~Grade 8 to 9 Course Planning~ Seaquam Secondary

2004 Graduation Program

Graduation Requirements… ENGLISH F.A. & A.S. P.E. MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE OTHER ELECTIVES Language Arts 104 Credits Language Arts 11 (English or Communication)4 Credits Language Arts 12 (English or Communication)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 80 Credits Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)28 Credits Planning 104 Credits Graduation Transition4 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

Grade Nine Courses ’13 – ‘14 English 9

Grade Nine Courses ’13 – ‘14 Social Studies Challenge Social Studies

Grade Nine Courses ’13 – ‘14 Mathematics 9 Challenge Mathematics 9 Challenge Mathematics 9 Mathematics 9 Essentials of Mathematics 9

The Math Question

Implications of Math Three Pathways 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!! 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. 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 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

Grade Nine Courses '13 - '14 Science

Physical Education and Girls Softball Academy and Girls Softball Academy

Grade Nine Courses '13 - '14 Health & Career Planning

Languages French 9 French 9 Challenge Japanese 9 French 10 French 10 Challenge Japanese 10

Grade Nine Courses '13 - '14 Applied Skills Business Education Cook Training Home Economics 9: Foods Home Economics 9: Textiles Action wear design and construction 9

Applied Skills con’t: Information Communications Tech. Technology Education Tech. Ed. 9: Drafting & Design Tech. Ed. 9: Woodwork Tech. Ed. 9: Metalwork Tech. Ed. 9: Intro Engineering Wood Art Carving 9

Fine Arts Music 9 Beginning Concert Band Concert Band Jazz Band Concert Choir

Grade Nine Courses '13 - '14 Fine Arts con’t: Drama Film & Video 9 VA: Media Arts – Animation 9 Visual Arts 9 Graphics 9 Photography 9

Grade Nine Courses '13 - '14 Learning Strategies (LAC/LD)

Grade Nine Courses '13 - '14 ESL Courses Language Development – Level 1 & 2 Literature Study – Level 3 & 4 ESL Oral 9 Composition 9

Regular Course Schedule English 9 Socials 9 Science 9 Math 9 Second Language 9 PE 9 Elective 9

ACADEMY’S 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 SoftballSeaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 12 Girls only Cadet Academy 9 (Red) (2 Seaquam) Golf AcademySeaquam Secondary – 2blocks

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 OPEN HOUSE FEB.23 10:00am-1:00pm (Delta Manor) Private bus service is available north to south

Grade Nine Courses '13 - '14 Dates To Remember Feb. 21 (7:00pm) – Parent Course Selection Meeting Feb. 22 (12:00 noon) – Course Selection Must be completed by Feb.??? Register through Parent Connect (see office for username and password)

When Can You Pick Your Courses Online? Starting User name: student Number Password: MM/DD/YYYY YOU NEED TO PICK 3 ALTERNATES!!

Grade Nine Courses '13 - '14 Other Concerns: Alternates Homework Attendance Behaviour