Entering Grade 10

Windsor Secondary Course Programming

Grade 11 & 12 2016-2017

Current Grades 8 and 10 Ms. Roberts: Vice-Principal

Mr. Martin: Counsellor (Gr. 8 – all & Gr. 10 G-Z) Ms. Desjardins: Counsellor (Gr. 10 A-F)

Current Grades 9 and 11

Ms. Best: Vice-Principal

Mrs. Maquignaz: Counsellor

Key Contact People:

What you need to consider…

Grad requirements

Post secondary plans

Academic and elective options

Course Programming Information

Programming Resources

WindsorSecondary.ca

Course Programming

Guide Power Point Grad Website

EducationPlanner.ca Post-Secondary Websites

http://www.sd44.ca/school/windsor/Programs Services/Courses/Pages/default.aspx

Graduation Requirements

BC Ministry of

Education Graduation Requirements

Total number of grade 10, 11, and 12 credits needed to graduate:

80 credits

(4 credits = 1 course)

To Graduate …

Graduation Program Requirements

English Program French Immersion Program Required Courses

(48 credits) Required Courses

(60 credits)

Elective Courses (28 credits)

*minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level

Elective Courses (16 credits)

*minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level

Graduation Transitions (4 credits)

Graduation Transitions (4 credits)

Total = 80 credits

Total = 80 credits

Grad Program Requirements

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications

12

Francais Langue 10 Francais Langue 11 Francais Langue 12

Math 10 Math 11 Graduation Transitions

Social Studies 10 Science Humaines 10

Social Studies 11 Science Humaines 11

Science 10 (4) Science Naturelles 10

any Science 11

PE 10 (4)

Planning 10 Planification 10

*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)

= French immersion requirements

Graduation Transitions

PERSONAL HEALTH 150 minutes each week of physical activity Plus written component (completed in Planning 12)

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 30 hours of work and/or community service Plus written component (completed in Planning 12)

CAREER AND LIFE Written component (completed in Planning 12)

*Information for graduation will be dispersed in Planning 12

Mandatory Provincial Exams The BC Ministry of Education requires students to write the following exams for graduation requirements:

Current Grade 11’s:

Gr. 10 Provincial Exams: Grade 10 (English, Science, Math)

Gr. 11 Provincial Exams: Grade 11 (Social Studies)

Grade 12 Provincial Exams: English or Communications 12 Francais Langue 12 (FRAL students only)

Exam Results www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams

Mandatory Provincial Exams The BC Ministry of Education requires students to write the following

exams for graduation requirements:

Current Grade 10’s:

A Numeracy Provincial Exam : LIKELY WRITTEN IN YOUR GRADE 11 YEAR Grade 10 (English, Science, Math) Grade 11 (Social Studies)

A Literacy Provincial Exams: English 12 or Communications 12 Francais Langue 12 (FRAL students only)

Exam Results www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams

New Provincial Scholarship Program

BC Excellence Scholarships (1 nomination per school)

BC Achievement Scholarships (determined by Min. of Ed.)

Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships (direct student application to Min. of Ed.)

For more information, please check:

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/provincial-scholarships

Course Programming

Post-Secondary Information

Admission Requirements

- Courses (grade 11 & 12) - Second language + math requirements - English language requirements

Example: UBC Faculty of Science Chem 11, Phys 11, Pre-Calc 12, a Sci 12,

one approved grade 12 course

- Course marks calculated - Admissions averages

General Admission

Requirements

Faculty Requirements

Calculation of GPA

Not sure where to start?

www.educationplanner.bc.ca

www.schoolfinder.com (Canada, UK and USA)

Thinking of SFU or UBC?

English 12

Language 11 UBC: language 11

SFU: intro language 11

Math 11 UBC: Pre-Calculus 11 OR

Foundations 12 SFU: Foundations 11

3 “approved” academic courses

Minimum Course Requirements

Example: UBC Arts vs. UBC Sciences

Requirement Faculty of Arts Faculty of Sciences

English •English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)

•English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)

Language •Language 11 •Language 12 (or take at UBC)

•Language 11

Math •Pre-calculus 11 OR •Foundations 12

•Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%) •Calculus 12 (recommended)

Sciences •Any science 11 OR 12 (including Earth Science 11)

•Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •ONE Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)

Approved Courses

•3 additional approved grade 12 courses

•1 additional approved grade 12 course

Example: UBC Sciences vs. SFU Sciences

Requirement

UBC Faculty of Science

SFU Faculty of Science

English •English 12 •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR English 12 (including provincial exam)

•English 12 (min 60% blended mark)

Language •Language 11 •Language 11 •(Intro Spanish 11 accepted)

Math •Pre-Calculus 11 •Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%)

+ •Calculus 12 (recommended)

•Pre-Calculus 11 (min 60%) •Pre-Calculus 12

+ •Calculus 12 (recommended)

Sciences •Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •ONE Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)

•Physics 11 •Chemistry 11 •TWO Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Geography)

Approved Courses

•1 additional approved grade 12 course

Admission Requirements

Broad-based admission trend… Some program applications might require:

Supplemental applications Portfolios Interviews/Auditions Evidence of Accomplishments: leadership school & community service

Demonstrate reflective and engaged learning!

S.A.T (www.collegeboard.com)

American Institutions

Canadian Universities with NCAA athletics (eg. SFU football)

Minimum score 820 on SAT to qualify for NCAA eligibility (www.elegibilitycenter.org)

Recommended: write SAT prior to November of grade 12

Capilano University

Arts and Sciences (= University Transfer)

Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor Programs

High school graduation required

English 12 + 2 approved academic

grade 12 courses

No second language requirement

Any Math 11 (may need to upgrade

at Cap)

High school graduation required

Requirements vary by Faculty

Business and Professional Studies

Global and Community Studies

Education, Health and Human Development

Fine and Applied Arts

Capilano University Arts & Sciences Program

Admission = English 12 + 2 “approved courses” listed below: English Literature 12 Physics 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Calculus 12 Math 12 (any) Comp. Civilizations 12 Social Justice 12

Economics 12 Accounting 12 Financial Accounting 12 French 12 & Spanish 12 Geography 12 Information Technology 12 Law 12 History 12

*More options available at www.capilanou.ca

Arts and Sciences = University Transfer Program

BCIT Faculties

Applied and Natural Sciences Business and Media Computing and Information Technology Engineering Health Sciences Trades, Apprenticeship and Technician

Pre-requisites vary depending on the program Pre-testing for English & Math for some programs Many programs are first come, first served & have waitlists - apply early!

Course Options at Windsor

Remember…

Our timetable is based on courses you choose when you hand in your programming sheet

It is expected students will take ALL courses they record on the programming sheet

Think carefully about your choices

There may be NO opportunity to make alterations to your timetable in the future

Remember…

Our timetable is based on courses you choose when you hand in your programming sheet

It is expected students will take ALL courses they record on the programming sheet

Think carefully about your choices

There may be NO opportunity to make alterations to your timetable in the future

English Program Course Selection

Grade 11 Grade 12 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications

12

Math 11 Planning 12 (Graduation Transitions)

Social Studies 11

any Science 11

*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)

French Immersion Course Selection

Grade 11 Grade 12 English 11 or Com 11 English 12 or Communications

12

Francais Langue 11 Francais Langue 12

Math 11 Planning 12 (Graduation Transitions)

Science Humaines 11

any Science 11

*ONE Fine Arts or Applied Skills course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)

Grade 11 Science Options

*You can take more than one science

A Science 11

Physics 11 Biology 11 Chemistry 11

Earth Science 11

Future Plans & Math

Sample Future Plans

Most Relevant Course Work

•Technical College •Trade School •Directly into workforce •University Transfer

Apprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 10-12

•Math •Science •Engineering •Medicine •Commerce

Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10

+ Pre-Calculus 11 and 12

•Socials Sciences •Humanities •Fine Arts •Undecided

Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10

+ Foundations 11 and 12 OR Pre-Calculus 11

Modern Language Electives

Modern Languages

French 10

French 11

French 12

Spanish 10

Spanish 11

Spanish 12

Grade 12 Academic Electives

English

• Literature 12

Socials

•History 12 • Law 12 •Comp Civ 12 •Geography

12 • Social Justice

12

Business

•Economics 12

•Accounting 12

• Financial Accounting 12

Math

•App & Workplace Math 12

• Foundations 12

•Pre-Calculus 12

•Calculus 12

Modern Languages

• French 12 • Spanish 12

Science

•Biology 12 •Chemistry 12 •Physics 12

*Elective selections are dependant on post-secondary requirements

Fine and Performing Arts Electives

Art

• Art Foundations 11/12

• Photography (media arts)11/12

• Art Portfolio 12

Drama

• Performance 11/12

• Production 11/12

• Directing 11/12

• Theatre Management 12

Band

• Concert Band 11/12

• Jazz Band 11/12

• Chamber Strings 11/12

Choir

• ONE Choir 11/12

• Chamber Choir 11/12 (audition)

• Vocal Jazz 11/12 (audition)

Applied Skills Electives

Business Education

• Accounting 11/12

• Financial Accounting 12

• Economics 12 • Yearbook

11/12

Information Technology

• Digital Media 11/12

• Info Tech Survey 11/12

• BA Media Studies 11

Home Economics

• Food & Nutrition 11/12

• Textiles 11/12 • Fashion

Design 12

Technology

• Auto Tech 11/12

• Drafting 11/12

• Electronics 11/12

• Carpentry 11/12

• Carpentry 12 (Furniture Construction)

• Metalwork 11/12

Physical Education Electives

PE Electives

PE 11/12 Leadership 11 Fitness & Conditioning 11/12 Kinesiology 11

Academies application required

(monthly fee)

Dance Academy 11/12

Hockey Skills Academy 11/12

Soccer Academy 11/12

Basketball Academy 11/12

Volleyball Academy 11/12

Field Hockey Academy 11/12

Career Programs

Goals for Career Programs

Help transition from Secondary School to world of work

Student’s have opportunities to observe and practice generic employability skills required in the workplace

Learning Outcomes

Identify your focus area (what do you want to do)

Identify what employability skills you already have

WorkSafe: rights and responsibilities in a work placement

Edit your resume and cover letter

Review and learn interview skills

Help understand workplace ethics and etiquette (how to conduct yourself in your placement

All of the above are introduced in Planning 10 (Career Life Education) and built upon in Work Experience

MWEX 12Aor 12B -- Work Experience (4 credits each)

(open to grades 9-12)

Can take it inside or outside the timetable

Course work plus a 90 hour job placement

50 hours of a current job can be used towards the total hours

if your job is in your focus area, all your hours can be used

May earn up to 8 credits within these courses.

May join this program anytime!!!

How to Get Four Credits for Wex??

ACE-IT : Culinary Program

Located at Carson Graham Students attend Windsor Day 1 and Carson Day 2 Credits: 16 Certificate in Professional Cooking

More info at on the District Web Site under Careers

Information Meeting at Carson Graham February 15,2017 @ 6 pm in the Library

Application Opportunity: Feb 15-March 8

ACE-IT: Carpentry Program

This program is for Grade 11-12 students interested in a career in carpentry and related trades.

Located at West Vancouver Secondary

Students receive training every second day, while attending their own secondary school for core academic subjects.

More info at: http://westvancouverschools.ca/programs/ace-it

Where is the information?

Location: Career Centre - Room 203

Online:

http://www.sd44.ca/school/windsor/ProgramsServices/Courses/CareerEducation/Pages/default.aspx

By Phone:

Mrs. Reid (Career Facilitator) 604-903-3700 Local 809203 treid@sd44.ca Mrs. Oliver (Career Coordinator) 604-903-3700 Local 809909 soliver@sd44.ca

External Credit

Ministry gives credit for many external activities: Life Guarding External Language Membership on a provincial sports team Refereeing at a high level in some sports

Check with your counsellor

MUST have appropriate documentation

Enhanced Program Opportunities

There are a variety of programs to choose from…

http://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/Academies/Pages/default.aspx

Artists for Kids (10-12) Basketball Academy (8-12)

Digital Media Academy (11-12) Distributed Learning (8-12)

Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership (1o)

Field Hockey Academy (8-12) IB @ Carson (Grade 8 or 11 ‘entry points’)

Outdoor Academy @ Sutherland (10) Performance Learning Program @ Seycove (8-11)

VCC Culinary Arts (11-12) Volleyball Academy (8-12)

Distributed Learning

North Vancouver School District is offering a number of courses through a combination of on-line learning with some face-to-face teacher support.

DL Registration Forms available online or from your grade counsellor Attach DL Registration Form to your Windsor Course Programming

Sheet

http://www.sd44.ca/school/distributed/Pages/default.aspx

Post-Secondary Admissions with DL Courses

The completion deadline for DL courses used for admissions to post-secondary varies from post-secondary institution to post-secondary institution

Example: UBC requires all DL courses to be 100% complete by February 1st of a student’s grade 12 year to be included in their competitive admissions average

Keep in Mind…

Life balance Academic responsibilities Family Social activities Extra curricular Work

Course load considerations: Strengths Time commitment Difficult to change schedule once the year has begun “Can I do it???” and “Will I do it???”

Preparing for Course Selections

Make certain you fulfill requirements for high school graduation and post secondary plans

Review course info & descriptions (on-line)

Discuss with parents, teachers & counsellors

Don’t be afraid to ask questions

Prioritize your selections

Don’t wait until the last minute!

Study Block

Grade 11 and 12 Students: sign up for 8 courses can apply for a study block

Application Process: an application form is necessary (see grade counsellor) subject to approval by administration must check appropriate box on programming sheet attach application to programming sheet

For special courses such as LC ,ELL, FN, Choices :

Specialty area teachers will make recommendations on the most appropriate choices to meet students’ needs

Enrollment in Windsor’s LC, & Choices programs will be determined by the School Based Resource Team (SBRT)

If already enrolled in these courses, speak with your teacher regarding placement next year

Other Courses…

Course Programming Deadline

Forms must be signed by both the student & the parent or guardian & dropped off in Student Services by Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the latest.

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Windsor Grad Info Website

www.windsorgradinfo.webs.com

Twitter: @windsorgradinfo

Facebook: www.facebook.com/windsorgradinfo

Questions?