1. J.N.BURNETT SECONDARY
GRADE 12
PROGRAM PLANNING
2016

2. COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT
Ms. Takada A to H
Ms. Schneebeli I to R
Mr. Reid S to Z

3. Students must plan for both grade 11 and 12 to ensure that they have:
All courses required for graduation
The admission requirements for post secondary or the required skills to gain employment
Two plans for the future and a program that leads to both

4. Personal Student Planning Guide to Graduation
Grade 8 Program
Grade 9 Program
Grade 10 Program
Grade 11 Program
Grade 12 Program
ELECTIVE
Home Ec/Tech Ed 8
French
Planning 10 /
Elective
Physical Education 9 10
Science
Course
ELECTIVE 12
Mathematics
Humanities
Social Studies 11
English
English 11 or
Communications 11
English 12 or
Communications 12
Grad Transition Plan
Choose 1 Elective
Choose 3 Electives
Choose 4 Electives
Choose 7 Electives

5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
English English 11 or Communications English 12 or Communications Social Studies SS 11 or Canadian Civics or BC First Nations Studies Science Science 11 or Mathematics Mathematics 11 or Physical Education Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or Planning 10
48 credits credits credits credits credits credits credits credits credits credits credits credits credits
Graduation Transition Plan
4 credits
Elective Courses
28 credits
TOTAL 80 credits

6. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To Graduate Students Need:
• eighty credits in Grade (equivalent to 20 four credit courses).
This includes Required Courses, Graduation Transition Plan, and Elective Courses.
• five Graduation Program Exams
English 10, Math 10, Science 10
Social Studies 11
English 12 or Communications 12
• a minimum of 4 courses (16 credits) at the Grade 12 level including English 12
or Communications 12

7. EXTRA CREDITS Royal Conservatory of Music External Language Assessment
Language Challenge Exam
Athletics, Coaches, and Officials Programs
Life Saving – Bronze Cross
First Aid
Cadet Courses – Air, Army or Sea
Driver Education
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

8. MATHEMATICS FLOW CHART
*(Essentials of Math 9) Mathematics 9
Apprenticeship and Workplace Foundations of
Math Math and Pre-Calculus 10
Apprenticeship and Workplace Foundations of Pre-Calculus
Math Math Math 11
Apprenticeship and Workplace Foundations of Pre-Calculus
Math Math Math 12
Calculus 12 AP
* Burnett offers Essentials of Math 9 and there will be a class if enough students request the course.

9. SECOND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
A second language is NOT required for graduation
A second language is required for university entrance

10. Four ways to get a second language:
UBC requires a Language 11
UBC Arts recommends a Language 12
SFU requires a Beginners Language 11
Beginners Language 11 (Gr. 9 and 10) plus Language 11
Language Challenge Exam ( UBC will not use this exam in their admission averages for approved grade 12 courses)
Community College (University Transfer)
may have to complete a second language at college depending on your future course of studies

11. FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12
Students complete one 4 credit course in either Fine Arts or Applied Skills in Grade 10 or 11 or 12

12. FINE ARTS COURSES
ART
DANCE
DRAMA
MUSIC

13. APPLIED SKILLS COURSES
BUSINESS EDUCATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HOME ECONOMICS
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

14. PLANNING 10 This is a required 4 credits for graduation
Students will take a 2 credit Planning 10 combined with an elective course in grade 10
The remaining 2 credits will be completed through Conference days in grade 10, 11 and 12.
Requirements of the course will include:
Graduation Program
Education and Careers
Health
Finances

15. Graduation Transition Plan
Mandatory 4-credit assessment
Introduced in Planning 10
Students continue to develop transition plan content in Grades 11 and 12

16. Graduation Transition Plan
Personal Health
minutes of physical activity per week
2. Long-term Personal Healthy Living Plan
Community Connections
1. 30 Hours of work experience or community service
2. Reflect on Work/Community Experience
Career and Life
1. Develop a Comprehensive Transition Plan
2. Present selected components of the Transition Plan

17. Graduation Program Exams
Required Graduation Program Exams
English 10
Mathematics 10
Science 10
Social Studies 11
English or Com 12

18. Graduation Program Exams
Exam marks blended with course marks
Grade 10 and 11 exams worth 20%
Grade 12 exam worth 40%

19. Grade 12 BC Achievement Scholarships
A student will receive $1250 if he or she:
Achieves at least a “B” final mark (exam and school mark) in English 12, Communications 12 or English 12 First Peoples and ranks among the top 3000 grade 12 students in BC (based on their average of grade 10, 11, and 12 courses)

20. COURSE SELECTION - SUMMARY OF COURSES

21. ART Art 8 Visual Arts 9: Visual Arts 9: General Ceramics/Sculpture
Art Foundations 11
Art Foundations 12
Visual Arts 9: 2D
Visual Arts 10: 2D
Studio Arts 11: 2D
Studio Arts 12: 2D
Visual Arts 9:
Ceramics/Sculpture
Visual Arts 10:
St Arts 11:
St Arts 12:
Media Arts 10 (Photography)
Media Arts 11 (Photography)
Media Arts 12 (Photography)
Studio Art 12 AP

22. BUSINESS EDUCATION Accounting 11 Accounting 12 Financial Accounting 12
Data Management 12
Economics 12
Economics 12 (RVS)
Entrepreneurship 12
Keyboarding 9
Keyboarding 11
Marketing 11
Marketing 12

23. COMPUTER EDUCATION Information Technology 9/10
ICT: Applied Digital Comm. 11
ICT: Computer Info Systems 11
ICT: Digital Media Development 11
ICT: Computer Info Systems 12
ICT: Digital Media Development 12

24. DRAMA
Drama 8 Drama 9 Drama 10 :Theatre Performance Theatre Performance 11: Acting Theatre Performance 12: Acting
Dance 9 Dance 10: Performance Dance 11: Performance Dance 12: Choreography
Th Performance 11: Directing/Script Th Performance 12: Directing/Script
Theatre Company 10
Theatre Company 11
Theatre Company 12

25. ENGLISH Humanities 8 English 11 Incentive Humanities 8 Incentive
Communications 11
English 12
English12 AP
Communications 12
Literature 12
Writing 12

26. ELL ELL 1/2 (Gr. 10 - 12) ELL 1/2 (Gr. 8 & 9) ELL 3 (Gr. 10 – 12)

27. HOME ECONOMICS Fashion Drawing & Textiles 11 Home Economics 8
Fashion Design 12
Textile Arts & Crafts 9
Textile Arts & Crafts 11
Textile Arts & Crafts 12
Human Ecology 11
Human Ecology 12
Home Economics 8
Food Studies 9/10
Foods Studies 11
Foods Studies 12
Textiles Studies 9/10
Textiles & Fashion Illust. 9/10
Textiles Studies 11
Textiles Studies 12

28. LANGUAGES Mandarin 9 Mandarin 10 Beginner’s Mandarin 11 French 8
Spanish 9
Spanish 10
Spanish 10 (RVS)
Beginner's Spanish 11
Spanish 11
Spanish 11 (RVS)
Spanish 12
Spanish 12 (RVS)
LANGUAGES
French 8
French 9
French 10
French 11
French 12
Japanese 9
Japanese 10
Beginner’s Japanese 11
Japanese 11
Japanese 12

29. MATHEMATICS Mathematics 8 Pre-Calculus 11 Mathematics 8 Incentive
Essentials of Math 9
Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 Incentive
Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10
Pre-Calculus 11
Pre-Calculus 11 Incentive
Foundations of Math 11
Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11
Pre-Calculus Math 12
Foundations of Math 12
Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 12
Calculus 12 AP

30. MUSIC Music 8 - Concert Choir Music 9 - Concert Choir
Choral Music 11 - Concert Choir
Choral Music 12 - Concert Choir
Music 8 - Guitar
Music 9 - Guitar
Music 10 - Guitar
Instrumental Music 11: Guitar
Instrumental Music 12: Guitar
Music: Composition 9
Music: Composition &
Technology 11
Technology 12
Music 8 - Concert Band Beginners
Music 9 - Concert Band Beginners
Music 10 - Concert Band Beginners
Music 8 - Concert Band
Music 9 - Concert Band
Music 10 - Concert Band
Instrumental Music 11: Concert Band
Instrumental Music 12: Concert Band
Music 9 - Jazz Band
Music 10 - Jazz Band
Instrumental Music 11: Jazz Band
Instrumental Music 12: Jazz Band

31. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education 8 Physical Education 9
Physical Education 10 I
PE Powerfit 10 T and C I
PE Powerfit 11 T and C I
PE Powerfit 12 T and C I
PE Powerfit 11 T and C II
PE Powerfit 12 T and C II
PE Girlfit 10
PE Girlfit 11
PE Girlfit 12
Community Recreation 11
Community Recreation 12
Health Science 12
Rec. Leadership 10 (RVS )
Rec. Leadership 11 (RVS)
Rec. Leadership 12 (RVS)

32. PLANNING 10 Planning 10 / Visual Arts 10
Planning 10 / Business Education 10
Planning 10 / Foods Studies 10
Planning 10 / Technology 10
Planning 10 (RVS)

33. SCIENCE Science 8 Chemistry 11 Science 8 Incentive Chemistry 12
Biology 11
Biology 12
Biology 12 AP
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 12
Chemistry 12 AP
Earth Science 11
Geology 12
Physics 11
Physics 12
AP Physics 1 Honours
AP Physics 2
Science & Technology 11

34. SPECIALITY PROGRAMS Leadership 11 (in school)
Peer Tutoring 11 (RVS)
Peer Tutoring 12 (RVS)
Yrbook Journalism 9/10 (RVS)
Yrbook Journalism 11 (RVS)
Yrbook Journalism 12 (RVS)
Study Block
Leadership 11 (RVS)
Leadership 12 (RVS)

35. SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 9 Psychology 12
Social Studies 9 Incentive History 12
Social Studies History 12 (RVS)
Social Studies 10 Incentive Social Justice 12
Social Studies 11
Social Studies 11 Incentive
Civic Studies 11
Geography 12
Law 12
Law (RVS)

36. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Industrial Education 8
Engineer Draft & Design I (Gr. 9)
Engineer Draft & Design I (Gr.10-12)
Engineer Drafting & Design II
Engineer Drafting & Design III
Engineer Drafting & Design IV
Animation Tech Level I (Gr. 9)
Animation Tech Level I (Gr.10-12)
Animation Tech Level II
Animation Tech Level III
Animation Tech Level IV
Woodworking Level I (Gr. 9/)
Carpentry & Joinery Level I (Gr.10-12)
Carpentry & Joinery Level II
Carpentry & Joinery Level III
Electronics Level I (Gr. 9)
Electronics Level 1 (Gr.10-12)
Electronics Level II Robotics
Metalwork Level I (Gr. 9)
Metalwork Level I (Gr )
Metalwork Level II
Metalwork Level III
Technology Level I (Gr. 9)
Technology Level I (Gr )
Technology Level II
Entrepreneur Technology

37. CAREER PREPARATION WORK EXPERIENCE 12A
Business Education WEX
Career Connections WEX
Computer Drafting WEX
Construction WEX
Electrical WEX
Fashion Design WEX
Health Science WEX
Home Economics WEX
Human Services WEX
Info/Comm Technology WEX
Machine Shop WEX
Metal Fabrication WEX
Music WEX
Science WEX
Sport & Recreation WEX
Theatre WEX
Theatre Technical WEX
Visual Arts/Graphics WEX

38. ELL LEVEL Assume that it takes two semesters to move a level
If in the same level for both semesters this year, then go up one level next year

39. ELL Credit Courses 4 Credits will be given towards graduation for:
ELL Level 1  YELL 10
ELL Level 2  YELL 11
ELL Level 3  YELL 12
ELL Level 4  No Credit

40. ELL PROGRAM
LEVEL 1
(3 blocks ELL)
ELL-1
ELECTIVE

41. ELL PROGRAM
LEVEL 2
(3 blocks ELL)
ELL-2
ELECTIVE
a Science

42. LEVEL 3 ELL PROGRAM ELL-3 a SCIENCE 11 SOCIALS 11 ELECTIVE
(2 blocks ELL)
ELL-3
a SCIENCE 11
SOCIALS 11
ELECTIVE .

43. ELL PROGRAM
GRADE 12 • LEVEL 4
ELL-4
English 10 or 11
ELECTIVE

44. FAILS AND INCOMPLETES (Academic Course Results)
INCOMPLETE (40 TO 49%)
go to Summer School to complete the course
4 weeks in July
1 ½ hours per day per course
in the AM.
Can take 1 or 2 courses
The incomplete grade is changed in August to a PASS or FAIL

45. FAILS (0 to 39%) All compulsory courses must be repeated if failed
(English, Socials, Math, Science, PE)
Example: If you fail Math 10, take Math 10 in first semester of grade 11 and then take Math 11 in second semester.

46. J. N. BURNETT SECONDARY SCHOOL 5011 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B. C
J.N. BURNETT SECONDARY SCHOOL 5011 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V7C 1E6 Phone: Fax:
Catchment School___________________________________ Student No.________
Present School__________________Male Female Birthdate:Yr___Mo___Day___
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Street address________________________________ Home Phone _________________
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Please visit our J.N. Burnett Counselling website at burnettcounselling.wordpress.com

47. CURRENT COURSES Grade 12 REQUESTS Code # 12 Alternate electives
En 12, En 12 AP, Com 12 1. 12 2. 3.
Elective - Out of Timetable
En 11
An.Tech
Psych 12
Math 11
Math
Socials 11
Physics
Ec 12
Ph 11
Chemistry
Ch 11
French 12
Fr 11
P.E. 12
Choose 1 or 2
P.E. 11
Law 12
Choose 3
Animation Tech Level II
Study
Chem 12AP

48. Course which must be taken 1st semester ___________________________X
Did you complete the Planning 10 (2 credit course) in grade 10? Yes no If not will you complete it this year? yes no
Course which must be taken 1st semester ___________________________
Career Preparation Program
This year’s ELL level:
Semester Semester 2
Important Information for your Counsellor
PARENTS – Please read before signing:
I have read the course planning booklet and understand the requirements of the Graduation Program (grades 10-12) as well as the individual course requirements. Parents who have questions/concerns with regard to the above are asked to contact the school for clarification.
________________________ ______________________
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Chemistry 12

49. CURRENT COURSES Grade 12 REQUESTS Code # 12 Alternate electives
En 12, En 12 AP, Com 12 1. 12 2. 3.
Elective - Out of Timetable
En 11
An.Tech
Psych 12
Math 11
Spanish
Socials 11
History
Ec 12
Ph 11 Failed
Geography
Ch 11 Failed
Biology 11
Spanish 11
P.E. 12
Choose 1 or 2
P.E. 11
Law 12
Choose 3
Animation Tech Level II
Study

50. CURRENT COURSES Grade 12 REQUESTS Code # 12 Alternate electives
En 12, En 12 AP, Com 12 1. 12 2. 3.
Elective - Out of Timetable
ELL 4
Mk 11
Psych 12
Math 11E
Mandarin
Socials 11
P.E.
Ec 12
ScTech 11
Law
En nd sem
En 11
Must take 1st sem
Man 11
Foods 11
Choose 1 or 2
P.E. 11
An. Tech Level III
Choose 3
Animation Tech Level II
Study

51. Course which must be taken 1st semester ___________________________X
Did you complete the Planning 10 (2 credit course) in grade 10? Yes no If not will you complete it this year? yes no
Course which must be taken 1st semester ___________________________
Career Preparation Program
This year’s ELL level:
Semester Semester 2
Important Information for your Counsellor
PARENTS – Please read before signing:
I have read the course planning booklet and understand the requirements of the Graduation Program (grades 10-12) as well as the individual course requirements. Parents who have questions/concerns with regard to the above are asked to contact the school for clarification.
________________________ ______________________
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
English 11
ELL 4
EN 10

52. SAMPLE GRADE 12 TIMETABLE (Graduation)
English 12
Math 12
Chem 12
Physics 12
Spanish 12
Elective 11/12
Career and Personal Planning

53. SAMPLE GRADE 12 TIMETABLE (Graduation)
English 12
__________ 12
Elective 11/12
Law
Foods
P. E.

54. Check Times on Career Centre Door
Located in the Counselling Centre
Please make an appointment

55. CAREER CENTRE SERVICES
Career Exploration Based on Interests & Personality Type
Career Information
Information on College / University Programs (Canada & U.S.)
Opportunities Abroad (Overseas)
Employment / Resume Information
Application Forms:
Admission to College / Universities
Scholarships
Exchange Programs
LPI and TOEFL
S.A.T. / A.C.T.
Please see Career Advisor for Assistance

56. CAREER & COUNSELLING CENTRE WEBSITE
The above Career and Counselling Centre Website is applicable to Grades 10, 11 and 12 students. It provides them with information on:
Career and post-secondary options (ex. Career fairs)
Programs information sessions
Entrance tests
Campus tours
Scholarships
Exchange Programs
Employment and Volunteering opportunities
NOTE: Post Secondary and scholarship information is constantly changing. Although we are striving to provide students with the latest information, we may not always succeed. It is therefore, the students’ responsibility to contact relevant sources for more accurate information.

57. CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (SSA)
• The hours worked can be counted towards your apprenticeship.
• You will earn wages while training
• You can qualify for a $1000 scholarship by receiving a C+ average or higher on your Grade 12 courses.
• You can receive dual credit for your SSA work (graduation credit and apprenticeship credit).
Find more information from your counsellor, or contact your school's Career Information Advisor (Career Centre), or contact Ms. Terri Lockhart at , or

58. Program Planning Sheets DUE
FRIDAY, Feb. 26