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Windsor Secondary Course Programming 2019-2020 Grade 11-12 Welcome At Windsor, we acknowledge and honour the history and culture of the Coast Salish people, upon whose traditional territory the North Vancouver School District resides. We
At Windsor, we acknowledge and honour the history and culture of the Coast Salish people, upon whose traditional territory the North Vancouver School District resides. We express our gratitude to the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nation and we value the opportunity to learn, live and share educational experiences on this traditional territory.
Windsor aspires to be a vibrant learning environment where individuals respect and encourage each other to develop the competencies to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Current Grade 10
q Ms. Roberts: Vice-Principal q Ms. Desjardins: Counsellor (Gr 10 A–G and Choices) q Mr. Martin: Counsellor (Gr. 12 & 10 H - Z)
Current Grade 11
q Ms. Best: Vice Principal q Ms. Maquignaz : Counsellor (Gr. 8 and 11)
q Grad requirements q Post secondary plans q Academic and elective options
English Program French Immersion Program
Required Courses (52 credits) Required Courses (64 credits) – 3 years of French Elective Courses (28 credits) *minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level *4 credits must be Arts or ADST gr 10-12 Elective Courses (16 credits) *minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level *4 credits must be Arts or ADST gr 10-12 Total = 80 credits Total = 80 credits
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 10 * English 11* English Studies 12 Francais Langue 10 Francais Langue 11 (Etudes du cinema et literature francophones) Francais Langue 12 Math 10 Math 11 Career Life Connections 12 (DL) Social Studies 10 Science Humaines 10 Social Studies 11 Histoire 12 Science 10 Science Naturelles 10 any Science 11 PHE 10 Career Life Ed 10 Carrieres 10 Plus ONE Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills & Technologies course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
= French immersion requirements, adding to 13 courses gr 8-12
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Creative Writing (2) and Literary Studies (2) Creative Writing (4) English Studies12 (4)
Composition (2) and Literary Studies (2) Literary Studies (4) Spoken Language 12 (4)
q COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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30 hours of work or community service - paid or unpaid
q PERSONAL INTEGRATED PLAN FOR POST-
GRADUATION
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Career, education, finances, health & well-being
q CAPSTONE PROJECT
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Presentation in May
*Information for graduation will be dispersed in CLC 12
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Graduation Assessments have changed to align with our new curriculum
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Focus is on the demonstration and application of Literacy & Numeracy
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In order to graduate students will write:
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Numeracy Assessment – grade 10 – started 2017/18
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Literacy Assessment – grade 10 – starting in 2019/20
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Literary Assessment – grade 12 – starting in 2020/21
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Literary Assessment – for French Immersion students
q an additional assessment to the 3 above ( start date TBD)
Assessments will be:
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Marked on 4 point proficiency scale
q Emerging / Developing / Proficient / Extending
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Reported separately on transcript
Assessments will NOT be:
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Blended with any school course mark
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Used by the Post Secondary schools at this point
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Used as a pass/ fail Assessment Results: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
q Major changes have taken place in the last 2 years at
UBC and SFU, and may continue to change
q Please check individual Post-Secondary Institute
websites for the most current information
q In general for fall 2020: q UBC considers ALL grade 11 and 12 courses,
dropping the lowest mark for each grade
q SFU considers minimum of 5 ‘academic’ grade 12
courses plus relevant grade 11 courses
Minimum Course Requirements
Requirement Faculty of Arts Faculty of Sciences
English
English Studies 12
English Studies 12
Language
Math
Sciences
Sciences 11)
Biology)
Approved Courses
courses
Requirement UBC Faculty of Science SFU Faculty of Science
English
English Studies 12 (including provincial exam)
mark) Language
Math
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Sciences
Biology)
Two of the following:
Physics 12 Approved Courses
*1 additional approved grade 12 course
Arts and Sciences (University Transfer) Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor Programs
n High school graduation required n English 12 + 2 approved academic
grade 12 courses
n No second language requirement n Any Math 11 (may need to upgrade
at Cap)
n Direct Transfer to UBC 2nd or 3rd yr
n High school graduation required n Requirements vary by Faculty n
Business and Professional Studies
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Global and Community Studies
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Education, Health and Human Development
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Fine and Applied Arts
Capilano University Arts & Sciences Program
Admission = English 12 + 2 “approved courses” listed below:
n Spoken Language 12 n Physics 12 n Anatomy/Physiology 12 n Chemistry 12 n Calculus 12 n Math 12 (any) n Comparative Cultures 12 n Social Justice 12 n Economics 12 n Accounting 12 n Financial Accounting 12 n French 12 & Spanish 12 n Physical Geography 12 n Law Studies 12 n 20th Cent. World History 12
*More options available at www.capilanou.ca
University Transfer Program & Bachelor of Arts
Broad-based admission trend…
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Some program applications might require:
q Supplemental applications q Portfolios q Interviews/Auditions q Evidence of Accomplishments: q leadership q school & community service q
Demonstrate reflective and engaged learning!
q American Institutions q Canadian Universities with NCAA athletics
(eg. SFU football)
q Minimum score 820 on SAT to qualify for NCAA eligibility
(www.elegibilitycenter.org)
q Recommended: write SAT prior to November of grade 12
There are other gateways to get a degree granted from UBC/SFU that have agreements for direct transfer:
q Capilano University q Corpus Christi College (on UBC campus) q Vancouver Community College q Langara College q Douglas College
n Applied and Natural Sciences n Business and Media n Computing and Information Technology n Engineering n Health Sciences n Trades, Apprenticeship and Technician
n Pre-requisites vary depending on the program n Pre-testing for English & Math for some programs n Many programs are first come, first served & have waitlists - apply early,
even in grade 11!
Grade 11 Grade 12
English 11 (Literary Studies or Creative Writing) English Studies 12 any Math 11 Career Life Connections 12 (DL) Social Studies 11 any Science 11
*ONE Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills & Technology course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
Grade 11 Grade 12
English 11 (Literary Studies or Creative Writing) English Studies 12 Français Langue 11 (Etudes du
cinema et literature francophones)
Français Langue 12 Math 11 Career Life Connections Histoire 12 any Science 11
Plus ONE Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills & Technology course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
Education artistique 9 (Culture & communication 9)
q Develop oral language abilities through the exploration of various art forms from the francophone world. q Creative arts such as drama, dance, visual arts and music q Used to explore perspective, varied experiences and cultures in French
Communication orale 11 (Culture & communication 11)
q Continue developing oral language abilities through authentic communication q Explore French culture and history through art, drama, music and various communicative experiences q Students who complete this course may be eligible to participate in a District trip to France
*You can take more than one science
Geometry 12 Open to Gr. 10, 11 & 12 Calculus 2
Intended for study in Majority of Trades & Workforce
Intended for study in Programs NOT requiring theoretical Calculus Intended for study in Programs requiring theoretical Calculus
Sample Future Plans Most Relevant Course Work
Workplace Mathematics 10-11
Foundations & Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10 + Pre-Calculus 11 and 12 (+ recommended Calculus 12 – can be taken simultaneously)
Foundations & Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10 + Foundations 11 (and 12 for UBC) OR Pre-Calculus 11
*Elective selections are dependent on post-secondary requirements
Marketing & Promotion 11:
q (2019-20 only – Alternating year) open to grade
10’s - Ms. Sihota / Ms. Lightman Geometry 12: Mr. Pruner, Room 408 Composition & Production 12:
q (2019-20 only – Alternating year) Music
composition
q Mr. Kozak, Room C21
Spoken Language 12: English dept.
Media Design 10:
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(2019-20 only – Alternating year) open to grade 9’s and 10’s
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Web Development 10:
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(2020-21 only – Alternating year) open to grade 9’s and 10’s
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ì Helps students to develop leadership skills and
knowledge within the school and community
ì X-block class ì Classroom component + practical component ì Examples: tutoring, mentorship, Outdoor School
Counselling, teacher’s assistant, elementary school work, etc
ì Apply with Mr. Barber
q Enable students to gain skills that will be valuable in work q Student’s have opportunities to observe and practice
employability skills required in the workplace
q Identify your focus area (what do you want to do) q Identify what employability skills you already have q WorkSafe: review your rights and responsibilities q Revise or create your resume and cover letter q Review and learn interview skills q Help you understand workplace ethics and
etiquette (how to conduct yourself in your placement)
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Identify your focus area (what do you want to do)
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Identify what employability skills you already have
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WorkSafe: rights and responsibilities in a work placement
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Revise or create your resume and cover letter
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Review and learn interview skills
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Help understand workplace ethics and etiquette (how to conduct yourself in your placement All of the above are introduced in Career Life Education 10 and built upon in Work Experience
MWEX 12A or 12B -- Work Experience (4 credits each)
q Open to grades 10-12 q Can take it inside or outside the timetable q Summer placements available as well q Course work plus a 90 hour job placement q IF your job is in your focus area, all your hours can be used q May earn up to 8 credits within these courses.
Ø Located at Carson Graham Ø Students attend Windsor and then go the Carson for Culinary portion Ø Credits: 16 Ø Earn--Certificate in Professional Cooking More info on the District Web Site under Careers Information Meeting at Carson Graham February 22, 2018 @ 6 pm in the Library Application Opportunity: Feb 12-March 16
Ø This program is for Grade 11-12 students interested in a
career in carpentry and related trades.
Ø Located at West Vancouver Secondary Ø Students receive training every second day, while attending
their own secondary school for core academic subjects.
Ø More info at: http://westvancouverschools.ca/programs/ace-
it
Information Session:
(formerly Secondary School Apprentice (SSA)
q Paid on the job training under the sponsorship of a
certified tradesman/journeyman
q Day 1 work and Day 2 school q Can be in anything (if a family member is in a trade
and you want to go into this field, you can work with them)
q Complete up to 16 credits and 480 hours towards
apprenticeship hours
q Potential $1000 scholarship
q Complete hours within 5 months of graduation
Windsor Website –
http://www.sd44.ca/school/windsor/ProgramsServices/Courses/CareerEducati
Talk with Mrs. Oliver or Mrs. Szymanski Drop by Room 203 Call 604-903-3700 Local 809909 soliver@sd44.ca
q Ministry gives credit for many external activities: q Life Guarding q External Language q Membership on a provincial or national
sports team
q Refereeing at a high level in some sports q ICBC Driver Ed q Check with your counsellor, or check out “External
Credentials BC” on the Windsor Website
q MUST have appropriate documentation
Programs Review & Completion Courses Full Credit Courses
Immersion
See next slide Locations Carson Graham Secondary Carson Graham Secondary Dates Wed July 4 –Thurs July 26 Wed July 4 – Wed August 1 Times 8:30am - 11:15am 8:30am - 12:30pm
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English
Life Science Anatomy & Physiology Creative Writing & Lit. Studies Chemistry Chemistry Foundations & Pre-Calculus of Math English* Creative Writing
Physical & Health Education
Foundations of Math English Studies
Science
Pre-Calculus Foundations of Math Social Studies Physics Pre-Calculus Social Studies Physics
Human Geography 20th Century World History
Online only - visit the Summer Learning website at www.sd44.ca > Schools > Summer Learning Opens à May 1 Closes à June 29 @ noon
http://www.sd44.ca/school/summer/Pages/default.aspx
There are a variety of programs to choose from…
http://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/Academies/Pages/default.aspx
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Hockey Skills Academy (Windsor)
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Soccer Skills Academy (Windsor)
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Dance Academy (Windsor)
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VCC Culinary Arts (Carson)
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International Baccalaureate (IB) (Carson)
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Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy (Carson)
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Outdoor Academy (Sutherland)
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Volleyball Academy (Sutherland)
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Basketball (Seycove)
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Digital Media Academy (Argyle)
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Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10 (Outdoor School)
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North Vancouver School District is offering a number of courses through a combination of on-line learning with some face-to-face teacher support.
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DL Registration Forms available online or from your grade counsellor
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Attach DL Registration Form to your Windsor Course Programming Sheet
http://www.sd44.ca/school/distributed/Pages/default.aspx
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Alternate way to complete core academic courses and electives at the grade 10, 11 and 12 levels
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BC Ministry of Education Curriculum, courses leading to graduation
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Teacher and student interaction can be both “online” and “blended”
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Continuous entry/self-paced or cohort/synchronous
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Learning with a technology focus: using online tools
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flexible: self-paced, anytime, anywhere learning
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frees up student timetable to enroll in additional classes
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supports elite athlete’s training schedules, part-time work schedules
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utilizes 21st century learning skills (technology)
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preparation for online course delivery options in post-secondary and trades programs
English Language Arts: English 10, 11 &12 * French/French Immersion: Carrieres 10 Sciences Humaines 10 French 11 & 12 Humanities: Socials 10 & 11 BC First Nations 12 Geography 12 20th Century World History 12 Law Studies 12 Marketing 12 Math: Workplace Math 10 & 11 Foundations/Pre-Calculus Math 10 Foundations Math 11 &12 Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12 Calculus 12 * Refer to website for specific course
Physical Education: Physical & Health Education 10 Active Living 12 Personal Planning: Career Education 10 Career Life Connections 12 Science: Science 10 Earth Sciences 11 Life Science 11 Anatomy & Physiology 12 Chemistry 11 and 12 Physics 11 and 12
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
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DL Centre opened daily, until 6:00
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test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support Satellite DL Centres (at each Secondary School)
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DL Centre hours posted on school website
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test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support
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encourage your student to set timelines
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monitor timelines
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ask to see the course: check gradebook regularly
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encourage attendance at the DL Centre
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connect with the DL teacher
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meet with your grade counsellor to determine if DL is right for you
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forms available from grade counsellor, or online at nvsd44.ca---distributed learning- submit forms to NVDLS
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forms will be processed and a login and password sent out in late August/early September
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questions? Maureen Stanger, Principal North Vancouver Distributed Learning School Main office: 604-903-3333 dlreg@sd44.ca mstanger@sd44.ca 604-903-3341
q The completion deadline for DL courses used for
competitive admissions average varies from post-secondary institution to post-secondary institution
q Example: DL course to be 100% complete by:
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Jan 31st for SFU
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Feb 1st for UBC q If the course is just required for completion, June is fine.
q Life balance
q Academic responsibilities q Family q Social activities q Extra curricular q Work
q Course load considerations:
q Strengths q Time commitment q Difficult to change schedule once the year has
begun
q “Can I do it???” and “Will I do it???”
q Make certain you fulfill requirements for high school
graduation and post secondary plans
q Check out university pre-requisites (counselling suite
shelves or online)
q Discuss with parents, teachers & counsellors q Don’t be afraid to ask questions q Prioritize your selections q Don’t wait until the last minute!
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Grade 12 Students:
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sign up for 8 courses (do not fill in ”Study Block’ on programming sheet)
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Gr 12’s can apply for a 2nd study block (already receive one for CLC) q
Grade 11 Students: Consider wisely before applying for a “Study Block”.
Note: Post secondary's are looking at course ‘breadth’ in the grade 11 & 12 years q
Application Process:
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an application form is necessary by Feb 21st (see grade counsellor)
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subject to approval by administration
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attach application to programming sheet
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Criteria: excellent attendance, good academic progress, and heavy course load
q For special courses such as LC ,ELL, FN, Choices : q Specialty area teachers will make
recommendations on the most appropriate choices to meet students’ needs
q Enrollment in Windsor’s LC, & Choices programs
will be determined by the School Based Resource Team (SBRT)
q If already enrolled in these courses, speak with
your teacher regarding placement next year
Completed forms must be signed by both the student & the parent or guardian & handed into Student Services by Thursday, February 21, 2019
q Our timetable is based on courses you request when you hand in your programming sheet q It is expected students will take ALL courses they record on the programming sheet q Think carefully about your choices, choose for your future q There may be NO opportunity to make alterations to your timetable in the future
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Grade 10-12 Electives