Welcome to Handsworth Welcome to Handsworth Course Selection 2016/2017 Students entering Grade 12

Vikki Dash Don Carlson Dr. David Overgaard Counsellor

YOUR STUDENT HAS ALMOST FINISHED 12 YEARS. ONLY 1 YEAR TO GO until transition to: COLLEGE UNIVERSITY APPRENTICESHIP TRAVEL WORK OTHER? SCHOOL CAREER K Gr

Graduation Program 80 Credits Minimum 48 REQUIRED course credits -12 courses 28 or more ELECTIVE credits - 7 courses 4 credits Grad Transitions 2 credits Planning 12

Graduation Program 80 Credits Minimum Required Courses48 Credits Required Courses48 Credits –Lang Arts 10, 11, & 1212 Credits –Socials 10, 4 Credits –Socials 11 or FN 12 4 Credits –Science 10 4 Credits –Science 11 or 12 4 Credits –Math 10 4 Credits –Math 11 or 12 4 Credits –PE 10 4 Credits –FA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 Credits –Planning 10 4 Credits

Graduation Program (continued) GRADE 12 ELECTIVES required 12 credits – 3 courses GRADE 12 ELECTIVES required 12 credits – 3 courses GRADE 10,11, OR 12 ELECTIVES 16 credits – 4 courses GRADE 10,11, OR 12 ELECTIVES 16 credits – 4 courses Graduation Transitions 12 4 credits Graduation Transitions 12 4 credits Planning 12 2 credits Planning 12 2 credits A minimum of 16 credits (4 courses) must be at the Gr. 12 level - this includes Language Arts 12 A minimum of 16 credits (4 courses) must be at the Gr. 12 level - this includes Language Arts 12 TOTAL 80 Credits TOTAL 80 Credits

Planning 12 Course Required for Graduation  150 minutes per week of Daily Physical Activity (DPA)  30 hours of Work Experience or Community Service completed between grades 10 and 12.  Transition Plans completed  Post Secondary accounts  Scholarship Information

3 Year Overview - English Program Grade 10 En SS Sc Ma PE Planning Elec _______ 32 credits Grade 11 En/Com SS Sc Ma Elec ________ credits Grade 12 En/ Com Plan 12/Grad Tr. Elec _______ credits

3 Year Overview - French Immersion Grade 10 En Franc. Lang Sc Hum. Sc Nat. Ma PE Planning Elec ______ 32 credits Grade 11 En/Com Franc. Lang Sc Hum Sc Ma Elec ________ credits Grade 12 En/Com Fran. Lang Plan 12/Grad Tr Elec _____ credits

Math Options Math 8 Math 9 Principles Math 9N Foundations of Math and Pre Calculus 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 Foundations 11 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 Calculus 12 AP Calc 12 PreCalculus11 Pre Calculus 12 Foundations 12 Entry to Colleges, CAP U, most trades, & the workplace University Arts University Science, Applied Science Business, Commerce UBC Arts or Precalc 11 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 12

Science Options Science Options Grad requirement - Grad requirement - one Science 11 Earth Science 11 Earth Science 11 Biology 11 Biology 11 Chemistry 11 Chemistry 11 Chemistry 11-enriched Chemistry 11-enriched Physics 11 Physics 11 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 AP Chemistry 12 Physics 12 AP Physics 2

Language Arts *English 11 or *English 11 or Communications 11 Communications 11 *REQUIRED: English 12 OR Communications 12 *Provincial Exam – 40% ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Literature 12 Writing 12  AP En Lang & Comp 12 AP En Lit & Comp 12

Social Studies & other Options GRAD REQUIRED: *Social Studies 11 or *Social Studies 11 or *Sciences Hum 11 *Sciences Hum 11 ** Provincial Exam required - 20% of final grade ** Provincial Exam required - 20% of final grade Gr. 11 Elective: Psychology 11 Psychology 11 Elective courses to fulfill grade 12 Grad requirements: History 12 Geography 12 Comparative Civ 12 *First Nations 12 Law 12

Languages English Program Electives: French 11 French 11 French 11E French 11E French Immersion: *Français Langue 11 *Français Langue 11 English & FI Electives: Beginning Spanish 11 Beginning Spanish 11 Spanish 11 Spanish 11 French 12 French 12E French 12 AP Français Langue 12 Spanish 12

Study Block Application Criteria: Challenging Course load Challenging Course load Good attendance history – Grade 8-12 Good attendance history – Grade 8-12 Good record of citizenship Good record of citizenshipResponsibilites: Studying in library, cafeteria, or gallery Studying in library, cafeteria, or gallery Under the supervision of a parent/guardian if off campus Under the supervision of a parent/guardian if off campus Approval by Administrator. Study Block is assigned via blocks 1 to 8 depending on the timetable.

Peak Performance Minimum of 15 hours per week Minimum of 15 hours per week Minimum of C+ average and satisfactory work habits based on previous year’s report card Minimum of C+ average and satisfactory work habits based on previous year’s report card Competition/performance at Regional, Provincial, or National level in a sport or program recognized in the Ministry of Education’s External Credentials Program. Competition/performance at Regional, Provincial, or National level in a sport or program recognized in the Ministry of Education’s External Credentials Program. Recommendation of Coach or Trainer Recommendation of Coach or Trainer Complete Application Complete Application Approval by school Principal Approval by school Principal

Exit  Entrance Exit  Entrance High School Graduation 80 credits Minimum 80 credits Minimum second language is NOT required to graduate second language is NOT required to graduate Post Secondary Entrance High School Graduation WITH specific institution entrance requirements Lang 11 not required to enter an Apprenticeship Lang 11 required to enter UBC (except Arts) & SFU Lang 11 not required to enter most Colleges

AP Courses Offered AP English Literature & Composition 12 AP English Literature & Composition 12 AP English Language & Composition 12 AP English Language & Composition 12 AP Computer Science 12 AP Computer Science 12 AP Calculus 12 AP Calculus 12 AP Microeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Physics 2 AP Physics 2 AP Chemistry 12 AP Chemistry 12 AP French 12 AP French 12 AP Art 12 AP Art 12

Elective Options Elective Options Home Economics Home Economics Technology Technology Education Education Performing Arts Performing Arts Business Education Business Education Music Studio Arts Physical Education Information Technology Work Experience Detailed descriptions of the courses can be found on-line in the course selection guide

Distributed Learning – On-Line English 12 English 12 Communications 12 Communications 12 Math Pre-Calculus 12 Math Pre-Calculus 12 French 12 French 12 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Physics 12 Biology 12 Biology 12 Law 12 Marketing 12 History 12 Geography 12 PE 12 Grad Transitions/ Planning 12 Flexible pacing with DL teacher support Learners should be self motivated /disciplined

Choice and Flexibility Course Challenge for Languages Distributed Learning Enhanced programs External Credits

ENHANCED PROGRAMS Advanced Placement (AP) Program 4 Advanced Placement (AP) Program 4 Apprenticeship Training and Work Experience 5 Apprenticeship Training and Work Experience 5 Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy 10, 11 & 12 6 Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy 10, 11 & 12 6 Basketball Academy 7 Basketball Academy 7 Dance Academy 8 Dance Academy 8 Digital Media Academy 9 Digital Media Academy 9 Distributed Learning 10 Distributed Learning 10 Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership Field Hockey Academy 12 Field Hockey Academy 12 French Immersion 13 French Immersion 13 Hockey Skills Academy 14 Hockey Skills Academy 14 International Baccalaureate (IB), Middle Years (MYP) International Baccalaureate (IB), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programs 15 and Diploma Programs 15 Performance Learning Program 16 Performance Learning Program 16 Piping Trades Foundation Apprenticeship Program 17 Piping Trades Foundation Apprenticeship Program 17 Semester System 18 Semester System 18 Soccer Academy 19 Soccer Academy 19 VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 20 VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 20 Volleyball Academy/Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence Volleyball Academy/Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence Go to district and school websites for further info on other Enhanced programs. Go to district and school websites for further info on other Enhanced programs.

WORK EXPERIENCE  Designed for students to acquire knowledge, job readiness skills, & attitudes needed to be successful in the world of work.  Experience occupations & careers of interest to the student.  Students will attend classes & complete 100 hours of work during and/or outside school hours – for example weekends or holidays.  Placements vary from the opera to the coast guard.  Think Co-op, Internship, Mentorship

Extra-Curricular Activities: Rowing Rugby Field Hockey Volleyball Football Swimming Basketball Gymnastics Tennis Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Skiing Golf

Extra-Curricular Activities: Concerts Travel Debating CIBC Run For The Cure Intramurals Contests Drama Improv Tech Crew Student Council Yearbook Grad Council

Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements  Entrance requirements have changed in many areas over the last year and continue to fluctuate.  For updated entrance requirements, faculties, and specific programs please refer to individual university websites.  Students planning to go to universities in the USA must complete their SAT’s as early as possible. (consider May, 2016)

Academic Courses Considered by Universities* BC First Nations 12 Biology 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Economics 12 English 12 Francais Langue 12 French 12 Geography 12 History 12 Law 12 Literature 12 Principles of Math 12 Precalculus Math 12 Physics 12 Spanish 12 Comparative Civ 12 *individual institutions vary

Excellent Considerations Excellent Considerations Capilano University Has a growing number of diploma and degree programs. Wide variety of courses Excellent stepping stone (University Transfer Programs) Apprenticeship Math 11 accepted as entrance Language 11 not needed Many programs are direct to careers with connections to established employers.BCIT Apprenticeship Math 11/12 may be accepted, depending on program Excellent job futures entrance requirements, faculties, and programsFor specific entrance requirements, faculties, and programs check their website Attend their Open House Make an appointment to speak to their advisors.

Scholarship Internal – awarded through Handswort h Internal – awarded through Handswort h External – awarded through Universities and outside organizations External – awarded through Universities and outside organizations Provincial Provincial

A student will receive a $1250 scholarship if the student meets all the following requirements: A student will receive a $1250 scholarship if the student meets all the following requirements: –Writes and passes one exam in each of five (5) provincial exam categories from grades 10 – 12. –Achieves at least a “B” (73% or above) final mark on (provincial exam and school mark combined) in Language Arts 12 –Ranks among the top 5000 Grade 12 students in BC (based on their percentage score) on all five provincial exams.

TOP 20 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS TOP 20 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS – A student will receive a $2500 scholarship if the student: –Meets all qualifications for the Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship. –Ranks among the top 20 students in BC (based on their percentage score).

Focus for Grade Twelve: Know your GRAD requirements Know your GRAD requirements Commit to course work - Seek support Commit to course work - Seek support Plan to increase Organizational Skills Plan to increase Organizational Skills Be an active participant in school life Be an active participant in school life Investigate Post-Secondary Institutions and application deadlines Investigate Post-Secondary Institutions and application deadlines Investigate sources of funding – scholarships, bursaries, & other. Investigate sources of funding – scholarships, bursaries, & other.

Keeping in touch… Keeping in touch… Contact via –Teachers –Counsellor –Post Secondary Advisors Reporting –Interims: know your grades –Report cards School Calendar –Web Site –HPAC