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Course PlanningCourse Planning

Ms. C. Bodman Ms. C. Bodman

Counsellor (D to K)Counsellor (D to K)

South Delta Secondary

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OverviewOverview

Overview of Graduation Overview of Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions Post-SecondaryPost-Secondary What do I take next year?What do I take next year? ResourcesResources Questions?Questions?

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Graduation Requirements…ENGLISH

F.A. & A.S.

P.E.

MATH

SOCIAL STUDIES

SCIENCE

OTHER

ELECTIVES

Language Arts 104 Credits

Language Arts 114 Credits

Language Arts 124 Credits

Social Studies 10 4 Credits

A Social Studies 11 4 CreditsScience 10 4 Credits

A Science 11 4 CreditsA Math 10 4 Credits

A Math 11 4 Credits*Physical Education 10 4 Credits

80 Credits

Elective Courses (3 must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits

*Planning 10 4 Credits

Graduation Transitions 4 Credits

Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

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Provincial ExamsProvincial Exams English 10English 10 (20%)(20%) Mathematics 10Mathematics 10 (20%)(20%) Science 10Science 10 (20%)(20%)

Social Studies 11Social Studies 11 (20%)(20%)

English 12English 12 (40%)(40%)

Final mark is a blend of school marks Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial examand provincial exam

Graduation Requirements…

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Grad TransitionsGrad Transitions

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Requirements Include:Requirements Include:

150 minutes physical fitness per week150 minutes physical fitness per week(two logged weeks only)(two logged weeks only)

30 hours volunteer 30 hours volunteer oror work work experienceexperience

(summer after Grade 10 completion onwards)(summer after Grade 10 completion onwards)

Transition PlanTransition Plan

All information and direction for completing All information and direction for completing the requirements of Grad Transitions will be the requirements of Grad Transitions will be available online starting July on the school available online starting July on the school website.website.

Grad Transitions

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Post-SecondaryPost-Secondary

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All Universities require English 12.All Universities require English 12.Each university has different course requirements for Each university has different course requirements for

entrance:entrance:

SchoolSchool MathMath LanguagesLanguages SciencesSciencesUBCUBC

ArtsArts Math 11 Pre-CalMath 11 Pre-Cal Language 11 Language 11 Science 11 Science 11CommerceCommerce Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11 Science 11 Science 11EngineeringEngineering Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11 Physics & Physics & Chemistry 12Chemistry 12SciencesSciences Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11 Physics & Physics & Chemistry 11Chemistry 11 & 1 Science 12& 1 Science 12

SFUSFUArtsArts Math 11 P/Found 11 Intro. Lang. 11Math 11 P/Found 11 Intro. Lang. 11 Science 11 Science 11BusinessBusiness Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Science 11 Science 11EngineeringEngineering Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Physics & Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Physics & Chemistry 12Chemistry 12SciencesSciences Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Phys 11 & Phys 11 & Chem 11Chem 11& & 22 Science 12’s Science 12’s

UVIC – same as SFU, except: language 11 required for Humanities UVIC – same as SFU, except: language 11 required for Humanities onlyonly otherwise, no language requirement.otherwise, no language requirement.

 

Entrance to Research Entrance to Research UniversitiesUniversities

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LangaraLangara BCITBCITDouglasDouglas Vancouver Community Vancouver Community

CollegeCollegeKwantlen Polytechnic UniversityKwantlen Polytechnic University

Vancouver Island UniversityVancouver Island UniversityThompson Rivers UniversityThompson Rivers University

Entrance to College, a Teaching University Entrance to College, a Teaching University or BCIT requires or BCIT requires ENGLISH 12 for most ENGLISH 12 for most programs. But instead of an average programs. But instead of an average GPA GPA specific 1specific 1stst year courses have grade requirements. year courses have grade requirements. For For example to take 1example to take 1stst year Chemistry at year Chemistry at Langara a student would Langara a student would need a minimum 73% need a minimum 73% in Chem 12 and a 60% in Math 12.in Chem 12 and a 60% in Math 12.

Entrance Entrance toto College, College, Teaching Universities Teaching Universities

or BCITor BCIT

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English 12English 12 With the exception of very few programs With the exception of very few programs

English 12 is required for Post-secondary AdmissionEnglish 12 is required for Post-secondary Admission

Also, in most cases English 12 has a minimum grade Also, in most cases English 12 has a minimum grade requirement for admission into any 1st year college and requirement for admission into any 1st year college and university classes. If this grade is not met then students university classes. If this grade is not met then students will have to write a English Placement Test such as the will have to write a English Placement Test such as the Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI).Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI).

SFU and Kwantlen need 60% for 1SFU and Kwantlen need 60% for 1stst year admission. year admission.

UBC Van needs 70% in English 11 or English 12UBC Van needs 70% in English 11 or English 12

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Implications of MathImplications of Math Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from

high school with a Dogwood Certificate.high school with a Dogwood Certificate.

Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students wanting Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue science/engineering based careers. to pursue science/engineering based careers. Universities require this math for Business also. The Universities require this math for Business also. The curriculum includes Trigonometry, Relations and curriculum includes Trigonometry, Relations and Functions, Combinatorics, Algebra: Expressions and Functions, Combinatorics, Algebra: Expressions and Equations.Equations.

Foundations of Math is primarily for students Foundations of Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue Arts at a research university or wanting to pursue Arts at a research university or college, or Business at BCIT. The curriculum college, or Business at BCIT. The curriculum includes Geometry, Reasoning, Data and Statistics, includes Geometry, Reasoning, Data and Statistics, Linear and Quadratic Relations, Interest and Linear and Quadratic Relations, Interest and Investment, Probability and Combinatorics.Investment, Probability and Combinatorics.

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More MathMore Math Apprenticeship and Workplace Math is primarily for Apprenticeship and Workplace Math is primarily for

students wanting to pursue apprenticeships, trades, students wanting to pursue apprenticeships, trades, some technologies, humanities or fine arts at college. some technologies, humanities or fine arts at college. This is not a high school to university entrance admission This is not a high school to university entrance admission course. If a student wants to pursue a Fine Arts or course. If a student wants to pursue a Fine Arts or Humanities degree (English, History, Philosophy, Humanities degree (English, History, Philosophy, Languages, Cultural Studies such as Social Languages, Cultural Studies such as Social Justice/Women’s Studies/Pacific Rim Studies/Art History Justice/Women’s Studies/Pacific Rim Studies/Art History etc.) they would have to go to college first then transfer etc.) they would have to go to college first then transfer to university. The curriculum includes Finance to university. The curriculum includes Finance Measurement, Data Analysis, Trigonometry, Scale and Measurement, Data Analysis, Trigonometry, Scale and Proportion.Proportion.

Math and English are important courses with regards to Math and English are important courses with regards to post-secondary entrance so please be aware of all post-secondary entrance so please be aware of all possible post-secondary requirements when selecting possible post-secondary requirements when selecting courses.courses.

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High School to High School to University (Research) Admission Grade University (Research) Admission Grade

12 Courses12 CoursesThe following courses are approved admission Grade 12 courses. The following courses are approved admission Grade 12 courses. They are used to calculate your admissions average. They are used to calculate your admissions average.

UBC, UVIC and SFU use English 12 and 3 of the courses list UBC, UVIC and SFU use English 12 and 3 of the courses list below.below.

UBC Okanagan and VancouverUBC Okanagan and Vancouver

••All Advanced Placement courses All Advanced Placement courses

••BC First Nations Studies 12BC First Nations Studies 12

••Biology 12Biology 12

••Calculus 12Calculus 12

••Chemistry 12Chemistry 12

••Computer Information Systems 12 (Not UBCVan)Computer Information Systems 12 (Not UBCVan)

••Computer Programming 12(Not UBCVan)Computer Programming 12(Not UBCVan)

••Economics 12Economics 12

••English Literature 12English Literature 12

••English 12 or English 12 First PeoplesEnglish 12 or English 12 First Peoples

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••Français Langue 12 or French 12 (but not both)Français Langue 12 or French 12 (but not both)

••Geography 12Geography 12

••Geology 12Geology 12

••German 12German 12

••History 12History 12

••Japanese 12Japanese 12

••Law 12Law 12

••Mandarin 12Mandarin 12

••Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (but not both)Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (but not both)

••Physics 12Physics 12

••Punjabi 12Punjabi 12

••Social Justice 12 (Not UBCVancouver)Social Justice 12 (Not UBCVancouver)

••Spanish 12Spanish 12

••Sustainable Resources 12 (Not UBCVancouver)Sustainable Resources 12 (Not UBCVancouver)

UVIC - ADD TO THE LISTUVIC - ADD TO THE LIST SFU - ADD TO THE LISTSFU - ADD TO THE LIST

Comp. Civilization 12Comp. Civilization 12 Comp. Civilization 12 Comp. Civilization 12

Foundations of Math 12 (Humanities & Social Sci only)Foundations of Math 12 (Humanities & Social Sci only) Philosophy Philosophy 1212

Any Language 12 (not just the languages taught in school)Any Language 12 (not just the languages taught in school) Academic Academic Challenge Exams Fine Art 12 (if you are applying for the Fine Arts Challenge Exams Fine Art 12 (if you are applying for the Fine Arts Faculty) Faculty)

Academic Challenge ExamsAcademic Challenge Exams

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Communication with our Communication with our GradsGradsGrade 12 students submit their email addresses in Grade 12 students submit their email addresses in

September to make a “blind” group email. I send out September to make a “blind” group email. I send out post-secondary news, jobs, volunteer opportunities, post-secondary news, jobs, volunteer opportunities, scholarships etc. I will add parents email addresses if scholarships etc. I will add parents email addresses if you want to receive this service but I warn you some you want to receive this service but I warn you some days I can send out 5 or more emails.days I can send out 5 or more emails.

Visit Grade 12 classes 3 times a year with information Visit Grade 12 classes 3 times a year with information on what they need to do now. A time line is also on my on what they need to do now. A time line is also on my Career Centre website: Career Centre website: http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/graduation-timeline.html

Information on Post-secondary, Financial Matters, Information on Post-secondary, Financial Matters, Articles to Download, Daily News are all at Articles to Download, Daily News are all at http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/index.html

Download a Smart phone app at Download a Smart phone app at http://www.buildacareer.ca/

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What courses What courses do I take next do I take next

year?year?

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Credits

1. English 12 (or Comm. 12)English 12 (or Comm. 12) (4) (4)

  2. 2. Gr. 12Gr. 12 ______________ ______________ (4) (4) 

3. 3. Gr. 12Gr. 12 ______________ ______________ (4)(4)

4. 4. Gr. 12Gr. 12 ______________ ______________ (4)(4)

5. 5. Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions (4) (4) 

6. 6. ___________________ ___________________ (4)(4)

7. 7. ___________________ ___________________ (4) (4)

8. ____________________8. ____________________ (4)(4)

* 1 study block will be permitted in* 1 study block will be permitted in Grade 12 only after Grad Transitions is completed.

**For Honour Roll and Principle’s Lists **For Honour Roll and Principle’s Lists consideration, Gr. 12 students must be consideration, Gr. 12 students must be enrolled in 7 coursesenrolled in 7 courses

 

Grade 12 CoursesGrade 12 Courses

French Immersion French Immersion Students:Students:

Francais Langue 12Francais Langue 12

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Grade 12 CoursesGrade 12 CoursesEnglish 12Communications 12

Advanced PlacementAP EnglishAP Psychology

Biology 12Chemistry 12Physics 12Geology 12Geography 12English Literature 12History 12Spanish 12French 12Francais Langue 12Health PsychologyPsychologyLink Leadership Independent Directed Studies

History Through FilmComparative CivilizationHealth SciencesWritingMath Pre-CalculusMath Pre-Cal ChallengeCalculusMath FoundationsMath Apprenticeship and

WorkplaceAccountingFinancial Accounting Cafeteria TrainingFood Studies Carpentry & JoineryC&J – Cabinet Const.C&J – Furniture Const.Drafting & Design D&D – ArchitectureD&D – EngineeringD&D – Tech. Visualization

Automotive TechnologyAuto – Engine/Drive TrainAuto - ElectronicsPeer TutorPESuperfitLawFashion/TextilesArt FoundationsDrawing & Painting Art - Ceramics/SculptureGraphic Design: Print MakingVisual Arts: Media Arts Guitar Concert Band Jazz Band (before school)Concert Choir Vocal Jazz (after school)Music Composition & Tech. Theatre PerformanceTheatre Company (after school)Theatre Production

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****Provincial Exams:Provincial Exams:Students must write the Grade 12 English Students must write the Grade 12 English

or Communications Provincial Exam.or Communications Provincial Exam.

****Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesCourses::

AP exams written in May. AP exams written in May.

Scores determine student’s possible Scores determine student’s possible exemption to first year level course in that exemption to first year level course in that

subject area.subject area.

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IDS – Independent Directed IDS – Independent Directed StudyStudy

Allows flexibility in educational opportunitiesAllows flexibility in educational opportunities Senior students can explore an interest and Senior students can explore an interest and

design a course of study outside of the offered design a course of study outside of the offered course listcourse list

Links curriculum to a career areaLinks curriculum to a career area Criteria:Criteria:

Student must demonstrate the ability to work independently Student must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionwith minimal supervision

The IDS course must be approved by the supervising teacher The IDS course must be approved by the supervising teacher and principaland principal

The IDS will count towards elective creditThe IDS will count towards elective credit Under supervision, the IDS plan must include:Under supervision, the IDS plan must include:

The problem, project or area to be studiedThe problem, project or area to be studied A process for ongoing facilitation and evaluationA process for ongoing facilitation and evaluation Criteria for determining successful completionCriteria for determining successful completion A credit value and grade level (11 or 12)A credit value and grade level (11 or 12)

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Work ExperienceWork Experience - - 4 Credits for 90 hours of work4 Credits for 90 hours of work- must take 4 support courses, at least 2 - must take 4 support courses, at least 2 at the Gr. 12 level, from the following at the Gr. 12 level, from the following focus areas:focus areas:

Fine Arts, Design & MediaFine Arts, Design & Media Fitness & RecreationFitness & Recreation Business & Applied BusinessBusiness & Applied Business Health & Human ServicesHealth & Human Services Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities Science & Applied ScienceScience & Applied Science Tourism, Hospitality & FoodsTourism, Hospitality & Foods Trades & TechnologyTrades & Technology

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Secondary Secondary ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

A career program that offers students the opportunity to A career program that offers students the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in school. Dave De begin an apprenticeship while still in school. Dave De Pieri is the District Coordinator, email at Pieri is the District Coordinator, email at [email protected]/[email protected]/

Must Must find your own placementfind your own placement with a certified with a certified tradesperson willing to oversee trainingtradesperson willing to oversee training

4 credits for each 120 of paid employment4 credits for each 120 of paid employment – up to a – up to a maximum of 16 credits (480 hours)maximum of 16 credits (480 hours)

Attend school half time, work half timeAttend school half time, work half time Opportunity to earn $1000 scholarship Opportunity to earn $1000 scholarship Trade areas include: Aerospace, Cosmetology, Electrical Trade areas include: Aerospace, Cosmetology, Electrical

and Electronics, Construction, Graphic Arts, Horticulture, and Electronics, Construction, Graphic Arts, Horticulture, Hospitality, Lumber Manufacturing, Marine, Hospitality, Lumber Manufacturing, Marine, Mechanical/Repair, Piping, Security Services, Motion Mechanical/Repair, Piping, Security Services, Motion Picture and Theatre, Parts/Warehousing, …..Picture and Theatre, Parts/Warehousing, …..

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ACE-IT and CTC ACE-IT and CTC ProgramsPrograms

Ace it (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training)Ace it (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training) Open to Gr. 11 and 12 students interested in entry-level Open to Gr. 11 and 12 students interested in entry-level

trades trainingtrades training Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership

with post-secondary institutionswith post-secondary institutions Program schedule depends on school site (semester or Program schedule depends on school site (semester or

linear), but like apprenticeship, Ace-it runs on a half time linear), but like apprenticeship, Ace-it runs on a half time school, half time work scheduleschool, half time work schedule

Programs include:Programs include: Drafting CADD program – see Mr. KirkwoodDrafting CADD program – see Mr. Kirkwood Cook (Seaquam Sec. on Day 1)Cook (Seaquam Sec. on Day 1) Auto Service Technician (Seaquam Sec. on Day 1)Auto Service Technician (Seaquam Sec. on Day 1) Construction Electrician (North Delta, 2Construction Electrician (North Delta, 2ndnd semester) semester) Carpenter (North Delta, 2Carpenter (North Delta, 2ndnd semester) semester)

Applications due into Mr. Jensen by March 31.Applications due into Mr. Jensen by March 31.

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Academies The Delta School District offers academies in:The Delta School District offers academies in:

Baseball Academy - Sands SecondaryBaseball Academy - Sands Secondary Dance Academy - Delta SecondaryDance Academy - Delta Secondary Film Acting Academy - South Delta SecondaryFilm Acting Academy - South Delta Secondary Film Production AcademyFilm Production Academy Golf Academy - Seaquam SecondaryGolf Academy - Seaquam Secondary Hockey Canada Skills Academy - Burnsview SecondaryHockey Canada Skills Academy - Burnsview Secondary Hockey Academy - South Delta SecondaryHockey Academy - South Delta Secondary Lacrosse - Delta SecondaryLacrosse - Delta Secondary Soccer Academy (Girls and Boys) - South Delta Soccer Academy (Girls and Boys) - South Delta

SecondarySecondary Softball Academy - Seaquam SecondarySoftball Academy - Seaquam Secondary Sustainable Living - South Delta SecondarySustainable Living - South Delta Secondary

Please visit Please visit http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies for more information!for more information!

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Enhancement ProgramEnhancement Program In the past students have taken French, Spanish, In the past students have taken French, Spanish,

Psychology, Criminology, Computer Science, Accounting, Psychology, Criminology, Computer Science, Accounting, English and Math.English and Math.

Students may enroll in the September or January semester Students may enroll in the September or January semester of each academic year on either Kwantlen campus, of each academic year on either Kwantlen campus, Richmond or Surrey.Richmond or Surrey.

Applications are in the Career Centre.Applications are in the Career Centre.

Completed applications and application fees must be Completed applications and application fees must be received in the Career Centre by May 15 for the September received in the Career Centre by May 15 for the September semester and November 15 for the January semester.semester and November 15 for the January semester.

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External Credit OptionsExternal Credit Options

Students can receive credit from the Ministry of Students can receive credit from the Ministry of Education for activities and learning outside of Education for activities and learning outside of the regular school setting. Examples include:the regular school setting. Examples include:

Young DriversYoung Drivers External AthleticsExternal Athletics Life SavingLife Saving MusicMusic DanceDance Cadets / Guides / ScoutsCadets / Guides / Scouts CourseworkCoursework Other…*students should see their counsellorOther…*students should see their counsellor

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Language Challenge Language Challenge ExamsExams

Example: Students with a background in Example: Students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Punjabi, Korean, and Mandarin, Spanish, Punjabi, Korean, and German may apply to write a Challenge exam to German may apply to write a Challenge exam to earn Grade 11 and 12 credits. Applications are earn Grade 11 and 12 credits. Applications are available in October and the exam is written in available in October and the exam is written in January at Delta Sec.January at Delta Sec.

There is a written and oral component to this test.There is a written and oral component to this test.

Most universities will take the Challenge Exam as Most universities will take the Challenge Exam as an academic admission course except UBC.an academic admission course except UBC.

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Delta Access OnlineDelta Access Online The Delta School District has provided online The Delta School District has provided online

learning opportunities for Gr.10-12 students.learning opportunities for Gr.10-12 students. Registration after Spring Break enrolls students in Registration after Spring Break enrolls students in

the April-August Session.the April-August Session. Online allows students to move ahead in a subject Online allows students to move ahead in a subject

area, make up missed credits, and take a course area, make up missed credits, and take a course that may not be available at their home school.that may not be available at their home school.

The responsibility to complete an online course The responsibility to complete an online course rests with the student.rests with the student.

Courses offered in the areas of:Courses offered in the areas of: EnglishEnglish MathematicsMathematics Social StudiesSocial Studies ScienceScience Business EducationBusiness Education

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SAT (Scholastic Aptitude SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)Test)

The SAT is intended for students applying for The SAT is intended for students applying for admission to a university in the USA. admission to a university in the USA.

SAT dates are in May and June for Gr. 11 and SAT dates are in May and June for Gr. 11 and then you can rewrite at the beginning of Gr. then you can rewrite at the beginning of Gr. 12. See Ms. Foster.12. See Ms. Foster.

The SAT measures verbal reasoning, The SAT measures verbal reasoning, mathematical problem solving and essay mathematical problem solving and essay writing.writing.

Register on line at www.sat.collegeboard.comRegister on line at www.sat.collegeboard.com School Code: 821085School Code: 821085 There are 6 test dates throughout the year at There are 6 test dates throughout the year at

McNair Secondary in Richmond.McNair Secondary in Richmond.

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Summer SchoolSummer School

Full Credit (6 week)Full Credit (6 week) Remedial (4 week)Remedial (4 week)

Must have a final grade between 40-49% Must have a final grade between 40-49% Below 40% - student is recommended to Below 40% - student is recommended to

take full credit coursetake full credit course Forms are now available – see your Forms are now available – see your

counsellorcounsellor

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Enrich Your Life…Enrich Your Life…Encounters with Canada - Go to Ottawa for a week of career exploration. Encounters with Canada - Go to Ottawa for a week of career exploration. See the Parliament Buildings, museums, and historical monuments and See the Parliament Buildings, museums, and historical monuments and attend a theme week. Costs are $625 and spending money.attend a theme week. Costs are $625 and spending money.

Delta Police Academy. Spend a week in July at the Delta Police Delta Police Academy. Spend a week in July at the Delta Police Headquarters learning about what it is like to be a police officer. Physical Headquarters learning about what it is like to be a police officer. Physical fitness training, learn about the law, investigation techniques, traffic fitness training, learn about the law, investigation techniques, traffic accident training… Applications will be available soon.accident training… Applications will be available soon.

Heart and Stroke Foundation is offering a summer program to motivate Heart and Stroke Foundation is offering a summer program to motivate students with interest in biology, and medicine to consider a career in students with interest in biology, and medicine to consider a career in cardiovascular research.cardiovascular research.

Air Time Canada – Want to be a pilot? Try out flight and ground school Air Time Canada – Want to be a pilot? Try out flight and ground school and fly a plane. Website : www.airfun.org/copilot.htm Free (I’m not kidding)and fly a plane. Website : www.airfun.org/copilot.htm Free (I’m not kidding)

Rotary STEP Program - Short Term Summer Exchange Program (STEP) Rotary STEP Program - Short Term Summer Exchange Program (STEP) opportunity through the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.  The cost is entirely opportunity through the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.  The cost is entirely the family's, however, Rotary administers the program.  For more the family's, however, Rotary administers the program.  For more information please visit the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen's web site and click information please visit the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen's web site and click on the Youth Services link on the left: on the Youth Services link on the left:  http://www.rotarytsawwassen.org/youth_prog.html http://www.rotarytsawwassen.org/youth_prog.html

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Things to keep in mind…Things to keep in mind…

Select 8 courses plus 2 alternates to Select 8 courses plus 2 alternates to maximize opportunity – it’s easier to drop maximize opportunity – it’s easier to drop than pick up in September than pick up in September

Choose wisely – be aware of all grad and Choose wisely – be aware of all grad and post-secondary entrance requirements post-secondary entrance requirements

Courses run based on numbers, so choose Courses run based on numbers, so choose them now – don’t expect to be able to get them now – don’t expect to be able to get into them laterinto them later

It is It is notnot ‘first come first served’ – take ‘first come first served’ – take your time to make thoughtful decisions – your time to make thoughtful decisions – create as much opportunity for yourself as create as much opportunity for yourself as you can!you can!

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COURSE SELECTION COURSE SELECTION CLOSES MARCH 4CLOSES MARCH 4

AT MID-NIGHT AT MID-NIGHT

ON PARENT CONNECTON PARENT CONNECT

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Course PlanningCourse Planning CounsellorCounsellor

Ms. C. Bodman : [email protected]. C. Bodman : [email protected]

Career and Post Secondary Planning Career and Post Secondary Planning Career and Post-secondary AdvisorCareer and Post-secondary Advisor

Ms. T . Foster: Ms. T . Foster: [email protected] http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/

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