Welcome to Handsworth Grads of 2021...GRAD 2018 CURRICULUM CHANGES Students on the 2018 Graduation...

Welcome to

Handsworth Grads of

2021

Welcome to

Handsworth Grads of

2021

CounsellorDana Millar

dmillar@sd44.ca

Mark Barrett

mbarrett@sd44.ca

The Handsworth Community develops empowered, innovative,and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity.

2018 Graduation Program80 Credits Over 3 Years

52 required course credits (12 courses)

28 OR MORE elective credits (7 courses)

8 credits of career education

Graduation ProgramRequired Courses 52 Credits–Lang Arts 10, 11, 12 12 Credits–Social Studies 10 4 Credits–Social Studies 11 or 12 4 Credits–Science 10 4 Credits–Science 11 or 12 4 Credits–Math 10 4 Credits–Math 11 or 12 4 Credits–PE 10 4 Credits–Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4 Credits–Careers 10 4 Credits–Careers 12 4 Credits

GRAD 2018 CURRICULUM CHANGES

Students on the 2018 Graduation Program will write a Numeracy Exam and a Literacy Exam

Grade 10’s will write the numeracy exam next year. The literacy assessment will take place in grade 11 or 12.

English 10 will have 2 options:

A – Literacy Studies and Composition 10

B – Literacy Studies and Creative Writing 10

WHAT COULD THIS LOOK LIKE OVER THE YEARS FOR ENGLISH STUDENTS:

Grade 10

Eng.SS.Sci.Math.PE.Careers.Lang/Elec.Elec.

Grade 11

Eng.Sci.MathLang/Elec.Elec.Elec.Elec.Elec.

Grade 12

Eng.Career Ed/CapstoneElec.Elec.Elec.Elec.Elec.Elec.

Grade 9

Eng.SSSci.Math.PE.Lang/Elec.Elec. Elec. ..

WHAT THIS COULD LOOK LIKE FOR FRENCH IMMERSION STUDENTS

Grade 10

EngFran. Lang.SCHSCN or Science**MathPECarrieres et Leadership**Elec

Grade 10

EngFran. Lang.SCHSCN or Science**MathPECarrieres et Leadership**Elec

Grade 12

EngFran. Lang.CareersElecElecElecElecElec

Grade 12

EngFran. Lang.CareersElecElecElecElecElec

Grade 9

EngFran. Lang.SCHSCN orScience** MathPECulture and CommunicationsElec

Grade 9

EngFran. Lang.SCHSCN orScience** MathPECulture and CommunicationsElec

Grade 11

EngFran.Lang.HistoireCulture Et CommunicationElecElecElec Elec

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS MUST TAKE 13 FRENCH IMMERSION COURSES BETWEEN GRADE 8 AND 12 INCLUDING 4 SENIOR LEVEL FRENCH IMMERSION COURSES TO GRADUATE WITH A DUAL DIPLOMA.

FOR EXAMPLE IF THE STUDENT CHOOSES TO TAKE SCIENCE 10 IN ENGLISH AS OPPOSED TO IN FRENCH, THEY WILL LIKELY NEED TO TAKE THE CULTURE ET COMMUNICATION 11.

PLANNING 10 -> CAREERS 10 Students on the 2018 Graduation Program will be

able to meet the career education graduation requirement with any of the following combinations:

Planning 10 or Plantification 10/Grad Transitions

Planning 10 or Plantification 10/Career Life Connections + Capstone

Careers or Carriers 10/Grad Transitions

Careers or Carriers 10/ Career Life Connections + Capstone

Options in MathOptions in MathMath 8

Math 9PrinciplesMath 9N

Foundations of Math andPre Calculus 10Apprenticeship

& WorkplaceMath 10

Foundations 11

Apprenticeship &Workplace Math 11 & 12

Calculus 12

AP Calc 12

PreCalculus11

Pre Calculus 12

Foundations 12

Entry to most trades or direct to work place (some colleges)

University Arts

University Science, Applied ScienceBusiness

UBC Arts

or Precalc 11

DO I NEED A SECOND LANGUAGE TO GRADUATE ?

No! But it is recommended.

There is a distinction between ‘EXIT’ (graduation requirements) and ‘ENTRANCE’ (post-secondary requirements).

If you wish to go directly to a university, a language 11 is sometimes required in BC.

If you wish to go to a university transfer program at college, NO language is required.

LANGUAGE COURSES AT HANDSWORTH

French 9 Spanish 9French 10 Spanish 10(regular/enriched) Beg. Spanish 11French 11 Spanish 11(regular/enriched) Spanish 12French 12(regular/enriched)

Home EconomicsADST: Foods 10ADST: Textiles 10

Technology Education (ADST)ADST: WoodworkingADST: Drafting and DesignADST: Engineering, Electronics and Robotics 10ADST: Power Technology 10Automotive Technology 11

Performing ArtsTheatre Company 10 (Acting)Theatre Production 10 (Tech)

MUSICChamber Strings 10 Concert Strings 10Concert Band 10 ChoirJazz Band

BusinessADST: Web Development 10ADST: Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10

Visual ArtsVisual Arts 10: GeneralPhotography 10 Visual Arts 10: Ceramics and SculptureVisual Arts 10: Drawing and Painting

PE 10 IS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE

PE 10PE 10 DANCEPE 10: CONDITIONINGPE 10: CONDITIONING GIRLS

PE 11&12 ARE ELECTIVE COURSES. THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED IN ORDER TO GRADUATE BUT THE CREDITS COUNT TOWARD THE 80 GRADUATION CREDITS

• Course Challenge

• External Credits

• Distributed Learning

• Summer Learning

OTHER WAYS TO EARN CREDITS

DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

North Vancouver Distributed Learning School offers a variety of online courses for Grades

8 to 12.

Online Course information: regular high school graduation courses requires computer and internet access teacher assistance is availableOnsite DL Centre for tests is not suitable for all students

Successful DL students:

self-motivated, independent learners

good time-management skills

good written communication skills

Grade 10 Courses Available Online in 2018/19

Science 10Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10

Pre-Calculus and Foundations of Math 10English 10

Social Studies 10PE 10

Careers 10/ Carriers 10EOEL (Outdoor School Counselling)

NVSS Enhanced ProgramsIB Middle Years and Diploma (CG)Peak Performance Digital Media Academy (A)Hockey Academy (W)Soccer Academy (W) Volleyball Academy (S)Advanced Placement Artists for Kids (CG) Dance Academy (W) VCC Culinary Arts (C) Basketball Academy Lacrosse Academy (CG) Field Hockey Academy (S) Performance Learning (Sec)Experiential Outdoor Leadership (Cheakamus)Outdoor Education Academy (S*)YELL Young Entrepreneurship and Leadership Launchpad (after school).

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

RugbySchool PlaySki/snowboard TeamSoccerStudent Council SwimmingTech CrewTennisTrack and FieldUltimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Ambassadors 4 ChangeBadmintonBasketballCross CountryDance ClubsEnvironmental ClubEvent CrewField HockeyFirst RespondersFootballGolfMountain BikingOutdoor Club

FOCUS FOR GRADE 10

Self advocacy Teacher relationships Appropriate elective choices Active participation in school life Exploration of volunteer and community

service opportunities

MORE INFORMATION

Handsworth Website

• Course programming guide/presentation

• http://www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/ProgramsServices/Courses/Pages/default.aspx

TRANSFERS

Considering a transfer to another secondary school?

or from French Immersion to English? (both in catchment and out of catchment students)

Must fill out transfer form and apply to the school district office (under registration) - Transfer requests accepted from January 29 – March 9, 2018

Deadline for Programming Forms

Deadline for Programming Forms

To Main Office

Questions?: dmillar@sd44.ca

Thursday, February 22, 2018