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The question is often asked which of the Math 10 courses is easier. One is not easier than the other. They each have their own focus and each is de-signed for a different career direction. Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (MAWM 10) Prerequisite: MA 9

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the trades. Much of this course consists of trades related word prob-lems.

Foundations of Math 10 and Pre-Calculus 10 (MFMP 10) Prerequisite: MA 9 This course is for students interested in a post secondary career at the college or university level.

English 10 (MEN 10) Prerequisite: EN 9 English 10 is a required course providing stu-dents with the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will be encouraged to read and critically exam-ine literature, past and present, and to analyze and evaluate informational texts.

English 10 First Peoples (MEFP 10) Prerequisite: EN 9 With an emphasis on First Peoples’ world views, this course focuses on the experiences, values, beliefs and lived realities of First Peo-ples. This is evidenced in various forms of text; including oral story, speech, poetry, dramatic work, dance, song, film and prose (non-fiction and fiction). English 10 First Peoples is the aca-demic equivalent of English 10.

Math Choices

New to Grade 10 Course Selection Guide

English Choices

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School

EN 9

EN 10 / EFP 10 / ENDYN 10

L.A. 11

L.A. 12

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Carpentry and Joinery 11 (MCJ 11) Prerequisite: None Designed for all students, this course offers skills for those who may or may not have woodworking experience. Students will learn the safe use of all machines, to read and develop plans, as well as build modern and traditional furniture. Building your skills and confidence during this course will help you with

more advanced woodworking classes.

Girls Extreme Makeover 11 (YCOT 1A) Prerequisite: None No, not cosmetology, a shop adventure for girls! This course explores the mys-teries of remodeling, renovating, and decorating to make any room in your home sparkle. Allow your creativity to emerge as you experience tiling, paint-ing, flooring, and dry-walling. Find solu-tions to lighting and plumbing prob-lems. Gain the basic knowledge and skills to embark on many home im-provements and save money in the future.

Metal Fabrication and Machining 11 (MMFM 11) Prerequisite: None This class uses hand and power tools that are required for working with met-al. Safety and productivity are stressed throughout the program. The students will learn layout, cutting, drilling, grind-ing, welding, sheet metal, lathe work, and forging. Students will complete several projects as a class and then have time to complete projects of their own choice. Projects include sport/hobby/automotive accessories, small furniture items, CD racks and tools.

Metal Art 11 (YVPA 1B) Prerequisite: None Metal Art 11 is an entry level course for students with little or no metalworking experience. With emphasis on design, this course allows students to gain com-petency in metal art basic skills includ-ing sawing, filing, sanding, texturing, shaping, joining and soldering metal. Each student will produce an original design in each of the categories and must submit their design before work on the project can commence. The catego-ries are jewelry, sculpture, forging, cast-ing, and tin work. Some prior instruction in the arts would be of benefit.

Electronics 11 (MEL 11) Prerequisite: None This is a foundation course which teaches students the basics of electrici-ty and electronics. Using a hands-on approach, students explore the use of common electronic components, devel-op skills in the design and production of printed circuit boards and learn how to calculate and measure voltage, current and resistance in DC circuits.

Automotive Technology 11 (MAT 11) Prerequisite: None Using the modern automobile as a fo-cus, AT 11 attempts to provide students with a broad base of mechanical knowledge, technical training and work-place skills that students will find useful in both their daily lives and many ca-reers they might pursue after gradua-tion. Students can expect to receive extensive theoretical and practical in-struction as well as the opportunity to utilize their newly acquired knowledge in the repair and maintenance of vehi-cles in the well-equipped school shop.

Other Courses Grade 10’s Can Take - cont.

Technology Education

Drafting and Design 11 (MDD 11) Prerequisite: None This course teaches the fundamentals of technical drawing and product design used by Architects and Engineers. The course covers the latest AutoCAD soft-ware and sketching/board skills.

Robotics 11 (YIA 1A) Prerequisite: None This course uses the Lego Mindstorms system to teach students to design and build a variety of task specific robots. Stu-dents will learn how to build remotely con-trolled and autonomous wheeled, tracked, and multi-legged mobile robots and to program them to interface with different electronic sensors and motors. Time is spent designing mobile robots that will compete in several robotic competitions. The lectures will focus on motors, sen-sors, and control.

Foods and Nutrition 11 (MFDN 11) Prerequisite: None Foods and Nutrition 11 is an entry level course in which students will be challenged with preparation techniques and theory. This course will be both fun and hard work. If you enjoy eating, being creative, working with your hands and want a relevant, practical and career oriented course, this is the one for you! Opportunities to assist in catering group functions and obtain Food Safe Level 1 Certificate may be provided outside of regular class time.

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Choral Music: Concert Choir 10 (MCC 10 ) * Course Length: All Year Prerequisite: None * outside the timetable Concert Choir is a course that provides voice instruction and choral ensemble skills to all students, regardless of pre-vious musical experience. Grade 10 students are mixed with Grade 11 and 12 students to form the Mount Baker Concert Choir. Elements of the course include: 1. Vocal technique and tone production 2. Posture, breathing and range development 3. Ear training, harmony singing and sight singing 4. Ensemble and solo skill building 5. Performance of all styles and genres of vocal repertoire 6. Studio and live recording sessions 7. Touring and performance planning and arranging

Music: Concert Band 10 (MCB 10) (This is a linear course taken with English 10 linear) Course Length: All Year Prerequisite: Band 9 or per-mission of Mount Baker mu-sic director This course offers the student an op-portunity to continue instrumental mu-sic education with a focus on public performance. Elements include: 1. Technique and tone production 2. Teamwork & individual skill building 3. Performance of all styles and genres of wind ensemble repertoire 4. Studio and live recording and production

Other Courses Grade 10’s Can Take - Cont.

Fine Arts

Drama 10 (MDRG 10) Prerequisite: None Drama 10 is an introductory course to acting on stage. Students devel-op group and presentation skills through improvisation, theatre games and inquiry. Monologues and scenes are presented in class. Drama 10 skills are developed through a variety of process and performance opportunities.

Visual Arts 10 (MVAG 10) Prerequisite: None This introductory course provides students with opportunities to de-velop the knowledge and skills needed to perceive and respond to visual images as well as create and communicate with visual images. Activities will include image devel-opment and design strategies as well as materials, processes, and technologies used in the creation of two and three-dimensional artwork. Media will include drawing, paint-ing, printmaking, and sculpture.

BA Yearbook 10 (YCCT 0A) Prerequisite: None

The prime goal of this course is to produce the school yearbook. It is a year long program that runs outside the timetable during lunch or after school depending on student needs. Previous art or photography experience is an asset but not re-quired.

French 10 (MFR 10) Prerequisite: FR 9 Students entering French 10 should know how to ask and an-swer simple questions in full sen-tences. As well, they should have a command of common verbs (regular and irregular) in the pre-sent and future tenses. French 10 places an emphasis on practical communication skills, both oral and written. French is the lan-guage of the classroom, and stu-dents are expected to speak French as much as possible. They will learn to use a range of common vocabulary and expres-sions, and will be expected to re-lay information in past, present and future time, both orally and in written form.

Introductory Spanish 11 (MBSP 11) Prerequisite: None

This class is not for quiet students. It is a fun way to speak, read, and write Spanish. Much of your time is spent in oral communication and speaking practice. Students will learn pronunciation of Spanish sounds, a basic Spanish vocabu-lary, present tense verb structure, and time to practice these skills. You will learn how to ask and an-swer questions, prepare to travel, and practice information online. Students who practice daily will be able to speak short but fluent sen-tences with confidence by the end of the course.

Languages

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Business Education

Other Courses Grade 10’s Can Take - Cont.

Business Computer

Applications 11 (MBCA 11) Prerequisite: None Students are introduced to the four components of Microsoft Office: Word Processing, Excel Spread-sheets, Access Database and Presentation soft-ware. Students will also learn how to create a blog. This course is practical for all students who plan to enter the work force or post-secondary institutions.

Accounting 11 (MAC 11) Prerequisite: None The Accounting course provides students with practical and valuable skills needed for lifelong financial decision making. The dou-ble-entry system and completion of the ac-counting cycle are integrated with use of the Excel spreadsheet computer program. Upon completion of the course, students are able to close out books and prepare balance sheets and income statements. A unit on income tax preparation is also covered through the CCRA Teaching Taxes program. Students will acquire practical and transfer-rable skills.

Computer Studies

Computer Information Systems 11 (MICTS 11) Prerequisite: Student must be inter-ested in computer hardware/software servicing This program is designed for students interested in a career in the fast-growing area of computer servicing and support. This course may be of interest to students who just want to know more about how to fix or upgrade their own computers. It will provide a good background and allow stu-dents to become comfortable working with com-puters. Students will learn to upgrade, service, maintain and install computer hardware/software. Through hands-on experience, they will learn the basics of computer operating systems and net-work operating systems and methods for trouble-shooting and resolving common computer hard-ware/software conflicts.

Modular Survey Course 11 (MICTX 11) Prerequisite: None

This is a beginning level course for new and expe-rienced computer users who want to learn the practical uses of up-to-date software, programming languages, networks and multimedia. Students will learn the history of computers, programming in Java Script, Python, animation, digital photo ma-nipulation and text effects, the internet, and web page design and construction.

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Leadership

Leadership 10

YCPA 0A

Prerequisite: None

The Student Leadership Program is an active, participatory program that encourages grade 10, 11, and 12 students to recognize their own capacity to effect positive change in their world. Being aware of community-based issues and so-cial justice concerns, students will participate in school or local or global projects and initiatives (individually and in groups) that develop effective communication (oral and written), organizational skills and decision making. By learning from each other and people in their community, students will engage in topics, issues, and ideas that matter to them. This course is offered outside of the timetable. Students will meet with the instructor at a mutually agreed upon time (morning, lunch, or after school). On-going reflections and evidence of personal growth (written and action-based) are required to receive credit for this course.

Warriors The Aboriginal Student Leadership Program is called the Warriors. The Warriors create opportunities and activities for Aboriginal students to be involved in MBSS and for the school to be involved with Aboriginal Education. This course is offered outside of the timetable. Students meet regularly at lunch hour to focus on topics such as: Cultural projects and programs such as building a tipi, drumming, trapping, Metis jigging, beading, storytelling,

moccasin making, celebrations, attending a pow wow, field trips, etc. Effective communication Organizational skills Consensus decision making processes Personal growth plans School wide initiatives Community based initiatives Human dignity Anti-racism Activity and event planning Meeting protocols Team building Regular attendance, on-going reflections and evidence of personal growth (written and action based) are required to receive credit for this course. This course is open to all Aboriginal students.

Other Courses Grade 10’s Can Take – Cont.

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The 80-credit graduation requirements table

GRAND TOTAL: 80 credits

Don’t forget that post-secondary institutions often require you to complete specific courses to get into certain programs. Careful planning in Grades 10, 11 and 12 will ensure you have all the courses and credits you need.

REQUIREMENTS POSSIBLE COURSES

Language Arts 10 English 10, English 10 First Peoples 4 credits

Language Arts 11 English 11, Communications 11, English 11 FP 4 credits

Language Arts 12 English 12, Communications 12, English 12 FP 4 credits

Social Studies 10 Social Studies 10 4 credits

Social Studies 11 or 12 A Social Studies 11, or A Social Studies 12 4 credits

Science 10 Science 10 4 credits

Science 11 or 12 A Science 11, or A Science 12 4 credits

Mathematics 10 Foundations Pre-Calculus 10, Apprenticeship & Workplace 10

4 credits

Mathematics 11 or 12 Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Apprentice-ship & Workplace 11, Computer Science 11, Pre-Calculus 11/Geometry 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, Apprenticeship & Workplace 12, Foundations of Math 12

4 credits

Physical and Health Education 10

Physical and Health Education 10 4 credits

Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12

See page 5 of Course Selection Guide 4 credits

Career Education Career Life Education, Career Life Connections 8 credits

52 credits

ELECTIVE COURSES 28 credits

OVERALL TOTAL 80 credits

Of the 80 credits needed for graduation, at least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 Language Arts course. All ministry-authorized and board/authority-approved courses count towards the 80 credits. Graduation Transitions cannot be used to help satisfy the requirement for at least 16 credits at the Grade 12 level.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2004 GRADUATION PROGRAM

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*Students require 4 credits of Fine Arts or 4 credits of Applied Skills.

Ministry Authorized 4 credit Fine Arts Courses The following courses are Fine Arts and Applied Skills courses offered at MBSS:

MUSIC THEATRE Concert Band 10, 11, 12 Drama 10 Choir 10, 11, 12 Theatre Company 10, 11, 12 Jazz Band 11,12 Film and Television 11, 12 Vocal Jazz 11, 12 Theatre Performance 11, 12 Music Composition 11, 12 Theatre Production and Stagecraft 11, 12 Theatre Production 12 Technical Theatre Theatre Production 12 Theatre Management ART AND GRAPHICS Musical Theatre 11, 12 Visual Arts 10 Art Foundations 11, 12 Studio Arts 12: Drawing and Painting

Ministry Authorized 4 credit Applied Skills Courses

COMPUTER STUDIES HOME ECONOMICS Information & Communications Technology (ICTX) 11, 12 Foods & Nutrition 11, 12 Computer Information Systems (ICTS) 11, 12 Family Studies 12

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ART AND GRAPHICS Carpentry and Joinery 11, 12 Media Arts 11, 12 Furniture and Cabinet Construction 12 BA Yearbook 11 Drafting and Design 11, 12 Photography 11, 12 Metal Fabrication and Machining 11, 12 Electronics 11, 12 BUSINESS EDUCATION Automotive Technology 11, 12 Accounting 11, 12 BA Metal Art 11 Business Computer Applications 11 BA Robotics 11 BA Girls Extreme Makeover 11 Secondary School Apprenticeship 11, 12 Work Experience 12 Trades Sampler 12

Applied Skills and Fine Arts Lists

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Counsellors at Mount Baker Secondary School assist students with a wide variety of personal, educational and career-related concerns. Some examples of services:

PERSONAL COUNSELLING assists students who are experiencing personal difficulties which interfere with their academic, social

and/or family life EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLING provides help in choosing appropriate courses and making educational plans

for graduation INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES current selection of university and college calendars scholarships and bursaries referrals and liaisons with social agencies, educational institutions, govern-

ment agencies and the business community It is our hope that through the resources available in the Counselling Department, students will be better informed and able to make appropriate decisions for them-selves now and in the future. Counsellors can be accessed in non-emergency situations by making an appointment with the secretary at 250-426-5241, ext. 650 who will direct your call to the appropriate counsellor.

Counselling

Independent Directed Studies

(IDS 10/11/12)

The purpose of this course is to permit students to initiate their own course of learning at the Grade 10, 11 or 12 level under the supervision of a teacher. IDS 10/11/12 will only be available through consultation with a counsellor and permission of the appropriate department head. 1 to 4 credits may be earned. This is completed outside the timetable.

Getting Credits Toward Graduation Course Credits You’ll probably earn most of your credits toward graduation the usual way – by successfully completing school-based courses. But there are other ways of earning credits, and some of these might work for you. Read through the list of options below. For more information, talk to your school counsellor or go to: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/policy/policies/ Distributed Learning • Advanced Placement • Post-Secondary Courses Equivalency • Course Challenge • Career Programs External Credentials • Independent Directed Studies Dual Credit

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Student Services

Located in Rooms 125 and 126, the MBSS Student Services Team provides a variety of support services for students. Our goal is to provide students with appropriate levels of support and meaningful programs to enhance learning in the school or in the com-munity. Based on the specific academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of the individual student, some of these services include:

quizzes and tests (separate setting, oral questions, scribing)

adaptations (curriculum, test, homework, setting)

support with the acquisition of functional life skills

development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

modification of academic core courses (Math, Social Studies, Science, English)

for students working towards a B.C. School Completion Certificate (Evergreen Certificate)

regular School Based Team Meetings with the student and parents to review pro-

gress and plan for future goals

arrangement of work experience where appropriate and possible

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Aboriginal Education

Aboriginal Education has a large number of services and opportunities for all students. There are also programs that are specific to students who are First Nations, status, non-status, on reserve or off reserve, Métis, Inuit, or have Aborigi-nal ancestry or heritage. Aboriginal Education staff include Elders and Aboriginal Education Support Workers (AESWs). The Aboriginal Education Programs are located in the Gathering Place in Room 101. The Gathering Place is open from 8:15 - 4:15 pm. Students are welcome to use the phone and access the computers and printer. The Gathering Place also has a microwave and drinks for sale. ELDERS The Elders provide guidance and support for everyone. They are an integral part of the school. They provide their knowledge and wisdom to culture and language. The Elders listen to the students and answer questions they may have. The Elders also take part in classes. The Elders guide Aboriginal Education. ABORIGINAL EDUCATION SUPPORT WORKERS Aboriginal Education Support Workers are available to help students with assignments, homework, test taking and class projects. There are a number of great resources available to students. AESWs provide information on financial awards, bursaries and scholarships and help with the application process. AESWs may provide help with the Grad Transitions, Work Experience and Distributed Learning as well as personal support for students. Phone: 250-426-5241 Lisa Luscombe – ext. 748 Debbie McPhee - ext. 748 Email: lisa.luscombe@sd5.bc.ca debbie.mcphee@sd5.bc.ca

WARRIORS

Aboriginal students can be involved in Leadership through Warriors, the Aboriginal Student Leadership Group. The Warriors create opportunities and activities for Aboriginal students to be involved in MBSS and for the school to be in-volved with Aboriginal Education. They meet on Tuesdays during lunch. Check the school calendar for dates.

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1) IF YOU ARE ENTERING GRADE 10: You have selected: EN 10 or EN 10 FP, SS 10, AWM 10 or FMP 10, SC 10, PE 10 and Career Education 10.

You will need to select some electives to complete your Course Selection to make a total of NO LESS THAN 8 COURSES in the timetable. Additional courses may be taken outside the timetable.

2) IF YOU ARE ENTERING GRADE 11: You have selected: EN 11 or EN 11 FP or COM 11, a SS 11 or 12, a SC 11 or 12, a MA 11 or 12, a course or courses that give you credit for the Fine Arts or Applied Skills graduation requirement.

(Note: This may have been met in Grade 10 elective choices)

You have selected courses that lead you to the Grade 12 courses you will want next year. (Pre-requisites)

You have selected no less than 8 courses.

Additional courses may be taken outside of the timetable.

3) IF YOU ARE ENTERING GRADE 12: You have selected or already passed:

EN 12 or En 12 First Peoples (if offered) or COM 12, plus at least 3 other grade 12 courses.

You have no less than 32 credits from SD5 to be eligible for internal scholarships.

You have checked the graduation requirements to see that you meet all of them. 80 credits are necessary for graduation. Career Education must be completed for graduation.

Your course selection meets the necessary prerequisites of the post-secondary institutions and programs you may be considering after Mount Baker Secondary.

FINALLY – CHECK WITH A COUNSELLOR IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE. WISE COURSE SELECTION TO PREPARE

YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Checklist and Information

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Grade 10 Course Selection for 2017 – 2018

NAME________________________________________

PRESENT SCHOOL___________________________

DATE_________________________________________

COMPULSORY COURSES: (Please circle) 1. Physical and Health Education 10 OR PHE Girls 10 OR PHE Boys 10 2. Career Life Education 10 3. English 10 OR English 10 First Peoples OR English 10/Band 10 (Band is an Elective choice) 4. Social Studies 10 5. Science 10 6. Foundations of Math 10 and Pre-Calculus OR Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 ADDITIONAL COURSES: Choose a course from the New to Grade 10 Course Selection Guide. 7. Course _________________________ 8. Course _________________________ These courses are offered outside of the timetable. Please check the course(s) that you wish to enroll in.

□ Choir 10 □ Yearbook 10 □ Leadership □ Warriors

BAND STUDENTS When making your selections on the computer choose: Band / English 10 and do not choose English 10 as one of your compulsories. Then choose only 1 Elective

Please consult with your Parent/Guardian

PARENT INFORMATION MEETING – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22/17, 7:00 PM, MBSS LIBRARY

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REMINDERS FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS:

1. We will be returning to answer questions regarding course selection on the following date: ________________________.

2. You may need to access the “New to Grade 10 Course

Selection Guide” in order to discuss your choices with your parent/guardian at: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/mbss/Pages/default.aspx. Click on the “Students” drop down menu, click on Registration & Course Selection, click on “New to Grade 10 Course Selection Guide 2017-18”.

3. Make certain that the choices you make will have you meet grad requirements, and will take you where you want to go in the world beyond secondary school.

4. If you are uncertain, please have your parents talk to

your MBSS counsellor by calling (250) 426-5241, ext. 650.