1. Heritage Woods Course Selection 2019-2020

2. Grad Program Requirements
Grade 10
Required
English 10
A Math 10
PHE 10
Career Life Education 10
Science 10
Social Studies 10
Grade 11
Required
An English 11
A Math 11
A Science 11
A Social Studies 11/12
Grade 12
Required
An English 12
Career Life Connections (formally Grad Transitions)
An Applied Skill OR Fine Arts at 10, 11 or 12
80 Credits
total
+ 28 additional elective credits
[which must include 4 Grade 12 Courses
(including English)]
+ Provincial Literacy and Numeracy Assessments

3. Social Studies BC First Peoples 12 Comparative Cultures 12
GRADE 12 OPTIONS
BC First Peoples 12
Comparative Cultures 12
Human Geography 12
Physical Geography 12
20th Century World History 12
Political Studies 12
Law Studies 12
Philosophy 12
Social Justice 12

4. English ENGLISH 11 (choose at least one of): Composition 11
All students take Composition 10 (for 2 credits)
All students choose ONE of (for 2 credits):
Literary Studies 10
New Media 10
ENGLISH 11 (choose at least one of):
Composition 11
Literary Studies 11 or Literary Studies 11 Honours
New Media 11
ENGLISH 12:
English Studies 12 or English Studies 12 Honours

5. Mathematics Suggested Pathways Math 9 Workplace Mathematics 10
Foundations of Mathematics and
Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations of Mathematics 11
Pre-calculus 11
Workplace Mathematics 11
Foundations of Mathematics 12
Geometry 12
Pre-calculus 12
Apprenticeship Mathematics 12
Intended for study in programs not requiring theoretical calculus
Calculus 12
Calculus 12 AP
Intended for study in majority of trades and workforces
Intended for study in programs requiring theoretical calculus

6. Science 10 Science Life Sciences 11 Anatomy and Physiology 12
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 12
Earth Science 11
Environmental Science 11
Physics 11
Physics 12
Science for Citizens 11
Geology 12
*Note: If you are planning on going into the Sciences in post secondary, make sure you carefully check the requirements of the specific programs at each institution

7. Important Science Co-op 11 Life Sciences 11 Co-op Chemistry 11 Co-op
On your course request form:
Fill out your requests as if you are NOT in co-op!
Check the box that states you are interested in applying!
Life Sciences 11 Co-op
Chemistry 11 Co-op
Work Experience 11 Co-op
Active Living 11 Co-op
For more information contact Mr. Baldus at

8. Electives Studio & Performing Arts Home Economics Music
Languages and Language Arts
Technology Education
Information Technology
Business Education
Fitness, Leadership, Peer Tutoring
Sciences & Math
Social Sciences
Film & Multimedia
Youth Train in Trades, Work Experience

9. A note about Languages…
We offer…
French
Japanese
Mandarin
Spanish
You do NOT need a second language to graduate!
The majority of post-secondary institutions do not require a language!!
If you need a language 11, but did not take a language 9 or 10, you can take the combined accelerated “Intro11” course which will then allow you to take a language 11 course
Did you know?

10. Other ways to earn credits
Online courses
External credits (for example: sports, dance, first aid, work safe)
Language Challenge
Train in Trades, Work Experience, Apprenticeship

11. Trades Programs Automotive Collision Repairer Automotive Painter
Automotive Service Technician
Baker
Bricklayer (Masonry)
Cabinet Maker
Professional Cook
Electrician
Hairstylist
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Metal Fabricator
Millwright
Motorcycle Mechanic
Commercial Painter
Plumber
Refrigeration Mechanic
Sheet Metal Worker
Welder

12. TRAIN contact WORK contact
Doug MacLean e: c:
TRAIN contact
WORK contact
Info + Apps
Joanna Horvath e: c:

13. There are many options for after graduation…
Trade Schools
Apprenticeships
College
University
Institutes
Travel
Workforce ….

14. Course Request Form
Fill it out completely…. DON’T FORGET to put your elective choices in order of preference.
Elective choices are on the reverse side of sheet
You MUST include two alternatives… Just in case!
Pay attention to P1, L, PM or # as these courses are “ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES” and do NOT count as your 8 courses that you must take!
The choices you make now DETERMINE the courses we have

15. DUE: Thursday, February 21st
You will get your course selection forms this Friday, February 8, in Block 4
DUE:
Thursday, February 21st
Hand back in to your
Block 4 Teacher

16. 2020 Admissions
UVic has expanded the list of approved courses they will accept. Please check the list for 2020 admissions to be sure you are meeting the requirements 
SFU has expanded the courses they will accept on List A and List B. The requirements are still quite specific for each faculty so please check carefully. Also, beginning with Fall 2020 admissions SFU will be looking at all grade 11 and grade 12 approved courses for consideration.
UBC and U of T have not made any further changes from the ones they implemented for 2019 admissions. They are still looking for 6 academic grade 12 courses, preferably in an area of study related to what you plan to pursue. UBC is also looking at grade 11 marks and will consider non-academic courses for breadth in certain applicable areas.
We have not received any information about changes to 2020 admissions for any other universities.

17. Online Summer School Repeated Courses
Some universities prefer student take all classes in regular day school – not online, not summer school.
For some universities, online courses have specific completion dates that are earlier than taking the course at HWSS.
Some schools will not accept the mark for a repeated course (particularly for Engineering or Business) or will automatically deduct % off.

18. Averages, Grade 11 Marks & Starting at College…
The Grade Point Averages needed to enter programs varies depending on the program and institution. Generally, successful students seem to have to be at least in the 80s, plus have complimentary additions to their applications (personal profiles, volunteer and extra-curricular activities, etc.).
Direct entrance into competitive programs like Engineering, Computer Science, Science, KIN, Business: admission averages are creeping up toward 90% and higher. This might change with UBC/SFU new admission system but other schools remain very competitive.
Nursing programs are extremely competitive. For direct entry nursing students should be presenting grades in very high 80’s or low 90’s. Some require CASPer exam and volunteer hours.  
Grade 11 marks REALLY matter for every school, not just UBC/SFU. If a grade 12 mark is not available they will look at the grade 11 equivalent (ie: Chem 11  for Chem 12)
Grade 9 & 10 marks matter for US schools.
Beginning at college can be a statistical advantage for students planning to do post-graduate study. Grades matter when getting into grad school and grades are often higher for kids who come from college – GPA start over again after college.

19. Career Resource Centre
Post Secondary and Career Advisor
Ms. Butler: