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WELCOME TO KSS

KSS Parent Advisory Council

PAC Co-Presidents - Joy Godel & Brenda Maier Meetings once a month at 6 PM

Kelowna Secondary School (Fast Facts)

• 1800 students
• 98 Teachers
• Almost 800 blocks of courses
• Dual Track French and English
• Sports, Fine Arts, Music and Academics
• 4 Blocks per day; 2 semesters

Grade 10’s must select a minimum of 8 courses which = 32 Credits

Example:

• 1. Math 10

= 4 credits

• 2. English 10

= 4 credits

• 3. Science 10

= 4 credits

• 4. Social Studies 10

= 4 credits

• 5. PE 10

= 4 credits

• 6. Language 10

= 4 credits

• 7. Woodwork 10

= 2 credits

• 8. Metal 10

= 2 credits

• 9. *Career Life 10A

= 2 credits

• 10. Textiles 10

= 2 credits

The equivalent of 8 full blocks = 32 credits

What else is required?

You must have 4 credits in an elective(s): a Fine Arts course or an Applied Skill in order to graduate.

How does KSS work?

The year is split into two semesters: First semester: September to the end of January Second semester: February to the end of June Some courses are linear and run all year: September to June. For example Band 10 and English 10.

Some elective courses only run for a “Term” which is half a semester, so they are worth fewer credits.

• Ex. Woodwork 10 (Sept-Nov) = 2

credits

Scenarios

September to January February to June Semester 1 Regular Program with a Language Semester 2

• 1. English 10
• 1. Math 10
• 2. PE 10
• 2. Metalwork / Woodwork
• 3. SS 10
• 3. Language
• 4. Career 10A / Foods 10
• 4. Sc 10

September to January February to June Semester 1 Regular Program with no Language Semester 2

• 1. English 10
• 1. Math 10
• 2. PE 10
• 2. Career 10A / Woodwork
• 3. SS 10
• 3. Metal / Electronics
• 4. Textiles 10 / Foods 10
• 4. Sc 10

Semester 1 French Program with Band Semester 2 Semester 1 Regular Program with no Language Semester 2

• 1. English 10 / Band
• 2. PE 10
• 2. Robotics 10 / Career 10A
• 3. SCH 10
• 3. Math 10
• 4. Fral 10
• 4. Sc 10

NEW PROGRAMS & COURSES

• Academy of Indigenous Studies (20 credits)

○ Indigenous Culture & Leadership 10-12 ○ English First Peoples 10-11 ○ BC First Peoples 12

• Culinary Arts 10 (10 week)
• Intro Layout & Design 10 (10 week)
• Concert Band 10 “Show Band 10”

Math 10 – 3 options

Workplace Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math Honours

Workplace Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math Honours

Math 10 – 3 options

• Designed for students for

entry into some programs at the college level, for trades and technical schools or for students who plan to go directly into the work force.

Workplace Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math Honours

Math 10 – 3 options

• Designed for students for

entry into some programs at the college level, for trades and technical schools or for students who plan to go directly into the work force.

• Often required for

university entrance and some College Programs.

Workplace Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math Honours

Designed for students with an extremely strong work ethic. This is an advanced, accelerated course.

Math 10 – 3 options

• Designed for students for

entry into some programs at the college level, for trades and technical schools or for students who plan to go directly into the work force.

• Often required for

university entrance.

MATH RECOMMENDATION

Outside of Timetable

• Debate
• Yoga & Wellness
• Theatre Production
• Chamber Choir
• Jazz Studies
• Orchestra
• Rhythm &

Blues/Marching Band

• Vocal Jazz

For French Immersion students...

In order to graduate with a French Immersion “Dogwood”... Francais langue - FRAL (gr. 10, 11 and 12) Sciences humaines (gr. 10 and 11) plus... One other 4 credit course taught in French: Sciences Naturelles 10 / Mathematiques 10 / Education a la Carriere 11 /Perspectives Mondiale 11/12

So, it’s decision time!

• Check KSS Viewbook (online)
• Discuss with your parents/teachers
• Complete Course Selection Sheet (FI/Eng)
• Make sure you have a minimum of 32 credits
• Hand-in your sheet to your teacher before

Knox: March 1 KLO: March 1

• Parent Night at KSS Feb 26, 6:00pm

What’s next?

*We will be sending verification sheets (confirmation of course choices) back to you.

• Actual timetables will be distributed with

your year end report card.

• Late changes will be accepted up until July

6th

• No changes will be made in September.