1. January, 2014 GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING Seaquam Secondary

2. Overview IMPORTANT DATES and INFO Overview of Graduation Requirements Planning 10 Grad Transitions Plan Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements Grade 10 courses What about Math? What about a Language? Summer School and Online Academies Resources Questions

3. Important Dates and Information February 25th to – Parent information night course planning evening…starts at 6:30pm. February 28th th – March 5 th - Parent and student Connect Open to SELECT COURSES Once YOU choose on Student Connect your parents have to approve your pick Student Connect – User ID = Student Number and Password = month/ day/ year Course planning evening – February 25 th for your parents @ 6:30pm

4. Students entering Grade 10 begin the Graduation Program Graduation Requirements

5. Graduation Requirements… ENGLISH F.A. & A.S. P.E. MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE OTHER ELECTIVES Language Arts 104 Credits Language Arts 114 Credits Language Arts 124 Credits Social Studies 104 Credits Social Studies 11/Civics 11/BC First Nations 124 Credits Science 104 Credits a Science 11 4 Credits A Math 104 Credits a Math 11 4 Credits Physical Education 104 Credits 80 Credits Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)28 Credits Planning 104 Credits Grad Transitions Plan4 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

6. Provincial Exams English 10(20%) Mathematics 10(20%) Science 10(20%) Social Studies 11(20%) English 12 (40%) Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial exam Graduation Requirements…

7. Planning 10/11 Planning 10 curriculum Graduation Program Education and Careers Health Finances Students will be introduced to the Grad Transitions Plan

8. Graduation Transitions Plan 150 min/week of physical activity 30 hours of work experience Transition Plan To be completed in Grade 12 To be completed in Grade 12 Content to include 3 areas: Content to include 3 areas: Personal Health, Community Connections, Personal Health, Community Connections, Career and Life Career and Life Plus: Plus:

9. That’s Graduation... Now what about Post-Secondary?

10. UBC Entrance is based on the following courses: UBC ASKS FOR AT LEAST 70% HIGHER IN ENGLISH 11 or 12 FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12 is the minimum for entrance. ARTS: English 12 and 3 other academically approved courses SCIENCE:English 12, Pre Calc.12,Physics 11, Chemistry 11, with at least one from Bi12, Ch12, Geo12, or Ph12 ENGINEERING: English 12, Ch11 & Ch12, Ma12 P, Ph11& Ph12 COMMERCE:English 12, Math 12 & 2 other approved courses

11. The following are estimates of grades that are required for entrance to UBC: Averages Arts low to mid 85 – 95% Sciences low 90’s Human Kinetics mid to high 80’s Forestry high 70’s Engineering mid 80’s (with profile) Commercelow 90’s (with profile) * All require a broad based application

12. The following are estimates of grades required for entrance to UVic Humanities/Social Sciences75% Business80% Computer Science75% Engineering80% Fine Arts (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts)70% Fine Arts (Art History)75% Health Information Science75% Writing85% College TransferFloating

13. SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY General Admissions mid 80% Business90% with profile English 12you need 60% UBC – Okanagan General Admissions 75% - 80% Nursing 85% Visual Artshigh 60’s with portfolio

14. LANGARA (En 12 and LPI) KWANTLEN (Need 75% En 12 for academic program) DOUGLAS BCIT Minimum admission requirements is Grade 12 graduation Individual programs have their own requirements. Colleges now have a required minimum GPA for English Entrance to College or BCIT

15. WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

16. English 10 – one of: (4 credits) Communications 10 English 10 Transitions Socials 10 - (4 credits) Socials 10 challenge (OR 2 blks of HUMANITIES 10) Math 10 - one of: (4 credits) Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Math 10 Challenge Grade 10 courses Science 10 - (4 credits) Physical Education 10 (4 credits) or PE 10 Leadership Planning 10/11 - (4credits) Elective Courses - (4 credits each) 1.____________________ 2. ________________ 3.(if taking Planning in Gr. 11) **Remember that a Language is an elective

17. Humanities 10 Course Content: In Humanities 10 students will earn credit for both Social Studies 10 and English 10 by delving into issues that thematically connect literature, history and current events. Although Humanities 10 is available to all grade 10 students, this course is designed to appeal to students who are passionate about the humanities and interested in pursuing collaborative critical inquiry. Successful Humanities 10 students should be motivated, self-regulated and responsible when it comes to their learning. It is expected that students who choose to take Humanities 10 will be committed and dedicated to participating and doing their best work in all aspects of the class. Humanities 10 will be double-blocked and taught in a team approach with a clear focus on developing critical thinking and analytical writing. The concepts of marginalization and identity serve as the anchors of this course.

18. Elective Options Action Wear Design and Construction 10 Food & Nutrition 10 Graphics 10 Home Ec. 10: Cafeteria Home Ec. 10: Textiles Info. Communications Tech. 10 Tech. Ed. 10: Basic Engineering Tech. Ed. 10: Drafting & Design Tech. Ed. 10: Jewelry Art Metal Tech. Ed. 10: Mechanics Tech. Ed. 10: Metalwork Tech. Ed. 10: Woodwork Tech. Ed. 10: Wood Art Carving Drama 10 Drama 10: Stagecraft Drama 10: Theatre Company (X Block) Film and Video 10 Media Arts 10: Animation Music 10: Jazz Band Music 10: Wind Ensemble Music 10: Choir Photography 10 Visual Arts 10 Yearbook 10

19. THE MATH QUESTION

20. Changes to the Math Curriculum Three Pathways Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. NO UNIVERSITY WILL TAKE THIS MATH FOR ENTRANCE!! Foundations of Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post- secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post- secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. NEEDED FOR ALL UNIVERSITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

22. Choosing the Math level that is right for you If you are unsure of which Math level to choose, you can consult with.... Your teacher Your counsellor Our Career Advisor (Ms. Gehere)

23. WHAT ABOUT A LANGUAGE?

24. No Language Requirement UBC SFU UVIC UNBC, UBC Okanagan, Most BC Colleges, BCIT Beginners Language 11 or Language 11 for all faculties No requirement for 2 nd Language Language 11 for all faculties What About a Language?…

25. Language Options at SEAQUAM French 8-12 Spanish - Intro Spanish 11, Spanish 11-12 Beginner Japanese 11, Japanese 11 and 12

26. Language Challenge Exams for those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn language 11 and 12 credits. Applications come out in October of next year. Exam is end of January.

27. Summer School Remedial THERE WILL BE NO SUMMER SCHOOL REMEDIAL THIS YEAR Full-Credit 3 hour class 6 weeks English 10, Socials 10, Science 10, Math 10, Planning 10 Traditional and blended (some online work) options

28. Online Courses Delta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered (including Planning 10) Online courses also available through Vancouver (VLN), Surrey (Surrey Connect), Fraser Valley (FVDES) EBUS – Vanderhoof BC

29. External Credits Students may earn credits toward graduation through training programs outside of school: Dance (Royal Academy of Dance) Music (Royal Conservatory of Music) Sports (Provincial or National team level) Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor) Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification) Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours) Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours) Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program) First Aid (WCB level II and III) *students are asked to submit documentation as proof of program completion

30. Tech Stretch FOR GRADE 9’s and 10’s Occurs October to May – total of five ½ days TO SIGN UP PLEASE GO TO DISTRICT WEBSITE AND PRINT OFF APPLICATION FORM OPEN HOUSES: Feb. 13 @ Seaquam Secondary 6:30pm March 5 – Women in Trades Evening – Seaquam Secondary @ 6:30pm April 24 – Delta Trades and Technical Career Fair @ Sungod Arena 9:00am

31. ACADEMIES All academies, except Burnsview Hockey, are two blocks in a student’s timetable. All academies, except SDSS Hockey, have the two blocks back to back Students can move between their home school and an academy school at lunch to participate in an academy at another school Some bus transportation available between home school and academy school; check the website for your academy of interest Brochures available at your school office Visit the website for more information, applications, videos and photos: http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies or Call 604 952-5374 http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies Apply early and before March 14 th Bursaries are available for those in financial need Academies Open House In Ladner - Saturday, February 8 from 10 am – 1 pm Delta Manor Education Centre In North Delta - Saturday, February 15 th from 10 am – 1 pm Burnsview Secondary Come out and meet the teachers/coaches and learn more about these exciting opportunities!

32. AcademySchoolProgram InformationBlocks BaseballSands SecondaryGr 8 – 12 males and femalesC and D Cadets (proposed) Seaquam SecondaryGr. 8 and 9 males and females G and H (hopefully) DanceDelta SecondaryGr 8 – 12 males and femalesC and D Film Acting “The Studio” Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females C and D Film Production “The Studio” Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females C and D GolfSeaquam SecondaryGr 8 – 12 males and femalesG and H HockeyBurnsview Secondary Gr. 8 – 12 males and females 1 block program Need to take one other class at BU every other morning A or B HockeySouth Delta Secondary Bantam Gr 8 – 9 males and females; 2 block program Midget Teams – U 16 and U18; 2 block program A and E D and H LacrosseDelta SecondaryGr 8 – 12 males and females C and D SoccerSouth Delta SecondaryGr 8 – 10 males and females A and B Soccer NEWSands Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females G and H (hopefully) Softball Seaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 12 Girls onlyG and H

33. Army Cadet Academy Seaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 9 Males and Females This academy operates in partnership with the Dept. of Nat’l Defence. This program begins at the Red Star training level, however, Green Star level will be accommodated. Both programs will be enhanced with optional training activities and outdoor pursuits such as: abseil, archery, canoeing, orienteering, ropes courses, Duke of Edinburgh, and citizenship tours. Additional opportunities to participate in free summer camp training courses. (2 block program every other afternoon)

34. International Baccalaureate Starts in Grade 11 (Certificate or Diploma) Two recommendations: DO math 11 before you go into IB diploma program If you would like to do a Dogwood and an IB Diploma you will need to take SS11

40. Course Planning Counsellor Don Kidd dkidd@deltasd.bc.ca Career Planning Career Advisor Ms. Jenny Gehere jgehere@deltasd.bc.ca School website www.deltasd.bc.ca/se Resources