February 2018

Stephanie Sammartino

COURSE PLANNING

South Delta Secondary

Grade 10

Overview• Important Dates and Info

• Overview of Graduation Requirements

• Grade 10 courses•Required•Electives•STRIVE•Academies•Farm Roots Mini School•Career Programs

• Math Pathways

• Second Language Requirements

• Credit Options•Summer School •Online Courses•External Credits

• Additional Information Evenings

Important Dates and Information

• February 15th - Junior Course planning evening –for parents @ 7:00pm in the theatre

• February 5th to February 28th – Parent and Student Connect will be open to select courses

• Make sure to press SAVE

• March 5 – 9 – Course Verification

BC Graduation Program:Students begin the Grad Program in grade 10

Courses are tracked for grades 10-12

Students must meet ministry courserequirements and the 80 credit minimum for graduation.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements 80CREDITS

ENGLISH Language Arts 10 4

Language Arts 11 4

Language Arts 12 4

FRANCAIS LANGUE Francais Langue 10 4

Francais Langue 11 4

Francais Langue 12 4

SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 10/ Sciences Humaines 10 4

Social Studies 11/ Sciences Humaines 11 4

Civics11 or BC First Nations 12 4

SCIENCE Science 10/Sciences Naturelles 10 4

a Science 11 4

MATH a Math 10 4

a Math 11 4

PE Physical Education 10 4

ART/SKILL Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4

OTHER Career Life Education 10 4

Career Life 12 4

ELECTIVES Elective Courses (16 credits must be Grade 12) 28

Career Life Education 10

• Career Life Education 10 curriculum:

• Goal Setting

• Education and Careers

• Health

• Finances

• Career Life Education 10 will be available at SDSS and Online through Delta Access and SDSS

• Registration will be available on Parent and Student Connect

• Online Career Life Education 10 courses will be tied to the school and have an in-house instructor

• Online Career Life Education 10 courses will run September to June

• Students may also take Career Life Education 10 online in the summer

WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

Grade 10 Required Courses• English - (choose 1)

• Creative Writing/Composition

• Literary Studies/Composition

• New Media/Composition

• Debate/Composition

• Pre-AP English*

• Math (Foundations & Pre-Calculus, Apprenticeship & Workplace or Challenge*)

• Career Life Education**(replaces: Planning)

• Physical Education or Fit 4 Life (Girls)

• Science**

• Social Studies**

• Elective Courses

• 1._____________________

• 2. ____________________

• Remember that a Language is an elective

• STRIVE (English/Math/PE/Science)

• **French Immersion Program

• Français langue

• Sciences Humaines

• Sciences Naturelles

Elective Courses

1._______________________

• *application required for enrollment into Pre AP English and Math Challenge)

English 10 Options• In each of the English 10 cohorts,

students will experience a variety of media that may include a selection of novels, short stories, essays, and drama. The Curricular Competencies of composition, speaking, and listening are further developed. Each of the cohorts will include elements of spoken language and First People’s texts, and all of the cohorts will prepare students fully for English 11 and English 12.

• Creative Writing/Composition

• Literary Studies/Composition

• New Media/Composition

• Debate/Composition

• Pre-AP English*

Creative Writing/Composition• Designed for students who

want to develop their skills in written communication (including creative expression)

• Study authors and texts

• Students will develop writing skills through the processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising to build a body of work

Literary Studies/Composition• Designed for students who

are interested in the literature of a variety of eras, geographical areas, or themes, or in the study of literature in general

• Course allows students to explore specific themes, periods, authors or areas of the world through literary works in a variety of media

New Media/Composition• Designed to reflect the

changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas

• Possible additional focus areas of study include: media and film studies, journalism and publishing, and digital communication

Debate/Composition• Designed for students who are

interested in exploring English through the lens of debate

• In addition to studying the traditional genres of fiction and nonfiction, students will focus on the Spoken Language Core Competencies and apply them in developing argumentation skills

• Emphasis on developing persuasive arguments and additional focus Is given to the verbal presentation of arguments that is central to debate

Pre-AP English • This course develops reading,

writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills by examining a wide range of challenging novels, plays, short stories and poems from across eras and cultures

• Emphasis on in-depth understanding of specific literary genres, writing techniques and the analysis of literature and literary styles

• Students enrolled in this course will move at a faster pace than in a regular English 10 class

• *application required for enrollment into Pre AP English

Grade 10 Electives • Accounting

• Animation & 3D Modeling

• Band

• Culinary Arts

• Carpentry and Joinery

• Ceramics and Sculpture

• Choir

• Drafting and Design

• Drama

• Drawing & Painting

• Fashion

• Foods and Nutrition

• French

• Graphics & Photography

• Guitar

• Information Technology

• Intro Spanish

• Jazz Band (before school)

• Leadership and Personal Development

• Mechanics

• Musical Theatre Company (after school)

• Musical Theatre Company Pit Band (after school)

• Spanish

• Theatre Production (after or during school options)

• Vocal Jazz (after school)

STRIVE• COHORT 10 – Strive COHORT

• This cohort is designed for students who are interested in approaching their studies on a different path, and who are capable of working with others within the school and beyond the classroom walls.

• Teachers will be working together as an inquiry team to make thematicconnections between their subject areas. This grade 10 cohort is designed to improve student understanding and wellness in school by reconnecting them to their natural communities.

• Working in an English, Math, Physical, Education, and Science cohort, students explore the environments of South Delta. Cross-curricular connections will emphasize experiential activities; this will involve frequent opportunities to explore ideas and curriculum in our local surroundings.

• $150.00 fee due

Academies

• Opportunities at South Delta

• Hockey

• Midget E15 team - 2 block program grades 10 boys (= PE and 1 elective)

• Soccer 2 blocks (= PE and 1 elective) grades 8 – 10 boys and girls

• Golf 2 blocks at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Club (=PE and 1 elective) grades 8-12 boys and girls

• Lacrosse grades 8-12 boys and girls

• Film Acting 2 blocks (= 2 electives)grades 8 – 12 boys and girls

• Film Visual Effects (VFX) 2 blocks grades 8-12 boys and girls

• Film Production 2 blocks (=2 electives) grades 8 – 12 boys and girls

*Film Acting and Film Production will take place at “The Studio” at DMEC (Delta Manor)

• Opportunities at other Delta schools

• Softball (Seaquam) grades 8 – 12 girls only

• Baseball (Sands) grades 8 – 12 boys and girls

• Dance (Delta Secondary) grades 8 – 12 boys and girls

• Golf (Seaquam) grades 8 – 12 boys and girls

• Soccer (Sands) grades 8-12 boys and girls

• Check District website for more information (fees, application process)

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

SD37 Career Programs Check out our District Website for info: web.deltasd.bc.ca Watch the CP Overview Video!

• Work Experience Career Prep (Gr 11 & 12) *90 hours=4 credits*

• Youth Work in Trades (formerly known as SSA) ~ Credit for paid

work towards a trade (Gr 10 to Grad)

• Youth Train in Trades (formerly known as ACE IT) ~

Classroom/shop training towards a trade (Gr 11 & 12)

• Tech Stretch ~ Try a Trade for 5 days (Gr 9 & 10)

• CTC-CADD ~ earn part of your diploma at KPU (Gr 11 & 12)

Questions? Talk to Mrs. Burr (room 157E) or e-mail

pburr@deltasd.bc.ca

THE MATH QUESTION

MATHEMATICS The new math curriculum includes 3 available pathways for students. The three pathways available are: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, and Pre-Calculus. At the grade 10 level, a common Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus course is the starting point for both the Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus pathways. When choosing a pathway, students should consider their interests, both current and future. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs of study as they vary by institution and by year.

MATH 9

Apprenticeship & Workplace

Mathematics 10

Foundations and Pre Calc 10

Apprenticeship & Workplace 11

Foundations 11

Pre-Calculus 11

Apprenticeship & Workplace 12

Foundations 12

Pre-Calculus 12

Post-Secondary programs requiring theoretical calculus

Post-Secondary

programs not requiring theoretical calculus

Entry into the majority of trades or direct entry to the workplace

Calculus 12

or

AP Calculus 12

Math Curriculum• 3 Pathways:

• Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. This math course does not satisfy university entrance requirements

• Foundations of Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus.

• Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that do require the study of theoretical calculus. This Math course is required for university Science and Engineering Programs. It is also a requirement for most business programs

Choosing the Math level that is right for you

• If you are unsure of which Math level to choose, you can consult with. . . .

• Your math teacher

• Your counsellor

• Your Career Advisor (Ms. Fernandes)

• Your parents

WHAT ABOUT A LANGUAGE?

No Language requirement

UBC

SFU

UVIC

UNBC, UBC Okanagan,

Most BC Colleges,

BCIT

Beginner’s Language 11 or Language 11 for all faculties

No Language requirement

Language 11 for all faculties

What About a Second Language?

Language Options at SDSS

• French Immersion Français Langue 8 - 12

• French 8-12

• Spanish 9, 10, Intro Spanish 11, Spanish 11 - 12

Language Challenge Exams

• for those students with a background in French, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German

• they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12 credits.

• Application process is in the fall• Exam will take place in January • Exams are free to all students, except International students

*Challenge 11 exams will satisfy the Language 11 requirement for entry into Post-Secondary.

*Challenge 12 exams MAY be used for entrance GPA in some universities.

CREDIT OPTIONS

Summer School

Remedial

• For those students who need to repeat a course

• Must have achieved 40% or better in their class for entrance

• 4 weeks in July

• 2 course maximum

• 1 hr 45 min. class

• English 9, Socials 9,

Math 9, Science 9

Full-Credit

• 3 hour class

• 6 weeks in July/Aug

• English 10, Socials 10, Science 10, Math 10, Career Life Education 10

• Traditional and blended (some online work) options

Online Courses

• Delta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability

• Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered (including Career Life Education 10)

• Online courses also available through:

Vancouver Learning Network (VLN)

Surrey Connect

Fraser Valley Distance Education (FVDES)

EBUS

and others….

External Credits• Students may earn credits toward graduation through

training programs outside of school. Some examples are:

• Dance (Royal Academy of Dance)

• Music (Royal Conservatory of Music)

• Sports (Provincial or National team level)

• Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)

• Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification)

• Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours)

• Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours)

• Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program)

• First Aid (WCB level II and III)

*students are required to submit documentation as proof of program completion

Choosing courses in Parent and Student Connect

• When choosing your courses you will need to indicate if you would like a locker next year. We have a shortage of lockers so if you don’t use one, please don’t select one.

• Students need to be in a minimum of 8 courses during grade 10.

• Career Life Education may be done in class or online. If you select the online version in PC or SC, it will be with a teacher who works at SDSS.

• All other online courses are not done through SDSS and students must register for these separately.

• We are able to see your selections as soon as you hit the SAVE button.

• There is now an application process for Math 10 Challenge and Pre-AP English 10. You must fill out an application form. These are available from your Math teacher or from Ms. Sammartino

Additional Information Evenings

Course Planning• Counsellor

• Ms. Stephanie Sammartino

• ssammartino@deltasd.bc.ca

• Career Planning • Career Advisor

• Mrs. Kathleen Fernandes

• kfernandes@deltasd.bc.ca

School website

www.deltasd.bc.ca/sd

BC Ministry of Education – Grad Planner

Resources