ hours) of moderate to intense physical activity each week, ideally spaced over 5 days.
DPA must be documented by the student and signed by an adult. PE 11/12, Dance 11/12, or a community activity may all be used. 16

17. Requirements for Post Secondary
Education
Since the requirements are always changing, you must check out the specific university web sites.
Remember :
The requirements to graduate from high school and to get into a university are not always aligned.
Post-Secondary Institutions have their own requirements 17

18. So, what are the options to consider?

19. SCHOOL YEARS K 7 8 9 10 11 12 YOU HAVE NEARLY FINISHED 11 YEARS....
SCHOOL YEARS K
YOU HAVE NEARLY FINISHED 11 YEARS....
ONLY 2 YEARS TO GO......
THEN What??????
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
APPRENTICESHIP
TRAVEL
WORK…… 19

20. So, what should you take? You must consider the following:
Which electives do I want?
Which career directions interests me?
Are there any District Programs that interest me?*
Which Math should I take?
What Work Experience should I get?
Do I need a Language 11?
Am I repeating any courses?
External Credit courses?

21. North Vancouver District Programs Available to all Grade 10 Students

22. Additional Courses Outside the Timetable Global Initiatives 11
Choir and Vocal Jazz 11/12
Senior Concert Band 11/12
Beginner Concert Band 8-12
ELL Indirect 8-12
IB DP: TOK and CAS
Work Experience/SSA
These courses may be taken in addition to the 8 entries on your course selection sheet.

23. Is the IB Diploma Programme for YOU?
Successful DP Candidates are:
Critical thinkers
Academically engaged and self-motivated while not grade motivated to be in the DP program
Organized, hard working, and high achieving
Willing to challenge themselves and their ideas
Able to present ideas and express themselves clearly
Able to balance academic with life outside school
Able to commit to the process of the DP programme

24. Diploma Programme
While the application process is holistic in nature, academic achievement of an MYP level 5/6 or 80% is recommended.
Application Timeline
Parent & student information opportunities:
January 17th, 12:55pm, DP Drop-In Info Lunch Carson Library
January 12, 7:00pm, District Enhanced Programs Sutherland
January 19, 7:00pm, IB Diploma Information Carson Graham
DP for a Day opportunities for current grade 10 students:
Students are invited to attend one of the following dates
Thursday, February 2nd Carson Graham Secondary OR
Friday, February 3rd Carson Graham Secondary
To register, Ms. Thornhill –

25. Diploma Programme Application Timeline
APPLICATION DEADLINE for the Diploma Programme: February 10th
Admission Assessment and Interview Sessions
Students are to attend one of the following dates
Monday, February 20, 4:00-5:30pm OR
Tuesday, February 21, 4:00-5:30pm
Offers of Acceptance
First Offers (by ) February 28
Second Offers (by ) March 6

26. Need more info? Diploma Programme
All information regarding the Diploma Programme and the application process may be found on the Carson Graham
Programs & Services IB
Diploma Programme
More questions? Contact one of our IB Coordinators:
Jennifer Tieche…………………………………..
Liz

28. Joe Schmoe
H.Schmoe
French 11
Conditioning 11
Textiles 11
Chemistry 11 x x
General Arts

30. Submit your programming sheets to Counselling as early as possible
Deadline to submit sheets:
Friday, February 17th 30

31. Student Questions?
Refer to the Programming Guide on the Carson Graham
Students
Course Programming
Course Descriptions
Talk to the subject teachers for information or recommendations on courses
See your Counsellor
Talk to your Parents 31

32. Current Counsellor Assignments
Ms. Gayle Weyell Gr. 8 & Gr. 9 (A-C)
Ms. Julia Cross Gr. 9 (D-J) & Gr. 10
Ms. Lindsey McDowell Gr. 9 (K-P) & ELL/Int’l & Gr. 12 (M-Z)
Ms. Jennifer Elkan Gr. 9 (Q-Z) & Choices
Mr. Rob Watson Gr. 11 & Gr. 12 (A-L)
Ms. Mary Fletcher Choices 32

33. Questions?