District Reception &Placement Centre

WELCOME TO THE DISTRICT RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT CENTRE (DRPC)

Students:•Reading Assessment – 30 minutes

•Math Assessment – 55 minutes

•Break – 10 minutes

•Writing – 30 - 40 minutes

•Grammar (if applicable) – 50 minutes

•Academic Reading Assessment – 35 minutes

Parents:•Overview of BC School System

•Transferable Credits

•Summary of Assessment

•Student Placement

Presentation to Parents

10 Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Where will my child go to school if the catchment school has no space?

2. Will my child get a better education and improve his/her chances for university admission by attending a “better” school?

3. How will my child graduate from high school?

4. Will my child graduate sooner if he/she can drop ESL classes and take more “regular” classes?

5. When can my child take Transitional or regular English courses?

6. Can my child still graduate from high school if he/she is already 18 years old and is still in an ESL program?

7. How is Adult Education similar or different from the high school program?

8. How will my child go to university?

9. What other options are available for my child after high school?

10. How can I best help my child to succeed in high school?

Vancouver School District # 39

Student Placement for 2019-2020

Year of Birth Placement

2006 Grade 8

2005 Grade 9

2004 Grade 10

2003 Grade 11

2002/2001 Grade 12

BC Education System

Overseas and in Some BC Schools

Primary School1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Secondary 8, 9 , 10, 11, 12

ElementaryK,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Middle School1 2 3

Senior Secondary1 2 3

In Vancouver

Required Courses:

1. Language Arts 10 – 12 2. Social Studies 103. Social Studies 11 or 124. Science 105. Science 11 or 126. Mathematics 107. Mathematics 11 or 128. Physical Health & Education 109. Arts Education and/or an Applied Design, Skills & Technologies 10, 11 or 12

10. A Career Education11. A Career Education

Elective Courses:Ministry Authorized, Board Authorized , Post Sec. credits and External Credentials

Graduation Transitions:

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52 credits

28 credits

4 credits

80 credits*At least 16 credits must be at the Gr. 12 level,

including Language Art course and 12 other credits

Graduation Program – Required Courses (See page 4)

Block GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

1 English 10 English 11 or Communications 11 English 12 or Communications 12

2 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11

3 Science 10 Science 11 or 12 [Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science]

4 Math 10 (MFMP 10) orApprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 (AWM 10)

Math 11 (MPREC 11)

5 Physical Education 10

6 Planning 10 12 credits of other Grade 12 courses

7One of: Fine Arts or Applied Skills – Grades 10, 11, or 12

8 For a Total of: 48 Credits

Elective Credits 28 CreditsGraduation Transition Plan 4 Credits

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GRAND TOTAL [CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE] 80 CREDITS

ALSO NEEDED TO GRADUATE ARE:

BC Graduation Requirements (See page 5)

Elective Courses:

Students must earn at least 28 elective credits. Minimum Credits

Additional Grade 10-12 credits* (including equivalency credits, external credits, etc.) e.g. Gr. 7 Chinese = UXLC10Ae.g. Gr. 8 Filipino = UXLC11Ae.g. Gr. 9 Persian = UXLC12A Gr. 10 Art = VAG 10 Gr. 10 Music = MG10 Gr. 10 Computer = INT10Gr. 10 Business = BEG 10

4 credits4 credits4 credits4 credits4 credits4 credits4 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 and 12 other credits. These may be from Required Courses or Electives courses.

BC Graduation Requirements (See page 6)

Graduation Transitions:

Students must demonstrate they have met the following requirements for:

• Personal Health – maintain personal health plan & participate in 150 min/week of moderate to vigorous physical exercise

• Community Connections – participate in at least 30 hours of work experience/community service and describe what was learned

• Career & Life – complete a transition plan and present significant accomplishments

4 credits

Students may develop a Portfolio or give a presentation in order to meet the Graduation Transitions standards. Refer to http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/health_career_education/2008gradproguide.pdfor http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/topic/B125BBFA3197257535F97E315A83E564/grad_planner.pdffor more information.

OVERALL TOTAL:80

credits

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS

Many Canadian universities will look at a broad range of information in their admissions process, including high school courses and grades and a student’s personal profile. Some of the recognized Grade 12 courses used for admissions to universities may include the following:

BC First Nations 12 English Literature 12 Law 12Biology 12 French 12 Mandarin 12Calculus 12 Geology 12 Mathematics 12Chemistry 12 Geography 12 Physics 12Communications 12 German 12 Punjabi 12Economics 12 History 12 Social Justice 12 English First Peoples 12 Japanese 12 Spanish 12

For more specific information regarding provincial exams, please see http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English 10 Social Studies 11 English 12

Science 10 or Civic Studies 11 or Communications 12

Math 10 (MFMP 10)

or AWM 10

Final mark 80% - class work

20% - Provincial exam

60% - class work

40% - Provincial exam

PROVINCIAL EXAMS (see page 7)

Pathways to Graduation

Dogwood Graduation Certificate

Post Secondary Education

8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Adult Education10, 11, 12

Secondary(10 Months)

High School Completion(9 Weeks/Semester)

http://www.pair.ubc.ca/enrolment%20reports/2012%20Enrolment%20Report.pdf

2004 Graduation Program

3, 4

University1, 2, 3, 4, (5)

College

1, 2

Entrance Requirement:Many Canadian universities will look at a broad range of information in their admissions process, including high school courses and grades and a student’s personal profile.

DegreeDogwood

Graduation Certificate DiplomaCertificate

University Transfer

/ University

BC Education System

8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Adult Education10, 11, 12

High School Completion9 Weeks/Semester

Secondary(10 Months)

3, 4

University1, 2, 3, 4, (5)

College/University

1, 2

Dogwood Graduation Certificate

Diploma

Entrance Requirement:Many Canadian universities will look at a broad range of information in their admissions process, including high school courses and grades and a student’s personal profile.

Certificate

University Transfer

Frequently Asked Questions1. Where will my child go to school if the catchment school has no space?• The School Board requires schools to establish their enrolment organization by June 30 prior to the start of the next school year to ensure stability and predictability of student

placements• After the school organization has been established, newly arrived students may be placed at another school should the catchment school not have the space, program or physical

resources to accommodate them. A district placement may be required to minimize disruption to the school and costs to the district• Elementary – students are kept on a waitlist and may return when space becomes available • Secondary – students are kept on a waitlist and may return at the start of the next school year

2. Will my child get a better education and improve his/her chances for university admission by attending a “better” school?• The curriculum is the same at all schools• All teachers are certified professionals• Universities look at the students’ marks and portfolio of activities/achievements, not the name of the secondary school

3. How will my child graduate from high school?• Complete 80 credits of the 2004 Graduation program. This includes a) 12 required courses, b) 28 elective credits and c) completion of the 4 credit Graduation Transition program.

4. Will my child graduate sooner if he/she can drop ESL classes and take more “regular” classes?• No. Only 28 elective credits can be applied to graduation program; students need to complete 12 required courses including English 10, 11, 12, Socials Studies 10 and Socials

Studies 11.

5. When can my child take Transitional or Regular English courses?• Upon recommendations from ESL/Transitional teachers.• Students need to be reading and writing at a level that will allow them to cope successfully with the curriculum and to contribute to the class.

6. Can my child still graduate from high school if he/she is already 18 years old and is still in an ESL program?• Yes, the Adult Education/Continuing Education Centres offer all the required graduation courses and most elective courses in either 9 week/semester time periods.

7. How is Adult Education similar or different from the high school program? • Similarities - Universities view the marks obtained in Adult Education and in the high school programs equally; both programs offer the same total number of hours of instruction

per course.• Differences – Adult Education only offers Grade 10 – 12 courses which can be completed in 9 weeks or one semester – much shorter than the 10 months required at high school• The majority of students in enrolled in Adult Education are between 18 – 22 years of age.

8. How will my child go to university?• Universities will look at your 4 best provincial examinable courses, including English 12 and other factors.• Students can attend university after 19 yr old.• There is more than one opportunity to enter university.• Consider how your child can complete university rather than go to university.

9. What other options are available for my child after high school?• Students can attend college for a) one year certificate program, b) 2 year diploma program, c) 1 or 2 year university transfer program.• Many colleges also offer degree programs.

10. How can I best help my child to succeed in high school?• One parent needs to reside with the student.• Understand the importance of home study vs. homework.• Ask your school counsellor, ESL teacher, Multicultural Liaison Worker and SWIS worker.

Students with Special Needs•The Vancouver School Board is committed to providing an inclusive environment for ALL students.

•The profiles of students with special needs are reviewed by staff from the VSB’s Learning Services. Examples of supports include:

Resource Teacher

Student Support Workers (para-professional)

Consultation from Learning Services staff

Special Education Program Placement

•Individualized Education Plans are developed in consultation with parents. These plans include goals and objectives that reflect the child’s needs. Specific strategies/interventions are identified, as well as ways to measure progress.

•School staff encourage the involvement of parents in the decision making process on how best to support students with special needs.

How Can I Help My Child To Be Successful In School?Advice from Elementary & Secondary Educators

Continue to develop your child’s first/home language.

o If students are good readers and writers in their first language, these skills will transfer to reading and writing in English.

o When students have a strong knowledge of the first language, it will ensure greater communication and connection with their parents

during their post-adolescent years, especially when they want to hold dialogue that focuses on deeper, meaningful content.

Get involved in your child’s education at school.

o Make it clear to your child that education is important and is valued.

o Parents are encouraged to talk to teachers, counsellors or administrators. Remember that Multicultural Liaison Workers can help you

understand the school system.

o Attend parent/teacher conferences and encourage your child to participate in school/community sponsored after school activities.

Understand that Physical Education (PE) and the Arts are valued in Canadian education. Your positive reaction toward these subjects will

influence your child’s involvement and performance in class.

At Home:

o Have a quiet place in your home where your child can do homework.

o Help your child establish a balanced schedule of regular home study and leisure activities. Generally, 30-40 minutes of homework per

class each evening is sufficient. This may vary depending on the assignment and whether or not he/she is studying for an exam.

o Understand the difference between homework and home study. Allow your child to work with other classmates outside of school to

discuss homework and to complete assignments. Often assignments involve group projects.

o Limit/balance your child’s use of television and computer games.

Maximize opportunities for your child to utilize his/her English language skills. Encourage your child to enroll in community and extra-

curricular school activities where English is used. These may include team sports, volunteer work, clubs or service groups, etc. Much can be

gained by interacting with other students and by making use of the wide variety of school and community resources.

Teachers have found that students whose parents are present at home to provide daily guidance and encouragement generally make the

most progress. Ensure that your child has adequate sleep and proper nutrition.

Encourage your child:

o To visit the library and to borrow books and/or read on-line books.

o To strive towards realistic goals. Parents would do well to refrain from putting excessive pressure on their child by comparing him/her

with peers. Your child may be working hard but may need more time to acquire the English skills necessary to attain better grades. Be

patient.

Contact your child’s teacher or counsellor if you have concerns.

Typical Timetable

Regular ELL

1 English (8-12) ELL English

2 Socials (8-11) ELL Socials

3 Science (8-11) ELL Science

4 Math (8-11) Math

5 Physical Education (8-10) Physical Education

6 Language (8-11) ELL Reading/Writing or Elective

7 Elective Fine Arts Elective (Fine Arts)

8 Elective Applied Arts Elective (Applied Arts)

Elective Course Selections – Grade 8, 9 & 10

Elective Course Selections – Grade 11 & 12

Secondary School Timetable

Block Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

1 English/ELL English/ELL English/ELL English/ELL English/ELL

2 Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Elective

3 Science/ELL Science/ELL Science/ELL Science/ELL Elective

4Social

Studies/ELLSocial

Studies/ELLSocial

Studies/ELLSocial

Studies/ELLElective

5 Language/ELL Language/ELL Language/ELL Elective Elective

6Physical

EducationPhysical

Education Physical

EducationElective Elective

7 Elective Elective Planning 10 Elective Elective

8 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

Fine Arts

Music

Choir

Strings

Band

Fine ArtsArt

Ceramics

Drawing & Painting

Drama

Acting

Dance

Applied Skills

Business

Keyboarding

Computers

BC Education System

Technical Studies

Metal Work

Drafting & Electronics

Wood Work

Home Economics

Foods

Textile/Fashion Design