1. February, 2015 GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING Seaquam Secondary

2. Important Dates and Information February 24th th – March 3rd - Parent and student Connect Open to SELECT COURSES

3. Students entering Grade 10 begin the Graduation Program Graduation Requirements

4. Graduation Requirements… ENGLISH F.A. & A.S. P.E. MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE OTHER ELECTIVES English 10 or equivalent4 Credits English 11 or equivalent 4 Credits English 12 or equivalent4 Credits Social Studies 104 Credits Social Studies 11/Civics 11/BC First Nations 124 Credits Science 104 Credits a Science 11 4 Credits A Math 104 Credits a Math 11 4 Credits Physical Education 104 Credits 80 Credits Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)28 Credits Planning 104 Credits Grad Transitions Plan4 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

5. Provincial Exams English 10(20%) Mathematics 10(20%) Science 10(20%) Social Studies 11(20%) English 12 (40%) Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial exam Graduation Requirements…

6. WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

7. English 10 – one of: (4 credits) Communications 10 English 10 Transitions Socials 10 - (4 credits) Socials 10 challenge (OR 2 blks of HUMANITIES 10) Math 10 - one of: (4 credits) i) Apprenticeship &Workplace Math 10 ii) Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 iii) Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 Challenge Grade 10 courses Science 10 - (4 credits) Physical Education 10 (4 credits) or PE 10 Leadership Planning 10 - (4credits) Elective Courses - (4 credits each) 1.____________________ 2. ________________ **Remember that a Language is an elective

8. Elective Options http://se.deltasd.bc.ca/sites/default/files/Worksheet%20Gr10%20Selection%20Sheet%202015-16.pdf http://se.deltasd.bc.ca/sites/default/files/Worksheet%20Gr10%20Selection%20Sheet%202015-16.pdf Action Wear Design and Construction 10 Food & Nutrition 10 Graphics 10 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 Media Arts 10 Music 10: Jazz Band Music 10: Wind Ensemble Music 10: Choir Photography 10 Visual Arts 10 Animation 10

9. THE MATH QUESTION

10. Math Curriculum Pathways Three Pathways Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics – 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. Foundations of Mathematics – 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. 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

12. 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 Our Career Advisor (Ms. Gehere)

13. WHAT ABOUT A LANGUAGE?

14. No Language Requirement UBC SFU UNBC, UVIC,UBC Okanagan, Most BC Colleges, BCIT Beginners Language 11 or Language 11 Language 11 for all faculties What About a Language?…

15. Language Options at SEAQUAM French 8-12 Spanish - Introduction to Spanish 11, Spanish 11, Spanish 12 Japanese 10, Introduction to Japanese 11, Japanese 11, Japanese 12

16. 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 to earn language 11 and 12 credits. Applications come out in October. Exam is end of January.

17. Summer School Remedial THERE WILL BE NO SUMMER SCHOOL REMEDIAL THIS YEAR Full-Credit 3 hour class 6 weeks English 10, Socials 10, Science 10, Math 10, Planning 10 Traditional and blended (some online work) options

18. Online Courses Delta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability 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

19. 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: http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies or Call 604 952-5374 http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies Apply early Bursaries are available for those in financial need Academies Open House In Ladner - Saturday, February 28 th, from 10 am – 1 pm Delta Manor Education Centre In North Delta - Saturday, March 7 th, from 10 am – 1 pm Burnsview Secondary

20. AcademySchoolProgram InformationBlocks BaseballSands SecondaryGr 8 – 12 males and femalesC and D Cadets (proposed) Seaquam SecondaryGr. 8 and 9 males and females G and H (hopefully) DanceDelta SecondaryGr 8 – 12 males and femalesC and D Film Acting “The Studio” Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females C and D Film Production “The Studio” Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females C and D GolfSeaquam SecondaryGr 8 – 12 males and femalesG and H HockeyBurnsview Secondary Gr. 8 – 12 males and females 1 block program Need to take one other class at BU every other morning A or B HockeySouth 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 LacrosseDelta SecondaryGr 8 – 12 males and females C and D SoccerSouth Delta SecondaryGr 8 – 10 males and females A and B Soccer NEWSands Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females G and H (hopefully) Softball Seaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 12 Girls onlyG and H

26. Course Planning Counsellor Harvir Lalli hlalli@deltasd.bc.ca Career Planning Career Advisor Ms. Jenny Gehere jgehere@deltasd.bc.ca School website www.deltasd.bc.ca/se Resources