Welcome to

Handsworth

Course Selection

2015/2016

Students entering

Grade 12

Marianne Macario

mmacario@sd44.ca

Vice Principal Mr. Justin Wong

Counsellor

YOUR STUDENT HAS ALMOST FINISHED 12 YEARS.

ONLY 1 YEAR TO GO until transition to:

COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY

APPRENTICESHIP

TRAVEL

WORK

OTHER?

SCHOOL CAREER

K Gr 7 8 9 10 11 12

Graduation Program

80 Credits Minimum

• 48 REQUIRED course credits -12 courses

• 28 or more ELECTIVE credits - 7 courses

• 4 credits Grad Planning Transitions

Graduation Program

80 Credits Minimum

Required Courses 48 Credits

– Lang Arts 10, 11, & 12 12 Credits

– Socials 10, 4 Credits

– Socials 11 or FN 12 4 Credits

– Science 10 4 Credits

– Science 11 or 12 4 Credits

– Math 10 4 Credits

– Math 11 or 12 4 Credits

– PE 10 4 Credits

– FA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 Credits

– Planning 10 4 Credits

Graduation Program (continued)

GRADE 12 ELECTIVES required 12 credits – 3 courses

GRADE 10,11, OR 12 ELECTIVES 16 credits – 4 courses

Graduation Transitions 12

(supported through Planning 12) 4 credits

A minimum of 16 credits (4 courses) must be at the Gr. 12 level - this includes Language Arts 12

TOTAL 80 Credits

Graduation Transitions Course

Required for Graduation

Covered in Planning 12 (transition plan

completed)

150 minutes per week of Daily Physical

Activity (DPA)

30 hours of Work Experience or

Community Service completed between

grades 10 and 12.

Daily Physical Activity Locate new DPA form on Handsworth

website

Complete the form – can be done for the

full year on one form or for each term.

Hand in your completed form to the front

office – must be signed by a parent.

Upon completion, the comment has met

daily physical activity requirements will be

added to the report card.

Math Options Math 8

Math 9 Principles

Math 9N

Foundations of Math and

Pre Calculus 10

Apprenticeship

& Workplace

Math 10

Foundations 11

Apprenticeship &

Workplace

Math 11

Calculus 12

AP Calc 12

PreCalculus11

Pre Calculus 12

Foundations 12

Entry to

Colleges, CAP U,

most trades, & the

workplace

University

Arts

University Science,

Applied Science

Business, Commerce

UBC Arts

or Precalc

11

Science Options

Grad requirement -

one Science 11

Earth Science 11

Biology 11

Chemistry 11

Chemistry 11-enriched

Physics 11

AP Physics 1

Biology 12

Chemistry 12

AP Chemistry 12

Physics 12

AP Physics 2

Language Arts

*English 11 or

Communications 11

*REQUIRED:

English 12 OR

Communications 12 *Provincial Exam – 40%

ELECTIVE OPTIONS:

Literature 12

Writing 12

AP En Lang & Comp 12

AP En Lit & Comp 12

Social Studies & other Options

GRAD REQUIRED:

*Social Studies 11 or

*Sciences Hum 11

**Provincial Exam

required - 20% of final

grade

Gr. 11 Elective:

Psychology 11

Elective courses to

fulfill grade 12 Grad

requirements:

History 12

Geography 12

Comparative Civ 12

*First Nations 12

Law 12

Languages

English Program Electives:

French 11

French 11E

French Immersion:

*Français Langue 11

English & FI Electives:

Beginning Spanish 11

Spanish 11

French 12

French 12E

French 12 AP

Français Langue 12

Spanish 12

Study Block Application

Criteria: Challenging Course load

Good attendance history – Grade 8-12

Good record of citizenship

Responsibilites: Studying in library, cafeteria, or gallery

Under the supervision of a parent/guardian if off

campus

Approval by Administrator. Study Block is assigned via

blocks 1 to 8 depending on the timetable.

Peak Performance Minimum of 15 hours per week

Minimum of C+ average and satisfactory work

habits based on previous year’s report card

Competition/performance at Regional, Provincial,

or National level in a sport or program recognized

in the Ministry of Education’s External Credentials

Program.

Recommendation of Coach or Trainer

Complete Application

Approval by school Principal

Exit Entrance High School Graduation

80 credits Minimum

second language is

NOT required to

graduate

Post Secondary Entrance

High School Graduation

WITH specific institution

entrance requirements

Lang 11 not required to

enter an Apprenticeship

Lang 11 required to enter

UBC (except Arts) & SFU

Lang 11 not required to

enter most Colleges

Advanced Placement Courses Taken in conjunction with the regular

grade 12 course – one course.

Opportunity to earn 1st year University Credit (check university websites)

Internationally recognized AP exams written in May

Successful completion earns dual credit: 4 credits grade 12 course &

4 credits grade 12 AP course.

www.collegeboard.net

AP Courses Offered AP English Literature & Composition 12

AP English Language & Composition 12

AP Computer Science 12

AP Calculus 12

AP Microeconomics

AP Physics 2

AP Chemistry 12

AP French 12

AP Art 12

Elective Options

Home Economics

Technology

Education

Performing Arts

Business Education

Music

Studio Arts

Physical Education

Information

Technology

Work Experience

Detailed descriptions of the courses can be found

on-line in the course selection guide

www.sd44.ca/School/Handsworth

Distributed Learning – On-Line

English 12

Communications 12

Math Pre-Calculus 12

French 12

Chemistry 12

Physics 12

Biology 12

Law 12

Marketing 12

History 12

Geography 12

PE 12

Grad Transitions/

Planning 12

Flexible pacing with DL teacher support

Learners should be self motivated /disciplined

www.sd44.bc.ca/DistributedLearning

Choice and Flexibility

Course Challenge

for Languages

Distributed Learning

Enhanced programs

External Credits

ENHANCED PROGRAMS

Apprenticeships

Advanced Placement (AP courses)

Peak Performance – NO CREDITS

Hockey Skills Academy - Windsor School – block 4 or 8

Culinary Training - Carson Graham School

Volleyball Academy at Sutherland School - 7:00 am start

IB Diploma Program at Carson Graham School - transfer

Digital Media Academy at Argyle – day 1 or day 2

Go to district and school websites for further info on other

Enhanced programs.

WORK EXPERIENCE Designed for students to acquire

knowledge, job readiness skills, & attitudes needed to be successful in the world of work.

Experience occupations & careers of interest to the student.

Students will attend classes & complete 100 hours of work during and/or outside school hours – for example weekends or holidays.

Placements vary from the opera to the coast guard.

Think Co-op, Internship, Mentorship

Strategies for Success

Reflect on this year – Strengths & Challenges

Seek advice from Institutions and your school

Counsellor

Talk to teachers for advice

Make sure the courses chosen fulfill the

institution requirements of your post-secondary

plans.

There are NO closed doors!

Discuss with your student what they value

most in making the transition out of high

school and into adult life.

Set an educational path that will lead them to

a successful graduation & onward to the

career options they choose.

Check individual Post-Secondary

institution requirements

and visit campuses / Open Houses.

What if you fail* a course this

year? Summer School

Marks below 50% and above 40%. Teacher recommendation. If

the school mark is under 55% in Socials 11 or Sciences Humaines

11, attending remedial summer school is recommended.

Distributed Learning

Repeat full course

*Failed courses do not appear on Official Transcript

_______

Post-Secondary Entrance

Requirements

Entrance requirements have changed in many areas over the last year and continue to fluctuate.

For updated entrance requirements, faculties, and specific programs please refer to individual university websites.

Students planning to go to universities in the USA must complete their SAT’s as early as possible. (consider May, 2015)

Academic Courses Considered

by Universities*

BC First Nations 12

Biology 12

Calculus 12

Chemistry 12

Economics 12

English 12

Francais Langue 12

French 12

Geography 12

History 12

Law 12

Literature 12

Principles of Math 12

Precalculus Math 12

Physics 12

Spanish 12

Comparative Civ 12

*individual institutions vary

Excellent Considerations

Capilano

University •Has a growing number of

diploma and degree programs.

Wide variety of courses

•Excellent stepping stone

(University Transfer Programs)

•Apprenticeship Math 11

accepted as entrance

•Language 11 not needed

•Many programs are direct to

careers with connections to

established employers.

BCIT • Apprenticeship Math 11/12 may be

accepted, depending on program

•Excellent job futures

•For specific entrance requirements,

faculties, and programs check their

website

Attend their Open House

Make an appointment to speak to

their advisors.

Scholarship

Internal – awarded through

Handsworth

External – awarded through

Universities and outside

organizations

Provincial $1000 or $2500

PROVINCIAL EXAM

SCHOLARSHIPS

Student must write En. 10, Math 10, Sc. 10,

SS 11 and En 12 provincial exams

Student must achieve at least a “B” – 73%

blended mark – in English 12

$1000 awarded if student ranks among top

5000 scholarship students in BC

$2500 awarded if student ranks among top

20 scholarship students in BC

Focus for Grade Twelve:

Know your GRAD requirements

Commit to course work - Seek support

Plan to increase Organizational Skills

Be an active participant in school life

Investigate Post-Secondary Institutions and

application deadlines

Investigate sources of funding –

scholarships, bursaries, & other.

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Rowing

Rugby

Field Hockey Volleyball

Football

Swimming

Basketball

Gymnastics

Tennis

Soccer

Ultimate Frisbee

Skiing

Golf

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Concerts

Travel

Debating

CIBC Run For The Cure

Intramurals

Contests

Drama Improv

Tech Crew

Student Council

Yearbook

Grad Council

Keeping in touch… Contact via email

– Teachers

– Counsellor

– Post Secondary Advisors

– Open & Read FRIDAY

notes

Reporting

– Interims: know your grades

– Report cards

School Calendar

– Web Site

– HPAC

www.sd44.ca/School/Handsworth

Mrs. Marianne Macario – Grade 12 counsellor

mmacario@sd44.ca

To Student Services – Room 107