COURSE PLANNINGfor Grade 11s and 12s
Planning for Graduation and Beyond
Graduation Program
GRADUATION = 80 CREDITS MINIMUMin Grade 10, 11 & 12
Graduation alone doesn’t automatically mean post-secondary entrance –the courses you take are what determine what new doors will open for
you once you leave MBSS!
Grade 10 Requirements
English 10Social Studies 10Science 10a Mathematics 10Physical Education 10
Grade 11 Requirements
Language Arts 11Social Studies 11 or BC First Nation Studies 12Planning 11a Science 11a Mathematics 11
Grade 12 Requirements
Language Arts 12Grade 12 level course Grade 12 level course Grade 12 level course
Consider whether you need Grade 12 university authorized courses.
See * on course selection for UBCO
Spare Policy
No Spares in Grade 11! Choose 8 courses in the timetable (plus alternates)
Grade 12’s must take at least 3 courses in the timetable per semester. Choose Language Arts 12 and at least 5 more courses (plus alternates)
Language Arts PathwaysEnglish 10,
Eng 10 Honours,First Peoples
English 10
Communications 11
English 11English 11 Honours
English 12Communications 12
FP English 11
FP English 12
English Lit 12
Mathematics Pathways
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10
Foundations of Math / Pre-Calculus 10
Pre-Calc 11Foundations 11
Foundations 12 Pre-Calc 12
Calc 12
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11
To:Trades or Entry to
Workplace
To: Post Secondary program requiring
calculus
To: Post Secondary program not requiring
calculus
Science Pathways
Science 10 Science 10 Honours
Chem AP Program
Chem 11 Bio 11 Earth Sci 11Physics 11 Science &
Tech 11
Bio 12Chem 12Physics 12 Geology 12
Sustainable Resources 12
- Mining
Social Studies PathwaysSocial Studies
10
Social Studies 11
First Nations Studies 12
Geography 12, Geography 12AP, History 12, Law 12, Holocaust 12,
Social Justice 12, Global Issues 12
Fine Arts and Applied Skills
Fine Arts:• Includes Visual Arts, Theatre and Music
Applied Skills:• Includes Computer Media, Tech Ed, Human
Services, Business and Home Ec.
You will need to take at least 4 credits of this during your time at MBSS.
Planning 11
Required Course for Graduation:
- Examine your future options;- prepare for your Graduation Transitions (MAP
– My Action Plan)- “Blended” with Advanced Digital
Communications 11 so you get 8 credits!
University Entrance Requirements
Each post-secondary institution has specific entrance requirements for each of their different programs:
Some examples are:• SFU requires English 12 and 3 Gr. 12 approved courses.
• University of Saskatchewan and Alberta requires English 12 and 4 Gr. 12 approved courses.
• UBC and UBCO create an average from English 12 and 3 Gr. 12 approved courses. They will also be looking at a personal portfolio and all academic Grade 11 marks for admission IF the required Grade 12 courses are not completed by February 1st.
See * on course selection for UBCO approved courses
There are many different requirements. You need to research post secondary institutions online!
Requirements for Trades
Each trade school has specific entrance requirements for each of their different programs:
Some examples are:
Okanagan College ElectricianRequired: Core Courses for Graduation (but not Comm 12)Recommended: Pre-Calculus 11, Physics 11, Drafting 11/12
Okanagan College WeldingRequired: Core Courses for Graduation Recommended: Metal 11/12, Drafting 11/12
There are many different requirements. You need to research post secondary institutions online!
Dual Credit Programs
Rutland Senior Based Programs• Emergency Medical Responder • Forestry
Mount Boucherie Based Programs• Hairdressing • Culinary Arts• Firefighting
Kelowna Secondary Based Programs• Auto Service Technician
Visit the Career Centre
for more information
Dual Credit Programs
Okanagan College Based ProgramsInclude:- Welding- Carpentry & Construction- Electrical- Plumbing- Automotive Technician- Automotive Collision Repair- Aircraft Maintenance- Health Care Assistant
BCIT Based Programs- Electrical- Computer Information Service Administration
Visit the Career Centre
for more information
Dual Credit Programs
Secondary School Apprenticeship
- Do you want to begin as an apprentice while still in high school?- Do you want the chance to earn a $1000 scholarship?- Do you have the skills to start working in a trade NOW?- Do you have an employer who is willing to sponsor you as an
apprentice?
Visit the Career Centre
for more information
Specialty ProgramsCulinary Arts – full time for one semester
Firefighting Academy – one period plus training with West Kelowna Fire Department outside of school time
Hairdressing Academy – full time program (includes English 12 / Communications 12) plus outside of school for work placement
Baseball Academy – outside of timetable (Fall and Spring)
Golf Academy – outside of timetable (Fall and Spring)
Hockey Academy – one period, usually Semester 2
Soccer Academy – one period, usually Semester 1
Completed Grade 12 forms to classroom teacher.
Due: February 23rd
Course Selection Timeline
February 16th – Gr 11/ Gr 12 Parent Info Night
February 23th – Course Selections DUE!Spring 2016 – Course VerificationsJune 2016 – Schedules to students
An online planning tool for students to examine:
- Course planning and how it impacts future employment/post-secondary options.
- What career or post-secondary paths match their skills and interests.
- How to build a career portfolio
myBlueprint will be used as part of the MAP process in Grade 12.
What to do now?•Talk to your parents.•Consult the Course Selection Guide (MBSS Website)•Speak to teachers and counsellors•Review Grad Requirements•Check Post-Secondary Requirements•Complete Course Selection Sheet
DUE: Tuesday, Feb 23rd
(to classroom teacher)
Plan Carefully!Careful course selection is KEY!
• What you choose now will impact what courses we offer, and will shape your schedule in September!
• Make thoughtful choices – keep doors open for the future!
www.mbs.sd23.bc.ca
Completed Grade 11 forms to classroom teacher.
Due: February 23rd
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