1. ~ Grade 12 Course Planning ~
Seaquam Secondary
~ Grade 12 Course Planning ~
~ 2013 – 2014 ~

2. Overview Overview of Graduation Requirements
Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 courses
What about Math?
What about a Language?
Resources
Questions

3. 2004 Graduation Program

4. Graduation Requirements…
Language Arts Credits
Language Arts 11 (English or Communication) 4 Credits
Language Arts 12 (English or Communication) 4 Credits
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies Credits
Social Studies 11 or Civics Credits
SCIENCE
Science Credits
A Science 11 or Credits
MATH
Math Credits
Math 11or Credits
P.E.
Physical Education Credits
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or Credits
F.A. & A.S.
Planning Credits
Graduation Transition 4 Credits
OTHER
ELECTIVES
Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits
80 Credits

5. Provincial Exams THERE IS NOW ONLY ONE!
English (40%)
Communications 12
Optional….or is it….?
Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial exam…UBC and SFU will either take your blended or your school mark. Whichever is highest.

6. LPI
What is it? The Language Proficiency Index (LPI) assesses the reading and writing proficiency of prospective and current students for entrance into academic programs or first-year English courses.
LPI TEST DATE IS @ Seaquam
Sign up at LPItest.ca

7. Graduation Requirements…
Volunteer or Work Hours
30 Hours
Physical Activity Hours
Proof of 150 minutes per week.
Your plan for the future – Grad Trans booklet and interview.

8. That’s Graduation… Now what about Post-Secondary?

9. University of British Columbia
Entrance to University
University of British Columbia
Do you have the courses to go to a major university?
ARTS: English 12 and 3 other approved courses (each university lists their approved courses).
  SCIENCE: Chem 11 Physics 11 English 12, Math12, and 2 other grade 12 courses with at least one from Bio12, Chem12, Geology 12, or Physics12
ENGINEERING: English 12, Chem11 & Chem12, Math12, Phys11& Phys12,
STUDENT PROFILE REQUIRED

10. Past GPA’s needed to gain entrance to UBC
Entrance to University…
Past GPA’s needed to gain entrance to UBC
‘01
‘03
‘05
‘10
‘12
ARTS* 77 82 85
mid 80’s
SCIENCES* 87 89 91
Low to mid 90’s
ENGINEERING* 83 81 80
Low to mid 80’s
COMMERCE*
* All require personal profiles 92 84 93
Mid to high 90’s

11. Entrance to University…
Simon Fraser University
Admission averages range from 80% to 95%
Business minimum required Admission 80% + broad based application.
Communications 80%
Arts 82%
Sciences 85%
Engineering 85%
Going to play a sport at SFU? SFU is now part of the NCAA, which means if you are playing sports at SFU you will have to write an SAT.

12. Entrance to University…
University of Victoria
Minimum admission average is between 67%-80%
Humanities/Social Sciences/Sciences 75%
Business %
Child Youth Care 75%
Computer Science 75%
Engineering %
Fine Arts %
(Music/Theatre/Visual Arts – audition or portfolio mandatory)
Fine Arts (Art History) 75%
Fine Arts (Writing) 87%
Health Info Science 75%

13. Going South?
Admission to US schools is based not only on academics, but also extracurricular activities and SAT results. As such, unlike Canadian universities, there is no set average for admission.
Be sure to write an SAT this year or next. See collegeboard.org- Some schools will waive SAT
You can apply to multiple schools with one application: commonapp.org
If you are pursuing an athletic opportunity, be sure to talk to your coach

14. 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 in order to make an educated decision. Look for schools that will provide you with opportunities that suit your needs, both educationally and socially. Another key decision factor should be to uncover a learning institution that will provide you with the best options and opportunities after you complete your undergraduate studies.
*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.

15. Minimum admission requirements:
Entrance to College, Tech Institutes, and University-Colleges
LANGARA
KWANTLEN
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.
Note – most have a minimum English language requirement with grades ranging from C to B

16. What courses do I take next year?

17. IB Program Questions for next year???
SL verses HL ?
Diploma or Certificate
Entrance to University – most universities have separate mark conversions for IB
ie. 4 = 73% 5 = 86% 6 = 92% 7 = 96%
Chemistry 11?
DIPLOMA IB students DO NOT SIGN UP FOR GRAD TRANS
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING CHANGING YOUR PROGRAM (ie. Diploma to Certificate) YOU NEED TO DISCUSS THIS FIRST WITH MS . MATTHEWS

18. Required Courses English 12 / English 12IB / Communications 12
Grad Transitions
Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)

19. The “2nd Study” application (Grad trans is your 1st study)
That you will be grading with a minimum of 88 credits with the study
Good grade 11 attendance and no disciplinary issues.
Student has a minimum of English 12 and 3 academic courses in their schedule.
If you are approved no other course will be dropped throughout the year.
**Applications can be found through the counsellor or online at the Seaquam counselling site (under student’s menu under attachments)

20. Elective Options….to name a few…..
Language 10/11/12
Studio Arts 12: Fabric and Fibre
Cafeteria Training 11/12
Caf. 12 – Baking and Pastry
Textile Studies 11/12
Carpentry & Joinery 11/12
Business Computer Application 11/12
Accounting 11/12
Drafting & Design 11/12
Auto Technology 11/12
Metal Fabrication & Machining 11/12
Info. Comm. Technology 11/12
Physical Education 11/12
Yearbook Production 11/12
Marketing 11
Economics 12
Family Studies 11/12
Industrial Design 11/12
Photo 11/12
Psychology 11/12AP
Peer Tutoring 11/12 (LAC/ESL/Music/PE/Life Skills/Core/Art/Technology)
Concert Band 11/12
** Music 11/12: Jazz Band (X Block)
Music 11/12: Concert Choir
Theatre Production – Acting 11/12
Theatre Production 11
Media Arts 11/12: Animation
Art Foundations 11/12
Studio Arts 11/12 – Printmaking & Design
ESL
Strategies for Learning (LD/LAC)
Entrepreneurship 12
Tourism 11/12
Computer Science 12

21. ACADEMY’S Baseball Sands Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females
Dance Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females
Film Acting Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females
Film Production Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females
Hockey Burnsview 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
Lacrosse Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females
Soccer South Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females
Softball Seaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 12 Girls only
Golf Seaquam(Mr.Hamade)

22. ACADEMY’S Con’t
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
Brochures available at your school office
Visit the website for more information and applications:
Call

23. The Math Question

24. 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!!
Foundations of Mathematics – 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.
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

26. What about a Language?

27. No Language Requirement
What About a Language?……stay tuned…..
UBC
Language 11 for all faculties
Language 11 for Humanities only
UVIC
SFU
Beginners Language 11 for all faculties
UNBC
No Language Requirement
Colleges
No Language Requirement

28. Language Options French 10, 11, 12 Intro. Spanish 11, Spanish 11,12
Intro. Japanese 11, Japanese 11, 12
Check university degree requirements for additional language courses needed

29. Language Challenge/Options
*Language Challenge: for those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German, they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12 credits. (Some schools will not count mark toward GPA calculation for entry) * Take course online

30. Summer School 4 Week 6 Week 3 hour class 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

31. Night School @ Delview Many core courses offered – based on numbers
Sept-Jan or Feb-June
Mondays / Wednesdays
Tuesdays / Thursdays
No electives

32. Online Courses
Delta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability
Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered
COURSES NEED TO BE 50% DONE BY end of January IF YOU ARE GOING TO COUNT THEM TOWARDS UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE!
Online courses also available through
Vancouver (VLN), EBUS, Surrey (Surrey Connect), Fraser Valley (FVDES) or Learn

33. External Credits
Students may earn credits toward graduation through training programs outside of school:
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, hours)
Official (Theory, evaluation, hours)
Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program)
First Aid (WCB level II and III)
*students are asked to bring documentation as proof of credit

34. Counsellors – H.Lalli, R.Rickey Career Planning
Resources
Counsellors – H.Lalli, R.Rickey
Career Planning
Career Advisor
Miss. J. Gehiere –AKA: MISS G
New Graduation Program

35. http://www.careercruising.com/ username: seaquam 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.
username: seaquam
password: careers

36. http://www.educationplanner.bc.ca/ Resources 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

37. http://www.bctransferguide.ca/ Resources 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.

38. Scholarships studentawards.com
Individual PSIs list their in house opportunities on their websites
Transcripts will be sent automatically to the schools selected in Grad Trans(BC schools and some Ontario schools). This will be done in February.
Ministry of Education:

39. Student Connect/Parent Connect
Course selection online starting on February 22-29th, 12pm
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.

41. February 21st – Evening For grade 7’s to 11’s @ 6:30pm
Parent Night
February 21st – Evening For grade 7’s to 6:30pm

42. Volunteering – Scholarships Scholarship Board in hallway
Questions?
Volunteering – Scholarships
Scholarship Board in hallway
Making Good Choices
Homework
Behaviour
Attendance

43. Final Questions???