Delta Secondary School

Grade 10, 11 and 12 Course Selection Night

2018

Overview

• Graduation Program Policies • Required Courses • Provincial Exams • Subject Areas • Career Preparation • Questions

Counsellors • Mr. Frank Sawatsky (A – D) *Mon/Tues

& Mrs. Maryann Cardwell (A – D) *Thurs/Fri

• Ms. Heather Colls (E – K)

• Mrs. Erin Rohwer (L – P)

• Mr. Steve Cowan (Q – Z)

Graduation Program 2018 (new) - Language Arts 10, 11, & 12 (12 credits) - Social Studies 10, 11 or 12 (8 credits) - Science 10 and 11 or 12 (8 credits) - Math 10 and 11 or 12 (8 credits) - Physical & Health Education 10 (4 credits) - Fine Arts/Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits) - Careers Life 10 (Planning 10) (4 credits) - Careers 12 & Capstone (Grad Transitions 12) - (4 credits)

- 80 CREDITS FOR GRADUATION

Provincial Assessments • Numeracy Assessment (starting June 2018)

– New Graduation Program requirement – Can be written after completion of Grade 10 (up to 3

attempts) – 4 category proficiency scale to assess numeracy skills – Results will appear on transcripts and best outcome will be

recorded

• Literacy Assessment (starting June 2020) – 4 category proficiency scale to assess literacy skills – Will begin June 2020 for Grade 12 students upon

completion of English Language Arts 12 • English Provincial Exam (40% of grade) will be used for

June 2018 & June 2019

Grade 10 Required Courses • Language Arts 10:

– English 10 / English 10 First Peoples – Humanities 10

• Mathematics 10:

- Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 - Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10 (or Enriched)

• Physical & Health Education 10:

– Physical Education 10 or Physical Education Leadership 10

• Careers Life 10: (replaces Planning 10) • Science 10

• Social Studies 10:

– Social Studies 10 – Humanities 10

Grade 11 Required Courses

• Language Arts 11: – English 11 / English 11 First Peoples – Humanities 11

• Mathematics 11:

- Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 - Foundations of Math 11 - Pre-Calculus Math 11

• Social Studies 11 or 12:

– Social Studies 11 Explorations – Political Studies 12, Law Studies 12, 20th Century History 12,

Geography 12, Economics 12, Social Justice 12 • Criminology 12 does not meet SS requirements

• Science 11:

– Life Science 11 (formerly Biology 11) , – Chemistry 11 , Physics 11, – Science & Technology 11

Grade 12 Required Courses

• Language Arts 12: – English Studies 12 / English First Peoples 12 – Communications 12

• 3 Grade 12 Courses:

– Grade 12 level course (12 credits + 4 credits Language Arts)

• 4 Electives – 1 course (4 credits) must be in Fine Arts or Applied Design, Skills

and Technology 10, 11 or 12 course

• Grad Transitions 12 (June 2018/2019 only) – Career Connections 12 & Capstone for June 2020 and beyond

Your future plans dictate the courses you need to take to meet post-secondary requirements

Graduation Transitions 2018-2019 • 4 credits: Booklet and Interview • Transition to life after high school

– Volunteer or Work Experience – Physical Activity

• *Grade 11s will receive the booklet and information in June with the recommendation to complete over the summer break

FLEX Timetable 2018-2019 DRAFT SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Period 1 8:30 – 9:39

Period 1 8:30 – 9:39

Collab Time 8:30 – 9:29

Period 1 8:30 – 9:39

Period 1 8:30 – 9:39

FLEX TIME 9:45 – 10:25

FLEX TIME 9:45 – 10:25

Period 1 9:35 – 10:40

FLEX TIME 9:45 – 10:25

FLEX TIME 9:45 – 10:25

Period 2 10:31 – 11:40

Period 2 10:31 – 11:40

Period 2 10:45 – 11:51

Period 2 10:31 – 11:40

Period 2 10:31 – 11:40

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

Period 3 12:25 – 13:35

Period 3 12:25 – 13:35

Period 3 12:34 – 13:39

Period 3 12:25 – 13:35

Period 3 12:25 – 13:35

Period 4 13:41– 14:50

Period 4 13:41– 14:50

Period 4 13:45 – 14:50

Period 4 13:41– 14:50

Period 4 13:41– 14:50

English Courses Flow Chart Humanities 8

(Socials & English Combined)

English 9 Humanities 9

English 10 Humanities 10

Communications 11

Communications 12

English 11

English 12

Literature 12 Creative Writing 12

Language Courses Flow Chart

French 8

Spanish 9 Introductory German 11

French 9

Spanish 10 French 10 German 11

Spanish 11 French 11 German 12

Spanish 12 French 12

Mathematics Courses Flow Chart Principles of

Math 8

Principles of Math 9 Enriched

Foundations & Pre-Cal 10 Enriched

Pre-Calculus 11

Principles of Math 9

Foundations & Pre-Cal 10

Foundations of Math 11

Pre-Calculus 12

Math 9 Essentials

Apprentice & Workplace Math

10

Apprentice & Workplace Math

11 Foundations of Math 12

Calculus 12

Principles of Math 8 Enriched

Math 8 Essentials

Science Courses Flow Chart

Science 8

Science 9

Science 10

Science for Citizens 11

Life Science 11 (Biology)

Chemistry 12 Anatomy &

Physiology 12 (Biology)

Chemistry 11 Physics 11

Physics 12

Social Studies Courses Flow Chart Humanities 8

(English & Socials Combined)

Socials Studies 9 Humanities 9

Humanities 10 Social Studies 10 Explorations in Socials 11

20th Century World History

Political Studies 12 (Civics)

Economics 12 Physical Geography 12

Law Studies 12

Social Justice 12 Criminology 12

Farm Roots Mini School @ DSS

Farm Roots Mini School

• Day 2 & 4 on the Farm – Grade 10

• Science 10, Socials 10, Marketing 10, Careers Education 10 (formerly Planning 10)

– Grade 11 • Life Science11, Comparative Cultures11, Entrepreneurship11,

Independent Directed Study 11 – Grade 12

• Environmental Science 12, Urban Studies 12, Entrepreneurship (Tourism) 12, Independent Directed Study 12

• Day 1 & 3 at Delta Secondary

Click here for video

What does it cost? It's free, just like regular high school

Where is it? Boundary Bay (bussing provided) every 2nd day

What courses do you earn credit for? a socials, a science, a business course, and a fourth choice. Can earn university credit through dual credit option (open to grades 10-12)

What does it look like? Come for a tour at our OPEN HOUSE in FEBRUARY or visit us here www.deltalearns.ca/farmroots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5t2d_ftc8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5t2d_ftc8

Career Preparation Program

See Mr. Mynott, Ms. Bonardelli or Ms. Colls for more information

Career Preparation Program

See Mr. Mynott, Ms. Bonardelli or Ms. Colls for more information

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FINACIAL ASSITANCE

• Bursary Assistance & Family Discounts Available – Bursaries Assistance is Available

– 25% off second Child

– Please contact Paige Hansen at

phansen@deltasd.bc.ca

Important Registration Information

• Course Selection Due Date : March 9, 2018 – Course Selection must be confirmed via Parent Connect

• Gr.10: 8 courses – 6 required / 2 electives + 2 Alt • Gr.11: 8 courses – 4 required /4 electives + 2 Alt • Gr.12: 8 courses – 2 required / 6 electives + 3 Alt

– If Gr. 12 students want a study block: 2 required/ 6 electives + 3 Alt

Process for Choosing Courses

1) Student logs on to ‘Student Connect’ – Username: - - - - - (5-digit student #) – Password: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (month, day, year) 2) Highlight ‘Pick Courses’ 3) Make Selections 4) Save (or it will be lost) 5)Parent must then go onto Parent connect (under

Pick Courses) and approve by clicking the FINAL box.

Questions ??? • Counsellors:

– Mr. Frank Sawatsky & Mrs. Maryann Cardwell (A – D) – Ms. Heather Colls (E – K) – Mrs. Erin Rohwer (L – P) – Mr. Steve Cowan (Q – Z)

• Career & Post-Secondary Advisor

– Mrs. Kim Jew

• Course selection booklet available on the school’s website: – www.de.deltasd.bc.ca

http://www.de.deltasd.bc.ca

Questions ?

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