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GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING

South Delta Secondary. GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING. February 2012 K.Kilpatrick. Overview. IMPORTANT DATES and INFO Overview of Graduation Requirements Planning 10 Grad Transitions Plan Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements Grade 10 courses What about Math? What about a Language?

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GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING

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  1. South Delta Secondary GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING February 2012 K.Kilpatrick

  2. Overview • IMPORTANT DATES and INFO • Overview of Graduation Requirements • Planning 10 • Grad Transitions Plan • Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements • Grade 10 courses • What about Math? • What about a Language? • Summer School and Online • Academies • Resources • Questions

  3. Important Dates and Information • January 30th to March 4th– Parent and Student Connect will be open to select courses • Once students choose on Student Connect parents have to approve the choices and should SAVE (send) course requests via Parent Connect • February 1st -Junior Course planning evening –for your parents @ 7:00pm

  4. GraduationRequirements BC Graduation Program: Students begin Grad Program in Gr. 10 Courses are tracked for Gr. 10-12 Students must meet ministry course requirements and the 80 credit minimum for graduation.

  5. Graduation Requirements… Language Arts 10 4 Credits Language Arts 11 4 Credits Language Arts 12 4 Credits ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 10 4 Credits Social Studies 11/Civics 11/BC First Nations 12 4 Credits SCIENCE Science 10 4 Credits a Science 11 4 Credits MATH A Math 10 4 Credits a Math 11 4 Credits P.E. Physical Education 10 4 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4 Credits F.A. & A.S. Planning 10 4 Credits Grad Transitions Plan 4 Credits OTHER ELECTIVES Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits 80 Credits

  6. Provincial Exams Graduation Requirements… • English 10 (20%) • Mathematics 10 (20%) • Science 10 (20%) • Social Studies 11 (20%) • English 12 (40%) Final mark is a blend of the school mark and exam mark *All optional Gr. 12 provincial exams have been eliminated* *Provincial Scholarships worth $1000 are awarded at the end of Gr. 12 based on the results of these exams: *Students must achieve one A and three B’s on these exams (not blended mark) on 4 of their best provincial exams and must also achieve a B or higher on there EN 12 final mark.

  7. Planning 10 • Planning 10 curriculum: • Graduation Program • Education and Careers • Health • Finances • Students will be introduced to the Grad Transitions Plan • Planning can be taken in Gr. 10 or 11 • Planning 10 will be available at SDSS and Online through Delta Access and SDSS, for both English and Immersion programs. • Registration for both will be available on Parent Connect • Online Planning 10 courses will be tied to the school and have an in-house instructor • Online Planning 10 courses will run September to June *Planning 10 Online via SDSS must be chosen at the time of course selection*

  8. Graduation Transitions Plan 150 min/week of physical activity 30 hours of work or volunteer experience (can be achieved over Gr. 11 and 12 year) Transition ‘Plan’ (post-secondary, travel, work, etc.) Final interview The Transitions Plan is expected to be completed in the first term of their Gr. 12 year. • To be completed in Grade 12 • Content to include 3 areas: • Personal Health • Community Connections • Career and Life • Plus:

  9. That’s Graduation. . . Now what about Post-Secondary? Looking ahead…

  10. UBC admission is based on the following courses: MATH: PC 11 or FN 12 is the minimum for entrance. ARTS: English 12 & 3 other Academic 12 courses SCIENCE: English 12, Ma 12 , Physics 11, Chemistry 11, with at least one of: Bi12, Ch12, Geo12, or Ph12 ENGINEERING: English12, Ch11 & Ch12, Ma12, Ph11 & Ph12 COMMERCE: English 12, Math 12 & 2 Academic 12 courses

  11. The following are estimates of grades that are required for entrance to UBC: Averages Artslow to mid 85 – 95% Sciences low 90’s Human Kinetics mid to high 80’s Forestry mid to high 70’s Engineering mid 80’s Commerce mid to high 80’s * Personal Profile now required for all faculties

  12. The following are estimates of grades required for entrance to UVic Humanities/Social Sciences 75% Business 75% Computer Science 75% Engineering 75% Fine Arts (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts) 70% Fine Arts (Art History) 75% Health Information Science 75% Writing 85% College Transfer Floating

  13. SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY General Admissions mid 80% Business 80% with profile English 12 you need 60% UBC – Okanagan General Admissions 75% Nursing 85% Visual Arts high 60’s with portfolio

  14. Entrance to College or BCIT LANGARA (En 12 and LPI) KWANTLEN (Need 60% En 12) DOUGLAS BCIT • Minimum admission requirements is Grade 12 graduation • Individual programs have their own requirements • Colleges now have a required minimum GPA for English and/or Math • Research schools and programs of interest for potential requirements

  15. WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

  16. Grade 10 courses • English10 – one of: (4 credits) • Pre AP/English 10 Challenge • English 10 • Socials10 (4 credits) • Math10 - one of: (4 credits) • Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 • Foundations of Math and Pre-Calc. 10 • Math 10 Challenge Science10(4 credits) Physical Education10(4 credits)  Planning10(4credits) Elective Courses(4 credits each) *Must be ranked! 1.____________________ 2. ________________ 3.(if taking Planning in Gr. 11 or online) Remember that a Language is an elective *Must select 8 courses + any X blocks*

  17. French Immersion Program English10 – one of: (4 credits) Pre AP/English 10 Challenge* English 10 Francais Langue (4 credits) Sciences Humaines10(4 credits) Math10 - one of: (4 credits) • Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 • Foundations of Math andPre-Calculus • Math 10 Challenge Science10(4 credits) Physical Education10(4 credits) Planification 10(4 credits) Elective Courses(4 credits each) *Must be ranked! 1._______________________ 2. (If taking Planning in Gr. 11) *Must select 8 courses + any X blocks*

  18. Elective Options • Drawing & Painting 10 • Ceramics & Sculpture 10 • Media Arts 10 • Information Technology 10 • Accounting 11 • Fashion 10 • Cafeteria Training 11 • Mechanics 10 • Carpentry & Joinery 11 • Drafting & Design 11 • French 10 • Spanish 10 • Introduction to Spanish 11 • Sr. Band 10 • Jazz Band 10 (before school) • Concert Choir 10 • Vocal Jazz 10 (after school) • Guitar 10 • Drama 10 • Theatre Company 10 (after school) • Theatre Production 10 • Learning Assistance 10 • Strategies 10 • ESL 10 • ESL Skills 10 (non-credit)

  19. THE MATH QUESTION

  20. Changes to the Math Curriculum • 3 Pathways: • Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics– designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. NO UNIVERSITY WILL TAKE THIS MATH FOR ENTRANCE!! • Foundations of Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. • Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that do require the study of theoretical calculus. NEEDED FOR ALL UNIVERSITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

  21. Choosing the Math level that is right for you • If you are unsure of which Math level to choose, you can consult with. . . . • Your teacher • Your counsellor • Our Career Advisor (Mrs. Foster)

  22. WHAT ABOUT A LANGUAGE?

  23. What About a Language?… UBC No Language requirement Language 11 for all faculties Language 11 for Humanities only; No requirement for other faculties UVIC SFU Beginners Language 11 or Language 11 for all faculties UNBC, UBC Okanagan, Most BC Colleges, BCIT

  24. Language Options • French 8-12 • Spanish - 9, 10, Intro Spanish 11, Spanish 11/12 *If students are interested in Spanish and did not take Spanish 9, they will need to take Intro Spanish 11

  25. Language Challenge Exams • for those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German • they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12 credits. • Application process is in the fall • Exam will take place in January • Exams are free to all students, except International students *Challenge exam scores can be used towards the student’s number of required academic 12 courses, but the score will not be tallied into their GPA.

  26. Summer School Remedial • For those students who need to repeat a course • Must have achieved 40% or better in their class for entrance • 4 weeks in July • 2 course maximum • 1 hr 45 min. class • English 9, Socials 9, Math 9, Science 9 Full-Credit • 3 hour class • 5 weeks in July/Aug • English, Science, & Math 10 courses write Provincial in August • English 10, Socials 10, Science 10, Math 10, Planning 10 • Traditional and blended (some online work) options

  27. Online Courses • Delta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for courseavailability • Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered (including Planning 10) • Online courses also available through: Vancouver Learning Network (VLN) Surrey Connect Fraser Valley Distance Education (FVDES) EBUS

  28. External Credits • Students may earn credits toward graduation through training programs outside of school: • Dance (Royal Academy of Dance) • Music (Royal Conservatory of Music) • Sports (Provincial or National team level) • Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor) • Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification) • Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours) • Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours) • Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program) • First Aid (WCB level II and III) *students are required to submit documentation as proof of program completion

  29. Passport to Education • Offered by the Ministry of Education • Grades 10 -12 • Earn up to $1000 for post-secondary • For students demonstrating high achievement in academic and non-academic areas • Based on their best 5 subjects • Awarded to approximately the top 30% of each grade • Gr. 10 = $250 • Gr. 11 = $250 • Gr. 12 = $500

  30. Academies • Opportunities at South Delta • Hockey Academy • Bantam (Gr. 8 and 9) 2 blocks (takes the place of PE and 1 elective) • NEW! Minor Midget Academy Team (15 year old boys ) 2 blocks (D/H) • NEW! Midget Girls Academy Team (15 year old girls) 2 blocks (D/H) *Team try-outs* • Soccer (co-ed) 2 blocks (takes the place of PE and 1 elective) • NEW! Sustainable Earth 2 blocks (takes place of 2 electives) *Meets Gr. 11 Science credit for graduation • Film Acting 2 blocks (takes the place of 2 electives) • NEW! Film Production 2 blocks (takes place of 2 electives) *Film Acting and Film Production will take place at “The Studio” at DMEC (Delta Manor) • Opportunities at other Delta schools • Softball (Seaquam) • Baseball (Sands) • Dance (Delta Secondary) • NEW! Lacrosse (Delta Secondary) • Check District website for more information (fees, application process)

  31. Resources Course Planning • Counsellor • Mrs. Karen Kilpatrick • kkilpatrick@deltasd.bc.ca Career Planning • Career Advisor • Mrs. Trish Foster • tfoster@deltasd.bc.ca School website www.deltasd.bc.ca/sd

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