1. Ms. Pooni (A-G) Mrs. Callander (H-Q) Ms. Schlatter(R-Z)
Course Selection
Gr.1011
2018/2019

2. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS
Info from:
Counsellors today
Career Advisor next Thursday, flex, library
Research:
Read Course Descriptions (online)
Check Pre-Requisites
Graduation Requirements
Post-Secondary Requirements
Consult:
Parents
Counsellor or Career Advisor (Ms. Jeffery)

3. 4. Entering Courses
Enter on Parent Connect (not Student Connect) – ask office for password
Choose 8 courses (4R, 4E) and 2 Alternates (# Alternates in order of importance)
Input April5th-April 11th
Click Save, Don’t click Final (If you click “Final” then you’ve locked in your choices, and need to call the office to unlock)

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Average student graduates with 96 – 100 credits (some up to 120)
*each course = 4 credits*
MINIMUM 80 CREDITS

5. 5 elective courses from Grades 10-12
REQUIRED COURSES
a Math 10
A Math 11 *(3 choices)
Provincial Numeracy Assessment
Socials 10
Socials 11 or 12
Science 10
a Science 11
Physical and Health Ed. 10
Career Life Education 11
English 10
An English 11*( 3 choices)
An English 12
Provincial Literacy Assessment
3 other Grade 12 Courses
Career Life Connections and Capstone 12
5 elective courses from Grades 10-12

6. Gaining Credits (Gr.10-12) Delview Courses Online Courses
Summer School
Previous School
External Credits:
Music, Dance,…
Drivers Ed Course
Sports (Regional+)
Cadets, Lifeguard,…
Work Experience or Apprenticeship
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)

7. ONLINE COURSES
Delta Access: you register online with Delta Access, then they us Counsellors to confirm
You cannot take an online course at the same time as with Delview
You do not get a study block in lieu of an online course

8. DELTA ACADEMIES Baseball Hockey Dance Lacrosse Farm School Opera
Film-Acting
Soccer
Film-Production
Softball
Golf

9. English Composition Through Creative Writing 11
***New Courses
Composition Through Creative Writing 11
Composition Through Literary Studies 11
Composition Through New Media 11

10. English Pathways Composition Through New Media 11
-Presenting, understanding, designing and writing about media
-Possible focus areas: Film Studies, Journalism and publishing, digital communication and performance
-Digital communication: blogging, writing for social media, gaming and podcasting
-Performance: spoken word, slam poetry, reader`s theatre, radio and theatre posts
-This course is made for students who intend to take Fine Arts or Technical Studies

11. English Pathways con’t
Composition Through Creative Writing 11
-Allows students to use write freely for self expression and creative purposes
-Possible topics: Short-fiction, poetry, memoirs and oral history
-This course is recommended for those students interested in pursuing Humanities or English at the post secondary level

12. English Pathways con’t
Composition Through Literary Studies 11 Topics include literature and reading works (novels, peotry, graphic novels, children`s literature and writing essays. Possible focus areas are literature by era and theme (Middle Ages, Renaissance, 20th century) This course is recommended for students pursuing Humanities or English studies at post secondary

13. Socials Possible Gr.12 Courses (2018/19): Comparative Cultures
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or
BC First Nations 12
Psychology 11
Possible Gr.12 Courses (2018/19):
Comparative Cultures
Contemporary Indigenous Studies
Economics
Genocide Studies
Law
Social Justice 20th Century History
Psychology 12

14. Science Science 10 Earth Science 11 Physics 11 Chemistry 11 Biology 11
Sci & Tech 11
Teacher
Recommended C+ C+ C+
Chemistry 12
Biology 12
Physics 12

15. Math Math 8 Math 9 Foundations and AW. Ma. 10 Pre-Calculus 10
AW Math 11 or
History of Math 11
Foundations
Math 11
Pre-Calculus 11
Foundations
Math 12
Pre-Calculus 12
Calculus 12

16. **For MOST college/university-bound students**
Math Pathways
Foundations
Topics include:
Relations & Functions
Financial Math
Geometry
Measurement
Number, Logical Reasoning
Statistics & Probability
**For MOST college/university-bound students**
5-6 hours homework per week
For post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus.

17. Math Pathways Apprenticeship & Workplace Topics include: Measurement
Geometry
Algebra
Number
Statistics & Probability
3-4 hours homework per week
Good for entry into majority of trades and other jobs in the work force.

18. Math Pathways Pre-Calculus **80% and higher recommended
Topics include:
Algebra & Number
Relations & Functions
Trigonometry
Permutations
Combinations & Binomial Theorem
Measurement
8-10 hours homework per week
For post-secondary studies in programs that require the study of theoretical calculus (Engineering, Commerce, Medicine)

19. Math Pathways History of Math 11 *New course
Fulfills Math 11 requirement for graduation
Topics: Numbers, geometry, probability, stats.,and cryptography (art of solving codes)
Investigate early number systems and how math was used in ancient civilizations with historical evidence of artifacts
How math was used to send and decipher messages during World War II.

20. How To Pick Math and English Course
Talk to your teacher: Which course(s) can you succeed in?
Talk to your counsellor: Do your career goals and math interests/aptitude match up? Discuss how you can change paths in university so you don’t need to leave every door open now.
Talk to your parent: Discuss how to meet the grad requirement and post secondary requirements without torturing yourself.

21. Languages French 8 French 9 Intro. Spanish 11 (SFU) French 10

22. BUSINESS INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS 11
Microsoft Office programs like spreadsheets, databases (like IT 10)
Media, web design, and programming

23. BUSINESS ACCOUNTING 11 ECONOMICS 12 MARKETING 12
Keeping track of financial records
ECONOMICS 12
Looking at how people make decisions
Using incentives to change behaviour
MARKETING 12
Consumers and the art of selling

24. Home Economics Physical and Health Education Foods 11
Work in groups
Plan meals
Nutrition
Family Studies 12
Families
Human Development
Personal Growth
Relationships
PE 11
co-ed
PE 11 Girls Fit For Life
Athletic Leadership 10,11 and 12
-Contributing to school
community and leadership
-Events organization

25. Technology Education Indigenous Woodwork 11 Carpentry and Joinery 11
Creative woodwork based on First Nations culture & traditions
Carpentry and Joinery 11
Woodwork
Furniture, cabinets..
Drafting and Design 11
Computer aided architectural design
Electronics 11
Electrical circuits & components
Metal 11
Welding, machining, sheet metal…
Metal Art 11
Smaller metal art projects, may include jewelry, sculptures, castings…
ADST 9-12 for girls
DIY Home Maintenance 11
Robotics 11

26. Visual Arts SA11: Photography & Graphic Design Media Arts 11
Individual
Computer and graphic design (Photoshop, Flash), digital photography
Yearbook 11/12
X-Block after school
Full year commitment
Should have Media/Graphic experience
Media Arts 11
Video production, camera, photoshop…
Computer Animation 11
3D modelling & animation
Project-based
Film & TV 11
Group
Multimedia and film projects

27. Visual Arts (cont.) Art foundations 11 Drawing & Painting 11
2D and 3D
Drawing & Painting 11 2D
Ceramics & Sculpture 11 3D

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

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

30. “In-Lieu” Blocks
Students are expected to take 8 courses (or 4 if graduating in one semester).
X-blocks can be 8th or 9th courses for gr.11’s
Grade 11 students who are taking an X-block, can have another block off in lieu; we will try to put that in-lieu block in 2nd semester. If so, the X-block cannot be dropped.

31. NOTE Make informed and realistic requests
Gr.11 courses are often prerequisites for Gr.12 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)

32. SELECTING COURSES PARENT CONNECT
8 choices (4 Required + 4 Elective) + 2 Alternates
Can choose Yearbook, Theatre Co., or Band as an 8th or 9th course
Online courses and WEX12 do not count in your 8
Peer Tutoring, Leadership and Athletic Leadership require an application
Strategies (LA/LD) courses – there is a process if you want this extra support – see Counsellor

33. PICK YOUR COURSES Parent Connect opens Apr 5 – Apr 11
Forgot Password? Ask at Office
Parent Night – April 5th at 6:30pm
Post-Secondary information from Ms. Jeffery:
Flex time in Library on Thursday April 12th
Mid-April cuts to undersubscribed courses; you will be informed, then can make changes online