1. 9>>10 students WELCOME Grade 9 Students to Grade 10 Course Planning Presentation 2010-2011

2. 9>>10 students District Programs Quest 1 st or 2 nd semester ½ year program English 11 PE 11 & 12 Earth Science 11 Fine Arts (2credit) Hockey 1 st semester only 2 PE credits

3. 9>>10 students District Programs Soccer 1 st semester only ½ of semester 2 PE related course Forestry 1 st semester only Full semester experience PE 11 PE 12 Forestry 11/12 Global Ed 1 st or 2 nd semester Full semester experience Civics 11 Global Education 11 English 11 Independent Directed Study

4. 9>>10 students drives Master Timetabledrives Master Timetable determines what courses can & will be offered to studentsdetermines what courses can & will be offered to students changes to student initial choiceschanges to student initial choices difficult… may be impossible… after the time table has been set MOST IMPORTANTLY… It sets a path for “Life after KAL” Why is course selection so important?

5. 9>>10 students Online process –For course selection –Parent confirmation –Instructions, etc found on KAL website

6. 9>>10 students Course Selection 3 year plan3 year plan Based on future direction after high schoolBased on future direction after high school Look at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plansLook at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plans

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10. 3 year plan….build your own!

11. 9>>10 students Changes to Courses and Timetable next year Planning 10Planning 10 –Full semester –Complete in gr 10 or gr11 ExampleExample –Language and 2 electives –Plan10 in gr11

12. 9>>10 students Course Selection Process Course descriptions and information on KAL websiteCourse descriptions and information on KAL website

13. 9>>10 students Graduation Plan Grade 10, 11 & 12 12 Required courses12 Required courses –counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 7 Elective courses7 Elective courses –counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 4 credits for your Graduation Transitions4 credits for your Graduation Transitions –completed in grade 12

14. 9>>10 students Graduation Program Exams 5 required provincial exams, with 3 during grade 10 year5 required provincial exams, with 3 during grade 10 year Grade 10 EnglishGrade 10 English Grade 10 ScienceGrade 10 Science Grade 10 MathematicsGrade 10 Mathematics Foundations of Math Principles & Pre-CalculusFoundations of Math Principles & Pre-CalculusAND Grade 11 Social StudiesGrade 11 Social Studies Grade 12 EnglishGrade 12 English Grade 10 exams=20% final mark Grade 11 exam=20% final mark Grade 12 exams=40% final mark

15. 9>>10 students Required Courses English 10 *English 10 * English 11 or Communication 11English 11 or Communication 11 English 12 or Communication 12*English 12 or Communication 12* Social Studies 10Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11*Social Studies 11* Science 10*Science 10* Science 11 or 12Science 11 or 12 Math 10*Math 10* Math 11 or 12Math 11 or 12 PE 10PE 10 Planning 10Planning 10 a Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12a Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions * Required provincial exams

16. 9>>10 students Math Options Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus*Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus* –65% or better in Math 9 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 –Some universities, colleges, trade program, apprenticeship programs

17. 9>>10 students Do I need a 2 nd language? A second language is not required for graduationA second language is not required for graduation 2 nd language to grade 11 may be required for BC University entrance*2 nd language to grade 11 may be required for BC University entrance*only UBC-VancouverUBC-Vancouver UVIC Arts (*UVIC Science does not require 2 nd language)UVIC Arts (*UVIC Science does not require 2 nd language) SFUSFU Most Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2 nd languageMost Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2 nd language

18. 9>>10 students Elective Courses Applied Skills –Woodwork –Foods –Textiles –Computers –Drafting Fine Arts –Art –Drama –Band Courses offered next year are determined by : student interest staffing levels use of facility

19. 9>>10 students External Credits Earn “extra” credits in Grade 10, 11 or 12 for gradationEarn “extra” credits in Grade 10, 11 or 12 for gradation Documented achievement in areas “outside” of schoolDocumented achievement in areas “outside” of school sports, drama, dance, industrial and occupational courses, music, etcsports, drama, dance, industrial and occupational courses, music, etc More info>>Check KAL Website

20. 9>>10 students Dual Credit Programs Trades & Technical program opportunitiesTrades & Technical program opportunities Apply in grade 10Apply in grade 10 –2 nd semester Earn credits for grade 11 & 12Earn credits for grade 11 & 12 Explore opportunities in Planning 10Explore opportunities in Planning 10 Mrs. Jorgensen, Vice PrincipalMrs. Jorgensen, Vice Principal –Career Coordinator

21. 9>>10 students Dual Credit Program Schedule

22. 9>>10 students In summary… Course SelectionCourse Selection –Online process –Student and parent accounts –3 year plans prepared ahead of time Planning 10Planning 10 –full semester course –Opportunity to take in gr.11

23. 9>>10 students In summary… Choose Courses WiselyChoose Courses Wisely Changes to timetable WILL beChanges to timetable WILL be DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!

24. 9>>10 students What’s Next ? 1. 1.Download 3 year planning sheet KAL website 2. 2.Review sample 3-year plans and RESEARCH 3. 3.Scheduled times for course selection or each class will be posted on the school calendar on the KAL website

25. 9>>10 students QUESTIONS? Anything that we have not answered ???