1. GRADE 12 COURSE PLANNING - FOR THOSE NOT INTERESTED IN GOING ON WITH FORMAL ACADEMIC SCHOOLING 2014 -2015 ONLINE REGISTRATION: FEB. 29CLOSES : MARCH 6 PARENT INFO NIGHT – FEB. 25 Seaquam Secondary

2. OVERVIEW Review of Graduation Requirements Options : AFTER GRADUATION– some examples Grade 12 courses Resources Questions

3. 2004 GRADUATION PROGRAM

4. BC Graduation Requirements… ENGLISH F.A. & A.S. P.E. MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE OTHER ELECTIVES Language Arts 104 Credits Language Arts 11 (English or Communications)4 Credits Language Arts 12 (English or Communications)4 Credits Social Studies 104 Credits Social Studies 11 or Civics 114 Credits Science 104 Credits A Science 11 or 124 Credits Math 104 Credits Math 11or 12 4 Credits Physical Education 104 Credits Min. 80 Credits Elective Courses (3 courses/12 credits must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits Planning 104 Credits Graduation Transitions 124 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

5. GRADE 12 PROVINCIAL EXAM(S) ( worth 40% of your mark) Communications 12 Or English 12 Your Final Mark is a blend of your school marks (report card mark) and the result of your provincial exam… NOTE: if you are taking SS currently you will also have a provincial exam in this course (also any outstanding gr. 10 provincials must be written at this time)

6. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS… Volunteer or Work Hours - 30 Hours Physical Activity Hours - Proof of 150 minutes (2 ½ hrs.) per week Graduation Transitions 12: booklet and interview.

7. THAT’S GRADUATION… NOW WHAT ABOUT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

8. WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS ? WORK Work experience strongly recommended SSA /apprenticeshipt programs strongly recommended these programs will teach you the skills you need to explore, network, apply for and obtain work TRAVEL? Volunteer organizations? POST SECONDARY STUDIES (trades/career programs at local colleges such as Douglas, kwantlen, BCIT, Private Institutes such as Aveda Institute (cosmotology), Art Institute (film, culinary arts etc.)

9. KPU (KWANTLEN) IMPORTANT CHANGES AHEAD FOR ADMISSIONS Effective in the Fall of 2015 – Academic Studies English 12 will move from min. C to C+ requirement based from either the blended grade (course grade /exam) OR the exam only – whichever is higher; for some programs of study a B may be required; Comm. 12 will now require an A There will be a move toward program specific admissions requirements i.e Math 12 at a particular % for certain programs etc.: example: Bsci in Biological Studies - B in Eng. 12, C+ in chem 12, C+ in Pre-Calc 12, Pass in Physics 12 FOR TRADES & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS: no real changes

10. RED SEAL TRADES (TRADESTRAININGBC.CA Aircraft mainenance engineerCommercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic Aircraft Structural TechnicianConstruction Boiler Maker Appliance Service TechnicianCook Automotive Galss TechnicianDomestic/commercial Gasfitter Automotive PainterElectrician Gasfitter Automotive Finishing Prep TechnicianHairstylist Automotive Service TechnicianHeat and Frost Insulator BakerHeavy Duty Equip Mechanic Cabinet Maker (Joiner)Heavy Duty Equip. Operator CarpenterHorticulture (landscape & production)

11. RED SEAL TRADES Inboard /Outboard mechanicprofessional cook Industrial electricianrecreation vehicle repair technician Industrial Instrument technicianrefrigeration repair technician Ironworkerresidential building maint. worker ironworker (generalist/reinforcing)Sheet Metal Worker Lumber manufacturing/sawfitterSprinkler system Installer MachinistSteamfitter/Pipefitter Meatcutterwelder (dif. Levele) Auto body repair technician Motorcycle mechanic Parts and warehousing Plumber Powerline technician

12. FOR EXAMPLE: APPLIANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SCHEDULES "Appliance Service Technician" means a person who repairs and maintains consumer related products including audio, video and telephone answering equipment, and washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwave ovens and other major and small kitchen appliances. For general information regarding Apprentice programs please visit the ITA website. Also note that many of these intakes could have a waitlist in effect so please check with the institution directly.ITA website Avialable at KWANTLEN – CLOVERDALE CAMPUS

13. FOR EXAMPLE: HORTICULTURE (LANDSCAPE & PRODUCTION) APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SCHEDULES The Horticulture Apprenticeship Program combines skills training and employment. Apprentices maintain full-time employment in horticulture while learning technical, practical, and business skills that will advance their careers. Also note that many of these intakes could have a waitlist in effect so please check with the institution directly KWANTLEN - LANGLEY

14. FOR EXAMPLE: POWER LINE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SCHEDULES Power Line Technician Apprenticeship Program Schedules Power Line Technicians construct, maintain and repair the overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems that make up the electrical power grid. This involves putting up and maintaining electrical poles, towers and guy wires as well as installing or repairing the live-line wiring and other components required to connect power distribution and transmission networks. Power Line Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program. For general information regarding Apprentice programs please visit the ITA website. Also note that many of these intakes could have a waitlist in effect so please check with the institution directly.ITA website THOMPSAN RIVERS – school of trades and technology – Kamloops English 12, Math 11, Physics 11 required)

15. FOR EXAMPLE: METAL FABRICATOR FOUNDATION PROGRAM The Foundation Program consists of Level 1 technical training in addition to practical and essential skills related to the Metal Fabricator (Fitter) apprentice program. Metal Fabricator means a person who interprets drawings and involving the development, layout, marking, cutting, burning, sawing, shearing, punching, rolling, bending, drilling, shaping, forming, straightening, fitting, and assembling, reaming, bolting, riveting, welding, testing, inspecting, preparing, priming, painting, rigging and handling of structural and mechanical fabrications constructed from plates and structural shapes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the Metal Fabrication Trade. Course Length 20 weeks (5 weeks per level) Admission Requirements Education Requirements Grade 10 minimum, however, Grade 12 is strongly recommended If assessment is required, the student will be sent to the Welding Department. THOMSON RIVERS... Aloo at Kwantlen

16. THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER OPTIONS SAMPLES... Masonry – Bricklaying...Kwantlen Ferrier - Horses – Kwantlen Floral Arranging Diploma Program Description Learn floral arranging skills for both business and pleasure through this seven course diploma program, taught by Debbie Neratini. Students may receive credit for courses taken at other institutions upon presentation of proof of successful completion. Courses needed for a diploma are: Floral Level 1 Floral Level 2 Silk & Dried Weddings Church & Funeral Special Occasions Christmas Basic Location: Courses take place at Byrne Creek School (7777 18th St. Burnaby)

17. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – DOUGLAS COLLEGE 1. General Requirements All applicants for admission to the College must satisfy at least ONE of the following criteria: BC secondary school graduation 2. Language Proficiency Requirement All applicants to the College must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing proof of ONE of the following: High School Grades English 12 - minimum final grade "C" * Communications 12 - minimum final grade "B" * Some work experience in the field– see website for details

18. AVEDA INSTITUTE CANADA - VANCOUVER An overview of our Institute curriculum covers: Plant Aromaology Chemistry Anatomy Physiology Shampooing/Conditioning Hair Styling Hair Cutting Permanent Waving Chemical Hair Relaxing Hair Colorist Skin Care Make Up Nail Care Provincial Rules & Regulation Personal/ Career Development Aveda Business College For more information on starting your hairstyling career, please call 1.877.90.AVEDA or email: info@avedainstitute.ca to book an exclusive tour of our school! info@avedainstitute.ca

19. HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER: DOUGLAS COLLEGE If you are looking for a career that makes a real difference in a rewarding and challenging field, the Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) program might be right for you. In the HCSW Certificate program, you'll get the skills and knowledge you need to care for people who require assistance to meet their physical and mental health needs. The HCSW Certificate program is a combination of two other well-respected programs: the Health Care Assistant Certificate program (formerly Home/Support Resident Care Attendant Citation) and the Community Mental Health Worker Certificate program. Graduation; C in En. 12 or B in Comm 12 is required for admission...

20. POST SECONDARY STUDIES In order to choose the best institution to attend for your post secondary studies, you will want to conduct your own research. Initial research online is an effective way to learn current information about each individual school and it’s campuses. Students should research all colleges or universities of interest in order to make an educated decision. *Note: General admission requirements are considered in order to be accepted into the institution itself. There are likely further requirements for individual programs that must be researched, and met as well.

21. LANGARA DOUGLAS BCIT Minimum admission requirements: Grade 12 graduation including English or Communication 12 – generally a grade of C to B required Selective entry programs have additional course requirements. Entrance to College, Tech Institutes, and University-Colleges

22. KWANTLEN OPEN HOUSE Sat. March 1st – Surrey Campus For more information visit: www.kpu.ca/openhouse

23. WHAT COURSES CAN I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

24. REQUIRED GR. 12 LEVEL COURSES English 12 / English 12IB / Communications 12 Grad Transitions Elective Courses (in addition to En. 12 & GT, 12 additional credits must be at the Gr. 12 level (3 courses)

25. Student Support (Counsellor referral needed) Strategies for Learning 12: LA Strategies for Learning 12: LD Grad Quest 12 ELL Development 12: Level 1 & 2 ELL Literature Study 12: Level 3 & 4 ELL Composition 12: Level 1-4 Strategies for Learning 12: ELL Peer Tutoring 12 (by application)

26. ACADEMIC GR. 12 LEVEL ELECTIVES English 12 Communications 12 Creative Writing 12 Geography 12 History 12 History Through Film 12 Law 12 Social Justice 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Calculus 12 Pre-Calculus 12Ch / Calculus 12 Ch (2 blks) Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Geology 12 Physics 12 French 12, Japanese 12, Spanish 12

27. ELIGIBILITY FOR A “2 ND STUDY” (GRAD TRANS IS YOUR 1 ST STUDY) The student may self select the ‘study’ online BUT must download and complete the study application**; failure to do so will result in the study being removed and an alternate added The student will still carry a minimum of 88 credits with the inclusion of the 2 nd study; NO CREDIT GIVEN FOR STUDY The student will have solid grade 11 attendance and no history of disciplinary issues. The Student will have a minimum of English 12 and 3 academic courses in their schedule. IMPORTANT: If the student is approved the student will NOT be permitted to drop other course(s) throughout the year. **Applications can be found through the counsellor or online at the Seaquam counselling site (under student’s menu under attachments)

28. APPLIED SKILLS ELECTIVES Business Information Management 12 Economics 12 Financial Accounting 12 Info. Communications Tech. 12 Cafeteria Training 12, Food & Nutrition 12 Action Wear Design and Construction 12 Fabric and Fibre 12 Textiles 12 Family Studies 12, Tourism 12 Auto Technology 12 Auto Tech 12: Body Repair & Finish Auto Tech 12: Engine & Drive Train Carpentry & Joinery 12 Carpentry & Joinery 12: Cabinet Construction Carpentry & Joinery 12: Furniture Construction Drafting & Design 12 Engineering and Robotics 12 Jewelry Art Metal 12 Metal Fabrication & Machining 12 Printmaking & Graphic Design 12 Wood Art Carving 12

29. Physical Education PE 12 PE 12: Strength and Conditioning (co-ed) PE 12: Superfit PE 12: Women’s only * If you take 2 PE at the gr. 12 level, only one will count for credit Career Programs ACE-IT: Auto Technician 12 (all day) ACE-IT: Cook Training 12 (all day) Secondary School Apprenticeship 12A & 12B Work Experience 12A & 12B

30. Fine Arts Choral Music 12 Instrumental Music 12: Jazz Band Instrumental Music 12: Wind Ensemble Theatre Company 12 (X Block) Theatre Performance 12: Acting Theatre Performance 12: Directing & Script Development Theatre Production 12: Technical Theater Theatre Production 12: Theatre Management Art Foundations 12 Drawing and Painting 12 Film & Television 12 Media Arts 12: Animation Photography 12 Yearbook Design 12

31. Choice Programs (by application only) Baseball Academy (Sands Sec.) Dance Academy (Delta Sec.) Film Acting Academy (Delta Manor Education Centre) Film Production Academy (Delta Manor Education Centre) Golf Academy (Seaquam Sec.) Hockey Academy (South Delta Sec.) 9& Bursview Sec) Lacrosse Academy (Delta Sec.) Soccer Academy (Sands Sec.) Softball Academy – Girls (Seaquam Sec.) IB English 12 HL IB French 12 SL IB Spanish 12 ab initio IB History 12 HL IB Psychology 12 HL IB Biology 12 HL IB Chemistry 12 HL IB Physics 12 SL IB Math 12 SL IB Visual Arts 12 HL IB Creativity, Action, and Service 12 IB Extended Essay 12 IB Theory of Knowledge 12

32. DISTRICT ACADEMIES: OPEN HOUSES: SAT. FEB 8 LADNER 10-1PM (DMEC) OR SAT. FEB. 15, NORTH DELTA, BURNSVIEW 10-1PM BaseballSands Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females DanceDelta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females Film ActingDelta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females Film ProductionDelta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner)Gr 8 – 12 males and females HockeyBurnsview Secondary – 1 block program (need to take one other class at BU every other morning) Gr. 8 – 12 males and females South Delta Secondary – 2 block program (first block every day; need to take 2 other classes at SDSS Gr 8 – 12 males and females LacrosseDelta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females SoccerSouth Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females Soccer (new)Sands Secondary SoftballSeaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 12 Girls only Golf Seaquam(Mr.Hamade) For More Info and APPLICATIONS, go to school district 37 website – under programs - academies

33. Key information: All academies, except Burnsview Hockey, are two blocks in a student’s timetable. All academies, except SDSS Hockey, have the two blocks back to back Students can move between their home school and an academy school at lunch to participate in an academy at another school – bus from north end to Ladner day 1 and from south end to Seaqaum on Day 2 (numbers permitting) Brochures available at your school office Visit the website for more information and applications: http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies Call 604 952-5374

34. THE MATH QUESTION

35. IMPLICATIONS OF MATH Three Pathways Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. NO UNIVERSITY WILL TAKE THIS MATH FOR ENTRANCE but many trades, certificate or diploma programs in career oriented programs will! – DO YOUR RESEARCH Foundations of Mathematics (11; note 12 level not offered next year) – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Some universities will accept Foundations in arts programs etc. (i.e. SFU) ; students must CAREFULLY review individual university admissions requirements/program specific requirements to ensure there chosen math will meet admission to their program of choice Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. NEEDED FOR ALL UNIVERSITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS – please note: Math 11 requirements may have a minimum score ie. SFU requires 60%; some PROGRAMS may require higher minimum scores in math 11 and 12 – again – students must consult Post Sec. admissions requirements to ensure they are aware of math requirements for their chosen field of study.

36. 4 Week - may be limited – t.b.d. 1 hr 45 min. class 2 course maximum Reg. based on failure Need 40% + in course to be eligible No electives 6 Week 3 hour class Morning or Afternoon No electives SUMMER SCHOOL

37. NIGHT SCHOOL @ DELVIEW Many core courses offered – based on numbers Sept-Jan or Feb-June Mondays / Wednesdays Tuesdays / Thursdays No electives

38. A WORD OF CAUTION... Students are advised to reconsider taking online courses necessary to fulfill graduation requirements (i.e. Ma 11, SS 11, English 12, Plan 10, a required Sci. 11 where no other Science has been passed at the gr. 11 level) Required courses taken in the grade 12 year are best taken in the regular classroom where support and monitoring can take place to ensure successful completion.

39. EXTERNAL CREDITS Students may earn credits toward graduation through training programs outside of school: please submit documentation to your counsellor ASAP  Dance (Royal Academy of Dance)  Music (Royal Conservatory of Music)  Sports (Provincial or National team level)  Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)  Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification)  Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours)  Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours)  Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program)  First Aid (WCB level II and III) *students are asked to bring documentation as proof of credit

40. Counsellor – M. Costin msalmon@detlasd.bc.camsalmon@detlasd.bc.ca Career Planning Miss. J. Gehiere –AKA: MISS G (career advisor) jgehiere@deltasd.bc.ca Programsjgehiere@deltasd.bc.ca Career Programs Miss A. Deol (adeol@deltasd.bc.ca) New Graduation Program  www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/ www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/Resources

41. RESOURCES There are also “one-stop websites” that will help to put all information at your finger tips with links to every post secondary institution across Canada. Seaquam is registered to and highly recommends accessing an easy to navigate website called Career Cruising. http://www.careercruising.com/ username: seaquam password: careers

42. RESOURCES CONT. http://www.educationplanner.bc.c a /  About Education Planner:  Education Planner provides access to information on more than 1600 undergraduate programs at post-secondary institutions throughout BC.  Education Planner is endorsed by the post-secondary institutions of BC, managed by the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer, and funded by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education

43. RESOURCES http://www.bctransferguide.ca/ What is transfer? It’s when one institution gives you credit for courses or programs completed at another. About a third of all new university students from BC are transfer students.

44. SCHOLARSHIPS  studentawards.com (also see Career Centre website)  Individual Post Secondary Institutions list their ‘in house’ opportunities on their websites  Transcripts will be sent automatically to the schools selected in during a Grad Transitions Session in Feb. of the grade 12 year (BC schools and some Ontario schools)  Ministry of Education: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/

45. ONLINE REGISTRATION Registration will be ONLINE via Parent/Student Connect OPENS: Feb. 29 CLOSES : March 6 Students select courses AS WELL as 3 alternates Parents need to go on parent connect and “authorize” picked courses. Parents need to know there child’s PEN, Postal code and password to sign on If you forget to register when student connect is available you will not have first choice.

47. PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT TUES February 25th

48. QUESTIONS? Volunteering – Scholarships Scholarship Board in hallway Making Good Choices Homework Behaviour Attendance