Entering Grade 10
Windsor Secondary Course Programming
Grade 11 & 12 2014-2015
What you need to consider…
Grad requirements
Post secondary plans
Academic and elective options
Course Programming Information
Programming Resources
WindsorSecondary.ca
Course Programming
Guide Power Point Grad Website
EducationPlanner.ca Post-Secondary Websites
http://www.sd44.ca/school/windsor/ProgramsServices/Courses/Pages/default.aspx
Graduation Requirements
BC Ministry of
Education Graduation Requirements
Total number of grade 10, 11, and 12 credits needed to graduate:
80 credits
(4 credits = 1 course)
To Graduate …
Graduation Program Requirements
English Program French Immersion Program Required Courses
(48 credits) Required Courses
(60 credits)
Elective Courses (28 credits)
*minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level
Elective Courses (16 credits)
*minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level
Graduation Transitions (4 credits)
Graduation Transitions (4 credits)
Total = 80 credits
Total = 80 credits
Grad Program Requirements
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications
12
Francais Langue 10 Francais Langue 11 Francais Langue 12
Math 10 Math 11 Graduation Transitions
Social Studies 10 Science Humaines 10
Social Studies 11 Science Humaines 11
Science 10 (4) Science Naturelles 10
any Science 11
PE 10 (4)
Planning 10 Planification 10
*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
= French immersion requirements
Graduation Transitions
PERSONAL HEALTH 150 minutes each week of physical activity Plus written component (completed in Planning 12)
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 30 hours of work and/or community service Plus written component (completed in Planning 12)
CAREER AND LIFE Written component (completed in Planning 12)
*Information for graduation will be dispersed in Planning 12
Mandatory Provincial Exams
The BC Ministry of Education requires students to write the following exams for graduation requirements:
Gr. 10 & 11 Provincial Exams: Grade 10 (English, Science, Math) Grade 11 (Social Studies)
Grade 12 Provincial Exams: English or Communications 12
Exam Results www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
Provincial Exam Scholarships
A student will receive a $1000 examinations scholarship if he or she: fulfills the BC graduation requirements achieves at least a “B” (73%) final mark in English 12 or Communications 12
(provincial exam and school mark combined) ranks among the top 5000 grade 12 students in BC (based on percentage
scores) on all 5 provincial exams A student will receive a $2500 examinations scholarship if he or she:
meets all the qualifications for the Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship
ranks among the top 20 scholarship students in BC (based on percentage scores)
Course Programming
Post-Secondary Information
Admission Requirements
- Courses (grade 11 & 12) - Second language + math requirements - English language requirements
Example: UBC Faculty of Science Chem 11, Phys 11, Pre-Calc 12, a Sci 12,
one approved grade 12 course
- Course marks calculated - Admissions averages
General Admission
Requirements
Faculty Requirements
Calculation of GPA
Thinking of SFU or UBC?
English 12
Language 11 UBC: language 11
SFU: into language 11
Math 11 UBC: Pre-Calculus 11 OR
Foundations 12 SFU: Foundations 11
3 “approved” academic courses
Minimum Course Requirements
Example: UBC Arts vs. UBC Sciences
Requirement Faculty of Arts Faculty of Sciences
English •English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)
•English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)
Language •Language 11 •Language 12 (or take at UBC)
•Language 11
Math •Pre-calculus 11 OR Foundations 12
•Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%) •Calculus 12 (recommended)
Sciences •Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •ONE Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)
Approved Courses
•3 additional approved grade 12 courses
•1 additional approved grade 12 course
Example: UBC Sciences vs. SFU Sciences
Requirement
UBC Faculty of Science
SFU Faculty of Science
English •English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)
•English 12 (min 60% blended mark)
Language •Language 11 •Language 11 •(Into Spanish 11 accepted)
Math •Pre-Calculus 11 •Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%)
+ •Calculus 12 (recommended)
•Pre-Calculus 11 (min 60%) •Pre-Calculus 12
+ •Calculus 12 (recommended)
Sciences •Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •ONE Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)
•Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •TWO Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Geography)
Approved Courses
•1 additional approved grade 12 course
Admission Requirements
Broad-based admission trend… Some program applications might require:
Supplemental applications Portfolios Interviews/Auditions Evidence of Accomplishments: leadership school & community service
Demonstrate reflective and engaged learning!
S.A.T (www.collegeboard.com)
American Institutions
Canadian Universities with NCAA athletics (eg. SFU football)
Minimum score 820 on SAT to qualify for NCAA eligibility (www.elegibilitycenter.org)
Recommended: write SAT prior to November of grade 12
Capilano University
Arts and Sciences (= University Transfer)
Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor Programs
High school graduation required
English 12 + 3 approved academic
grade 12 courses
No second language requirement
Any Math 11 (may need to upgrade
at Cap)
High school graduation required
Requirements vary by Faculty
Business and Professional Studies
Global and Community Studies
Education, Health and Human Development
Fine and Applied Arts
Capilano University Arts & Sciences Program
Admission = English 12 + 3 “approved courses” listed below: English Literature 12 Physics 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Calculus 12 Math 12 (any) Comparative Civilizations
12
Economics 12 Accounting 12 Financial Accounting 12 French 12 & Spanish 12 Geography 12 Information Technology 12 Law 12 History 12
*More options available at www.capilanou.ca
Arts and Sciences = University Transfer Program
BCIT Faculties
Applied and Natural Sciences Business and Media Computing and Information Technology Engineering Health Sciences Trades, Apprenticeship and Technician
Pre-requisites vary depending on the program Pre-testing for English & Math for some programs Many programs are first come, first served & have waitlists - apply early!
Course Options at Windsor
Remember…
Our timetable is based on courses you choose when you hand in your programming sheet
It is expected students will take ALL courses they record on the programming sheet
Think carefully about your choices
There may be little or no opportunity to make alterations to your timetable in the future
English Program Course Selection
Grade 11 Grade 12 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications
12
Math 11 Planning 12 (Graduation Transitions)
Social Studies 11
any Science 11
*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
French Immersion Course Selection
Grade 11 Grade 12 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications
12
Francais Langue 11 Francais Langue 12
Math 11 Planning 12 (Graduation Transitions)
Science Humaines 11
any Science 11
*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
Grade 11 Science Options
*You can take more than one science
A Science 11
Physics 11 Biology 11 Chemistry 11
Earth Science 11
Future Plans & Math
Sample Future Plans
Most Relevant Course Work
•Technical College •Trade School •Directly into workforce
Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics 10-12
•Math •Science •Engineering •Medicine •Commerce
Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10
+ Pre-Calculus 11 and 12
•Socials Sciences •Humanities •Fine Arts •Undecided
Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10
+ Foundations 11 and 12
Modern Language Electives
Modern Languages
French 10
French 11
French 12
Intro Spanish 11
Spanish 11
Spanish 12
Grade 12 Academic Electives
English
• Literature 12
Socials
•History 12 • Law 12 •Comp Civ 12 •Geography
12 • Social Justice
12
Business
•Economics 12
•Accounting 12
• Financial Accounting 12
Math
•App & Workplace Math 12
• Foundations 12
•Pre-Calculus 12
•Calculus 12
Modern Languages
• French 12 • Spanish 12
Science
•Biology 12 •Chemistry 12 •Physics 12
*Elective selections are dependant on post-secondary requirements
Fine and Performing Arts Electives
Art
• Art Foundations 11/12
• Photography (media arts)11/12
• Graphic Design & Print Making 11/12
Drama
• Film & TV 11/12
• Performance 11/12
• Production 11/12
• Directing 11/12
• Theatre Management 12
Band
• Concert Band 11/12
• Jazz Band 11/12
• Strings 11/12
Choir
• Concert Choir 11/12
• Chamber Choir 11/12 (audition)
• Vocal Jazz 11/12 (audition)
Applied Skills Electives
Business Education
• Accounting 11/12
• Financial Accounting 11/12
• Economics 12
• Yearbook 11/12
Information Technology
• Digital Media 11/12
• Info Tech Survey 11/12
• BA Media Studies 11
Home Economics
• Food & Nutrition 11/12
• Textiles 11/12
Technology
• Auto Tech 11/12
• Drafting 11/12
• Electronics 11/12
• Woodwork 11/12
• Metalwork 11/12
Physical Education Electives
PE Electives
PE 11/12 Fitness & Conditioning 11/12 Kinesiology 11
Academies application required
(monthly fee)
Dance Academy 11/12
Hockey Skills Academy 11/12
Soccer Academy 11/12
NVSD Goal of Career Development Programs
NVSD
Work
Students
NVSD Primary Goal
Help transition from Secondary School to world of work
Student’s have opportunities to observe and practice generic employability skills required in the workplace
Other Goals include… Helping students to: Connect what they learn in the classroom with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed in the workplace. Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful in the world of work Develop job readiness skills for specific occupations and careers Understand the similarities and differences in behavior standards between workplace and school
What is Work Experience Designed to provide students with
the focused learning objectives in preparing students for a safe work placement
Support them in developing the
skills to secure and maintain a job
Learning Outcomes
• Career exploration --finding your focus area
• Identify personal strengths and
weaknesses • Work Safe BC: knowing their rights
and responsibilities • Edit their resume, cover letter,
references from Grade 10 Planning • Learn interview skills • Understand workplace ethics and
etiquette
Expectations
OPTION 1 Register in the course: WEX 12 A and 12 B 100 hours WEX plus course work 4 credits each
OPTION 2 In the summer they work in a job that is in their focus area and work 100 or more hours. Join WEX in September and do the course work. 4 credits
OPTION 3 An Independent Directed Studies (IDS), can be used to either extend the work experience credits up to a maximum of 16 credits
What can students expect to learn? Confidence and competencies they need to be
directed individuals whom take responsibility for their goals
Knowledge and understanding of the range of career choices available
Experience in planning for and working towards their career and life goals
Skills required to work effectively and safely with others
What makes for an effective experience?
Realistic expectations from their placement Balance between school, work and social life
Secondary School Apprenticeship Program
Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA)
career program that provides students with the opportunity to begin their apprenticeship training while attending high school.
The student must be 15 years old and working in or would like to work in an app- renticable trade
How it works Must work in a trade either paid or unpaid Students will receive 4 credits towards graduation for every 120 hours
completed on the job, plus some course work, with a maximum of 16 credits or 480 hours
Upon completion, students can apply for a $1000 scholarship!! You can help……. You or someone you know might like to hire a SSA student and benefit
from a student who is eager to help build your business!
ACE-IT : Culinary Program
The program consists of: • Vegetable and Starch Cooking • Meat and Poultry Cooking • Seafood Prep • Stocks, Sauces, and Soups • Meat, Poultry, Seafood cutting • Vegetable and Starches, and Egg Cooking • Baking and Desserts
Students attend Windsor Day 1 and Carson Day 2 Credits: 16 Certificate in Professional Cooking Information meeting
Feb 13th 7pm at Carson
Where is the information???
On our Windsor Website or Mrs. Oliver (WEX Coordinator)
604-903-3700 Local 909 [email protected]
External Credit
Ministry gives credit for many external activities: Life Guarding External Language Membership on a provincial sports team Refereeing at a high level in some sports
Check with your counsellor
MUST have appropriate documentation
Enhanced Program Opportunities
There are a variety of programs to choose from…
http://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/Academies/Pages/default.aspx
Hockey Skills Academy (Windsor) Soccer Skills Academy (Windsor) Dance Academy (Windsor) Peak Performance (Windsor) VCC Culinary Arts (Carson) Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy (Carson) Digital Media Academy (Argyle) Volleyball Academy (Sutherland) International Baccalaureate (IB) (Carson) Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10 (Outdoor
School)
Enhanced Program Opportunities
Distributed Learning
North Vancouver School District is offering a number of courses through a combination of on-line learning with some face-to-face teacher support.
DL Registration Forms available online or from your grade counsellor Attach DL Registration Form to your Windsor Course Programming
Sheet
http://www4.nvsd44.bc.ca/school/distributed/Pages/default.aspx
Distributed Learning: What is It?
alternate way to complete core academic courses and electives at the grade 10, 11 and 12 levels
BC Ministry of Education Curriculum, courses leading to graduation
teacher and student interaction can be both “online” and “blended”
continuous entry/self-paced or cohort/synchronous
learning with a technology focus: using online tools
Benefits of Online Learning
flexible: self-paced, anytime, anywhere learning
frees up student timetable to enroll in additional classes
supports elite athlete’s training schedules, part-time work schedules
utilizes 21st century learning skills (technology)
preparation for online course delivery options in
post-secondary and trades programs
NVDLS Courses
English Language Arts: English 10, 11 &12 Communications 11& 12
French/French Immersion: Planification 10 Sciences Humaines 10 French 12
Humanities: Socials 10 & 11 Geography 12 History 12 Law 12 Marketing 12
Math: Math 10 & 11 Apprenticeship/Workplace Math 10 Foundations/Pre-Calculus Math 11 &12 Foundations Math 11 & 12 Pre-Calculus
Physical Education: Physical Education 10 & 12
Personal Planning: Planning 10 Transition Planning 12/Grad Transitions 12
Science: Science 10 Earth Science 11 Biology 11 and 12 Chemistry 11 and 12 Physics 11 and 12
Specialty Courses: Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10
* blended DL course: partnership between DL and the North Vancouver Outdoor School
DL Centre Model
The DL Centre is a computer lab, classroom or work space for
students to meet with DL teachers for face to face interaction.
Main DL Centre: Mountainside Secondary
DL Centre opened daily, until 6:00
test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support
Satellite DL Centres (at each Secondary School)
DL Centre hours posted on school website
test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support
encourage your student to set timelines
monitor timelines
ask to see the course: check gradebook regularly
encourage attendance at the DL Centre
connect with the DL teacher
Parent Role
meet with your grade counsellor to determine if DL is right for you
forms available from grade counsellor, or online at nvsd44.ca---distributed learning-submit forms to NVDLS
forms will be processed and a login and password sent out in late August/early September
options for DL Summer Session (July and August) will be available in late April
questions?
Maureen Stanger, Principal North Vancouver Distributed Learning School Main office: 604-903-3333 [email protected] [email protected] 604-903-3341
Registration
Post-Secondary Admissions with DL Courses
The completion deadline for DL courses used for admissions to post-secondary varies from post-secondary institution to post-secondary institution
Example: UBC requires all DL courses to be 100% complete by February 1 of a student’s grade 12 year to be included in their competitive admissions average
Keep in Mind…
Life balance Academic responsibilities Family Social activities Extra curricular Work
Course load considerations: Strengths Time commitment Difficult to change schedule once the year has begun “Can I do it???” and “Will I do it???”
Preparing for Course Selections
Make certain you fulfill requirements for high school graduation and post secondary plans
Review course info & descriptions (on-line)
Discuss with parents, teachers & counsellors
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Prioritize your selections
Don’t wait until last minute!
Study Block
Grade 11 and 12 Students: sign up for 8 courses can apply for a study block
Application Process: an application form is necessary (see grade counsellor) subject to approval by administration must check appropriate box on programming sheet attach application to programming sheet
Course Programming Deadline
Forms must be signed by both the student & the parent or guardian & dropped off in Student Services by Friday, February 28, 2014 at the latest.
Windsor Grad Info Website
www.windsorgradinfo.webs.com
Twitter: @windsorgradinfo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/windsorgradinfo
Questions?