~Grade 11 Course Planning~

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Grade 11 Course Planning
Seaquam Secondary
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Overview

• Overview of Graduation Requirements
• Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements
• Grade 11 courses
• What about Math?
• What about a Language?
• Questions

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2004 Graduation Program
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Graduation Requirements
Language Arts 10 4 Credits Language Arts 11
(English or Communication) 4 Credits Language
Arts 12 (English or Communication) 4 Credits
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies 10 4 Credits Social Studies 11
or Civics 11 4 Credits
SCIENCE
Science 10 4 Credits A Science 11 or 12 4
Credits
MATH
Math 10 4 Credits Math 11or 12 4 Credits
P.E.
Physical Education 10 4 Credits
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4
Credits
F.A. A.S.
Planning 10 4 Credits Graduation
Transition 4 Credits
OTHER
ELECTIVES
Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28
Credits
80 Credits
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Provincial Exams

• English 10 (20)
• Mathematics 10 (20)
• Science 10 (20)
• Social Studies 11 or (20)
• Civic Studies 11 (20)
• English 12 (40)
• Final mark is a blend of school marks and
  provincial exam

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Thats GraduationNow what about
Post-Secondary?
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ENTRANCE TO UBC
Entrance to University

• Do you have the grades to go to a major
  university?
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• ARTS English 12 and 3 other Academic Courses
•   SCIENCE English 12, Ma12, and 2 other grade
  12 courses with at least one from Bi12,
  Ch12, Geo12, or Ph12
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• ENGINEERING English 12, Ch11 Ch12, Ma12,
  Ph11 Ph12, SS11 or Civics 11
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Entrance to University

• Past GPAs needed to gain entrance to UBC

01 03 05 07
ARTS 77 82 82 82
SCIENCES 82 87 89 86
ENGINEERING 83 81 80 81
COMMERCE supplemental application required 92 89 84 84
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Post Secondary Studies

• In order to choose the best institution to attend
  for your post secondary studies, a student will
  want to conduct their own research. Initial
  research online is an effective way to learn
  current information about each individual school
  and its campuses. A knowledgeable student will
  research all colleges or universities in order to
  make an educated decision. Look for schools that
  will provide you with opportunities that suit
  your needs, both educationally and socially.
  Another key decision factor should be to uncover
  a learning institution that will provide you with
  the best options and opportunities after you
  complete your undergraduate studies. Follow the
  links below to begin your research
• Note General admission requirements are
  considered in order to be accepted into the
  institution itself. There are likely further
  requirements for individual programs that must
  be researched, and met as well.
• There are also one-stop websites that will help
  to put all of the above information at your
  finger tips with links to every post secondary
  institution across Canada. Seaquam is registered
  to and highly recommends accessing an easy to
  navigate website called Career Cruising.
• http//www.careercruising.com/
• username seaquam
• password (you need to ask your child for
  this!!)
• Universities are starting to look at Grade 11
  marks for entrance requirements.

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Entrance to College or BCIT

• LANGARA
• KWANTLEN
• DOUGLAS
• BCIT
• Minimum admission requirements is Grade 12
  graduation or equivalent, and English 12 or
  Communications 12. Individual programs have
  their own requirements.
• Note - Kwantlen and Douglas now have a required
  minimum GPA for English

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What courses do I take next year?
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Required Courses

• English 11 / Communications 11
• Social Studies 11 or/both Civic Studies 11
• Mathematics
• Biology 11 / Chemistry 11 / Physics 11
• or
• Earth Science 11
• or
• Science and Technology 11 (satisfies grad program
  but not science requirement for post-secondary
  inst.)

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Challenge Courses

• AP and Challenge courses are all gone.

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International Baccaleaureate

• The IB Diploma is a prestigious international
  pre-university qualification and is recognized by
  universities and governments throughout the
  world.  It has been in existence for over 30
  years and is now offered in more than 1,000
  schools in 95 countries. 
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• All IB Diploma students take six subjects across
  the disciplines in a manner that assures both
  breadth and depth of study.  Learning how to
  learn and how to evaluate information critically
  in a global world is an important part of the IB
  Diploma Programme.  Personal growth alongside
  academic growth is another.  Flexibility of
  choice allows students to follow their interests
  while the structure of the diploma safeguards the
  breadth of study.  The deliberate combination of
  breadth and depth in both academic and personal
  areas equips students with the skills and
  attitudes they require for higher education or
  employment, and engender international
  understanding and responsible citizenship.
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• An international education does not replace a
  national one, but refocuses it and adds to it. 
  We live in a world of global economies and
  communications and Seaquam recognizes that
  students will be part of this world and need the
  education that allows them to live and to succeed
  in it.
• IB Program Questions? For any IB Program
  questions, please contact the IB/DP Coordinator
  at dmatthews_at_deltasd.bc.ca
• Applications due February 9th. 

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International Baccaleaureate

• English
• History
• Psychology
• Art
• Extended Essay
• Chemistry
• Sports, Exercise Health Science

• Biology
• Physics
• Music
• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

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Elective Options

• Language 11/ Ch/11
• Studio Arts 11 Fabric and Fiber
• Cafeteria Training 11
• Caf. 11 Baking and Pastry
• Textile Studies 11
• Carpentry Joinery 11
• Business Computer Application 11
• Accounting 11
• Drafting Design 11
• Auto Technology 11
• Metal Fabrication Machining 11
• Technology 11
• Info. Comm. Technology 11
• Physical Education / Leadership
• Yearbook Production 11
• Writing 11

• Psychology 11
• Peer Tutoring 11 (LAC/ESL/Music/PE/Life
  Skills/Core/Art/Technology)
• Concert Band 11
• Music 11 Jazz Band (X Block)
• Music 11 Concert Choir
• Theatre Production Acting 11
• Technical Theatre 11
• Film and Television/Video 11
• Media Arts 11 Animation
• Art Foundations 11
• Studio Arts 11 Printmaking Design
• ESL
• Strategies for Learning (LD/LAC)

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Elective Options

• Guitar 9 - 12
• Dance 9 - 12
• Photography 9 - 12

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Elective Options

• PE 11 Choices
• - PE 11 Co-Ed
• - PE 11 Leadership
• - PE 11/12 Womens Only
• - PE 11/12 Superfit
• - PE 11/12 Mens Only

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Elective Options

• Independent Study Option
• only if all of the following criteria are met
• A student has a minimum of 6 academic courses.
• A student has significant outside commitments
  (attach your letter to your application).
• A student has explained, in writing, the
  rationale for the request.
• A student has signed parental support.
• A student has exemplary attendance and does not
  present any discipline concerns.
• A student has received approval from the
  Administration.
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• Please note In no situation will a grade 11
  student be able to take fewer than 7 courses
  unless there are exceptional circumstances.
• Applications are on the Seaquam/ for students /
  counselling website

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Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry
Training (ACE IT)

• Professional Cook Training 1 3 blocks
• Automotive Service Technician 1 4 blocks
• Open House
• Thursday Feb. 16th
• Afternoon 145 245
• Evening 700 to 830

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Delta Academies

• Baseball - Sands
• Dance - Delta secondary
• Film Acting - The Studio at Delta Manor
• Hockey - South Delta Secondary
• Hockey - Burnsview
• Soccer - South Delta
• Softball - Seaquam
• New for 2012
• Film Production - The Studio at Delta Manor
• Lacrosse ( Girls and Boys) - Delta Secondary
• Sustainable Earth - South Delta Secondary
• Applications are online. Brochures are at the
  front office.

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The Math Question
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Implications of Math

• Any Math 11 course (Pre-Calculus 11 or
  Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 ) will graduate a
  student from high school with a Dogwood.
• Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 may not meet some
  post-secondary requirements.
• Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 cannot be
  alternated with Principles. They are two very
  different programs.
• Any student requesting to move from
  Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 into
  Pre-Calculus 11 is recommended to take summer
  school at the previous grade level.
• It is recommended that students wishing to take
  Pre-Calculus 12 have a C or better in
  Pre-Calculus 11 .

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What about a Language?
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What About a Language?
UBC
Language 11 for certain faculties
Language 11 for all faculties except Sciences and
Engineering
UVIC
SFU
Beginners Language 11 for all faculties
UNBC

• No Language Requirement

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Language Options

• French 10, 11, 12
• Intro. Spanish 11, Spanish 11,12
• Intro. Japanese 11, Japanese 11, 12

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Language Challenge Exams

• Language Challenge for those students with a
  background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese,
  Punjabi, Korean, German, they may apply to write
  a challenge exam to earn language 11 and 12
  credits. Those who challenge the language 12 exam
  carry on to write the provincial in June.

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Summer School

• 4 Week
• 1 hr 45 min. class
• 2 course maximum
• Reg. based on failure
• No electives

• 6 Week
• 3 hour class
• Morning or Afternoon
• No electives

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Night School

• Many core courses offered
• Mondays / Wednesdays
• Tuesdays / Thursdays
• No electives

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External Credits

• Students may earn credits toward graduation
  through training programs outside of school
• Dance (Royal Academy of Dance)
• Music (Royal Conservatory of Music)
• Sports (Provincial or National team level)
• Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)
• Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification)
• Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours)
• Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours)
• Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program)
• First Aid (WCB level II and III)
• students are asked to bring documentation as
  proof of credit

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Passport to Education

• Offered by the Ministry of Education
• Grades 10 -12
• Earn up to 1000 for post-secondary
• For students demonstrating high achievement in
  academic and non-academic areas
• Based on their best 5 subjects
• Awarded to the top 30 of each grade
• Gr. 10 250
• Gr. 11 250
• Gr. 12 500

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Parent Connect

• Course selection online..
• System is open for registration between the dates
  of Feb. 22nd and Feb. 29th

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Parent Night

• February 21st. 630 pm
• This power point will be online on the Seaquam
  webiste.

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Questions?

• Volunteering - Scholarships
• Homework
• Behaviour
• Attendance

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Questions?

• Future Changes
• - choose wisely elective spaces are at a
  premium and space is limited. After verification,
  changes will NOT be made.

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Important Dates

• Anything Goes Musical Feb. 15th to 18th
• Seafast March 2nd to 3rd
• Second Report Card March 15th
• Spring Break March 19th to April 2nd

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