~ Grade 11 Course Planning ~

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Grade 11 Course Planning
Seaquam Secondary

• 20010 2011

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Overview

• Overview of Graduation Requirements
• Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements
• Grade 12 courses
• What about Math?
• What about a Language?
• Resources
• Questions

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2004 Graduation Program
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Graduation Requirements
Language Arts 10 4 Credits Language Arts 11
(English or Communication) 4 Credits Language
Arts 12 (English or Communication) 4 Credits
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies 10 4 Credits Social Studies 11
or Civics 11 4 Credits
SCIENCE
Science 10 4 Credits A Science 11 or 12 4
Credits
MATH
Math 10 4 Credits Math 11or 12 4 Credits
P.E.
Physical Education 10 4 Credits
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4
Credits
F.A. A.S.
Planning 10 4 Credits Graduation
Transition 4 Credits
OTHER
ELECTIVES
Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28
Credits
80 Credits
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Provincial ExamsTHERE IS NOW ONLY ONE!

• English 12 (40)
• Optional.or is it.?
• Final mark is a blend of school marks and
  provincial examUBC and SFU will either take your
  blended or your school mark. Whichever is
  highest.

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LPI

• What is it? The Language Proficiency Index (LPI)
  assesses the reading and writing proficiency of
  prospective and current students for entrance
  into academic programs or first-year English
  courses.
• LPI TEST DATE IS APRIL 19th _at_ Seaquam
• Sign up at LPItest.ca

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Graduation Requirements

• Volunteer or Work Hours
• 30 Hours
• Physical Activity Hours
• Proof of 150 minutes per week.
• Your plan for the future Grad Trans booklet
  and interview.

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Thats GraduationNow what about
Post-Secondary?
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University of British Columbia
Entrance to University

• Do you have the courses to go to a major
  university?
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• ARTS English 12 and 3 other approved courses
  (each university lists their approved
  courses).
•   SCIENCE Chem 11 Physics 11 English 12,
  Math12, and 2 other grade 12 courses with at
  least one from Bio12, Chem12, Geology 12, or
  Physics12
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• ENGINEERING English 12, Chem11 Chem12,
  Math12, Phys11 Phys12,
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Entrance to University

• Past GPAs needed to gain entrance to UBC

01 03 05 10 11
ARTS 77 82 82 85 mid 80s
SCIENCES 82 87 89 91 Low to mid 90s
ENGINEERING 83 81 80 85 Low to mid 80s
COMMERCE All require personal profiles 92 89 84 93 Mid to high 90s
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Entrance to University

• Simon Fraser University
• Admission averages range from 80 to 95
• Business minimum required Admission 80 broad
  based application.
• Communications 80
• Arts 82
• Sciences 85
• Engineering 85
• Going to play a sport at SFU? SFU is now part of
  the NCAA, which means if you are playing sports
  at SFU you will have to write an SAT.

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Entrance to University

• University of Victoria
• Minimum admission average is between 67-80
• Humanities/Social Sciences/Sciences 75
• Business 80
• Child Youth Care 75
• Computer Science 75
• Engineering 77
• Fine Arts 67
• (Music/Theatre/Visual Arts audition or
  portfolio mandatory)
• Fine Arts (Art History) 75
• Fine Arts (Writing) 87
• Health Info Science 75

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Going South?

• Admission to US schools is based not only on
  academics, but also extracurricular activities
  and SAT results. As such, unlike Canadian
  universities, there is no set average for
  admission.
• Be sure to write an SAT this year or next. See
  collegeboard.org
• You can apply to multiple schools with one
  application commonapp.org
• If you are pursuing an athletic opportunity, be
  sure to talk to your coach

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Post Secondary Studies

• In order to choose the best institution to attend
  for your post secondary studies, you will want to
  conduct your own research.
• Initial research online is an effective way to
  learn current information about each individual
  school and its campuses. Students should
  research all colleges or universities in order to
  make an educated decision. Look for schools that
  will provide you with opportunities that suit
  your needs, both educationally and socially.
  Another key decision factor should be to uncover
  a learning institution that will provide you with
  the best options and opportunities after you
  complete your undergraduate studies.
• Note General admission requirements are
  considered in order to be accepted into the
  institution itself. There are likely further
  requirements for individual programs that must be
  researched, and met as well.

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Entrance to College, Tech Institutes, and
University-Colleges

• LANGARA
• KWANTLEN
• DOUGLAS
• BCIT
• Minimum admission requirements
• Grade 12 graduation including English or
  Communication 12
• generally a grade of C to B required
• Selective entry programs have additional course
  requirements.
• Note most have a minimum English language
  requirement with grades ranging from C to B

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What courses do I take next year?
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IB Program

• Questions for next year???
• SL verses HL ?
• Diploma or Certificate
• Entrance to University most universities have
  separate mark conversions for IB
• ie. 4 73 5 86 6 92 7 96
• Chemistry 11?
• DIPLOMA IB students DO NOT SIGN UP FOR GRAD TRANS
• IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING CHANGING YOUR PROGRAM (ie.
  Diploma to Certificate) YOU NEED TO DISCUSS THIS
  FIRST WITH MS . MATTHEWS

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Required Courses

• English 12 / English 12IB / Communications 12
• Grad Transitions
• Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)

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The 2nd Study application(Grad trans is your
1st study)

• That you will be grading with a minimum of 88
  credits with the study
• Good grade 11 attendance and no disciplinary
  issues.
• Student has a minimum of English 12 and 3
  academic courses in their schedule.
• If you are approved no other course will be
  dropped throughout the year.
• Applications can be found through the
  counsellor or online at the Seaquam counselling
  site (under students menu under attachments)

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Elective Options.to name a few..

• Language 10/11/12
• Studio Arts 12 Fabric and Fibre
• Cafeteria Training 11/12
• Caf. 12 Baking and Pastry
• Textile Studies 11/12
• Carpentry Joinery 11/12
• Business Computer Application 11/12
• Accounting 11/12
• Drafting Design 11/12
• Auto Technology 11/12
• Metal Fabrication Machining 11/12
• Info. Comm. Technology 11/12
• Physical Education 11/12
• Yearbook Production 11/12
• Marketing 11
• Economics 12
• Family Studies 11/12
• Industrial Design 11/12
• Photo 11/12

• Psychology 11/12AP
• Peer Tutoring 11/12 (LAC/ESL/Music/PE/Life
  Skills/Core/Art/Technology)
• Concert Band 11/12
• Music 11/12 Jazz Band (X Block)
• Music 11/12 Concert Choir
• Theatre Production Acting 11/12
• Theatre Production 11
• Film and Television/Video 11/12
• Media Arts 11/12 Animation
• Art Foundations 11/12
• Studio Arts 11/12 Printmaking Design
• ESL
• Strategies for Learning (LD/LAC)
• Entrepreneurship 12
• Tourism 11/12
• Computer Science 12 AP
• Guitar 11/12
• Dance 11/12

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Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry
Training (ACE IT) Apprentship
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Mr. B. Tivy btivy_at_deltasd.bc.ca
Career Programs
?Apprenticeships over 100 trades, see the ITA
Website Find a job in an Apprenticable trade
with a Journey Person Learn while you get
paid! Start your Career as early as age 15!
1000 scholarship possible upon completion ?
ACE IT ..get your Level 1 Industry Training in Gr
11/12 20 Programs to choose from, 4 of them at
Seaquam ND. ? SSA ..Secondary School
Apprentice Gr. 10 (age 15) start Working
with a Journey Person? Earn Secondary school
credits as well. ? Work Experience ..explore
any Career area Grade 11/12 Employability
Skills as well as a 90 hr placement in the
community. also Skills Canada
Competitions for the trades
www.itabc.ca http//www.seaquam.ca/
http//fc.deltasd.bc.ca/mmerrick/
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Did you know?

• Career Programs are for everyone!
• 75 of Careers dont need a University Degree to
  start
• Trades and Technical Careers
• Earnings can be over 100,000 yr
• There is a huge demand for skilled workers
• Career Programs in Secondary school
• Get up to a 3 yr head start
• Try out a career before you go to university
• Earn graduation credit credits (up to 20)
• Make connections to the real world

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How do I get started in a Career Program?

• ACE IT Application package and interview
  required
• - Info Night Feb 15 (ND) 16 (SE) _at_ 7pm
• - Package and tips sheet on the Career Programs
  web
• - Due before spring break (March 31st)
• - Takes most students two weeks to get
  application done
• - Successful candidates notified in May/June
• Work Experience Registration form required
• - Form on our website, submit to your counsellor
• SSA have a job in an apprenticable trade?
• - See your Career Programs Facilitator!

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District ACEIT Programs
_at_ Seaquam Secondary
_at_ North Delta Secondary
Construction Electrician Carpenter
Auto Service Technician Cook
_at_ Post Secondary / Trade School (VCC, Kwantlen,
Douglas, BCIT, etc)

• Auto Refinishing Prep Technician
• Baking Pastry Arts
• Horticulture Technician
• Masonry/Bricklaying
• Millwright

Motorcycle Mechanic Painter/Decorator Plumber R
oofer Steel Fabrication Welder
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Professional Cook ACEIT Level 1 Apprentice
students
Auto Service Technician ACEIT Level 1 Apprentice
students
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SSA Apprentices Scholarships
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Apprenticeship Red Seal Programs

• Aggregate Plant Operator
• Agricultural Equipment Technician "Red Seal"
• Aircraft Maintenance Technician
• Aircraft Structural Technician
• Appliance Service Technician "Red Seal"
• Arboriculturist (Urban Forestry)
• Architectural Sheet Metal Worker
• Asphalt Paving/Laydown
• Asphalt Plant Operator
• Automatic Transmission Service Technician
• Automotive Glass Technician
• Automotive Machinist
• Automotive Painter
• Automotive Refinishing Technician "Red Seal"
• Automotive Radiator Manufacturer and Repairer
• Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician
• Automotive Service Technician "Red Seal"
• Automotive Upholsterer
• Automotive Wheel Alignment Brake Service
  Technician

• Dairy Production Technician
• Diesel Engine Mechanic
• Diesel Fuel Injection Mechanic
• Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter
• Domestic/Residential Certified Geothermal
  Technician
• Domestic/Residential Certified Heating Technician
  
• Drywall Finisher
• Electric Motor Systems Technician
• Winder Electrician "Red Seal"
• Electrician, Construction "Red Seal"
• Electrician, Industrial "Red Seal"
• Electronics Communications Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Electronics Technician (Consumer Products) "Red
  Seal"
• Electro-Plater
• Elevator Mechanic
• Embalmer Funeral Director
• Floor Covering Installer "Red Seal"
• Florist

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more.Apprenticeship Red Seal Programs

• Industrial Instrument Mechanic "Red Seal"
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) "Red Seal"
• Industrial Warehouseperson
• Insulator (Heat and Frost) "Red Seal"
• Ironworker Generalist (Ironworker) "Red Seal"
• Landscape Horticulturist
• Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)
• Wall and Ceiling Installer "Red Seal"
• Locksmith
• Log Builder
• Lumber Manufacturing Industry - Benchperson
• Lumber Manufacturing Industry - Circular Sawfiler
  
• Lumber Manufacturing Industry - Sawfitter
• Machinist "Red Seal"
• Marine Engine Mechanic
• Marine Mechanical Technician
• Marine Repair Technician
• Meatcutter
• Metal Fabricator (Fitter) "Red Seal"

• Plasterer
• Plumber "Red Seal"
• Power Line Technician "Red Seal"
• Production Horticulturist
• Railway Car Technician
• Recreation Vehicle Service Technician "Red Seal"
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Refrigeration Mechanic "Red Seal"
• Reinforcing Steel Installer
• Residential Building Maintenance Worker
• Residential Construction Framing Technician
• Residential Steep Roofer
• Rig Technician 1
• Rig Technician 2
• Rig Technician 3 "Red Seal"
• Roofer "Red Seal"
• Security Alarm Installer
• Sheet Metal Worker "Red Seal"
• Sprinkler System Installer "Red Seal"

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Trade, Industry, Post Secondary Tours
VCC Women in Trades Autobody
BCIT Aerospace
BC Ferries DryDock
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Work Experience Examples
Aquarium
Pharmacist
Financial
Advertising
OWL
Carpentry
Science World
Delta COPS
Art Gallery
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ACADEMYS

• Baseball Sands Secondary Gr 8 12 males and
  females
• Dance Delta Secondary Gr 8 12 males and
  females
• Film Acting Delta Manor Education Centre (near
  bus loop in Ladner) Gr 9 12 males and females
• Film Production Delta Manor Education Centre
  (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 9 12 males and
  females
• Hockey Burnsview Secondary 1 block program
  (need to take one other class at BU every
  other morning)
• Gr. 8 12 males and females
• South Delta Secondary 2 block program (first
  block every day need to take 2 other classes
  at SDSS
• Gr 8 12 males and females
• Lacrosse Delta Secondary Gr 9 12 males and
  females
• Soccer South Delta Secondary Gr 8 12 males and
  females
• Softball Seaquam Secondary Gr 8 12 Girls
  only
• Sustainable Earth South Delta Secondary Gr 10
  12 males and females
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ACADEMYS Cont

• Key information All academies, except Burnsview
  Hockey, are two blocks in a students timetable.
• All academies, except SDSS Hockey, have the two
  blocks back to back
• Students can move between their home school and
  an academy school at lunch to participate in an
  academy at another school
• Brochures available at your school office
• Visit the website for more information and
  applications
• http//web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies
• Call 604 952-5374

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The Math Question
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Implications of Math

• Three Pathways
• Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics
  designed to provide students with the
  mathematical understandings and critical-thinking
  skills identified for entry into the majority of
  trades and for direct entry into the work force.
  NO UNIVERSITY WILL TAKE THIS MATH FOR ENTRANCE!!
• Foundations of Mathematics designed to provide
  students with the mathematical understandings and
  critical-thinking skills identified for
  post-secondary studies in programs that do not
  require the study of theoretical calculus.
• Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with
  the mathematical understandings and
  critical-thinking skills identified for entry
  into post-secondary programs that require the
  study of theoretical calculus. NEEDED FOR ALL
  UNIVERSITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

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What about a Language?
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What About a Language?stay tuned..
UBC
Language 11 for all faculties
Language 11 for Humanities only
UVIC
SFU
Beginners Language 11 for all faculties

• No Language Requirement

UNBC
Colleges
No Language Requirement
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Language Options

• French 10, 11, 12
• Intro. Spanish 11, Spanish 11,12
• Intro. Japanese 11, Japanese 11, 12

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Language Challenge Exams

• Language Challenge for those students with a
  background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese,
  Punjabi, Korean, German, they may apply to write
  a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12
  credits. Those who challenge the Language 12 exam
  carry on to write the provincial in June.

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Summer School

• 4 Week
• 1 hr 45 min. class
• 2 course maximum
• Reg. based on failure
• No electives

• 6 Week
• 3 hour class
• Morning or Afternoon
• No electives

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Night School _at_ Delview

• Many core courses offered based on numbers
• Mondays / Wednesdays
• Tuesdays / Thursdays
• No electives

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Online Courses

• Deltas online school is called Delta Access
  check website for course availability
• Spring / Summer session in all courses currently
  offered
• COURSES NEED TO BE 50 DONE BY CHRISTMAS IF YOU
  ARE GOING TO COUNT THEM TOWARDS UNIVERSITY
  ENTRANCE!
• Online courses also available through
• Vancouver (VLN), EBUS
• Surrey (Surrey Connect),
• Fraser Valley (FVDES)

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External Credits

• Students may earn credits toward graduation
  through training programs outside of school
• Dance (Royal Academy of Dance)
• Music (Royal Conservatory of Music)
• Sports (Provincial or National team level)
• Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)
• Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification)
• Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours)
• Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours)
• Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program)
• First Aid (WCB level II and III)
• students are asked to bring documentation as
  proof of credit

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Passport to Education

• Offered by the Ministry of Education
• Grades 10 -12
• Earn up to 1000 for post-secondary
• For students demonstrating high achievement in
  academic and non-academic areas
• Based on their best 5 subjects
• Awarded to the top 30 of each grade
• Gr. 10 250
• Gr. 11 250
• Gr. 12 500

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Resources

• Counsellor D. Kidd
• Career Planning
• Career Advisor
• Miss. J. Gehiere AKA MISS G
• jgehiere_at_deltasd.bc.ca
• New Graduation Program
• www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/

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Resources

• There are also one-stop websites that will help
  to put all information at your finger tips with
  links to every post secondary institution across
  Canada. Seaquam is registered to and highly
  recommends accessing an easy to navigate website
  called Career Cruising.
• http//www.careercruising.com/
• username seaquam
• password careers

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Resources

• http//www.educationplanner.bc.ca/
• About Education Planner
• Education Planner provides access to information
  on more than 1600 undergraduate programs at
  post-secondary institutions throughout BC.
• Education Planner is endorsed by the
  post-secondary institutions of BC, managed by the
  BC Council on Admissions and Transfer, and funded
  by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education

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Resources

• http//www.bctransferguide.ca/
• What is transfer?
• Its when one institution gives you credit for
  courses or programs completed at another.
• About a third of all new university students from
  BC are transfer students.

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Scholarships

• studentawards.com
• Individual PSIs list their in house opportunities
  on their websites
• Ministry of Education
• http//www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/

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Student Connect/Parent Connect

• Course selection online starting on February
  22-29th
• Students select courses AS WELL as 3 alternates
• Parents need to go on parent connect and
  authorize picked courses.
• If you forget to register when student connect is
  available you will not have first choice.

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Parent Night

• February 21st Evening For grade 7s to 12s _at_
  630pm

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Questions?

• Volunteering Scholarships
• Scholarship Board in hallway
• Making Good Choices
• Homework
• Behaviour
• Attendance

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Facebook Concern

• To be very careful of what you put on Facebook.
  Future/current employers are watching
  future/current employees.

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Final Questions???