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Course Planning 2019

This informative session will guide Grade 8 and Grade 9 parents through the process of making decisions about courses for their children. Topics covered include graduation requirements, required courses, elective options, summer school opportunities, career development programs, and language requirements.

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Course Planning 2019

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  1. Course Planning 2019 Parent Night Grade 8 going into 9 next year Grade 9 going into 10 next year

  2. Making decisions about courses….

  3. Decision Making About Courses • Exploration phase • Courage to gain new skills & experiences • Work & Life Skills • Perseverance & Character

  4. GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS Average student graduates with 96 – 100 credits (some up to 120) *each course = 4 credits* MINIMUM 80 CREDITS

  5. REQUIRED COURSES • a Math 10 • a Math 11 • Numeracy Assessment (gr.10) • Socials 10 • A Socials 11 or 12 • Science 10 • a Science 11 • Physical Health & Educ. 10 • English 10 • A Language Arts 11 • English Studies 12 • Graduation Literacy Assessment (gr 10 & 12) • 3 other Grade 12 Courses • Career-Life 11 & Career-life connections (= 8 credits total) • 1 course: Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills, and Technology

  6. Grade 9 Program • English 9 • Science 9 • Math 9 • Social Studies 9 • PE 9 • Elective • Elective • Elective

  7. Grade 10 Program • Innovation 10 • Lit Studies 10 • Socials 10 • Science 10 • Independent Directed Studies 10 • A Math 10 • PE 10 • Elective • Elective • Literary Studies 10 • Science 10 • A Math 10 • Social Studies 10 • PE 10 • Elective • Elective • Elective

  8. Summer School Grade 8-9 Skill building (JULY) • 3 weeks at North Delta Secondary • Remedial for students with 40-49% • Courses: Math, English, Socials, Science Grade 10 Full credit (JULY-AUG) 5 weeks at North Delta Secondary Inform Counsellor if taking summer school courses.

  9. Career Development Programs • Youth Train in Trades (formerly known as ACE IT) • Youth Work in Trades (formerly known as SSA) • Work Experience Program

  10. DELTA ACADEMIES • Baseball - Sands • Dance - Delta Sec • Farm School – Boundary Bay • Film - Acting - Ladner • Film - Production - Ladner • Golf - Seaquam • Hockey - Burnsview • Hockey - South Delta • Lacrosse - Delta Sec • Soccer - South Delta and Sands • Softball – Seaquam • Cadets – Seaquam • Opera and Performance Academy • Basketball - Delview/ND (@ the Oval)

  11. English English 9 Lit Studies 10 An English 11 EN 10, 11, & 12 are required for graduation English Studies 12

  12. Socials Social Studies 9 Psychology 11 Social Studies 10 SS10 & a SS11 or 12 course are required for graduation A Social Studies 11 or 12 course Psychology 12

  13. Science 9 Science Science 10 SC 10 & a SC 11 are required for graduation Earth Science 11 Physics 11 Chemistry 11 Life Science 11 Science for Citizens 11 Other Science 12 courses

  14. Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Workplace 10 Foundations 11 Workplace 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Foundations 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Entry into the majority of trades or direct entry to the workplace Post-Secondary programs not requiring theoretical calculus Optional: Calculus 12 Post-Secondary programs requiring theoretical calculus Math Math 9

  15. Math Pathways • Workplace Topics include: • Measurement • Geometry • Algebra • Number • Statistics & Probability 3-4 hours homework per week Good for entry into majority of trades and other jobs in the work force.

  16. Math Pathways • Foundations Topics include: • Relations & Functions • Financial Math • Geometry • Measurement • Number, Logical Reasoning • Statistics & Probability **For MOST college/university-bound students** 5-6 hours homework per week For post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus.

  17. Math Pathways • Pre-Calculus • **80% and higher recommended Topics include: • Algebra & Number • Relations & Functions • Trigonometry • Permutations • Combinations & Binomial Theorem • Measurement 8-10 hours homework per week For post-secondary studies in programs that require the study of theoretical calculus (Engineering, Commerce, Medicine)

  18. Do I Need a 2nd Language? • A second language is not required for graduation • 2nd language to Grade 11 may be required for University entrance, if apply straight from high school • UBC: Language 11 (French 11, Spanish 11, Punjabi 11…) • SFU: Intro 11 (Spanish 11 Beginners) or Language 11 • 2nd language often not needed if you do first 2 years at Kwantlen or Douglas, then transfer to SFU or UBC for 3rd and 4th years. • Most Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2nd language • Language Challenge – apply in October

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

  20. Courses (Grade 9 – 12)Physical and Health Education • Physical Health & Education • Gr.10 required, PHE 10 Leadership • Physical Education 11/12 are co-ed electives • Fit For Life 11/12 for girls • Super Fit 11/12

  21. BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING 10 Introduction to communications, finance and marketing INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9 Basic computer literacy, web design, HTML and CSS COMPUTER STUDIES 10 Microsoft Office programs like spreadsheets, databases, media, web design, and programming ACCOUNTING 11 Keeping track of financial records

  22. Home Economics Textiles 9-12 • No experience needed, fashion design, hand/machine sewing • Knitting,crocheting Foods 9-12 • Work in groups • Plan meals, Nutrition

  23. Technology Education • Electronics 9-12 • Electrical circuits & components • Metalwork 9-12 Can openers, metal frames,keychains and signholders • Woodwork/Indigeous 9-10 Learning By Making and Doing • Engineering 10-General • Design, project based • Laser cutter use, 3-D printer • ADST 9 –12 Tech Ed/Girls • Wood or Metal projects • CAD/Drafting 9-12 • Computer aided architectural design • DIY Home Maintenance 9-12 • teaching skills to fix/repair • households

  24. Performing Arts Drama & Dance Music • Beginner Band 9 ,10* • Junior Band 9 * • Dance 9,10 • Guitar 9,10 • Show Choir 9,10 *No experience needed * Outside timetable (mornings) • Theatre Performance 9,10 • Theatre Company • Drama 9,10

  25. Media and Visual Arts • Media Design 9-12 • Video production, camera, photoshop… • Computer Animation 10-12 • 3D modelling & animation • Project-based • Visual Arts 10: Art Studio • Visual Arts 10: C&S • Yearbook 11/12 • X-Block after school • Full year commitment • Should have Media/Graphic experience

  26. Get Help • Strategies for Learning 9-12 • LA/LD • There is a process for being referred • ELL 9-12 • Speak to Ms. Farynaif you need more ELL courses next year • Peer Tutoring 10-12

  27. SELECTING COURSES • PARENT CONNECT • Grade 9/10 (5 Required + 3 Elective) +2 Alternatives • Can choose Yearbook, Theatre Co., or Band as an 8th or 9th course • Online courses do not count in your 8

  28. PICK YOUR COURSES • Parent Connect opens Apr 2– Apr 9 • Forgot Password? Ask at Office • Mid-April cuts to undersubscribed courses; you will be informed, then can make changes online

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