Counselling & Career Team -available to help you:

A-G Ms. Kifiak

H-L Ms. Twemlow + Mr. Adrian

M-R Ms. Seymour

S-Z Ms. Docherty

Career Advisor Ms. Christy de Bulnes

6 (7-Fr.Imm) compulsory

+ 2 (1-Fr.Imm)optional ( art education or applied skill before graduation)

Students will have 8 courses in Grade 10

1. Language Arts 10

Options

2. Social Studies 10

French Immersion Sciences Humaines

3. Mathematics 10

4. Science 10 5. Physical Health & Education 10

6. Life Education 10

Education a la vie/Francais Litterature

7. Elective - Art Education or Applied

Skill before Graduation

FI- Francais Langue

8. Elective - Art Education or Applied

Skill before Graduation•= 32 credits

Any course numbered 10, 11 or 12 is worth 4

credits

Must have a minimum of 84

credits to graduate (but most students have more to meet post-secondary

requirements)

Must meet all BC Ministry of Ed

Grad Requirements for

a BC Dogwood Diploma (French

and English)

A Language Arts 11 A Social Studies 11or 12 A Science 11 or 12 A Mathematics 11or 12 Life Connections 11/12

A Language Arts 12 Capstone 3 electives numbered 12 Literacy Assessment Math Skills Assessment

TOTAL MINIMUM

84 credits

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12Language Arts 10 Options A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12

Social Studies 10Sciences Humaines 10

A Social Studies 11 or 12Sciences Humaines 11

Capstone (lit & math assessments)Capstone Fr. Immersion

Science 10 A Science 11 or 12 Elective 12Francais Langue/Litterature12

A Mathematics 10 A Mathematics 11 or 12 Elective 12

A Physical Education 10 Life Connections 11/12 Elective 12

Life Education 10Education a la vie/FrancaisLitterature 10

Elective 10, 11, or 12Francais Langue/Litterature11

Elective 12

Elective (Second Language?) Francais Langue 10

Elective 10, 11, or 12 Elective 10,11, 12

Elective (Fine Art/Applied Skill) Elective 10, 11, or 12 Elective 10, 11, or 12

Presenter

Presentation Notes

Emphasize go to teacher and put on list

ENGLISH 10Choose one of the 5 options

1. Focused Literary Studies 10 and Composition 10

2. Composition 10 and Creative Writing 10

3. Creative Writing 10 and Spoken Language 10

4. Focused Literary Studies and Creative Writing 10

5. Spoken Language 10 and Focused Literary Studies

Students interested in taking English 10 Honoursneed to check box on sheet and select #1 Focused Literary Studies 10 and Composition

Math 9 Foundations Math 10

Foundations of Math 11

Foundations of Math 12

Math 9 Math 10 Workplace Math

Math 11 Workplace

Math 9 Foundations of Math 10

Pre-Calculus 11

Pre-Calculus 12 AP Calculus 12

Sample Future Plans Most Relevant Course Work

• Technical College• Trade School• Direct Entry to Workforce

Workplace Math 10 – 11

• Math• Science• Engineering• Medicine• Commerce

Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10Followed byPre-Calculus 11 and 12

• Social Sciences• Humanities• Fine Arts• Undecided

Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10Followed byFoundations 11 and 12

It is very difficult to changeMath courses in September once classes have started

If you struggle, consider getting atutor in September and attend math in flex or Tutoring Centre regularly!

Aerobic Conditioning

10 Co-Ed

Physical and Health

Education 10 Co-Ed

Team Sports 10

Girls/Boys (permission

of PE Department)

Strength & Conditioning

Co-ed

Fitness & Wellness 10

Co-ed

Athletic Development Program (by application and

permission)

WGSS Grade 10 Program – 2013-14

Students need to indicate a second choice if they choose one of the alternate PE courses.Please note

Life Education (LE) is a course that recognizes three major phases of career development—Foundation and Awareness, Exploration, and Experience and Application.

As students move through Grades 10–12, they further refine their understanding of the links between personal development and their career decisions.

Students with a Resource Block must confirm eligibility with their current Resource teacher

Priority space is given to students with a Ministry designation

Current academic teachers and their parent complete the “Request for a Resource Block Form”

LanguagesFrench 9, 10Spanish 9, Spanish 10Intro to Italian /Intro Japanese 11Applied, Design, Skills and Technologies (ADST) Electives

Accounting 11Marketing 11Cafeteria 11Computer ApplicationComputer GraphicsVariety of Computer courses if prereq metTextiles 10 or 11Food Studies 10 Drafting 10 Electronics And Robotics Level 1 or 2 Engineering and Design Level 1 or 2Mechanics Level 1 or 2Metalwork Level 1 or 2Woodwork Level 1 or level2Woodworking for Girls

Arts Education ElectivesArt 10 Art Foundations 11Band 10Drama 10Theatre Performance 11 (Acting)Studio Art 11 (Ceramics/Sculpture) Studio Art 11 (Drawing and Painting)Guitar Level 1 or Level 2Intro to Dance 10Photography 11Music Composition and Technology 10Musical Theatre Company 10 Orchestra Strings 10,11,12

Outside Timetable (before or after school)Jazz Band 10Concert Choir 10Drumline 10Vocal Jazz 10

Talk to our Career Advisor – Christy de Bulnes for more information

Online Information Session

Who has permission to take online courses

WGSS Protocol

Deadlines

When: Flex – February 1st

Location: Library Annex

Summer School?PLEASE CONSIDER:

• Summer School courses are only a portion of the content taught in a full year course therefore if the course is foundational to your future studies, summer school may not be the best option.

• Registration for Summer School starts APRIL 9th through L.E.C. (Langley Education Centre).

• Students need to indicate their wishes for course changes on the WGSS GoogleForm after they have received confirmation of registration at L.E.C. The GoogleForm allows students to tell the Counselling Team what changes you would like made in August when they receive Summer School final grades.

• Some courses, like Math and Science 11’s, fill-up quickly

• We will change your schedule when we get final marks from summer school at the end of summer beginning of September.

Please note: All WGSS students must have English on their schedule.

Sports (national or provincial)

Dance

4H Club

Lifeguard

Life Skill Courses

Coaching

Refereeing

Scouts and Guides

English 11 & 12 3-6 Academic Courses (from approved list) A second language to at least Grade 11 Foundations of Math 11 & 12) Pre- Calc

11 and 12 The required courses for your program

May upgrade any of the program requirements not earned in High School

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UBC Language 11 required – language 12 (B.A.)

UVic Language 11 recommendedSFU Will accept beginner (or intro) language 11TWU Language 11 recommendedTRU Language 11 (recommended for B.A. degree and B.Ed.)

KPU No Language 11 required - language 12 (B.A.)

UFV No language 11 required – language 11 (B.A.)

UBC – Okanagan No language 11 requiredBCIT No language 11 required

WGSS Counselling & Careers Website

Graduation

•Graduation Requirements•Grad Newsletters

Course Planning• Guidebooks• Forms• Presentations

Scholarships

•District Scholarship Site + Scholarship Handbook•WGSS Scholarship Presentations + Applications

Careers

•Volunteer Opportunities•Dual Credit (District) Programs•Career Newsletter•Career Exploration Info.

wgsscounselling.weebly.com

REMINDText: 778-650-5076

Message:@wgss2021

or rmd.at/wgss2021

The Counselling and Career Department use this App to

remind students of career and post-secondary learning

opportunities.

Using The Course Guidewgsscounselling.weebly.com/guidebooks.html

1.Read course descriptions

2.Check for prerequisites

3.Discuss options with parents, counsellor and teachers

MyBluePrint.ca

Activation Key: WALNUTGROVEProvide your P.E.N. (Provincial Education Number) and your courses and credits will load

MUST HAVE:

Parent’s/Guardian’s signature Resource Teacher’s signature if you have had Resource

before Medical Form with up-dated information Form Must be handed in by the Deadline

By Noon FEB 16

Course Selection Form Information

Be sure every part of the form has been completed with all the required information and signatures.

WGSS Course

Fair

February 2, Flex

Your opportunity to speak with teachers from every department about the courses being offered

next year

Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2017-18 Date

January + February

• Course Planning Guide – available:• Course Planning Forms – available:

Jan. 30Jan. 30

February • Presentation – Grade 9 into 10 Jan.30

February • Parent Information Evening – for Grade 9 into 10 Feb. 7, 7:00 pm

February • Opportunity for assistance with courses planning:

• Course Fair – Gr 9-10

• Counsellors available every lunch time• Grade 10 Parent Meeting

Feb.1 10:06-10:26am Feb. 7 – 15Feb. 7

February • MyEdBC – need assistance entering courses come to main library during flex. Must sign up ahead of time

Grade 8 & 9 Feb. 13th

February • Students discuss courses with parents• Complete Course Request Form• Select Course on MyEd

Deadline:

Feb. 16 noon

February • Return Course Request Form, with signatures, to Counselling Centre

Feb. 16 noon

Please don’t leave it until the last day in case you need help

Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2017-18

March • Counsellors process forms and verify courses• Administration works with Department Heads on Honours Courses

April • Verify Course Requests through MyEd• Return Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a

change

May • Opportunity to meet with counsellors and/or career advisor to discuss courses and options after graduation

June • Administration building timetable based on requests – no changes

August • Timetable and staffing finalized• Summer Session changes made, as space allows

September • Student Timetables available Electronically• Course Change Process – before school begins – Priority 1 + 2 changes• After first week of classes – Priority 3 changes will be reviewed

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

FORMS TO COUNSELLING OFFICE AND ENTERED SELECTION ENTERED INTO COMPUTER MUST BE

COMPLETED BY Febuary 16, 12:00 noon.

The initial login must be completed at a laptop or desktop computer (iphone/android won’t work due to an issue with the password reset).

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC Go to the following website:

https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon

This can also be accessed by typing ‘MyEDBC’ in google. It will generally be the first selection

You will need to the use the following log-in ID and

password.Login ID: Your student #Password: Student$35

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

To enter your course selections, first select the ‘MyInfo’ tab at the top of the page then click on the ‘Requests’ tab on the left side.

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC Once in MyEd, carefully read

the home page instructions specific to your grade at the top of the page.

To make course selections click on “Select” and then choose your course by clicking on the check box

Click here to navigate to the next screen if you do not see the course(s) you are

looking for.

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC To select alternate courses for your electives, use the

drop down to the right of the course you’ve selected as your primary course, then select the course code of the class you want to replace it as an alternate. Note: This only needs to be done for elective classes.

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC In order to confirm that you

have completed your course selections click on the POST button in the bottom left of the screen. A green message will appear when your courses have been posted.

YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS STEP TO SUBMIT YOUR COURSE REQUEST.