2. Things to consider: LCS Graduation Program requirements
Course pre and co-requisites
Career plans
University and college entrance requirements
Keeping your post-secondary options open
Academic strengths and weaknesses
Individual interest, ability, and spiritual giftedness
Balance in life

3. Course requirements at each grade level:
Grade 9 & 10 – Bible, English, Math, PE, Science, Socials and two blocks of electives (Band, French, Spanish, Art Education/Applied Design, Skills and Technologies electives)
Career Life Education is completed in Bible 10
Grade 11 - Bible, English, Math, Science, Socials and three blocks of electives: Band, French, Spanish, Art Education/Applied Design, Skills and Technologies electives
Grade 12 – Bible and English, 6 blocks of electives
Career Life Connections and a Capstone Project are completed in Bible 12

4. Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
Post-secondary admission requirements vary depending on the institution and the program of study.
Students with a minimum 67% average, based on English 12 and the three other grade 12 academic courses, can apply for example to TWU, however, the reality is that some of the programs have a 80-85% (or higher) cut-off.
UBC has a general admission minimum average of 70%, however, many of their programs have a 90% or higher average.
Check post-secondary websites or for current information.

5. French Hybrid Option (Grades 9-12)
One morning class before school (once a week), lunch time (once a week), and flexible independent study
Gives students an opportunity to take other electives (ie: Art, Drama, Foods, Technology courses, etc.)
Students must be self disciplined and independent
Parent approval is required
Cynthia McCarthy:

6. Post-Secondary Second Language Requirements UBC – Grade 12 language is recommended for all students. Students without an additional Grade 12 language must take a language as part of their university studies SFU - Language 11 requirement for all programs UVic - Some programs require a Language 11 UBCO, UNBC, TRU, UFV, Capilano, TWU, Calvin, King’s, Redeemer, KPU - No second language requirement for general admission. However, for certain programs or individual courses a Language 11 or 12 is required or recommended, and may allow a student to skip a course. *subject to change, please check specific university admission requirements for current info

7. NEW! Career Education Curriculum
Grade Career Life Education
Grade Career Life Connections
1. The Graduation Program
2. Vocation and Calling
3. Occupation and Post-Secondary Planning
4. Health
5. Financial Stewardship

8. Team 13: Collaborative Team Teaching
The collaborative nature of Team 13 allows the four teachers to demonstrate the interconnectedness of learning and to adjust the constraints of time and space inherent in the traditional timetable. Team 13 courses:
Bible 10
English 10
Science 10
PE 10

9. Math Program Overview
*Please Note: We offer Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12, NOT Workplace Math 12 or Foundations of Math 12.

10. Indicators to choosing the right Math course:
1. Current mark
2. Teacher recommendation
3. Aptitude in Math
4. Career choice

11. NEW! English 10 Literary Studies (required) New Media Spoken Language
Creative Writing
All students will take Literary Studies. They will have a choice to take one of the other three options.

12. NEW! Socials 12
Socials 11 will be replaced with the following options:
20th Century World History 12
Genocide Studies 12
Law Studies 12
Physical Geography 12
*All students need one of these courses to graduate. They may take these courses in either grade 11 or 12.

13. NEW! Literacy and Numeracy Assessments
Students in Grades 10 and 11 in will write the Literacy and Numeracy assessments before graduation.
Literacy Assessment – Literacy is the ability to make meaning from text and express oneself in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. This includes making connections, analyzing critically, comprehending, creating, and communicating.
Numeracy Assessment – Numeracy is the willingness to interpret and the ability to apply mathematical understanding to solve problems in complex situations, and the perseverance to analyze and communicate these solutions in ways to relevant to the given context.
*Assessment Information Meeting for parents: Thursday, April 12th
*There will still be an English 12 Provincial Exam

14. Spare or Work block: What is the difference?
Spares are given to students with at least five academic grade 12 courses. Academic courses are those that are accepted by post-secondary universities: Biology 12, Calculus 12, Chemistry 12, English Literature 12, English 12, French 12, Physics 12, Pre- Calculus 12, and any of the Socials 12 courses that we offer.
Work blocks are given to students if they are taking a course outside of the regular timetable: Youth Work in Trades 11/12, Leadership 12, Christian Ministry 11, Hybrid French 11/12, an Online Course, Recreation Leadership 11, or Work Experience 12.

15. Distributed Learning
Definition: Distributed Learning (DL) refers to alternative ways for students to  complete their Grad Program (grades 10-12), often through online learning, and through an approved BC DL School. A DL course may incorporate collaborative study through forums or online classrooms.
DL requires students to be independent and self-disciplined.
A student engagement agreement needs to be signed by both parent and student.
Speak to Student Services for a list of recommended schools.
Speak to Student Services BEFORE signing up for a DL course.

16. Youth Work in Trades *formerly Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA)
Students pursue a career in certified trades through the Industry Training Association (ITA)
gainfully employed as an apprentice with a company that offers opportunity for hands-on experience in the trade they are interested in
students who complete the program and obtain 900 hours of work will receive:
18 additional credits on their Dogwood Diploma
18 credit hours towards their ITA certification in the trade they pursue
$ cheque from the government upon completion
Students benefit from the contacts and references that are a natural result of becoming a successful apprentice
students who complete the program "in demand" in an economy looking for motivated individuals
students who will have used their high school experience to establish a future for themselves
Students will come to a registration meeting with Mrs. Huberts in the spring to register with FVDES. Registration must be completed by the end of May to have this block scheduled in their timetable. Students who have not completed the full registration before September will be placed in another LCS course until registration is complete.

17. Work Experience (WEX)
Students who are accepted into the Internship/WEX Program get “on the job” training in a chosen field. Full credit in the program requires:
120 hours of experience
WEX 12A and 12B = 8 credits
On-going journal and log
Portfolio project
Meetings with Coordinator
Student Evaluation by Mentor
Benefits:
Develop various skills and knowledge of an occupation
Help determine career choices
Create contacts and references
Gain job experience
Connect classroom learning with workplace skills and knowledge

18. External Credentials
Approved BC Ministry of Education courses, programs, and assessments developed outside the regular school system
Examples: ICBC Driver’s Education, Bronze Cross, Red Cross First Aid, RCM Music Courses, etc.
Complete list of organizations on the web:
Or search the course registry:
arch-home.en.php
Provide Student Services with official documentation

19. Course Selection Timeline
Course selection for current grade 11’s will be February 26th
Course selection for current grade 10’s will be February 28th
Grade 8 and 9’s will be done after spring break
Course selection will be done online through MyEducationBC
Teachers will speak to students regarding their recommendations
Recommendations will also be ed home to parents
A copy of what courses a student chose will go home for parents to sign
*Parents and students are encouraged to make appointments with Student Services to get specific information for post-secondary planning.

20. Add/Drop Policy
Students have the first two weeks of the school year to add/drop courses
After the add/drop period ends, students will need to complete an add/drop form that will need to be signed by:
The “Drop” Course teacher
The “Add” Course teacher
Parent/Guardian
Student Services
Administrator (Principal or Assistant Principal)

21. Stay Connected! LCS On The Go App:
Subscribe to the Student Services group
Website:
Phone: ext. 2022