Course Programming for grade 11

2021-2022

Counselling

C, M - RMrs. Luddu

A,B, S-ZMrs. Johal

D-LMrs. Chittenden

English Program

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12

a Math 10 a Math 11 Elective 12

Socials 10 a Science 11 Elective 12

Science 10 a Socials Elective 12

P.E. 10 Elective Elective

Career Life Ed. Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective

* Numeracy & Literacy assessment required Career Life Connections & Capstone

French Immersion

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

A Language Arts 10

A Language Arts 11

A Language Arts 12

a Math 10 a Math 11 Elective 12

Sc. Humaines 10 a Science 11 Elective 12

Science 10 a French Socials

12**Français 12

Français 10 a Français 11 Elective

P.E. 10 Elective * Elective

Ed. a la Carriere Elective Elective

Elective * Elective Elective*Numeracy and Literacy

Assessment Career Life Connections & Capstone

Grade 11 English Options

Students pick 1 English 11 course from the following 4 options:

➢Literacy Studies & Composition 11➢New Media 11 (Journalism Focus)➢English First Peoples 11➢Literacy Studies & Composition Honours 11 (Online

Application)

All courses satisfy the English 11 requirement and teach reading, writing and speaking skills. The main difference is

the content being used to teach these skills.

Career Life Connections & Capstone

This mandatory course is required for graduation, and is intended to help prepare you for career-related aspects of your life after high school

It is run off-timetable

In the second half of Grade 11, you will be added to a CLC TEAMS class. Make sure you check your school email and CLC Team regularly. TEAMS is the primary platform for this course.

There are assignments and a Capstone Project

CAPSTONE- You will get to design a project that combines what you like to do and what will help you for your future

CAPSTONE- It can be directly towards your future career path (if you know what it is), or to develop a skill set that will benefit you after high school.

Getting Your School Records

Visit the Student Transcript Service (STS) at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates

To create an account you will need your provincial education number. This can be found on your report card.

Numeracy & Literacy Assessments

• All students must complete the numeracy and literacy assessments before graduation. They will not count towards your GPA.

• Another grade 10 numeracy write will be this year in April. If you did not write it in November, you will need to write it then. Please see your counsellor as soon as possible if you need to arrange an April write.

Math Options

Math 11

Foundations

Math 10 Found

& Pre-CalcMath 10

A&W

Math 11

Pre-Calc

Math 11

Workplace

Math 12

Foundations

Math 12

Pre-Calc

Calculus 12

Electives should be taken in sequence.

Drama 9

Band 9

Drama 10

Band 10

Theatre Company 11

Band 11

Theatre Company 12

Band 12

Power Tech 10

Art 10

Automotive Tech 11

Art 11

Automotive Tech 12

Art 12

Entrepreneurship

& Marketing 10 Marketing &

Promotion 11

Foods 11 Foods 12

Languages

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

French 9 French 10 French 11 French 12

Spanish 9 Spanish 10

Spanish 11

Intro to Spanish 11

Spanish 12

Intro to Italian 11

in Gr. 9, 10, 11 or 12 Italian 11

A second language is NOT required for graduation, is NOT required for college admission or BCIT, but IS required for direct

entrance to some universities.

Enrichment Opportunities

• Athletic Leadership10/11/12

• IDS Leadership - Greenshirts10/11/12

• IDS Leadership – PerformingArts 10/11/12

• Leadership 10/11/12

• PE Leadership 11/12

• English 11 Honours

• Math 11 Honours

• Peer Tutoring 11

• IT Tutoring 11

• Science 11 Co-op

• Ecological Studies 11 Cohort

• * These courses requirecompletion of the onlineapplication

New Program

Ecological Studies 11/12 Cohort➢ 2 classes within the timetable & credit for 3➢ Credit for – Life Sciences 11,

Environmental Science 11Experiential Biology (IDS)

➢ Potential trip to the Bamfield Marine Science Center➢ Field Trips such as Vancouver Aquarium, Beatty Biodiversity

Museum –UBC

Interested? Talk to Mrs. Mireau & Fill out the application in the

online course description booklet link located in specialty program descriptions

New Course

Introduction to Band 9

➢Offers a chance for students in ANY grade to learn an instrument

➢Never played an instrument? No problem! Join this course.

Other Ways to Earn Graduation Credits…

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External Credit Courses• Music• Dance• Sport• Lifeguarding/Lifesaving• High Performance Athletics• Coach/Official• Cadets• Guides• Scouts• Driver Training• External Language

**See your Counsellor for more details**

Train in Trades Programs

Amazing opportunity for anygrade 11 or 12 student to take one of 19 “Train in Trades” programs:

• Tuition Free

• Post Secondary level Training

• Level 1 Certification

• Dual /Triple Credits:• high school• post secondary and/or industry

Trades Program Options• Automotive Collision Repairer • Auto Collision Refinishing Tech

Automotive Service Technician• Baker

• Bricklayer • Cabinet Maker• Carpenter• (Professional) Cook• Electrician

Trades Options Continued….

• Hairstylist

• Heavy Duty Mechanic

• Ironworker

• Metal Fabricator

• Millwright

• Motorcycle Mechanic

• (Commercial) Painter

• Plumber

• Refrigeration Mechanic

• Sheet Metal Worker

• Welder

Trades Options Continued….

• Hairstylist

• Heavy Duty Mechanic

• Ironworker

• Metal Fabricator

• Millwright

• Motorcycle Mechanic

• (Commercial) Painter

• Plumber

• Refrigeration Mechanic

• Sheet Metal Worker

• Welder

Work in Trades ProgramRegardless of your career aspirations…

if you have/get a paying job in a trade you can receive credits toward high school graduation:

• 120 hrs working = 4 credits (up to 16 credits)

• 900+ hrs worked (before age of 20) could qualify

student for a $1,000 award… gave out 30+ scholarships

last year

• if you later pursue that trade career, those hours count towards certification

Train in Trades Contact:

Doug MacLeane: DMaclean@sd43.bc.ca

c: 604-341-8977

Work Contact:

Joanna Horvathe: JHorvath@sd43.bc.ca

c: 604-312-7739

Info and Applications- www.43Careers.com

Plan for Post Secondary Options

• Go Directly Into Work Force- Acquire job skills

• Explore Options- Try new things, volunteer,

create opportunities, take some courses, travel

• Continue Education at:- Vocational School (VCC)- College (Douglas)- Technology Institute (BCIT)- University

Basic Post Secondary Entrance Requirements

Evaluation is based on:

• Breadth, Rigor, Depth!

• Approved classes are Post Secondary Specific

* It is your responsibility to check this out!

Basic University Entrance Requirements

Every Post Secondary has different admission requirements. It’s your responsibility to do your research on this. Universities are now

evaluating based on grade 11 and 12 marks.

• Some current examples:

- UBC: Very program specific. It is imperative to check the website

- SFU: Evaluation based on 5 classes (List A & List B Classes)

• Each university will have different admission requirements depending on what program & university you are looking into.

Douglas CollegeGeneral Admission Programs

(Programs such as General Studies, Business, Arts, Sciences)Graduation

• English 12 at 60% or better

Limited-Enrollment Programs (programs such as Arts, Nursing etc.) and University Transfer

• Must meet general and specific department admission requirements; often includes Math 11

Foundations with 60%

• Nursing: Math and English needs to be a minimum of a B

SFU/Douglas College Partnership Program

• SFU Entrance requirements apply

• Specific programs only within the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Environment, Science

• Can take courses at both SFU and Douglas

BCIT• Applied and Natural Science

• Business and Media

• Computing and Info Tech

• Engineering

• Health Sciences

• Trades and Apprenticeship

• **Admission requirements vary for each program

Post-Secondary Advisor-Mrs. David

(In the counselling area)

• Information on:

• Post-secondary Institutions in Canada

• Career Information

• Financial Awards, Bursaries & Loans

• On-line service for Post-secondary applications

• Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Helpful links and pages

Riverside Secondary –Career Centre Page

https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/

www.myblueprint.ca

Blueprint Builder (workbc.ca)

Courses that require you to fill out the special programs application-(link located under each course description in new online course booklet)

• All IDS Leadership courses

• All Honours courses

• PE Peer Tutoring

• Peer Tutoring 11/12 if taken for course credit

• IT Peer Tutoring

• Ecological Studies 11 Cohort (open to grade 12 students)

• Completed Microsoft Form due Feb 19th

Course Changes

➢Course changes will be considered in June through an online form. Listen to or read announcements regarding this process.

➢No changes will be done in September.

➢ It is important for students to select their courses carefully as we may not be able to accommodate course changes requests.

➢Students should consider their ability as well as their post secondary route when picking courses.

How to select your courses

1.Enter your course selections directly into MyEd by following the instructions provided

2. Return your course selection worksheet SIGNED to your counsellor

3.Due date- February 19th

How to pick your courses online?

• Follow the easy steps from our online course description booklet:

www. myriverside.sd43.bc.ca/courseinfo

DEADLINE- FEB 19th

Questions

Please reach out to your

counsellor!