COURSE SELECTION 2016-2017
School Administration INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCTIONS ����������������������������� Ms. Susan Montabello, Principal Mr. Cesare Martino, Vice-Principal Mr. David Mushens, Vice-Principal
Counselling Department ����������������������������� Mr. Steve Bermann A - K Mr. Amarjit Sidhu L - Z
Course Selection ����������������������������� � The course selection form is like a contract � Schools are staffed and timetabled according to the information on these forms � Only those courses that have a sufficient number of students registered will be offered
Course Selection ����������������������������� � Students are required to take 8 courses � Only students with incomplete timetables or errors will be allowed course corrections in September � Please check course verification forms carefully Something for Everyone!
Course Selection Process ����������������������������� � Course Selection Grade Presentations Grade 11 - 12 February 16 & 17 Grade 10 - 11 February 18 & 19 Grade 9 - 10 February 23 & 24 Grade 8 - 9 February 25 & 26 ELL February 27 � Presentations and individual consultation � Students complete course selection online � Online course selection closes March 4th � Hand in course selection with parent signature
What’s New This Year For Course Selection? ����������������������������� � Course selection will be done online this year. � Students will receive a login password and will enter their courses at home with parental guidance. � A paper copy will be collected at the end of course selection presentation.
Grade 9 Program ����������������������������� Foundation Studies Selected Studies � English 9 � Electives � Social Studies 9 � Language � Mathematics 9 � Fine Art � Science 9 � Applied Skill � Physical Education 9 Students are expected to take 8 courses Cariboo Hill
Grade 10 Program ����������������������������� Foundation Studies Selected Studies � English 10 � Electives � Social Studies 10 � Language � Science 10 � Fine Art � Mathematics 10 � Applied Skill � Physical Education 10 � Planning 10* Students are expected to take 8 courses, but may choose to take additional coursework offered outside the timetable Cariboo Hill
Math Options for Grades 9 & 10 ����������������������������� Grade 9 � Foundations of Math 9 � Foundations of Math 9 Honours (80% or higher in Math 8 and teacher recommendation) Grade 10 � Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (Below 60% in Math 9) � Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 � Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Honours
Language Elective Options ����������������������������� A second language is not required for graduation, but is required for direct admission to some universities � French 9, 10, 11 � Spanish 9, 10, 11 or � Intro Spanish 11 � Spanish 11
Grade 9 and 10 Electives ����������������������������� Fine Arts: Art Band/Beginner’s Band Choir Dance Drama Theatre Production Applied Skills: Business Computer Applications Business Education Drafting Electronics Home Ec./Textiles Intro Computer Applications Mechanics Transportation Power & Woodwork Energy Leadership
Graduation Requirements ����������������������������� 80 credits over Grades 10, 11, 12 Including… � English 10, 11 & 12 or Communications 11 & 12 or English 12: First Peoples � Social Studies 10 & 11 or BC First Nations 12 � Science 10 & 11 or 12 � Mathematics 10 & 11 or 12 � Physical Education 10 � Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, or 11, or 12 � Planning 10 � Graduation Transitions 12
Graduation Requirements ����������������������������� Five Mandatory Provincial Exams 1. English 10 (worth 20%) 2. Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 or Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 (worth 20%) 3. Science 10 (worth 20%) 4. Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 (worth 20%) 5. English 12 or English 12: First Peoples or Communications 12 (worth 40%)
����������������������������� Questions? Please contact your child’s counsellor Visit our website for Course Selection Info: cariboo.sd41.bc.ca
Grade 11 & 12 Programs ����������������������������� Foundation Studies Foundation Studies � English 12 or English 12: � English 11 or First Peoples or Communications 11 Communications12 � Social Studies 11 or � Grade 12* BC First Nations 12 � Grade 12* � A Science 11 � Grade 12* � A Mathematics 11 � Grad Transitions 12 Students are expected to take 8 courses, but may choose to take additional coursework offered outside the timetable Cariboo Hill
Graduation Requirements 12 ����������������������������� Ms. Larisch � 150 minutes/week of physical activity � 30 hours of work experience or community service � A student-led interview in grade 12 � A graduation transition plan that will help students set goals for post-secondary education or career pursuits
Advancement/AP ����������������������������� Students are now able to accelerate within the school year in order to incorporate AP classes into their educational program: AP English AP Economics AP Calculus AB AP Physics AP Chemistry AP Computer Science A* AP Psychology AP Macroeconomics AP Biology AP Statistics AP courses offer: � access to rigorous college-level work � exploration of subjects at a deeper level of learning � confidence, time management and study skills � advanced research and communication skills � creative, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Advancement/AP ����������������������������� Benefits of AP: � AP can replace a grade 12 ministry course for graduation � AP class mark/grade can be used as an admission course for university applications in place of a ministry course � Optional AP May exam mark can be used for first year university course credit (4=86%, 5=96%) ie. AP Statistics = Stat 101(3)/SFU or Stat 200(3)/UBC ie. AP Biology = BISC 101(4) & BISC 102(4)/SFU BIOL 1 st year(8)/UBC
IDS – Independent Directed Studies ����������������������������� Independent Directed Studies: � allows students to study in more detail a topic of their interest � area of study extends learning from a ministry course � offers an independent but supported program of study � earns 1 credit for every 30 hours of study, up to 4 credits=120 hours Talk to your counsellor… Apply at: burnaby.online@sd41.bc.ca
External Credits ����������������������������� External credits may be obtained in areas outside of school Music, Dance, Drama � Language Certificates/Assessments/Challenge � Sports, Athletics, Coaching � Cadets, 4-H, Guides, Scouts � Water Safety, First Aid � ICBC Driver Training �
Career Programs ����������������������������� Ms. Karen Jackson Something for Everyone!
Career Preparation Program ����������������������������� � WEX 12A is an elective, four-credit course for Grade 11 and 12 students with credit granted at the end of Grade 12 � Organized into eight program areas: Business � Fine Arts � Fitness � Health � Liberal Arts � Science � Tourism � Trades & Technology � � 90 hours of work experience that provides a unique source of valuable experience and information that directly impacts post- secondary decisions CPWE 12
Industry Training Programs ����������������������������� These programs offer a unique partnership with post-secondary institutions or local industries. Students can: � begin formal apprenticeship training � earn graduation credits � gain recognized industry certification � develop industry-standard portfolios of their work � make invaluable connections in their chosen field Ms. Jackson Will Be Visiting Classes To Discuss ACE-IT And Work Experience Programs
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