Burnaby Mountain Secondary School

1. Burnaby Mountain Secondary School Course Selection Evening January 12, 2012 Respect, Excellence, Responsibility

2. Introductions • Mr. B. Jackson, Principal • Ms. L. Kristmanson, Vice Principal (L-Z) • Mr. T. Wozney, Vice Principal (A-K)

3. Introductions • Ms. G. Day, Counselor (A-G) • Mr. S. Thomson, Counselor (H-O) • Mr. F. Strand, Counselor (P-Z) • Mr. F. Papathanasiou, Counsellor (International and SFU Sports Academy) • Ms. R. Jones, Counsellor (International) • Mr. N. Salvatore/Ms. C. Gingras (CP) • Ms. Anne Deitch – Graduation Transitions • Ms. Jana Demelo – Daily Physical Activity (DPA) • Ms. F. Spencer, Differentiated Instruction/LSS

4. Purpose of the Evening • Review the course selection process • Outline the Graduation Program • Identify Career Programs/Industry Training options • Provide Post-Secondary information

5. Course Selection Process • Course selection evenings • Classroom visits/consultation (Jan.-Feb.) • Students select courses • Completed on-line (BCeSIS) at school • Course verification • Done by parents online (BCeSIS) with student login • Last day for online changes March 30th • Course changes after March 30th • All changes must be completed through counsellors by June 28, 2011 • No course changes will be allowed in September 2012

6. General Program Structure • Foundation Studies (Required) • English/Language Arts • Social Studies • Mathematics • Science • Physical Education • Health & Careers/Planning/Grad Transitions/Daily Physical Activity (DPA)

7. Selected Studies (Elective) Modern Languages Visual Arts Performing Arts Home Economics Technology Education Business Education Leadership General Program Structure

8. Differentiated Learning • Adapted • Honours • Advanced Placement • Innovative Curriculum Design (ICD) • Outdoor Education/Environmental Education • Learning Assistance (Course Support) • Modified Recommendations are required for these courses.

9. General Academic Support • Your subject teacher – your first level of support • Math tutoring – 3rd floor • Monday, Wednesday - 3:00 – 4:00 and Thursday - lunch • SUMMIT Program – Mr. McLean room 209 Monday – Thursday 3:10 – 4:00 (drop in or student may be formally referred)

10. Grade 9 Program Required (5): • English • Social Studies • Mathematics • Science • Physical Education Health & Careers** ** Learning Outcomes embedded within the required courses Electives (3): • Languages • Visual Arts • Performing Arts • Leadership • Home Economics • Technology Ed. • Business Ed.

11. Math Course Offerings For Students Entering Grades 8, 9, and 10 in 2011-2012 Math 9 Adapted Math 9 Math 9 Honours Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Common Grade 10 Course (Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus, Grade 10) Regular and Honours GRADE 10 GRADE 11 Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Foundations of Mathematics Pre-calculus Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Foundations of Mathematics Pre-calculus GRADE 12 Calculus 12 AP Calculus AP Statistics

12. Graduation Program • Graduation requirements in British Columbia are completed over a three-year period • These requirements include Grade 10, 11 & 12 courses only

13. Graduation ProgramExams • Grade 10 Provincial Exams (20%) • English 10, Math 10, Science 10 • Grade 11 Provincial Exams (20%) • Social Studies 11, Civics 11 or BC First Nations 12 • Grade 12 Provincial Exams (40%) • English 12 or Communications 12

14. Graduation ProgramHighlights • Students are required to complete one course (4 credits) in Fine Arts or Applied Skills in Grade 10, 11 or 12 • No limit to the number of Board Authority Authorized (BAA) courses or external credits used towards graduation

15. Graduation Program 80 Credits • Required 48 credits • Language Arts 10, 11, 12 12 credits • Social Studies 10 and 11 (or FN 12) 8 credits • Science 10 and Science 11 8 credits • Mathematics 10 and 11 8 credits • Physical Education 10 4 credits • FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 credits • Planning 10 4 credits • Graduation Transitions 4 credits • Electives (Grade 10,11,12) 32 credits

16. Grade 10 Program Required (6): • English* • Social Studies • Mathematics* • Science* • Physical Education • Planning Electives (2): • Languages • Visual Arts • Performing Arts • Business Education • Technology Ed. • Home Economics • Leadership

17. Grade 11 Program Required: • English 11 or Communications 11 • Social Studies 11* • A Mathematics 11 • A Science 11 Electives: • Languages • Physical Education • Leadership • Visual Arts • Performing Arts • Business Ed. • Technology Ed. • Home Economics

18. Grade 12 Program Required: • English 12* or Communications 12* • Grad Transitions Electives: • Students select their own unique set of courses around focus areas and post secondary plans • Career Programs reflect these focus areas

19. Graduation Transitions • 150 minutes of physical activity per week documented in grades 10, 11 and 12 • Healthy Living Plan • Completed in PE 10* • 30 hours of documented work/volunteer experience • Graduation Transition Plan • Exit Interview

20. Career Programs • Work Experience (30 Hours) • Work Experience 12A (90 Hours) • Workplace Training • Secondary School Apprenticeship • Ace-It/Industry Training • Transition to Trades Training Foundation Program • Independent-Directed Studies (IDS)

21. Work Experience (30 Hours) • 30 hours of documented work experience • All students must complete as a required component of Graduation Transitions program • Career Programs Advisors are responsible for tracking

22. Work Experience 12A • A 4-credit Grade 12 elective completed over a two-year period (approximately 1 week in each year) consisting of 90 hours of focused work experience • Aimed at students with a genuine interest in exploring a particular career area • Frequently completed during school time (but can be scheduled during non-instructional time) • CP Work Experience is a 4 credit course. Students usually receive a study block to complete their timetable but can request a ninth course • 30-hour Work Experience can be counted towards credit for Work Experience 12A

23. Workplace Training(extension of WEX 12A – 120 hrs +) • Students interested in a specific career area • Replaces student’s elective courses • Students graduate with a Dogwood Certificate (“Diploma”) • Can be scheduled as full or half days on job site

24. Secondary School Apprenticeship • Aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in the trades • Consists of 480 hours of paid work experience • Students graduate with a Dogwood • Students are encouraged to have their own job contact for this program but CP Advisors can assist with placements

25. Ace-ItIndustry Training ACE-IT programs provide a unique opportunity for student to earn both graduation credits and industry certification Programs include: • Construction Electrician* Hospitality Management* • Digital Sound Production Professional Cook Level 1 • Hairdressing Fitness Leadership • Automotive Collision Repair Graphic/Media Arts • Automotive Service Technician Metal Fabrication • Automotive Refinishing Film and Broadcast • Computer Networking Technician Cabinet Making • Carpentry Theatre Technician • Plumbing Millwright • Painting & Decorating

26. Transition to Trades Foundation Program • Aimed at grade 10 or 11 students interested in pursuing a career in the trades • General overview of: carpentry, electrical, machinist, mechanics, plumbing/piping, welding • Students also trained and certified in industry-recognized certification • Location: Cariboo Hill Secondary School

27. Independent Directed Studies (IDS) • Allows students to pursue curriculum in more detail based on the learning outcomes of an existing Ministry authorized course • Earn additional credits outside timetable • Develop skills to prepare for post-secondary and future career • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Available to students in all grades

28. Post Secondary Opportunities • Direct Employment • Vocational Programs/Apprenticeships • College • University Transfer • University

29. Direct Employment • Academic/Technological/Life Skills • Career Programs • Career Prep • Workplace Training • Secondary School Apprenticeship • ACE-IT • School-to-Work • Part-time jobs

30. Vocational Programs and Apprenticeships • BCIT • Kwantlen Polytechnic University • VCC • Langara College • Douglas College • Capilano University * Applications on-going

31. College • Two types of programs at College • Career • University Transfer • One or two years • Transfer into 2nd or 3rd year of university (with required GPA) • Why College? • Lower costs • Smaller classes • Proximity to home • Entrance requirements

32. University Requirements • High School completion • Institution specific • Required courses • Number of provincial exams • Program specific *Students should investigate their options and timelines for each institution by researching post-secondary web sites for up-to-date information

33. Consider… Interests Aptitude Motivation

34. Course Information • Department displays • School Website • http://mountain.sd41.bc.ca • District Website • http://sd41.bc.ca

35. Question and Answer in the Gym • Grades 8-11 Ms. G. Day • Math Program Ms. C. Walsh • Grad Transitions Ms. Anne Deitch • DPA Ms. Jana Demelo • Learning Support Ms. F. Spencer • Career Programs Mr. N. Salvatore/ Ms. C. Gingras *Honours and AP information will be discussed in grade meetings

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