Grade 9 Course Planning Grade 9 Course Planning 20142014

Ms. Cipriano - CounsellorMs. Cipriano - Counsellor

North Delta Secondary

OverviewOverview Overview of Graduation Requirements Grade 9 courses What about Math? What about a Language? External Credits Academies Grade 9 Electives Summer School Resources Questions

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 4 CreditsScience 10 4 Credits

Science 11 4 CreditsMath 10

4 Credits

Math 114 CreditsPhysical Education 10 4 Credits

80 Credit

s

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

Planning 10 4 Credits

Graduation Transitions 4 Credits

Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

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

Social Studies 11 (20%)

Language Arts (English) 12 (40%)

Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial exam

Graduation Requirements…

That’s That’s Graduation…Graduation…

Now what courses do you take in Grade 9?

Grade 9 RequirementsGrade 9 Requirements

1) English 92) Socials Studies 93) Science 94) P.E. 95) A Math 9 (Core Math, Principles of

Math)6) Elective (French?)7) Elective (Applied Skills)8) Elective (Fine Arts)

The Math The Math QuestionQuestion

Grade 9 Math

Math 9 - For students who have had minimal problems with math.

Math 9 Honors – For students who have received an “A” in Math 8 or Math 8 Honors. Teacher recommendation is required.

Core Math 9 – For students who genuinely struggle with math. Teacher and parent permission are required. . .

Grade 10Grade 10

Foundations of Math and Pre-Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Calculus 10

Foundations and Pre-Calculus Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 Honors10 Honors

Apprenticeship and Workplace Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Math 10

More Math …More Math …

Grade 11 & 12

1)Pre-Calculus 11 & 122)Pre-Calculus 11 & 12 Honours3)Foundations 11 & 124)Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 & 12

Implications of MathImplications of Math Any Math 11 course will satisfy graduation requirements.

For now, stay in the highest level of math you can be successful at.

If you are go into Core Math 9, you will have to go into the Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 class.

Generally, if you are interested in Business or Science, you should try to stay in the path of Pre-Calculus.

Generally, if you are thinking of going directly to University and going into the Faculty of Arts you could take Foundations of Math.

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

What about What about a a

Language?Language?You do not need a

Language to graduate from high

SchoolBUT…

No Language Requirement

**going directly from high school

UBC

SFU

UNBCTR.WEST

.THOMP.

RBCIT

COLLEGES

UVIC

Beginners Language 11 for all

faculties

No Language for all faculties except Humanities

Language 11 for all faculties

Some post secondary institutions do …Some post secondary institutions do …

LANGUAGE OPTIONSLANGUAGE OPTIONS French 8 – 12

Beginning Spanish 11 or Beginning Punjabi 11 (can be taken in Grade 10)

Spanish 11 or Punjabi 11

Spanish 12

Language Challenge Language Challenge ExamsExams

For those students with a background in

Mandarin SpanishJapanese PunjabiKorean German

They may apply to write a challenge

exam to earn language 11 and 12 credits.

Learning Assistance, ELL Learning Assistance, ELL (formerly ESL) and (formerly ESL) and

StrategiesStrategiesStudents enrolled this year in Learning

Assistance, ELL and/or Strategies should talk to their LA, ELL or Strategies teacher regarding their placement for next year.

If you are not presently enrolled in LA or ELL and feel that you should be, please see

Ms. Cipriano

Fine Art ElectivesFine Art Electives Drama 9 Drama 9 – Acting– Acting Theatre Company 9 Theatre Company 9 – being part of the school – being part of the school

production, must audition, block Xproduction, must audition, block X Theatre Production 9 Theatre Production 9 – Stagecraft, helping – Stagecraft, helping

with the school production. with the school production. Choir 9Choir 9 – could be offered after school – could be offered after school Beginner’s Band 9Beginner’s Band 9 Intermediate Band 9Intermediate Band 9 Beginner’s Guitar 9Beginner’s Guitar 9 Intermediate Guitar 9Intermediate Guitar 9 Jazz Band 9Jazz Band 9 Art 9 Art 9 –– Drawing/Painting Drawing/Painting Media Arts 9 Media Arts 9 – – Print making and photogrPrint making and photographyaphy 3 D Art 9: Sculpture 3 D Art 9: Sculpture

Applied Skills ElectivesApplied Skills Electives Information Tech 9Information Tech 9- - Keyboarding and how to Keyboarding and how to

produce professional-looking documents, presentation produce professional-looking documents, presentation preparation, basic animations, web design and social preparation, basic animations, web design and social media. media.

Business Ed. 9Business Ed. 9 – – An introduction to senior An introduction to senior Business Education courses. Major topics include: Business Education courses. Major topics include: Investing and personal budgets, Marketing and Investing and personal budgets, Marketing and advertising, Desktop Publishing, Business advertising, Desktop Publishing, Business Communication, Improving keyboarding skills, Communication, Improving keyboarding skills, starting your own business. starting your own business.

Home Economics: Foods 9Home Economics: Foods 9

Home Economics: Textiles 9Home Economics: Textiles 9 - - SewingSewing

Applied Skills Applied Skills Continued…Continued…

Woodwork 9Woodwork 9 - - Will build a variety of Will build a variety of wood projects. wood projects.

Drafting and Design 9Drafting and Design 9- - Students will Students will learn how to draw both engineering and learn how to draw both engineering and architectural subjects in detail. Emphasis architectural subjects in detail. Emphasis will be placed on computer skills in will be placed on computer skills in computer drawing, sketching techniques computer drawing, sketching techniques and the latest computer graphics and the latest computer graphics techniques.techniques.

TechnologyTechnology 9 9 - - Mechanical Mechanical devices/machines, bridge and building devices/machines, bridge and building construction, hydraulics, energy and construction, hydraulics, energy and aerodynamicsaerodynamics

OTHER ELECTIVE OTHER ELECTIVE OPTIONSOPTIONS

Aboriginal Studies French 9 – must complete

French 8 ELL (formerly ESL) Learning Assistance – referral Strategies- referral

Educate yourself!Educate yourself!

Before selecting your electives, read the information in the online course selection book!

http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/nd/academics.html

If you do not make a good decision, there is no guarantee that you’ll be able to sign up for another course later when you change your mind!

SPORTS ACADEMIESSPORTS ACADEMIESThe Delta School District offers Academies in the

following areas:Hockey BaseballFilm Acting SoftballFilm Production Sustainable

EarthSoccer Lacrosse

Independent Directed Studies: Gymnastics, Golf, Equestrian, Swimming

More information and application forms are available at:

www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies

External CreditsExternal Credits

Students 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) Driver Ed (ICBC accredited program

*Students are asked to bring documentation as proof of credit

Remedial Summer Remedial Summer SchoolSchool

Must be achieving 40 – 49 % Must be recommended by teacher Must repeat if you don’t pass $100 textbook deposit 4 weeks (July 3-27); 2 hours per day Applications will be available in May

online Miss 3 classes = fail

When Can We Get When Can We Get Started?Started?

Computers are open starting February 24thand will remain open until early March 14th. Don’t delay … some classes will fill up and may be given out on a first come first served basis.

There will be a parent meeting about course selection on March 4 at 7pm – parents must okay your course selections on Parent Connect after you have selected your courses on Student Connect.

FAQsFAQs What courses alternate Day 1 and

Day 2 next year? English and PE will alternate

What about HACE? HACE will be done the same way as grade 8

year

Can I have a spare? Absolutely not!

Course Planning Counsellor

Ms. Cipriano, Grade 8 Counsellor

Course and Career Planning Career Counsellor

Ms. Dhanoa: rdhanoa@deltasd.bc.ca

Graduation Program www.bced.gov.bc.ca/grad_req_rev www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/

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