1. Course Planning
Grade /2019

2. Overview Graduation Program Trade/Technology Options
Post Secondary Requirements
Planning your courses

3. Counselling Ms. Bain Grade 9-11 (A-L)
Mr. Donkers Grade 9-11 (Q-Z) & ISP
Mrs. Pickering IB students, Grade ISP
Ms. Springenatic Grade 9-11 (M-P) &
Grade 12
Mrs. Harjit Dhesi Career Advisor

4. Graduation Program Language Arts (English) 10, 11, & 12
Social Studies 10 and either SS 11 (Any strand) or
BC First Nations Studies 12
Science 10, and a Science 11 or 12
a Math 10, and 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
a Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12
Planning 10
Graduation Transitions 12

5. Graduation Program 4 credits
Courses numbered grade10, 11 or 12 are worth
4 credits
A minimum of 80 credits is required to graduate
(most students have more to meet Post-Secondary requirements)
Must meet all Grad Requirements
(required & elective courses)

6. Graduation Program Provincial Exams English 10 Math 10 Science 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12
Literacy Assessment: More details in the coming months
Numeracy Assessment: More details in the coming months

7. Trades Info Night February 15th, 2018
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Langley Events Centre
nd Ave. Langley
ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS WELCOME
Contact Harjit Dhesi to Register
Featuring Representatives from Industry Training Authority, BCIT, UFV, KPU
Learn About:
Youth Train in Trades: Carpentry, Electrical, Professional Cook, Horticulture, Hairstylist, Automotive, Piping/Plumbing
Youth Work in Trades: Paid work, Hands on training, High School Credit
ITA Apprenticeship Advisor Discussion: Will there be jobs in the future? What training is needed? Are the trades right for me?

8. University Options There are 2 types of admission requirements
1. GENERAL University Entrance Requirements*
English 11 & 12
3 Academic (Provincially Examinable) Courses
Foundations Math 11 (recommended)
** A second language to at least Grade 11 – depending on the Post Secondary Institution
2. SPECIFIC Program Course Requirements
The required courses for your program

9. Admissions Requirements are Changing Starting in 2020!
More BC universities are looking toward a broader admissions process to align with the new BC Curriculum
This means more courses from Gr. 11 will be considered for admissions
It is encouraging students to try more courses and will be looking at Breadth and Depth of courses and experience

10. English/Language Arts
English (grades 10-12)
Creative Writing 11 & 12**
Communications is being phased out at the Gr. 11 level

11. Science Courses Science 10 Science 10 Adapted Biology 11 Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Earth Science 11
Science and Technology 11
Earth Science 11

12. Math Courses Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11
Foundations of Math 11
Pre-Calculus 11

13. Socials Studies Courses
Required:
Social Studies 11: Now will be divided into 3 different courses. Students can choose either:
Comparative Cultures 11
First Peoples 11
Human Geography 11
Electives:
Geography 12
History 12
Law 12
Psychology 12
BC First Nation Studies 12
Economics 12
Social Justice 12*

14. Physical Education Classes
Physical Education 11 Girls
Physical Education 11 Co Ed
Physical Education 11 High Performance
Basketball Volleyball Outdoor
Strength & Conditioning 11
An application is required for:
Recreational Leadership 11

15. Language Courses
French 10 to 12
Mandarin 10 to 12

16. Art Courses Studio Arts: Ceramics and Sculpture
Studio Arts: Drawing and Painting
Studio Arts: Printmaking
Studio Arts: Graphic Design
Photography
Yearbook
Drama Film and Television
Communication Design (11/12)
This is the school community based design program, similar to the independence and deadlines of Yearbook. I hope that students who are interested in this have taken some Graphic Design before but it’s not an absolute must if they are interested. I also hope that we could do some work for businesses in the community as well as within our school! Posters, tickets, logos, brochures, and so on - more of a focus on printed and online materials.

17. Business Education & Home Economics
Marketing 11
Entrepreneurship 12
Information and Communication Technology 10
Computer Information Systems 11
Computer Animation 11
Computer Programming 11
Family Studies
Intro/ Foods & Nutrition 11
Textiles

18. Band options outside the timetable:
Music Courses
Concert Band 9 – 12
Band options outside the timetable:
Concert Choir 9 – 12
Jazz Band 10 – 12
Vocal Jazz 10 – 12
Chamber Choir *
*See your counsellor

19. Technology Drafting 11 Automotive Technology 11 and 12
Automotive Tech. Engine and Drive Training 12
Carpentry & Joinery 11 and 12
Carpentry & Joinery Furniture 12
Metalwork 11
Metal Art 11

20. Drama Courses Drama 10 Theatre Performance 10
Theatre Performance: Acting 11 and 12
Theatre Production 11
Theatre options outside of the timetable:
Theatre Company 11 and 12

21. Career and Student Support Services
Optional
Work Experience
Supportive Learning
ELL (ESL) courses
Peer Mentoring 11
(by application only)
Mandatory
Planning 10
Graduation Transitions 12

22. Work Experience
This course is designed to prepare students for the transition from school to work or further education and training.
Classroom instruction is approximately 20 hours
Placement hours are approximately 90 hours
Placements may or may not be during school hours
Students must be motivated and responsible
Work experience course placements are unpaid

23. Study Block Grade 12 Students:
Maximum number of Study blocks Granted = ONE
Grade 11 Students:
Students are encouraged to be actively involved in eight courses. A Maximum of ONE study block may be granted if
The student is enrolled in an extended day course
(ie. Choir),
The student is taking a Distributed Learning course outside of the timetable.
The student is maintaining a heavy academic load that would benefit from a study (permission from parents and administration required).

24. Looking Ahead to Gr. 12 Grad Transitions 12 Career life Connections 12
Many of the same concepts of Grad Trans 12 like volunteer/work hours
Physical fitness hours
Career/Post Secondary planning
Will require the completion of a Capstone Project

25. 2018-2019 Course Requests February 28, 2018 MUST HAVE:
Must be completed online. Counsellors will be in classrooms through February to walk students through the process.
Applications required for: Peer Tutoring 11 and Recreation Leadership 11/12
Resource Teacher’s Signature if applying for a Supported Learning block
IB application deadline is February 27th
(online application is open February 1-27th )
Hard copy Course Selection sheets to be handed in to the Counselling Office by:
February 28, 2018

26. Course Requests
Please note: Taking an online or summer school course does not guarantee placement in a requested course.
Please let the Counselling Centre know as soon as possible so the course request for the upcoming year can be changed.
If you miss the deadline…February 28th
You may be put on a waitlist
You may not get courses you REALLY want

27.
Our website has lots of useful information such as:
Course Selection Sheets
Personal Letter Format For Scholarship and/or University Application
Monthly Grad Update Information
Web Addresses for all major Post Secondary Institutions
Checklist for Scholarship Applications
Financial Aid Information
Personal Student Record
…and more!