Course Planning 2018-19

Student Responsibility Ensure Course Selection Meets GRAD REQUIREMENTS Post Secondary Admission Requirements Speak to your Parents Checking your options http://gss.sd42.ca Course book

For Students entering grades 10-12 in the 2018-2019 school year: Grade 10 students will: Grade 11 students will: Grade 12 students will: follow the 2018 graduation program requirements. Write the numeracy and literacy assessments before graduation. Will follow the 2018 graduation program requirements and take planning 10. Write the numeracy (IN June) and literacy assessments (gr. 12) before graduation. Write the numeracy assessment before graduation. Write the English 12 provincial exam after course completion.

2018 Graduation Program If you are entering Grade 10 or 11 in 2018/19you are in the 2018 Graduation Program. To graduate, you will require 80 credits total – with a minimum of 16 at the grade 12 level, and 28 elective course credits. 52 credits are required from the following: Two Career Education courses (8 credits total) (Planning 10 and Career Life Connections) Physical and Health Education 10 (4 credits) Science 10 (4 credits), and a Science 11 or 12 (4 credits) Social Studies 10 (4 credits), and a Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits) A Math 10 (4 credits), and a Math 11 or 12 (4 credits) A Language Arts 10, 11 & 12 (12 credits) An Arts Education 10, 11, or 12 and/or an Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11, or 12 (4 credits)

Fine Arts/Applied Skills Must have at least one fine art or applied skill in grade 10, 11 or 12

External Credits Courses that are outside of school Music Sports Dance Driver Training Language

No provincial exams – replaced by: Numeracy assessment (in june Gr.11) Literacy assessment (in june Gr.12)

CHOICES IB Graduation Post Secondary Career Prep Partnerships/Apprenticeships Marketable Skills General Interest

IB-is it for you??? Certificates Diploma Individual courses Science (Biology/Chemistry/computer science) Math English History French TOK/Essay/CAS Art/Econ/Phil/Music

CP – Is it for you? Culinary Arts 3 culinary classes 2 Diploma program classes A second language Reflective project CAS 2 year program – separate certificate- certified with ITA

Post Secondary Admission Requirements??? English 12 Which Math11 or 12?? Foundations/ Pre-Calculus / A&W Which Science 11 or 12??? Second Language??? How many “Approved” Grade 12 Courses??? (check each PSI) Other Requirements???

Approved Grade 12 Courses Math 12 Precalc Geography 12 History 12 Law 12 French 12 Japanese 12 Physics 12 Chemistry 12 Biology 12 Calculus 12 Economics 12 ** check each school because it varies with each one **

May be Approved at Some Post Secondary Schools Social Justice 12 Law 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Foundations of math 12 **Remember: You need to check the approved grade 12 courses at each school you are applying to as this varies per psi. Economics 12 Philosophy 12 English Lit 12

Career Prep Focus Areas for work experience Business and Applied Business Fine Arts, Design and Media Fitness and Recreation Health and Human Services Liberal Arts and Humanities Science and Applied Science Tourism, Hospitality and Foods Trades and Technology

School District No. 42 Partnerships & Academies 2018

Partnerships and Academies Hairdressing (SRT) Auto Foundations (WSS) Electrical (GSS) Metal Fabrication (SRT) Carpentry (SRT) Carpentry (GSS) – gr.11 Culinary (SRT) Piping Trades: Plumbing (GSS) Masonry (THSS) Soccer (WSS) Hockey (PMSS) Digital Arts (MRSS) Interdisciplinary Arts (GSS) Equestrian (THSS) Application Required – for all these programs

Trades & Academies Information session . Feb 6 - 6:00pm – 8:30pm - Tuesday Thomas Haney Secondary 23000 – 116th Ave. Maple Ridge Post-secondary Partnerships – Information on: Electrician – BCIT –GSS Automotive Service Technician – BCIT - WSS Steel Fabrication – Kwantlen Polytechnic University -SRT Carpentry – Kwantlen Polytechnic University –SRT Carpentry – Kwantlen Polytechnic University - GSS Culinary Arts/Cooking – Vancouver Community College- SRT Hairstyling – Vancouver Community College –SRT Plumbing – Kwantlen Polytechnic University – GSS Masonry – Kwantlen Polytechnic University - THSS

How do I apply for This Program? Applications will be available when we meet with you individually for course selection starting next week- Each program has its own package Applications are accepted based on meeting the minimum entrance requirements Programs are subject to enrollment and begin in Sept. Hand in completed application to Ms. Lemieux/Mrs. Domitruk by February 28 for priority placement

Interdisciplinary arts Theatre academy – offers education /experience parallel to the film industry Actors – 4 COURSE PROGRAM & RECEIVE A Career experience certificate Full credit courses(4 credit course) or work experience-30hours This can be Course credit for students interested in art or an applied skill in any of the following areas: carpentry, marketing, art, prop making, set design, dance/choreography, digital art, lighting for theatre/film, stage management, sound engineering and design. All of these courses are completed by December 15. (All the work is completed out of school hours, except carpentry, to allow your school day to be unaffected while building an enhanced resume for college & university. Our school is applying for: Mamma Mia – audition times will be announced by end of February! Any questions: see Mrs. Lacroix during flex Or by email at: clacroix@sd42.ca

Grade 11 Requirements IB / Regular Stream / Trade Options for 4 Courses: More Science Fine Arts Applied Skills Language – French/Japanese Humanities PE/superfit Work experience Student Aide- by application – see Mr. G Must Take: English 11 Math 11 Socials 11 Science 11: Life science Physics Chemistry Environmental science