1. Grade 10 in to 11 Course Planning Seaquam Secondary

2. Overview Overview of Graduation Requirements Overview of Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements Grade 11 courses Grade 11 courses What about Math? What about Math? What about a Language? What about a Language? Questions Questions

3. 2004 Graduation Program

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

6. That’s what’s need to Graduate… What about what’s needed to get in to a Post-Secondary Institution?

7. Direct Application/Entry to a Major University - UBC, SFU, UVIC etc. - on average looking at a mid 80% range for admission in most faculties but it varies by institution - individual program requirements will apply in addition to general entrance requirements (for example second language, Pre-Calc 11 – will vary by institution) - for full information re. University Entrance Info., go to seaquam.ca … career centre website for links to post sec. Admission pages

8. College/Technical College etc. i.e. Kwantlen, Langara, Capilano College, BCIT i.e. Kwantlen, Langara, Capilano College, BCIT Entrance requirements not as strict (varies by institution) Entrance requirements not as strict (varies by institution) Can upgrade if missing program requirements Can upgrade if missing program requirements No second language required for admission No second language required for admission Most offer academic transfer programs to major universities Most offer academic transfer programs to major universities Smaller classes Smaller classes More affordable More affordable

9. Post Secondary Studies In order to choose the best institution to attend for your post secondary studies, a student will want to conduct their own research. Initial research online is an effective way to learn current information about each individual school and it’s campuses. A knowledgeable student will research all colleges or universities in order to make an educated decision. Look for schools that will provide you with opportunities that suit your needs, both educationally and socially. Another key decision factor should be to uncover a learning institution that will provide you with the best options and opportunities after you complete your undergraduate studies. Follow the links below to begin your research:

10. *Note: General admission requirements are considered in order to be accepted into the institution itself. There are likely further requirements for individual programs that must be researched, and met as well. There are also “one-stop websites” that will help to put all of the above information at your finger tips with links to every post secondary institution across Canada. Seaquam is registered to and highly recommends accessing an easy to navigate website called Career Cruising. http://www.careercruising.com/ username: seaquam password: (you need to ask your child for this!!) Universities are starting to look at Grade 11 marks for entrance requirements.

11. What courses do I take next year?

12. Required Courses English 11 / Communications 11 English 11 / Communications 11 Social Studies 11 or/both Civic Studies 11 Social Studies 11 or/both Civic Studies 11 Mathematics Mathematics Biology 11 / Chemistry 11 / Physics 11 Biology 11 / Chemistry 11 / Physics 11or Earth Science 11 Earth Science 11or Science and Technology 11 (satisfies grad program but not science requirement for post-secondary inst.) Science and Technology 11 (satisfies grad program but not science requirement for post-secondary inst.)

13. Challenge Courses AP and Challenge courses are all gone. Students now take IB courses in place of these if they choose to. AP and Challenge courses are all gone. Students now take IB courses in place of these if they choose to.

14. International Baccaleaureate IB Program The IB Diploma is a prestigious international pre-university qualification and is recognized by universities and governments throughout the world. It has been in existence for over 30 years and is now offered in more than 1,000 schools in 95 countries. An international education does not replace a national one, but refocuses it and adds to it. IB Program Questions? For any IB Program questions, please contact the IB/DP Coordinator at dmatthews@deltasd.bc.cadmatthews@deltasd.bc.ca Applications due February 1st.

15. What do I register for in IB? All IB Diploma students take six subjects across the disciplines in a manner that assures both breadth and depth of study. Learning how to learn and how to evaluate information critically in a global world is an important part of the IB Diploma Programme. Personal growth alongside academic growth is another. Flexibility of choice allows students to follow their interests while the structure of the diploma safeguards the breadth of study. Please consult with the IB Coordinator or Counsellor regarding your course selection choices.

16. IB Courses English –. (R) English –. (R) History OR Pyschology - 1 is R; other could be E History OR Pyschology - 1 is R; other could be E Psychology (E) Psychology (E) Art (E) Art (E) Extended Essay (R) Extended Essay (R) Science (1 R, others E) (Chemistry, Bio., Physics or Sports Ex. & Health Sci) Science (1 R, others E) (Chemistry, Bio., Physics or Sports Ex. & Health Sci) Math (R) Music (E) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) (R) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) (R) French, Japanese, Spanish (1 R, others E)

17. What does a typical IB timetable look like? EE & CAS– done within here and there but not not a spec. block (sometimes in other classes, sometimes in additional meetings) EE & CAS– done within here and there but not not a spec. block (sometimes in other classes, sometimes in additional meetings) TOK – one block TOK – one block GROUP 1: IB English GROUP 2: IB Lang. GROUP 3: IB Hist. or Psych. GROUP 4: IB Sci. GROUP 5: IB Ma. GROUP 6 : IB Elec. (anything from IB list ) ELECTIVE OF YOUR CHOICE FROM IB or Reg.

18. Getting your SS 11 credit IB History (2 yrs) - will provide you with a SS 11 credit and will qualify for Dogwood AND IB Diploma IB History (2 yrs) - will provide you with a SS 11 credit and will qualify for Dogwood AND IB Diploma Psychology 11 meets group 3 req. BUT not he SS 11 req. for Dogwood; would qualify for IB Diploma but NOT Dogwood Could take SS/Civics 11 in summer if desired (or online)

19. IB Credits – how are they different? For every IB course you do, there is typically a ‘regular’ Seaquam course to match it For every IB course you do, there is typically a ‘regular’ Seaquam course to match it You will earn 4 credits for the IB course, and 4 credits because the IB course is also recognized as covering the ‘regular’ course as well You will earn 4 credits for the IB course, and 4 credits because the IB course is also recognized as covering the ‘regular’ course as well Yes – you get 8 credits per IB course (per yr) Yes – you get 8 credits per IB course (per yr) For any IB course you score highly in (5 or higher – approx. 86% or more), you will ALSO be awarded ADVANCED credit at a post secondary institution (so credit for the equivalent first year university

20. Elective Options (regular & IB) Language 11/ Ch/11 Language 11/ Ch/11 Studio Arts 11: Fabric and Fiber Studio Arts 11: Fabric and Fiber Cafeteria Training 11 Cafeteria Training 11 Caf. 11 – Baking and Pastry Caf. 11 – Baking and Pastry Textile Studies 11 Textile Studies 11 Carpentry & Joinery 11 Carpentry & Joinery 11 Business Computer Application 11 Business Computer Application 11 Accounting 11 Accounting 11 Drafting & Design 11 Drafting & Design 11 Auto Technology 11 Auto Technology 11 Metal Fabrication & Machining 11 Metal Fabrication & Machining 11 Technology 11 Technology 11 Info. Comm. Technology 11 Info. Comm. Technology 11 Physical Education Physical Education Yearbook Production 11 Yearbook Production 11 Writing 11 Writing 11 Psychology 11 Peer Tutoring 11 (LAC/ESL/Music/PE/Life Skills/Core/Art/Technology) Concert Band 11 ** Music 11: Jazz Band (X Block) Music 11: Concert Choir Theatre Production – Acting 11 Technical Theatre 11 Film and Television/Video 11 Media Arts 11: Animation Art Foundations 11 Studio Arts 11 – Printmaking & Design ESL Strategies for Learning (LD/LAC)

21. What if I want some IB but don’t want the Diploma? You can take up to 4 IB classes You can take up to 4 IB classes You must make a full year commitment – no drops through the year You must make a full year commitment – no drops through the year You must make a formal APPLICATION – see seaquamib.ca - look for the form “IB Diploma COURSE application form” You must make a formal APPLICATION – see seaquamib.ca - look for the form “IB Diploma COURSE application form” It is recommended that you select from only the HL courses (SL courses will not give you any advanced credit) All HL courses run 2 years

22. Elective Options-newest additions Photo 11 Photo 11 Studio Arts 11: Drawing and Painting Studio Arts 11: Drawing and Painting Action Wear Construction and Design 11 (textile based course) Action Wear Construction and Design 11 (textile based course) Jewellery Making/art & metal Jewellery Making/art & metal Wood Art and Carving Wood Art and Carving *please see on line course planning guide for detailed write-ups *please see on line course planning guide for detailed write-ups

23. Elective Options PE 11 Choices PE 11 Choices - PE 11 – Co-Ed - PE 11 – Leadership - PE 11/12 – Women’s Only - PE 11/12 – Superfit - PE 11/12 – Strength and Conditioning – Co-Ed Conditioning – Co-Ed

24. STUDIES – you must meet the following criteria minimum of 6 academic courses. demonstrate you have significant outside commitments (attach your letter to your application). explain, in writing, the rationale for the request. signed parental support. student has exemplary attendance and does not present any discipline concerns. A student has received approval from the Administration. Please note: In no situation will a grade 11 student be able to take fewer than 7 courses unless there are exceptional circumstances. Applications are on the Seaquam/ for students / counselling website Applications are on the Seaquam/ for students / counselling website

25. Career Programs – upcoming info. evenings Wednesday Feb 20, 6:30-8:30pm 'Delta Career Transitions Evening' - for all North End schools and community, held at ND Wednesday Feb 20, 6:30-8:30pm 'Delta Career Transitions Evening' - for all North End schools and community, held at ND Tuesday Feb 26, 'Women in Trades', 6:30- 8:30pm, - for all schools and communities, hosted at Seaquam this year Tuesday Feb 26, 'Women in Trades', 6:30- 8:30pm, - for all schools and communities, hosted at Seaquam this year

26. Career Programs see or email Ms. Bergman or Ms. Deol in C 5 for details! (cbergman@deltasd.bc.ca adeol@deltasd.bc.ca); refer to additional powerpoint on counselling website cbergman@deltasd.bc.ca adeol@deltasd.bc.cacbergman@deltasd.bc.ca adeol@deltasd.bc.ca Secondary School Apprenticeship 11A & 11B Secondary School Apprenticeship 11A & 11B Work Experience 11 Work Experience 11 ACE-IT Auto Technician 11 (apply through School Board – see District website for deadlines) ACE-IT Auto Technician 11 (apply through School Board – see District website for deadlines) ACE-IT Cook Training 11 (as above) ACE-IT Cook Training 11 (as above)

27. Delta Academies Baseball-Sands Baseball-Sands Dance-Delta secondary Dance-Delta secondary Film Acting-The Studio at Delta Manor Film Acting-The Studio at Delta Manor Hockey-South Delta Secondary Hockey-South Delta Secondary Hockey-Burnsview Hockey-Burnsview Soccer-South Delta Soccer-South Delta Softball-Seaquam Softball-Seaquam New : Film Production-The Studio at Delta Manor Film Production-The Studio at Delta Manor Lacrosse ( Girls and Boys)-Delta Secondary Lacrosse ( Girls and Boys)-Delta Secondary Sustainable Earth-South Delta Secondary Sustainable Earth-South Delta Secondary Applications are online. Brochures are at the front office. Applications are online. Brochures are at the front office.

28. The Math Question

29. Implications of Math Any Math 11 course ( Pre-Calculus 11 or Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 ) will meet graduation requirements from high school with a Dogwood Graduation Certificate. Any Math 11 course ( Pre-Calculus 11 or Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 ) will meet graduation requirements from high school with a Dogwood Graduation Certificate. Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 may NOT meet some post- secondary requirements. Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 may NOT meet some post- secondary requirements. Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 cannot be alternated with Principles. They are two very different programs. Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 cannot be alternated with Principles. They are two very different programs. Any student requesting to move from Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 into Pre-Calculus 11 is recommended to take summer school at the previous grade level. Any student requesting to move from Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 into Pre-Calculus 11 is recommended to take summer school at the previous grade level. It is recommended that students wishing to take Pre-Calculus 12 have a C or better in Pre-Calculus 11. It is recommended that students wishing to take Pre-Calculus 12 have a C or better in Pre-Calculus 11.

30. What about a Language?

31. No Language Requirement UBC SFU UVIC UNBC Beginners Language 11 for all faculties Language 11 for all faculties except Sciences and Engineering Language 11 for certain faculties What About a Language?…

32. Language Options French 10, 11, 12 French 10, 11, 12 Intro. Spanish 11, Spanish 11,12 Intro. Spanish 11, Spanish 11,12 Intro. Japanese 11, Japanese 11, 12 Intro. Japanese 11, Japanese 11, 12

33. Language Challenge Exams * Language Challenge: 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. Those who challenge the language 12 exam carry on to write the provincial in June.

34. Summer School – registration is online through the school district website /spring 4 Week – for students who have failed an academic course; no electives or language classes 1 hr 45 min. class (+ homework) 1 hr 45 min. class (+ homework) 2 course maximum 2 course maximum require 40% to qualify (see your counsellor re this to discuss if you have concerns;) require 40% to qualify (see your counsellor re this to discuss if you have concerns;) 6 Week – for students who wish to take a NEW course; academic subjects only 3 hour class Morning or Afternoon You will cover a FULL course so expect several hours of homework per eve. in addition to class time.

35. Night School (Sr. Classes) Night School (Sr. Classes) Many core academic courses offered: Many core academic courses offered: Offered 2X year: start dates either in Sept. or late Jan Offered 2X year: start dates either in Sept. or late Jan Mondays / Wednesdays Mondays / Wednesdays Tuesdays / Thursdays Tuesdays / Thursdays No electives No electives

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

37. Passport to Education Offered by the Ministry of Education Offered by the Ministry of Education Grades 10 -12 Grades 10 -12 Earn up to $1000 for post-secondary Earn up to $1000 for post-secondary For students demonstrating high achievement in academic and non-academic areas For students demonstrating high achievement in academic and non-academic areas Based on their best 5 subjects Based on their best 5 subjects Awarded to the top 30% of each grade Awarded to the top 30% of each grade Gr. 10 = $250 Gr. 10 = $250 Gr. 11 = $250 Gr. 11 = $250 Gr. 12 = $500 Gr. 12 = $500

38. Parent Connect Course selection online as usual Course selection online as usual Parents need their OWN passwords – phone the office if lost/forgotten Parents need their OWN passwords – phone the office if lost/forgotten System is open for registration between the dates of Feb. 22nd and March 4 System is open for registration between the dates of Feb. 22nd and March 4

40. Parent Night Thurs. February 21 st 2013 7:00 pm

41. Questions? Volunteering – Scholarships (contact Ms. Gehiere in the Career Centre) Volunteering – Scholarships (contact Ms. Gehiere in the Career Centre) Homework – term end early/mid March; report card uploaded March 15 Homework – term end early/mid March; report card uploaded March 15

42. Can I make changes to my course selection later on?? As always, we implore you to choose wisely – elective spaces are at a premium and space is limited. After verification, which will likely be April 4 th through 9 th, no further changes will be made. Remember – what you select determines the number of spaces we open ; new seats are NOT added in Sept. even if you decide you want one!

43. Upcoming Important Dates Parent Night Feb. 21; GO ONLINE: Feb. 22 – March 4 Parent Night Feb. 21; GO ONLINE: Feb. 22 – March 4 March 1 – end of Term 2 March 1 – end of Term 2 Second Report Card – March 13 th (online) Second Report Card – March 13 th (online) Spring Break – March 16 th to April 2nd Spring Break – March 16 th to April 2nd