330 likes | 404 Views
Dr. Charles Best Secondary School Course Selection 2016 – 2017. Getting ready for next year!. Be Connected…. At Dr. Charles Best we are focused on connection We are a community that values the contributions of our youth We encourage our students to be role models for future students
E N D
Dr. Charles Best Secondary SchoolCourse Selection 2016 – 2017 Getting ready for next year!
Be Connected… • At Dr. Charles Best we are focused on connection • We are a community that values the contributions of our youth • We encourage our students to be role models for future students • We inspire our students to reach their academic potential
Your Connections… administration Principal Mrs. Coulson Vice Principal Mr. Lederer (A-L) Vice Principal Ms. Young (M-Z) counsellors Mrs. John (A-G) Mr. Chang (H-O) Ms. Sinclair (P-Z)
At Heritage Woods, we will create the challenges and supports to achieve success for every student Your Connections…
Graduation Program • Required Courses (12 courses or 48 credits) • English 10, Language Arts 11 and 12 12 • A Math 10 & A Math 11 8 • Physical Education 10 4 • Planning 10 4 • Science 10 and A Science 11 8 • Social Studies 10 and A Socials Studies 11 8 • A Fine Art or an Applied Skill 4 • Elective Courses (7 courses or 28 credits) • 3 Grade 12 courses 12 • 4 more electives 16 • Graduation Transitions 4 80
Graduation Transitions • Daily Physical Activity (DPA) – 150 minutes per week • 30 hours of paid work or volunteer experience • Graduation Transition Plan • https://my43.sd43.bc.ca/schools/DrCharlesBest/Resources/gt/default.aspx • Exit Interview
NEW:B.C. Achievement Scholarships: $1250 • The Ministry of Education determines recipients • Based on students’ achievement in Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy graduation program requirements. • Includes elective courses, but not GT. • Based on a cumulative average percentage • Recipients must receive a “B” or greater in English 12, Français12, or Communications 12. • Rank among the top 3000 students in B.C.
Course Selection – It’s all about you!http://www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/CharlesBest/Pages/default.aspx • Core Courses • Grade 10 • Six Required • English 10 • Math 10 • PE 10 • Planning 10 • Science 10 • Social Studies 10 • Grade 11 • Four Required • An English 11 • A Math 11 • A Science 11 • A Social Studies 11 • Grade 12 • Four Required • An English 12 • Grade 12 • Grade 12 • Grade 12
Course Selection –It’s all about you! • Core Courses- French Immersion • Grade 10 • Seven Required • English 10 • Math 10 • Science 10 • Education Physique 10 • Français 10 • Planification 10 • Science Humaines10 • Grade 11 • Five Required • English 11 • A Math 11 • A Science 11 • Français11 • Science Humaines 11 • A French elective • Grade 12 • Four Required • English 12 • Français 12 • Grade 12 • Grade 12 • A French elective
French Immersion Electives • In grades 11 and 12 students must take a total of 5 French Immersion courses: • Required: • Français 11 and Français 12 • Science Humaines 11 • Electives: • Communication 11 • Education Physique 11 • Perspectives Mondiale 11 • Conversation 12 (2 credits) • Histoire 12
English • English 10, 11, 12 • Communications 11, 12 Grade 12 Elective Options • English Literature 12 • Writing 12
English Language Learning • In the spring, our EAL department will assess students for placement in appropriate EAL courses • Students can be reassessed in August if they complete additional courses in the summer
Mathematics Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10 Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 11 Foundations of Mathematics 11 Pre-calculus 11 Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 12 Foundations of Mathematics 12 Pre-calculus 12 Calculus 12
Science New this year!
Integrated Physics and Chemistry 11 • IPC 11 will be scheduled for two consecutive blocks. • Allows for greater flexibility • More in-depth investigations through experimentation and projects. • Highly interactive and active learning, group discussion and collaborative research • Structured lessons - all the important concepts will be taught to the students to prepare them for Chemistry and Physics 12. • Theme of the course: ENERGY • Application required
Social Studies • Social Studies– 10, 11 • Science Humaines – 10, 11 • BC First Nations12 • Comparative Civilizations 12 • Geography 12 • History 12 • Histoire 12 • Law 12 • Psychology 12 • Social Justice 12
Elective AreasNote: Grade 10 students can choose grade 11 electives if there is no grade 10 pre-requisite French Immersion Home Economics Art Business Education IDS Physical Education Languages Performing Arts Service Technology Education
IDS: Butterfly Effect • Global, cross-curricular community • Students working collaboratively to guide their own learning and support the learning of others • Goal – to move beyond the school curriculum to discover and research areas of their own passion. • Link with adult mentors and peers from other schools locally and globally. • Outside the timetable • Application required
How do you decide? • Think about: • What you like to do • Where you excel • Your skills and talents • Challenging yourself to try something new
Think Ahead… • Trades • ACE-IT: AcceleratedCredit Enrollment in Industry Training" • students have an amazing opportunity to gain level 1 technical training while still in high school • courses count towards trades certification, as well ashigh school graduation credits • courses are structured to fit into a student's timetable Contact: Mr. Doug MacLean Trades & Transitions Coordinator SD 43 www.sd43.bc.ca/CareerPrograms
Think Ahead… • Trades • Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) • 120 hours at work = 4 High School Credits • $1,000 scholarship if 900 hours are worked by Dec. 31 after graduation • Automotive • Baking and Pastry • Carpentry • Electrician • Cook/Chef • Hairdressing • Metal Fabrication • Millwright • Painting • Plumbing Contact: Mr. Doug MacLean - Trades & Transitions Coordinator SD 43 www.sd43.bc.ca/CareerPrograms
Transition Courses (for students still attending high school) • HeadStart to Art – Emily Carr University of Art and Design • Year 1 Foundations “Drawing and 2D Language” – 3 ECUAD credits • Concurrent Courses – Douglas College and Simon Fraser University • Forklift, Scissor Lift and/or Bobcat Certification • Occupational First Aid Certification Check minimum requirements (www.sd43.bc.ca/CareerPrograms/Pages/Programs.aspx)
College • Grade 12 Graduation Minimum: • English 12 + 3 Grade 12 courses • Check individual program requirements See Ms. Freeborn in the Career Resource Centre
University • English 12 and a minimum of 3 Approved Academic Courses • Arts: English 12 + 3 Approved Academic courses • Business: English 12, Pre-calculus 12 + 2 Approved Academic courses • Engineering: English 12, Pre-calculus 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 • Science: English12, Pre-Calculus 12 + 2 Science 12 courses (must have Chemistry 11 and Physics 11) • Be aware of the minimum mark for Math 11 and English 12 for each university • Be aware of Second Language Requirements – UBC and SFU Each Institution has different requirements check it out with your counsellor and at the Career Resource Centre
Online Courses • If you: • Are self-motivated • An independent learner • Are computer literate • Have good time management skills • Have effective written communication skills Visit: http://online.sd43.bc.caor talk to your school counsellor
Take your time – These are important decisions • Your choices determine the courses offered in our school timetable • We will not be able to make changes based on: • Friends • Teacher preference • Semester • Time of Day • When you want your lunch Once you know what courses you want, it is time to fill in the course selection sheet.
Course Selection Form • There are three parts to the front of the form: • Name and Contact Information • Graduation Checklist – you require a minimum of 20 courses to graduate from high school • Course Requests including Alternate Elective Requests and which course, if any, you are planning to take in summer school • On the back of the form is a list of the courses and their codes. • You are not allowed to repeat a course at Dr. Charles Best
Study Block (Grade 12s) • Obtain a “Study Block” Request form from your counsellor • Must have at least 92 credits towards graduation • Must have an academically demanding schedule ( 3 academics each semester) • Must be signed by your parent and counsellor • Must be approved by an administrator • Must be returned with your course selection sheet before February 22nd
Other interesting info… • Advanced Placement (AP) • Language Challenge • External Course Credits • DELF Exam • Summer School
Course Selection Forms are Due: • Grade 10 February 26th • Grade 11 February 24th • Grade 12 February 22nd We would like current Grade 11s to meet with their counsellor to clarify their goals and to discuss requirements: Bring your course selection sheet with you!
Dr. Charles Best Secondary General Questions & Answers…