Course Planning Going into Grades 9 &

Topics Our Team Gr. 9 & 10 Program Graduation Requirements –Including some Post-secondary requirements Course Selection Process Teens

Counsellors & Career Advisor Counsellors: –Mrs. Pooni (A – F) –Mr. Sall (G-Q) –Mrs. Smalley (R - Z) Why might someone see a Counsellor? Academic Personal Career (who am I? ) Delview Counselling Career Advisor –Ms. Derksen –Tues, Wed, Thur Scholarships Finding a Job, Volunteering Post-Secondary Information –Career Exploration –Institution Offerings –Entrance Requirements –Pathways –Applications

Current Graduation Program under review by the Ministry of Education. New Program will be announced by the end of summer. Graduation Requirements

Grade 9 &10 Programs English 10* Science 10* A Math 10* Social Studies 10 PE 10 Planning 10 Elective English 9 Science 9 Math 9 Social Studies 9 PE 9 Elective

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Dogwood Diploma: each course = 4 credits MINIMUM 80 CREDITS Average student graduates with 96 – 100 credits (some up to 120)

REQUIRED COURSES (*Prov. Exam) 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

English English 10 Communications 12 English 12 Literature 12 Communications 11 Writing 12 English 11 English 12 B or higher for most Major Universities (UBC/SFU) Communication A or English 12 C+ for Kwantlen University English 9 English 8

Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 History 12 Law 12 Psychology 11 Socials Psychology 12 Geography 12 Comparative Civilization 12 (not UBC) Social Studies 9 Social Studies 8 Economics 12

Science Environ Science 11 Biology 11 Science 10 Sci & Tech 11 Teacher Recommended Chemistry 12 Chemistry 11 Earth Science 11 Physics 12 Physics 11 Geology 12 C+ Science 9 Science 8 Biology 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

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

Math Pathways Foundations **For MOST college/university- bound students** For post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include: –Relations & Functions –Financial Math –Geometry –Measurement –Number, Logical Reasoning –Statistics & Probability

Math Pathways Pre-Calculus **80% and higher recommended For post-secondary studies in programs that require the study of theoretical calculus (Engineering, Commerce, Medicine ) Topics include: –Algebra & Number –Relations & Functions –Trigonometry –Permutations –Combinations & Binomial Theorem –Measurement

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. Consider Upgrading: Discuss how to meet the grad requirement for Math 11 first, then how to plan for post-secondary entrance requirements in a manageable way

Languages French 8 French 9 French 10 Intro. Spanish 11 Spanish 11French 11 Spanish 12 French 12 UBC requires a Language 11 (not Intro) SFU accepts 11 including Intro KPU doesn’t require a 2 nd language UBC requires Language 12 or equiv for B.Arts

Physical Education Mandatory for graduation Physical Education 8 & 9 Physical Education 10 Optional electives Physical Education 11/12 Fit For Life Girls 11/12

Art Media Arts 9 – 12: still & video, photoshop, animation Visual Arts 9 – 10; Art Foundations 11 – 12 Ceramics & Sculpture Drawing & Painting 10 – 12 Computer Animation 10 – 12a/12b: modelling and 3D animation software Drama 11 & 12: Film and Television Studio Arts 11 & 12: Printmaking and Graphic Design – computer and graphic design, digital photography Yearbook 11/12 - after school, 9 th course; some Media experience *

Business Education Business Education 10 –Intro to marketing, finance, business Marketing 12 Entrepreneurship 12 Economics 12 Business Computer Applications –Microsoft Office –Desktop Publishing Accounting 11 & 12

COMPUTING Information Technology 9 & 10 Information & Communications Technology 11 & Media, Web Design, Programming

Drama Show Choir 9-12 (Glee) Drama 9 & 10; Acting 11 & 12 *Theatre Company 9 – 12: acting in major productions *Theatre Production 10 – 12: stagecraft, lighting, sound *Directing & Scriptwriting 11 – 12 * after school, 9 th course

Home Economics Foods & Nutrition 9-12 Family Studies 12

Music Band *mornings –Beginning –Junior (1+ year) –Senior Guitar 9 – 12

Student Services Strategies 8 – 12 (LA or LD) –School Based Team referral ELL 8 – 12 Peer Tutoring Library 11 Leadership (lunch block)

Technology Woodwork 9 & 10; Carpentry & Joinery 11 & 12 Aboriginal Woodwork 10 – 12 Drafting 9 – 12 Electronics 9 – 12 Metalwork 9 – 12; Metal Art

Gaining Credits Passing a gr course at a high school On-line learning (Delta Access) Summer school Gr. 8 & 9 Remedial (4 weeks) Gr Full-Credit (6 weeks) ** Please discuss online and summer school plans with your school Counsellor

Language Challenge External Credits –Based on attaining a high level for an extra-curricular activity. Sports (regional, provincial, national), lifesaving (bronze cross), ICBC drivers ed. course, piano (gr.6+), dance, cadets, 4H club, occupational first aid level 2 or 3, etc.

Career Development Programs (see Mr. Prideaux) Tech Stretch (gr. 9 & 10) Apprenticeship Program Work Experience Program ACE-IT (Trades Training)

What now? READ the course selection booklet on our website Discuss with child: his/her interests, strengths, dreams, fears Call/ Math, French, or LA/LD teachers if needed Call/ Counsellor or Career Advisor if needed

TIME TO PICK COURSES Pick Courses Through “Parent Connect”. (Lost Password: use 9 digit PEN # and reset) Follow the links from the Delview website: Choose courses online: March th

THE TEENAGE BRAIN Adolescence is a critical phase of brain development The brain is the last organ in the body to mature That due to brain plasticity in the teen years, IQ changes for 2/3 of adolescents Adolescents are guided primarily by emotions because their frontal lobes are not yet fully connected to other parts of the brain

Teen Adult Growth Dependency to Independency Disorganized to Organized Depressed to Positivity / Hope Anxiety to Courage Insecurity to Pride Good Communication Skills Healthy Habits Boundaries & Expectations = “I believe in you”

Independence Can my child do this? Are the parents and teachers working harder than the child to solve problems? Scenario: Child is struggling in math class

Organization What system of organization works for your child? (agenda, iphone app) Can they show you how they: –Track upcoming tests and assignment due dates –Set reminders –Plan for the day/week/weekend

Positivity & Hope How does your child view the world and their future? Where are they getting these ideas? How can we help in keeping it real and positive at the same time? Life’s not always fair, but hard work and decency tend to open doors; experience & training also help

Courage Courage hurts There is physical discomfort in hard work Can your child persevere through discomfort? (e.g. studying) How do we teach perseverance?

Pride / Accomplishment Pride comes after Courage Ask your child when they last experienced pride? (for a positive effort or deed) After they work hard, focus on pride Courage & Pride  “I can”

Current Worries “Suffering in Silence” –Telling staff about problems at school usually makes things better, not worse –It’s not ratting to report other kids’ hurtful behaviors “Cruel ≠ Cool” –Disrespect is not age-appropriate, not a phase –Encourage teens to use respectful language at school, home, community, & online

Worries (cont.) Substance Use & Partying –Drug & alcohol use; Frequent partying –Encourage pro-social activities (clubs, sports) Online Behavior –More cruel than kind postings –Encourage kids to speak in person to resolve problems or vent, not online

Electronic Devices – –Looking for connection the “easy” way – –Need connection in person – –Communication skills – –Emotional well-being Sleep Coming to school ready to learn: – –Rested – –Fed, especially protein & lunch packed

Communicating With School Staff s are on Delview website Some teachers have links to their web page, post assignments there Some teachers put their marks on Parent Connect, other post in classroom Counsellors are a place where students can report or discuss issues confidentially (except in cases of harm to self/others)

Thank You For Coming! Counsellors –Mrs. Pooni (A – F) –Mr. Sall (G-Q) –Mrs. Smalley (R - Z) Career Advisor - Ms. G. Derksen Link to Course Planning Guide