Senior Programming Presentation Grades 10 & 11 February, 2016
Argyle Counselling and Student Services Educational Counselling Personal Counselling Career Counselling
Programming Timeline February 2 Grade 8 – 11 Parent Programming meeting Feb. 2 – Feb. 25 Gr. 8 – 11 Course Programming Students discuss course selection with parents, counsellor and/or teachers Feb. 26 Course selection forms due to counsellors Process of Timetable construction begins March April 8 Final date for course selection changes April 29 Course Verification sent home with students
Work Backwards
Education in the 21 st century The Provincial Standing Committee on education reforms identified several educational issues such as: • Approx 7.6 of the BC population is currently receiving income assistance • Fully 84% of them have not completed grade twelve • However, Grade 12 will not be sufficient to meet the future workforce needs: • “Employment projections estimate that more than 70% of the projected job openings by 2013 will require post secondary completion.” Post secondary education has two positive effects for the provincial economy: 1. Produces qualified individuals able to secure employment and contribute in providing government services. 2. Helps reduce the number of people needing social assistance.
A 2003 study by the Alberta Ministry of Advanced education found that: a high school graduate can expect to earn $30,888 for full-time, year-round work a person with a bachelor’s degree earns $43,510 someone with an advanced degree $51,914
The Trades • Unemployment among trades is half that of the rest of the population • A 2007 survey of grads from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Edmonton) 5 years out found some trades grads salaries were higher than medical school students who graduated in the same year. • Trades also require credentials, but programs usually last 1-2 years instead of the 4-10 years university degrees require.
Post-Secondary Requirements • dependent on school and program of study **Check websites** Most BC Universities GPA - based on English 12 plus 3 approved academic course a range of averages B-A - check “recommended” not minimum Some out of Province Universities - based on Eng 12 plus 4 approved academic Broadbased applications – “Personal Profiles” - extra-curricular activities - community involvement - volunteer work - leadership
Post-Secondary Requirements - Students self-report marks (once) - Students complete PSI in TP12 - Official grades are sent to post-secondary schools after term two reporting period - Personal Profile - Possible Personal Video submission/interview Admission - Your online identity will be checked - What is on your facebook account? - How are you represented on the www??
Post-Secondary Requirements Admission: English Standards - English Language Standards - 3 years of English in Canada - 4 years in Canada and elsewhere - 70% on English Provincial exam - 80% for blended mark avoids LPI for 1st year English at UBC ** **Check websites for full details**
Post-Secondary Requirements Technical, Trade and Art Institutions • apply early • requirements depend on program of study • pre-entry test may be required •may range from graduation to specialty courses / portfolios **Check websites for full details**
Cost of post-secondary Costs vary by program 1. College approx. $250-$500 a course + fees approx. $300 + books $600-$1000 + living expenses 2. University approx. $600 a course + fees approx. $600 + books $1000-$2000 + living expenses 3. Full-time studies could cost you over $7000 a year for 8 courses or more. Then you need to add living expenses on top of that. 4. If you are an International student it will cost you 2-3X more.
Wondering where post-secondary options might lead to?
Course Requests Graduation Requirements G Specific Post Secondary Program/ O Entry Career Entry Requirements A Requirements L
Grade 12 Graduation Requirements 80 credits over Grades 10-12 including the courses below: • Language Arts 10 (4 credits) * • Social Studies 10 (4 credits) • Mathematics 10 (4 credits) * • Science 10 (4 credits) * • Planning 10 (4 credits) • PE 10 (4 credits) 48 credits of • Mathematics 11 (4 credits) Required courses • Social Studies 11(4 credits) * • Language Arts 11 (4 credits) • Science 11 or 12 (4 credits) • Language Arts 12 (4 credits) * • Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12(4 credits) • Graduation Transition 12 (4 credits) • Transition Planning 12 (2 credits) • 28 elective credits (AT LEAST 16 MUST BE AT THE GRADE 12 LEVEL) • Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12 (4 credits) • 30 hours of volunteer OR work (paid) experience (from Grades 10, 11 & 12) • 150 min. per week of physical activity (from Grades 10 - 12) *have provincial exams
Grade 11/12 There are many important factors to consider ! - Extra- Curricular Involvement- Athletics, Drama, Music, Sports, etc… - Peer Pressure- friends, relationships, influence, etc… - Reference Letters - Post-Secondary Requirements - Scholarships - Graduation Requirements - Workload - Jobs In And Out Of School - Service Awards, Résumés, Work Experience, etc - FUN!!! -Keep Your Options Open, But Be Realistic!
Making Course Requests REFER TO THE PROGRAMMING GUIDE FOR DETAILS ON ALL THE AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Academic – a comprehensive program of academic subjects is presented Electives – courses are offered in six different subject areas French Immersion – Grades 8-12 Special Education – learning assistance and learning support programs are offered Career Prep Programs – graduation programs offered to students who wish to combine academic with career exploration DMA – students interested in a career/education path in computer based design and information technologies English Language Learners – ELL program offered to students whose first language is not English
District Enhanced Programs Digital Media Academy Academy info on School District website. Students must register with the district for all Co-op Program Academy programs. Internship International Baccalaureate Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy Dance Academy Field Hockey Academy Hockey Skills Academy Soccer Academy Volleyball Academy Culinary Arts Level 1 Basketball Academy Apprenticeship & Work Experience
Course Selections Refer to the Argyle website for information on: Course Selection Guide Distributed Learning Program Enhanced Programs Choosing High School Mathematics Pathways Graduation Requirements Summer School Post-Secondary Information
DL Center Model The DL Centre is a computer lab, classroom or work space for students to meet with DL teachers for face to face interaction. Main DL Centre: Mountainside Secondary • DL Centre opened daily, until 6:00 • test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support Satellite DL Centres (at each Secondary School) • DL Centre hours posted on school website • test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support DL Centre at Argyle Bryan Lockless / Sean Winter
Registration • meet with your grade counsellor to determine if DL is right for you • forms available from grade counsellor, or online at nvsd44.bc.ca---distributed learning-submit forms to NVDLS • forms will be processed and a login and password sent out in late August/early September • options for DL Summer Session (July and August) will be available in late April • questions? mstanger@sd44.ca, 604-903-3341
New or Revised Courses • Economics 12 • Song Writing/Music Composition (11/12) • Physics 11 Enriched • Skills Exploration 10,11,12 (Application required) • Pre-calculus 12 combined with Calculus 12
Flowchart of Mathematics At Argyle Math 8 Math 9 Math 9 Honours Foundations of Foundations of Apprenticeship and Mathematics & Mathematics & Workplace Math 10 Pre-Calculus 10H Pre-Calculus 10 Apprenticeship and Foundations Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus11 Workplace Math 11 of Math 11 11H Pre- AP Prec Apprenticeship and Foundations Prec 12 & Calculus 12 12/Calc Workplace Math 12 of Math 12 Calculus 12 12
Flowchart of Science At Argyle Science 8 Science 9 Science 10 Science and Earth Physics 11 Chemistry 11 Biology 11 Technology 11 Science 11 Chemistry Biology 12 Geology Physics 12 12 12
Advanced Placement Courses • AP Physics 12 – Physics 11 Enriched required • AP Calculus 12 – Offered as cohort with Pre-Calculus 12
DMA • DMA will operate as a school within a school on day one • Supervised study or DL support in the grade 12 DMA program • Program fees are $100/month or an annual total of $1000/year • Applications Due Friday March 4, 2016 – available online
Argyle Leadership How does it work? - Students will take on leadership roles in the following areas: 1. Coaching – Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, etc. 2. Teaching Assistant – Assist in the delivery of course curriculum to both elementary and junior high school students 3. Community – Organize and execute selected events in both the school and surrounding communities - Students will choose their placements based on their personal interests
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