COURSE PLANNING 2019-2020
RSS Home Page http://www.rss.sd23.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx
3 YEAR RULE ~ Policy of S.D. No 23 ~ Students have 3 years to achieve graduation starting at grade 10. Students who do not achieve graduation by the end of the grade 12 year, will need to appeal to the district to seek permission, and if granted will complete their grad requirements at Central Programs and Services.
What’s ahead for the 2019/20 school year… and beyond New Core Course Options New Career Credit Requirements New Graduation Requirements Numeracy & Literacy Assessments
IMPORTANT WEBSITES RSS – www.rss.sd23.bc.ca Career Exploration myBlueprint https://app.myblueprint.ca/?sdid=sd23 WorkBC Career Trek https://www.careertrekbc.ca/ EducationPlannerBC https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ Remember, students are responsible for checking institution websites for program requirements
NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Gr 10 + Gr. 11 + Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum GRADE 11 GRADE 10 • An English 11 • An English 10 GRADE 12 • a Social Studies 11 or 12 • Social Studies 10 • An English 12 • a Mathematics 11 • Science 10 • ________ 12 • a Mathematics 10 • a Science 11 • ________ 12 • Career Connections • a PE 10 • ________ 12 • Career Life Education • Career Transitions • Numeracy Assessment • Capstone Project • Literacy Assessment PLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11, & 12
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAREER TRANSITIONS & CAPSTONE PROJECT REQUIRED for Graduation! Capstone Project- previously M.A.P. (My Action Plan) Must complete minimum of 30 volunteer/work hours Capstone Project Presentation => December or May
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ~ Different Paths ~ UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY TRANSFER TRADES COLLEGE WORKFORCE VOLUNTEER GAP YEAR / TRAVEL
CHANGES TO UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS • Some Post Secondary institutions, such as UBC-O, are shifting from a program of study focus to a holistic look at a student’s high school experience. • Marks in English and other required courses are still important • These institutions want students with breadth – will be looking at overall average (grade 11 and 12) Required Courses + Course Load (6 grade 12 courses) + Extra Curricular (Personal Profile) = admission
PLANNING for the FUTURE ~Post Secondary Admissions~ ~ Post-Secondary There have been Admissions ~ SIGNIFICANT changes to post-secondary admissions. Consider: You may need more courses than you previously thought CONTACT INSTITUTIONS DIRECTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION ~ USE THE GUIDE SHEET
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ~ College to University Transfer ~ High School Graduation and ASSOCIATE OF English 12 60% ↑ ARTS High School Graduation and ASSOCIATE English 12 60% ↑ OF SCIENCES Pre-Cal 12 50% ↑ (College transcript then used for university transfer)
DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS There are three pathways: School Based Programs BCIT or Okanagan College Called Dual Credit because students get grade 12 elective credits and post secondary credits School District 23 pays the tuition (students responsible for other fees).
PLANNING for the FUTURE ~ Dual Credit Programs ~ • Career Programs Coordinator: Mr. Josh Dorf TRADES AND • Career Programs Managers: TECHNOLOGY • Mrs. Lisa Marshall & Mrs. Holly Walter Okanagan College Entry Level Trades • HEALTH & HUMAN Programs SERVICES ACADEMIC DUAL BCIT CREDIT Admin. Asst. (OC) • Heavy Mechanical • Available to all secondary Electrician • EMR (RSS & Justice school students • Computer Information • Institute of BC) Systems Administration Education Asst. (OC) Okanagan College • School Based • Students can enroll in 1 Health Care Asst. (OC) Hairdressing (MBS) • • to 2 first-year post-sec. CertifiedEducation • transferable courses. Office Admin. (OC) Assistant (GESS) • Auto Service Tech (KSS) • UBC Okanagan Forestry ( RSS ) • First year Engineering • Apprenticeship • Course APSC 171 (ITA Youth Work)
INTERESTED? SD23 Dual Credit Options: dual_credit_programs_sd23_.pdf Action steps (for students): 1.See Mr. Dorf, Ms. Marshall or Ms. Walter – in the Career Centre 2.Do a Job Shadow – visit the Career Centre to book 3.Work/Volunteer Experience - visit the Career Centre
RSS FIRE ACADEMY • The RSS Firefighting Program is a partnership with Joe Rich Fire Rescue. The program includes a Emergency Medical Responder course and a Fire Services Course. • For more information and/or to apply for the RSS Firefighting Program please see Mr. Volk.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT Involves significant commitment outside of regular class time Students must score a level 4 or 5 on AP exam to receive 1 st year university credit Advanced Placement courses offered at RSS English AP 12 AP Chemistry 12 Physics 12 AP1 and AP2 AP Biology 12 Pre-Calulus 12 AP Calculus AP 12 Art 12 AP (Portfolio Requirement AP Computer Science 12 AP Political Studies 12 Teacher recommendation required for acceptance into AP classes
Core Courses
Career Planning Path to Graduation: Grade 10 Career Life Education and Career Life Connections/Applied Digital Communication 11 build required components of Grad Transitions/Capstone Project
See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
World Political BC Genocide AP Political Studies History of History Comparative Law First Studies Studies Rock & Roll Government and Advanced Advanced Advanced Peoples Policies See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
MATH - WORKPLACE Foundations of Math 9 (If students achieve minimal success, they will be recommended for Workplace Math 10) Workplace Math 10 Foundations of Math 10 If students achieve minimal Workplace Math 11 success in Foundations 10 University Transfer ARTS (OC) If students have questions about which math course they should be taking, they should Many trades check for information about the program they are interested in, and consult with their teacher, counsellor and parents.
MATH – FOUNDATIONS Foundations of Math 10 Foundations 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Success in Foundations 10 Success in Foundations 10 University Transfer University Transfer Arts Sciences (OC) (OC) Arts @ UBC-O, UBC-V, Sciences @ UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU UBC-V, UVIC, & SFU Pre-Calculus 12 Foundations 12 Arts, Fine Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Sciences Degree @ All Business & Medicine @ all Universities & Colleges Universities & Colleges
MATH 12 – CALCULUS & AP Pre-Calculus 12 Pre-Calculus 12 AP SCIENCES & SCIENCES & BUSINESS @ OC, UBC-V, BUSINESS @ OC, UBC-V, UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU Calculus 12 AP Calculus 12 Strongly recommended for Strongly recommended for Engineering, Science or Engineering, Science or Math programs in post- Math programs in post- secondary secondary AP Pathway = High School & University Credits
ELECTIVE PROGRAMS
What about a LANGUAGE? great idea! BUT is a 2 nd language required ?? BUT is a 2 nd language required ?? For graduation? NO For trades or vocational programs? NO For university entrance? … maybe It depends on if you go straight to university from high school, the program you choose, & the university/college you attend. It’s a good idea to keep your options open!
American Sign French German Japanese Punjabi Spanish Language 12 See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
Art Foundations 10 See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
Concert Chamber Concert Jazz Band Vocal Jazz Band Music Choir See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Performance & Technical This course will be offered outside of the timetable. See Ms. Ward for more information See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
Professional Food Textile Human Cooks Studies Studies Services Training See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
Drafting Automotive Art Metal work Woodwork and Electronics Technology Metal Design See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
Animation Computer Science Graphic Video Game Production Development Digital Media Programming Media Design Development See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .
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