1. What’s ahead for the 2017/18 school year?
Welcome Parents!
What’s ahead for the 2017/18 school year?

2. 3 YEAR RULE ~ Policy of School District #23 ~
A student has 3 years to achieve graduation starting in grade 10. If students do not achieve graduation by the end of the grade 12 year, further courses will be available at Central Schools in Kelowna, NOT at RSS.

3. Redesigned Curriculum
Time of Transition
More choices for students
Class size and composition
(Effective September 2017)
Big Understandings

4. Important Websites RSS – www.rss.sd23.bc.ca
Course Guide
Course Selection Process
Counselling Weebly
myBlueprint -
Career Exploration

5. Graduation Requirements
Gr 10 + Gr Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum
GRADE 10
English 10
Social Studies 10
Science 10
a Mathematics 10
a PE 10
GRADE 11
English 11
a S.S. 11
a Mathematics 11
a Science 11
Planning 11
GRADE 12
an English 12
________ 12
Grad Transitions
PLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11, & 12

6. Graduation Requirements
GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
REQUIRED for Graduation!
M.A.P. (My Action Plan)
Must complete minimum of 30 volunteer/work hours
M.A.P. Presentation => December or May

7. Planning for the Future
~ Different Paths ~
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
HANDS-ON & SKILL BASED
TRADES
CREATIVE PROGRAMS
GAP YEAR
VOLUNTEER / TRAVEL

8. Planning for the Future
~ University Entrance ~
ENGLISH 12 (Minimum 70%) +
3 Grade 12 Courses (Approved by the school you choose to attend)
Some programs also require Gr. 11 courses

9. Planning for the Future
~ College to University Transfer ~
High School Graduation and
English % ↑
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
(College transcript then used for university transfer)
High School Graduation and
English % ↑
Pre-Cal % ↑
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCES

10. Career Programs Coordinator: Doug Gunn
Dual Credit Programs
Career Programs Coordinator: Doug Gunn
Hairdressing
Collision Repair
Joinery
Sheet Metal
Carpentry
Plumbing
R.V. Technician
Welding
Culinary Arts
Electrician
Emergency Medical Responder
Health Care Aid
Automotive Service Technician Program
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanic/Structures
Heavy Mechanical Trades
Trades Sampler* Grades 10-12
Forestry* Grade 11 start
Computer Information Systems
Certified Educational Assistant

11. Students and Parents You are invited to the School District No. 23
Dual Credit INFORMATION EVENING
TUESDAY March 7th, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Hollywood Road Education Services
1040 Hollywood Road
Discover:
How to earn high school credits while in a post-secondary program.
How to have your tuition paid to a post-secondary program.

12. ENGLISH English 10 / 11 / 12 Communications 12
Next year is the last year it will be offered.
Electives (English Literature 12, Senior Creative Writing 12)
WHAT’S COMING UP (2018/19)?
Different Modules

13. SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 10 Choices for Social Studies 11:
Human Geography
Political Studies
History
Comparative Civilizations
BC First Peoples
First Nations 12
History 12
Law 12

14. SCIENCES Science 10 Choices for Science 11: Science & Technology 11
Earth Science 11
Biology 11/12
Chemistry 11/12
Foundations of Math and Pre-Cal 10 minimum
Physics 11/12
Recommended to take Pre-Cal 11 before or concurrently with Physics 11

15. SCIENCES & BUSINESS DEGREES @ UBC-V, UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU, OC
MATH
A&W Math 10
Foundations of MATH 10
A&W Math 11
A&W Math 11
Pre-Calculus 11
C+ or better in Foundations 10
University Transfer ARTS (OC)
UBC-O, UBC-V, UVIC, & SFU
University Transfer ARTS (OC)
Many trades
C or less in Foundations 10
Pre-Calculus 12
SCIENCES & BUSINESS UBC-V, UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU, OC

16. MATH 12 Important Notes: Pre-Calculus 12
SCIENCES & OC, UBC-V, UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU
Calculus 12
Calculus AP
Strongly recommended for Engineering, Science or Math programs in post-secondary
Strongly recommended for Engineering, Science or Math programs in post-secondary
Pre-Calculus pathway = Maximum options for Post-Secondary!

17. Involves significant commitment outside of regular class time
Advanced Placement
Involves significant commitment outside of regular class time
Must score a level 4 or 5 on AP exam to count for 1st year university credit
AP English Literature
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Art (Portfolio Requirement)
GPA/Teacher Recommendation for acceptance into AP classes

18. Language Courses
French 9, 10, 11, 12
Spanish
German
Punjabi
Japanese
ASL 11-12
Intro, 11, 12

19. Other Elective Courses
Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.
Fine Arts
Applied Skills
Leadership Opportunities
Sports

20. External Credits
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.

21. Plan Carefully!
Changing courses will NOT be simple and extra space in any course is not guaranteed.

22. Course Selection Dates
Counsellors visiting classes:
February 27th, March 1st and March 3rd
Course Selection Online Opens:
February 27th at 3:30pm

23. FAQ’s Do I need a second language? When can I get a spare?
Can I take an online course? Are they easier?
When will the new curriculum be fully implemented?