Course Planning Preparation 2018

*Exploring Options*

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1. BC Graduation Requirements

2. Pathways to Post-Secondary

a. Tradesb. Collegec. University

3. Resources

a. wgsscounselling.weebly.com websiteb. Course Preparation Sessions with

Counsellors/Career Advisor/Teachersc. Course Planning Information

Agenda

∗ You may review this presentation and share it with your parent:

∗ wgsscounselling.weebly.com

∗ WGSS Website -> Counselling -> Course Planning

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wgsscounselling.weebly.com

Course Planning Timeline

January

• Sign up for Course Preparation Session in English class - January 16th & 17th

• Course Preparation Sessions - January 31st

and Feb. 6 (Flex)

• Grade 10 Course Information Assembly in the main gym - Tues. Jan 30 (Flex)

February

• Course Fair: Feb 2 (Flex - cafeteria)

• Parent Info Evening: Tues. Feb. 6 (library)

• MyEd Course Entry: Feb. 6-15 (at home)

• Course Selection Form Due: Feb. 16 by noon

Course Guide: available on-line January 26th

Read Course Pre-requisites and Course Descriptions

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Checklist for Graduation 2020Required Courses credits Elective Courses credits

Language Arts 10A Language Arts 11A Language Arts 12

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1. _________________2. _________________3. _________________

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Social Studies 10A Social Studies Course 11 or 12

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4. _________________5. _______________12

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Science 10A Science Course 11 or 12

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6. _______________127. _______________12

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A Math 10A Math 11 or 12

44 Total Elective Credits: 28

Physical and Health Education 10 4 Required Assessments

Life Education 10 or Planning 10Life Connections 12 + Capstone

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Literacy Numeracy

Art Educ or Applied Design 10, 11 or 12 4

Total Required Credits: 13X4=52 52 Total Ministry Credits:Total WGSS Credits:

8084

BC Grad Requirements – DogwoodGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

1. A Language Arts 10 1. A Language Arts 11 1. A Language Arts 12

2. Social Studies 10 2. A Socials 11 or 12 2. Elective numbered 12

3. Science 10 3. A Science 11 or 12 3. Elective numbered 12

4. A Math 10* 4. A Math 11 or 12 4. Elective numbered 12

5. Life Education 10 5. Elective 10, 11, or 12 5. Life Connection + Capstone

6. Physical and Health Education 10

6. Elective 10, 11, or 12 6. Elective

7. An Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills or Technologies 10, 11 or 12

7. Elective 10, 11 ,or 12 7. Elective

8. Elective 10, 11, or 12 8. Elective 10, 11, or 12 8. Elective

Credits required for Graduation:WGSS encourages students to have

additional credits

Ministry: 80WGSS: 84

Required Assessments: *Numeracy Skills Assessment must be written if Math 10 Provincial was not written*Literacy Assessment must be written by all students to meet graduation requirements

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

1. Language Arts 10 1. A Language Arts 11 1. A. Language Arts 122. Sciences Humaines 10 2. Français Langue/Littérature 11 2. Français

Langue/Littérature 123. Science 10 3. La citoyennete et le

leadership 113. Elective numbered 12

4. A Math 10* 4. A Science 11 or 12 4. Elective number 125. Career Education 10 5. A Math 11 or 12 5. Career Life Connections +

Capstone 6. Physical and HealthEducation 10

6. Elective 10, 11 or 12 6. Elective

7. Français Langue 10 7. Elective 10, 11 or 12 7. Elective8. An Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills or Technologies 10, 11 or 12

8. Elective 10, 11 or 12 8. Elective

Bilingual Dogwood :24 FRAL credits

Credits required for Graduation: Ministry: 80WGSS: 84

Required Assessments: *Numeracy Skills Assessment must be written if Math 10 Provincial was not written and a *Literacy Assessment must be written to meet graduation requirements

BC Grad Requirements – French Immersion

Required for Graduation:

1. Literary Assessment – Language Arts2. Numeracy Assessment (unless the math 10 provincial exam was written)

Note: FRAL Assessment (written and oral)Required for French Immersion students to qualify for the Bilingual Dogwood

Provincial Assessments

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Your Future…

WGSS

Planning for life after graduation is for everyone, not just those students who are planning to go to University. Often you may not feel ready to ‘decide’ what you want to do with ‘the rest of your life’ and that is OK. Planning for your future involves exploring your options.

Start the journey….We are all here to help you

Choosing courses for grades 11 and 12:

Before you choose courses, think about your learning styles, interests/ knowledge/personality/motivations

(See MyBluePrint)

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Course Planning Preparation

Career Development

Cycle

1. Who am I?

2. What are my dreams?

3. What opportunities are available to me?

4. How can I achieve my

dreams?

FINDING YOUR WAYDon’t stress! You don’t have to have it all figured out. Start your journey by

talking with others, researching, and figuring out your interest area.

1. Who am I?

My interest, knowledge

and abilities?

My learning style?

My personality traits and

values?

What am I passionate about and

what motivates

me?

2. What are my dreams & hopes for the future?

Who do I want to become?

What are some goals I want to

accomplish?

What does success mean

to me?

3. What opportunities are available to me?

What high school courses or specialized programs

can I do?

What extracurricular or community

activities can I do?

What occupations do I want to research?

What trends are forecast for future fields

of work?

4. How can I achieve my dreams?

What steps can I take to help me achieve my goals?

What resources are available to help me plan my path?

Who can support me in achieving my goals?

What potential obstacles or challenges could I encounter and what possible solutions or strategies can I use to overcome them?

Human Services(Psychology, Social work)

Business, Management, Administration

and Finance

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Health Sciences (Pharmacy,

Nursing)

Law, Public Safety,

Corrections and Security

Computers & Information Technology

Science, Engineering,

Technology and Math

Focus AreasWhich focus areas interest me the most?

Hospitality and Tourism

(Hotel Management,

Chef)

Trades (Welding,

Horticulture, Plumbing)

Transportation, Distribution and

Logistics

Education and Training

Architecture, Construction

Check out MyBluePrintwork occupations

Course Preparation SessionsAn opportunity to learn more about a focus area

you are interested in. Students meet with a Counsellor/Career Advisor/Teacher who specializes in this area.

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Step 1:•Jan. 16/17: Sign-up in English Class

Step 2:•Your session day/time will be distributed by your English

teacher

Step 3:•Sessions run during FLEX in the Library, Library Annex or a

classroom (to be announced) on either Jan. 31st or Feb. 6th

Options for After High School

Trades or Technical Training

College or University- to obtain a diploma, certificate, degree- to up-grade courses

Work

Travel (e.g. Gap Year)

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# of People Employed by Educational Attainment(Statistics Canada 2016)

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Why is Post-Secondary Education Important?

Level of Education Percentage Employed

Some Secondary School 38.1

High School Graduation 58.1

Some Postsecondary 58.2

Postsecondary Certificate or Diploma 69.2

Bachelor’s Degree 73.8

Above Bachelor’s Degree 74

Average earnings of the population 15 years and over by highest level of schooling, by census metropolitan area (2006 Census) (Abbotsford-Mission, Vancouver, Victoria)

2005

Abbotsford--Mission Vancouver Victoria

average earnings ($)

Certificate or diploma below bachelor level 29,181 30,704 31,683

University certificate or degree45,640 51,947 53,854

Bachelor's degree39,380 46,857 48,547

University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level 55,520 61,040 61,730

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.Last modified: 2009-10-15.

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Education and Average Earnings

Focus Area: TradesWhat Is a Trade?

What is a Journeyperson?

∗ A skilled trade is an occupation that requires provincially recognized certification

∗ A journeyperson is a person who has demonstrated both the practical and technical proficiency in a specific skilled trade and has obtained the required certification

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General Requirements: Trades There are over 150 trades

Each trade has it’s own entrance requirements

LANGUAGE ARTS: English 11 + 12 recommended;

MATH: Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 is acceptable for some programs but not for trades such as Electrician which requires Academic Math 11 and Physics 11 or Chemistry 11. Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 is usually acceptable for all Trade programs. Check the institutions website for details.

Note: Specific Program Entry Requirements must be researched to determine the recommended high school pre-requisite courses.

What Is an Apprenticeship?

∗ Work-based training combined with post-secondary education

∗ Three-way contract between employer, apprentice and Industry Training Authority

www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices.html

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Skilled Trades Pathways after High School

Work as Apprentice –> then do Level 1 = 10 weeks

High School

Foundational Training = Level 1 --> 3 weeks to 10 months

Work

Level 2 - 4

Journeyman’s Trades Ticket

How To Become An ApprenticeWays to begin an apprenticeship:

During High School1. Youth Work In Trades (formerly known as Secondary School

Apprenticeship (SSA)2. Youth Train In Trades (formerly known as Dual Credit Program e.g.

ACE-IT

After High School 1. Direct entry when hired by an approved journeyman2. Foundation Training = Level 1; completed at institutions like BCIT,

UFV, KPU; then find employer and be registered as an apprentice in BC. Typically approx. 30 week full-time programs.

Note: Trade programs (BCIT) have continuous enrolment, waitlists should be researched. Consider writing pre-tests in Grade 11 or 12 to enhance waitlist opportunities. Some Trade programs have a 1-2 year wait list.

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CRITERIA• Must be 15 years of age and have a job in a trade area• Must plan to continue in the trade after high school• Must work for a journeyman who agrees to indenture the student

CREDITS4 credits for every 120 hours of work (possible total of 16 credits)

SSA 11 A + SSA 11BSSA 12A + SSA 12B

If continue in the trade area for at least six months after graduation you are eligible for a $1000 scholarship

Youth Work In Trades (Secondary School Apprenticeship)

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See Mr. McKay or Christy de Bulnes

Youth Train In Trades (DUAL CREDIT)

Langley District ProgramsAt Aldergrove Secondary

Carpentry Hairstylist Automotive Service Tech

At Langley Secondary Plumbing/Pipe Fitting

Partnership ProgramsKwantlen

Horticulture

VCC + WGSS Professional Cook 1

BCIT + DWP Electrical

See Christy, our Career Advisor, or a Counsellor for more

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∗ Public Institutions receive money from the provincial government and are regulated by the province and the Ministry of Advanced Education (examples: UBC, SFU, Kwantlen, Langara, etc.)

∗ Private Institutions must raise funds through tuition and donations; they have permission to be a post-secondary institution by the province of British Columbia. Tuition tends to be double that of public institutions (examples: Trinity Western University, CDI, Art Institute of BC, etc.)

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Types of Post-Secondary InstitutionsIt helps to understand the different types of

Post-Secondary Institutions that are available

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Some Examples of BC Public Institutions

∗ Upgrading Courses∗ Vocational Training∗ Certificates∗ Diplomas∗ Degrees

∗ Technical Training∗ Transfer Programs

What do Colleges offer?

College - examples of areas of study to obtain a certificate, diploma or trades qualification

•Pharmacy Technician•Accounting•Legal Administration•Horticulture

Certificate1 year or less

•Theatre/Visual/Graphic Art•Computer Systems•Business/Marketing/Accounting•Criminal Justice

Diploma2 years

•Chef/Baker•Mechanic•Machinist•Electrician•Welder

Trades Apprenticeship

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Example of Career Laddering***Note how each credential can build onto the next***

Diploma -> B.A. -> M.A. in Criminal Justice

Year 1 Criminal Justice Diploma (UFV)

Year 2 “ “ “ “ “

Year 3, 4 Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) (UFV) or Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation through BCIT

Year 5, 6 Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice (UFV)

Certificate, Diploma, DegreeWhat is the difference?

Earn Length of Program Location Example

Certificate ~10 months College KPU: Horticulture

Diploma 2 years Institution,College

UFV: Youth Care Worker

Undergraduate Degrees

Associate Degree

2-4 years University-College UFV: Associate of Arts – Theatre

Bachelor’s 3-4 years University TRU: B.N.

Graduate Degrees

Master’s 1- 2 years after Bachelor’s

University UVIC: M.Sc.

ProfessionalDesignation

1-2 years after Bachelor’s

University UBC: P.Eng.

Doctorate 3-4 years after Bachelor’s

University UofA: Ph.D.

What is the difference? College University

Focus - Career & Technical Training- Upgrading

- Undergraduate & Graduate Degrees

- Professional Programs

Learning Practical/Experiential More Theoretical

EntranceRequirements

Varies depending on program Academic GPA (high marks)

1st Year Class Size

20 - 30 students 30 – up to 800 students

Instruction Lecture (+ labs for some courses) Learn industry relevant skills in simulated working environment

Lecture (+ labs for some courses)

Evaluation More frequent assignments, tests and projects

1 or 2 major papers; midterm and final exam

Professor Enjoys teaching; knows students by name; is available to meet and offer support

Enjoys lecturing and research; sometimes graduate students does marking and runs study sessions

Tuition Approximately $4000 Approximately $5000

ComparisonUndergraduate Degrees

∗ Bachelor of Arts∗ Bachelor of Commerce∗ Bachelor of Applied Science∗ Bachelor of Fine Arts∗ Bachelor of Social Science∗ Bachelor of Science∗ Bachelor of Kinesiology

Professional Programs

∗ Teacher Education∗ Chartered Professional Accountant∗ Professional Engineer∗ Dentistry∗ Lawyer∗ Medicine∗ Physical Therapy

• Many programs – e.g. Law and Medicine, do NOT require a specific undergrad degree

• If you plan to pursue a professional degree, you must first complete a few years in an undergraduate program (or an entire Bachelor Degree). Often students change their mind about their major/program over the first few years.

• An estimated 20 to 50 percent of students enter college as “undecided” (Gordon, 1995) and an estimated 75 percent of students change their major at least once before graduation (Gordon, 1995).

Acceptance into University usually means meeting:

1. General Requirements for each Post-Secondary Institution

2. Program - Specific Requirements

3. Grade Point Average (GPA)

4. Broader based admissions

University – Undergraduate Admissions

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General Admission Requirements

English

Math

Second Language# of Approved Courses

Minimum Admission Average

∗ Every institution has different “General Admission” requirements

∗ Generally, these are the 5 factors you need to check

∗ Search the institution’s “Admissions” section

∗ Always check the Post-Secondary Institution’s website for up-dated information

Math RequirementsGeneral Admissions for University Entrance

Institution Required

UBC - Vancouver Foundations 12 or Pre-Cal 11

UVic Foundations 11 or Pre-Cal 11

SFU Pre-Cal 11 or Foundations 11 with minimum grade of 60%

TRU NO (note: a math 11 or 12 is required for high school graduation)

Kwantlen NO (note: a math 11 or 12 is required for high school graduation)

UFV NO (note: a math 11 or 12 is required for high school graduation)

BCIT Check program; Foundations 11 + 12 or Pre-Cal 11 required for some programs; may need to write a math assessment test

Note: Pre-Calculus Math 11 or 12 may not be an admission requirement to some of the programs/faculties at the universities; however, Pre- Calculus Math 11 or 12 may be a pre-requisite to take Science, Engineering and Business programs/courses.

∗ Some Universities require a second language for admissions∗ Some require a second language to exit a Bachelor of Arts

degree∗ Others do NOT require a second language∗ Language can open doors to employment, travel and graduate

studies∗ A second language can be acquired through high school,

equivalency or challenge exam∗ Summer school does NOT offer a second language∗ On-line language courses are NOT recommended

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Thoughts on a Second Language

2nd Language Requirements

Institution Required

UBC Language 11

UVic No Language 11 required

SFU Language 11 or Beginner/Intro. Language 11

TWU No Language 11 required

TRU No Language 11 required (Arts: any second language to Grade 12 is recommended)

KPU No Language 11 required (need language 12 to exit from Bachelor of Arts degree)

UFV No Language 11 required (need language 12 to exit from Bachelor of Arts degree)

UBC – Okanagan No Language 11 required (need language 12 to exit from Bachelor of Arts degree)

BCIT No Language 11 requiredNote: The Language Challenge Exam Mark can be used for some institutions to meet the entrance requirement for a second language but some institutions like UBC will not use the mark as an approved Gr. 12 course

Program - Specific Admission Requirements

Required Grade 12 courses

(English 12 plus 3-5 other approved courses)

In some cases there are required Grade

11 courses (E.g. Science Faculty)

Minimum percentage in

specific courses(E.g. Math mark)

Supplemental Application

(E.g. Business Faculty)

∗ Institutions will have “Program Specific Requirements” for admission to each Faculty

∗ Here are the most common criteria:

BC Approved Course ListEnglish + Social Studies Languages Math + Science

(English 12)* always use the calculation

French 12 or Français Langue 12 Biology 12

Economics 12 Japanese 12 Chemistry 12

English Literature 12 Mandarin 12 Foundations of Math 12

Geography 12 Spanish 12 Geology 12

History 12 Physics 12

Law 12 Pre-Calculus 12

Social Justice 12

All AP (Advanced Placement Courses)However, AP English Literature 12 counts as English 12 so cannot be used as 2 courses

ExceptionsPhilosophy 12 Check specific institutions website (e.g. not approved for UVIC, Emily Carr)

Sustainable Resources 12 Check specific institutions website (e.g. not approved for UVIC, Emily Carr)

Students must check the website of the institution they are planning to attend for up-to-date information

Examples of Program - Specific Requirementsfor Highly Competitive University Programs

Business (Commerce)

∗ English 12∗ Pre-Calculus 11 + 12∗ 1 or 2 additional approved

Grade 12 (depending on the institution)

∗ Broad-based admissions application

Engineering (Applied Science)

∗ English 12∗ Pre-Calculus 11 + 12∗ Chemistry 11 + 12∗ Physics 11 + 12

Changes to UBC Admissions

• Entrance Requirements for 2019-2020

• More information will be available in Spring

∗ -UBC has historically set the admission standard for our province

∗ -UBC is moving away from an approved list so within the next few years it is going to be important to carefully check each institution’s website to see if there have been changes

∗ -We will continue to provide up-dates to parents and students as that information becomes available

∗ -UBC will come in the fall of 2018 and they will explain their admission requirements to WGSS students and parents

Proposed UBC 2018 Admissions

Overall Average

All Gr. 11 + 12*

Core Average

All program related Gr.

11 or 12 courses

Course Specific Minima

Key Grade 12 Courses

Personal Profile

Short Answers + Activity List

*Note: Includes all viable courses except Applied Design, Skills and

Technology; PE; and Career courses

UBC’s Core Average Calculation

UBC’s Core Message to Students:

UBC – Faculty of Arts Admission (Draft)

Courses Arts Core Overall

English 11 X (will look at Eng 12) √

Language 11 √ √

Math 11 √ √

English 12 √ √

Social Studies 11 or 12 √ (highest of 11 or 12) √

Science 11 or 12 X √

Academic Gr. 12 courses √ if related to Arts √

NOTES:Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 & 12

grades and drop the lowest Gr. 11 or 12 mark

UBC – Faculty of Science Admission (Draft)

Courses Science Core Overall

English 11 X (will look at Eng 12) √

Language 11 X √

Pre-Calculus 11 X (will look at Pre-Cal12) √

Chemistry 11 √ (if no Chem 12) √

Physics 11 √ (if no Physics 12) √

English 12 √ √

Pre-Calculus 12 √ √

Approved Science 12 √ √

All other academic 12s if related to Science √

NOTES: Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 & 12 grades and drop the lowest Gr. 11 or

12 mark

Gr. 11 Opportunities

District Programs•Youth Train in

Trades– Automotive, Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Horticulture

•Youth Work in Trades–Apprenticeship

Exchange Programs•Rotary

exchange opportunities

•Lion’s Club youth camp

•Experiences Canada

Enrichment Programs•Encounters

with Canada•BC Youth

Parliament•SHAD – July –

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Volunteer•School Clubs•Local

Community•Global

Humanitarian Trips

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Many Resources

Career Advisor

Counsellors

WGSS Counselling &

Careers Website: wgss.counselling.

weebly.com

Remind App

@GatorFuturesTwitter

MyBluePrint.ca

Education Planner BC

University/College Websites/Open Houses

ParentsTeachers

Job ShadowVolunteer

Remind App∗ The Career and Counselling Dept.

uses REMIND to inform students about upcoming events. For example:o Guest Speakers during FLEXo Career Exploration Tourso Post-Secondary speakers

o When signing up you will be prompted to insert your name -please use your first and last name

o We will be using this system to contact you during the course planning process

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@GatorFutures Twitter

Activation Key: WALNUTGROVEProvide your P..E.N. (Provincial Education Number) and your courses and credits will load

• Search for Programs• Research Careers• Application Links• Scholarship

Information

Your WGSS Counsellors/Career Advisor are here to help you!

Ms. Kifiak A-G Ms. Twemlow H-M Mr.Adrian H-M

Ms. Docherty S-ZMs. Seymour N-RChristy de Bulnes Career Advisor