1. Course Planning 2019 Parent Night Grade 8 going into 9 next year

2. Making decisions about courses….

3. Decision Making About Courses
Exploration phase
Courage to gain new skills & experiences
Work & Life Skills
Perseverance & Character

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

5. REQUIRED COURSES a Math 10 a Math 11 Numeracy Assessment (gr.10)
Socials 10
A Socials 11 or 12
Science 10
a Science 11
Physical Health & Educ. 10
English 10
A Language Arts 11
English Studies 12
Graduation Literacy Assessment (gr 10 & 12)
3 other Grade 12 Courses
Career-Life 11 & Career-life connections (= 8 credits total)
1 course: Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills, and Technology

6. Grade 9 Program English 9 Science 9 Math 9 Social Studies 9 PE 9
Elective

7. Grade 10 Program Literary Studies 10 Science 10 A Math 10
Innovation 10
Lit Studies 10
Socials 10
Science 10
Independent Directed Studies 10
A Math 10
PE 10
Elective
Literary Studies 10
Science 10
A Math 10
Social Studies 10
PE 10
Elective

8. Summer School Grade 8-9 Skill building (JULY)
3 weeks at North Delta Secondary
Remedial for students with 40-49%
Courses: Math, English, Socials, Science
Grade 10 Full credit (JULY-AUG)
5 weeks at North Delta Secondary
Inform Counsellor if taking summer school courses.

9. Career Development Programs
Youth Train in Trades (formerly known as ACE IT)
Youth Work in Trades (formerly known as SSA)
Work Experience Program

10. DELTA ACADEMIES Baseball - Sands Dance - Delta Sec
Farm School – Boundary Bay
Film - Acting - Ladner
Film - Production - Ladner
Golf - Seaquam
Hockey - Burnsview
Hockey - South Delta
Lacrosse - Delta Sec
Soccer - South Delta and Sands
Softball – Seaquam
Cadets – Seaquam
Opera and Performance Academy
Basketball - Delview/ND the Oval)

11. English English 9 Lit Studies 10 An English 11
EN 10, 11, & 12 are required for graduation
English Studies 12

12. Socials Social Studies 9 Psychology 11 Social Studies 10
SS10 & a SS11 or 12 course are required for graduation
A Social Studies 11 or
12 course
Psychology 12

13. SC 10 & a SC 11 are required for graduation
Science 9
Science
Science 10
SC 10 & a SC 11 are required for graduation
Earth
Science 11
Physics 11
Chemistry 11
Life
Science 11
Science for
Citizens 11
Other Science 12 courses

14. Math Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Math 9 Workplace 10
Post-Secondary programs requiring theoretical calculus
Post-Secondary programs not requiring theoretical calculus
Entry into the majority of trades or direct entry to the workplace
Optional: Calculus 12

15. 3-4 hours homework per week
Math Pathways
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.

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 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)

18. 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

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

20. Courses (Grade 9 – 12) Physical and Health Education
Physical Health & Education
Gr.10 required, PHE 10 Leadership
Physical Education 11/12 are co-ed electives
Fit For Life 11/12 for girls
Super Fit 11/12

21. BUSINESS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING 10 Introduction to communications, finance and marketing INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9 Basic computer literacy, web design, HTML and CSS COMPUTER STUDIES 10 Microsoft Office programs like spreadsheets, databases, media, web design, and programming ACCOUNTING 11 Keeping track of financial records

22. Home Economics Textiles 9-12 Foods 9-12
No experience needed, fashion design, hand/machine sewing
Knitting,crocheting
Foods 9-12
Work in groups
Plan meals, Nutrition

23. Technology Education Electronics 9-12 Electrical circuits & components
Engineering 10-General
Design, project based
Laser cutter use, 3-D printer
ADST 9 –12 Tech Ed/Girls
Wood or Metal projects
CAD/Drafting 9-12
Computer aided architectural design
DIY Home Maintenance 9-12
teaching skills to fix/repair
households
Electronics 9-12
Electrical circuits & components
Metalwork 9-12
Can openers, metal
frames,keychains and
signholders
Woodwork/Indigeous 9-10
Learning By Making and
Doing

24. Performing Arts Drama & Dance Music Beginner Band 9 ,10*
Junior Band 9 *
Dance 9,10
Guitar 9,10
Show Choir 9,10
*No experience needed
* Outside timetable (mornings)
Theatre Performance 9,10
Theatre Company
Drama 9,10

25. Media and Visual Arts Yearbook 11/12 Media Design 9-12
X-Block after school
Full year commitment
Should have Media/Graphic experience
Media Design 9-12
Video production, camera, photoshop…
Computer Animation 10-12
3D modelling & animation
Project-based
Visual Arts 10: Art Studio
Visual Arts 10: C&S

26. Get Help Strategies for Learning 9-12 LA/LD
There is a process for being referred
ELL 9-12
Speak to Ms. Faryna if you need more ELL courses next year
Peer Tutoring 10-12

27. SELECTING COURSES Grade 9/10 (5 Required + 3 Elective) +2 Alternatives
PARENT CONNECT
Grade 9/10 (5 Required + 3 Elective) +2 Alternatives
Can choose Yearbook, Theatre Co., or Band as an 8th or 9th course
Online courses do not count in your 8

28. PICK YOUR COURSES Parent Connect opens Apr 2– Apr 9
Forgot Password? Ask at Office
Mid-April cuts to undersubscribed courses; you will be informed, then can make changes online