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R. C. Palmer Grade 10 & 11 Presentation January 2014
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1. Required 48 credits: Language Arts 10, 11, 12 12 credits Social Studies 10 4 credits Social Studies 11 or 12 4 credits Science 10 4 credits Science 11 or 12 4 credits Mathematics 10 4 credits Mathematics 11 or 12 4 credits Physical Education 10 4 credits FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 credits Planning 10 4 credits 2. Graduation Transitions 4 credits 3. Electives (Grade 10, 11 and 12) 28 credits TOTAL 80 credits *** A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level. (This includes 4 credits for a Language Arts 12 course, but does not include Graduation Transitions). GRADUATION PROGRAM
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GRADUATION PLANNING CHECKLIST
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PROVINICAL EXAMS Required for Social Studies 11, worth 20% Required for English 12, Communications 12 and First Nations Studies 12 Grade 12 Provincial Exams worth 40% (except First Nations Studies 12, worth 20%)
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COURSE SELECTION Required Courses Course Selection Sheets due to math teachers by February 25. Grade 11 Grade 12 Language Arts 11* Language Arts 12* Mathematics 11* Graduation Transitions 12 Science 11* (not included in course selection) Social Studies 11 GraduationPlanning * Multiple options available. Elective Courses Grade 11 Grade 12 3 elective choices 7 elective choices Consider post-secondary 3 must be grade 12 Consider post-secondary http://palmer.sd38.bc.ca
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ELL – English as a Second Language ELL Level 1 ESL 1 PE* ESL 1 ELECTIVE MATH ELECTIVE ELL Level 2 ESL 2 SCIENCE ESL 2 PE* ESL 2 ELECTIVE MATH ELECTIVE ELL Level 3 ESL 3 PE* ESL 3 SOCIAL STUDIES MATH ELECTIVE SCIENCE ELECTIVE ELL Level 4 ESL 4 ENGLISH (9 or 10) MATH PE* SCIENCE ELECTIVE SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE *PE is required in Gr. 8, 9,10*ELL 3 & 4 students in Grade 11 take Planning 10 ELL level for next year is based on the Spring Assessment
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FOR GRADE 11s... Language Arts 11: Communications 11, English 11, English 11 Incentive Mathematics 11: Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Pre-Calculus 11 Enriched Science 11: Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Environmental Science 11, Physics 11, Science & Tech 11 Social Studies 11: Social Studies 11, Social Studies 11 Incentive Grad Planning: Grad Planning, Grad Planning Online, Leadership Required Courses – Options: Other Considerations: Fine Arts or Applied Skills Course Second Language Course District Career Programs Post Secondary Options
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FOR GRADE 12 s... District Career Programs School Based Apprenticeship Programs College/University Based Programs Study Block Post Secondary Options… Language Arts 12: Communications 12, English 12, AP English 12 Required Courses – Options:
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GRADUATION TRANSITIONS Students in grades 10 - 12 must complete the following mandatory components: Students need to perform an average of 150 minutes a week of physical activity in grade 10, 11 and 12 A graduation transition plan that will help students set goals for post-secondary education or career pursuits 30 hours of work experience or community service. Students who meet the standards will receive 4 credits that count toward graduation.
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POSSIBILITIES ??? Careers ??? ??? Areas of Study ??? ???? Programs ??? ??? School/Institution ???
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Have a Plan A, B, C, etc. Places to start: www.careercruising.com (Username: palmer, Password: career1) www.educationplanner.bc.ca Career Information Advisor/Counsellor
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WHERE
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Find out where you can pursue further studies/training in your chosen area. (University? College? Private Institute?... Local? Provincial? National? International?) www.educationplanner.bc.ca www.careercruising.com Consider more than 1 institution. (There is no such thing as guaranteed admission). College vs University
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Check admission requirements for the institution AND the program of study. General Requirements vs Program Requirements Admission requirements are institution- specific. (i.e. Admission to UBC Science is different from SFU Science) Go to the institution’s website for the most up-to-date information.
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Navigating Post-Secondary Websites Keywords: Prospective/Future Students Undergraduate Studies/Programs Admissions (BC/Yukon) Admissions - Required Courses Approved Grade 12 Courses Required Courses vs Courses for Admission Average Calculation
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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION
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Select a course load that will keep all of your post-secondary options open. Select a course load that is manageable. Review and consider your extra-curricular commitments - job, clubs, teams, etc. Factor in Grade 12 responsibilities - applications for admissions, scholarships, etc.
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Applying to an American School? Need to write SAT/ACT Consult your Counsellor. Financing Post Secondary Studies Loans Bursaries Scholarships www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/getstarted/welcome.htm
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SCHOLARSHIPS Provincial Exam Scholarship Career Centre News Website http://www2.sd38.bc.ca/~CCNews@sd38.bc.ca Entrance Scholarships Special Affiliation Scholarships School Scholarship Program www.studentawards.com
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HELPFUL WEBSITES Graduation Program Information www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation Career Planning www.educationplanner.bc.ca/careerdeveloper/ Overview of options for post-secondary, training, and careers in BC, Canada, abroad www.bced.gov.bc.ca/careers/planning/educate Guide to BC’s Public Post Secondary Institutions www.aved.gov.bc.ca/institutions/welcome.htm
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SUMMER SCHOOL Remedial Summer School for students with INCOMPLETE standing (40 - 49%) in: ENGLISH 8 – 11 MATH 8 - 11 SCIENCE 8 – 10 SOCIAL STUDIES 8 – 11 Full Credit Summer School Students taking a full credit summer school course need to make sure that they do not select the course on their program planning sheet
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NEED MORE HELP? Counsellors Mrs. U. Pedersen Surnames A - K Mr. M. Bamford Surnames L - Z Information Advisor Mrs. M. Mayer (Monday, Thursday, alternate Wednesdays) Program Planning Guide http://palmer.sd38.bc.ca
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