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WALNUT GROVE - GRADE 11’S 2020/2121
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COURSE PLANNING 2020-2021
Helpful Resources Graduation Requirements Post Secondary Unique WGSS Programs WGSS Courses for 2020-2021 Course Selection Process Deadlines
CONSIDER: Your focus area of interestBalancing your life Developing your potential
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Resources to help you
Counsellors
Ms. Kifiak (A-G)
Ms. Twemlow (H-L) T,W,TH.
Mr. Adrian (H-L)Monday
Ms. Seymour (M-P)
Ms. Docherty (Q-Z)
Career Team
Mrs. Balouch and Mrs. McGee
Career Advisors
Ms. Stubbings, Ms. KellyCareer Facilitators
Mr. McKay Trades
Mr. Hendricks W.A.V.E
Media
Instagramwgsscareers
Twitter@GatorFutures
WGSS Counselling & Careers Website
Gator Gossip
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wgsscounselling.weebly.com/course-planning.html
Guidebooks + Course list with Codes
Forms – Course Selection forms for English or French Immersion
+ Study Block + Student Aide+ Gator Pod Leadership + WAVE
PresentationsPost-Secondary Info Presentation
Student PresentationParent Presentation
RESOURCES
Course Selection Form Due Thurs. Feb. 13 by noon
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Table of Contents is hyperlinked – can use your phone
Prerequisites (pp 12-16)
Course Planning Guide
wgsscounselling.weebly.com/course-planning.html
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BC Grad Requirements – DogwoodGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
1. English Language Arts 102 courses X 2 credits each
1. English Language Arts 11 1. English Language Arts 12
2. Social Studies 10 2. Socials 11 or 12 2. Elective numbered 12
3. Science 10 3. Science 11 or 12 3. Elective numbered 12
4. Math 10 4. Math 11 or 12 4. Elective numbered 12
5. Life Education 10 5. Elective 10, 11, or 12 5. Career Life Connections/Capstone 12
6. Physical and Health Education 10 6. Elective 10, 11, or 12 6. Elective
7. Arts Education 10, 11, 12 or Applied Design, Skills & Technologies 10, 11 or 12
7. Elective 10, 11 ,or 12 7. Elective
8. Elective 10, 11, or 12 8. Elective 10, 11, or 12 8. Elective
Credits required for Graduation:WGSS encourages students to have additional credits
Ministry: 80WGSS: 84
Required Assessments: *Numeracy Skills Assessment and Literacy Assessment
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Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
1. English Language Arts 102 courses X 2 credits
1. English Language Arts 11 1. ELA 12 course
2. Sciences Humaines 10 2. Exploration en scienceshumaines et sociales 11
2. Français Langue/Littérature 12
3. Science 10 3. Langue et culture de lafrancophonie 11
3. Elective numbered 12
4. Math 10 4. Science 11 or 12 4. Elective number 12
5. Education a la vie professionnelle/ Littẻrature
5. Math 11 or 12 5. Career Life Connections/Capstone 12
6. Physical and HealthEducation 10
6. Elective 10, 11 or 12 6. Elective
7. Français Langue 10 7. Elective 10, 11 or 12 7. Elective
8. Arts Education orApplied Design, Skills orTechnologies 10, 11 or 12
8. Elective 10, 11 or 12 8. Elective
Bilingual Dogwood : 24 FRAL creditsCredits required for Graduation: Ministry = 80 WGSS = 84
Required Assessments: Numeracy Skills Assessment andLiteracy Assessment
BC Grad Requirements – French Immersion
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Graduation Numeracy Assessment ∗ required for Graduation∗ written in Grade 10
2 Graduation Literacy Assessments∗ Graduation Literacy Assessment 10∗ Graduation Literacy Assessment 12∗ required for Graduation∗ can rewrite up to 2 times for each assessment
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Assessments
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Langley Education Center’s Websitehttps://www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/summer-session/
Registration begins April 6Once registered for your course, complete the WGSS Google Doc to tell us if you want changes to your Sept. timetable See http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/forms.html for a link to the WGSS Google Doc (Forms page)
Counsellors change courses based on summer school results in late August
Please note: WGSS students must take English Language Arts 11 at WGSS
https://www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/summer-session/
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Post Secondary Examples
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UNIQUE PROGRAMS AT WGSS
French Immersion EDGE Advanced
Placement (AP) Youth Train in Trades Youth Work in Trades
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Note: French Immersion students must take the French
version of Career Life Education 10 (Education a la vie professionnelle/litterature 10) at WGSS as it is not offered on-line.
FRAL 10 students must take the Education a la vie professionnelle/Littẻrature 10 class even if they are in Band - (require French Immersion hours)
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French ImmersionBilingual Dogwood :
24 FRAL credits
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EDGE courses are all on one day - Program cost: $775
To Apply:1. Fill out an application form at wgss.ca/programs-courses/edge2. Hand form in to Mr. Stead (PHE Office) by Thurs. Feb 13, 2020 before noon3. Choose EDGE courses: - Literary Studies 11 EDGE
- Human Geography 12- Outdoor Education 11 - 1 EDGE Math: FOM 11 or Pre-Cal 11 or Pre-cal 12
Alternates to EDGE courses are required on course selection form
French Immersion students take: Exploration en sciences humaines et sociales 11 instead of Human Geography 12
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION FOSTERING PERSONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS
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Recommended Maximum number of classes:
Grade 10 – 2Grade 11 – 3Grade 12 – 4
AP CLASSES
AP CAPSTONE PRESENTATION – There will be a presentation about the AP
Capstone Program Ms. Henderson’s Room(149)Wednesday, February 5th
during Flex.
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16 - AP Course Offerings 2020-2021
AP Capstone Seminar 11 AP English Language & Composition 12 (English 11)*
AP Capstone Research 12 AP English Literature & Composition 12 (English 12)*
AP Biology 12* AP Computer Science Principles 12
AP Chemistry 12* AP Microeconomics & AP Macroeconomics 12*(offered as one course)
AP Physics 1* AP French Language and Culture 12 ^(offered for students enrolled in FRAL 12)
AP Physics 2* AP Psychology 12
AP Calculus 12 AP Statistics 12
AP Music Theory 12
* 8 credits for this course ^added in September after you’ve talked to your teacher
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• Team Project and Presentation• Individual Research-Based Essay & Presentation• End-of-Course Exam
AP Seminar (Year 1)
• Academic Paper• Presentation and Oral Defense
AP Research (Year 2)
• Taken at any point throughout high school
4 AP Courses and Exams
AP Capstone Diploma
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AP Exams: $135/Exam Capstone Seminar Exam: $195 AP Research course cost $195
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Careers Department
Youth Work in Trades
See Mr. McKay
Youth Train in Trades
See Career Advisor in Career Centre
Work(WAVE) Experience
See Mr. Hendricks
Youth Work in TradesEarn up to 16 high school credits working for a sponsor journeyperson, while attending WGSS.
Youth Train in Trades • Full-time trades programs:
• Professional Cook 1• Hairstylist• Auto Service Technician• Piping/Plumbing• Electrical• Carpentry• Horticulture
Work Experience (WAVE)Earn 4 to 8 high school credits by completing unpaid work in your focus area.
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Learn more about trades
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WGSS COURSES 2020/21
Use course guide - on-line at wgsscounselling.weebly.com
/course-planning.html
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Use Course Code Sheet
- on WGSS Counselling website
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New WGSS Courses DepartmentAP Music Theory 12 (instructor permission) Music
Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce 12 Business
Comparative World Religions 12 Social Studies
Urban Studies 12 Social Studies
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SOME COURSE NAME CHANGES2018-2019 Name 2019-2020 Name
Acting 12 Theatre Company 12
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 Workplace Mathematics 11
Biology 11 Life Science 11
Biology 12 Anatomy & Physiology 12
Cafeteria 12 Culinary Arts 12
English 11 ELA: English Language Arts 11 (3 options)
English Literature 12 Literary Studies 12
History 12 20th Century World History
Marketing 12 E-Commerce 12
Law 12 Law Studies 12
PHE 11 Active Living 11
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS –4 OPTIONS
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Literary Studies 12 can be taken in grade 11 with permission from Mr. Sommerville but it does NOT replace ELA 11
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AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE
AND COMPOSITION
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An Alternate to ELA 11 OPTIONSPrerequisites: English 10 or English 10 Honours Subject to English Department
review – talk to your current English Teacher
For students who are interested in becoming skilled writers and
enjoy a challenge
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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Both courses: 1. Are academically approved Grade 12 courses for post-secondary2. Prerequisites are Social Studies 10 and in Grade 11 or 12
URBAN STUDIES 12 COMPARATIVE WORLD RELIGIONS 12
People’s interaction with their environment Historical development of the world’s major religions
Urbanization, the impact of globalization, urban renewal and city planning
Comparison of beliefs of diverse global cultures and people of the world.
Societal issues common to urban environments: poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, criminality, environmental degradation.
Through spiritual texts, artifacts, art, architecture, and story, understand faith as a way of knowing with a specific emphasis on indigenous beliefs.
Careers in urban planning, city design, sustainability, environmental design, architecture, social sciences, or transportation
Examine the ways that religion can influence social, political, legal and environmental values.
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Science courses
• Life Sciences11• Anatomy and
Physiology 12
Biology
• Chemistry 11• Chemistry 12
Chemistry
• Physics 11• Physics 12
Physics
• Specialized Science: Astronomy 12
• Environmental Science 12
Other Options
• Pre AP Life Sciences 11 AP Biology 12• Pre AP Chemistry11 AP Chemistry 12• AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2
• AP Psychology 12 and Psychology 12 do not meet Ministry requirements for a SCIENCE 11/12
AP Courses
• Science for Citizens 11
Meets Grad Requirement
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Math coursesMath 11 (required for graduation)
• Workplace Math 11• Foundations of Math 11• Pre-Calculus 11 (FOM 10 >70%)
Math 12 (not required for graduation but may be required for university admission)
• Foundations of Math 12• Pre-Calculus 12 (Pre-cal 11 >73%)• AP Calculus 12 (Pre-calc 12 or concurrently)• AP Statistics 12 • Computer Science (12) Coding
• Choose carefully
• It’s difficult to move you after September
• Speak to your current math teacher
• You can take two Math courses e.g. Foundations of Math 12 AND Pre-Calculus 12 at the same time
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Study BlockMust have:-completed 40 credits by the end of Grade 10 and have
a challenging course load
-all required Grade 10 coursesmust be passed in Grade 10
Students may have only
one Study Block on their timetable
1. Fill out your Study Block Contract –get parent signature then -
2. Pick up Diploma Verification in the Counselling Centre – paper clip your Dip Verification to your completed Study block form
3. Hand in all forms paper clipped to your Course Request Form
List as an alternate on your Course Selection Form; you will not be
able to select it in MYEDBC
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Student Aide
Assist teacher with student learning
Teachers can have only oneStudent Aide
per block
You can’t:- be a SA in a class you are taking- take both SA & GPL
added in July or the first two weeks of Septemberonce staffing is finalized
List Student Aide as an alternate on your Course Selection
Form; you will not be able to select it in
MYEDBC
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Gator Pod Leadership
Academically and socially mentor
grade 8 students in the Gator Pod
Program
Identify your areaof strength:
English, Social Studies, Computers,
Science
Organize events: Caine’s Arcade, Genius Week, Amazing Race,
and Gators’ Den scheduled in July
Speak to Ms. Robinson, Ms. Barberis,
Ms. McKay, or Mr. Touzeau for
more information
GPL must be listed as an alternate on your Course Selection Form; you will
not be able to select it in MYEDBC
Can’t do both GPL and Student Aide in same year
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Learning Support
If you had a Learning Support block or Resource block this year, your Learning Support teacher must review your courses and sign your course selection form before you hand it in.
ELL / ISP
There are separate course selection forms for ELL/ISP students. Please see Ms. McGivern for a signature before handing your form in.
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Course Selection TimelineWGSS Course Planning Timeline 2020 Place Date
Course Planning Presentations Gym Feb 4 @ FLEX
MYEDBC opens for Course Entry Home computer-not yourphone
Feb. 4
AP Information Session Room 149 Feb. 5 @ FLEX
Bring signed Study Block Form to Counselling Centre and attach Diploma Verification
Counselling Centre Feb. 4-13
Counsellors available to answer questions Counselling Centre Feb. 10-12 @ Lunch
Help with MyEdBC course entry WGSS Main Library Feb. 11 @ FLEX
Parents can book 10 minute appointments to see counsellors
P-T ConferencesMarch 11
WGSS Library& Counselling Centre
Counsellors available to meet with students/parents
April-May Appointments may be booked after the parent presentation
ALL FORMS Due + MYED entry completed Counter, Main Office Thurs. Feb. 13 @ noon
Start early so that you have time to ask questions and sort things out before the deadline~Read the course book~
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Course Planning ProcessMonth WGSS Course Planning Timeline 2020-2021March • Counsellors process forms and verify grad requirements
• Administration confirms course offeringsSpring • Verify courses available through MYEDBC
• Complete a Course Change Request Form and return to Counselling if there is an error or a change
• Summer Session registration begins after Spring Break (complete WGSS GoogleForm to indicate your course change wishes)
May • Opportunity for students/parents to meet with counsellor/career advisor to discuss post-secondary options and course requirements
June • Administration working on master schedule – no changes are possibleJuly • Student Aide/Leadership in Gator Pod – added to student timetable,
where possibleLate August • Summer School Changes made, as space allows, based on student
information in GoogleForm• Timetable available for students to view in MYEDBC (approx.August 21)• Limited course changes based on Priority 1, 2, 3 (~August 25)
September • September 16 – last day for a Course Change through Counsellor
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Course Selection Checklist
Select
•Select Courses•Grad requirements met•Pre-requisites met•Courses needed for post-secondary (if you are going)
Enter
•Enter Courses into MYEDBC•Start early so you have time to get help if you need it•e.g. Password issue or can’t find the course you want
to take
Hand in
•Hand in Signed Request Form•Paperclip SB,SA, GPL application to Course Selection form•Deadline for paperwork and MYED entry is:
• Thursday, Feb. 13 at noon
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Course Selection Form
English Course Selection Form
French Immersion Course Selection Form
Students/Parents:
• Confirm courses taken• Select 8 courses + alternates• Provide cell number• Provide e-mail address• ELA teacher’s name• Indicate Future plans• Confirm Entry into MyEd
Counsellors: • Verify Courses • Check MyEd• Check Grad Status• Approve SB, SA or GPL
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MYEDBC Instructions
Information is on the back of Course Selection
Request Forms
Also available on wgsscounselling.weebly
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My Ed BC – Course Entry
Must be done on laptop or desktop computer (iPhones & Androids have password issues)
Go to: https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do Enter login and password:
You have been given access to courses: EN or the FRAL track
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MY Ed BC – Course Entry
1. Change Password: From Student$35 to a new password 8 characters, a number, a capital letter, a lower case number, and one symbol
2. Select: MyInfo then Requests3. Read the homepage4. Make course selections: click on Select then choose your course
by clicking on the check box5. Add your alternates using the drop down menu to the right6. Confirm your selections by clicking on the POST button in the
bottom left of the screen. 7. A green message will appear when your courses have been
posted
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My Ed BC – Course Entry To enter your course selections, first select the ‘MyInfo’ tab at
the top of the page then click on the ‘Requests’ tab on the left side.
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Course Selection - Alternatives
For each elective you need to indicate an alternative. Study Blocks, Student Aide Requests, GP Leadership
Requests and Work Experience requests must be listed as alternates with the same information on your application form. NOTE: You cannot input these requests for SB, SA, or LGP as an alternate in MyEd.
To select alternate courses for your electives use the drop down menu to the right of the course. Select alternates using the course code (refer to course code sheet provided.
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My Ed BC – Course Entry
In order to confirm that you have completed your course selections click on the POST button in the bottom left of the screen
A green message will appear when your courses have been posted
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Next Year: Course Changes
September 16 – last day to get a course change for the year through your counsellor
October 30 – last day to have administration approve a course change
Please carefully consider what you can reasonably manage when you sign-up for your courses.
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COURSE CHANGES
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COUNSELLORS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Feb. 10-12 @ Lunch in Counselling Centre for students
Parents can book 10-minute appointments to see counsellors during P-T Conferences on March 11 Located in the WGSS Library & Counselling Centre
Counsellors are available to meet with students/parents in April-May
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