Handsworth Secondary School 2019-2020 Grade 12 Programming Information Evening
Overview of the Session • Introductions • Review of High School Graduation Requirement – DVR • Post Secondary Information • Important dates for Grade 12’s • Question Period
Contact • Counsellor – Trina Infanta tinfanta@sd44.ca • Vice-Principal – Justin Wong jwong@sd44.ca
The Handsworth Community developed empowered, innovative and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity
The World of the Senior Student….. • Questions and decisions – ex. post-secondary or work, what program and career choice, who am I as an individual…… • Pressure to graduate, to get in to university, to gain work experience, to manage extra-curricular activities • Social influences and changes • Developmental transition from adolescent to adult • Socio-emotional challenges
So many choices… A year off – Work, Voluntouring, Gap year to travel Apprenticeship Programs – Begin in highschool, BCIT, VCC Career Programs/University Transfer – Capilano University University – BC and beyond
Graduation Program • Language Arts 10* 4 credits • Language Arts 11 4 credits • Language Arts 12* 4 credits • Social Studies 10 4 credits • Social Studies 11*, or B.C. First Nations Studies 12* 4 credits • Science 10* 4 credits • Science 11 or 12 4 credits • Mathematics 10* 4 credits • Mathematics 11 or 12 4 credits • Physical Education 10 4 credits • Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4 credits • Planning 10 4 credits • Graduation Transition Requirement 4 credits • Elective Courses 28 credits • Grand Total: 80 Credits
Gradation Program – continued Elective Credit 28 credits A minimum 16 credit (4 courses) must be at the Gr.12 level (this includes and English 12 course) TOTAL 80 Credits min. 30 Hours of work experience (paid or volunteer total over grade 10-12)
3 year Overview for English Program students Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English/Communication English Social Studies Social Studies 11/12 Career Life Education Science Science 11/12 Elective Math Math 11/12 Elective Physical Education Elective Elective Planning Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
French Immersion Program Planner
3 year Overview for French Immersion Program students Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English/Communication English Social Studies Science Humaine or Historie Career Life Education Science Science 11/12 Francais Langue Math Math 11/12 Elective Physical Education Francais Langue Elective Planning Elective Elective Francais Langue Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
Math Department Pathways
Options in Language Arts • In Grade 12 • English 12 • English 12 – Theatre Performance • Creative Writing (as an additional option, does not take the place of English 12 graduation requirement)
Options in Science • Students must take at least one Science 11 or 12 • Science Courses • Anatomy & Physiology 12 • Physics 12 • Chemistry 12 • AP Chemistry 12 • Environmental Science 12
Social Studies Electives • 20 th Century History 12 • Physical Geography 12 • Comparative Cultures 12 • BC First Peoples 12 • Law Studies 12 • Social Justice 12 • Genocide Studies 12 • * Economics 12 does not meet Social Studies graduation requirement
Options in Languages • French 12 • Spanish 12 • AP French Language and Culture 12
Exit vs. Entrance • High School Graduation – Exit • *80 credits (min) over 3 years as specified • * No second language is required to graduate • Entrance – Post Secondary • High School Graduation WITH specific institution entrance requirement such as: • Language 11 is not required to enter an apprenticeship • Language 11 is not required to enter most colleges and universities outside of BC • Language 11 is required to enter some universities in BC
Options for Electives • Home Economics: Food Studies, Textiles. • Business Education: Accounting, Marketing, Economics, AP Macroeconomics, YELL. • Physical Education: Active Living, Fitness & Conditioning, Sport Leadership. • Skills & Technology Education: Automotive, Woodwork, Robotics, Drafting, Engineering, Computer Programming, AP Computer Science Principles. • Arts: Art Studio, Studio Arts 2D/3D, Graphic Arts, Photography, Yearbook. • Music & Choir: Choral Music, Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Strings, Concerti Strings. • Theatre: Film & Television, Theatre Production, Drama, Directing & Script Development. • Dance: Choreography (Just Dance, Studio, Crew, Squad) & Performance (Squad, Crew, Studio). **Crew & Squad require auditions
Study Block Application • You may apply for a study block if you meet ALL of the following criteria: • You are a Grad 11 or 12 student • You have a challenging course load or extraordinary extra-curricular commitments • You have a good attendance history • You have a good record of citizenship
Advanced Placement Courses • Opportunity to earn 1 st year university credit (check university websites) • Internationally recognized AP exams written in May • AP courses offered: • AP Computer Science 12 • AP Calculus 12 • AP Microeconomics 12 • AP Chemistry 12 • AP French Language and Culture 12 (*dual credit with FRAL 12) • AP Studio Art (drawing, 2D, 3D) • www. apcentral.collegeboard.com
Flexible Options • External Credits • Course Challenge Exam for Languages – French, Mandarin, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish • Distributed Learning • Enhanced Programs
Distributed Learning Courses (NVSD) Successful students are self-motivated, organized, and independent learners • English 12 • French 12 • BC First Nations 12 • Geography 12 • History 12 • Law 12 • Biology 12 • Chemistry 12 • Physics 12 • Math 12 Foundations • Math 12 Pre-Calculus • PE 12
Enhanced Programs • Artists for kids (10-12) • Advanced Placement Program AP (12) • Apprenticeship Training & Work Experience (10-12) • Basketball Academy (8-12) • Dance Academy (8-12) • Digital Media Academy Lite (10) • Digital Media Academy (11-12) • Distributed Learning (10-12) • Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership (10) • Field Hockey Academy (8-12) • French immersion (8-12)
Enhanced Programs continued • Hockey Academy (8-12) • International Baccalaureate IB (8 & 11 entry) • Leadership (10) • Lacrosse Academy (8-12) • Outdoor Academy (10) • Performance Learning Program (8-12) • Soccer Academy (8-12) • Volleyball Academy (8-12) • Young Entrepreneurship and Leadership YELL (11-12)
Work Experience – Career Explorations • Designed to give students some career insights • Opportunities to gain relevant work experience • Taken as an 8 th course • Regular class for 8 weeks before placement • Must complete 100 hours • Check out the Handsworth Careers Website http://hsscareercenter.weebly.com/
University Entrance Requirements • Entrance requirements have changed over the last few years and will continue to do so. • It is imperative to check and recheck specific university admission requirements • A brief review of entrance requirements to UBC and SFU for September 2019 are on the handout. • American schools need SAT results – recommend writing in Grade 11 – email for details
University Entrance Requirements continued • Many universities in Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes require 5 academic courses (including English 12) instead of 4 • Important change – SFU now requires 5 from the approved list • Both UBC & SFU are using a core assessment so the number and quality of courses count • Capilano University – offers a variety of diploma and degree programs • A stepping stone with university transfer programs • AP & Workplace Math 11/12 accepted as entrance • Language 11 not nessary
Scholarships Scholarships come from three areas: post-secondary institutions, external organizations/government, and Handsworth Secondary Handsworth Scholarship Bursary application gives students access to over $80,000 in grant money • Decisions are based on various factors and not only grades – including volunteer experience, community roles, clubs etc. • Be sure to look at the criteria as some awards are for specific areas • Deadline is sometime in February **Further information will be available in September
Ways to Communicate • Handsworth website for: • For course programming guide/presentation • Staff email links • School activities • Newsletter email • Important information from the PAC – http://www.handsworthpac.com/ • Twitter/Facebook links
Programming Timeline Parent Meeting – January 29 Grade Assembly – February 4 Class Visits – February 12-16 Forms Due to Main Office - February 22 Course Verifications – not confirmations (late April)
Remember…take your time! Choose carefully – no advantage to being first for handing in your course programming sheet.
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