WGSS Course Planning EveningGrade 11 + 12 for 2019-2020

Welcome Parents and Students

AgendaResources

Grad Requirements

Courses + Special Programs

Post-Secondary Options- Trades- Scholarship Information

Course Selection Timeline

Questions

Resources

CounsellorsMs. Kifiak (A-G)

Ms. Twemlow (H-L) T, W, Th.

Mr. Adrian (H-L) M

Ms. Seymour (M-P)

Ms. Docherty (Q-Z)

Career TeamChristy,

Career Advisor

Ms. Stubbings + Ms. Kelly,

Career Facilitators

Mr. McKay, Trades

Mr. Hendricks, Work Experience

MediaREMIND

@wgss2020

Gator News for Grads

TWITTER:

@GatorFutures

WGSS Counselling & Careers Website

Resources to help you

• Guidebooks• Forms• Presentations

Course Planning

• Grad Requirements• Approved Lists + Links to Institutions • CUE Resources

Graduation + Post-Secondary Info.

• WGSS Scholarship Application Forms• District Website + Scholarship Handbook

Scholarships

• Volunteer Opportunities• Dual Credit Programs• Career Newsletter

Careers

WGSS Counselling & Careers Website

wgsscounselling.weebly.com

This presentation

PSI info. including admissions

WGSS Course Guide

2019-2020

Use Table of Contents • Select Topic or Department• Hyperlink takes you directly to page• Use link at bottom of each page to return to

the Table of Contents

Course List+ Prerequisites

Page 13-17

Timeline for GradsNew provincial PSI Website for Parents & Students

PSI Resources

Canadian University Event – September

Christy de BulnesCareer Advisor

Twitter: @wgsscareersEvents Calendar

REMIND App

Download the APP; Join the class:

Gr. 12 @wgss2020Gr. 11 @wgss2021

Stay connected!

Career Newsletter

Dual Credit Info.Career info.

Volunteer Opportunities

Careers Website wgsscareercentre.weebly.com

Volunteer Info.

Graduation Requirements

Grad Check ListsWGSS Counselling Website

BC Graduation Requirements2019-2021

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English Language Arts 10 English Language Arts 11 English Language Arts 12

Socials 10 Socials 11 or 12 Life Connections/Capstone 12

Science 10 Science 11 or 12 Elective numbered 12

Math 10 Math 11 Elective numbered 12

Life Education 10 (or Planning 10) Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective numbered 12

PHE 10 Elective Elective

Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective Elective

Elective (Arts Education /Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12 before graduation)

Elective Elective

80 Credits = Ministry requirement84 Credits = WGSS requirement

Arts Education = Art, Band, Dance, DramaADST = Business Computer, Home Ec., Technology

Bilingual Dogwood Requirements2019-2021

Grad 10 FI Grade 11 FI Grade 12 FI

English Language Arts 10 English Language Arts 11 English Language Arts 12

Science Humaines 10 Science Humaines 11 Life Connections/Capstone 12

Science 10 Science 11 Français Lang/Litt 12

Math 10 Math 11 Elective Numbered 12

Français Langue 10 Français Lang/Litt 11 Elective Numbered 12

Life Education 10 Elective Elective

PHE 10 Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective

Assessments/Exams

Numeracy Assessment - required for GraduationGrade 11 into 12 - will write June 2019 of Grade 11Grade 10 into 11 – will write June 2020 of Grade 11

Literacy Assessment – required for GraduationGrade 11 into 12 - will not be writing a Literacy Assessment or a Provincial ExamGrade 10 into 11 – will write a Literacy Assessment prior to graduation

AP Exams optional; to be decided with your AP teacherapproximately $135/examapproximately $195 Capstone Seminar examApproximately $195 Capstone Research course cost

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1 • ELA 11 – one of:• Literary Studies 11• Composition 11• Creative Writing 11• New Media 11• AP English Language &

Composition 12 Lang

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• English First Peoples 12• AP English Literature &

Composition 12 *

* Only EN 12 or AP EN 12 will be used to calculate admission average by PSIs, not both

Social Studies coursesSOCIALS 11 CREDIT

History of Human Experience 11

20th Century World History through Film 11

Sciences Humaines 11 (FI)

Human Geography 12 (EDGE)

SOCIALS 12 CREDIT

20th Century World History 12BC First Peoples 12Genocide Studies 12Law Studies 12Philosophy 12 Political Studies 12Social Justice 12AP European History 12*

AP European History 12*Does not meet Ministry requirements for a SS 11/12

Science 11 + 12 CoursesLife Science 11 or

Pre-AP Life Science 11Anatomy & Physiology 12

or AP Biology 12

Chemistry 11 or Pre-AP Chemistry 11

Chemistry 12

or AP Chemistry 12

Physics 11or AP Physics I

Physics 12 or AP Physics II

Environmental Science 12

Special Science: Astronomy 12

Science for Citizens 11Meets Grad Requirements but not

university admission

Note: Psychology 12 and AP Psychology 12 do not meet Science 11/12

Graduation requirement

Students need one Science 11 or 12 credit to graduate but PSIs may

require more

Math 11 + 12 Courses

Workplace Math 10 Workplace Math 11

Foundations of Math 11

Foundation of Math 12

Foundations of Math 10

Pre-Calculus 11

Pre-Calculus 12

AP Calculus 12

Students may take two math course at the same time

Examples: FOM 12 + Pre-Cal 11

Pre-Cal 12 + AP Calculus 12AP Statistics 12

Life Connections/Capstone 12 - 4 credits

Curriculum Component

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Reference Letter

• Budget

• Post-Secondary Plans

Community Connections

• 30 hours of documented work orvolunteer experience

Capstone Project

• Complete a passion project

• Presentation will be early April

BC Ministry of Education graduation

requirement

Computer Studies

English / Human Services

Fine Arts

Home Economics

Mathematics

Physical Health/Athletics

Science

Service/Leadership

Socials/Human Services

Technology

Choose a Flex Option Focus Area(or General or AP Research)

General

In a block in the timetable

Flex Options

Must attend 2 flex/week

AP Research

Complete AP Research

Life Connections/

Capstone 12

• Complete the Capstone Selection Proposal

• Submit your Proposal with your Course Selection Form

• Meet with a Career Facilitator in April/May to discuss your ideas

Life Connections/Careers 12One of three options:

Special Programs

1.FRENCH IMMERSION2.EDGE 3. AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM4. TRAIN IN TRADES/WORK IN TRADES

EDGE PROGRAM

ELA 11 (Literacy Studies) EDGEHuman Geography 12 EDGE (or FRAL equivalent)Math: FOM 11, Pre-Cal 11, or Pre-Cal 12 EDGEOutdoor Ed 11 EDGE

Application forms to Mr. Stead by Feb. 14Cost: $775

Select EDGE courses in MyED and on Course Selection form but list alternates in both places

AP ProgramAP Courses available in Gr. 11 AP available in Gr. 12

Pre-AP Biology 11 AP Biology 12

Pre-AP Chemistry 11 AP Chemistry 12

AP Physics 1 (Physics 11) AP Physics 2 (Physics 12)

AP Computer Science Principles 12 AP Calculus 12

AP EN Language & Composition 12 AP EN Literature & Composition 12

AP Courses in Gr. 11 or 12 AP French Lang. & Culture 12

AP Capstone Seminar 11 AP Psychology

AP Macro Economics 12/AP Micro Economics 12

AP Statistics 12

AP Music Theory 12

AP European History 12 AP Capstone Research 12

wgss.ca/programs-courses/advanced-placement-program/

AP Presentation on WGSS Counselling Website

• Team Project and Presentation• Individual Research-Based Essay & Presentation• End-of-Course Exam

AP Seminar (Year 1)

• Academic Paper• Presentation and Oral Defense

AP Research (Year 2)

• Taken at any point throughout high school

4 AP Courses and Exams

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AP Exams: ~$135/ExamCapstone Seminar Exam: $195 AP Research Course Cost $195

Considering Skilled Trades?

Speak to Christy – WGSS Career Advisor

WGSS has options to help you pursue trades training:

Youth Train in Trades (Train@SD35)Full-time trades programs:

• Professional Cook 1• Hairstylist• Auto Service Technician• Piping/Plumbing• Electrical• Carpentry• Horticulture

Youth Work in Trades(Work@WGSS)Earn up to 16 high school credits working for a sponsor journeyperson, while attending WGSS.

Work ExperienceEarn 4 to 8 high school credits by completing unpaid work in your focus area.

• Information Meeting in Spring at School Board Office

• “B” in EN, SS, MA, and/or SC• 2 Teacher Reference Letters• Courses are generally @ 4:00, KPU Langley campus• Sign-up in June and in December • Can do one courses during Grade 12 year

WGSS IN-SCHOOL

PRESENTATION:

TUES. FEB. 21ST

3:00 – 4:00PM

WGSS LIBRARY

Tuition

•Paid by SD35

Registration

•Paid by KPU

Textbook

•Paid by student

Post-Secondary Information

Post-Secondary Info Presentationhttp://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/presentations.html

General Admission RequirementsEnglish

Math

Language# of Approved Courses

Minimum Admission Average

Every institution has different “General Admission” requirements

All institutions have a requirement that you must meet BC Ministry of Ed graduation requirements

Generally, there are the 5 factors General Admission Requirements to check

Search the “Undergraduate Admission” section of the university’s website to review the General Admission Requirements for that institution

Specific Admission RequirementsRequired Grade 12 courses

(E.g. English + 3-5 other “Academic Grade 12 Courses”

In some cases there are Grade 11 course requirements

(E.g. Science Faculty)

Minimum percentage in specific courses

(E.g. Math mark)

Supplemental Application (E.g. Business Faculty)

Institutions also have “Specific Degree Requirements” for admission to each Faculty

Examples of the most common criteria include:

UBC 2019, 2020 Admissions

Overall Academic AverageAll Gr. 11 + 12*

Core Academic AverageAll related Gr. 11 and/or 12

courses related to the specific degree program

Individual Course GradesKey Grade 12 Courses

Personal Profile Short Answers + Activity List

*Note: Does not include ADST, PHE or

Career Courses

UBC looks for depth, rigor, and relevancy

Personal Profile – What is UBC looking for?Engagement &

Accomplishment

Leadership

Substance

Voice

Broad-Based Admissions

• What’s important to you?• What are your significant achievements?• What have you learned from these experiences?• What challenges have you overcome?

http://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/personal-profile/

UBC – Faculty of Arts Admission ExampleCourses Arts Core Overall

English (ELA) 11 (min. 70%) X (will look at ELA 12) √

Language 11 √ √

FOM 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 65%) √ √

English (ELA) 12 (min. 70%) √ √

Social Studies 11 or 12 √ (highest of 11 or 12) √

Science 11 or 12 X √

6 or more Academic Gr. 12 courses √ Arts related √

NOTES:Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 &

12 grades and drop the lowest Gr. 11 or 12 mark

√ Required

X Not used when have 12

UBC – Faculty of Science Admission ExampleCourses Science Core Overall

English (ELA) 11 (min. 70%) X (will look at ELA 12) √

Language 11 X √

Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 67%) X (will look at Pre-Cal12) √

Chemistry 11 √ (if no Chem 12) √

Physics 11 √ (if no Physics 12) √

English (ELA) 12 (min. 70%) √ √

Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 67%) √ √

Approved Science 12 √ √

3 more Academic 12s Preference to Science courses √NOTES: Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 & 12 grades and

drop the lowest Gr. 11 or 12 mark

√ Required

X Not used when have 12

SFU Admission Examples

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

English Language Arts (ELA) 11

Language 11 (includes Beginner Language 11 course)

Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 (min. 60%)

A Academic Science 11

ELA 12 (min. 70%)

Four approved grade 12 courses

(see list on SFU’s website)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

ELA 11

Language 11 (includes Beginner Language 11 course)

Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 60%)

Physics 11

Chemistry 11

ELA 12 (min. 70%)

Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 60%)

Two of: Bio 12, Chem. 12, Geog. 12, Geol. 12, Physics 12

Plus one more Approved 12 (see list on SFU’s website)

University of the Fraser Valley Admissions Example

FACULTY OF ARTS

ELA 12 (min. C+ = 70%)

Two approved grade 12 courses (min B = 75%)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

ELA 12 (min. 67%)

Pre-Calculus 11

Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 73%)

One Science 12 (min. 67%)

• Anatomy and Physiology 12• Chemistry 12• Physics 12

Second Language RequirementInstitution Required

UBC Language 11, minimum 2 years

UVic No Language 11 required (Arts: Recommend Language 12)

SFU Language 11 or Intro Language 11

TRU No Language 11 required (Arts: any 2nd Language to Gr. 12 is recommended; B.Ed. Lang. 12 recommended)

TWU Language 11 recommended

KPU No Language 11 required (Arts: Language 12 required to exit B.A. program)

UFV No Language 11 required (most programs)

UBC- O No Language 11 required

BCIT No Language 11 required

Note: Students should complete a Language 12if they plan to complete a B.A. program

Math: General Entrance RequirementsInstitution Math Requirement

UBC - Vancouver Foundations 12 or Pre-Calculus 11

UVIC Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11

SFU Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 with minimum 60%

TRU Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 for Education Faculty

KPU Mathematics 11 (depends on program)

UFV Mathematics 11 (depends on program)

BCIT Check program requirements. Foundations 11 + 12 required for some programs. May need to write “math assessment test”

NOTE: Pre-Calculus 11 and 12 may be the prerequisite to take Business, Science, Engineering, or Nursing courses

Grade 11 –

May bulletin

August – PSI calendar and deadlines

Grade 12 –

Bi-weekly

Exploration OpportunitiesDATE EVENT LOCATION TIME

Feb. 9 KPU Open House – Surrey Campus KPU Surrey 11:00 – 3:00

Feb. 9 Cap U: School of Motion Picture Open House Bosa Centre – Cap U 11:00 – 3:00

Feb. 11 BCIT Info Session @ WGSS WGSS – Cafeteria FLEX

Feb. 13 Canadian Tourism College – Discovery Day Surrey 5:00 – 7:00

Feb. 15 KPU Langley Discovery Days Langley KPU 10:00 – 2:00

Feb. 16 Engineering Explorations 10 @ UBC UBC Vancouver 9:00 – 2:00

Feb. 19 Parents as Career Coaches WGSS Library 6:30 – 9:30

Feb. 20 KPU: Access Programs for Students with Disabilities

Langley KPU 5:30 – 7:30

Feb. 22 KPU Cloverdale – Trades & Tech Programs Cloverdale KPU 4:00 – 6:30

Feb. 23 Quest University Squamish 9:00 – 2:30

Feb. 27 Langley Schools – Trades Tour Langley Schools 9:00 – 2:00

Feb. 27 VCC: Try-a-Trade VCC Broadway 10:00 – 1:00

Feb. 28 Study and Go Abroad Fair Vancouver 2:00 – 6:00

Field-trip forms available in Career Center

Cost of Post-Secondary Education (Domestic Applicants)

UBC- VB.Sc. – 1 yr. on campus (30 credits)

Tuition, books, student fees: $7,740

Living on campus: $15,000

UFV

B.Sc. – 1 yr. commuting (30 credits)

Tuition, books, student fees: $7,099

Average Tuition Cost/yr. in Canada: $6,000

Scholarship Resources

SD 35 Scholarship Websitesd35.bc.ca/students-

parents/scholarship-information

•Searchable Database•Scholarship Search Engines

Scholarships & Awards

•Sources of Financial Assistance•Steps to Applying for Scholarships•District - Open Award List

Scholarship Handbook

•Sample Spreadsheet•Sample Comprehensive Resume•Sample Essay

‘To Do’ Tools

What scholarships are available?

Post-Secondary Institutions Ministry of Education Affiliation National Awards

Automatic EntranceMajor Entrance Specific Criteria

Awards + Bursaries

District AuthorityBC Achievement

B.Ed. AwardApprenticeship

Parent’s EmployerFinancial Institution

Sports or ClubsAboriginal Heritage

LoranU of T: National

SchulichTerry Fox

Scholarship WorkshopsDistrict: Unlocking Your Future (Oct)WGSS: Gr. 12 (Sept, Dec) Gr. 11 (May)

District Authority Award– BC Ministry of Education

Indigenous Languages and Culture• Leadership at school or in community with First Nations

Fine Arts• Visual Arts, Drama, Music, Dance

Applied Skills• Business Ed., Computes, Home Ec.

Technical and Trades Training• Carpentry, Automotive, Metalwork, Drafting, Cafeteria not SSA or ACE-IT

Physical Activity• National/Provincial Athlete + PE 11/12, Dance, Gymnastics

International Languages• 3 Languages on transcript, not including English

Community Service• Exceptional volunteerism, including demonstration of local and global issues

and awareness

$1250 for exceptional achievement in one of

seven categories

GPA Calculated on Grade 11 & 12 academic courses+ 4 specialized courses

Application Form available before Christmas in Gr. 12; due

before the end of February

Individual Questions

February 6 to 15

Drop in appointments

Counselling Centre

Flex and Lunch

Thursday, March 14

P-T Conferences

3:00pm to 7:15pm

15 min. appointments

April 8 to May 10

Scheduled Office

Appointment

See Christy, Career Advisor

See counsellor

Time to see counsellors….

Course Planning TimelineMonth WGSS Course Planning Timeline 2019-2020

March • Counsellors process forms and verify grad requirements• Administration works with Departments to confirm course offerings

Spring • Verify courses available through MYEDBC• Return Course Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a change• Summer Session registration begins (April 8); Complete WGSS GoogleForm to

indicate your course changes wishes

May • Opportunity for students/parents to meet with counsellor/career advisor to discuss post-secondary options and course requirements

June • Administration working on master schedule – no changes are possible

July • Student Aide/Leadership in Gator Pod – added to student timetable, where possible

August • Summer School Changes made, as space allows, based on student information in GoogleForm

• Timetable available for students to view in MYEDBC (possibly Aug. 23)• Limited course changes based on Priority 1, 2, 3 and 4 (possibly Aug. 27)

Course Change Information

Course Selection1. Complete Course Planning Request Form

2. Follow directions to Selecting Courses on MyEd

3. Hand in Course Selection Request Form by:

Friday, February 14, noon

4. Attach any appropriate paperwork:Student Aide / Gator Pod LeadershipStudy Block / Work ExperienceMedical Form

My Ed Course Selection Instructions

PowerPoint

Instruction Sheet Course Code Sheet

http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/course-planning.html

Questions???

Thank you for taking the time to come this evening.We look forward to helping you and your teen.