2. RSS Website The 2016/2017 Course Description Book and this Power Point are available on the RSS website at: www.rss.sd23.bc.ca Please refer these resources for course descriptions and answers to frequently asked questions

3. PLANNING for the FUTURE ~ CHOICES for PROGRAMS ~ UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC ie: UBCO, UBCV, UVIC, SFU CREATIVE PROGRAMS ie: CATO, MC College Esthetics Sound Engineering HANDS-ON & SKILL BASED ie: BCIT, SAIT Ultrasound tech Broadcasting TRADES ie: Okanagan College ie: SD 23 Dual Credit Programs UNIVERSITY TRANSFER ie: Okanagan College www.myblueprint.ca/sd23 www.educationplanner.ca

4. Research & keep your options open... PLANNING for the FUTURE ~ University Entrance ~ ENGLISH 12 (min. 70%) + 3 Grade 12 courses [approved by the school you choose to attend] Some programs also require Gr. 11 courses Approved Gr. 12 Courses –English Lit 12 – French 12 – History 12 – ASL 12 – German 12 – Spanish 12 – Japanese 12 – Law 12 – Pre-Calculus 12 – Calculus 12 – Physics 12 – Chemistry 12 – Biology 12

5. University Admission Requirements University Arts English 12 (min. of 70%) 3 Approved Academic 12 courses Language 12 recommended University entrance based on final grades of these 4 courses only Grade11 course marks used for admittance if Grade 12 course not until 2 nd semester Last year, UBC-O admitted with an entrance average of low 80’s Last year, UBC-Van admitted with an entrance average of mid to high 80’s University Sciences English 12 (min of 70%) Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 67%) 2 other approved academic grade 12 courses, incl. one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 Grade 11 requirements: Chemistry 11 Recommended: Physics 11, Calculus 12 Grade 11 course marks used for admittance if Grade 12 course not until 2 nd semester Last year, UBC-O admitted with an entrance average of low to mid 80’s Last year, UBC-Van admitted with an entrance average of high 80’s to low 90’s

6. RESEARCH & Keep your options open... PLANNING for the FUTURE ~ College to University Transfer ~ ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Take 2 years at college & transfer to university to complete Arts degree. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCES Take 2 years at college & transfer to university to complete Science degree. High School Graduation and: ENG 12 min. 60% College transcript then used for university transfer High School Graduation and: ENG 12 min. 60% PreCalc 12 min50% College transcript then used for university transfer

7. PLANNING for the FUTURE ~ Trades Programs ~ Career Programs Coordinators: Doug Gunn and Dave Stephens Secondary School Apprenticeship Dual credit Program Many take special planning Many scheduled for 2 nd Semester of your Grade 12 year Application and planning required – see Mr. Gunn or Mr. Stephens in the Careers Center Hairdressing Collision Repair Joinery Sheet Metal Carpentry Plumbing R.V. Technician Welding Culinary Arts Electrician Emergency Medical Responder Health Care Assistant Automotive Service Technician Program Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanic/Structures Heavy Duty/ Commercial Transport Mechanics Residential Construction Forestry Computer Information Systems

8. Post-Secondary / Dual Credit Programs: Okanagan College: All entry level trades programs & Health Care Assistant BCIT: Electrical, Computer Information Systems Administration School Based Programs: Hairdressing, Forestry, Residential Construction, Auto Service Technician, Culinary Arts, Emergency Medical Responder Secondary School Apprenticeship: Earn while you learn Discover: -How to earn high school credits while in a post- secondary program -How to have your tuition paid to a post-secondary program

9. A student has 3 years to achieve graduation starting at grade 10. If students do not achieve graduation by the end of the grade 12 year, further courses will be available at Central Schools, not at RSS 3 YEAR RULE ~ Policy of School District #23 ~

10. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Gr 10 + Gr. 11 + Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum GRADE 10 English 10* Social Studies 10 Science 10* a Mathematics 10* a PE 10 An Applied Skill or Fine Art class GRADE 11 an English 11 a S.S. 11* a Mathematics 11 a Science 11 Planning 11 GRADE 12 an English 12* ________ 12 Grad Transitions (prepare and present MAP) PLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11, & 12

11. Diploma Verification Report DVR Your DVR is a record of all high school courses that are in-progress or completed to date. See your counselor or VP for your DVR Please refer to this DVR while choosing courses. This will ensure that you have taken all required courses to graduate and meet your post secondary admission requirements.

12. ENGLISH 10 / 11 / 12 These are academic English courses, required for university entrance and for some college and technical programs. The focus is on literature and writing. COMMUNICATIONS 11 / 12 These are modified or easier English courses for students who may struggle with regular English classes. They do satisfy graduation requirements. Communications will prepare students for many Trades Programs at the college level. ENGLISH LITERATURE 12 This is an in-depth study of English Literature and an excellent preparation for post-secondary studies. WRITING 12 The focus is on creative writing and the exploration of various genres of writing.

13. Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 - has a provincial exam worth 20% History 12 – SS 11 is the pre-requisite Law 12 – SS 11 is the pre-requisite Comparative Civilizations 12- open to grades10-12

14. SCIENCE 10: A required course with a Provincial exam that is worth 20%. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 11: A non-academic and hands-on Science 11. Does not meet university entrance requirements but is fine for graduation. EARTH SCIENCE 11: An academic science. BIOLOGY 11/12: An academic science. CHEMISTRY 11/12: An academic science and a strong math background required. Foundations Math 10 minimum. PHYSICS 11/12: An academic science and a strong math background required. Foundations Math 10 minimum. Recommended to take PreCalc 11 before or concurrently with Physics 11.

15. 2 Paths: Foundations of Math 10 Apprenticeship &Workplace Math 10 Foundations 10 with a C+ or better leads to Pre-Calculus 11 Foundations 10 with C or less leads to AW 11 AW 10 leads to AW 11

16. A & W Math 10Foundations of MATH 10 A &W 11 C or less in Foundations 10 Satisfies grad requirement University Transfer Arts (OC) Many Trades Pre-Calculus 11 C+ or better in Foundations 10 Satisfies grad requirement University Transfer Arts (OC) Arts @ UBC-O, UBC-V, UVIC, & SFU A & W Math 11 Satisfies grad requirement University Transfer Arts (OC) Many trades Pre-Calculus 12 Sciences & business degrees @ UBC-V, UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU, OC

17. Calculus 12 Pre-Calculus 12 SCIENCES & BUSINESS @ OC, UBC-V, UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU Strongly recommended for Engineering, Science or Math programs in post- secondary Pre-Calculus pathway = Maximum options for Post-Secondary Calculus AP Strongly recommended for Engineering, Science or Math programs in post- secondary

18. Rigorous Academic Challenge AP Sciences: students must take Honours 11 course in Semester1 and AP 12 course in Semester 2 of the same year Must score a level 4 or 5 on AP exam to count for 1 st year university credit AP Courses offered at RSS: AP English LiteratureAP Art AP ChemistryAP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Calculus AP Physics (2 levels) Advanced Placement & Honours Involves significant commitment outside of regular class time

19. Second Languages Is a Second Language Required for… Graduation? No Trades or vocational programs? No University entrance? For some, yes It depends on if you go straight to university from high school, the program you choose, & the university/college you attend. It’s a good idea to keep your options open, especially if you are doing a Bachelor of Arts

20. RSS OFFERS: 1. French 10-12 2. Spanish 11-12 ( INTRO 11 – REGULAR 11 – 12) 3. ASL 11-12 4. German 11 Intro-12 (INTRO 11 – REGULAR 11 – 12) 5. Punjabi 10-11 6. Japanese 11 Intro-12 (INTRO 11 – REGULAR 11 – 12) Can enter Intro Language 11 in grade 10 Intro Language 11 leads to Regular Language 11 2 nd Language to gr 11 level needed to go straight to university in many cases Language to gr 12 level needed for graduation from some university programs (particularly ARTS based)

21. Planning 11 is a Graduation Requirement Course Outline Career exploration Post Secondary exploration Accumulate 30 hours of work or volunteer experience Resume/Cover Letter Business computer skills Leads to Career Transitions 12 and MAP preparation

22. 3 components: 1. Career Transitions ( 4 credits) Career exploration with My Blueprint program Post Secondary exploration Resume/ cover letter 2. Work Experience( 2, 3 or 4 credits) Accumulate 30-100 hours of work or volunteer experience 3. MAP- Creation and Presentation of MAP ( 4 credits) Semester 1 students present in December Semester 2 students present in May AM Transitions by application only – students must have a full timetable (8 courses in the timetable) to be eligible to take AM Transitions

23. Work Experience Hours Did you know you need 30 Career Hours to graduate? These can be paid work hours or volunteer hours. If you have a job, come see Mrs. Caldwell in the Careers Centre to get the paperwork to start documenting your hours. Career Hours will only count if paperwork is handed in prior to working the hours

24. Concert band 10-12 Dance and Dance Choreography Digital filmmaking Broadcast Journalism Drama and Theatre Performance Theatre Production Course offerings dependent upon # of participants. Jazz band 11/12 Choir-chamber and concert 10-12 Yearbook/Journalism ART – Drawing and Painting - Print and Graphics - Ceramics -Art Foundations - AP Art - Metal Art

25. Woodwork, Metalwork, Metal Art, Auto Technology, Residential Construction Foods Cooks Training Marketing Entrepreneurship Accounting Financial Accounting Computer Animation Game Design Electronics Drafting & Design Business Ed Business Computer Applications Computer Programming Textiles, Human Services, Family Management

26. Writing 12 Yearbook and Journalism History of Rock and Roll 11 Environmental Sciences 12 * does not satisfy the Science requirement for graduation. Course offerings dependent upon # of participants. Football 11 Mixed Martial Arts 11 Human Performance 11 & 12 Basketball Aboriginal Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Leadership, PE 11-12 Baseball & Hockey Academy 10-12 Photography Studio Glass Production Graphics Psychology 11/12

27. Are you a caring and compassionate person interested in helping others? Peer Mentors are intended to do some of the most important work in the school. Their aim is to develop friendships with Grade 9’sand any new and International students to make the transition to RSS an easy and positive experience. Peer Mentors will work one-on-one with these students during their assigned block in the Career/Counselling Center. To equip Peer Mentors for this role, they are taught interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and mediation skills and assertiveness training. Applicants should be outstanding citizens with a great work ethic and should have the ‘courage to be kind’ in all situations. In order to help others students must be “well” themselves. Due to limited space in the program, an application to this course and references will be required. A mandatory training retreat is scheduled for September. Peer Mentorship 11/12 An application is required for this course See you counsellor

28. This is a youth led education program which aims to teach Resiliency Skills. They reach out to large groups of youth with a message about coping, hope, and resilience. The Wellness Team is comprised of four groups: Lifesavers, Beyond the Hurt/Healthy Youth Relationship, Amicia, and the Diversity group. The group meets once a week during lunch to plan events. It is a linear 4 credit course. Lifesavers – Awareness to mental health/wellness. Planning the school wide Mental Wellness assembly is one of the many activities of this group. Beyond the Hurt and Healthy Youth Relationships – they are trained to become Youth Facilitators who then deliver bully awareness workshops to SMS and RMS students. Amicia – their aim is to unite RMS and SMS girls with a network of support. Diversity – they strive to create an all inclusive safe space for ALL students. What is the commitment? They must attend the weekly lunch hour class. They must commit to one of the above groups which means that when organizing an event they would have to meet outside the regular time table. Due to nature of this program, an application to this course and references are required. Wellness Team 10/11/12

29. Be careful – this is NOT the ‘easier’ way to take a course! DISTANCE EDUCATION If course required for Graduation in grade 12 it must be done by Feb. 1

30. A student can earn school credits for some specific programs: – Driver Training Course – Girl Guides / Cadets – Provincial & National level sport teams – NLS & Bronze Cross (swimming) – Royal Conservatory Music levels *Credits are given for SPECIFIC levels of participation as determined by the Ministry of Education. Check with your counsellor. EXTERNAL CREDITS

31. Grade 10: 8 courses inside timetable NO SPARES- Policy Grade11: 8 courses inside timetable NO SPARES-Policy Grade 12: 8 courses inside timetable including Career Transitions SPARE is earned once MAP is complete **Online courses are ‘extra’ & not part of timetable course count. R.S.S. Course Expectations

32. Balance your life. Honours courses are demanding and challenging. Consider what is best for you and your own path. Post-Secondary Course Catalogues are available in the Career Centre & online at: MyBlueprint.ca/sd23 or educationplanner.bc.ca Please consider...

33. Next year’s RSS timetable will be built based on your choices now. Therefore, changing courses will NOT be simple and extra space in any course is not guaranteed.

34. NEXT STEPS: Visit #2: Course input next week. Schedule TBA