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Entering Grade 10
Windsor Secondary Course Programming
Grade 11 & 12 2016-2017
Current Grades 8 and 10 Ms. Roberts: Vice-Principal
Mr. Martin: Counsellor (Gr. 8 – all & Gr. 10 G-Z) Ms. Desjardins: Counsellor (Gr. 10 A-F)
Current Grades 9 and 11
Ms. Best: Vice-Principal
Mrs. Maquignaz: Counsellor
Key Contact People:
What you need to consider…
Grad requirements
Post secondary plans
Academic and elective options
Course Programming Information
Programming Resources
WindsorSecondary.ca
Course Programming
Guide Power Point Grad Website
EducationPlanner.ca Post-Secondary Websites
http://www.sd44.ca/school/windsor/Programs Services/Courses/Pages/default.aspx
Graduation Requirements
BC Ministry of
Education Graduation Requirements
Total number of grade 10, 11, and 12 credits needed to graduate:
80 credits
(4 credits = 1 course)
To Graduate …
Graduation Program Requirements
English Program French Immersion Program Required Courses
(48 credits) Required Courses
(60 credits)
Elective Courses (28 credits)
*minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level
Elective Courses (16 credits)
*minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level
Graduation Transitions (4 credits)
Graduation Transitions (4 credits)
Total = 80 credits
Total = 80 credits
Grad Program Requirements
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications
12
Francais Langue 10 Francais Langue 11 Francais Langue 12
Math 10 Math 11 Graduation Transitions
Social Studies 10 Science Humaines 10
Social Studies 11 Science Humaines 11
Science 10 (4) Science Naturelles 10
any Science 11
PE 10 (4)
Planning 10 Planification 10
*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
= French immersion requirements
Graduation Transitions
PERSONAL HEALTH 150 minutes each week of physical activity Plus written component (completed in Planning 12)
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 30 hours of work and/or community service Plus written component (completed in Planning 12)
CAREER AND LIFE Written component (completed in Planning 12)
*Information for graduation will be dispersed in Planning 12
Mandatory Provincial Exams The BC Ministry of Education requires students to write the following exams for graduation requirements:
Current Grade 11’s:
Gr. 10 Provincial Exams: Grade 10 (English, Science, Math)
Gr. 11 Provincial Exams: Grade 11 (Social Studies)
Grade 12 Provincial Exams: English or Communications 12 Francais Langue 12 (FRAL students only)
Exam Results www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
Mandatory Provincial Exams The BC Ministry of Education requires students to write the following
exams for graduation requirements:
Current Grade 10’s:
A Numeracy Provincial Exam : LIKELY WRITTEN IN YOUR GRADE 11 YEAR Grade 10 (English, Science, Math) Grade 11 (Social Studies)
A Literacy Provincial Exams: English 12 or Communications 12 Francais Langue 12 (FRAL students only)
Exam Results www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
New Provincial Scholarship Program
BC Excellence Scholarships (1 nomination per school)
BC Achievement Scholarships (determined by Min. of Ed.)
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships (direct student application to Min. of Ed.)
For more information, please check:
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/provincial-scholarships
Course Programming
Post-Secondary Information
Admission Requirements
- Courses (grade 11 & 12) - Second language + math requirements - English language requirements
Example: UBC Faculty of Science Chem 11, Phys 11, Pre-Calc 12, a Sci 12,
one approved grade 12 course
- Course marks calculated - Admissions averages
General Admission
Requirements
Faculty Requirements
Calculation of GPA
Not sure where to start?
www.educationplanner.bc.ca
www.schoolfinder.com (Canada, UK and USA)
Thinking of SFU or UBC?
English 12
Language 11 UBC: language 11
SFU: intro language 11
Math 11 UBC: Pre-Calculus 11 OR
Foundations 12 SFU: Foundations 11
3 “approved” academic courses
Minimum Course Requirements
Example: UBC Arts vs. UBC Sciences
Requirement Faculty of Arts Faculty of Sciences
English •English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)
•English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)
Language •Language 11 •Language 12 (or take at UBC)
•Language 11
Math •Pre-calculus 11 OR •Foundations 12
•Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%) •Calculus 12 (recommended)
Sciences •Any science 11 OR 12 (including Earth Science 11)
•Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •ONE Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)
Approved Courses
•3 additional approved grade 12 courses
•1 additional approved grade 12 course
Example: UBC Sciences vs. SFU Sciences
Requirement
UBC Faculty of Science
SFU Faculty of Science
English •English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)
•English 12 (min 60% blended mark)
Language •Language 11 •Language 11 •(Intro Spanish 11 accepted)
Math •Pre-Calculus 11 •Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%)
+ •Calculus 12 (recommended)
•Pre-Calculus 11 (min 60%) •Pre-Calculus 12
+ •Calculus 12 (recommended)
Sciences •Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •ONE Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)
•Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •TWO Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Geography)
Approved Courses
•1 additional approved grade 12 course
Admission Requirements
Broad-based admission trend… Some program applications might require:
Supplemental applications Portfolios Interviews/Auditions Evidence of Accomplishments: leadership school & community service
Demonstrate reflective and engaged learning!
S.A.T (www.collegeboard.com)
American Institutions
Canadian Universities with NCAA athletics (eg. SFU football)
Minimum score 820 on SAT to qualify for NCAA eligibility (www.elegibilitycenter.org)
Recommended: write SAT prior to November of grade 12
Capilano University
Arts and Sciences (= University Transfer)
Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor Programs
High school graduation required
English 12 + 2 approved academic
grade 12 courses
No second language requirement
Any Math 11 (may need to upgrade
at Cap)
High school graduation required
Requirements vary by Faculty
Business and Professional Studies
Global and Community Studies
Education, Health and Human Development
Fine and Applied Arts
Capilano University Arts & Sciences Program
Admission = English 12 + 2 “approved courses” listed below: English Literature 12 Physics 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Calculus 12 Math 12 (any) Comp. Civilizations 12 Social Justice 12
Economics 12 Accounting 12 Financial Accounting 12 French 12 & Spanish 12 Geography 12 Information Technology 12 Law 12 History 12
*More options available at www.capilanou.ca
Arts and Sciences = University Transfer Program
BCIT Faculties
Applied and Natural Sciences Business and Media Computing and Information Technology Engineering Health Sciences Trades, Apprenticeship and Technician
Pre-requisites vary depending on the program Pre-testing for English & Math for some programs Many programs are first come, first served & have waitlists - apply early!
Course Options at Windsor
Remember…
Our timetable is based on courses you choose when you hand in your programming sheet
It is expected students will take ALL courses they record on the programming sheet
Think carefully about your choices
There may be NO opportunity to make alterations to your timetable in the future
Remember…
Our timetable is based on courses you choose when you hand in your programming sheet
It is expected students will take ALL courses they record on the programming sheet
Think carefully about your choices
There may be NO opportunity to make alterations to your timetable in the future
English Program Course Selection
Grade 11 Grade 12 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications
12
Math 11 Planning 12 (Graduation Transitions)
Social Studies 11
any Science 11
*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
French Immersion Course Selection
Grade 11 Grade 12 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications
12
Francais Langue 11 Francais Langue 12
Math 11 Planning 12 (Graduation Transitions)
Science Humaines 11
any Science 11
*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
Grade 11 Science Options
*You can take more than one science
A Science 11
Physics 11 Biology 11 Chemistry 11
Earth Science 11
Future Plans & Math
Sample Future Plans
Most Relevant Course Work
•Technical College •Trade School •Directly into workforce •University Transfer
Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics 10-12
•Math •Science •Engineering •Medicine •Commerce
Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10
+ Pre-Calculus 11 and 12
•Socials Sciences •Humanities •Fine Arts •Undecided
Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10
+ Foundations 11 and 12 OR Pre-Calculus 11
Modern Language Electives
Modern Languages
French 10
French 11
French 12
Spanish 10
Spanish 11
Spanish 12
Grade 12 Academic Electives
English
• Literature 12
Socials
•History 12 • Law 12 •Comp Civ 12 •Geography
12 • Social Justice
12
Business
•Economics 12
•Accounting 12
• Financial Accounting 12
Math
•App & Workplace Math 12
• Foundations 12
•Pre-Calculus 12
•Calculus 12
Modern Languages
• French 12 • Spanish 12
Science
•Biology 12 •Chemistry 12 •Physics 12
*Elective selections are dependant on post-secondary requirements
Fine and Performing Arts Electives
Art
• Art Foundations 11/12
• Photography (media arts)11/12
• Art Portfolio 12
Drama
• Performance 11/12
• Production 11/12
• Directing 11/12
• Theatre Management 12
Band
• Concert Band 11/12
• Jazz Band 11/12
• Chamber Strings 11/12
Choir
• ONE Choir 11/12
• Chamber Choir 11/12 (audition)
• Vocal Jazz 11/12 (audition)
Applied Skills Electives
Business Education
• Accounting 11/12
• Financial Accounting 12
• Economics 12 • Yearbook
11/12
Information Technology
• Digital Media 11/12
• Info Tech Survey 11/12
• BA Media Studies 11
Home Economics
• Food & Nutrition 11/12
• Textiles 11/12 • Fashion
Design 12
Technology
• Auto Tech 11/12
• Drafting 11/12
• Electronics 11/12
• Carpentry 11/12
• Carpentry 12 (Furniture Construction)
• Metalwork 11/12
Physical Education Electives
PE Electives
PE 11/12 Leadership 11 Fitness & Conditioning 11/12 Kinesiology 11
Academies application required
(monthly fee)
Dance Academy 11/12
Hockey Skills Academy 11/12
Soccer Academy 11/12
Basketball Academy 11/12
Volleyball Academy 11/12
Field Hockey Academy 11/12
Career Programs
Goals for Career Programs
Help transition from Secondary School to world of work
Student’s have opportunities to observe and practice generic employability skills required in the workplace
Learning Outcomes
Identify your focus area (what do you want to do)
Identify what employability skills you already have
WorkSafe: rights and responsibilities in a work placement
Edit your resume and cover letter
Review and learn interview skills
Help understand workplace ethics and etiquette (how to conduct yourself in your placement
All of the above are introduced in Planning 10 (Career Life Education) and built upon in Work Experience
MWEX 12Aor 12B -- Work Experience (4 credits each)
(open to grades 9-12)
Can take it inside or outside the timetable
Course work plus a 90 hour job placement
50 hours of a current job can be used towards the total hours
if your job is in your focus area, all your hours can be used
May earn up to 8 credits within these courses.
May join this program anytime!!!
How to Get Four Credits for Wex??
ACE-IT : Culinary Program
Located at Carson Graham Students attend Windsor Day 1 and Carson Day 2 Credits: 16 Certificate in Professional Cooking
More info at on the District Web Site under Careers
Information Meeting at Carson Graham February 15,2017 @ 6 pm in the Library
Application Opportunity: Feb 15-March 8
ACE-IT: Carpentry Program
This program is for Grade 11-12 students interested in a career in carpentry and related trades.
Located at West Vancouver Secondary
Students receive training every second day, while attending their own secondary school for core academic subjects.
More info at: http://westvancouverschools.ca/programs/ace-it
Where is the information?
Location: Career Centre - Room 203
Online:
http://www.sd44.ca/school/windsor/ProgramsServices/Courses/CareerEducation/Pages/default.aspx
By Phone:
Mrs. Reid (Career Facilitator) 604-903-3700 Local 809203 [email protected] Mrs. Oliver (Career Coordinator) 604-903-3700 Local 809909 [email protected]
External Credit
Ministry gives credit for many external activities: Life Guarding External Language Membership on a provincial sports team Refereeing at a high level in some sports
Check with your counsellor
MUST have appropriate documentation
Enhanced Program Opportunities
There are a variety of programs to choose from…
http://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/Academies/Pages/default.aspx
Artists for Kids (10-12) Basketball Academy (8-12)
Digital Media Academy (11-12) Distributed Learning (8-12)
Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership (1o)
Field Hockey Academy (8-12) IB @ Carson (Grade 8 or 11 ‘entry points’)
Outdoor Academy @ Sutherland (10) Performance Learning Program @ Seycove (8-11)
VCC Culinary Arts (11-12) Volleyball Academy (8-12)
Distributed Learning
North Vancouver School District is offering a number of courses through a combination of on-line learning with some face-to-face teacher support.
DL Registration Forms available online or from your grade counsellor Attach DL Registration Form to your Windsor Course Programming
Sheet
http://www.sd44.ca/school/distributed/Pages/default.aspx
Post-Secondary Admissions with DL Courses
The completion deadline for DL courses used for admissions to post-secondary varies from post-secondary institution to post-secondary institution
Example: UBC requires all DL courses to be 100% complete by February 1st of a student’s grade 12 year to be included in their competitive admissions average
Keep in Mind…
Life balance Academic responsibilities Family Social activities Extra curricular Work
Course load considerations: Strengths Time commitment Difficult to change schedule once the year has begun “Can I do it???” and “Will I do it???”
Preparing for Course Selections
Make certain you fulfill requirements for high school graduation and post secondary plans
Review course info & descriptions (on-line)
Discuss with parents, teachers & counsellors
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Prioritize your selections
Don’t wait until the last minute!
Study Block
Grade 11 and 12 Students: sign up for 8 courses can apply for a study block
Application Process: an application form is necessary (see grade counsellor) subject to approval by administration must check appropriate box on programming sheet attach application to programming sheet
For special courses such as LC ,ELL, FN, Choices :
Specialty area teachers will make recommendations on the most appropriate choices to meet students’ needs
Enrollment in Windsor’s LC, & Choices programs will be determined by the School Based Resource Team (SBRT)
If already enrolled in these courses, speak with your teacher regarding placement next year
Other Courses…
Course Programming Deadline
Forms must be signed by both the student & the parent or guardian & dropped off in Student Services by Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the latest.
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Windsor Grad Info Website
www.windsorgradinfo.webs.com
Twitter: @windsorgradinfo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/windsorgradinfo
Questions?