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COURSE SELECTION 2016-2017

INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCTIONS INTRODUCTIONS

• Ms. Susan Montabello, Principal
• Mr. Cesare Martino, Vice-Principal
• Mr. David Mushens, Vice-Principal
• School Administration

• Mr. Steve Bermann

A - K

• Mr. Amarjit Sidhu

L - Z

Counselling Department

The course selection form is like a contract Schools are staffed and timetabled according to the

information on these forms

Only those courses that have a sufficient number of

students registered will be offered

• Course Selection

Students are required to take 8 courses Only students with incomplete timetables or errors

will be allowed course corrections in September

Please check course verification forms carefully

Something for Everyone! Course Selection

• Course Selection Grade Presentations

Grade 11 - 12 February 16 & 17 Grade 10 - 11 February 18 & 19 Grade 9 - 10 February 23 & 24 Grade 8 - 9 February 25 & 26 ELL February 27

Presentations and individual consultation Students complete course selection online Online course selection closes March 4th Hand in course selection with parent signature

Course Selection Process

Course selection will be done online this

year.

Students will receive a login password

and will enter their courses at home with parental guidance.

A paper copy will be collected at the end

• f course selection presentation.

What’s New This Year For Course Selection?

• Grade 9 Program

Cariboo Hill

Foundation Studies

English 9 Social Studies 9 Mathematics 9 Science 9 Physical Education 9

Selected Studies

Electives Language Fine Art Applied Skill

Students are expected to take 8 courses

• Grade 10 Program

Cariboo Hill

Foundation Studies

English 10 Social Studies 10 Science 10 Mathematics 10 Physical Education 10 Planning 10*

Selected Studies

Electives Language Fine Art Applied Skill

Students are expected to take 8 courses, but may choose to take additional coursework offered outside the timetable

Grade 9

Foundations of Math 9 Foundations of Math 9 Honours

(80% or higher in Math 8 and teacher recommendation) Grade 10

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10

(Below 60% in Math 9)

Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Honours

Math Options for Grades 9 & 10

A second language is not required for graduation, but is required for direct admission to some universities

French 9, 10, 11 Spanish 9, 10, 11 or Intro Spanish 11 Spanish 11

Language Elective Options

Fine Arts:

Art Band/Beginner’s Band Choir Dance Drama Theatre Production

Applied Skills:

Business Computer Applications Business Education Drafting Electronics Home Ec./Textiles Intro Computer Applications Mechanics Transportation Power & Woodwork Energy

Leadership

Grade 9 and 10 Electives

Graduation Requirements

80 credits over Grades 10, 11, 12

Including…

English 10, 11 & 12 or Communications 11 & 12 or English 12: First Peoples Social Studies 10 & 11 or BC First Nations 12 Science 10 & 11 or 12 Mathematics 10 & 11 or 12 Physical Education 10 Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, or 11, or 12 Planning 10 Graduation Transitions 12

Graduation Requirements

Five Mandatory Provincial Exams

• 1. English 10 (worth 20%)
• 2. Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 or

Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 (worth 20%)

• 3. Science 10 (worth 20%)
• 4. Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 (worth 20%)
• 5. English 12 or English 12: First Peoples or

Communications 12 (worth 40%)

• Questions?

Please contact your child’s counsellor Visit our website for Course Selection Info: cariboo.sd41.bc.ca

• Grade 11 & 12 Programs

Cariboo Hill

Foundation Studies

English 11 or

Communications 11

Social Studies 11 or

BC First Nations 12

A Science 11 A Mathematics 11

Foundation Studies

English 12 or English 12:

First Peoples or Communications12

Grade 12* Grade 12* Grade 12* Grad Transitions 12

Students are expected to take 8 courses, but may choose to take additional coursework offered outside the timetable

Graduation Requirements 12

150 minutes/week of physical activity

30 hours of work experience or community service A student-led interview in grade 12 A graduation transition plan that will help students

set goals for post-secondary education or career pursuits

• Ms. Larisch

Students are now able to accelerate within the school year in

• rder to incorporate AP classes into their educational program:

AP English AP Economics AP Calculus AB AP Physics AP Chemistry AP Computer Science A* AP Psychology AP Macroeconomics AP Biology AP Statistics

AP courses offer:

access to rigorous college-level work

exploration of subjects at a deeper level of learning confidence, time management and study skills advanced research and communication skills creative, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Advancement/AP

Benefits of AP:

AP can replace a grade 12 ministry course for graduation AP class mark/grade can be used as an admission course for

university applications in place of a ministry course

Optional AP May exam mark can be used for first year

university course credit (4=86%, 5=96%)

• ie. AP Statistics = Stat 101(3)/SFU or Stat 200(3)/UBC
• ie. AP Biology = BISC 101(4) & BISC 102(4)/SFU

BIOL 1st year(8)/UBC

Advancement/AP

Independent Directed Studies:

allows students to study in more detail a topic of their

interest

area of study extends learning from a ministry course

• ffers an independent but supported program of

study

earns 1 credit for every 30 hours of study, up to 4

credits=120 hours

Talk to your counsellor… Apply at: burnaby.online@sd41.bc.ca

• IDS – Independent Directed Studies

• External Credits
• Language Certificates/Assessments/Challenge
• Sports, Athletics, Coaching
• Cadets, 4-H, Guides, Scouts
• Water Safety, First Aid
• ICBC Driver Training
• Music, Dance, Drama

External credits may be obtained in areas outside of school

• Career Programs
• Ms. Karen Jackson

Something for Everyone!

• WEX 12A is an elective, four-credit course for Grade 11 and 12

students with credit granted at the end of Grade 12

Organized into eight program areas:

• Business
• Fine Arts
• Fitness
• Health
• Liberal Arts
• Science
• Tourism
• Trades & Technology

90 hours of work experience that provides a unique source of

valuable experience and information that directly impacts post- secondary decisions

Career Preparation Program CPWE 12

These programs offer a unique partnership with post-secondary institutions or local industries. Students can:

begin formal apprenticeship training earn graduation credits gain recognized industry certification develop industry-standard portfolios of their work make invaluable connections in their chosen field

Industry Training Programs

• Ms. Jackson Will Be Visiting Classes To Discuss

ACE-IT And Work Experience Programs

• Industry Training Programs

Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training (ACE-IT) Automotive Collision Repair Baking Auto Refinishing & Prep Painting & Decorating Auto Service Technician Pipefitting Carpentry Computer Network Technician Construction Electrician Fitness Leadership Instructor Cooks Training Hotel & Event Management Hair Stylist Film & Broadcast Metal Fabrication Graphics/Media Arts Plumbing Music Production & Technology

Two new programs!:

• Mechatronics (Robotics) (South)
• Health Sciences Program (Gr 12’s) (Afternoons at

Moscrop/BCIT)

Questions re: Career Programs or Industry Training Programs? Email: Karen.Jackson@sd41.bc.ca

Industry Training Programs

• General University Requirements
• English 12 (min. 60% for SFU & 70% UBC)
• Academic 12
• Academic 12
• Academic 12
• Math requirements 11/12* (min. 60% SFU)
• Language requirements 11*

• Program Requirements?

Faculty of Science at SFU English 12 Precalculus12 Two of: Bi 12, Ch 12, Ph 12 Geol 12, Geo 12 Physics 11/Chemistry 11 Faculty of Science at UBC English 12 Precalculus 12 One of: Bi 12, Ch 12, Ph 12, Geol 12 One Additional Academic 12 Physics 11/Chemistry 11 September 2013 admission averages for Faculty of Science: UBC-Van 88%, UBC-OK 75%, SFU 87%, UVIC 75%

Application Dates

Deadline for University Applications: UBC – January 31 SFU/UVIC – Feb 28 Langara Begin October Thompson Rivers University Begin October U Fraser Valley Begin October Douglas Begin October Kwantlen Begin November ECUAD Deadline January 15 Capilano Deadline March 31

BCIT – Ongoing And Program Dependent

• Questions?

Please contact your child’s counsellor Attend Post-Secondary Night in November Visit our website for Course Selection Info: cariboo.sd41.bc.ca