GRADE 12 COURSE PLANNING - FOR THOSE NOT INTERESTED IN GOING ON WITH

FORMAL ACADEMIC SCHOOLING

2014 -2015ONLINE REGISTRATION: FEB. 29CLOSES : MARCH 6

PARENT INFO NIGHT – FEB. 25

Seaquam Secondary

OVERVIEW

Review of Graduation Requirements

Options : AFTER GRADUATION– some examples

Grade 12 courses

Resources

Questions

2004 GRADUATION PROGRAM

BC Graduation Requirements…

ENGLISH

F.A. & A.S.

P.E.

MATH

SOCIAL STUDIES

SCIENCE

OTHER

ELECTIVES

Language Arts 104 Credits

Language Arts 11 (English or Communications) 4 Credits

Language Arts 12 (English or Communications) 4 CreditsSocial Studies 10 4 Credits

Social Studies 11 or Civics 11 4 CreditsScience 10 4 Credits

A Science 11 or 124 CreditsMath 104 Credits

Math 11or 12 4 CreditsPhysical Education 10 4 Credits

Min. 80 Credits

Elective Courses (3 courses/12 credits must be Gr. 12)

28 Credits

Planning 10 4 Credits

Graduation Transitions 12 4 Credits

Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

GRADE 12 PROVINCIAL EXAM(S)

( worth 40% of your mark)•Communications 12•Or English 12

•Your Final Mark is a blend of your school marks (report card mark) and the result of your provincial exam…

•NOTE: if you are taking SS currently you will also have a provincial exam in this course (also any outstanding gr. 10 provincials must be written at this time)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS…

• Volunteer or Work Hours - 30 Hours

• Physical Activity Hours - Proof of 150 minutes (2 ½ hrs.) per week

Graduation Transitions 12: booklet and interview.

THAT’S GRADUATION…

NOW WHAT ABOUT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS ?WORK

Work experience strongly recommended

SSA /apprenticeshipt programs strongly recommended

these programs will teach you the skills you need to explore, network, apply f or and obtain work

TRAVEL? Volunteer organizations?

POST SECONDARY STUDIES

(trades/career programs at local colleges such as Douglas , kwantlen, BCIT, Private Institutes such as Aveda Institute (cosmotology), Art Institute (film, culinary arts etc.)

KPU (KWANTLEN)IMPORTANT CHANGES AHEAD FOR ADMISSIONS

Effective in the Fall of 2015 – Academic Studies

English 12 will move from min. C to C+ requirement based from either the blended grade (course grade /exam) OR the exam only – whichever is higher; for some programs of study a B may be required; Comm. 12 will now require an A

There will be a move toward program specific admissions requirements i.e Math 12 at a particular % for certain programs etc.: example: Bsci in Biological Studies - B in Eng. 12, C+ in chem 12, C+ in Pre-Calc 12, Pass in Physics 12

FOR TRADES & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS: no real changes

RED SEAL TRADES (TRADESTRAININGBC.CA

Aircraft mainenance engineer Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic

Aircraft Structural Technician Construction Boiler Maker

Appliance Service Technician Cook

Automotive Galss Technician Domestic/commercial Gasfitter

Automotive Painter Electrician Gasfitter

Automotive Finishing Prep Technician Hairstylist

Automotive Service Technician Heat and Frost Insulator

Baker Heavy Duty Equip Mechanic

Cabinet Maker (Joiner) Heavy Duty Equip. Operator

Carpenter Horticulture (landscape & production)

RED SEAL TRADES

Inboard /Outboard mechanic professional cook

Industrial electrician recreation vehicle repair technician

Industrial Instrument technician refrigeration repair technician

Ironworker residential building maint. worker

ironworker (generalist/reinforcing)Sheet Metal Worker

Lumber manufacturing/sawfitter Sprinkler system Installer

Machinist Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Meatcutter welder (dif. Levele)

Auto body repair technician

Motorcycle mechanic

Parts and warehousing

Plumber

Powerline technician

FOR EXAMPLE: APPLIANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SCHEDULES

"Appliance Service Technician" means a person who repairs and maintains consumer related products including audio, video and telephone answering equipment, and washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwave ovens and other major and small kitchen appliances.

For general information regarding Apprentice programs please visit the ITA website. Also note that many of these intakes could have a waitlist in effect so please check with the institution directly.

Avialable at KWANTLEN – CLOVERDALE CAMPUS

FOR EXAMPLE: HORTICULTURE (LANDSCAPE & PRODUCTION) APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SCHEDULES

The Horticulture Apprenticeship Program combines skills training and employment. Apprentices maintain full-time employment in horticulture while learning technical, practical, and business skills that will advance their careers.

Also note that many of these intakes could have a waitlist in effect so please check with the institution directly

KWANTLEN - LANGLEY

FOR EXAMPLE: POWER LINE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SCHEDULESPower Line Technician Apprenticeship Program Schedules

Power Line Technicians construct, maintain and repair the overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems that make up the electrical power grid. This involves putting up and maintaining electrical poles, towers and guy wires as well as installing or repairing the live-line wiring and other components required to connect power distribution and transmission networks. Power Line Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.

For general information regarding Apprentice programs please visit the ITA website. Also note that many of these intakes could have a waitlist in effect so please check with the institution directly.

THOMPSAN RIVERS – school of trades and technology – Kamloops

English 12, Math 11, Physics 11 required)

FOR EXAMPLE: METAL FABRICATORFOUNDATION PROGRAMThe Foundation Program consists of Level 1 technical training in addition to

practical and essential skills related to the Metal Fabricator (Fitter) apprentice program. Metal Fabricator means a person who interprets drawings and involving the development, layout, marking, cutting, burning, sawing, shearing, punching, rolling, bending, drilling, shaping, forming, straightening, fitting, and assembling, reaming, bolting, riveting, welding, testing, inspecting, preparing, priming, painting, rigging and handling of structural and mechanical fabrications constructed from plates and structural shapes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the Metal Fabrication Trade.

Course Length

20 weeks (5 weeks per level)

Admission Requirements

Education Requirements

Grade 10 minimum, however, Grade 12 is strongly recommended

If assessment is required, the student will be sent to the Welding Department.

THOMSON RIVERS . .. Aloo at Kwantlen

THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER OPTIONSSAMPLES . . . Masonry – Bricklaying . . .Kwantlen

Ferrier - Horses – Kwantlen

Floral Arranging Diploma

Program DescriptionLearn floral arranging skills for both business and pleasure through this seven course diploma program, taught by Debbie Neratini. Students may receive credit for courses taken at other institutions upon presentation of proof of successful completion.

Courses needed for a diploma are:

• Floral Level 1

• Floral Level 2

• Silk & Dried

• Weddings

• Church & Funeral

• Special Occasions

• Christmas Basic

Location: Courses take place at Byrne Creek School (7777 18th St. Burnaby)

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – DOUGLAS COLLEGE1. General Requirements

All applicants for admission to the College must satisfy at least ONE of the following criteria:

BC secondary school graduation

2. Language Proficiency Requirement

All applicants to the College must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing proof of ONE of the following:

High School Grades

English 12 - minimum final grade "C" *

Communications 12 - minimum final grade "B" *

Some work experience in the field– see website for details

AVEDA INSTITUTE CANADA - VANCOUVERAn overview of our Institute curriculum covers:

Plant Aromaology

Chemistry

Anatomy

Physiology

Shampooing/Conditioning

Hair Styling

Hair Cutting

Permanent Waving

Chemical Hair Relaxing

Hair Colorist

Skin Care

Make Up

Nail Care

Provincial Rules & Regulation

Personal/ Career Development

Aveda Business College

For more information on starting your hairstyling career, please call 1.877.90.AVEDA or email: info@avedainstitute.ca to book an exclusive tour of our school!

HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER: DOUGLAS COLLEGE

If you are looking for a career that makes a real difference in a rewarding and challenging field, the Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) program might be right for you. In the HCSW Certificate program, you'll get the skills and knowledge you need to care for people who require assistance to meet their physical and mental health needs. The HCSW Certificate program is a combination of two other well-respected programs: the Health Care Assistant Certificate program (formerly Home/Support Resident Care Attendant Citation) and the Community Mental Health Worker Certificate program.

Graduation; C in En. 12 or B in Comm 12 is required for admission . . .

POST SECONDARY STUDIES

In order to choose the best institution to attend for your post secondary studies, you will want to conduct your own research.

• Initial research online is an effective way to learn current information about each individual school and it’s campuses.

• Students should research all colleges or universities of interest in order to make an educated decision.

• *Note: General admission requirements are considered in order to be accepted into the institution itself. There are likely further requirements for individual programs that must be researched, and met as well.

LANGARA

DOUGLAS

BCIT Minimum admission requirements:

Grade 12 graduation including English or Communication 12 –

generally a grade of C to B required

Selective entry programs have additional course requirements.

Entrance to College, Tech Institutes, Entrance to College, Tech Institutes, and University-Collegesand University-Colleges

KWANTLEN OPEN HOUSE

Sat. March 1st – Surrey Campus

For more information visit: www.kpu.ca/openhouse

WHAT COURSES CAN I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

REQUIRED GR. 12 LEVEL COURSES

• English 12 / English 12IB / Communications 12

• Grad Transitions

•Elective Courses (in addition to En. 12 & GT, 12 additional credits must be at the Gr. 12 level (3 courses)

Student Support (Counsellor referral needed)

Strategies for Learning 12: LA Strategies for Learning 12: LDGrad Quest 12ELL Development 12: Level 1 & 2ELL Literature Study 12: Level 3 & 4ELL Composition 12: Level 1-4 Strategies for Learning 12: ELLPeer Tutoring 12 (by application)

ACADEMIC GR. 12 LEVEL ELECTIVESEnglish 12Communications 12Creative Writing 12 Geography 12History 12History Through Film 12Law 12Social Justice 12 Pre-Calculus 12Calculus 12Pre-Calculus 12Ch / Calculus 12 Ch (2 blks)  Biology 12Chemistry 12Geology 12Physics 12

French 12, Japanese 12 , Spanish 12

ELIGIBILITY FOR A “2ND STUDY” (GRAD TRANS IS YOUR 1ST STUDY)

• The student may self select the ‘study’ online BUT must download and complete the study application**; failure to do so will result in the study being removed and an alternate added

• The student will still carry a minimum of 88 credits with the inclusion of the 2nd study; NO CREDIT GIVEN FOR STUDY

• The student will have solid grade 11 attendance and no history of disciplinary issues.

• The Student will have a minimum of English 12 and 3 academic courses in their schedule.

• IMPORTANT: If the student is approved the student will NOT be permitted to drop other course(s) throughout the year.

**Applications can be found through the counsellor or online at the Seaquam counselling site (under student’s menu under attachments)

APPLIED SKILLS ELECTIVESBusiness Information Management 12 Economics 12Financial Accounting 12Info. Communications Tech. 12 Cafeteria Training 12, Food & Nutrition 12 Action Wear Design and Construction 12 Fabric and Fibre 12Textiles 12 Family Studies 12, Tourism 12 Auto Technology 12Auto Tech 12: Body Repair & Finish Auto Tech 12: Engine & Drive Train Carpentry & Joinery 12Carpentry & Joinery 12: Cabinet Construction Carpentry & Joinery 12: Furniture Construction Drafting & Design 12Engineering and Robotics 12Jewelry Art Metal 12Metal Fabrication & Machining 12 Printmaking & Graphic Design 12 Wood Art Carving 12

Physical EducationPE 12PE 12: Strength and Conditioning (co-ed) PE 12: SuperfitPE 12: Women’s only

* If you take 2 PE at the gr. 12 level, only one will count for credit

Career ProgramsACE-IT: Auto Technician 12 (all day) ACE-IT: Cook Training 12 (all day)

Secondary School Apprenticeship 12A & 12B Work Experience 12A & 12B

Fine Arts

Choral Music 12Instrumental Music 12: Jazz Band Instrumental Music 12: Wind EnsembleTheatre Company 12 (X Block)

Theatre Performance 12: ActingTheatre Performance 12: Directing & Script Development Theatre Production 12: Technical TheaterTheatre Production 12: Theatre Management

Art Foundations 12 Drawing and Painting 12Film & Television 12Media Arts 12: Animation Photography 12Yearbook Design 12 

Choice Programs (by application only)Baseball Academy (Sands Sec.)Dance Academy (Delta Sec.)Film Acting Academy (Delta Manor Education Centre)Film Production Academy (Delta Manor Education Centre) Golf Academy (Seaquam Sec.)Hockey Academy (South Delta Sec.) 9& Bursview Sec)Lacrosse Academy (Delta Sec.)Soccer Academy (Sands Sec.)Softball Academy – Girls (Seaquam Sec.)IB English 12 HL IB French 12 SLIB Spanish 12 ab initio IB History 12 HLIB Psychology 12 HLIB Biology 12 HLIB Chemistry 12 HL IB Physics 12 SLIB Math 12 SLIB Visual Arts 12 HLIB Creativity, Action, and Service 12 IB Extended Essay 12IB Theory of Knowledge 12

DISTRICT ACADEMIES: OPEN HOUSES: SAT. FEB 8 LADNER 10-1PM (DMEC)OR SAT. FEB. 15, NORTH DELTA, BURNSVIEW 10-1PM

• Baseball Sands Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females

• Dance Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females

• Film ActingDelta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females

• Film Production Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females

• Hockey Burnsview Secondary – 1 block program (need to take one other class at BU every other morning)

• Gr. 8 – 12 males and females

• South Delta Secondary – 2 block program (first block every day; need to take 2 other

classes at SDSS

• Gr 8 – 12 males and females

• Lacrosse Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females

• Soccer South Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females

• Soccer (new) Sands Secondary

• Softball Seaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 12 Girls only

• Golf Seaquam(Mr.Hamade)

• For More Info and APPLICATIONS, go to school district 37 website – under programs - academies

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Key information: 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 – bus from north end to Ladner day 1 and from south end to Seaqaum on Day 2 (numbers permitting)

Brochures available at your school office

Visit the website for more information and applications:

http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies

Call 604 952-5374

THE MATH QUESTION

IMPLICATIONS OF MATH

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. NO UNIVERSITY WILL TAKE THIS MATH FOR ENTRANCE but many trades , certificate or diploma programs in career oriented programs will! – DO YOUR RESEARCH

•Foundations of Mathematics (11; note 12 level not offered next year) – 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. Some universities will accept Foundations in arts programs etc. (i.e. SFU) ; students must CAREFULLY review individual university admissions requirements/program specific requirements to ensure there chosen math will meet admission to their program of choice

•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 – please note: Math 11 requirements may have a minimum score ie. SFU requires 60%; some PROGRAMS may require higher minimum scores in math 11 and 12 – again – students must consult Post Sec. admissions requirements to ensure they are aware of math requirements for their chosen field of study.

4 Week - may be limited – t.b.d.

•1 hr 45 min. class•2 course maximum•Reg. based on failure•Need 40% + in course to be eligible •No electives

6 Week

•3 hour class•Morning or Afternoon

•No electives

SUMMER SCHOOL

NIGHT SCHOOL @ DELVIEW

• Many core courses offered – based on numbers

Sept-Jan or Feb-June

• Mondays / Wednesdays

• Tuesdays / Thursdays

• No electives

A WORD OF CAUTION . . .

Students are advised to reconsider taking online courses necessary to fulfill graduation requirements (i.e. Ma 11, SS 11, English 12, Plan 10 , a required Sci. 11 where no other Science has been passed at the gr. 11 level) Required courses taken in the grade 12 year are best taken in the regular classroom where support and monitoring can take place to ensure successful completion.

EXTERNAL CREDITSStudents may earn credits toward graduation through training

programs outside of school: please submit documentation to your counsellor ASAP

Dance (Royal Academy of Dance) Music (Royal Conservatory of Music) Sports (Provincial or National team level) Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor) Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification) Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours) Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours) Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program) First Aid (WCB level II and III)*students are asked to bring documentation as proof of credit

Counsellor – M. Costin msalmon@detlasd.bc.ca

Career Planning

Miss. J. Gehiere –AKA: MISS G (career advisor) jgehiere@deltasd.bc.ca Programs

Career Programs

Miss A. Deol (adeol@deltasd.bc.ca)

New Graduation Program www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/

ResourcesResources

RESOURCES

• There are also “one-stop websites” that will help to put all information at your finger tips with links to every post secondary institution across Canada. Seaquam is registered to and highly recommends accessing an easy to navigate website called Career Cruising.

• http://www.careercruising.com/

• username: seaquam• password: careers

RESOURCES CONT.

http://www.educationplanner.bc.c

a/ About Education Planner:

Education Planner provides access to information on more than 1600 undergraduate programs at post-secondary institutions throughout BC.

Education Planner is endorsed by the post-secondary institutions of BC, managed by the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer, and funded by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education

RESOURCES

http://www.bctransferguide.ca

/What is transfer?

It’s when one institution gives you credit for courses or programs completed at another.

About a third of all new university students from BC are transfer students.

SCHOLARSHIPS

studentawards.com (also see Career Centre website)

Individual Post Secondary Institutions list their ‘in house’ opportunities on their websites

Transcripts will be sent automatically to the schools selected in during a Grad Transitions Session in Feb. of the grade 12 year (BC schools and some Ontario schools)

Ministry of Education:

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/

ONLINE REGISTRATION Registration will be ONLINE via Parent/Student Connect

OPENS: Feb. 29 CLOSES : March 6•Students select courses AS WELL as 3 alternates•Parents need to go on parent connect and “authorize” picked courses. Parents need to know there child’s PEN, Postal code and password to sign on

•If you forget to register when student connect is available you will not have first choice.

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

TUES February 25th

QUESTIONS?

• Volunteering – Scholarships• Scholarship Board in

hallway

Making Good Choices• Homework• Behaviour• Attendance