1. R. C. Palmer Grade 10 & 11 Presentation January 2014

2. 1. Required 48 credits: Language Arts 10, 11, 12 12 credits Social Studies 10 4 credits Social Studies 11 or 12 4 credits Science 10 4 credits Science 11 or 12 4 credits Mathematics 10 4 credits Mathematics 11 or 12 4 credits Physical Education 10 4 credits FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 credits Planning 10 4 credits 2. Graduation Transitions 4 credits 3. Electives (Grade 10, 11 and 12) 28 credits TOTAL 80 credits *** A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level. (This includes 4 credits for a Language Arts 12 course, but does not include Graduation Transitions). GRADUATION PROGRAM

3. GRADUATION PLANNING CHECKLIST

4. PROVINICAL EXAMS  Required for Social Studies 11, worth 20%  Required for English 12, Communications 12 and First Nations Studies 12  Grade 12 Provincial Exams worth 40% (except First Nations Studies 12, worth 20%)

5. COURSE SELECTION  Required Courses  Course Selection Sheets due to math teachers by February 25. Grade 11 Grade 12 Language Arts 11* Language Arts 12* Mathematics 11* Graduation Transitions 12 Science 11* (not included in course selection) Social Studies 11 GraduationPlanning * Multiple options available.  Elective Courses Grade 11 Grade 12 3 elective choices 7 elective choices Consider post-secondary 3 must be grade 12 Consider post-secondary  http://palmer.sd38.bc.ca

6. ELL – English as a Second Language ELL Level 1 ESL 1 PE* ESL 1 ELECTIVE MATH ELECTIVE ELL Level 2 ESL 2 SCIENCE ESL 2 PE* ESL 2 ELECTIVE MATH ELECTIVE ELL Level 3 ESL 3 PE* ESL 3 SOCIAL STUDIES MATH ELECTIVE SCIENCE ELECTIVE ELL Level 4 ESL 4 ENGLISH (9 or 10) MATH PE* SCIENCE ELECTIVE SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE *PE is required in Gr. 8, 9,10*ELL 3 & 4 students in Grade 11 take Planning 10  ELL level for next year is based on the Spring Assessment

7. FOR GRADE 11s...  Language Arts 11: Communications 11, English 11, English 11 Incentive  Mathematics 11: Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Pre-Calculus 11 Enriched  Science 11: Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Environmental Science 11, Physics 11, Science & Tech 11  Social Studies 11: Social Studies 11, Social Studies 11 Incentive  Grad Planning: Grad Planning, Grad Planning Online, Leadership  Required Courses – Options:  Other Considerations:  Fine Arts or Applied Skills Course  Second Language Course  District Career Programs  Post Secondary Options

8. FOR GRADE 12 s...  District Career Programs School Based Apprenticeship Programs College/University Based Programs  Study Block  Post Secondary Options…  Language Arts 12: Communications 12, English 12, AP English 12  Required Courses – Options:

9. GRADUATION TRANSITIONS Students in grades 10 - 12 must complete the following mandatory components: Students need to perform an average of 150 minutes a week of physical activity in grade 10, 11 and 12 A graduation transition plan that will help students set goals for post-secondary education or career pursuits 30 hours of work experience or community service. Students who meet the standards will receive 4 credits that count toward graduation.

11. POSSIBILITIES ??? Careers ??? ??? Areas of Study ??? ???? Programs ??? ??? School/Institution ???

12.  Have a Plan A, B, C, etc.  Places to start:  www.careercruising.com (Username: palmer, Password: career1)  www.educationplanner.bc.ca  Career Information Advisor/Counsellor

13. WHERE

14.  Find out where you can pursue further studies/training in your chosen area. (University? College? Private Institute?... Local? Provincial? National? International?) www.educationplanner.bc.ca www.careercruising.com  Consider more than 1 institution. (There is no such thing as guaranteed admission).  College vs University

15. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

16.  Check admission requirements for the institution AND the program of study. General Requirements vs Program Requirements  Admission requirements are institution- specific. (i.e. Admission to UBC Science is different from SFU Science)  Go to the institution’s website for the most up-to-date information.

17.  Navigating Post-Secondary Websites Keywords: Prospective/Future Students Undergraduate Studies/Programs Admissions (BC/Yukon) Admissions - Required Courses Approved Grade 12 Courses  Required Courses vs Courses for Admission Average Calculation

18. HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION

19.  Select a course load that will keep all of your post-secondary options open.  Select a course load that is manageable.  Review and consider your extra-curricular commitments - job, clubs, teams, etc.  Factor in Grade 12 responsibilities - applications for admissions, scholarships, etc.

20. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS  Applying to an American School? Need to write SAT/ACT Consult your Counsellor.  Financing Post Secondary Studies Loans Bursaries Scholarships www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/getstarted/welcome.htm

21. SCHOLARSHIPS  Provincial Exam Scholarship  Career Centre News Website http://www2.sd38.bc.ca/~CCNews@sd38.bc.ca  Entrance Scholarships  Special Affiliation Scholarships  School Scholarship Program  www.studentawards.com

22. HELPFUL WEBSITES  Graduation Program Information www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation  Career Planning www.educationplanner.bc.ca/careerdeveloper/  Overview of options for post-secondary, training, and careers in BC, Canada, abroad www.bced.gov.bc.ca/careers/planning/educate  Guide to BC’s Public Post Secondary Institutions www.aved.gov.bc.ca/institutions/welcome.htm

23. SUMMER SCHOOL  Remedial Summer School  for students with INCOMPLETE standing (40 - 49%) in: ENGLISH 8 – 11 MATH 8 - 11 SCIENCE 8 – 10 SOCIAL STUDIES 8 – 11  Full Credit Summer School  Students taking a full credit summer school course need to make sure that they do not select the course on their program planning sheet

24. NEED MORE HELP?  Counsellors Mrs. U. Pedersen Surnames A - K Mr. M. Bamford Surnames L - Z  Information Advisor Mrs. M. Mayer (Monday, Thursday, alternate Wednesdays)  Program Planning Guide http://palmer.sd38.bc.ca