3. Grade Ten Course Selection for 2013 - 2014

4. Graduation Requirements….. ENGLISH F.A. & A.S. P.E. MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE OTHER ELECTIVES Language Arts 104 Credits Language Arts 11 (English or Communication)4 Credits Language Arts 12 (English or Communication)4 Credits Social Studies 104 Credits Social Studies 11 or Civics 114 Credits Science 104 Credits A Science 11 or 124 Credits Math 104 Credits Math 11or 12 4 Credits Physical Education 104 Credits 80 Credits Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)28 Credits Planning 104 Credits Graduation Transition4 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

5. Grade Ten Courses ’13 – ‘14 English 10 English 10 Transition 2 Hour Final Provincial Exam – 20%

6. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Foundations Math and Pre-Calculus – 10 Foundations Math and Pre-Calculus – Challenge – 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math – 10 2 Hour Final Provincial Exam – 20%

7. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Science 2 Hour Final Provincial Exam – 20%

8. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Social Studies - 10 Social Studies Challenge – 10 Social Studies Transition - 10

9. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Physical Education & Leadership & Leadership

10. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Planning 10 Planning 10 - Online Graduation Program Education and Careers HealthFinance

11. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Languages French 10 Challenge French 10, 11, 12 Intro Japanese Japanese 10, 11, 12 Intro Spanish - 11*

12. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Applied Skills Graphics - 10 Cook Training - 10 Home Economics 10: Foods Home Economics 10: Textiles Action Wear Design and Construction 10

13. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Applied Skills con’t: Information Communications Tech. 10 – 1st Year Information Communications Tech. 11 – 2nd Year Tech. Ed. 10: Drafting & Design Tech. Ed. 10: Woodwork Wood Art Carving - 10 Tech. Ed. 10: Metalwork Jewelry / Art / Metal - 10 Tech. Ed. 10: Mechanics Tech. Ed. 10: Intro Engineering

14. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Fine Arts Music: Concert Band Concert Band / Symphonic Wind Jazz Band Concert Choir

15. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Fine Arts con’t: Drama - 10 Theatre Production - 10 Media Arts 10 – Animation Visual Arts – 10 Graphics – 10 Photography - 10

16. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Learning Strategies (LAC/LD)

17. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 ESL Courses Language Development – Level 1 & 2 Literature Study – Level 3 & 4 ESL Composition 10

18. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 -Sports and Fine Arts Academies are specialized electives for students that are serious and passionate about a particular sport, film acting or dance. Schools with academies include: - Baseball at Sands - Hockey at SDSS and Burnsview - Girls Soccer at SDSS - Girls Softball at Seaquam - Golf at Seaquam - Film Acting at SDSS - Dance at Delta Secondary

20. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 External / Extra Credits: No limit as long as they fulfill the proper grade requirements 1. Night School 2. Online Courses 3. Six Week Summer School 4. Other – (Music, Sports, Scouts, Swimming, Driving…etc.)

21. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Other Concerns: HomeworkAttendanceBehaviour

22. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 My counselling page at www.seaquam.ca www.seaquam.ca ** Things soon to be added…. ** Things soon to be added…. Tips for success at school Tips on multiple choice and essay questions Tips on managing procrastination Tips on time management

23. Grade Ten Courses ‘13 – ‘14 Dates To Remember Feb. 21 st – Parent Course Selection Meeting Feb. 22 nd – March 4 th – System Opens Online March 1 st - Last Day Term Two March 11 th – Marks Disc Uploaded March 13 th – Report Cards March 16 th – April 2 nd – Spring Break March 1 st – 2 nd - Seafast