1. 1 Gr. 9  10 Course Selection 2016/2017

2. 1. Info from Counsellors 2. Research: Read Course Descriptions (online) Check Pre-Requisites Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Requirements 3. Consult: Parents (Parent Night: Thursday. March 10) Counsellor or Career Advisor (Ms. Derksen) 2

3. Enter on Parent Connect – ask office for password Choose 8 courses and 2 alternates Input March 10-14 Don’t click “Final” or you’ll have locked in your choices, and need to call the office to “un- Save” them 3

4. *each course = 4 credits* MINIMUM 80 CREDITS Most students graduate with 96 – 100 credits (some up to 120) 4

5. 5 a Math 10 *(20%) a Math 11 Socials 10 Socials 11 *(20%) Science 10 *(20%) a Science 11 PE 10 Planning 10 English 10 *(20%) English/Com 11 English* or Com 12* (40%) 3 other Grade 12 Courses Grad Transitions 12 See handout on back of worksheet

6. 6 Delview Courses Online Courses Summer School Previous School External Credits: Music, Dance,… Drivers Ed Course Sports (Regional+) Cadets, Lifeguard,… Work Experience, ACE-IT, Apprenticeship Language Challenge Register in October, write in Jan/Feb Language from other country Gr. 7-9 schooled in another language (gr. 6-8 for Korea)

7. Baseball - Sands Dance - Delta Sec Dance - Delta Sec Film - Acting - Ladner Film - Acting Film - Production – Ladner Film - Production Golf-Seaquam and T. Spring Club and Hockey - Burnsview Hockey - South Delta Lacrosse - Delta Sec Opera & Performance – Delta Sec Opera & Performance – Delta Sec Soccer – Sands and South Delta Sands Soccer – Sands and South Delta Softball – Seaquam & Delta Sec NEW: Farm School 7

8. English 10 Science 10 A Math 10 Social Studies 10 PE 10 Planning 10 Elective

9. English English 10 Communications 12 English 12 Literature 12 Communications 11 Writing 12 English 11 9 We advise you choose Engl or Com based on Teacher Recommendation These 2 courses alternate years.

10. Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 History 12 Law 12 Psychology 11 Socials Psychology 12 Geography 12 10 Comparative Civilization 12 (not UBC) Economics 12

11. Science Biology 12 Biology 11 Science 10 Sci & Tech 11 Teacher Recommended Chemistry 12 Chemistry 11 Earth Science 11 Physics 12 Physics 11 Geology 12 C+ 11

12. 12 Math Math 8 Math 9 AW. Ma. 10 Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 AW Math 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12 Foundations Math 11 Foundations Math 12 Calculus 12

13. 13 Math Pathways Foundations & Pre- Calculus **For MOST college/university- bound students** Topics include: –Algebra & Numbers –Functions and Relations –Measurement

14. 14 Math Pathways Apprenticeship & Workplace Good for entry into majority of trades and other jobs in the work force. Topics include: –Measurement –Geometry –Algebra –Numbers

15. 15 How To Pick Math Course Talk to your teacher: Which course(s) can you succeed in? Talk to your counsellor: Do your career goals and math interests/aptitude match up? Discuss how you can change paths in university so you don’t need to leave every door open now. Talk to your parent: Discuss how to meet the grad requirement for Math 11 and university entrance requirements without torturing yourself. Take care of graduation first!

16. Languages French 8 French 9 French 10 Intro. Spanish 11 (SFU) Spanish 11French 11 Spanish 12 French 12 16

17. KEYBOARDING 11 Typing (like KB 9) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 10 Office programs like spreadsheets, databases BUSINESS EDUCATION 10 Intro to communications, marketing, finance and the world of business ACCOUNTING 11 Keeping track of money & finances 17

18. 18 Home Economics Foods 10 Family Studies 11 Families Human Development Personal Growth Relationships PE 10 & Planning 10 are required, and often run together at Delview Physical Education & Planning

19. 19 Aboriginal Woodwork 10 Creative woodwork based on First Nations culture & traditions Woodwork 10 Metalwork 10 Electronics 10 Electrical circuits & components CAD/Drafting 10 Computer aided architectural design

20. 20 Visual Arts 10 (General) 2D and 3D Visual Arts 10 (Ceramics & Sculpture) 3D Media Arts 10 Video production, camera, photoshop… Computer Animation 10 3D modelling & animation Project-based Yearbook 11 X-Block after school 9 th course Full year commitment Should have Media experience

21. 21 Drama Drama 10: Theatre Performance Theatre Company 10 X-Block Theatre Production 10 X-Block Set design, lighting, sound Directing & Scriptwriting 11 X-Block Acting Experience Junior Band 10 Senior Band 10 Guitar 10 – no experience needed NEW: Show Choir 10 (Glee) Music

22. 22 Help Peer Tutoring 10 Application Process Get form from Counsellor or LA teacher Aptitude & Reliability Help gr.8’s who struggle with their courses Strategies for Learning 10 LA/LD There is a process for being referred ELL 10 Speak to Ms. Stevens if you need more ELL courses next year Get Help

23. 23 Your Counsellor needs to know about Summer School or Online courses you plan to take See Counsellor if you want to “double up” (e.g. take Math 9 and Math 10 in one year) Make informed and realistic requests Consider Post Secondary requirements

24. Go to Delview’s website & Read course selection booklet Complete course selection with your parents through Parent Connect by March 13. Forgot Password? Ask at Office Parent Night on Thursday Feb. 26, 7pm in the library 24

25. PARENT CONNECT 8 choices + 2 alternates Choose 9 if taking Yearbook, Theatre Co. or Band Peer Tutoring requires an application ELL or Strategies (LA/LD) courses – there is a process if you want this extra support – see Counsellor 25

26. Part-time work Full-time work Part-time work and school Student exchange programs/Travel Canadian Armed Forces Trades College and University ALL OF THESE WANT TO KNOW YOU HAVE GOOD CHARACTER, PERSEVERANCE, RELIABILITY – START NOW!

27. Each college has specific entry requirements for each program. All institutions want you to do well in English! Sometimes Math and Science too. Graduation from high school is needed. University Transfer programs allow students to upgrade courses and thus enter university if so inclined. SO WORK HARD NOW!!