Comprehensive Guide to Course Selection and Graduation Requirements for Grades 10-12
Explore a detailed guide on course selection for grades 10-12, including graduation requirements, credit accumulation, English and Socials courses, elective options, and ways to gain credits through various avenues like online courses, summer school, and external programs. The resource also emphasizes the importance of consulting with career advisors and counselors to make informed decisions about post-secondary pathways.
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Course Selection 2019 Grade 10 & 11 Parent Information Evening Ms. Pooni (A-G) Mr. Sall (H-Q) Ms. Schlatter (R-Z) Ms. Jeffery Career & Post Secondary Advisor 1
COURSE SELECTION PROCESS 1. 2. Information from Career Advisor & Counsellors Research: Read Course Descriptions (online) Check Pre-Requisites Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Requirements Consult: Parents Counsellor or Career Advisor (Ms. Jeffery) 3. 2
GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS Average student graduates with 96 100 credits (some up to 120) *each course = 4 credits* MINIMUM 80 CREDITS 4
Graduation Requirements A Math 10 A Math 11 Numeracy Assessment (10, 11 or 12) English 10 An English 11 English Studies 12 Literacy Assessment (Gr. 10 & 12 (Gr. 12 assessment implemented 20/21) Socials 10 A Socials 11 or 12 3 other Grade 12 Courses Science 10 A Science 11 Career Life Connections 12 5 electives in Gr. 10 - 12* (1 must be Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills and Technologies) PHE 10 Career Life Education 11 5
Gaining Credits (Gr.10-12) Delview Courses Online Courses Summer School External Credits: Music, Dance, Drivers Ed Course Sports (Regional+) Cadets, Lifeguard, Work Experience or Youth in Trades Language Challenge Register in October, write in Jan/Feb Language from other country (gr. 6-9 .get credit) 6
EnglishDepartment Composition & Literary Studies 10 Composition Through Literary Studies 11 Composition Through Creative Writing 11 Composition Through New Media 11 *English Studies 12 New Media 12 Literary Studies 12 Please seriously consider the suggestion that your English teacher makes for you. 7
Socials Social Studies 10 Human Geography 12 BC First Peoples 12 Social Studies 11 World History 12 Social Justice 12 Law 12 Psychology 12 Psychology 11 8
Science Science 10 C+ C+ Science for Citizens 11 (Science & Tech.) Earth Science 11 Life Sciences 11 (Bio.) Chemistry 11 Physics 11 C+ C+ B Anatomy & Physiology 12 (Bio.) Chemistry 12 Physics 12 9
Math 8 Math Math 9 Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 Workplace 10 80% 60% Workplace 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Foundations Math 11 80% 60% Pre-Calculus 12 Foundations Math 12 Calculus 12 10
French 8 French 9 Intro. Spanish 11 French 10 French 11 Spanish 11 French 12 Spanish 12 Languages 11
Business Accounting 11/12 Keeping track of financial records Entrepreneurship 12 Running a business, planning, advertising Information & Communications Systems 11/12 Media, web design and programming 12
Physical Health Education PHE 11/12 Co-ed Fit For Life 11/12 Girls Non-competitive Superfit 11/12 Co-ed Weights, core, fitness 13
Home Economics Foods 11/12 Work in groups Plan meals Nutrition Family Studies 12 Families Human Development Relationships Textiles & Crafting 11/12 Individualized Fashion design, knitting, or sewing 14
Technology Education Indigenous Woodwork 11/12 Creative woodwork based on First Nations culture & traditions Electronics 11/12 Electrical circuits & components Metal 11/12 Welding, machining, sheet metal Carpentry and Joinery 11/12 Woodwork Furniture, cabinets.. Metal Art 11/ 12 Smaller metal art projects, may include jewelry, sculptures, castings Cabinet Construction 12 Highly individualized DIY Home Maintenance 11/12 Drafting and Design 11/12 Computer aided architectural design Engineering 10 -12 Robotics, 3D printer, laser cutter ADST 11/12 for Girls Woodworking & metal work 15
Media Arts SA11/12: Photography & Graphic Design Individual Computer and graphic design (Photoshop, Flash), digital photography Yearbook 11/12 X-Block after school Full year commitment Should have Media/Graphic experience Media Design 11/12 Video production, camera, photoshop Computer Animation 11/12A/12B 3D modelling & animation Project-based Film & TV 11/12 Group Multimedia and film projects 17
Performing Arts Drama Acting 11/12 Theatre Company 11/12 X-Block Theatre Production 11/12 X-Block Set design, lighting, sound Directing & Scriptwriting 11/12 X-Block Acting Experience Music Senior Band 11/12 Morning Guitar 12 no experience needed Show Choir 11/12 Dance Dance 11/12 18
Help Others Get Help Leadership 11/12 Application form Lunch meetings Events Peer Tutoring 11/12 Application Process Get form from Counsellor or LA teacher Aptitude & Reliability Library 11 Operating the library center Dependable, independent There are assignments too Support Blocks11/12 LA/LD ELL Supportive Learning There is a process for being referred 19
SELECTING COURSES PARENT CONNECT (ask office for password if you don t have one already) 8 choices (4 Required + 4 Elective) + 2 alternates (rank the alternates) Gr.12 s can choose a Study as the 8th Can choose Yearbook, Theatre Co., or Band as an 8th or 9th course Online courses and WEX12 do not count in your 8 Peer Tutoring & Leadership require an application Strategies (LA/LD) courses there is a process if you want this extra support see Counsellor Click on Final once you are done can t undo this feature without contacting the office 20
