COURSE PLANNING for Grade 10 Planning for Graduation and Post-Secondary
2019/20 Theme
Our Mission We will do all that we can… to educate and support our students in realizing their unique and full potential, and in living purposeful lives. Designing educational programs based on the developmental needs of our students Supporting all students for success
• 1550 Students • 155 Staff • District Support Staff • Community Partnerships • Extra-Curricular Activities
MBSS PRIDE • Amazing Course Options • Open Campus • Lots of lunch options • Tons of events • Great opportunities for clubs and sports • Caring staff and students • Positive school spirit and pride
What we value….. • Integrity • Kindness • Resilience • Responsibility • Empathy
Support Team Administrators Counsellors Student last names A – G Mr. Brown Mr. Harbour Ms. Corothers Student last names H – N Mr. Kuhn Mrs. Gilbert Student last names O – Z Mrs. Oakes Mrs. Dobbin Principal Mr. Sieben
Graduation Requirements Gr. 10 + Gr. 11 + Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 • Language Arts 10 • Language Arts 11 • Language Arts 12 • Social Studies 10 • a Social Studies 11/12 • ____________ 12 • Science 10 • a Science 11 • ____________ 12 • a Math 10 • a Math 11 or 12 • ____________ 12 • a PE 10 • Career Life Connections • Capstone • Career Life Education PLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11 &/or 12
Graduation Requirements • 80 credits is required for graduation • Recommended minimum 88 credits 52 required course credits, and 28 elective credits 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level 4 credits must be a Fine Arts or Applied Skill in either grade 10, 11 or 12 8 credits must be Career Life Education, Career Life Connections and Capstone Capstone is completed in Grade 12 • Numeracy assessment must be completed by the end of grade 12 • Literacy assessments must be completed • Student Self Assessment of Core Competencies
Provincial Assessments If I’m currently in Grade 9… • In 2018/19 (Grade 9) – No provincial assessment • In 2019/20 (Grade 10) – Grade 10 Numeracy & Literacy Assessments • In 2020/21 (Grade 11) – No provincial assessment • In 2021/22 (Grade 12) – Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
Grade 10 Requirements • a Language Arts 10 • Social Studies 10 • Science 10 • a Math 10 • Career Life Education • Physical & Health Education 10 or Dance 10 • Fine Arts/Applied Skills; grade 10, 11, or 12
Grade 11 Requirements • Language Arts 11 • a Social Studies 11/12 • a Science 11 • a Math 11 or 12 • Career Life Connections • Fine Arts/Applied Skills; grade 10, 11, or 12
Grade 12 Requirements Language Arts 12 Grade 12 level course Grade 12 level course Grade 12 level course Fine Arts/Applied Skills; grade 10, 11, or 12 Consider whether you need Grade 12 university authorized courses.
Language Arts Pathways Literacy Assessment must be completed in grade 12
Social Studies Pathways
Science Pathways
Mathematics Pathways
Physical & Health Education
Career Life Education
Fine Arts and Applied Skills Fine Arts: • Includes Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, Band & Choir Applied Skills: • Includes Computer Media, Tech Ed, Human Services, Business and Home Ec. You need to take at least 4 credits (1 of these courses) during your time at MBSS.
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Academies • Baseball Academy 9-12 ($130) • Golf Academy 9-12 ($150 - $375) • Hockey Academy 9-12 ($850) • Jr. Firefighting Academy; Introduction & Advanced ($300) • Hairdressing Academy ($850) • Outdoor Education Academy ($250) • Soccer Academy 9-12 ($200)
Academy of Indigenous Studies
SUPPORT PROGRAMS • Aboriginal Education • Behavior Intervention • Career Programs • Diversity Club • Drug and Alcohol Counselling • International Education • Learning Assistance • Library Learning Commons • Mental Health Clinician • Peer Counsellors • Resource Program • RCMP Liaison
FIND out more about Careers and Programs Career Coordinators Ms. Bedwell Mr. Hurd Mr. McParland Center Managers Mrs. Rouleau- Career Mrs. Gonzales - Counselling
Dual Credit Programs Rutland Senior Based Programs • Emergency Medical Responder • Forestry • Residential Construction Mount Boucherie Based Programs • Hairdressing Visit the Career Centre • Animation: Vancouver Film School for more information Kelowna Secondary Based Programs • Auto Service Technician George Elliot Secondary Based Program • Certified Educational Assistant (CEA)
Dual Credit Programs Okanagan College Based Programs Include: - Welding - Carpentry & Construction - Electrical - Plumbing - Automotive Technician Visit the - Automotive Collision Repair Career Centre for more information - Aircraft Maintenance - Culinary Arts BCIT Based Programs - Electrical - Heavy Duty Mechanics - Computer Information Service Administration
MBS Course Policy Grade 10 : 8 courses inside timetable NO SPARES Grade 11 : 8 courses inside timetable NO SPARES 6/7 courses inside timetable Grade 12: 6/7 courses inside timetable *3 courses minimum per semester * outside of timetable (OTT) courses counted separately Online courses are ‘extra’ & not part of timetable course count
Stay Informed School announcements are posted on the website, monitors & MyEd web app Don’t miss out on upcoming events Read Bear Necessities daily Bear Tracks Weekly memo sent home to parents every Friday via email
STAY INFORMED Bear Tracks Bear Necessities Website Instagram; mbssbears humansofboucherie
Course Selection Timeline • GMS Grade 9’s • Grade Level Presentation @ GMS: Jan. 24 th • Student/Parent Presentation MPR: Jan. 27 rd 7:00 • Student/Parent Presentation @WFN Youth Centre Feb. 4 th at 6:00 • Students enter course selection in MyEd: Feb. 5 th • Spring – Course Verifications • Spring – Articulation and school visits • June – Schedules to students
Plan Carefully! • Course Selection: Talk, research and choose! • What you choose now will impact what courses we offer, and will shape your schedule in September! • Make thoughtful choices – keep doors open for the future!
What to do now? •Talk to your student/parents •Consult the Course Selection Guide on the MBSS Website •Speak to teachers •Review Grad Requirements •Check Post-Secondary Requirements •Complete Online Course Selection Form
Thank you! We will stay to answer any questions you may still have. http://www.mbs.sd23.bc.ca
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