1. Ms. Pooni (A-G) Mrs. Callander (H-Q) Ms. Schlatter (R-Z)
Course Selection 2018/2019
Grade 9 to 10
Ms. Pooni (A-G) Mrs. Callander (H-Q) Ms. Schlatter (R-Z)

2. Graduation 2021

3. Graduation Requirements
A Math 10
A Math 11
Graduation Numeracy Assessment
Socials 10
A Socials 11 or 12
Science 10
A Science 11
PE 10
Career Life Education 11
English 10
An English 11
An English 12
Graduation Literacy Assessment
3 other Grade 12 Courses
Career Life Connections & Capstone 12
5 electives in Gr * (1 must be Fine Arts or Applied Skills)
* 80 credits

4. Grade 10 Program English 10 Science 10 A Math 10 Social Studies 10
PE 10
3 Electives
Innovation 10 Option:
English 10
Socials 10
Science 10
Elective – Independent Directed Studies

5. How to get credits… Courses taken at school Online Courses
Summer School
Remedial
Full course
External Credits:
Music, Dance,…
Drivers Ed Course
Sports (Regional+)
Cadets, Lifeguard,…
Work Experience or Trades Programs
Language Challenge
Register in October, write in Jan/Feb
Language from other country
Gr. 7-9 schooled in another language
(gr. 6-8 for Korea)

6. English 10
New Media 11
Creative Writing 11
Literary Studies 11

7. Socials 10 Social Studies 11 Psychology 11 Psychology 12
Comparative Cultures 12
World History 12
BC 1st Peoples 12
Law 12
Genocide 12
Social Justice 12

8. Science 10 Earth Science 11 Science & Technology 11 Physics 11
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 12
Biology 11
Biology 12

9. *Trades & most entry level jobs
Math 9
Workplace Math 10
*Workplace 11
History of Math 11
Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations 11
Foundations 12
Pre-Calculus 11
Pre-Calculus 12
Calculus 12
*Trades & most entry level jobs

10. Physical & Health Education 9
*PHE 10 (required)
PHE 11 (co-ed)
PHE 12 (co-ed)
Fit for Life 11 (girls)
Fit for Life 12 (girls)
Athletic Leadership 10
Athletic Leadership 11
Athletic Leadership 12

11. Making decisions about courses….

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13. Do I Need a 2nd Language? Language Challenge – apply in October
A second language is not required for graduation
2nd language to Grade 11 may be required for University entrance, if apply straight from high school
UBC: Language 11 (French 11, Spanish 11, Punjabi 11…)
SFU: Intro 11 (Spanish 11 Beginners) or Language 11
2nd language often not needed if you do first 2 years at Kwantlen or Douglas, then transfer to SFU or UBC for 3rd and 4th years.
Most Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2nd language
Language Challenge – apply in October

14. French 9 Spanish French 10 French 11 French 12 Intro Spanish 11

15. Business Education Business Ed 10 Information Technology 10
Info Tech 11 & 12
Marketing 12
Accounting 11 & 12

16. Home Economics Foods 10/11/12 Family Studies 12
Work in groups
Plan meals
Nutrition
Family Studies 12
Families
Human Development
Relationships
Textiles & Crafting 10/11/12
Individualized
Fashion design, knitting, or sewing
Home Economics

17. Technology Education Indigenous Woodwork 10/11/12
Carpentry and Joinery 10/11/12
Drafting and Design10/ 11/12
ADST 10/11/12 for Girls
Electronics 10/11/12
Metal 10/11/12
DIY Home Maintenance 10/11/12
Robotics 10/11/12
Metal Art 11/12

18. Media Arts Media Arts 10 - 12 Computer Animation 10 - 12
Video production, camera, photoshop…
Computer Animation
3D modelling & animation
Project-based
Film & TV 11/12
Photography & Graphic Design
Yearbook 11/12

20. Visual Arts Visual Arts 10/11/12 Drawing & Painting 10/11/12
General art
Drawing & Painting 10/11/12 2D
Ceramics & Sculpture 10/11/12 3D

21. Performing Arts Drama Music Drama/Acting 10/11/12
Theatre Production 10/11/12
X-Block
Set design, lighting, sound
Directing & Scriptwriting 11/12
Acting Experience
Band 10/11/12
X-Block
Guitar 10/11/12 – no experience needed
Show Choir 10/11/12
Dance
Dance 10/11/12

22. Help Others Get Help Peer Tutoring 10/11/12 Leadership 11/12
Application Process
Get form from Counsellor or LA teacher
Aptitude & Reliability
Leadership 11/12
Application form
X block: lunch meetings
Events
Library 11
Operating the library center
Dependable, independent
There are assignments too
Strategies for Learning 10/11/12
LA/LD
There is a process for being referred
ELL 10/11/12
Speak to Ms. Stevens if you need more ELL courses next year

23. NOTE Make informed and realistic requests
Gr.10 courses are often prerequisites for Gr.11 courses, so plan ahead
Make informed and realistic requests
(1) Grad Requirements, then (2) Post Secondary requirements
Keep Counsellor informed of changes & plans (ex. Summer School, online)

24. SELECTING COURSES
PARENT CONNECT (ask office for password if you don’t have one already)
8 choices (5 Required + 3 Elective) + 2 alternates (rank the alternates)
Can choose X-Block courses as a 9th course
Online courses and WEX12 do not count in your 8
Peer Tutoring & Athletic Leadership require an application
Strategies (LA/LD) courses – there is a process if you want this extra support – see Counsellor
Click on “Final” once you are done…can’t undo this feature without contacting the office