Course PlanningCourse Planning

Ms. C. Bodman Ms. C. Bodman CounsellorCounsellor

South Delta Secondary

OverviewOverview Overview of Graduation Overview of Graduation

RequirementsRequirements Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions Post-SecondaryPost-Secondary What do I take next year?What do I take next year? ResourcesResources Questions?Questions?

Graduation Requirements…ENGLISH

F.A. & A.S.P.E.

MATH

SOCIAL STUDIESSCIENCE

OTHER

ELECTIVES

Language Arts 104 Credits

Language Arts 114 Credits

Language Arts 124 Credits

Social Studies 10 4 CreditsA Social Studies 11 4 CreditsScience 10 4 CreditsA Science 11 4 CreditsA Math 10 4 CreditsA Math 11 4 Credits*Physical Education 10 4 Credits

80 Credits

Elective Courses (3 must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits

*Planning 10 4 Credits

Graduation Transitions 4 Credits

Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

Provincial ExamsProvincial Exams English 10English 10 (20%)(20%) Mathematics 10Mathematics 10 (20%)(20%) Science 10Science 10 (20%)(20%)

Social Studies 11Social Studies 11 (20%)(20%)

English 12English 12 (40%)(40%)

Final mark is a blend of school marks Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial examand provincial exam

Graduation Requirements…

Provincial Scholarship Program :Provincial Scholarship Program :Graduation Program ExaminationGraduation Program Examination

$1,000 Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship As a result of the cancellation of As a result of the cancellation of

optional provincial examinations, the optional provincial examinations, the Provincial Scholarships will be Provincial Scholarships will be awarded based on students’ awarded based on students’ performance on the Graduation performance on the Graduation Program Exams. These revisions are Program Exams. These revisions are intended to recognize students’ intended to recognize students’ academic excellence across the suite academic excellence across the suite of graduation provincial exams.of graduation provincial exams.

Graduation Program Examinations Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship criteriaScholarship criteria

At least a “B” (73%) final mark ( school mark and At least a “B” (73%) final mark ( school mark and provincial mark combined) in ONE of the Gr. 12 Language provincial mark combined) in ONE of the Gr. 12 Language Arts; namely, English 12, Communications 12, Francais Arts; namely, English 12, Communications 12, Francais Language premiere 12, or English 12 First Peoples. Note Language premiere 12, or English 12 First Peoples. Note that the exam and school mark are both considered.that the exam and school mark are both considered.

Three “B”s (73% or higher) on ANY provincial exam : Three “B”s (73% or higher) on ANY provincial exam : Science 10, English 10, Math 10, Social Studies 11, a Science 10, English 10, Math 10, Social Studies 11, a Language Art 12.Language Art 12.

Please note : this “B” is based on the provincial exam Please note : this “B” is based on the provincial exam mark alone. mark alone. It does not include the school It does not include the school mark.mark.

One “A” (86% or higher) on any of the Gr.10-12 exams One “A” (86% or higher) on any of the Gr.10-12 exams listed above ( which includes the Grade 12 Language Arts listed above ( which includes the Grade 12 Language Arts exams).exams).

SamplesSamples English 12 English 12 74% 74% B (Combined school B (Combined school

and exam mark)and exam mark)

Science 10 73% Science 10 73% B exam only B exam only Social Studies 11 75% B exam Social Studies 11 75% B exam

onlyonly

Math 10Math 10 86% A exam only 86% A exam only

Three B’s and one A. At least a B in a Language Three B’s and one A. At least a B in a Language Arts 12. This student qualifies for the Arts 12. This student qualifies for the $1,000.00 scholarship.$1,000.00 scholarship.

Sample Sample Francais Langue 12 87% “A” based on Francais Langue 12 87% “A” based on

combined school mark and provincial exam combined school mark and provincial exam mark.mark.

Sciences Humaines 11 78% B exam onlySciences Humaines 11 78% B exam only English 10English 10 79% B exam only 79% B exam only English 12English 12 74% B exam only 74% B exam only

One A and three B’s. At least a B in a Grade 12 One A and three B’s. At least a B in a Grade 12 language Art, in this case Francais Langue 12. This language Art, in this case Francais Langue 12. This student qualifies for the Graduation Program student qualifies for the Graduation Program Examination Scholarship. Examination Scholarship.

SampleSample English 12English 12 69% C+ (Combined school 69% C+ (Combined school

and exam mark)and exam mark)

Math 10Math 10 86% A Exam mark only86% A Exam mark only Science 10Science 10 90% A Exam mark only90% A Exam mark only Socials 11 85% B Exam mark Socials 11 85% B Exam mark

onlyonly

This student does not qualify since he did This student does not qualify since he did not achieve at least a “B” in a Language not achieve at least a “B” in a Language Arts 12.Arts 12.

Provincial Scholarship, Provincial Scholarship, continuedcontinued

If you wish to try to upgrade your exam If you wish to try to upgrade your exam mark by re-writing any of your Grade 10 mark by re-writing any of your Grade 10 provincial exams ( English 10, Science 10 provincial exams ( English 10, Science 10 or Math 10) you should see Mr. Johnston or Math 10) you should see Mr. Johnston immediately to register. These exam re-immediately to register. These exam re-writes will be written on dates/times set by writes will be written on dates/times set by the Ministry of Education either before or the Ministry of Education either before or during the June 2012 exam sessions.during the June 2012 exam sessions.

Your highest score will be used to Your highest score will be used to determine your eligibility for the provincial determine your eligibility for the provincial scholarship.scholarship.

Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions Successful completion is required to graduateSuccessful completion is required to graduate Grad transitions starts in Planning 10 and culminates in Grad transitions starts in Planning 10 and culminates in

Grade 12. It is an opportunity for students to reflect on Grade 12. It is an opportunity for students to reflect on their knowledge and abilities and plan for life after their knowledge and abilities and plan for life after graduation. Students must collect evidence of their graduation. Students must collect evidence of their achievements in the following required areas :achievements in the following required areas :

Personal health : Personal health : develop a personal health plan and develop a personal health plan and document 150 min/week of moderate to vigorous document 150 min/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.physical activity.

Community Connections Community Connections : Participate in at least 30 : Participate in at least 30 hours of paid work experience and/or voluntary hours of paid work experience and/or voluntary community service.community service.

Career and life Transition PlanCareer and life Transition Plan: Explore personal : Explore personal and career goals and create a plan for life after and career goals and create a plan for life after graduation, including a budget.graduation, including a budget.

In July, all information and directions for In July, all information and directions for completing the requirements of Grad completing the requirements of Grad Transitions will be available on our school Transitions will be available on our school website. website.

Students may complete Grad Transitions over Students may complete Grad Transitions over the summer. It may also be taken in your 8 the summer. It may also be taken in your 8 block Gr. 12 timetable or as a 9block Gr. 12 timetable or as a 9thth “X” block “X” block course.course.

Participation in Graduation activities is Participation in Graduation activities is contingentcontingent

upon completion of required Grad Transitionsupon completion of required Grad Transitions sections within a prescribed time frame.sections within a prescribed time frame.

Grad Transitions

Post-SecondaryPost-Secondary

All Universities require English 12.All Universities require English 12.Each university has different course requirements for Each university has different course requirements for

entrance:entrance:SchoolSchool MathMath LanguagesLanguages SciencesSciencesUBCUBC

ArtsArts Math 11 PC/Found 12 Language 11(12) Science 11Math 11 PC/Found 12 Language 11(12) Science 11CommerceCommerce Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11 Science 11 Science 11EngineeringEngineering Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11 Physics & Physics & Chemistry 12Chemistry 12SciencesSciences Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11Math 12 P(Calculus) Language 11 Physics & Physics & Chemistry 11Chemistry 11 & 1 Science 12& 1 Science 12

SFUSFUArtsArts Math 11 P/Found 11 Intro. Lang. 11Math 11 P/Found 11 Intro. Lang. 11 Science 11 Science 11BusinessBusiness Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Science 11 Science 11EngineeringEngineering Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Physics & Chemistry Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Physics & Chemistry 1212SciencesSciences Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11Math 12 P (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Phys 11 & Chem Phys 11 & Chem 1111& & 22 Science 12 Science 12’’ss

UVIC – same as SFU, except: language 11 required for Humanities UVIC – same as SFU, except: language 11 required for Humanities onlyonly otherwise, no language requirement.otherwise, no language requirement.

 

Entrance to Research Entrance to Research UniversitiesUniversities

LangaraLangara BCITBCITDouglasDouglas Vancouver Community CollegeVancouver Community CollegeKwantlen Polytechnic UniversityKwantlen Polytechnic UniversityVancouver Island UniversityVancouver Island UniversityThompson Rivers UniversityThompson Rivers University

Entrance to College, a Teaching University or Entrance to College, a Teaching University or BCIT requires BCIT requires ENGLISH 12 for most programs. ENGLISH 12 for most programs. But instead of an average But instead of an average GPA specific 1GPA specific 1stst year year courses have grade requirements. For courses have grade requirements. For example to take 1example to take 1stst year Chemistry at Langara a year Chemistry at Langara a student would student would need a minimum 73% in Chem 12 need a minimum 73% in Chem 12 and a 60% in Math 12.and a 60% in Math 12.

Entrance Entrance toto College, College, Teaching Universities Teaching Universities

or BCITor BCIT

English 12English 12 With the exception of very few programs With the exception of very few programs

English 12 is required for Post-secondary AdmissionEnglish 12 is required for Post-secondary Admission

Also, in most cases English 12 has a minimum grade Also, in most cases English 12 has a minimum grade requirement for admission into any 1st year college and requirement for admission into any 1st year college and university classes. If this grade is not met then students university classes. If this grade is not met then students will have to write a English Placement Test such as the will have to write a English Placement Test such as the Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI).Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI).

SFU and Kwantlen need 60% for 1SFU and Kwantlen need 60% for 1stst year admission. year admission.

UBC Van needs 70% in English 11 or English 12UBC Van needs 70% in English 11 or English 12

Implications of MathImplications of Math Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from

high school with a Dogwood Certificate.high school with a Dogwood Certificate.

Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students wanting Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue science/engineering based careers. to pursue science/engineering based careers. Universities require this math for Business also. The Universities require this math for Business also. The curriculum includes :curriculum includes :TrigonometryTrigonometry Relations and Functions Relations and Functions CombinatoricsCombinatorics Algebra: Expressions and Algebra: Expressions and Equations.Equations.

Foundations of Math is primarily for students wanting Foundations of Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue Arts at a research university or college, or to pursue Arts at a research university or college, or Business at BCIT. The curriculum includes: Business at BCIT. The curriculum includes: GeometryGeometry ReasoningReasoning Data and StatisticsData and Statistics Linear Linear & Quadratic Relations & Quadratic Relations Interest & Investment Interest & Investment Probability Probability CombinatoricsCombinatorics

More MathMore Math Apprenticeship and Workplace Math is primarily for Apprenticeship and Workplace Math is primarily for

students wanting to pursue apprenticeships, trades, students wanting to pursue apprenticeships, trades, some technologies, humanities or fine arts at college. some technologies, humanities or fine arts at college. This is not a high school to university entrance This is not a high school to university entrance admission admission course. If a student wants to pursue a Fine course. If a student wants to pursue a Fine Arts or Arts or Humanities degree Humanities degree (English, History, Philosophy, (English, History, Philosophy, Languages, Languages, Cultural Studies such as Social Justice/WomenCultural Studies such as Social Justice/Women’’s s Studies/Pacific Rim Studies/Pacific Rim Studies/Art History etc.)Studies/Art History etc.) they would have they would have to go to college first to go to college first then transfer to university. then transfer to university. The curriculum includes:The curriculum includes: Finance Finance MeasurementMeasurementData AnalysisData Analysis TrigonometryTrigonometryScale and Proportion.Scale and Proportion.

Math and English are important courses with regards Math and English are important courses with regards to post-secondary entrance so please be aware of all to post-secondary entrance so please be aware of all possible post-secondary requirements when selecting possible post-secondary requirements when selecting courses.courses.

Pre-Calculus MA 12 AND Pre-Calculus MA 12 AND Calculus 12Calculus 12

Double block (8 credits)Double block (8 credits) This option is for students who would like This option is for students who would like

to take Calculus while still in high school. to take Calculus while still in high school. Math will be taken each day throughout the Math will be taken each day throughout the year.year.

Students planning to take Calculus, or who Students planning to take Calculus, or who are required to take Calculus at a post -are required to take Calculus at a post -secondary institution, are strongly secondary institution, are strongly encouraged to take this course. It is encouraged to take this course. It is recommended that students have a “B” in recommended that students have a “B” in Pre-Calculus 11.Pre-Calculus 11.

High School to High School to University (Research) Admission Grade University (Research) Admission Grade

12 Courses12 CoursesThe following courses are approved admission Grade 12 courses. The following courses are approved admission Grade 12 courses. They are used to calculate your admissions average. They are used to calculate your admissions average. UBC, UVIC and SFU use English 12 and 3 of the courses list below.UBC, UVIC and SFU use English 12 and 3 of the courses list below.

UBC Okanagan and VancouverUBC Okanagan and Vancouver••All Advanced Placement courses All Advanced Placement courses ••BC First Nations Studies 12BC First Nations Studies 12••Biology 12Biology 12••Calculus 12Calculus 12••Chemistry 12Chemistry 12••Computer Information Systems 12 (Not UBCVan)Computer Information Systems 12 (Not UBCVan)••Computer Programming 12(Not UBCVan)Computer Programming 12(Not UBCVan)••Economics 12Economics 12••English Literature 12English Literature 12••English 12 or English 12 First PeoplesEnglish 12 or English 12 First Peoples

••Français Langue 12 or French 12 (but not both)Français Langue 12 or French 12 (but not both)••Geography 12Geography 12••Geology 12Geology 12••German 12German 12••History 12History 12••Japanese 12Japanese 12••Law 12Law 12••Mandarin 12Mandarin 12••Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (but not both)Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (but not both)••Physics 12Physics 12••Punjabi 12Punjabi 12••Social Justice 12 (Not UBCVancouver)Social Justice 12 (Not UBCVancouver)••Spanish 12Spanish 12••Sustainable Resources 12 (Not UBCVancouver)Sustainable Resources 12 (Not UBCVancouver)

UVIC - ADD TO THE LISTUVIC - ADD TO THE LIST SFU - ADD TO THE LISTSFU - ADD TO THE LISTComp. Civilization 12Comp. Civilization 12 Comp. Civilization 12 Comp. Civilization 12 Foundations of Math 12 (Humanities & Social Sci only)Foundations of Math 12 (Humanities & Social Sci only) Philosophy 12Philosophy 12Any Language 12 (not just the languages taught in school)Any Language 12 (not just the languages taught in school) Academic Academic Challenge Exams Fine Art 12 (if you are applying for the Fine Arts Challenge Exams Fine Art 12 (if you are applying for the Fine Arts Faculty) Faculty) Academic Challenge ExamsAcademic Challenge Exams

Communication with our Communication with our GradsGradsGrade 12 students submit their email addresses in Grade 12 students submit their email addresses in

September to make a September to make a ““blindblind”” group email. I send out group email. I send out post-secondary news, jobs, volunteer opportunities, post-secondary news, jobs, volunteer opportunities, scholarships etc. I will add parents email addresses if scholarships etc. I will add parents email addresses if you want to receive this service but I warn you some you want to receive this service but I warn you some days I can send out 5 or more emails.days I can send out 5 or more emails.

Visit Grade 12 classes 3 times a year with information Visit Grade 12 classes 3 times a year with information on what they need to do now. A time line is also on my on what they need to do now. A time line is also on my Career Centre website: Career Centre website: http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/graduation-timeline.html

Information on Post-secondary, Financial Matters, Information on Post-secondary, Financial Matters, Articles to Download, Daily News are all at Articles to Download, Daily News are all at http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/index.html

Download a Smart phone app at Download a Smart phone app at http://www.buildacareer.ca/

What courses What courses do I take next do I take next

year?year?

Credits1. English 12 (or Comm. 12)English 12 (or Comm. 12) (4) (4)

  2. 2. Gr. 12Gr. 12 ______________ ______________ (4) (4) 

3. 3. Gr. 12Gr. 12 ______________ ______________ (4)(4)

4. 4. Gr. 12Gr. 12 ______________ ______________ (4)(4)

5. 5. Graduation Transitions**Graduation Transitions** (4) (4) 

6. __________________ 6. __________________ (4)(4) 7. 7. ___________________ ___________________ (4) (4) 8. ____________________8. ____________________ (4)(4)

**For Honour Roll and Principal’s List consideration, **For Honour Roll and Principal’s List consideration, Gr. 12 students must be enrolled in 7 coursesGr. 12 students must be enrolled in 7 courses

**Your Graduation Transitions block becomes a study **Your Graduation Transitions block becomes a study block upon completion of Grad Transitions. Grad block upon completion of Grad Transitions. Grad transitions can also be completed in the summer of transitions can also be completed in the summer of 2012 or taken as a 9th “X” block outside of your 8 2012 or taken as a 9th “X” block outside of your 8 block Gr.12 timetable.block Gr.12 timetable.

 

*

Grade 12 CoursesGrade 12 Courses

French Immersion French Immersion Students:Students:

Francais Langue 12Francais Langue 12

Study Block(s)Study Block(s) A student’s Graduation Transitions block will automatically A student’s Graduation Transitions block will automatically

become a study once Grad Transitions requirements have become a study once Grad Transitions requirements have been met. been met.

In addition, students may, at the time of course selection, In addition, students may, at the time of course selection, register online for a second study block. Considerations will register online for a second study block. Considerations will be given to students who have a heavy academic load or be given to students who have a heavy academic load or other exceptional circumstances. other exceptional circumstances.

Importantly, at the time of course selection, students will also Importantly, at the time of course selection, students will also need to request a paper copy of the “Second Study Block need to request a paper copy of the “Second Study Block Request Form” from their counsellor and return it to her Request Form” from their counsellor and return it to her completed.completed.

This form will then be given to Mme. Gaudreault for her This form will then be given to Mme. Gaudreault for her consideration. A 2consideration. A 2ndnd study may or may not be approved. study may or may not be approved.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many fine Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many fine electives offered in Grade 12. They should carefully weigh electives offered in Grade 12. They should carefully weigh the cost/benefit of having a second study.the cost/benefit of having a second study.

Students should also carefully choose one alternate course.Students should also carefully choose one alternate course.

Communications 12Communications 12 Com 12 is intended to develop basic Com 12 is intended to develop basic

English skills. While some literature is English skills. While some literature is studied, a greater emphasis is placed studied, a greater emphasis is placed on grammatical structures and on grammatical structures and communication skills. This course is communication skills. This course is designed to prepare students for designed to prepare students for college entrance in those programs college entrance in those programs which accept Communications 12; it which accept Communications 12; it cannot be used for direct entrance to cannot be used for direct entrance to university. university.

A provincial exam worth 40% of a A provincial exam worth 40% of a student’s final mark will be mandatory.student’s final mark will be mandatory.

Grade 12 CoursesGrade 12 CoursesEnglish 12Communications 12

Advanced PlacementAP EnglishAP Psychology

Biology 12Chemistry 12Physics 12Geology 12Geography 12English Literature 12History 12Spanish 12French 12Francais Langue 12Health PsychologyPsychologyLink Leadership Independent Directed Studies

History Through FilmComparative CivilizationHealth SciencesWritingMath Pre-CalculusMath Pre-Cal ChallengeCalculusMath FoundationsMath Apprenticeship and

WorkplaceAccountingFinancial Accounting Cafeteria TrainingFood Studies Carpentry & JoineryC&J – Cabinet Const.C&J – Furniture Const.Drafting & Design D&D – ArchitectureD&D – EngineeringD&D – Tech. Visualization

Automotive TechnologyAuto – Engine/Drive TrainAuto - ElectronicsPeer TutorPESuperfitLawFashion/TextilesArt FoundationsDrawing & Painting Art - Ceramics/SculptureGraphic Design: Print MakingVisual Arts: Media Arts Guitar Concert Band Jazz Band (before school)Concert Choir Vocal Jazz (after school)Music Composition & Tech. Theatre PerformanceTheatre Company (after school)Theatre Production

****Provincial Exams:Provincial Exams:Students must write the Grade 12 English or Students must write the Grade 12 English or

Communications Provincial Exam.Communications Provincial Exam.****Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesAdvanced Placement (AP) Courses::

AP English 12 – one block – 8 creditsAP English 12 – one block – 8 creditsAP Psychology 12 – one block – 4 creditsAP Psychology 12 – one block – 4 creditsAP exams written in May. AP exams written in May.

Scores determine student’s possible exemption Scores determine student’s possible exemption from first year level course in that subject from first year level course in that subject

area.area.

AP English Literature and AP English Literature and Composition 12 / English 12 Composition 12 / English 12

ChallengeChallenge This course is comprised of an extensive program This course is comprised of an extensive program of university level literature, thus expanding the of university level literature, thus expanding the depth and breadth of the English 12 curriculum. depth and breadth of the English 12 curriculum.

Students may register for this course. Please Students may register for this course. Please check pre-requisites and discuss with your English check pre-requisites and discuss with your English teacher. Maturity, work ethic and contribution are teacher. Maturity, work ethic and contribution are major considerations in addition to your mark.major considerations in addition to your mark.

**Please check your course verification form to **Please check your course verification form to see whether you have been selected for this see whether you have been selected for this course.course.

AP English 12 is worth eight credits and is held AP English 12 is worth eight credits and is held during one block. You will register for both AP during one block. You will register for both AP English and English 12 challenge.English and English 12 challenge.

IDS – Independent Directed IDS – Independent Directed StudyStudy

Allows flexibility in educational opportunitiesAllows flexibility in educational opportunities Senior students can explore an interest and design Senior students can explore an interest and design

a course of study outside of the offered course lista course of study outside of the offered course list Links curriculum to a career areaLinks curriculum to a career area Criteria:Criteria:

Student must demonstrate the ability to work independently Student must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionwith minimal supervision

The IDS course must be approved by the supervising teacher The IDS course must be approved by the supervising teacher and principaland principal

The IDS will count towards elective creditThe IDS will count towards elective credit Under supervision, the IDS plan must include:Under supervision, the IDS plan must include:

The problem, project or area to be studiedThe problem, project or area to be studied A process for ongoing facilitation and evaluationA process for ongoing facilitation and evaluation Criteria for determining successful completionCriteria for determining successful completion A credit value and grade level (11 or 12)A credit value and grade level (11 or 12)

Work ExperienceWork Experience - - 4 Credits for 90 hours of non paid work4 Credits for 90 hours of non paid work- must take 4 support courses, at least 2 - must take 4 support courses, at least 2 at the Gr. 12 level, from the following at the Gr. 12 level, from the following focus areas:focus areas:

Fine Arts, Design & MediaFine Arts, Design & Media Fitness & RecreationFitness & Recreation Business & Applied BusinessBusiness & Applied Business Health & Human ServicesHealth & Human Services Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities Science & Applied ScienceScience & Applied Science Tourism, Hospitality & FoodsTourism, Hospitality & Foods Trades & TechnologyTrades & Technology

Secondary Secondary ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

A career program that offers students the opportunity to A career program that offers students the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in school. Dave De Pieri begin an apprenticeship while still in school. Dave De Pieri is the District Coordinator, email at ddepieri@deltasd.bc.ca/is the District Coordinator, email at ddepieri@deltasd.bc.ca/

Must Must find your own placementfind your own placement with a certified with a certified tradesperson willing to oversee trainingtradesperson willing to oversee training

4 credits for each 120 of paid employment4 credits for each 120 of paid employment – up to a – up to a maximum of 16 credits (480 hours)maximum of 16 credits (480 hours)

Attend school half time, work half timeAttend school half time, work half time Opportunity to earn $1000 scholarship (after paid Opportunity to earn $1000 scholarship (after paid

experience)experience) Trade areas include: Aerospace, Cosmetology, Electrical and Trade areas include: Aerospace, Cosmetology, Electrical and

Electronics, Construction, Graphic Arts, Horticulture, Electronics, Construction, Graphic Arts, Horticulture, Hospitality, Lumber Manufacturing, Marine, Hospitality, Lumber Manufacturing, Marine, Mechanical/Repair, Piping, Security Services, Motion Picture Mechanical/Repair, Piping, Security Services, Motion Picture and Theatre, Parts/Warehousing, …..and Theatre, Parts/Warehousing, …..

ACE-IT and CTC ACE-IT and CTC ProgramsPrograms

Ace it (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training)Ace it (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training) Open to Gr. 11 and 12 students interested in entry-level trades Open to Gr. 11 and 12 students interested in entry-level trades

trainingtraining Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership with Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership with

post-secondary institutionspost-secondary institutions Program schedule depends on school site (semester or linear), Program schedule depends on school site (semester or linear),

but like apprenticeship, Ace-it runs on a half time school, half but like apprenticeship, Ace-it runs on a half time school, half time work scheduletime work schedule

Programs include:Programs include: Drafting CADD program – see Mr. KirkwoodDrafting CADD program – see Mr. Kirkwood Cook (Seaquam Sec. currently on Day 1)Cook (Seaquam Sec. currently on Day 1) Auto Service Technician (Seaquam Sec. currently on Day 1)Auto Service Technician (Seaquam Sec. currently on Day 1) Construction Electrician (North Delta, 2Construction Electrician (North Delta, 2ndnd semester) semester) Carpenter (North Delta, 2Carpenter (North Delta, 2ndnd semester) semester)

Applications due into Mr. Jensen by March 31.Applications due into Mr. Jensen by March 31.

Academies The Delta School District offers academies in:The Delta School District offers academies in:

Hockey Academy - South Delta Gr.8-12Hockey Academy - South Delta Gr.8-12 Soccer Academy (Girls and Boys) - South Delta Gr. 8-Soccer Academy (Girls and Boys) - South Delta Gr. 8-

12 12 Sustainable Earth Resources - South Delta Gr. 9-12Sustainable Earth Resources - South Delta Gr. 9-12 Baseball Academy - Sands Secondary Gr. 8-12Baseball Academy - Sands Secondary Gr. 8-12 Dance Academy - Delta Secondary Gr. 8-12Dance Academy - Delta Secondary Gr. 8-12 Film Acting Academy – Delta Manor Gr.9-12 Film Acting Academy – Delta Manor Gr.9-12 Film Production Academy - Delta Manor Gr.9-12Film Production Academy - Delta Manor Gr.9-12 Golf Academy - Seaquam Secondary Gr.9-12Golf Academy - Seaquam Secondary Gr.9-12 Hockey Canada Skills Academy - Burnsview Secondary Hockey Canada Skills Academy - Burnsview Secondary Lacrosse - Delta Secondary Gr.9-12Lacrosse - Delta Secondary Gr.9-12 Softball Academy - Seaquam Secondary Gr.8-12Softball Academy - Seaquam Secondary Gr.8-12Please visit Please visit

http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies for detailed information and application for detailed information and application forms.forms.

Enhancement ProgramEnhancement Program In the past students have taken French, Spanish, In the past students have taken French, Spanish,

Psychology, Criminology, Computer Science, Accounting, Psychology, Criminology, Computer Science, Accounting, English and Math.English and Math.

Students may enroll in the September or January semester Students may enroll in the September or January semester of each academic year on either Kwantlen campus, of each academic year on either Kwantlen campus, Richmond or Surrey.Richmond or Surrey.

Applications are in the Career Centre.Applications are in the Career Centre.

Completed applications and application fees must be Completed applications and application fees must be received in the Career Centre by May 15 for the September received in the Career Centre by May 15 for the September semester and November 15 for the January semester.semester and November 15 for the January semester.

Courses are held in the evening.Courses are held in the evening.

External Credit OptionsExternal Credit OptionsStudents can receive credit from the Ministry of Students can receive credit from the Ministry of

Education for activities and learning outside of Education for activities and learning outside of the regular school setting. Examples include:the regular school setting. Examples include:

Young DriversYoung Drivers External AthleticsExternal Athletics Life SavingLife Saving MusicMusic DanceDance Cadets / Guides / ScoutsCadets / Guides / Scouts CourseworkCoursework Other…*students should see their counsellorOther…*students should see their counsellor

Language Challenge Language Challenge ExamsExams

Example: Students with a background in Example: Students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Punjabi, Korean, and Mandarin, Spanish, Punjabi, Korean, and German may apply to write a Challenge exam German may apply to write a Challenge exam to earn Grade 11 and 12 credits. Applications to earn Grade 11 and 12 credits. Applications are available in October and the exam is are available in October and the exam is written in January at Delta Sec.written in January at Delta Sec.

There is a written and oral component to this There is a written and oral component to this test.test.

Most universities will take the Challenge Exam Most universities will take the Challenge Exam as an academic admission course except UBC.as an academic admission course except UBC.

Delta Access OnlineDelta Access Online The Delta School District has provided online The Delta School District has provided online

learning opportunities for Gr.10-12 students.learning opportunities for Gr.10-12 students. Registration after Spring Break enrolls students in Registration after Spring Break enrolls students in

the April-August Session.the April-August Session. Online allows students to move ahead in a subject Online allows students to move ahead in a subject

area, make up missed credits, and take a course area, make up missed credits, and take a course that may not be available at their home school.that may not be available at their home school.

The responsibility to complete an online course The responsibility to complete an online course rests with the student.rests with the student.

Courses offered in the areas of:Courses offered in the areas of: English PE 10 - **must complete to English PE 10 - **must complete to

graduategraduate MathematicsMathematics Planning 10 – **must complete to Planning 10 – **must complete to

graduategraduate Social StudiesSocial Studies ScienceScience Business EducationBusiness Education

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)Test)

The SAT is intended for students applying for The SAT is intended for students applying for admission to a university in the USA. admission to a university in the USA.

SAT dates are in May and June for Gr. 11 and SAT dates are in May and June for Gr. 11 and then you can rewrite at the beginning of Gr. then you can rewrite at the beginning of Gr. 12. See Ms. Foster.12. See Ms. Foster.

The SAT measures verbal reasoning, The SAT measures verbal reasoning, mathematical problem solving and essay mathematical problem solving and essay writing.writing.

Register on line at www.sat.collegeboard.comRegister on line at www.sat.collegeboard.com School Code: 821085School Code: 821085 There are 6 test dates throughout the year at There are 6 test dates throughout the year at

McNair Secondary in Richmond.McNair Secondary in Richmond.

Summer SchoolSummer School

Full Credit (6 week)Full Credit (6 week) Remedial (4 week)Remedial (4 week)

Must have a final grade between 40-Must have a final grade between 40-49% 49%

Below 40% - student is recommended to Below 40% - student is recommended to take full credit coursetake full credit course

Forms available in AprilForms available in April

Enrich Your Life…Enrich Your Life…Encounters with Canada - Go to Ottawa for a week of career exploration. Encounters with Canada - Go to Ottawa for a week of career exploration. See the Parliament Buildings, museums, and historical monuments and See the Parliament Buildings, museums, and historical monuments and attend a theme week. Costs are $625 and spending money.attend a theme week. Costs are $625 and spending money.

Delta Police Academy. Spend a week in July at the Delta Police Delta Police Academy. Spend a week in July at the Delta Police Headquarters learning about what it is like to be a police officer. Physical Headquarters learning about what it is like to be a police officer. Physical fitness training, learn about the law, investigation techniques, traffic accident fitness training, learn about the law, investigation techniques, traffic accident training… Applications will be available soon.training… Applications will be available soon.

Heart and Stroke Foundation is offering a summer program to motivate Heart and Stroke Foundation is offering a summer program to motivate students with interest in biology, and medicine to consider a career in students with interest in biology, and medicine to consider a career in cardiovascular research.cardiovascular research.

Air Time Canada – Want to be a pilot? Try out flight and ground school and Air Time Canada – Want to be a pilot? Try out flight and ground school and fly a plane. Website : www.airfun.org/copilot.htm Free (Ifly a plane. Website : www.airfun.org/copilot.htm Free (I’’m not kidding)m not kidding)

Rotary STEP Program - Short Term Summer Exchange Program (STEP) Rotary STEP Program - Short Term Summer Exchange Program (STEP) opportunity through the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.  The cost is entirely the opportunity through the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.  The cost is entirely the family's, however, Rotary administers the program.  For more information family's, however, Rotary administers the program.  For more information please visit the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen's web site and click on the Youth please visit the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen's web site and click on the Youth Services link on the left:  http://www.rotarytsawwassen.org/youth_prog.htmlServices link on the left:  http://www.rotarytsawwassen.org/youth_prog.html

Things to keep in mind…Things to keep in mind… Select 7 courses plus 1 alternate course to Select 7 courses plus 1 alternate course to

maximize opportunity – it’s easier to drop than maximize opportunity – it’s easier to drop than pick up a course in September pick up a course in September

Choose wisely – be aware of all grad and post-Choose wisely – be aware of all grad and post-secondary entrance requirements secondary entrance requirements

Courses run based on numbers, so choose Courses run based on numbers, so choose them now – donthem now – don’’t expect to be able to get into t expect to be able to get into them laterthem later

It is It is notnot ‘‘first come first servedfirst come first served’’ – take your – take your time to make thoughtful decisions – create as time to make thoughtful decisions – create as much opportunity for yourself as you can! much opportunity for yourself as you can!

Descriptions of all courses are available online.Descriptions of all courses are available online. Deadline for course selection : March 4Deadline for course selection : March 4thth, 2012, 2012

Seven courses/one Seven courses/one alternatealternate

Please remember to choose seven courses and Please remember to choose seven courses and one alternate course. Course descriptions are one alternate course. Course descriptions are online.online.

Once you have decided upon which courses to Once you have decided upon which courses to take, please select your courses online. Go to take, please select your courses online. Go to “Pick Courses” on ParentConnect. “Pick Courses” on ParentConnect.

Once you have entered your courses, please Once you have entered your courses, please ask your parent to check the Final save box ask your parent to check the Final save box (in the rectangular white box outlined in blue) (in the rectangular white box outlined in blue) AND click the blue save box ( upper left). The AND click the blue save box ( upper left). The computer cannot process your requests until computer cannot process your requests until both have been clicked.both have been clicked.

March 4March 4thth deadline deadline Course selection is all online.Course selection is all online. Online course selection closes Online course selection closes

at midnight on March 4h.at midnight on March 4h. Please see SDS website under Please see SDS website under

“Parents” for sign-on “Parents” for sign-on instructions for ParentConnect.instructions for ParentConnect.

Course PlanningCourse Planning CounsellorCounsellor

Ms. C. Bodman : cbodman@deltasd.bc.caMs. C. Bodman : cbodman@deltasd.bc.ca

Career and Post Secondary Planning Career and Post Secondary Planning Career and Post-secondary AdvisorCareer and Post-secondary Advisor

Ms. T . Foster: Ms. T . Foster: tlfoster@deltasd.bc.ca http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/

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