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COURSE PLANNING for Grade 10 Planning for Graduation and Post-Secondary

2018/19 Theme

Our Mission We will do all that we can… to educate and support our students in realizing their unique and full potential, and in living purposeful lives. Designing educational programs based on the developmental needs of our students Supporting all students for success

• 1500 Students • 155 Staff • District Support Staff • Community Partnerships

MBSS MBSS PRIDE PRIDE • Amazing Course Options • Open Campus • Lots of lunch options • Tons of events • Great opportunities for clubs and sports • Caring staff and students • Positive school spirit and pride

What we value….. • Integrity • Kindness • Resilience • Responsibility • Empathy

Graduation Requirements  80 credits is required for graduation  Recommended minimum 88 credits  52 required course credits, and 28 elective credits  16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level  4 credits must be a Fine Arts or Applied Skill in either grade 10, 11 or 12  8 credits must be Career Life Education, Career Life Connections and Capstone  Capstone is completed in Grade 12  Numeracy assessment must be completed by the end of grade 12  Literacy assessments must be completed  Student Self Assessment of Core Competencies

Provincial Assessments If I’m currently in Grade 9… • In 2018/19 (Grade 9) – No provincial assessment • In 2019/20 (Grade 10) – Grade 10 Numeracy & Literacy Assessments • In 2020/21 (Grade 11) – No provincial assessment • In 2021/22 (Grade 12) – Grade 12 Literacy Assessment

Graduation Requirements Gr. 10 + Gr. 11 + Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 • • • Language Arts 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12 • • • Social Studies 10 a Social Studies 11/12 ____________ 12 • • • Science 10 a Science 11 ____________ 12 • • • a Math 10 a Math 11 ____________ 12 • • • Career Life Connections a PE 10 Capstone • Career Life Education PLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11 &/or 12

Grade 10 Requirements • a Language Arts 10 • Social Studies 10 • Science 10 • a Math 10 • Career Life Education • Physical & Health Education 10 or Dance 10 • Fine Arts/Applied Skills; grade 10, 11, or 12

Grade 11 Requirements • Language Arts 11 • a Social Studies 11/12 • a Science 11 • a Math 11 • Career Life Connections • Fine Arts/Applied Skills; grade 10, 11, or 12

Grade 12 Requirements Language Arts 12 Grade 12 level course Grade 12 level course Grade 12 level course Fine Arts/Applied Skills; grade 10, 11, or 12 Consider whether you need Grade 12 university authorized courses.

Language Arts Pathways Literacy Assessment must be completed in grade 12

Social Studies Pathways

Science Pathways

Mathematics Pathways

Physical & Health Education

Career Life Education

Fine Arts and Applied Skills Fine Arts: • Includes Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, Band & Choir Applied Skills: • Includes Computer Media, Tech Ed, Human Services, Business and Home Ec. You need to take at least 4 credits of this during your time at MBSS.

Electives

Electives

Electives

Electives

Electives

Electives

Academies • Baseball Academy 9-12 • Golf Academy 9-12 • Hockey Academy 9-12 • Jr. Firefighting Academy; Introduction & Advanced • Hairdressing Academy • Outdoor Education Academy 9 • Soccer Academy 9-12

Support Team Administrators Counsellors Student last names A – G Mr. Thachyk Mr. Harbour Student last names H – N Mr. Kuhn Mrs. Mackereth Student last names O – Z Mrs. Malfair Mrs. Dobbin Student last names A-Z Mrs. Steen Support Team

SUPPORT PROGRAMS • Aboriginal Education • Behavior Intervention • Career Programs • Drug and Alcohol Counselling • International Education • Learning Assistance • LGBTQ Club • Library Learning Commons • Mental Health Clinician • Peer Counsellors • Resource Program • RCMP Liaison

University Entrance Requirements Each post-secondary institution has specific entrance requirements for each of their different programs: Note: • There are some changes to the admission requirements for all BC high school applicants entering SFU, UBC, UBCO in Fall 2019 and Fall 2020. • This will impact course selection for current high school students. There are many different requirements. It is your responsibility to research post secondary institutions online!

FIND out more about Careers and Programs Career Coordinators Ms. Bedwell Mr. Hurd Mr. McParland Center Managers Mrs. Rouleau- Career Mrs. Gonzales - Counselling

Dual Credit Programs Rutland Senior Based Programs • Emergency Medical Responder • Forestry • Residential Construction Mount Boucherie Based Programs • Hairdressing Visit the • Career Centre Culinary for more information • Animation: Vancouver Film School Kelowna Secondary Based Programs • Auto Service Technician George Elliot Secondary Based Program • Certified Educational Assistant (CEA)

Dual Credit Programs Okanagan College Based Programs Include: - Welding - Carpentry & Construction - Electrical - Plumbing - Automotive Technician Visit the - Automotive Collision Repair Career Centre for more information - Aircraft Maintenance - Culinary Arts BCIT Based Programs - Electrical - Heavy Duty Mechanics - Computer Information Service Administration

MBS Course Policy Grade 10 : 8 courses inside timetable NO SPARES Grade 11 : 8 courses inside timetable NO SPARES 6/7 courses inside timetable Grade 12: 6/7 courses inside timetable *3 courses minimum per semester * outside of timetable (OTT) courses counted separately Online courses are ‘extra’ & not part of timetable course count

Stay Informed School announcements are posted on the website, monitors & MyEd web app Don’t miss out on upcoming events Read Bear Necessities daily Bear Tracks Weekly memo sent home to parents every Friday via email

STAY INFORMED  Bear Tracks  Bear Necessities  Website  Instagram;  mbssbears  humansofboucherie

Course Selection Timeline  GMS Grade 9’s  Student/Parent Presentation MPR: Jan. 23 rd 7:30  Grade Level Presentation @ GMS: Jan. 25 th  Students enter course selection in MyEd: Feb. 8 th  Spring – Course Verifications  June – Schedules to students

Plan Carefully! • Course Selection: Talk, research and choose! • 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!

What to do now? • Talk to your student/parents • Consult the Course Selection Guide on the MBSS Website • Speak to teachers • Review Grad Requirements • Check Post-Secondary Requirements • Complete Online Course Selection Form

Questions? http://www.mbs.sd23.bc.ca