Grade 10 in to 11 Course Planning

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Grade 10 in to 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 whats need to GraduateWhat about
whats needed to get in to a Post-Secondary
Institution?
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Direct Application/Entry to a Major University

• - UBC, SFU, UVIC etc.
• - on average looking at a mid 80 range for
• admission in most faculties but it varies by
  institution
• - individual program requirements will apply in
  addition to general entrance requirements (for
  example second language, Pre-Calc 11 will
  vary by institution)
• - for full information re. University Entrance
  Info., go to seaquam.ca career centre
  website for links to post sec. Admission
  pages

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College/Technical College etc.

• i.e. Kwantlen, Langara, Capilano College , BCIT
• Entrance requirements not as strict (varies by
  institution)
• Can upgrade if missing program requirements
• No second language required for admission
• Most offer academic transfer programs to major
  universities
• Smaller classes
• More affordable

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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

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• 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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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. Students
  now take IB courses in place of these if they
  choose to.

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International BaccaleaureateIB Program

• 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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• An international education does not replace a
  national one, but refocuses it and adds to it. 
• IB Program Questions? For any IB Program
  questions, please contact the IB/DP Coordinator
  at dmatthews_at_deltasd.bc.ca
• Applications due February 1st. 

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What do I register for in IB?

• 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.  Please
  consult with the IB Coordinator or Counsellor
  regarding your course selection choices.

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IB Courses

• English . (R)
• History OR Pyschology - 1 is R other could be
  E
• Psychology (E)
• Art (E)
• Extended Essay (R)
• Science (1 R, others E) (Chemistry, Bio., Physics
  or Sports Ex. Health Sci)

• Math (R)
• Music (E)
• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) (R)
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK) (R)
• French, Japanese , Spanish (1 R, others E)

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What does a typical IB timetable look like?

• EE CAS done within here and there but not not
  a spec. block (sometimes in other classes,
  sometimes in additional meetings)
• TOK one block

• GROUP 1 IB English
• GROUP 2 IB Lang.
• GROUP 3 IB Hist. or Psych.
• GROUP 4 IB Sci.
• GROUP 5 IB Ma.
• GROUP 6 IB Elec. (anything from IB list )
• ELECTIVE OF YOUR CHOICE FROM IB or Reg.

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Getting your SS 11 credit

• IB History (2 yrs) - will provide you with a SS
  11 credit and will qualify for Dogwood AND IB
  Diploma

• Psychology 11 meets group 3 req. BUT not he SS 11
  req. for Dogwood would qualify for IB Diploma
  but NOT Dogwood
• Could take SS/Civics 11 in summer if desired (or
  online)

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IB Credits how are they different?

• For every IB course you do, there is typically a
  regular Seaquam course to match it
• You will earn 4 credits for the IB course, and 4
  credits because the IB course is also recognized
  as covering the regular course as well
• Yes you get 8 credits per IB course (per yr)

• For any IB course you score highly in (5 or
  higher approx. 86 or more), you will ALSO be
  awarded ADVANCED credit at a post secondary
  institution (so credit for the equivalent first
  year university

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Elective Options (regular IB)

• 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
• 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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What if I want some IB but dont want the Diploma?

• You can take up to 4 IB classes
• You must make a full year commitment no drops
  through the year
• You must make a formal APPLICATION see
  seaquamib.ca - look for the form IB Diploma
  COURSE application form

• It is recommended that you select from only the
  HL courses (SL courses will not give you any
  advanced credit)
• All HL courses run 2 years

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Elective Options-newest additions

• Photo 11
• Studio Arts 11 Drawing and Painting
• Action Wear Construction and Design 11 (textile
  based course)
• Jewellery Making/art metal
• Wood Art and Carving
• please see on line course planning guide for
  detailed write-ups

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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 Strength and
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  Conditioning Co-Ed

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STUDIES you must meet the following criteria

• minimum of 6 academic courses.
• demonstrate you have significant outside
  commitments (attach your letter to your
  application).
• explain, in writing, the rationale for the
  request.
• signed parental support.
• 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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Career Programs upcoming info. evenings

• Wednesday Feb 20, 630-830pm 'Delta Career
  Transitions Evening' - for all North End schools
  and community, held at ND
• Tuesday Feb 26, 'Women in Trades', 630-830pm,
  - for all schools and communities, hosted at
  Seaquam this year

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Career Programs

• see or email Ms. Bergman or Ms. Deol in C 5 for
  details! (cbergman_at_deltasd.bc.ca
  adeol_at_deltasd.bc.ca) refer to additional
  powerpoint on counselling website
• Secondary School Apprenticeship 11A 11B
• Work Experience 11
• ACE-IT Auto Technician 11 (apply through School
  Board see District website for deadlines)
• ACE-IT Cook Training 11 (as above)

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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
• 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 meet
  graduation requirements from high school with a
  Dogwood Graduation Certificate.
• 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 registration is online through
the school district website /spring

• 4 Week for students who have failed an academic
  course no electives or language classes
• 1 hr 45 min. class ( homework)
• 2 course maximum
• require 40 to qualify (see your counsellor re
  this to discuss if you have concerns)

• 6 Week for students who wish to take a NEW
  course academic subjects only
• 3 hour class
• Morning or Afternoon
• You will cover a FULL course so expect several
  hours of homework per eve. in addition to class
  time.

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Night School (Sr. Classes)

• Many core academic courses offered
• Offered 2X year start dates either in Sept. or
  late Jan
• 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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Parent Connect

• Course selection online as usual
• Parents need their OWN passwords phone the
  office if lost/forgotten
• System is open for registration between the dates
  of Feb. 22nd and March 4

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Parent Night

• Thurs. February 21st 2013 700 pm

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Questions?

• Volunteering Scholarships (contact Ms. Gehiere
  in the Career Centre)
• Homework term end early/mid March report card
  uploaded March 15

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Can I make changes to my course selection later
on??

• As always, we implore you to choose wisely
  elective spaces are at a premium and space is
  limited. After verification, which will likely be
  April 4th through 9th, no further changes will
  be made.
• Remember what you select determines the number
  of spaces we open new seats are NOT added in
  Sept. even if you decide you want one!

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Upcoming Important Dates

• Parent Night Feb. 21 GO ONLINE Feb. 22
  March 4
• March 1 end of Term 2
• Second Report Card March 13th (online)
• Spring Break March 16th to April 2nd

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