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Ms. Pooni (A-K) Mr. Sall Ms. Smalley (L-Z)

Ms. Pooni (A-K) Mr. Sall Ms. Smalley (L-Z). Gr. 9 10 Course Selection 2014/2015. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS. Info from Counsellors Research: Read Course Descriptions (online) Check Pre-Requisites Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Requirements Consult:

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Ms. Pooni (A-K) Mr. Sall Ms. Smalley (L-Z)

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  1. Ms. Pooni(A-K)Mr. SallMs. Smalley (L-Z) Gr. 910 Course Selection 2014/2015

  2. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS • Info from Counsellors • Research: • Read Course Descriptions (online) • Check Pre-Requisites • Graduation Requirements • Post-Secondary Requirements • Consult: • Parents (Parent Night: Wed. Feb 19, 7pm) • Counsellor or Career Advisor (Ms. Derksen)

  3. 4. Entering Courses • Enter on Parent Connect – ask office for password • Choose 8 courses and 2 alternates • Input by Mar. 14th • If you click “Final” then you’ve locked in your choices, and need to call the office to “un-Save” them

  4. GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS*Dogwood Diploma* *each course = 4 credits* MINIMUM 80 CREDITS Most students graduate with 96 – 100 credits (some up to 120)

  5. REQUIRED COURSES (*Prov. Exam) • a Math 10 *(20%) • a Math 11 • Socials 10 • Socials 11 *(20%) • Science 10 *(20%) • a Science 11 • PE 10 • Planning 10 • English 10 *(20%) • English/Com 11 • English* or Com 12* (40%) • 3 other Grade 12 Courses • Grad Transitions 12 See handout on back of worksheet

  6. Gaining Credits (Gr.10-12) • Delview Courses • Online Courses • Summer School • Previous School • External Credits: • Music, Dance,… • Drivers Ed Course • Sports (Regional+) • Cadets, Lifeguard,… • Work Experience, ACE-IT, Apprenticeship • Language Challenge • Register in October, write in Jan/Feb • Language from other country • Gr. 7-9 schooled in another language • (gr. 6-8 for Korea)

  7. DELTA ACADEMIES • Baseball - Sands • Cadets - Seaquam • Dance - Delta Sec • Film - Acting- Ladner • Film - Production- Ladner • Golf - Seaquam • Hockey - Burnsview • Hockey - South Delta • Lacrosse - Delta Sec • Soccer - South Delta and Sands • Softball – Seaquam

  8. Grade 10 Program • English 10 • Science 10 • A Math 10 • Social Studies 10 • PE 10 • Planning 10 • Elective • Elective

  9. English English 10 Communications 11 English 11 Writing 12 English 12 Literature 12 Communications 12 We advise you choose Engl or Com based on Teacher Recommendation

  10. Socials Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 Psychology 11 Psychology 12 Law 12 History 12 Economics 12 Comparative Civilization 12 (not UBC) Geography 12

  11. Science Science 10 Earth Science 11 Physics 11 Biology 11 Sci & Tech 11 Teacher Recommended Chemistry 11 C+ C+ C+ Chemistry 12 Biology 12 Physics 12 Geology 12

  12. Math 8 Math Math 9 Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 AW. Ma. 10 Pre-Calculus 11 Foundations Math 11 AW Math 11 Pre-Calculus 12 Foundations Math 12 Calculus 12

  13. Math Pathways • Foundations & Pre-Calculus • Topics include: • Algebra & Numbers • Functions and Relations • Measurement • **For MOST college/university-bound students**

  14. Math Pathways • Apprenticeship & Workplace • Topics include: • Measurement • Geometry • Algebra • Numbers Good for entry into majority of trades and other jobs in the work force.

  15. How To Pick Math Course • Look at the topics: Which ones interest you? • Talk to your teacher: Which course(s) can you succeed in? • Talk to your counsellor: Do your career goals and math interests/aptitude match up? Discuss how you can change paths in university so you don’t need to leave every door open now. • Talk to your parent: Discuss how to meet the grad requirement for Math 11 and university entrance requirements without torturing yourself.

  16. Languages French 8 French 9 Intro. Spanish 11 (SFU) French 10 French 11 Spanish 11 French 12 Spanish 12

  17. BUSINESS • KEYBOARDING 11 • Typing (like KB 9) • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 10 • Office programs like spreadsheets, databases • BUSINESS EDUCATION 10 • Intro to communications, marketing, finance and the world of business • ACCOUNTING 11 • Keeping track of money & finances

  18. Home Economics Physical Education & Planning • Foods 10 • Family Studies 11 • Families • Human Development • Personal Growth • Relationships • Textiles 10 • Sewing • PE 10 & Planning 10 are required, and often run together at Delview

  19. Technology Education • Aboriginal Woodwork 10 • Creative woodwork based on First Nations culture & traditions • Woodwork 10 • Metalwork 10 • Power Technology 10 • Engines, making power with machines • Electronics 10 • Electrical circuits & components • CAD/Drafting 10 • Computer aided architectural design

  20. Visual Arts • Visual Arts 10 (General) • 2D and 3D • Visual Arts 10 (Ceramics & Sculpture) • 3D • Media Arts 10 • Video production, camera, photoshop… • Computer Animation 10 • 3D modelling & animation • Project-based • Yearbook 11 • X-Block after school • 9th course • Full year commitment • Should have Media experience

  21. Performing Arts Drama Music • Drama 10: Theatre Performance • Theatre Company 10 • X-Block • Theatre Production 10 • X-Block • Set design, lighting, sound • Directing & Scriptwriting 11 • X-Block • Acting Experience • Junior Band 10 • Senior Band 10 • Guitar 10 – no experience needed New: • Choral Music/Musical Theatre 10 • Group and/or individual singing

  22. Help Get Help • Peer Tutoring 10 • Application Process • Get form from Counsellor or LA teacher • Aptitude & Reliability • Help gr.8’s who struggle with their courses • Strategies for Learning 10 • LA/LD • There is a process for being referred • ELL 10 • Speak to Ms. Stevens if you need more ELL courses next year

  23. NOTE Your Counsellor needs to know about Summer School or Online courses you plan to take See Counsellor if you want to “double up” (e.g. take Math 9 and Math 10 in one year) Make informed and realistic requests Consider Post Secondary requirements

  24. ADD COURSES IN MARCH • Go to Delview’s website & Read course selection booklet • Complete course selection with your parents through Parent Connect by March 14. • Forgot Password? Ask at Office • Parent Night on Feb. 19, 7pm in the library

  25. SELECTING COURSES • PARENT CONNECT • 8 choices + 2 alternates • Choose 9 if taking Yearbook, Theatre or Band • Peer Tutoring requires an application • Strategies (LA/LD) courses – there is a process if you want this extra support – see Counsellor

  26. What Does Life After High School Look Like? • Part-time work • Full-time work • Part-time work and school • Student exchange programs/Travel • Canadian Armed Forces • Trades • Private Colleges • College and University ALL OF THESE WANT TO KNOW YOU HAVE GOOD CHARACTER, PERSEVERANCE, RELIABILITY – START NOW!

  27. College Admissions • Each college has specific entry requirements for each program. • All institutions want you to do well in English! Sometimes Math and Science too. • Graduation from high school is needed. • University Transfer programs allow students to upgrade courses and thus enter university if so inclined. SO WORK HARD NOW!!

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