WGSS Parent Course Planning Evening – Grade 11 + 12 – 2017-2018

Agenda

1. Resources

2. Grad Requirements

3. Courses + Special Programs

4. Post-Secondary Options

5. Scholarship Information

6. Course Selection Timeline

7. Questions

Resources

Counselling & Careers Staff

Counsellors

• Ms. D. Kifiak A-G

• Ms. D. Seymour H-N

• Ms. R. Twemlow H-N (Wednesday)

• Ms. S. Docherty O-Z

Career Advisor

• Ms. Christy de Bulnes (District Programs; Volunteer Opportunities)

Computer Operators

• Ms. K. Kalynn (Counselling Centre – Transcripts/Credits)

• Ms. A. Sargeant (Main Office – Graduation/Student Aides)

•Guidebooks

•Forms

•Presentations

Course Planning

•Handbook

•Approved Lists

•CUE Resources

Post-Secondary Info.

•District Website – Database + Scholarship Handbook

Scholarships

•Volunteer

•Dual Credit

•Career Newsletter

Careers

WGSS Counselling & Careers Website

wgsscounselling.weebly.com

WGSS Course Guide

2017-2018

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

WGSS PSI Handbook• Timeline for Graduates• PSI Deadlines• Glossary of Terms

PSI Resources

Approved Lists

Careers Website wgsscareercentre.weebly.com

Christy de BulnesCareer Advisor

Events Calendar

Twitter: @SD35Cdebulnes

Graduation Requirements

Grad Check ListsWGSS Counselling Website

BC Graduation RequirementsGrade 12 2017-1018

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

A Language Arts 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12

Socials 10 A Socials 11 Grad Trans

Science 10 A Science 11 Elective numbered 12

A Math 10 A Math 11 Elective numbered 12

Planning 10 Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective numbered 12

A PE 10 Elective Elective

Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective Elective

Elective (a Fine Art/Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12

before graduation)

Elective Elective

80 Credits = Ministry requirement84 Credits = WGSS requirement

BC Graduation RequirementsGrade 11 2017-1028

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

A Language Arts 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12

Socials 10 A Social Studies 11 or 12 CE: Career Life Connections

Science 10 A Science 11 or 12 CE: Capstone

A Math 10 A Math 11 or 12 Elective numbered 12

Planning 10 Elective (or CE: Career Life Ed if no Planning 10 credit) Elective numbered 12

A PE 10 Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective numbered 12

Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective Elective

Elective (a Fine Art/Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12

before Graduation)

Elective Elective

Bilingual Dogwood RequirementsGrade 12 2017-2018

Grad 10 FI Grade 11 FI Grade 12 FI

A Language Arts 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12

Science Humaines 10 Science Humaines 11 Grad Trans – FI / or AP Seminar 11

Science 10 A Science 11 Francais Lang/Litt 12

A Math 10 A Math 11 Elective Numbered 12

Francais Langue 10 Francais Lang/Litt 11 Elective Numbered 12

Planification 10 Elective Elective

A PE 10 Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective

Bilingual Dogwood RequirementsGrade 11 2017-2018

Grade 10 FI Grade 11 FI Grade 12 FI

A Language Arts 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12

Science Humaines 10 La citoyennete et le leadership a travers de l'histoire 11

CE: Career Life Connections

Science 10 A Science 11 or 12 CE: Capstone

A Math 10 A Math 11 or 12 Francais Language/Litterature 12

Francais Langue 10 Francais Language 11 Elective numbered 12

Planification 10 Elective (if no Planification credit must take

CE: Career Life Education)

Elective numbered 12

A PE 10 Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective

Courses + Special Programs

Language Arts OptionsLa

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• English 11

• AP English Language & Composition 11

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12 • Communications 12

• English 12

• AP English Literature & Composition 12 *

* Only EN 12 or AP EN 12 can be used to calculate admission average, not both

Grad Transitions

Personal Health

Minimum 130 hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity

Community Connections

Minimum of 30 hours of documented work or volunteer started after June of Grade 11

Career & Life Goals

Transition Plan: accomplishments + career goals

Presentation in April

Grad TransitionsMeets once a week

Meets for one semesterSeptember – December or January - April

Sample presentations + forms on-line

Fral (GT)

AP Seminar 11

Website:wgss.ca/programs-courses/grad-trans/

Socials 11 or 12 OptionsA Social Studies 11 Credit A Grade 12 Credit

Human Geography 11 (EDGE students) History 12*

La Citoyennete et le leadership a travers l’histoire 11 (FI students) Law 12*

BC First Peoples 11 Social Justice 12

Political Studies 11 Philosophy 12

20th Century World History Through Film 11 (3 modules) Economics 12*

* Approved Academic Grade 12 (for UBC-Vancouver)

AP Economics: Micro/Macro 12*

AP European History 12* (SS 11 pre-requisite)

Math 11 + 12 Options

Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10

Apprenticeship & 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 12

Math increases in difficulty each year

• Higher level thinking skills required when math becomes more theoretical

Summer Session is five weeks (72 hours)

• Overview of core concepts in ‘regular’ math course

Study Skills

• Math tutoring available on Tues, Wed, Thurs @ WGSS

• Tutor List available to be picked-up from Counselling Centre

Up-grading Math at College

• Enrol in math course required for post-secondary plans

Science 11 + 12 Options

Earth Science 11:Astronomy or Geology

Geology 12

Biology 11

or Pre-AP Biology 11

Biology 12 or AP Bio 12

Chemistry 11

or Pre-AP Chemistry 11

Chemistry 12 or AP Chem 12

Physics 11

or AP Physics I

Physics 12 or AP Physics II

Psychology 12

AP Psychology 12

Science for Citizens 11(Formerly Sc & Tech 11)

Environmental Science 12(Formerly Global Ed 12)

Sustainable Resource 12 credit for 2017-18

AP Course OfferingsAP 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 European History 12

AP Capstone Seminar 11 AP Psychology

AP Macro Economics/AP Micro Economics 12

AP French Lang. & Culture 12

AP Studio Art 2D Design 12

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

AP Capstone Diploma

AP Capstone Seminar 11

- Team Project + Presentation

- Individual Research +

Presentation

- End of Course Exam ($135)

AP Capstone Research 12 (in 2018/19)

- Academic Paper

- Presentation + Oral Defence

4 AP Exams

- 4 additional AP exams of your choosing

- Score of 3 or high on Seminar + Research courses

AP

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AP Capstone Seminar and Research Certificate

For those students who complete AP Capstone 11 + 12 but don’t have 4

additional AP exams

EDGE PROGRAM

English 11 EDGEHuman Geography 11 EDGE (or FRAL equivalent)Math: FOM 11, Pre-Cal 11, or Pre-Cal 12 EDGEPE 11 EDGE

Application forms to Mr. Stead

Cost: $750

• Applications available at meeting: Feb. 21 @ 3:00, WGSS Library

• “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 or two 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

Applications Due to Ms. Kifiak Tuesday, March 28, 3:00

Post-Secondary Options

Exploration OpportunitiesEvent Date Time Location

AP Course Information Session – Ms. Wood Feb. 10 Flex WGSS Library

Opening Doors Trades Evening (Trades Info.) Feb. 11 7:00 – 8:30 pm D.W. Poppy

Parents as Career Coaches – #1 (Reg. Required)

Feb. 15 6:30 – 8:30 WGSS Library

Woman in Trades Conference Feb. 16 All Day Mission, BC

KPU Surrey – Discovery Day Feb. 17 10:00 – 2:00 pm KPU Surrey

UBC Sauder School of Business – Info Session Feb. 17 12:30 – 2:30 pm UBC - Vancouver

myGAP Year Fair Feb. 18 1:00 – 4:00 pm Stratford Hall, Van.

Explore UVIC – Open House Feb. 18 9:00 – 3:30 pm UVic – Victoria

KPU XCEL Program Information Session Feb. 21 3:00 – 4:00 pm WGSS Library

KPU Langley – Discovery Day Feb. 24 10:00 – 2:00 pm KPU Langley

UBC Sauder School of Business – Info Session Feb. 24 12:30 – 2:30 pm UBC - Vancouver

IDEA School of Design – Open House Feb. 25 1:00 – 4:00 pm Capilano U - Vancouver

PD Day

REMIND APP

Grade 10: wgss2020

Grade 11: wgss2019

Grade 12: wgss2018

If you don’t have a smartphone and you want to receive text notifications, TEXT the message @79k74g

to the cell #778-650-5076

The Career and Counselling Dept. uses REMIND to inform students about upcoming events. For example:• Guest Speakers during

FLEX• Career Exploration

Tours• Post-Secondary

speakers

When signing up you will be prompted to insert your name - please use your first and last name

Trades

Trades Info Night: Feb. 15, 7:00 pm

Guided Learning SessionFeb. 14, FLEX

Youth Train in Trades (SD35)

Cook Training (WGSS) Electrical (DWP)Carpentry (ACSS)Auto Service (ACSS)Hairstyling (ACSS)Plumbing & Piping (LSS)Horticulture (KPU)

Youth Work in Trades

Register with ITA

Earn high school credit while working for a journeyperson

$1000 Scholarship upon completion of 4 apprenticeship courses + 900

hours

Speak to Mr. McKay

or Christy

Speak to Christy

University Admission

Admission requirements vary between institutions

Most institutions require specific courses in Grade 11 + 12 for admission to a specific faculty

Research universities calculate GPA entrance average on:

English 12 + 3 academic approved Grade 12 courses

Some calculate on English 12 + 4

Approved Academic Grade 12 Courses

Recognized by all institutions

English/Socials Languages Science + Math

(English 12) French 12 Biology 12

English Lit. 12 FRAL 12 Chemistry 12

Economics 12 Japanese 12 Geology 12

History 12 Spanish 12 Physics 12

Law 12 Pre-Calculus 12

ALL AP COURSES

Recognized by some institutions

Check the Institution’s Website

Foundations of Math 12 All but UBC

Philosophy 12 Only SFU + TWU

Psychology 12 U of A + McGill

Social Justice 12 All but UBC

Sustainable Resources 12 SFU, UFV, TWU, UNBC

Be very thorough and carefully check the university websites to ensure your courses

are on their approved lists

University Admission Averages

Admission average calculated on required courses

For example: B.A.S. – EN 12, Pre-Cal 12, Physics 12 + Chem. 12

B.A. – EN 12 + 3 approved Grade 12 courses (with the highest marks)

Minimum admission % at some institutions for competitive programsFor example: UBC – B.Comm. – 84% min.

SFU – B.B.A. – 83% min.

Minimum % for specific courses

For example: UBC – 70% EN 11 + 12

SFU – 60% Math 11 or 12

Admission Averages

2016

SFU UBC

Arts 83%Science 89%Business BBA+ 84%Environment 80%Health Science 88%Engineering 89%

Arts 87-89%Science 93-95%Commerce SupApp+ 91-94%Kinesiology 87-90%Applied Science 91-93%Forestry Science 78-80%

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 minimum of Language 11if they are considering any B.A. program

Math General Entrance Requirement

B.A. Requirements

Note: Percentages are minimum requirements for application to be considered. Admission is competitive and students need to have significantly

higher marks for admission to competitive programs.

B.Sc. Requirements

Requirement UBC SFU UFV

B.Sc. B.Sc. Associate of Science

English English 12 – 70% English 12 – 60% English 12

2nd Language Language 11 Language 11 or

Intro. Language 11

No Language

Math Pre-Cal 12 – 67% Pre-Cal 12 – 60% Pre-Cal 12 B

Gr. 11 courses Chem. 11

Physics 11

Pre-Cal 11 – 67%

English 11 – 70%

Chem. 11

Physics 11

Pre-Cal 11 – 60%

(See Grade 12 courses below)

Gr. 12 courses English 12 – 70%

Pre-Cal 12 – 67%

English 12 – 60%

Pre-Cal 12 – 60%

English 12

Pre-Cal 12 B

Required Science 12s One of: Biology 12, Chemistry

12, Geology 12, or Physics 12

One additional approved Grade

12 courses

Two Science 12s: Biology 12,

Chemistry 12, Physics 12,

Geology 12

C+ in a minimum of two:

Biology 12, Chemistry 12,

Physics 12, Geology 12

Additional Personal Profile

Min. GPA = 85%

Attend Information Session or

Personal Interview

Minimum GPA 2.0

B.Sc. Program Specific Requirements

Note: Percentages are minimum requirements. Admission is competitive and students need to have significantly higher marks for competitive programs.

Cost of Post-Secondary Education (Domestic Applicants)

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

Tuition, books, student fees: $7,500

Campus: $10,000

UFV

B.Sc. – 1 yr. commuting (30 credits)

Tuition, books, student fees: $6,055

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

How to hear about scholarships?

Grad Newsletter @GatorFutures Twitter

Post-Secondary Websites

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

LoranRBC Leaders

SchulichFuture Aces

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

WGSS: May 9, Flex LSS: May 16, 7:00 pm;

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

Course Planning Process

Course Selection1. Complete Course Planning Request Form

2. Follow directions to Selecting Courses on MyEd

3. Keep record of change new password

4. Hand in Course Selection Request Form by:

Friday, February 17, noon

5. Attach any appropriate paperwork:Student Aide / Gator Pod Leadership

Study Block / Work Experience

Medical Form

My Ed Course Selection Instructions

PowerPoint

Instruction Sheet Course Code Sheet

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

Course Planning Timeline

Course Change Priorities

Questions???

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