February 2012K.Kilpatrick

GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING

South Delta Secondary

Overview•I

MPORTANT DATES and INFO•O

verview of Graduation Requirements•P

lanning 10•G

rad Transitions Plan•P

ost-Secondary Entrance Requirements•G

rade 10 courses•W

hat about Math?•W

hat about a Language?•S

ummer School and Online•A

cademies •R

esources•Q

uestions

Important Dates and Information

• January 30th to March 4th – Parent and Student Connect will be open to select courses

• Once students choose on Student Connect parents have to approve the choices and should SAVE (send) course requests via Parent Connect

• February 1st -Junior Course planning evening –for your parents @ 7:00pm

BC Graduation Program:

• Students begin Grad Program in Gr. 10

• Courses are tracked for Gr. 10-12

• Students must meet ministry course requirements and the 80 credit minimum for graduation.

Graduation Requirements

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

Social Studies 11/Civics 11/BC First Nations 124 CreditsScience 10 4

Credits

a Science 11 4 CreditsA Math 10 4 Credits

a Math 11 4 CreditsPhysical Education 10 4 Credits

80 Credits

Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits

Planning 10 4 Credits

Grad Transitions Plan 4 Credits

Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

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

• Social Studies 11 (20%)

• English 12 (40%)

Final mark is a blend of the school mark and exam mark

*All optional Gr. 12 provincial exams have been eliminated**Provincial Scholarships worth $1000 are awarded at the end of Gr. 12

based on the results of these exams: *Students must achieve one A and three B’s on these exams (not blended

mark) on 4 of their best provincial exams and must also achieve a B or higher on there EN 12 final mark.

Graduation Requirements…

Planning 10•P

lanning 10 curriculum:• Graduation Program• Education and Careers• Health• Finances

•Students will be introduced to the Grad Transitions Plan

•Planning can be taken in Gr. 10 or 11

•Planning 10 will be available at SDSS and Online through Delta Access and SDSS, for both English and Immersion programs.• Registration for both will be available on Parent Connect• Online Planning 10 courses will be tied to the school and have an in-house

instructor• Online Planning 10 courses will run September to June*Planning 10 Online via SDSS must be chosen at the time of course selection*

Graduation Transitions Plan

150 min/week of physical activity

30 hours of work experienceTransition ‘Plan’ (post-secondary, travel, work, etc.)Final interview

The Transitions Plan is expected to be completed in the first term of their Gr. 12 year.

• To be completed in Grade 12• Content to include 3 areas:

Personal HealthCommunity ConnectionsCareer and Life

• Plus:

That’s Graduation. . .

Now what about

Post-Secondary?

UBC admission is based on the following courses:

MATH: PC 11 or FN 12 is the minimum for entrance.

ARTS: English 12 & 3 other Academic 12 courses

SCIENCE: English 12, Ma 12 , Physics 11, Chemistry 11,

with at least one of: Bi12, Ch12, Geo12, or Ph12  EN

GINEERING: English12, Ch11 & Ch12, Ma12, Ph11 & Ph12 

 COMMERCE: English 12, Math 12 & 2 Academic 12 courses

The following are estimates of grades that are required for entrance to UBC:

Averages

Arts low to mid 85 – 95%

Sciences low 90’s

Human Kinetics mid to high 80’s

Forestry mid to high 70’s

Engineering mid 80’s

Commercemid to high 80’s

* Personal Profile now required for all faculties

The

following are estimates of grades required for entrance to UVic

Humanities/Social Sciences 75%

Business75%

Computer Science 75%

Engineering75%

Fine Arts (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts) 70%

Fine Arts (Art History) 75%

Health Information Science 75%

Writing85%

College Transfer Floating

SI

MON FRASER UNIVERSITYGen

eral Admissions mid 80%Busi

ness 80% with profileEng

lish 12 you need 60%

UBC – Okanagan

General Admissions 75%

Nursing 85%

Visual Arts high 60’s with portfolio

LANGARA (En 12 and LPI)

KWANTLEN (Need 60% En 12)

DOUGLASBCIT

•Minimum admission requirements is Grade 12

graduation

•Individual programs have their own requirements

•Colleges now have a required minimum GPA for English and/or Math

•Research schools and programs of interest for potential requirements

Entrance to Entrance to College or BCITCollege or BCIT

WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

English 10 – one of: (4 credits)

•Pre AP/English 10 Challenge

•English 10

Socials 10 (4 credits)

 

Math 10 - one of: (4 credits)

•Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10

•Foundations of Math and Pre-Calc. 10

•Math 10 Challenge

Grade 10 courses

Science 10 (4 credits)

 Physical Education 10 (4 credits)

 Planning 10 (4credits)

 Elective Courses (4 credits each)

1.____________________

2. ________________

3.(if taking Planning in Gr. 11 or online)

Remember that a Language is an elective

French Immersion ProgramE

nglish 10 – one of: (4 credits)

Pre AP/English 10 Challenge*

English 10

Francais Langue (4 credits)

Sciences Humaines 10 (4 credits)

Math 10 - one of: (4 credits)

•Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10

•Foundations of Math andPre-Calculus

•Math 10 Challenge

Science 10 (4 credits)

Physical Education 10 (4 credits)

Planification 10 (4 credits)

 Elective Courses (4 credits each)

1._______________________

2. (If taking Planning in Gr. 11)

Elective Options•D

rawing & Painting 10•C

eramics & Sculpture 10•M

edia Arts 10•I

nformation Technology 10•A

ccounting 11•F

ashion 10•C

afeteria Training 11•M

echanics 10•C

arpentry & Joinery 11•D

rafting & Design 11•F

rench 10•S

panish 10•I

ntroduction to Spanish 11

•Sr. Band 10

•Jazz Band 10 (before school)

•Concert Choir 10

•Vocal Jazz 10 (after school)

•Guitar 10

•Drama 10

•Theatre Company 10 (after school)

•Theatre Production 10

•Learning Assistance 10

•Strategies 10

•ESL 10

•ESL Skills 10 (non-credit)

THE MATH QUESTION

Changes to the Math Curriculum• 3 Pathways:

• Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. NO UNIVERSITY WILL TAKE THIS MATH FOR ENTRANCE!!

• Foundations of Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus.

• Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that do require the study of theoretical calculus. NEEDED FOR ALL UNIVERSITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

MATHEMATICS The new math curriculum includes 3 available pathways for students. The three pathways available are: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, and Pre-Calculus. At the grade 10 level, a common Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus course is the starting point for both the Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus pathways. When choosing a pathway, students should consider their interests, both current and future. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs of study as they vary by institution and by year.

MATH 9

Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10

Foundations and Pre Calc 10 1010

Mathematics 10

Apprenticeship & Workplace 11

Foundations 11

Pre-Calculus 11

Apprenticeship & Workplace 12

Foundations 12 Pre-Calculus 12

Post-Secondary programs requiring theoretical calculus

Post-Secondary programs not requiring

theoretical calculus Entry into the majority of trades or direct entry to the workplace

Calculus 12 or

AP Calculus 12

Choosing the Math level that is right for you

•If you are unsure of which Math level to choose, you can consult with. . . .

•Your teacher•Your counsellor•Our Career Advisor (Mrs. Foster)

WHAT ABOUT A LANGUAGE?

No Language requirement

UBC

SFU

UVIC

UNBC, UBC

Okanagan, Most

BC Colleges,

BCIT

Beginners Language 11 or Language 11 for all faculties

Language 11 for Humanities only;

No requirement for other faculties

Language 11 for all faculties

What About a Language?…

Language Options

•French 8-12

•Spanish - 9, 10, Intro Spanish 11, Spanish 11/12

Language Challenge Exams

•for those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German

•they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12 credits.

•Application process is in the fall

•Exam will take place in January

•Exams are free to all students, except International students

*Challenge exam scores can be used towards the student’s number of required academic 12 courses, but the score will not be tallied into their GPA.

Summer School

Remedial

•For those students who need to repeat a course

•Must have achieved 40% or better in their class for entrance

• 4 weeks in July

•2 course maximum

•1 hr 45 min. class

•English 9, Socials 9,

Math 9, Science 9

Full-Credit

•3 hour class

•5 weeks in July/Aug

•English, Science, & Math 10 courses write Provincial in August

•English 10, Socials 10, Science 10, Math 10, Planning 10

•Traditional and blended (some online work) options

Online Courses•D

elta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability

•Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered (including Planning 10)

•Online courses also available through:

Vancouver Learning Network (VLN)Surrey Connect

Fraser Valley Distance Education (FVDES)

EBUS

External Credits•S

tudents may earn credits toward graduation through training programs outside of school: • Dance (Royal Academy of Dance)• Music (Royal Conservatory of Music)• Sports (Provincial or National team level)• Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)• Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification)• Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours)• Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours)• Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program)• First Aid (WCB level II and III)*students are required to submit documentation as proof of program completion

Passport to Education•O

ffered by the Ministry of Education•G

rades 10 -12•E

arn up to $1000 for post-secondary•F

or students demonstrating high achievement in academic and non-academic areas

•Based on their best 5 subjects

•Awarded to approximately the top 30% of each grade

•Gr. 10 = $250

•Gr. 11 = $250

•Gr. 12 = $500

Academies•O

pportunities at South Delta • Hockey Academy

• Bantam (Gr. 8 and 9) 2 blocks (takes the place of PE and 1 elective)

• NEW! Minor Midget Academy Team (15 year old boys ) 2 blocks (D/H)• NEW! Midget Girls Academy Team (15 year old girls) 2 blocks (D/H) *Team try-outs*

• Soccer (co-ed) 2 blocks (takes the place of PE and 1 elective)• NEW! Sustainable Earth 2 blocks (takes place of 2 electives)

*Meets Gr. 11 Science credit for graduation

• Film Acting 2 blocks (takes the place of 2 electives)• NEW! Film Production 2 blocks (takes place of 2 electives) *Film Acting and Film Production will take place at “The Studio” at DMEC (Delta Manor)

•Opportunities at other Delta schools

• Softball (Seaquam)• Baseball (Sands)• Dance (Delta Secondary)• NEW! Lacrosse (Delta Secondary)

•Check District website for more information (fees, application process)

Course Planning • Counsellor

• Mrs. Karen Kilpatrick• kkilpatrick@deltasd.bc.ca

Career Planning • Career Advisor

• Mrs. Trish Foster• tfoster@deltasd.bc.ca

School websitewww.deltasd.bc.ca/sd

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