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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 March Process of Timetable construction begins April 8 Final date for course selection changes April 29 Course Verification sent home with students

Work Backwards

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
• penings 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.

Education in the 21st century

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

• 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.

The Trades

Post-Secondary Requirements

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
• dependent on school and program of

study **Check websites**

• 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 **

Post-Secondary Requirements

**Check websites for full details**

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

Post-Secondary Requirements

**Check websites for full details**

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.

Cost of post-secondary

Wondering where post-secondary options might lead to?

Course Requests

G O A L

Graduation Requirements Specific Program/ Career Entry Requirements Post Secondary Entry 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)
• Mathematics 11 (4 credits)
• 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 12 Graduation Requirements

48 credits of Required courses

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!

Grade 11/12

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

Making Course Requests

District Enhanced Programs

Digital Media Academy Co-op Program 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

Academy info on School District website. Students must register with the district for all Academy programs.

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

Course Selections

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

Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10H

Math 8 Math 9

AP Prec 12/Calc 12 Pre-Calculus 11H

Math 9 Honours

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 12 Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations

• f Math 11

Foundations

• f Math 12

Prec 12 & Calculus 12 Pre-Calculus11 Pre- Calculus 12

Flowchart of Science At Argyle

Science 8 Science 9

Geology 12 Physics 11 Science and Technology 11

Science 10

Chemistry 11 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Biology 11 Biology 12 Earth Science 11

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
• f 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
• n their personal interests

Career Programs

Career Programs at Argyle (application required):

• Co-op is a work experience program which allows

students to gain exposure to a workplace in a field

• f employment that interests them as a possible

career path while still earning credits towards high school graduation. Please talk to Mr. Shaw before you sign up.

• The Internship program allows students to gain

knowledge in a profession while still taking all the courses required for university admission.

Other Career Programs

• Secondary School Apprenticeship Program

Students can earn up to 16 credits towards their high school graduation and accumulate hours towards their apprenticeship. Must register through Mr. Shaw

• Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry

Training (ACE-IT)- equivalent to first level apprenticeship training. Student would be registered at both Vancouver Community College and Argyle Secondary

Grade 11 Course Selections

Grade 12 Course Selections

• Due DATE TO GRADE COUNSELLOR – Friday, Feb. 26th
• course requests determine the school’s timetable & staffing
• Once course Requests are made changes may not be possible.
• students/parents responsible for ensuring students will satisfy

graduation and specific post secondary entrance requirements.

• Electives listed: in the Programming Guide, on the back of the

programming sheet, posted on the Argyle website

• Study Block & DL applications must be handed in with course

selections

Course Requests Decisions

International Students

• must meet the same requirements for graduation
• have additional requirements for entrance to

university

• need to talk to Mr. Ruben about their graduation

and post-secondary plans to ensure they have taken what they need

Helpful Websites

• Ministry of Education

– www.bced.gov.bc.ca

• Post-secondary Planning:

– www.educationplanner.bc.ca

(includes program requirements for all BC schools):

• Career Planning:

– www.bced.gov.bc.cacareers/planning/plan/parents

• Curriculum:

– www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp

• Occupations:

– www.workfutures.bc.ca – www.careers.typefocus.com – www.careercruising.com – www.workinfonet.bc.ca – www.jobfutures.ca – www.destination2020.org

More Information

• Earning credits through external

credentials:

– www.bced.gov.bc.ca/courseinfo/

• Industry training and trade programs:

– www.itabc.ca

• completing grad requirements via

distributed learning:

– www.mybcschool.gov.bc.ca

• finances and planning:

– www.bcsc.bc.ca

Get Involved – Stay Balanced

• School Activities – Clubs
• School Functions – Student Council
• School Athletics – Fall, Winter, Spring
• Community involvement –

– See Argyle Website (Students/Enrichment)

• Volunteering (Neighbourhood House)

– Visit the Career Resource Room

Enrichment Opportunities

• Lions Club – Japan exchange – see Mrs.

Sigurdsson (open to Grade 10’s)

• Shad Valley- www.shad.ca
• MEI – International Academy
• International Woman’s Day Conference
• Balancing Our Minds Conference
• Visit Students/Enrichments for more opportunities

Argyle Athletic Teams

Fall Sports (September – November) Badminton (grades 8-12) Cheer and Dance (grades 8-12) Field Hockey – Jr. Girls (grades 8-10) Field Hockey – Sr. Girls (grades 11-12) Football – Jr. and Sr. Boys Rugby – Bantam Boys Soccer – Jr. and Sr. Boys Swimming (grades 8-12) Volleyball - Senior Girls (grades 11-12)) X-Country (grades 8-12)

Winter Sports (November – March)

Basketball – Senior Boys (grades 11-12) Basketball - Senior Girls (grades 11-12) Curling (grade 8-12) Gymnastics (grade 8-12) Skiing & Snowboarding (grade 8-12) Wrestling (grade 8-12)

Spring Sports (March – June) Golf (grades 8-12) Mountain Biking (grades 8-12) Rugby – Senior Boys (grades 11-12) Soccer - Senior Girls (grades 11-12) Tennis (grades 8-12) Track and Field (grades 8-12) Ultimate - Senior (grades 11-12)

Scholarship & Bursary Information

Research, Research, Research……

Provincial Government Scholarships and Awards

Must meet graduation requirements and be a Canadian citizen

Graduation Program Examination Scholarship

excellence in academics ($1000 / $2500)

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application is required; students will be automatically receive the Examination Scholarship if they:

 Ranks among the top 5,000 scholarships students in BC (based on

Provincial Exam results from grade 10-12)

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AP scores do not count towards scholarships.

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$2500 500 is awarded to the top

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20 scholarship students in the province and to students who receive in all provincial exams

Provincial Government Scholarships and Awards

Must meet graduation requirements and be a Canadian citizen

District Scholarships (2,500 additional awards this year)

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excellence in non non-ac academ emic ( ($100 $1000)

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Argyle is usually allotted 20 - 25 of these awards

Argyle Scholarships

 There is a pool of available scholarships and bursaries decided at the school level by Argyle’s Scholarship Committee ($225 - $2000)  One application form – available online  General criteria includes: academic standing volunteer service within the school/citizenship extracurricular involvement within the school  Specific Criteria – depends on Scholarship or Bursary  Refer to the Argyle Scholarship and Bursary Information Booklet for details

Award Winners

►Argyle Grads routinely win scholarships

totally $500,000 - $1,000,000

Recipe for Success

• Attendance and punctuality
• Commit to the process – focus in

class, homework and home study

• Support from home for effort,

and education

• Commitments to family and

school come first, social time last

Academics

Extra Curricular Activities School & Community Service