Virtual School Year Course Selection Parent Information Session 2022/23
Explore the Virtual School Year Course Selection Parent Information Session for the 2022/23 School Year. The session covers topics such as the Grade 9 Program, Typical Grade 10 Schedule, Elective Choices, COOP Programs, Trades Information, and more. Find details on how parents can get more information about courses and what parents should know about their child's course selection process. Questions can be directed to the specified contacts for further assistance.
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Course Selection Parent Information Virtual Session 2022/23 School Year
Questions? PLEASE TYPE IN THE ZOOM CHAT
Agenda Introductions Grad Program The Grade 9 Program Typical Grade 10 and Senior Schedules Choosing electives in Grade 10, 11,12 COOP programs Trades Information and District Program Options
Questions about Scheduling A to H Lendvoy_j@surreyschools.ca Mr. Jeremy Lendvoy I to N Kerr_k@surreyschools.ca O to Z Sira_s@surreyschools.ca Ms. Kristen Kerr Ms. Melissa Sira Careers/ Ms Leesha Nikkanen Post Secondary
Introductions Vice Principals: A-Gh Gi-N O-Z Mr. M. Rai Ms. Z. El Nashar Mr. J. Perry Principal: Mr. Magnusson
What Has My Child Received? 1. Course Selection Presentation *Ask your child to show you the presentation on their Microsoft Teams Account* 2. Course Selection Form *This form has instructions on how to register for courses stapled to it* Form Due Monday January 17th to their teacher
Where Can Parents Get More Information About Courses? Find the detailed Course Selection Handbook under publications on the Queen Elizabeth Secondary Website
The Grade 9 Program English 9 Math 9 or Core Math 9 * Physical Health Education 9 Science 9 Social Studies 9 One Fine Education 9 elective One Applied Skills and Technology 9 elective One additional elective (Encouraged French 9 or Spanish 9, unless planning to take Punjabi 10)
Typical Grade 10 Schedule Graduation Requirements English 10 Socials 10 Math 10 * Science 10 P. E. 10 Career Life Education 10 Other Elective A Elective B (Modern Language highly recommended) Punjabi, French or Spanish
WHY GRADE 10 Is a Big Year? Grade 10 marks the beginning of your Graduation Plan to obtain your Dogwood Diploma The credits obtained contribute to the mandatory 80 CREDITS for high school graduation
Math 10 All students will be auto-registered For their Math Class Next Year Placement in either Workplace or Foundations/Pre Calc will be determined on: A. Performance in Math 9 B. Student/Teacher Conversations *NOTE* Students taking Workplace 10 route have opportunities to advance to Foundations or Pre Calc 11 through summer school or challenging F&P Math 10 the following year
Grade 11/12 Grad PLAN English11 & 12 Social Studies 11/12 Math 11 or 12 Science 11 or 12 Career Life Connections 12 Literacy & Numeracy Assessment Total of 80 credits (16 credits coming from courses at grade 12 level) For more information send an email to your child s counsellor
C o C o- -O p P rograms @ Q E O p P rograms @ Q E What are Coops? Themed, pre packaged cohorts that include extra credits and a variety of courses. You will stay with the same teacher and each coop includes a valuable work experience portion that looks great for Scholarships, post secondary and college entrance applications Targeting students with clear post secondary or career visions and strong attendance Ex. Mr Martin s Geography and Leadership Coop
C o C o- -O p P rograms @ Q E O p P rograms @ Q E FULL DAY (4 Periods) 24 Credits Half Day (2 Periods) 12 Credits Humanities/Law Co- Op Mechanics Co-Op Geography/PE Leadership Co-op Science (Chem Focus) Entrepreneurship Business: Robotics Engineering Trades 11/12
Choosing Electives in Grades 10, 11, and 12 Students should research and choose carefully. They should: -speak to their counsellors -consider their interests and career goals -speak to teachers who teach those courses -consult with parents -check out the Course Description Handbook online at http://www.surreyschools.ca/schools/queene under the Announcements and/or Bulletins heading
Career Life Connections (CLC) Stand alone enrolled course taken in grade 11 or 12 Post-secondary applications, post-secondary visits, grant/scholarship applications CLC 12 is offered in all of QE s Co-ops (gr. 11)
DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION AUTOMOTIVE PREP/PAINT HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC TRADES SAMPLER CARPENTRY ELECTRICAL WELDING METAL FABRICATION PAINTER CULINARY ARTS BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS HAIRSTYLIST MILLWRIGHT DRAFTING CADD PIPING (PLUMBING) AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (EA) CHILD AND TAH-TUL-UT INDIGENOUS EDUCATION PATHWAY YOUTH CARE HORTICULTURE HEAD START IN ART (EMILY CARR) INTRO TO HEALTH SCIENCE CANADIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ROOFING
Typical Senior Schedule- Sciences Focused GRADE 11 GRADE 12 English 12 English 11 Career Life Connections 12 Socials 12 Science 12 Pre Calculus 11 Science 12 Physics 11 Pre Calculus 12 Chemistry 11 Peer Tutoring 12 Elective 11/12 Elective 11/12 French 11 Elective 11 Elective 11
Typical Senior Schedule- Arts/Humanities Focused GRADE 11 GRADE 12 English 12 English 11 Socials12 Socials 11/ 12 Punjabi 12 Foundations Math 11 Peer Tutoring 12 One Science 11 (Life Science, Anatomy and physiology 12, Earth Science) Elective 11/12 Career Life Connections 12 Elective 11/12 Elective 11/12 Elective 11/12 Punjabi 11 Elective 11 Elective 11
Grade 12 Course Selection Timeline Please use the 2022/23 Course Selection Handbook that is available on QE website to familiarize yourself with your child s options. Discuss your child s choices with them. Return the completed form to their teacher ASAP. MYED BC Course Selection Portal Opens online on FRI Jan 14 and Closes WED Jan 19
FINAL REMINDERS & LINKS 1. QUESTIONS: Any additional questions have your child Microsoft teams message their alpha counsellor or feel free to email your child s counsellor and we will do our best to get back to you 2. COURSE SELECTION CATALOGUE: Find more detailed information about the courses offered through our course catalogue available for download and reading on our school website under ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS http://www.surreyschools.ca/schools/queene 3. COOPS , POST SECONDARY AND SCHOLARSHIPS https://www.qecareereducation.ca/
