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T ODAY: 3 YEAR RULE ~ Policy of S.D. No 23 ~ A student has 3 years to achieve graduation starting at grade 10. If students do not achieve graduation by the end of the grade 12 year, further courses will be available at Central Schools in


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  2. 3 YEAR RULE ~ Policy of S.D. No 23 ~ A student has 3 years to achieve graduation starting at grade 10. If students do not achieve graduation by the end of the grade 12 year, further courses will be available at Central Schools in Kelowna, NOT at GESS .

  3. You must choose:  An English 10 (+alt)  A math 10  A PE 10  2 electives  3 alternates

  4. Overview  Future Planning  Graduation Requirements  Academic Course Options  Elective Course Options  Course Policies  Things to Consider  Questions

  5. PLANNING for the FUTURE ~ DO YOUR RESEARCH! ~ myblueprint.ca/sd23 www.educationplannerbc.ca & PSI websites

  6. PLANNING for the FUTURE ~ Trades Programs ~ Career & Life Programs Coordinator: MR. DOUG MERAW • Secondary School Apprenticeship • Dual credit PROGRAM • Ha irdre ssing • E me rg e nc y Me dic a l Re spo nde r • Co llisio n Re pa ir • Ho me Suppo rt/ Re side nt Ca re Atte nda nt • Jo ine ry • Auto mo tive Se rvic e T e c hnic ia n Pro g ra m • She e t Me ta l • Airc ra ft Ma inte na nc e E ng ine e r Me c ha nic / Struc ture s • Ca rpe ntry • He a vy Duty/ Co mme rc ia l T ra nspo rt Me c ha nic s • R.V. T e c hnic ia n • Re side ntia l Co nstruc tio n • We lding • Die se l E ng ine Me c ha nic • Culina ry Arts • F o re stry • E le c tric ia n • Co mpute r Syste m Se rvic e T e c hnic ia n • Ce rtifie d E duc a tio n Assista nt (CE A)

  7. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Gr 10 + Gr. 11 + Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum GRADE 10 • an English 10 • Social Studies 10 • Science 10 • a Math 10 • a PE 10 • Career Ed 10 PLUS additional courses (electives)

  8. English Students will choose from: Literary Studies & Composition 10 Spoken Language & Composition 10 New Media & Composition 10 Creative Writing & Composition 10 See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  9. Social Studies Social Studies 10 Students will choose a Social Studies 12 course during grade 11 or 12 to meet graduation requirements. BC First Peoples 12 Genocide 12 Law 12 Human Geography 12 20 th Century World History 12 See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  10. SCIENCE 10 Students will choose a science 11 or 12 course during grade 11 or 12 to meet graduation requirements. Sciences Science for Citizens 11 Life Sciences 11 Anatomy & Physiology 12 Chemistry 11/12 Strong math background needed! Foundations Math 10 minimum! Physics 11/12 Strong math background needed! Foundations Math 10 minimum! Recommended take Ma 11 before or concurrently with Physics 11. See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  11. Math Workplace Foundations of Math & Math 10 Pre-Calculus 10 Workplace Pre-Calculus 11 / 12 Math 11 Calculus 12 Foundations 11 (12?) …and possibly others! See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  12. Math Important notes:  ALL Math course  Consider your  Pre-Calculus is paths are valid & skills, your interests, strongly “good” courses. & your goals. recommended for math, science &  Talk to your most business teachers! programs. It leaves maximum options for post-secondary. What is the right path for you? See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  13. Physical Health PHE 10 Fitness & Conditioning 10-12 Education Active Living 11-12 Team Sports (F&C) 10-12 Students have the Golf Academy 9-12 option to choose additional PE courses Hockey Academy 9-12 as electives. Soccer Academy 9-12 Recreational Dance 10-12 Dance Academy 9-12 See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants . Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  14. Physical & Health Education ACADEMIES SOCCER ACADEMY $ 350 Payment due DANCE ACADEMY $ 250 IN FULL HOCKEY ACADEMY $ 600 *Goalies $300 by Friday, GOLF ACADEMY $ 675 March 8 th Includes Jr Membership at Okanagan Golf Club See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  15. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Gr. 10 PLANNING  an English 10  Science 10  S.S. 10  a math 10  a PE 10  Career Education 10  Course #7 Elective studies grade 10  Course #8

  16. Remember: GRADE 10 ELECTIVES Open to all grade 10 students regardless of prior experience. Some exceptions apply (ie: Band, languages) See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants . Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  17. What about a LANGUAGE? ~ great idea! 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!

  18. Languages Spanish French Beginners 11 Sp 11 Sp12 French 8 through 12 Can enter Beginner’s Spanish 11 in grade 9 2 nd Language to gr 11 level needed to go straight to university in some cases Language to gr 12 level needed for graduation from some university programs (particularly ARTS based) See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants . Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  19. ~ Band ~ Drawing & Painting ~ Ceramics & Fine Arts Sculpture ~ Recreational ~ Photography Dance ~ Dance ~ Drama Academy See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants . Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  20. Leadership Applied Skills Video Foods Production, Digital Fashion & Design, Sewing Drafting Woodcraft, Tech. Ed., Metal, Art Metal Jewelery See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants . Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  21. Outside of the Timetable Choir See the Course Description Booklet online for course information. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants . Course offerings dependent upon # of participants .

  22. External Credits A student can earn school credits for some specific programs: • Driver Training Course • Girl Guides / Cadets • Provincial & National level sport teams • NLS & Bronze Cross (swimming) • Royal Conservatory Music levels * Credits are given for SPECI FI C levels of participation as * determined by the Ministry of Education. Check with a counsellor!

  23. Get more information:  Review this Powerpoint on the GES website!  Talk to teachers! • Math = Mr. Mackenzie • English = Mrs. Matheson & Mrs. Erickson • SS = Ms. Cornock & Mrs. Elliott • Science = Mr. Robinson & Mrs. Ramsey • PE = Mr. Frechette • Language = Mrs. Davidson • Applied Skills = Mrs. Meraw • Fine Arts = Mr. McGarry

  24. Get more information: Course Selection Booklets can be viewed at: GESS School Website http://www.ges.sd23.bc.ca (Student tab - Course Selection)

  25. GES Course Policy Gra de 10: 8 c ourse s inside time ta ble NO SPARE S Gra de 11: 8 c ourse s inside time ta ble NO SPARE S Gra de 12: 7 c ourse s inside time ta ble *doe s not inc lude T r ansitions , outside of T T c our se s c ounte d se par ate ly **Online courses are ‘extra’ & not part of timetable course count.

  26. Online Education Be realistic! This is NOT the ‘easier’ way to take a course!

  27. Plan Carefully! Cha ng ing c ourse s will NOT be simple a nd e xtra spa c e in a ny c ourse is not g ua ra nte e d.

  28. You must choose:  An English 10 (+alt)  A math 10  A PE 10  2 electives  3 alternates

  29. Course Selection Dates: COURSE SELECTION IS NEXT WEEK! Deadline for selections & any changes: Thursday, FEB. 28 TH

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