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Course PlanningEntering Grade 10
•Graduation Requirements•Grade 10 Focus•PDP Pre-IB
Grade 10 Counsellors
Catherine Walton/Wiljo Lum A-G 981-1173
Marla McLellan H-M 981-1174
Stewart McAllen N-Z 981-1326
Graduation Requirements
To Graduate:48 Required Credits+ 28 Elective Credits + 4 Graduation
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= 80 Credits for Graduation
** minimum of 16 credits at the Grade 12 Level
Required Credits:
English Language Arts 10, 11, 12Socials Studies 10, 11Science 10 and 11 or 12Math 10 and 11 or 12Physical Education 10Planning 10Fine Arts or Applied Skills
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Mandatory Provincial Exams:
Math 10 20% of final mark Science 10 20% of final mark
Language Arts 10 20% of final mark Socials 11 20% of final mark Language Arts 12 40% of final mark
Provincial Exam Scholarship based on these results.
Course Planning
Required Courses in Grade 10:
English 10 Social Studies 10
a Math 10* Science 10
Planning 10* Physical Education 10*
2 electives *
*More details to come
Mathematics Options
Foundations of Math 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Enriched Math 10 PDp
Check with teacher for recommendations
Course Planning
Course Planning
Physical Education Options:
Girls Boys Leadership (co-ed, 25 hours of service) Girls Fitness (rec centre pass necessary)
Planning 10 topics:
Graduation Program Education and Careers Health Finances Available as a blended course as well as
in timetable.
Course Planning
Course Planning
Planning 10 Options:
1. Take as one of eight courses
2. Take as a ninth course outside timetable at West Van Secondary (blended course)
3. Take during Summer School (if available)
4. Take via any on-line school (self-paced course)
Grade 10s must have 8 courses in the timetable.
Languages:
Languages are considered an elective
Sp/Jap/Man 9 Sp/Jap/Man 11
French 9 French 10
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Course Planning
Elective Courses:
Languages (French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin)Computers (ICT, New Media)Art (Art Foundations, Animation, Yearbook, Photo, Multi Media,
Art West)Music (Orchestra, Concert Band, Guitar, Rock Band,Jazz Band)Theatre Arts (Dance, Drama, Choir, Film &T.V.)Home Economics (Foods, Textiles, Family Studies, Yoga)Business (Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting )Technology (Mechanics, Woodwork, Drafting, Skills Explor.)
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Woodwork 9 Carpentry 11beginners take Woodwork 10
Technology 9 Auto 11beginners take Mechanics 10
Drafting 9 Drafting 12beginners take Drafting 11
English Language Learners
Select same level as this year Timetable adjustments will be made in May
based on teacher recommendations
For example:
Eng 9 LA Eng 10 LA
Course Planning
Blended Courses (online & PM classes)
New Media and Technology 11 Fashion Industry 12 Planning 10
Course Planning
Recommendation Required:
PE 10: Leadership
Theatre Production 10 PM
All PDp / IB courses
Street Dance Company (audition)
Rock Band (singers audition)
District Programs offered through WVSS Art West 45 District Honour Choir Premier District Basketball Academy Super Achievers
Course Descriptions
District Programs Available to WVSS Students Sports Academies
First Aid Swim Training (FAST Program)
Course Description
International Baccalaureate
IB Coordinator Joanne Pohn
Entrance Testing: Feb. 12th @ 3:00 pm Room #C206
English PDP Math PDP Social Studies PDP Second Language PDP Science PDP
Pre-Diploma
French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin are offered as PDP
In special cases you may begin a new language
If you are currently taking a PDP course you will select IB 11 SL
PDP Math 10 IB Math SL 11
Pre-Diploma
Priority is given to Full Diploma Students
Students selecting less than full Diploma will be placed on a waitlist.
Selection will be based upon test results, term 2 report card and work habits.
ELL Students
Students currently taking Language Adapted or Transitional courses may only select PDP Math and Science
Application for Full PDP
Fill out application and return to the IB office by February 2nd.
All students must have written IB Test and students applying for the full program will be interviewed before Spring Break.
Students select courses they wish to take. Courses will be adjusted based upon final decision.
Second Course Planning Session
1-1 Artibise Wednesday, Feb 18
1-2 Artibise Wednesday, Feb 18
1-2 Yalowega Friday, Feb 20
1-3 Artibise Wednesday, Feb 18
2-1 Espenhain Tuesday, Feb 17
2-2 Espenhain Tuesday, Feb 17
2-3 Yalowega/Diehl Tuesday, Feb 17
2-4 Espenhain/Artibise Tuesday, Feb 17
Course Change Deadline
*** It is very important that you carefully consider your course requests.
Friday, March 6th is the Final Day for any changes to your course requests.
After this date students will be placed on a wait list
Any Questions?
Check counselling website
(under Course Planning)