Ms. Pooni (A-F) Mr. Sall (G-Q) Ms. Smalley (R-Z)

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Ms. Pooni (A-F)Mr. Sall (G-Q)Ms. Smalley (R-Z)
Course Selection 2016/2017
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Entering Courses

• Enter on Parent Connect (not Student Connect)
  ask office for password
• Choose 8 courses and 2 alternates ( in order of
  importance)
• Input Mar. 10th Mar. 14th
• If you click Final then youve locked in your
  choices, and need to call the office to un-Save
  them

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Average student graduates with 96 100 credits
  (some up to 120)
• each course 4 credits
• MINIMUM 80 CREDITS

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REQUIRED COURSES (Prov. Exam)

• a Math 10 (20)
• a Math 11
• Socials 10
• Socials 11 (20)
• Science 10 (20)
• a Science 11
• PE 10
• Planning 10

• English 10 (20)
• English/Com 11
• English or Com 12 (40)
• 3 other Grade 12 Courses
• Grad Transitions 12

See handout on back of worksheet
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Gaining Credits (Gr.10-12)

• Delview Courses
• Online Courses
• Summer School
• Previous School
• External Credits
• Music, Dance,
• Drivers Ed Course
• Sports (Regional)
• Cadets, Lifeguard,

• Work Experience or Apprenticeship
• Language Challenge
• Register in October, write in Jan/Feb
• Language from other country
• Gr. 7-9 schooled in another language
• (gr. 6-8 for Korea)

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DELTA ACADEMIES

• Baseball - Sands
• Dance - Delta Sec
• Film - Acting - Ladner
• Film - Production Ladner
• Golf-Seaquam and T. Spring Club
• Hockey - Burnsview
• Hockey - South Delta
• Lacrosse - Delta Sec
• Opera Performance Delta Sec
• Soccer Sands and South Delta Sands
• Softball Seaquam Delta Sec
• NEW Farm School Boundary Bay

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English
English 10
Communications 11
English 11
These 2 courses alternate years.
Writing 12 (2017-18)
English 12
Literature 12 (2016-17)
Communications 12
We advise you choose Engl or Com based on Teacher
Recommendation
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Socials
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12
Psychology 11
Psychology 12
History 12
Law 12
Economics 12
Comparative Civilization 12 (not UBC)
Geography 12
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Science
Science 10
Environ Science 11
Earth Science 11
Biology 11
Physics 11
Sci Tech 11 Teacher Recommended
Chemistry 11
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Biology 12
Chemistry 12
Geology 12
Physics 12
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Math
Math 8
Math 9
Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10
AW. Ma. 10
Pre-Calculus 11
AW Math 11
Foundations Math 11
Pre-Calculus 12
Foundations Math 12
Calculus 12
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How To Pick Math Course

• Talk to your teacher Which course(s) can you
  succeed in?
• Talk to your counsellor Do your career goals and
  math interests/aptitude match up? Discuss how
  you can change paths in university so you dont
  need to leave every door open now.
• Talk to your parent Discuss how to meet the
  grad requirement for Math 11 and university
  entrance requirements without torturing yourself.

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Languages
French 8
French 9
Intro. Spanish 11 (SFU)
French 10
Spanish 11
French 11
Spanish 12
French 12
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BUSINESS

• Business Computer Applications 10-12
• Microsoft Office, Desktop Publishing
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11/12
• Media, web design, and programming

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BUSINESS

• ACCOUNTING 11/12
• Keeping track of financial records
• ECONOMICS 12
• Looking at how people make decisions
• Using incentives to change behaviour
• ENTREPRENEURSHIP 12
• Starting your own business
• MARKETING 12
• Consumers and the art of selling

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• Home Economics

• Physical Education

• Foods 11/12
• Work in groups
• Plan meals
• Nutrition
• Family Studies 12
• Families
• Human Development
• Personal Growth
• Relationships

• PE 11/12
• co-ed
• PE 11/12 Girls Fit For Life

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Technology Education

• Aboriginal Woodwork 11/12
• Creative woodwork based on First Nations culture
  traditions
• Carpentry and Joinery 11/12
• Woodwork
• Furniture, cabinets..
• Drafting and Design 11/12
• Computer aided architectural design

• Electronics
• Electrical circuits components
• Metalwork 11/12
• Welding, machining, sheet metal
• Metal Art
• Smaller metal art projects, may include jewelry,
  sculptures, castings

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Visual Arts

• Graphic Design
• Individual
• Computer and graphic design (Photoshop, Flash),
  digital photography
• Yearbook
• X-Block after school
• Full year commitment
• Should have Media/Graphic experience

• Media Arts 11/12
• Video production, camera, photoshop
• Computer Animation 11/12a/12b
• 3D modelling animation
• Project-based
• Film TV
• Group
• Multimedia and film projects

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Visual Arts (cont.)

• Art foundations 11/12
• 2D and 3D
• Drawing Painting 11/12
• 2D
• Ceramics Sculpture 11/12
• 3D

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Performing Arts

• Drama

• Music

• TP Acting 11/12
• Theatre Company 11/12
• X-Block
• Theatre Production 11/12
• X-Block
• Set design, lighting, sound
• Directing Scriptwriting 11/12
• X-Block
• Acting Experience

• Junior Band 11
• Senior Band 11/12
• Guitar 11/12 no experience needed
• New
• Show Choir 11/12 (Glee)
• Mr. Turpin
• Vocal w/Choreography

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• Help Others

• Get Help

• Leadership 11/12
• Application form
• X block lunch meetings
• Events
• Ms. Schalk/Ms. Miller
• Peer Tutoring 11/12
• Application Process
• Get form from Counsellor or LA teacher
• Aptitude Reliability
• Library 11
• Operating the library center
• Dependable, independent
• There are assignments too

• Strategies for Learning 11/12
• LA/LD
• There is a process for being referred
• ELL 11/12
• Speak to Ms. Stevens if you need more ELL courses
  next year

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• In-Lieu Study Blocks

• Grade 12 Study Blocks

• If a gr.12 student is scheduled to graduate with
  well over the minimum 80 credits, then one study
  block will be permitted.
• A gr.12 student can apply for a 2nd study block
  if he/she is taking 5 or more grade 12 academic
  courses (that count for university entrance not
  online or WEX) see your counsellor for the form
  to be approved by the Principal.

• Students are expected to take 8 courses (or 4 if
  graduating in one semester).
• X-blocks can be 8th or 9th courses for gr.11/12s
• Grade 11/12 students who are taking an X-block,
  can have another block off in lieu we will try
  to put that in-lieu block in 2nd semester. If
  so, the X-block cannot be dropped.

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NOTE

• Gr.11 courses are often prerequisites for Gr.12
  courses, so plan ahead
• Make informed and realistic requests
• (1) Grad Requirements, then (2) Post Secondary
  requirements
• Keep Counsellor informed of changes plans (ex.
  Summer School, online)

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Exploration

• Exploration
• 10,000 Careers
• Discover Your Strengths Passions
• Explore New Courses at High School
  Post-Secondary
• Keep Eyes Open and Feet Moving
• Build on skill deficits
• - How are your technology and people skills?

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Keys to Employability

• Personal Values
• Attitudes Motivation
• Problem Solving Decision Making Skills
• Seek out answers, find solutions
• Ability to Relate with People
• Friendly, empathic, polite

• Task-Related Skills
• Complete work on time
• Maturity
• Reliable, good effort
• Commitment to the Job
• Enthusiasm, willing to learn
• Communication Skills
• Listening, Speaking clearly

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SELECTING COURSES

• PARENT CONNECT
• 8 choices 2 alternates
• Gr.12s can choose a Study as the 8th, but best
  to wait and see how your schedule ends up (add
  Study later)
• Can choose Yearbook, Theatre Co., or Band as an
  8th or 9th course
• Online courses and WEX12 do not count in your 8
• Peer Tutoring requires an application as well
• Strategies (LA/LD) courses there is a process
  if you want this extra support see Counsellor

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PICK YOUR COURSES

• Parent Connect opens Mar 10, closes March 14
• Forgot Password? Ask at Office
• Parent Night March 10th at 630pm
• Link to Course Planning Guide