Course PlanningEntering Grade 10

WELCOME!

•Introduction•Graduation Requirements•Grade 10 Focus

WVSS Counsellors

Catherine Walton A-G 981-1173

Marla McLellan H-M 981-1174

Stewart McAllen N-Z 981-1326

Mike MacNeil Grade 8 981-1327

Lisa Verdicchio (Counselling Assistant)

Graduation Requirements

To Graduate:48 Required Credits+ 28 Elective Credits + 4 Graduation

Transitions

= 80 Credits for Graduation

** minimum of 16 credits at the Grade 12 Level

Required Credits:

English Language Arts 10, 11, 12Socials Studies 10, 11Science 10 and 11 or 12Math 10 and 11 or 12Physical Education 10Planning 10Fine Arts or Applied Skills

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Mandatory Provincial Exams:

Math 10 20% of final mark Science 10 20% of final mark

Language Arts 10 20% of final mark

Socials 11 20% of final mark

Language Arts 12 40% of final mark

Provincial Exam Scholarship

Based on average of exam results

Top 5000 students in BC will receive $1000

Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Final English 12 mark must be at least 73%

External Courses

Learning outside of the school Approved, authorized by ministry Credits given upon successful completion of

these learning activities developed and/or offered outside of the BC school system

Examples: Language, Music, Dance, Sports, Drivers Ed

International Baccalaureate

Application Process: Entrance Testing: Feb 13 @ 3:00 pm jpohn@sd45.bc.ca Teacher recommendation Interview Contact Ms. Pohn in IB office

Recommended Grade 10 Courses: Math 10 PDp, English 10 PDp, Socials 10 PDp,

Language PDp

Course Planning

Required Courses in Grade 10:

English 10 Social Studies 10

a Math 10* Science 10

Planning 10* Physical Education 10*

2 electives *

*More details to come

Mathematics Options

Foundations of Math 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Enriched Math 10 PDp

** Check with teacher for recommendations

Course Planning

Course Planning

Physical Education Options:

Girls Boys Leadership (co-ed, 25 hours of service) Girls Fitness (rec centre pass necessary)

Planning 10 topics:

Graduation Program Education and Careers Health Finances Available as a blended course as well as

in timetable.

Course Planning

Course Planning

Planning 10 Options:

1. Take as one of your eight courses

2. Take as a ninth course outside timetable at West Van Secondary (blended course)

3. Take during Summer School (if available)

4. Take via any on-line school (self-paced course) You still need to have 8 courses @ WVSS

Elective Credits:

2 Electives available Languages are considered an elective Fine Arts or Applied Skills (grade 10, 11 or

12) course is required for graduation

Sp/Jap/Man 9 Sp/Jap/Man 11

French 9 French 10

Course Planning

Course Planning

Elective Courses:

Languages (French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin)ComputersArt (Art Foundations, Animation, Yearbook, Photo)Music (Orchestra, Concert Band, Guitar, Rock Band)Theatre Arts (Dance, Drama, Choir, Film &T.V.)Home Economics (Foods, Textiles, Family Studies, Yoga)Business (Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting )Technology (Mechanics, Woodwork, Drafting, Skills Explor.)

New Courses

Yoga various styles of yoga to develop a strong body and powerful mind

Skills Exploration Practical course that explores various trades: carpentry, electrical,

plumbing, welding

Multi-Media Arts PM (Art/Media class) projects combine media arts technology and traditional art

practices.

Course Planning

Woodwork 9 Carpentry 11beginners take Woodwork 10

Technology 9 Auto 11beginners take Mechanics 10

Drafting 9 Drafting 12beginners take Drafting 11

English Language Learners

Select same level as this year Timetable adjustments will be made in May

based on teacher recommendations

For example:

Eng 9 LA Eng 10 LA

Special Programs offered through WVSS

Art West 45 **new District Honour Choir Premier District Basketball Academy Super Achievers

Course Descriptions

District Programs Available to WVSS Students Sports Academies

First Aid Swim Training (FAST Program)

Course Description

Course Planning

Blended Courses (online & PM classes)

New Media and Technology 11 Fashion Industry 12 Planning 10

Course Planning

Recommendation Required:

PE 10: Leadership

Theatre Production 10 PM

All PDp / IB courses

Street Dance Company (audition)

Rock Band (singers audition)

Second Course Planning Session

1-1 Zanrosso Friday, Feb 21

1-2 Cotic Friday, Feb 21

1-3 Cotic Friday, Feb 21

McKee Friday, Feb 21

2-1 SchulzThursday, Feb 20

2-2 Boyer Wednesday, Feb 12

2-3 Boyer Wednesday, Feb 12

2-4 McKee Wednesday, Feb 12

Course Change Deadline

*** It is very important that you carefully consider your course requests.

Friday, March 14th is the Final Day for any changes to your course requests.

After this date students will be placed on a wait list

Any Questions?

Check counselling website

(under Course Planning)