11>>12 students WELCOME Course Planning Presentation

11>>12 students MOST IMPORTANTLY… It sets a path for “Life after KAL” drives Master Timetabledrives Master Timetable determines what courses can & will be offered to studentsdetermines what courses can & will be offered to students changes to student initial choiceschanges to student initial choices difficult… may be impossible… after the time table has been set Why is course selection so important?

11>>12 students Graduation Plan Grade 10, 11 & Required courses12 Required courses –counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 7 Elective courses7 Elective courses –counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions –completed in grade 12

11>>12 students Provincial Exams Grade 10 exams=20% final markGrade 10 exams=20% final mark Grade 11 exam=20% final markGrade 11 exam=20% final mark Grade 12 exam=40% final markGrade 12 exam=40% final mark English 12 or Communications 12English 12 or Communications 12OR First Nations Studies 12First Nations Studies 12

11>>12 students District Programs Available through SD#22 website: Students Without Borders Soccer Academy Snow Sports Academy Hockey Academy Baseball Academy Forestry program

11>>12 students Course Planning 3 year plan3 year plan Based on future direction after high schoolBased on future direction after high school Look at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plansLook at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plans

11>>12 students Course Information Course descriptions and information on KAL websiteCourse descriptions and information on KAL website

11>>12 students Visual Art The studio art program at Kal provides students with fundamental abilities and understanding along with a wide variety of opportunities and experiences to perceive and respond; create and communicate using visual information. From Grade 8 through to senior levels, students learn art foundations including: using a range of different materials, processes and equipment; technical and creative skill development; knowledge of design principles; and developing their own visual voices. Every person is capable of becoming an accomplished image maker, and Kalamalka Secondary Art students have a reputation for excellence and high achievement!

11>>12 students English All students must take English 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12All students must take English 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 Teachers of English: Ms. Anderson, Mrs. Cuthbert, Mr. Krahn, Mr. WinstonTeachers of English: Ms. Anderson, Mrs. Cuthbert, Mr. Krahn, Mr. Winston Extra Courses Offered from the English Department:Extra Courses Offered from the English Department: Humanities 11. This is a year long course which combines English 11 and Social Studies 11.Humanities 11. This is a year long course which combines English 11 and Social Studies 11. Advanced Placement Literature and Composition 12. This is an upper level course for college-bound grads with a focus on reading and analyzing literature.Advanced Placement Literature and Composition 12. This is an upper level course for college-bound grads with a focus on reading and analyzing literature. Advanced Placement English Language and Composition 12. This is an upper level course for college-bound grads with a focus on writing (available to students in grades 11 and 12).Advanced Placement English Language and Composition 12. This is an upper level course for college-bound grads with a focus on writing (available to students in grades 11 and 12). Film Appreciation 11/12. This is a class open to any 11 or 12 student without prerequisite. It is a focus on films of different genres (Sci-fi, Comedy, War, Thriller/Horror, Coming of Age, Apocalyptic, Film Noir/Mystery) with a look at the old and new of each. We will learn critical thinking and writing as we watch the movies offered.Film Appreciation 11/12. This is a class open to any 11 or 12 student without prerequisite. It is a focus on films of different genres (Sci-fi, Comedy, War, Thriller/Horror, Coming of Age, Apocalyptic, Film Noir/Mystery) with a look at the old and new of each. We will learn critical thinking and writing as we watch the movies offered.

11>>12 studentsLANGUAGES FRENCH 8 -( everyone takes it ) No grade 9 language Beginner Spanish (grade 10) FRENCH 9-11 Spanish 11 ( Grade 11 Spanish or grade 11 French is the basic language requirement for many universities ) ( Grade 11 Spanish or grade 11 French is the basic language requirement for many universities ) ( French recognized for Canadian government jobs ) French 12 (needed for general arts/humanities)

11>>12 students Physical Education Electives Physical Education 11/12 Strength and Conditioning 11/12 Women’s Health& Fitness 11/12

11>>12 students Social Studies Social Studies 8, 9, 10, 11Social Studies 8, 9, 10, 11 Electives: Humanities 11 (English and SS)Electives: Humanities 11 (English and SS) History 12, Geography 12 (Environmental Studies, not maps), Law 12, Psychology 12, AP Psychology 12, Social Justice 12, Marketing 12 (Business Fundamentals)History 12, Geography 12 (Environmental Studies, not maps), Law 12, Psychology 12, AP Psychology 12, Social Justice 12, Marketing 12 (Business Fundamentals)

11>>12 students Science Biology 11 and Biology 12Biology 11 and Biology 12 Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12 Physics 11 and Physics 12Physics 11 and Physics 12 Earth Science 11Earth Science 11 Sustainable Resources 11 and 12 (new course offering)Sustainable Resources 11 and 12 (new course offering)

11>>12 students Math Math 8 and 9Math 8 and 9 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 and 11Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 and 11 Foundations of Math Pre- Calculus 10Foundations of Math Pre- Calculus 10 Foundations of Math 11Foundations of Math 11 Pre-Calculus 11 and 12Pre-Calculus 11 and 12 AP Calculus 12AP Calculus 12

11>>12 students Applied Skills Foods 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Foods 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 International Foods 11International Foods 11 Textiles 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Textiles 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Woodwork 8, 9, 10Woodwork 8, 9, 10 Carpentry and Joinery 11 and 12Carpentry and Joinery 11 and 12 Computers 10Computers 10 Digital Photography 11 and 12Digital Photography 11 and 12 Leadership 10, 11 and 12Leadership 10, 11 and 12

11>>12 students Music Concert Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Concert Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Jazz Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Jazz Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Choir 8-12Choir 8-12

11>>12 students Drama 8 – games, vocal work, improv, speech, self- confidence Drama 9 – imrov, games, acting, monologues, airbands Drama 10 – comedy, acting, masks, improv, writing for stage Acting 11/12 acting techniques, scene work, writing, shakespeare, for committed acting students Stagecraft 10/11/12 Behind the scenes, lighting, sound, designing, building, painting, stage managing, advertising, budgeting, encourages work out of timetable. Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Performance course ending in a live musical presentation - requires time out of timetable Theatrical Production 10/11/12 Performance course combining writing, stagecraft and presentation – requires time out of timetable.

11>>12 students Informed decisions…. YOUR CHOICE YOUR FUTURE * Other(s) who have TAKEN the class Teacher(s) of the course Course Descriptions * Weakest source of info Post Secondary Entrance Requirements

11>>12 students Course Selections –ONLINE Process –parent confirmation –instructions, etc found on KAL website

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In summary… Course SelectionCourse Selection –Online process –Student and parent accounts –3 year plans prepared ahead of time Choose Courses WiselyChoose Courses Wisely Changes to timetable WILL beChanges to timetable WILL be DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!

11>>12 students What Next ? 1. 1.Download 3 year planning sheet 2. 2.Review sample 3-year plans and RESEARCH 3. 3.Complete course selections and have parents confirm choices.

11>>12 students QUESTIONS? Anything that we have not answered ???