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COURSE PLANNING

for Grade 10 Planning for Graduation and Post-Secondary

2019/20 Theme

Designing educational programs based on the developmental needs of our students Supporting all students for success 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.

• 1550 Students
• 155 Staff
• District Support Staff
• Community Partnerships
• Extra-Curricular Activities

MBSS 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

Administrators Counsellors Student last names A – G

• Mr. Brown
• Mr. Harbour
• Ms. Corothers

Student last names H – N

• Mr. Kuhn
• Mrs. Gilbert

Student last names O – Z

• Mrs. Oakes
• Mrs. Dobbin

Principal

• Mr. Sieben

Support Team

Graduation Requirements

• Gr. 10 + Gr. 11 + Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum

GRADE 10

• Language Arts 10
• Social Studies 10
• Science 10
• a Math 10
• a PE 10
• Career Life Education

GRADE 11

• Language Arts 11
• a Social Studies 11/12
• a Science 11
• a Math 11 or 12
• Career Life Connections

GRADE 12

• Language Arts 12
• ____________ 12
• ____________ 12
• ____________ 12
• Capstone

PLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11 &/or 12

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

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 or 12
• 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 (1 of these courses) during your time at MBSS.

Electives

Electives

Electives

Electives

Electives

Electives

Academies

• Baseball Academy 9-12 ($130)
• Golf Academy 9-12 ($150 - $375)
• Hockey Academy 9-12 ($850)
• Jr. Firefighting Academy; Introduction & Advanced ($300)
• Hairdressing Academy ($850)
• Outdoor Education Academy ($250)
• Soccer Academy 9-12 ($200)

Academy of Indigenous Studies

SUPPORT PROGRAMS

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

Career Coordinators

• Ms. Bedwell
• Mr. Hurd
• Mr. McParland

Center Managers

• Mrs. Rouleau- Career
• Mrs. Gonzales - Counselling

FIND out more about Careers and Programs

Dual Credit Programs

Rutland Senior Based Programs

• Emergency Medical Responder
• Forestry
• Residential Construction

Mount Boucherie Based Programs

• Hairdressing
• Animation: Vancouver Film School

Kelowna Secondary Based Programs

• Auto Service Technician

George Elliot Secondary Based Program

• Certified Educational Assistant (CEA)

Visit the Career Centre for more information

Dual Credit Programs

Okanagan College Based Programs Include:

• Welding
• Carpentry & Construction
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Automotive Technician
• Automotive Collision Repair
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Culinary Arts

BCIT Based Programs

• Electrical
• Heavy Duty Mechanics
• Computer Information Service Administration

Visit the Career Centre for more information

MBS Course Policy

Grade 10: 8 courses inside timetable

NO SPARES

Grade 11: 8 courses inside timetable

NO SPARES

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

6/7 courses inside timetable

School announcements are posted on the website, monitors & MyEd web app

Don’t miss out on upcoming events Read Bear Necessities daily

Stay Informed Bear Tracks

Weekly memo sent home to parents every Friday via email

STAY INFORMED

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Course Selection Timeline

• GMS Grade 9’s
• Grade Level Presentation @ GMS: Jan. 24th
• Student/Parent Presentation MPR: Jan. 27rd 7:00
• Student/Parent Presentation @WFN Youth Centre
• Feb. 4th at 6:00
• Students enter course selection in MyEd: Feb. 5th
• Spring – Course Verifications
• Spring – Articulation and school visits
• 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

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

Thank you! We will stay to answer any questions you may still have.