Course Planning

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Course Planning
South Delta Secondary

• Ms. C. Bodman
• Counsellor

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Overview

• Overview of Graduation Requirements
• Graduation Transitions
• Post-Secondary
• What do I take next year?
• Resources
• Questions?

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Graduation Requirements
Language Arts 10 4 Credits Language Arts
11 4 Credits Language Arts 12 4 Credits
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies 10 4 Credits A Social Studies
11 4 Credits
SCIENCE
Science 10 4 Credits A Science 11 4 Credits
MATH
A Math 10 4 Credits A Math 11 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
Transitions 4 Credits
OTHER
ELECTIVES
Elective Courses (3 must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits
80 Credits
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Provincial Exams
Graduation Requirements

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

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Provincial Scholarship Program Graduation
Program Examination 1,000 Scholarship

• As a result of the cancellation of optional
  provincial examinations, the Provincial
  Scholarships will be awarded based on students
  performance on the Graduation Program Exams.
  These revisions are intended to recognize
  students academic excellence across the suite of
  graduation provincial exams.

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Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship
criteria

• At least a B (73) final mark ( school mark and
  provincial mark combined) in ONE of the Gr. 12
  Language Arts namely, English 12,
  Communications 12, Francais Language premiere 12,
  or English 12 First Peoples. Note that the exam
  and school mark are both considered.
• Three Bs (73 or higher) on ANY provincial exam
  Science 10, English 10, Math 10, Social Studies
  11, a Language Art 12.
• Please note this B is based on the
  provincial exam mark alone.
  It does not include the school mark.
• One A (86 or higher) on any of the Gr.10-12
  exams listed above ( which includes the Grade 12
  Language Arts exams).

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Samples

• English 12 74 B (Combined school
  and exam mark)
• Science 10 73 B exam
  only
• Social Studies 11 75 B exam
  only
• Math 10 86 A exam only
• Three Bs and one A. At least a B in a Language
  Arts 12. This student qualifies for the
  1,000.00 scholarship.

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Sample

• Francais Langue 12 87 A based on
  combined school mark and provincial exam mark.
• Sciences Humaines 11 78 B exam only
• English 10 79 B exam only
• English 12 74 B exam only
• One A and three Bs. At least a B in a Grade 12
  language Art, in this case Francais Langue 12.
  This student qualifies for the Graduation Program
  Examination Scholarship.

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Sample

• English 12 69 C (Combined school and exam
  mark)
• Math 10 86 A Exam mark only
• Science 10 90 A Exam mark only
• Socials 11 85 B Exam mark
  only
• This student does not qualify since he did not
  achieve at least a B in a Language Arts 12.

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Provincial Scholarship, continued

• If you wish to try to upgrade your exam mark by
  re-writing any of your Grade 10 provincial exams
  ( English 10, Science 10 or Math 10) you should
  see Mr. Johnston immediately to register. These
  exam re-writes will be written on dates/times set
  by the Ministry of Education either before or
  during the June 2012 exam sessions.
• Your highest score will be used to determine your
  eligibility for the provincial scholarship.

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Graduation Transitions

• Successful completion is required to graduate
• Grad transitions starts in Planning 10 and
  culminates in Grade 12. It is an opportunity for
  students to reflect on their knowledge and
  abilities and plan for life after graduation.
  Students must collect evidence of their
  achievements in the following required areas
• Personal health develop a personal health plan
  and document 150 min/week of moderate to vigorous
  physical activity.
• Community Connections Participate in at least
  30 hours of paid work experience and/or voluntary
  community service.
• Career and life Transition Plan Explore
  personal and career goals and create a plan for
  life after graduation, including a budget.

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Grad Transitions

• In July, all information and directions for
  completing the requirements of Grad Transitions
  will be available on our school website.
• Students may complete Grad Transitions over the
  summer. It may also be taken in your 8 block Gr.
  12 timetable or as a 9th X block course.
• Participation in Graduation activities is
  contingent
• upon completion of required Grad
  Transitions
• sections within a prescribed time frame.

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Post-Secondary
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Entrance to Research Universities

• All Universities require English 12.
• Each university has different course requirements
  for entrance
• School Math Languages
  Sciences
• UBC
• Arts Math 11 PC/Found 12 Language 11(12)
  Science 11
• Commerce Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11
  Science 11
• Engineering Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11
  Physics Chemistry 12
• Sciences Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11
  Physics Chemistry 11 1 Science 12
• SFU
• Arts Math 11 P/Found 11 Intro. Lang. 11
  Science 11
• Business Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11
  Science 11
• Engineering Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang.
  11 Physics Chemistry 12
• Sciences Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11
  Phys 11 Chem 11
• 2 Science 12s
• UVIC same as SFU, except language 11 required
  for Humanities only otherwise, no language
  requirement.
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Entrance to College, Teaching Universities or
BCIT

• Langara BCIT
• Douglas Vancouver Community College
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University
• Vancouver Island University
• Thompson Rivers University
• Entrance to College, a Teaching University or
  BCIT requires ENGLISH 12 for most programs.
  But instead of an average GPA specific 1st year
  courses have grade requirements. For example to
  take 1st year Chemistry at Langara a student
  would need a minimum 73 in Chem 12 and a 60 in
  Math 12.

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English 12

• With the exception of very few programs English
  12 is required for Post-secondary
  AdmissionAlso, in most cases English 12 has a
  minimum grade requirement for admission into any
  1st year college and university classes. If this
  grade is not met then students will have to write
  a English Placement Test such as the Language
  Proficiency Index Test (LPI).SFU and Kwantlen
  need 60 for 1st year admission.UBC Van needs
  70 in English 11 or English 12

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Implications of Math

• Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from
  high school with a Dogwood Certificate.
• Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students
  wanting to pursue science/engineering based
  careers. Universities require this math for
  Business also. The curriculum includes
• Trigonometry Relations and Functions
  Combinatorics Algebra Expressions and
  Equations.
• Foundations of Math is primarily for students
  wanting to pursue Arts at a research university
  or college, or Business at BCIT. The curriculum
  includes
• Geometry Reasoning Data and Statistics Linear
  Quadratic Relations Interest Investment
  Probability Combinatorics

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More Math

• Apprenticeship and Workplace Math is primarily
  for students wanting to pursue apprenticeships,
  trades, some technologies, humanities or fine
  arts at college.
• This is not a high school to university entrance
  admission course. If a student wants to pursue
  a Fine Arts or Humanities degree (English,
  History, Philosophy, Languages, Cultural
  Studies such as Social Justice/Womens
  Studies/Pacific Rim Studies/Art History etc.)
  they would have to go to college first then
  transfer to university.
• The curriculum includes Finance
  Measurement Data Analysis Trigonometry
• Scale and Proportion.
• Math and English are important courses with
  regards to post-secondary entrance so please be
  aware of all possible post-secondary requirements
  when selecting courses.

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Pre-Calculus MA 12 AND Calculus 12

• Double block (8 credits)
• This option is for students who would like to
  take Calculus while still in high school. Math
  will be taken each day throughout the year.
• Students planning to take Calculus, or who are
  required to take Calculus at a post -secondary
  institution, are strongly encouraged to take this
  course. It is recommended that students have a
  B in Pre-Calculus 11.

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High School to University (Research) Admission
Grade 12 Courses

• The following courses are approved admission
  Grade 12 courses. They are used to calculate your
  admissions average.
• UBC, UVIC and SFU use English 12 and 3 of the
  courses list below.
• UBC Okanagan and Vancouver
• All Advanced Placement courses
• BC First Nations Studies 12
• Biology 12
• Calculus 12
• Chemistry 12
• Computer Information Systems 12 (Not UBCVan)
• Computer Programming 12(Not UBCVan)
• Economics 12
• English Literature 12
• English 12 or English 12 First Peoples

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• Français Langue 12 or French 12 (but not both)
• Geography 12
• Geology 12
• German 12
• History 12
• Japanese 12
• Law 12
• Mandarin 12
• Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12
  (but not both)
• Physics 12
• Punjabi 12
• Social Justice 12 (Not UBCVancouver)
• Spanish 12
• Sustainable Resources 12 (Not UBCVancouver)
• UVIC - ADD TO THE LIST SFU - ADD TO THE LIST
• Comp. Civilization 12 Comp. Civilization 12
• Foundations of Math 12 (Humanities Social Sci
  only) Philosophy 12
• Any Language 12 (not just the languages taught in
  school) Academic Challenge Exams
  Fine Art 12 (if you are applying for the Fine
  Arts Faculty)

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Communication with our Grads
Grade 12 students submit their email
addresses in September to make a blind group
email. I send out post-secondary news, jobs,
volunteer opportunities, scholarships etc. I
will add parents email addresses if you want to
receive this service but I warn you some days I
can send out 5 or more emails. Visit Grade 12
classes 3 times a year with information on what
they need to do now. A time line is also on my
Career Centre website http//southdeltasecondaryc
areercentre.weebly.com/graduation-timeline.html I
nformation on Post-secondary, Financial Matters,
Articles to Download, Daily News are all at
http//southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/
index.html Download a Smart phone app at
http//www.buildacareer.ca/
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What courses do I take next year?
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Grade 12 Courses
Credits 1. English 12 (or
Comm. 12) (4)  2. Gr. 12 ______________
(4)  3. Gr. 12 ______________ (4) 4. Gr. 12
______________ (4) 5. Graduation
Transitions (4)  6. __________________
(4) 7. ___________________ (4) 8.
____________________ (4) For Honour Roll
and Principals List consideration, Gr. 12
students must be enrolled in 7 courses Your
Graduation Transitions block becomes a study
block upon completion of Grad Transitions. Grad
transitions can also be completed in the summer
of 2012 or taken as a 9th X block outside of
your 8 block Gr.12 timetable.  
French Immersion Students Francais Langue 12
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Study Block(s)

• A students Graduation Transitions block will
  automatically become a study once Grad
  Transitions requirements have been met.
• In addition, students may, at the time of course
  selection, register online for a second study
  block. Considerations will be given to students
  who have a heavy academic load or other
  exceptional circumstances.
• Importantly, at the time of course selection,
  students will also need to request a paper copy
  of the Second Study Block Request Form from
  their counsellor and return it to her completed.
• This form will then be given to Mme. Gaudreault
  for her consideration. A 2nd study may or may
  not be approved.
• Students are encouraged to take advantage of the
  many fine electives offered in Grade 12. They
  should carefully weigh the cost/benefit of having
  a second study.
• Students should also carefully choose one
  alternate course.

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Communications 12

• Com 12 is intended to develop basic English
  skills. While some literature is studied, a
  greater emphasis is placed on grammatical
  structures and communication skills. This course
  is designed to prepare students for college
  entrance in those programs which accept
  Communications 12 it cannot be used for direct
  entrance to university.
• A provincial exam worth 40 of a students final
  mark will be mandatory.

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Grade 12 Courses
English 12 Communications 12 Advanced
Placement AP English AP Psychology Biology
12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Geology 12 Geography
12 English Literature 12 History 12 Spanish
12 French 12 Francais Langue 12 Health
Psychology Psychology Link Leadership
Independent Directed Studies
History Through Film Comparative
Civilization Health Sciences Writing Math
Pre-Calculus Math Pre-Cal Challenge Calculus Math
Foundations Math Apprenticeship and
Workplace Accounting Financial Accounting
Cafeteria Training Food Studies Carpentry
Joinery CJ Cabinet Const. CJ Furniture
Const. Drafting Design DD Architecture DD
Engineering DD Tech. Visualization
Automotive Technology Auto Engine/Drive
Train Auto - Electronics Peer Tutor PE Superfit La
w Fashion/Textiles Art Foundations Drawing
Painting Art - Ceramics/Sculpture Graphic
Design Print Making Visual Arts Media Arts
Guitar Concert Band Jazz Band (before
school) Concert Choir Vocal Jazz (after
school) Music Composition Tech. Theatre
Performance Theatre Company (after
school) Theatre Production
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• Provincial Exams
• Students must write the Grade 12 English or
  Communications Provincial Exam.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• AP English 12 one block 8 credits
• AP Psychology 12 one block 4 credits
• AP exams written in May.
• Scores determine students possible exemption
  from first year level course in that subject
  area.

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AP English Literature and Composition 12 /
English 12 Challenge

• This course is comprised of an extensive program
  of university level literature, thus expanding
  the depth and breadth of the English 12
  curriculum.
• Students may register for this course. Please
  check pre-requisites and discuss with your
  English teacher. Maturity, work ethic and
  contribution are major considerations in addition
  to your mark.
• Please check your course verification form to
  see whether you have been selected for this
  course.
• AP English 12 is worth eight credits and is held
  during one block. You will register for both AP
  English and English 12 challenge.

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IDS Independent Directed Study

• Allows flexibility in educational opportunities
• Senior students can explore an interest and
  design a course of study outside of the offered
  course list
• Links curriculum to a career area
• Criteria
• Student must demonstrate the ability to work
  independently with minimal supervision
• The IDS course must be approved by the
  supervising teacher and principal
• The IDS will count towards elective credit
• Under supervision, the IDS plan must include
• The problem, project or area to be studied
• A process for ongoing facilitation and evaluation
• Criteria for determining successful completion
• A credit value and grade level (11 or 12)

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Work Experience - 4 Credits for 90
hours of non paid work- must take 4 support
courses, at least 2 at the Gr. 12 level, from the
following focus areas

• Fine Arts, Design Media
• Fitness Recreation
• Business Applied Business
• Health Human Services
• Liberal Arts Humanities
• Science Applied Science
• Tourism, Hospitality Foods
• Trades Technology

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Secondary Apprenticeship

• A career program that offers students the
  opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while
  still in school. Dave De Pieri is the District
  Coordinator, email at ddepieri_at_deltasd.bc.ca/
• Must find your own placement with a certified
  tradesperson willing to oversee training
• 4 credits for each 120 of paid employment up to
  a maximum of 16 credits (480 hours)
• Attend school half time, work half time
• Opportunity to earn 1000 scholarship (after paid
  experience)
• Trade areas include Aerospace, Cosmetology,
  Electrical and Electronics, Construction, Graphic
  Arts, Horticulture, Hospitality, Lumber
  Manufacturing, Marine, Mechanical/Repair, Piping,
  Security Services, Motion Picture and Theatre,
  Parts/Warehousing, ..

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ACE-IT and CTC Programs

• Ace it (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry
  Training)
• Open to Gr. 11 and 12 students interested in
  entry-level trades training
• Most programs are dual credit and offered in
  partnership with post-secondary institutions
• Program schedule depends on school site (semester
  or linear), but like apprenticeship, Ace-it runs
  on a half time school, half time work schedule
• Programs include
• Drafting CADD program see Mr. Kirkwood
• Cook (Seaquam Sec. currently on Day 1)
• Auto Service Technician (Seaquam Sec. currently
  on Day 1)
• Construction Electrician (North Delta, 2nd
  semester)
• Carpenter (North Delta, 2nd semester)
• Applications due into Mr. Jensen by March 31.

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Academies

• The Delta School District offers academies in
• Hockey Academy - South Delta Gr.8-12
• Soccer Academy (Girls and Boys) - South
  Delta Gr. 8-12
• Sustainable Earth Resources - South Delta
  Gr. 9-12
• Baseball Academy - Sands Secondary Gr. 8-12
• Dance Academy - Delta Secondary Gr. 8-12
• Film Acting Academy Delta Manor Gr.9-12
• Film Production Academy - Delta Manor Gr.9-12
• Golf Academy - Seaquam Secondary Gr.9-12
• Hockey Canada Skills Academy - Burnsview
  Secondary
• Lacrosse - Delta Secondary Gr.9-12
• Softball Academy - Seaquam Secondary Gr.8-12
• ?Please visit http//web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/ac
  ademies for detailed information and
  application forms.

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Enhancement Program

• In the past students have taken French, Spanish,
  Psychology, Criminology, Computer Science,
  Accounting, English and Math.
• Students may enroll in the September or January
  semester of each academic year on either Kwantlen
  campus, Richmond or Surrey.
• Applications are in the Career Centre.
• Completed applications and application fees must
  be received in the Career Centre by May 15 for
  the September semester and November 15 for the
  January semester.
• Courses are held in the evening.

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External Credit Options

• Students can receive credit from the Ministry of
  Education for activities and learning outside of
  the regular school setting. Examples include
• Young Drivers
• External Athletics
• Life Saving
• Music
• Dance
• Cadets / Guides / Scouts
• Coursework
• Otherstudents should see their counsellor

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Language Challenge Exams

• Example Students with a background in Mandarin,
  Spanish, Punjabi, Korean, and German may apply to
  write a Challenge exam to earn Grade 11 and 12
  credits. Applications are available in October
  and the exam is written in January at Delta Sec.
• There is a written and oral component to this
  test.
• Most universities will take the Challenge Exam as
  an academic admission course except UBC.

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Delta Access Online

• The Delta School District has provided online
  learning opportunities for Gr.10-12 students.
• Registration after Spring Break enrolls students
  in the April-August Session.
• Online allows students to move ahead in a subject
  area, make up missed credits, and take a course
  that may not be available at their home school.
• The responsibility to complete an online course
  rests with the student.
• Courses offered in the areas of
• English PE 10 -
  must complete to graduate
• Mathematics Planning 10 must complete
  to graduate
• Social Studies
• Science
• Business Education

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SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

• The SAT is intended for students applying for
  admission to a university in the USA.
• SAT dates are in May and June for Gr. 11 and then
  you can rewrite at the beginning of Gr. 12. See
  Ms. Foster.
• The SAT measures verbal reasoning, mathematical
  problem solving and essay writing.
• Register on line at www.sat.collegeboard.com
• School Code 821085
• There are 6 test dates throughout the year at
  McNair Secondary in Richmond.

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Summer School

• Full Credit (6 week)
• Remedial (4 week)
• Must have a final grade between 40-49
• Below 40 - student is recommended to take full
  credit course
• Forms available in April

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Enrich Your Life

• Encounters with Canada - Go to Ottawa for a week
  of career exploration. See the Parliament
  Buildings, museums, and historical monuments and
  attend a theme week. Costs are 625 and spending
  money.
• Delta Police Academy. Spend a week in July at
  the Delta Police Headquarters learning about what
  it is like to be a police officer. Physical
  fitness training, learn about the law,
  investigation techniques, traffic accident
  training Applications will be available soon.
• Heart and Stroke Foundation is offering a summer
  program to motivate students with interest in
  biology, and medicine to consider a career in
  cardiovascular research.
• Air Time Canada Want to be a pilot? Try out
  flight and ground school and fly a plane. Website
  www.airfun.org/copilot.htm Free (Im not
  kidding)
• Rotary STEP Program - Short Term Summer Exchange
  Program (STEP) opportunity through the Rotary
  Club of Tsawwassen.  The cost is entirely the
  family's, however, Rotary administers the
  program.  For more information please visit the
  Rotary Club of Tsawwassen's web site and click on
  the Youth Services link on the left
   http//www.rotarytsawwassen.org/youth_prog.html

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Things to keep in mind

• Select 7 courses plus 1 alternate course to
  maximize opportunity its easier to drop than
  pick up a course in September
• Choose wisely be aware of all grad and
  post-secondary entrance requirements
• Courses run based on numbers, so choose them now
  dont expect to be able to get into them later
• It is not first come first served take your
  time to make thoughtful decisions create as
  much opportunity for yourself as you can!
• Descriptions of all courses are available online.
• Deadline for course selection March 4th, 2012

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Seven courses/one alternate

• Please remember to choose seven courses and one
  alternate course. Course descriptions are
  online.
• Once you have decided upon which courses to take,
  please select your courses online. Go to Pick
  Courses on ParentConnect.
• Once you have entered your courses, please ask
  your parent to check the Final save box (in the
  rectangular white box outlined in blue) AND click
  the blue save box ( upper left). The computer
  cannot process your requests until both have been
  clicked.

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March 4th deadline

• Course selection is all online.
• Online course selection closes at midnight on
  March 4h.
• Please see SDS website under Parents for
  sign-on instructions for ParentConnect.

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Resources

• Course Planning
• Counsellor
• Ms. C. Bodman cbodman_at_deltasd.bc.ca
• Career and Post Secondary Planning
• Career and Post-secondary Advisor
• Ms. T . Foster tlfoster_at_deltasd.bc.ca
• http//southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/
  index.html