1. A. R. MacNeill Secondary School
Program Planning Information Evening
Grades 9-12
February 15, 2017
Welcome & Introductions 7:00pm
Grade 9-10 Program Planning :15pm
Grade Program Planning 7:15pm
Marcy

2. Home Room Class 20-25 students Students in Advisory for 5 years
Advisory Class
Home Room Class students
Students in Advisory for 5 years
Same Teacher for 5 years
Class every day
Silent Reading, Social Responsibility, Personal Planning, Portfolio
Lester

3. Our School… Enrols approx. 780 students in Gr. 8-12
Maintains a safe & friendly learning environment that fosters positive relationships – Advisory Gr. 8-12
Offers an Outdoor Incentive Program and Advanced Placement Courses –AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English
Highlights student learning through year-end Portfolio Presentations
Offers excellent curricular and extra-curricular opportunities
Builds in time for teacher collaboration and planning to enhance student achievement
Carol-Lyn

4. MacNeill has… POSITIVE ATTITUDE– We participate enthusiastically
POWER
MacNeill has…
POSITIVE ATTITUDE– We participate enthusiastically
OWNERSHIP– We are accountable for our actions
WE NOT ME – We are safe, empathetic, and welcoming
EXCELLENCE – We strive to do our best
RESPECT– We care for ourselves, each other, and our environment
Lester

5. Communication is Important Web: http://macneill. sd38. bc
Communication is Important Web:
Information about the school for students and parents
Upcoming events
Monthly Newsletters
“WAAG – Week at a Glance”
Program Planning Information
Lester

6. Grade 8-11 Program Planning Timeline
February 2-3 Gr Student Program Planning Sessions February 8 Gr Parent Information Night February 6-17 Counsellors & Career Advisor visit advisory classes February 20 Program Planning Sheets Due to Counselling Centre February 10 Transfer applications are due (to requested school) February 28 Transfer application results mailed March 29 Program Planning Evening for Non-Catchment or Transfer students Early April Course Confirmation Sheets Distributed to students Mid-April Deadline to submit course entry error corrections Late June Final Course Confirmation Distributed
Lee

7. How Parents can help: Review the Program Planning Guide (online)
Discuss course selections with student
Select courses together
Sign course selection form
Contact the school if you have questions or need any additional information
Lee

8. Who else can help? Counsellors: Classroom Teachers
Mrs. Cantwell Last Names (A – Le)
Ms. Pasin Last Names (Li – Z)
Classroom Teachers
Career Information Advisor (Mrs. Mayer)
Learning Centre Teachers
ELL Teachers
Lee

9. Program Information Gr. 9 & 10 program  Room 114
Gr. 11 & 12 program  Library
Lee

10. (Rescheduled from February 8 due to inclement weather)
Information Evening
Program Planning for
Grades 11 and 12
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
(Rescheduled from February 8 due to inclement weather)

11. BC’s New Curriculum
Marcy

12. 2004 Graduation Program
Dawn

13. Grade 11 Required Courses
Language Arts 11 –
One of ...
English 11
Pre-AP English Language 11
Communications 11
Math 11 –
One of …
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11
Foundations of Math 11
Pre-Calculus Math 11
Enriched Pre-Calculus 11
Science 11 –
One of …
Biology 11
Pre-AP Biology 11
Chemistry 11
Pre-AP Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Science & Technology 11
Social Studies 11

14. Grade 12 Required Courses
Language Arts 12 – One of …
English 12
AP English Language & Composition 12
Communications 12
Any three (3) additional Grade 12 Courses
Choose according to post-secondary admission requirements and interests
English 11 and 12 are offered on a semester schedule for students who are entering grade 12 and have finished English 10. Course availability based on number of student requests.

15. Science, Engineering & Commerce
Math Overview
Not “easier” or “harder – Different skill sets & different learning outcomes
Grade 12 math is not required for graduation.
Intended for
Study In:
Majority of
Trades &
Workforce
Arts &
Social Sciences
Science, Engineering & Commerce

16. Selecting Elective Courses
Speak to the 3 RVS options we will have:
Economics 12 (university-accepted course for arts)
Law 12
Foods 11/12/12 Advanced
(Open to students in grades 11 and 12)

17. Selecting Electives Grid on Course Selection Sheet
Course Descriptions on School Website
 Students 
School Courses
Hard copies also available in library
Demonstrate (Dawn)

18. Selecting Electives Choose electives with post-secondary in mind
Explore careers
Username: macneill
Password: ravens
Dawn

19. Selecting Electives www.educationplanner.bc.ca
Explore post-secondary programs
Determine admission requirements
General and program-specific
Vary by institution
Check the institution’s website for most up-to-date info.
Dawn – Demonstration on next slide

20. Demonstrations www.educationplanner.bc.ca
Program Search
Determine Admission Requirements for Post-Secondary Programs
Dawn

21. Career Preparation 100 hours of work experience
Earn 4 credits towards graduation
Can be paid or volunteer work experience
If students have a job, they may be able to earn CP credits as they work.
Provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the workplace
Dawn – Other Elective Option

22. Career Preparation Financial Management Law Science ICT
Sports & Recreation
Education
CADD
Art Careers
Metal Fabrication
Theatre
Health & Human Services

23. Apprenticeship Programs
Earn 16 credits towards graduation as well as college/university credits towards various trades.
Auto Service Technician, Collision Repair
Cooking, Baking, Pastry Arts
Hair Design
Plumbing
Carpentry
Metal Fabrication
Painting & Decorating
Welding
And more…
Offered in a variety of areas
Available based on student demand
Website:

24. Academic Full Credit Summer School
6 weeks in the summer
3½ hours/day per course (morning or afternoon)
Can take 1 or 2 classes
Students must meet ELL requirements
Requires students to complete large amount of homework/night in order to complete the course material in 6 weeks

25. Requesting Courses

26. Course Selection Sheet
All students complete a Course Request Sheet – to be returned to counselling centre by Feb. 20
Out of catchment students also complete a transfer form (ASAP)
Dawn

27. Course Selection Sheet
Students indicate any summer school courses they plan to take
Dawn

28. List electives in priority order
Grade 11
Grade 12
List electives in priority order
List all 5 alternates in priority order

29. Course Selection Sheet
Students should…
Ensure they have met any prerequisites for the courses they select
Complete and Submit Course Application Forms if required (for selected courses and alternates)
Submit completed Course Selection Sheet to the Counselling Centre by Monday, February 20.

30. Questions?

31. Thank You for coming! Website: http://macneill.sd38.bc.ca Twitter:
@ARMacNeill
Phone:
Lester