1. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS 1.Course Request forms given out 2.Following week: 1-on-1 consultation with Counsellor to finalize choices; signed form handed in 3.Students enter choices in comp. lab 4.Verifications given out at mid-term report card—then up to student to see Counsellor with any changes (don’t wait too long!) 1

2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Average student graduates with 96 – 100 credits (some up to 120) *each course = 4 credits* MINIMUM 80 CREDITS 2

3. REQUIRED COURSES (*Prov. Exam) a Math 10 *(20%) a Math 11 Socials 10 Socials 11 *(20%) Science 10 *(20%) a Science 11 PE 10 Planning 10 English 10 *(20%) English/Com 11 English* or Com 12* (40%) 3 other Grade 12 Courses Grad Transitions 12 3

4. English English 10 Communications 12 English 12 Literature 12 Communications 11 (Teacher Recommended) Writing 12 English 11 4 Choose Engl or Com based on Teacher Recommendation (#1-Graduate, #2-Upgrade)

5. Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 History 12 Law 12 Psychology 11 Socials Psychology 12 Social Justice 12 (with Leadership Comparative Civilization 12 Geography 12 5

6. Science Biology 12 Biology 11 Science 10 Sci & Tech 11 Teacher Recommended Chemistry 12 Chemistry 11 Earth Science 11 Physics 12 Physics 11 Geology 12 C+ 6

7. 7 Math Math 8 Math 9 Adapted AW. Ma. 10 Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 AW Math 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12 Foundations Math 11 Numeracy 8 Prin. Ma 11 Prin. Ma 12 Calculus 12 Foundations Math 12 Calculus 12 OLD (For Current Gr. 11’s) Ess Math 11

8. 8 Math Pathways Foundations **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. Topics include: –Relations & Functions –Financial Math –Geometry –Measurement –Number, Logical Reasoning –Statistics & Probability

9. 9 Math Pathways Apprenticeship & Workplace 3-4 hours homework per week Good for entry into majority of trades and other jobs in the work force. Topics include: –Measurement –Geometry –Algebra –Number –Statistics & Probability

10. 10 Math Pathways Pre-Calculus **85% and higher req’d 8-10 hours homework per week For post-secondary studies in programs that require the study of theoretical calculus (Engineering, Commerce, Medicine ) Topics include: –Algebra & Number –Relations & Functions –Trigonometry –Permutations –Combinations & Binomial Theorem –Measurement

11. 11 How To Pick Math Course Look at the topics: Which ones interest you? 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 for Math 11 and university entrance requirements without torturing yourself.

12. Languages French 8 Spanish 9French 9 Japanese 9 Japanese 10 Spanish 10French 10 Intro. Spanish 11 Japanese 11Spanish 11French 11 Intro. Japanese 11 Japanese 12 Spanish 12 French 12 12

13. POST SECONDARY OPTIONS WORK: –Community Job Training opportunity –Not dependent on high grades TRADE: –Apprenticeship (can start now!) –Find Employer SHORT TERM –Career Specific –Diploma/Certificate –College & Institutes, some Universities DEGREE (Bach. Mast.) –End up At University –Can start at College –Consider Co-op 13

14. DISTRICT PROGRAMS Auto (collision, refinishing, or service tech) Baking and Pastry Arts Carpentry Drafting/CADD Electrician Emily Carr Hairdressing Horticulture Masonry/Bricklayer Medical Office Asstnt Millwright/Ind.Mechan Plumbing Roofing Steel Fabrication Warehousing Welding 14

15. NOTE Gr.11 courses are often prerequisites for Gr.12 courses, so plan ahead Explore, explore, explore Build on skill deficits (ex. Too shy? Take acting) Make informed and realistic requests Consider Post Secondary requirements 15

16. Keys to Employability Personal Values –Attitudes & Motivation Problem Solving & Decision-Making Skills –Responsible, Follow through Ability to Relate with People –Friendly, Take initiative Task-Related Skills –Complete work on time Maturity –Reliable, good effort Commitment to the Job –Enthusiasm, willing to learn Communication Skills –Listening, Self Expression 16

17. Exploration Phase Exploration –10,000+ Careers –Discover Your Gifts & Passions –Explore New Courses at High School & Post- Secondary Success Comes From Passion –The torture of living another person’s dream –A career that matches your strengths & interests Many Paths to Success Don’t Fear the Unknown Flexibility & Hope Keep Eyes Open and Feet Moving 17

18. PSI’s: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All have an English language requirement –A specific grade in En12 or Com12 might be good enough, or –Write a test at the PSI, might be good enough, or –Take an upgrading course that they recommend Some have a Math requirement (same process as for Eng) Some require a language 11 Some require En12 and 3 prov exam 12’s Some require other specific courses (with or without a specific grade) 18

19. PSI’s: Not as Rigid as they Appear You can apply for B.Arts, and end up taking Science courses; You can apply for Sciences, and end up taking Business courses (you don’t need to “apply” for Sciences in gr.12 in order to get a B.Sc.) Get your foot in the door, then Explore 19

20. Flexibility Every pre-requisite that the institution requires will be available to take at that institution—you don’t need to do it all in high school and it’s okay to change direction (phew!) Pre-requisites tell you something about the required course(s) and the career—if you dislike or struggle with the pre-requisite, you may want to reconsider your choice, for happiness’ sake. 20