1. Seaquam Secondary
Grade 10 Course Planning
February, 2019

2. Overview IMPORTANT DATES and INFO Overview of Graduation Requirements
Grade 10 courses
What about Math?
What about a Language?
Summer School and Online
Academies
Resources
Questions

3. Important Dates and Information
February 12th to – Parent information night course planning evening…starts at 6:30pm.
February 13thth – March 3rd - Parent and student Connect Open to SELECT COURSES
April 2- April 9 Round 2, Course selection opens up to make any changes.
Once YOU choose on Student Connect your parents have to approve your pick
Student Connect – User ID = Student Number and Password = month/ day/ year

4. Graduation Program Graduation Requirements Students entering Grade 10
begin the
Graduation Program
12/support/graduation

5. Graduation Requirements…
Language Arts Credits
Language Arts Credits
Language Arts Credits
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies Credits
Social Studies 11 or Credits
SCIENCE
Science Credits
a Science Credits
MATH
A Math Credits
a Math Credits
P.E.
Physical & Health Education 4 Credits
Arts Education or ADST 10, 11 or Credits
A.E. & ADST
Career Life Education Credits
Career Life Connections & Capstone 4 Credits
OTHER
ELECTIVES
Elective Courses(16 credits Gr. 12, inc ENG) 28 Credits
80 Credits

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7. Graduation Assessments
Graduation Requirements…
Graduation Assessments
Numeracy Assessment in Grade 10
Literacy Assessment in Grade 10 & Grade 12
The three assessments measure the extent to which students are literate and numerate and provide students with information about their proficiency relative to the provincial curriculum.
Results will be started on Official Transcripts

8. What courses do I take next year?

9. Grade 10 courses - Required (6)
1. A Language Arts 10 : (4 credits)
You will need to pick ONE of the following combination courses:
Lit Studies OR Lit Studies OR Lit Studies
Composition Creative writing New Media
ELL Students: Also select Composition &
Spoken Language
2. Social Studies 10 (4 credits)

10. Required Courses Cont: 3. Math 10 (4 credits) – select one
Workplace Math 10
Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10
Challenge Math 10
4. Science 10 (4 credits) – select one
Science 10
or Science 10 Challenge

11. 5. Physical & Health Education (4 credits)
or PHE 10 Leadership
or PHE Co-ed Basketball (x block ) - teacher recommendation
or PHE Womens Volleyball – teacher recommendation
or Academy (sport)
6. Career Life Education 10 - (4 credits)
(in school or online)

12. Physical Health Education: Women's Volleyball Physical Health Education: Co-Ed Basketball (AM X Block)
Program replaces the regular required (A.L.) course/credit and offers 100 plus hours of instruction combining on-court and physical training. COURSE FEE: $250
Volleyball & Basketball curricula as set out by Seaquam VB & BB Coaches and in compliance with the BC Ministry of Education's Prescribed Learning Outcomes for PE.
Can complete Level I Referees Certification.
Guest coaches will be scheduled throughout the year so that athletes receive a wide range of coaching techniques
For more information please
VV Mr. Clarke or Ms. Connolly
BB Mrs. Serres or Mr. Mackenzie

13. Elective Courses
(4 credits each)
7.___________________
8. ________________
NOTE: Remember that a Language is considered an elective choice. It is not a required course

14. Elective Options Textiles 10 Food & Nutrition 10 Graphics 10
Computer Technology 10: Coding
Computer Technology 10: Digital Literacy
Home Ec. 10: Cafeteria
Home Ec. 10: Textiles
Info Communication Tech 10 Java
Info. Communications Tech. 10
Tech. Ed. 10: Basic Engineering
Tech. Ed. 10: Drafting & Design
Tech. Ed. 10: Jewelry Art Metal
Tech. Ed. 10: Mechanics
Tech. Ed. 10: Metalwork
Tech. Ed. 10: Woodwork
Tech. Ed. 10: Wood Art Carving
Drama 10
Drama 10: Stagecraft
Drama 10: Theatre Company (X Block)
Film and Video 10
Music 10: Jazz Band
Music 10: Wind Ensemble
Music 10: Choir
Photography 10
Studio Arts 10
Animation 10
Robotics 10
Yearbook Production 10
Drawing and Painting 10
*Learning Support – teacher recommendation

15. The Math Question

16. Changes to the Math Curriculum
Two Pathways in Grade 10 (Workplace 10 OR Foundations & Pre-Calc 10)
Three Pathways in Grade 11:
Workplace Mathematics 11 – 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. Students may have Workplace 10 OR Foundations and Pre-Calc. 10 to enter this course.
Foundations of Mathematics 11 – 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. Students should have Foundations and Pre-Calc. 10 to prepare for this course.
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. Students must have comfortably managed Foundations and Pre- Calc. 10 to prepare for this course.

18. Choosing the Math level that is right for you
If you are unsure of which Math level to choose, you can consult with
Your teacher
Your counsellor

19. What about a Language?

20. UNBC, UBC Okanagan, Most BC Colleges, BCIT
What About a Language?…
*Second Language is not required for graduation *
UBC
Language 11 for all faculties
No requirement
UVIC
SFU
Beginners Language 11 or
Language 11
UNBC, UBC Okanagan, Most BC Colleges, BCIT
No Language Requirement

21. Language Options at SEAQUAM
French 8-12
Japanese 9, 10
Spanish - Intro Spanish 11, Spanish 11 and12
Beginner Japanese 11, Japanese 11 and 12

22. Language Challenge Exams/Online Course
for those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German
they may apply to write a challenge exam or take the course online to earn language 11 and 12 credits.
Applications come out in October of next year. Exam is end of January.

23. Distance Learning (Online) Courses
Delta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability
Career Life Education 10 ONLINE: this would be a 9th course
Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered (including Planning 10)
Online courses also available through
Vancouver (VLN),
Surrey (Surrey Connect),
Fraser Valley (FVDES)
EBUS – Vanderhoof BC
BC ONLINE School

24. Distance Learning at the Gr. 10 Level:
All students at the grade 10 level must take a minimum of eight courses in the school timetable. An online (distance learning) not is
NOT in the school timetable so would be a 9th course.
Students will not be given a block ‘off’ in place of an online (distance learning ) class.

25. Academies
Key information:
Some bus transportation available between home school and academy school; check the website for your academy of interest
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, applications, videos and photos:
or Call
Apply early
Bursaries are available for those in financial need

26. Academy School Program Information Blocks
Baseball
Sands Secondary
Gr 8 – 12 males and females
C and D
Cadets (proposed)
Seaquam Secondary
Gr. 8 and 9 males and females
G and H
(hopefully)
Dance
Delta Secondary
Film Acting
“The Studio”
Delta Manor Education Centre
(near bus loop in Ladner)
Film Production
Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner)
Golf
Hockey
Burnsview Secondary
Gr. 8 – 12 males and females
1 block program
Need to take one other class at BU every other morning
A or B
South Delta Secondary
Bantam Gr 8 – 9 males and females; 2 block program
Midget Teams – U 16 and U18; 2 block program
A and E
D and H
Lacrosse
Soccer
Gr 8 – 10 males and females
A and B
Soccer NEW
Softball
Gr 8 – 12 Girls only

27. International Baccalaureate
Starts in Grade 11 (Certificate or Diploma)
Please speak with Mr.Wong or Mrs.Matthews for more information
Two recommendations:
DO math 11 before you go into IB diploma program
If you would like to do a Dogwood and an IB Diploma you will need to take SS11

28. What IF I fail Gr 9 classes?
If you mark is 40%-49%
Remedial classes in summer are available for Math 9, SS 9, Science 9, English 9 in July 2019 (2 ½ hr per day – a.m or p.m.)
If your mark is less than 40%, you required to the full length course in the summer.
Further info: April 2019 on SD37 website under Continuing Education
NO remedial classes for French 9, Core Math/Cornerstone 9, & PE 9
IF your are unable to take the course in the summer, you can repeat the course in September.

29. Course Registration 6 required courses 2 electives
3 alternates – Select VERY CAREFULLY & RANK them 1, 2, 3 in order of preference

31. What if I want to learn more about what goes on in a course?
COURSE SELECTION GUIDE – this is found under Seaquam.ca (online); use the table of contents at the front of the guide to navigate
A FULL LIST OF GRADE 10 COURSE CHOICES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 5 OF THE GUIDE
Speak to the current teacher/ talk to students are currently in that course

32. Resources Course Planning Career Planning School website
See your counsellor
Mr. Lalli (M-Z)
Ms. Brealey (A-L)
Career Planning
Career Advisor
Ms. Gehere
School website