1. Grades 9-11 Parent Course Registration Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018

2. Why Are You Here? Programming
Transitions From Middle Years to High School
High School Graduation Plan
Required courses and electives
Curricular Connections - Math Pathways and Science Curriculum
Online Secondary Course Planning Handbook
Course Registration Form
Other Quick Interests and Career Planning
Looking at Life Beyond High School
PVSD partnerships:
Regina District Industry Education Council: (Career Connections, Career Spotlights, Summer Apprenticeship Program, UR Accelerated Courses, Grade 9 Try a Career Day
Regina Trades & Skills: (TASCAP Program, 12 to Trades, Adult Programs)
Relevance Magazine

3. Identifying Programming

4. Identifying Programming (continued)

5. Course Delivery Options

6. Course Delivery Options (continued)

7. TRANSITION FROM MIDDLE YEARS TO HIGH SCHOOL
Grade credit system
Comprehensive final exams/final assessments
1. 20% of grade at 10-level
2. 25% of grade at 20-level
3. 30% of grade at 30-level
Semestered courses
Attendance is essential for success
Many career education opportunities
Grade 12 year- post-secondary applications, transition planning beyond high school, scholarship opportunities

8. Key Terms

9. PVSD Website- www.pvsd.ca

10. Course Selection Process

11. Course Selection Handbook

12. Purpose of Handbook

13. High School Graduation Requirements and Grad Plan

14. Grad Requirements 24 credits ELA (2 grade 10, 1 grade 11, 2 grade 12)
Social Sciences (1 grade 10, 1 grade 11, 1 grade 12)
Math (1 grade 10, 1 grade 11)
Science (1 grade 10, 1 grade 11)
Art/PAA (2 credits, any level)
Wellness/Physical Education (1 credit, any level)
Electives (5 classes at the 30 level)

15. Grade 10 MUSTS ELA A10 & ELA B10 10-level Math (WAM 10 or MFPC 10)
Science 10
10-level Social Science (History 10 or Social Studies 10)
Wellness 10
+ 4 electives
( Note: you may want to consider taking
Math Foundations 20 or a Science 20 course as elective options in semester 2 of Grade 10 )

16. Grade 11 MUSTS ELA 20/ELA 20A/ELA 21 20-level Math 20-level Science
History 20/Psych 20/Psych 30/Law 30/Native Studies 20
+ at least 4 elective classes

17. Grade 12 MUSTS
ELA A30
ELA B30
History 30/Native Studies 30/Social Studies 30

18. New Science Courses

19. Science Pathways

20. Math Requirements

21. Math Pathways

22. Apprenticeship Credits
Must be working with a journeyperson in a trade
100 hours of work = 1 credit
Paperwork filled out & approved prior to starting
You can also register with Sask Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) and be eligible to count hours earned towards apprenticeship time if you pursue this trade as a career. You may also qualify for tuition assistance.
See a career counsellor if interested!

23. Special Project Credits
100 hours + project-based assessment could give you 1 credit
Lifeguarding, Royal Conservatory of Music, Pilot’s License = YES
Sports teams, babysitting course = NO
See a career counsellor for more info.

24. Dual Credit Classes French 30 + French 100 = University of Regina
DCAD 20 + DRFT 390 = Sask Polytech CAD/CAM Engineering Program
WAM 20 or 30 + MEAS 182 = Sask Polytech Autobody, Automotive Service, Ag Machinery Tech, Heavy Equipment & Truck Tech & Parts Management Tech
Health Sci 20 + MTER 180 = Combined Lab & X-Ray, Cytotechnology, Medical Lab Assistant, Medical Radiological Technology & Pharmacy Technician
If interested, check off the box on your registration form and a career counsellor will meet with you.

25. TASCAP
TASCAP
Home Build in Regina, 5 elective classes
If you are interested, please indicate on your registration form but still fill out a registration as if you are NOT doing TASCAP.

26. Outdoor School Mr Moore/Ms Mauere ELA 20 PE 20 Native Studies 20
Environmental Science 20
Wildlife Management 30
If interested, fill in Outdoor School Program on your registration form but then sign up for 8-10 classes as if you are NOT doing ODS.

27. Newer Classes Psych 30 Advanced Personal Finance PAA B30
Option of writing Advanced Placement Psychology exam
Personal Finance PAA B30
Personal money management, interest, investments, tax planning, budgeting, etc.
Forensic Science 30L
is the application of science to criminal and civil laws
Creative Writing 20/30L
Active Living and Fitness 20L/30L

28. What’s Next …
Fill in registration form with class requests & return to office by Friday, March 2rd.
All registration forms are input into the computer in March
Principal creates Master Timetable in April-May
Student timetables are generated – May
A career counsellor goes through timetables and meets with students who have timetable conflicts – May/June
Student timetables are distributed – June report card day
Class Changes – last week of August, first week of September
Class changes not granted for teacher preference or spare preference

29. Course Registration Forms

30. Questions
or or call the school
Saskatchewan High School Credit Options
PVSD

31. “Looking at Life Beyond High School” Handbook- http://www. pvsd

32. Post-Secondary Institutions

33. Awards and Scholarships

34. Job Search Components

35. RDIEC – Regina District Industry Education Council
Career Spotlights
Career Connections
Grade 9 – Try a Career
UR Accelerated
Summer Apprenticeship

36. Regina Trades and Skills Centre
TASCAP Program –In Regina, No Mileage, Carpool requires special permission
12 to Trades
Adult Training Programs

37. Relevance Magazine
Includes articles, tips, links and resources to help individuals explore career options that fit their interests. The magazine includes a Job Chart, including job descriptions, Saskatchewan employment numbers, wage estimates, training and education options and future employment prospects.

38. Conclusion:
Questions?????
Thank you for coming!