1. Course Planning Presentation 2019-2020
WELCOME
Course Planning Presentation

2. Why is course selection so important?
MOST IMPORTANTLY…
It sets a path for “Life after KAL”
determines what courses can & will be offered to students
changes to student initial choices
difficult… may be impossible…
after the timetable has been set

3. District Programs
Applications and more information available through SD#22 website:
Baseball Academy
Soccer Academy
Students Without Borders
Earthquest
Hockey Academy
Snowsports Academy
Golf Academy
Swim Academy
Forestry

4. Career Programs
Work Experience – you can earn Grade 12 credit if you have a job or about to get a job (application)
Dual Credit Programs – paid college tuition by the school district (i.e. Electrician, Aircraft Mechanic, Chef, Administrative Assistant, Certified Education Assistant, etc……)
*See Mr. Thorpe for more information

5. Dual Credit College
Students in Grade 12 and with a full course load can take the following
Anthropology 121
Indigenous Studies 100
Economics 115
Political Science 101/111
Business Administration 128/116
English 100

6. CLE and CLC Students in Grade 10 will have to sign up for CLE 10
Students in Grade 11 and 12 have to sign up for CLC 12

7. Grade 11 and 12 English Composition 11 Creative Writing 11
Literary Studies 11
New Media 11
Spoken Language 11
English Studies 12

8. Course Information
Course descriptions and information are available on KAL website

10. English All students must take English 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Extra Courses Offered from the English Department:
Advanced Placement Literature 12 - This is an upper level course for college/university-bound grads with a focus on reading and analyzing literature.
Advanced Placement Language & Composition 11- can be taken in place of English 11 and you can also earn AP credit
Media Studies 12

11. LANGUAGES Grade 9 – French 9 is optional
Grade 10 – Continue on with French 10 OR take Beginner Spanish 11
Grade 11 – French 11 or Spanish 11
A language is NOT required for Graduation. SOME universities may require a Language 11 and/or 12. Do your research! 
LANGUAGES

12. English 10 English Language Arts 10 – all will choose this course
Students will complete two 2 credits courses of English Language Arts 10 within their class. All students will take Literary Studies 10 and will have a choice in their second 2 credits.

13. Physical and Health Education PHE is mandatory in
Grade 8, 9 and 10
Physical Education 11/12 Strength and Conditioning 11/12 Women’s Health & Fitness 11/12

14. Social Studies Social Studies is mandatory in Grades 8, 9, 10
In Grade 11/12 you must complete one social studies course:
SS11 (recommended)
History Geography 12
Law 12 Social Justice 12 Economics 12

15. Additional Humanities Courses
Psychology 12
AP Psychology 12

16. Science Science is mandatory in Grades 8, 9, 10 Life Sciences 11
Anatomy and Physiology 12
Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12
Physics 11 and Physics 12
Earth Science 11
Geology 12

17. Math Math 8 and 9 Workplace Math 10 and 11
Foundations of Math Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations of Math 11
Pre-Calculus 11 and 12
AP Calculus 12 (year long course with Pre-Calc 12)

18. Arts Ed/Applied Skills: need one by grad
Foods 9, 10, 11, 12
Textiles 9, 10, 11, 12
Woodwork 9, 10
Woodwork 11 and 12
Trades Explorations 10-12: STX
Computer Studies 10
Yearbook 11 and 12 – Media Design (application required)
Photography 11 and 12 – Digital
Electronics 11 and 12
Robotics 12
Arts 10-12
OTHER ELECTIVES THAT DON’T APPLY
Leadership 11 and 12 (application required)

19. Music
Concert Band 9, 10, 11, 12
Jazz Band 9, 10, 11, 12 (outside of the regular timetable)
Choir 9-12 (outside of the regular timetable)

20. Visual Arts
Art 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Every person is capable of becoming an accomplished image maker, and Kalamalka Secondary Art students have a reputation for excellence and high achievement!

21. Drama Courses Drama 9 Theatre Performance 9 Drama 10
Drama/Acting 11/12
Theatre Production/Stagecraft 10/11/12
Musical Theatre/Theatre Company 10/11/12

22. Post Secondary Entrance Requirements
Informed decisions….
Post Secondary Entrance Requirements
YOUR CHOICE
YOUR FUTURE
*Other(s) who have TAKEN the class
Talking to Teacher(s) of the course
Course Descriptions
* Weakest source of info

24. Universities and Colleges “ADMISSIONS”
Most Universities in BC require that you take English 12 or English First Peoples English 12 and 3 other approved grade 12 classes.
Some Universities MAY want you to have 4 other approved classes.
Make sure you get involved! Universities want to see that you are well-rounded
Join clubs, sports and get involved in your community

25. UBC Specific University Entrance Changes Sept. 2019:
Pre-requisites and requirements are not changing. You do not have to take different/more courses than currently required.
You should take courses that are related to what you want to study at UBC. Doing so will increase your chances of admission.
UBC will look at your grades in nearly ALL your academic Gr.11 and Gr.12 courses.
When UBC looks at your overall grades, they will drop your lowest Gr.11 or Gr.12 course; so it is safe to experiment.
Be aware that having the highest grades is not the only way to get in – challenging yourself by taking more courses or more rigorous courses can also be beneficial.

26. What is UBC looking at?
Content
Measurement
1. Overall academic ability
nearly all academic Gr11/12 courses1
Overall Average; qualified by depth, breadth, and relevancy
2. Program-specific aptitude
related Grade 11 or Grade 12 course1
Core Average;
qualified by depth, breadth, and relevancy
3. Key courses
Gr 12 pre-reqs
Course-specific minima
4. Personal profile
short answer questions; activity list
Personal Profile score
Note 1: All Grade 11 and 12 courses are viable, excluding applied design, skills and technology, physical & health education; career and personal planning.

27. UBC University Entrance Requirements Changes:
Do your research ! 

28. Course Selections ONLINE Process – in computer labs Week of March 4
Parent Confirmation on Parent Connect – March 15

29. Life after Kal
Courses you take in Grade 11 and 12 are your ticket into post-secondary programs Do your research! Each university, college, trade school, fine arts has its own requirements

30. DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!
In summary…
Course Selection
Online process in computer lab first week after Spring Break
Talk to your family!
Think ahead to your LONG term goals and choose accordingly
Choose Courses Wisely
Changes to timetable WILL be
DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!

31. QUESTIONS?
Survey of students…a welcoming Kal