1. Course Planning Presentation 2010-2011
WELCOME
Grade 11 Students to
Grade 12
Course Planning Presentation

2. Why is course selection so important?
drives Master Timetable
determines what courses can & will be offered to students
changes to student initial choices
difficult… may be impossible…
after the time table has been set
MOST IMPORTANTLY…
It sets a path for “Life after KAL” 1

3. Online process For course selection Parent confirmation
Instructions, etc found on KAL website

4. Course Selection
3 year plan
Based on future direction after high school
Look at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plans

7. Course Selection Process
Course descriptions and information on KAL website

8. Graduation Plan Grade 10, 11 & 12
12 Required courses
counted from grade 10, 11 and 12
7 Elective courses
4 credits for your Graduation Transitions
completed in grade 12 2

9. Typical University Requirements
English 12
and
3 or 4 more provincially examinable courses
Geology 12
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Geography 12
History 12
Literature 12
Math 12
French 12
First Nations 12

10. Provincial Exams Grade 12 exams=40% final mark
Grade 11 exam =20% final mark
Grade 12 exams=40% final mark
English 12 or Communications 12
only mandatory exam

11. Gr.12 Provincial Exams
ALL GRADE 12 PROVINICAL EXAMS— EXCEPT English/Communication 12 are OPTIONAL
So,
what about going to college or university
What Universities/colleges STILL require the exams 3

12. Math Options Principles 12 Calculus 12 65% or better in Math 11
Required for Business, Science Engineering programs
70-80% or better is necessary
Calculus 12
Significant interest-skill in Math
Recommended for Business, Science Engineering programs

13. Do I need a 2nd language?
A second language is not required for graduation
2nd language to grade 11 may be required for BC University entrance*
only
UBC-Vancouver
UVIC Arts (*UVIC Science does not require 2nd language)
SFU
Most Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2nd language

14. Elective Courses Courses offered next year are determined by:
student interest
staffing levels
use of facility
Applied Skills
Woodwork
Foods
Textiles
Computers
Drafting
Fine Arts
Art
Drama
Band

15. External Credits
Earn “extra” credits in Grade 10, 11 or 12 for gradation
Documented achievement in areas “outside” of school
sports, drama, dance, industrial and occupational courses, music, etc
More info>>Check KAL Website 10

16. Dual Credit Programs 11 Trades & Technical program opportunities
Apply in grade 10
2nd semester
Earn credits for grade 11 & 12
Explore opportunities in Planning 10
Mrs. Jorgensen, Vice Principal
Career Coordinator 11

17. Dual Credit Program Schedule

18. In summary… Course Selection Electives Courses Online process
Student and parent accounts
3 year plans prepared ahead of time
Electives Courses
Grade 9 – full semester courses

19. DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!
In summary…
Choose Courses Wisely
Changes to timetable WILL be
DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!

20. What Next ? Download 3 year planning sheet
Review sample 3-year plans and RESEARCH
Scheduled times for course selection or each class will be posted on the school calendar on the KAL website

21. Anything that we have not answered ???
QUESTIONS?
Anything that we have not answered ???