1. 9>>10 students WELCOME Grade 10 Students to Grade 11 Course Planning Presentation 2010-2011

2. 9>>10 students District Programs Quest 1 st or 2 nd semester ½ year program English 11 PE 11 & 12 Earth Science 11 Fine Arts (2credit) Hockey 1 st semester only 2 PE credits

3. 9>>10 students District Programs Soccer 1 st semester only ½ of semester 2 PE related course Forestry 1 st semester only Full semester experience PE 11 PE 12 Forestry 11/12 Global Ed 1 st or 2 nd semester Full semester experience Civics 11 Global Education 11 English 11 Independent Directed Study

4. 9>>10 students drives Master Timetabledrives Master Timetable determines what courses can & will be offered to studentsdetermines what courses can & will be offered to students changes to student initial choiceschanges to student initial choices difficult… may be impossible… after the time table has been set MOST IMPORTANTLY… It sets a path for “Life after KAL” Why is course selection so important?

5. 9>>10 students Online process –For course selection –Parent confirmation –Instructions, etc found on KAL website

6. 9>>10 students Course Selection 3 year plan3 year plan Based on future direction after high schoolBased on future direction after high school Look at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plansLook at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plans

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10. Changes to Courses and Timetable next year –last opportunity for Planning 10b Must complete next yearMust complete next year In class at KALIn class at KAL in D.L. with VLearnin D.L. with VLearn

11. 9>>10 students Course Selection Process Course descriptions and information on KAL websiteCourse descriptions and information on KAL website

12. 9>>10 students Graduation Plan Grade 10, 11 & 12 12 Required courses12 Required courses –counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 7 Elective courses7 Elective courses –counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 4 credits for your Graduation Transitions4 credits for your Graduation Transitions –completed in grade 12

13. 9>>10 students Graduation Program Exams Grade 11 Social Studies 20% final mark

14. 9>>10 students Math Options PrinciplesPrinciples –65% or better in Math 10 to have the necessary foundation for Math 11 Principles & beyondto have the necessary foundation for Math 11 Principles & beyond ApplicationsApplications –Some universities, colleges, trade program, apprenticeship programs EssentialsEssentials –Meets graduation program requirements

15. 9>>10 students Do I need a 2 nd language? A second language is not required for graduationA second language is not required for graduation 2 nd language to grade 11 may be required for BC University entrance*2 nd language to grade 11 may be required for BC University entrance*only UBC-VancouverUBC-Vancouver UVIC Arts (*UVIC Science does not require 2 nd language)UVIC Arts (*UVIC Science does not require 2 nd language) SFUSFU Most Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2 nd languageMost Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2 nd language

16. 9>>10 students Elective Courses Applied Skills –Woodwork –Foods –Textiles –Computers –Drafting Fine Arts –Art –Drama –Band Courses offered next year are determined by : student interest staffing levels use of facility

17. 9>>10 students External Credits Earn “extra” credits in Grade 10, 11 or 12 for gradationEarn “extra” credits in Grade 10, 11 or 12 for gradation Documented achievement in areas “outside” of schoolDocumented achievement in areas “outside” of school sports, drama, dance, industrial and occupational courses, music, etcsports, drama, dance, industrial and occupational courses, music, etc More info>>Check KAL Website www.sd22.bc.ca/kalamalka

18. 9>>10 students Dual Credit Programs Trades & Technical program opportunitiesTrades & Technical program opportunities Apply in grade 10Apply in grade 10 –2 nd semester Earn credits for grade 11 & 12Earn credits for grade 11 & 12 Explore opportunities in Planning 10Explore opportunities in Planning 10 Mrs. Jorgensen, Vice PrincipalMrs. Jorgensen, Vice Principal –Career Coordinator

19. 9>>10 students Dual Credit Program Schedule

20. 9>>10 students In summary… Course SelectionCourse Selection –Online process –Student and parent accounts –3 year plans prepared ahead of time Choose Courses WiselyChoose Courses Wisely Changes to timetable WILL beChanges to timetable WILL be DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!

21. 9>>10 students What Next ? 1. 1.Download 3 year planning sheet 2. 2.Review sample 3-year plans and RESEARCH 3. 3.Scheduled times for course selection or each class will be posted on the school calendar on the KAL website

22. 9>>10 students QUESTIONS? Anything that we have not answered ???