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WGSS Parent Course Planning Evening – Grade 11 + 12 for 2018-19
Agenda
1. Resources
2. Grad Requirements
3. Ministry Changes
4. Courses + Special Programs
5. Post-Secondary Options- Trades- Admission Changes UBC + SFU
6. Scholarship Information
7. Course Selection Timeline
8. Questions
Resources
Counselling & Careers Staff
Counsellors
• Ms. D. Kifiak A-G
• Ms. R. Twemlow H-L (T, W, Th)
• Mr. I. Adrian H-L (M)
• Ms. D. Seymour M-R
• Ms. S. Docherty S-Z
Career Advisor
• Ms. Christy de Bulnes (Career Guidance, SD 35 Programs; Volunteer Opportunities)
Computer Operators
• Ms. K. Kalynn (Counselling Centre – Transcripts/Credits)
• Ms. A. Sargeant (Main Office – Graduation/Student Aides)
• Guidebooks
• Forms
• Presentations
Course Planning
• Grad Requirements
• Approved Lists + Links to Institutions
• CUE Resources
Graduation + Post-Secondary Info.
• District Website – Database + Scholarship Handbook
Scholarships
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Dual Credit Programs
• Career Newsletter
Careers
WGSS Counselling & Careers Website
wgsscounselling.weebly.com
This presentation
PSI Info including UBC changes
WGSS Course Guide
2018-2019
Use Table of Contents • Select Topic or Department• Hyperlink takes you directly to page• Use link at bottom of each page to return to
the Table of Contents
Course List+ Prerequisites
Page 14-18
WGSS PSI Handbook• Timeline for Graduates• PSI Deadlines• Glossary of Terms
Approved Lists
PSI Resources
Christy de BulnesCareer Advisor
Twitter: @wgsscareersEvents Calendar
Remind App
Text: 778-650-5076Message: Gr. 12 @wgss2019
Gr. 11 @wgss2020
or rmd.at/wgss2019 or wgss2020
Career Newsletter
Dual Credit Info.Career info.
Volunteer Opportunities
Careers Website wgsscareercentre.weebly.com
Volunteer
Exploration OpportunitiesEvent Date Time Location
Trades Information Evening Feb. 15 7:00 – 8:30 pm Langley Event Centre
Explore UVIC – Open House Feb. 17 8:30 – 4:30 pm Victoria
USA Gap Year Fair Feb. 17 1:00 – 4:00 pm Stratford Hall, Van.
UBC Sauder School of Business – Info Session Feb. 19 10:00 – 11:30 am UBC – Vancouver
UFV Health Science – Info Session Feb. 21 6:00 – 8:00 pm UFV - Chilliwack
KPU Langley – Discovery Day Feb. 23 10:00 – 2:00 pm KPU Langley
KPU Surrey – Open House Feb. 24 11:00 – 3:00 pm KPU Surrey
Study and Go Abroad Fair Feb. 25 Noon – 5:00 pm Vancouver C. Centre
BCIT Big Info Session Feb. 28 4:30 – 7:30 pm Burnaby Campus
Explore Cap U March 1 5:30 – 8:00 pm North Vancouver
TWU Preview Weekend Mar. 22-23 2:30 – 6:00 pm TWU Campus
TRU Spring Break – Open House March 24 All Day Kamloops
UBC Sauder School of Business – Info Session March 29 1:00 – 2:30 pm UBC – Vancouver
KPU XCEL Program Information Session April t.b.d. SD 35
PD Day
Graduation Requirements
Grad Check ListsWGSS Counselling Website
Timeline for Graduates
BC Graduation RequirementsGrade 12 2018-1019
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
A Language Arts 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12
Socials 10 A Socials 11 or 12 Grad Trans
Science 10 A Science 11 or 12 Elective numbered 12
A Math 10 A Math 11 Elective numbered 12
Planning 10 Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective numbered 12
A PE 10 Elective Elective
Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective Elective
Elective (a Fine Art/Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12
before graduation)
Elective Elective
80 Credits = Ministry requirement84 Credits = WGSS requirement
BC Graduation RequirementsGrade 11 2018-2019
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
A Language Arts 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12
Socials 10 A Social Studies 11 or 12 CE: Career Life Connections/Capstone
Science 10 A Science 11 or 12 Elective numbered 12
A Math 10 A Math 11 or 12 Elective numbered 12
Planning 10/Life Education 10 Elective (or CE: Life Ed 10 if no Planning 10 credit) Elective numbered 12
A PE 10 Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective
Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective Elective
Elective (a Fine Art/Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12
before Graduation)
Elective Elective
Bilingual Dogwood RequirementsGrade 12 2018-2019
Grad 10 FI Grade 11 FI Grade 12 FI
A Language Arts 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12
Science Humaines 10 La Citoyenneté et le leadership 11 Transitions (FI) / or AP Seminar 11
Science 10 A Science 11 Français Lang/Litt 12
A Math 10 A Math 11 Elective Numbered 12
Français Langue 10 Français Lang/Litt 11 Elective Numbered 12
Planification 10 Elective Elective
A PE 10 Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective
Bilingual Dogwood RequirementsGrade 11 2018-2019
Grade 10 FI Grade 11 FI Grade 12 FI
A Language Arts 10 A Language Arts 11 A Language Arts 12
Science Humaines 10 Sciences Humaines 11 CE: Career Life Connections/Capstone
Science 10 A Science 11 or 12 Français Langue/Littérature 12
A Math 10 A Math 11 or 12 Elective numbered 12
Français Langue 10 Français Language 11 Elective numbered 12
Life Education 10 (Planning 10) Elective (must take Life Education 10 no
Planning 10 credit)
Elective
A PE 10 Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective
Ministry of Education ChangesYear Changes
Grade 12s2018-2019
No changes to Grad Requirements for Grade 12s• Provincial Exams
• English 12• Communications 12• Fral 12
Grade 11s2019-2020
New courses:• Social Studies 11 + 12• Life Connections + CapstoneNo longer available:• Communications 12Assessments:• Numeracy Skills• Literacy Skills• No Provincial Exams
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/graduation
Courses + Special Programs
Language Arts OptionsLa
ngu
age
Art
s 1
1 • Communications 11
• English 11
• AP English Language & Composition 12
Lan
guag
e A
rts
12 • Communications 12
• English 12
• AP English Literature & Composition 12 *
* Only EN 12 or AP EN 12 can be used to calculate admission average, not both
Grad Transitions/Transitions (FI)
Personal Health
Minimum 130 hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity
Community Connections
Minimum of 30 hours of documented work or volunteer started after June of Grade 11
Career & Life Goals
Transition Plan: accomplishments + career goals
Presentation in April
Grad Transitions
Meets once a week
Meets for one semesterSeptember – December or January - March
Sample presentations + forms on-line
AP Seminar 11 meets GT requirements
Website:wgss.ca/programs-courses/grad-trans/
Socials 11 or 12 OptionsA Social Studies 11/12 Credit
Human Geography 12*(EDGE students) Economics 12*
Sciences Humaines 11 (FI students) Human Geography 12*
History of the Human Experience 11 Law 12*
Political Studies 11 Philosophy 12^
20th Century World History Through Film 11 (3 modules) Social Justice 12*
20th Century World History 12*
* Approved Academic Grade 12 (for most institutions)*AP European History 12 – Approved 12 but not recognized as a SS 11/12
^ Approved by many PSI’s
Math 11 + 12 Options
Workplace Math 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11
Foundations of Math 11
Foundation of Math 12
Foundations of Math 10
Pre-Calculus 11
Pre-Calculus 12
AP Calculus 12
Students may take two math course at the same time
Examples: FOM 12 + Pre-Cal 11
Pre-Cal 12 + AP Calculus 12
AP Statistics 12
Math increases in difficulty each year
• Higher level thinking skills required when math becomes more theoretical
Summer Session is five weeks (72 hours)
• Overview of core concepts in ‘regular’ math course
• Sign-up in WGSS GoogleForm for Course Change Request
Study Skills
• Math tutoring available on Tues, Wed, Thurs @ WGSS
• Tutor List available to be picked-up from Counselling Centre
Up-grading Math at College or free at LEC
• Enrol in math course required for post-secondary plans
Science 11 + 12 Options
Earth Science 11:Astronomy
Biology 11
or Pre-AP Biology 11
Biology 12 or AP Bio 12
Chemistry 11
or Pre-AP Chemistry 11
Chemistry 12 or AP Chem 12
Physics 11
or AP Physics I
Physics 12 or AP Physics II
Environmental Science 12
Science for Citizens 11Meets Grad Requirements but not
university admission
Note: Psychology 12 and AP Psychology 12 do not meet Science 11/12
2019 Graduation requirement
EDGE PROGRAM
English 11 EDGEHuman Geography 12 EDGE (or FRAL equivalent)Math: FOM 11, Pre-Cal 11, or Pre-Cal 12 EDGEPE 11 EDGE
Application forms to Mr. Stead by Feb. 16Cost: $750
AP Course OfferingsAP Courses available in Gr. 11 AP available in Gr. 12
Pre-AP Biology 11 AP Biology 12
Pre-AP Chemistry 11 AP Chemistry 12
AP Physics 1 (Physics 11) AP Physics 2 (Physics 12)
AP Computer Science Principles 12 AP Calculus 12
AP EN Language & Composition 12 AP EN Literature & Composition 12
AP Courses in Gr. 11 or 12 AP French Lang. & Culture 12
AP Capstone Seminar 11 AP Psychology
AP Macro Economics 12/AP Micro Economics 12
AP Statistics 12
AP European History 12 AP Capstone Research 12
wgss.ca/programs-courses/advanced-placement-program/
AP Presentation on WGSS Counselling Website
AP Capstone Diploma
AP Capstone Seminar 11
- Team Project + Presentation
- Individual Research +
Presentation
- End of Course Exam ($135)
AP Capstone Research 12 (in 2018/19)
- Academic Paper
- Presentation + Oral Defence
4 AP Exams
- 4 additional AP exams of your choosing
- Score of 3 or high on Seminar + Research courses
AP
Cap
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iplo
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AP Capstone Seminar and Research Certificate
For those students who complete AP Capstone 11 + 12 but don’t have 4
additional AP exams
• Information Meeting in April 5th at School Board Office
• “B” in EN, SS, MA, and/or SC
• 2 Teacher Reference Letters
• Courses are generally @ 4:00, KPU Langley campus
• Sign-up in June and in December
• Can do one or two courses during Grade 12 year
WGSS IN-SCHOOL
PRESENTATION:
TUES. FEB. 21ST
3:00 – 4:00PM
WGSS LIBRARY
Tuition
•Paid by SD35
Registration
•Paid by KPU
Textbook
•Paid by student
Trades
Trades Info Night: Feb. 15, 7:00 pm
Youth Train in Trades (SD35)
Cook Training (WGSS) Electrical (DWP)Carpentry (ACSS)Auto Service (ACSS)Hairstyling (ACSS)Plumbing & Piping (LSS)Horticulture (KPU)
Youth Work in Trades
Register with ITA
Earn high school credit while working for a journeyperson
$1000 Scholarship upon completion of 4 apprenticeship courses + 900
hours
Speak to Mr. McKay
or Christy
Speak to Christy
UBC Admission Changes – for fall 2019Additional Information is coming March 2018
What’s changing?
WHAT’S NOT CHANGING
Pre-requisite course for degree specific requirements
English language requirements
Personal Profile and other supplemental information
WHAT IS CHANGING
How UBC makes competitive academic assessments for each applicant
How UBC looks at grades in all Grade 11 and 12 courses (not just four Grade 12s)
The impact each Grade 11 and 12course has depends on how relevant it is to your program of study
Proposed UBC 2019 Admissions Overall Average
All Gr. 11 + 12*
Core Average
All program related Gr. 11 or 12 courses
Individual Course Grades
Key Grade 12 Courses Personal
Profile Short Answers + Activity List
*Note: Includes all viable courses except Applied Design, Skills and Technology; PE; and Career courses
+
UBC will drop the lowest Gr. 11 or 12
grade
Personal Profile: What is UBC looking for?
Engagement & Accomplishment
Leadership
Substance
Voice
Broad-Based Admissions
• What’s important to you?• What are your significant
achievements?• What have you learned from these
experiences?• What challenges have you overcome?
http://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/personal-profile/
UBC’s Academic Assessment
Breadth of coursework • Students are recommended to take at least six Grade 12 level courses
• Applicants presenting a heavier course load (in Grade 11 and 12) may be advantaged
Rigour of coursework • Students are encouraged to challenge themselves in school
• Applicants presenting courses that contain rigorous/first-year university content may be
advantaged
Relevancy of coursework • Students are encourage to pursue courses that are relevant to their intended are of
study at UBC (even if the course marks are not used); those who do so may be advantaged
Personal circumstances • In some cases, it may not be possible to demonstrate breadth, rigour, and/or additional
relevant courses.
• Applicants can provide information about this and will be considered on a case-by-case
basis
How can I increase my chances for admission to UBC?
• Get good grades in all your classes, particularly those related to what you want to study at UBC. All learning in secondary school is important and can help you gain admission.
• Pursue your academic interests. Take a breadth of coursework. And don’t worry about experimenting with a new subject; UBC will not look at your lowest grade so long as it is not related to what you want to study at UBC.
• If you do poorly in an important subject at the Grade 11 level and don’t want UBC to use the grade, take the course at the Grade 12 level; UBC will only look at the senior grade.
• Having the highest grades is not the only way to get in – challenging yourself by taking more courses, courses that are related to what you want to study at UBC, and courses that are academically rigorous can also be beneficial.
UBC – Faculty of Arts Admission Example
Courses Arts Core Overall
English 11 X (will look at Eng 12) √
Language 11 √ √
Math 11 √ √
English 12 √ √
Social Studies 11 or 12 √ (highest of 11 or 12) √
Science 11 or 12 X √
Academic Gr. 12 courses √ if related to Arts √
NOTES:
Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 & 12 grades and
drop the lowest Gr. 11 or 12 mark
UBC – Faculty of Science Admission ExampleCourses Science Core Overall
English 11 X (will look at Eng 12) √
Language 11 X √
Pre-Calculus 11 X (will look at Pre-Cal12) √
Chemistry 11 √ (if no Chem 12) √
Physics 11 √ (if no Physics 12) √
English 12 √ √
Pre-Calculus 12 √ √
Approved Science 12 √ √
All other academic 12s if related to Science √
NOTES: Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 & 12 grades and drop the lowest Gr. 11 or
12 mark
SFU Admission Examples
FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
English 11
Language 11 (includes Beginner Language 11 course)
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 (min. 60%)
A Science 11
English 12
Four approved grade 12 courses
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
English 11
Language 11 (includes Beginner Language 11 course)
Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 60%)
Physics 11
Chemistry 11
English 12 (min. 60%)
Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 60%)
Two of: Bio 12, Chem. 12, Geog. 12, Geol. 12, Physics 12
Plus one more Approved 12
BC Approved Course ListEnglish + Social Studies Languages Math + Science
(English 12)* always used the calculation French 12 or Français Langue 12 Biology 12
Economics 12 Japanese 12 Chemistry 12
English Literature 12 Mandarin 12 Foundations of Math 12
Geography 12 Spanish 12 Geology 12
History 12 Physics 12
Law 12 Pre-Calculus 12
Social Justice 12
All AP (Advanced Placement Courses)However, AP English Literature 12 counts as English 12 so cannot be used as 2 courses
Exceptions
Philosophy 12 Check specific institutions website (e.g. not approved for UVIC, Emily Carr)
Sustainable Resources 12 Check specific institutions website (e.g. not approved for UVIC, Emily Carr)
Students must check the website of the institution they are planning to attend for up-to-date information
Second Language RequirementInstitution Required
UBC Language 11, minimum 2 years
UVic No Language 11 required (Arts: Recommend Language 12)
SFU Language 11 or Intro Language 11
TRU No Language 11 required (Arts: any 2nd Language to Gr. 12 is recommended; B.Ed. Lang. 12 recommended)
TWU Language 11 recommended
KPU No Language 11 required (Arts: Language 12 required to exit B.A. program)
UFV No Language 11 required (most programs)
UBC- O No Language 11 required
BCIT No Language 11 required
Note: Students should complete a minimum of Language 11if they are considering any B.A. program
Math General Entrance Requirement
Cost of Post-Secondary Education (Domestic Applicants)
UBC- VB.Sc. – 1 yr. on campus (30 credits)
Tuition, books, student fees: $7,500
Living on campus: $10,000
UFV
B.Sc. – 1 yr. commuting (30 credits)
Tuition, books, student fees: $6,055
Average Tuition Cost/yr. in Canada: $6,000
Scholarship Resources
SD 35 Scholarship Websitesd35.bc.ca/students-
parents/scholarship-information
•Searchable Database
•Scholarship Search Engines
Scholarships & Awards
•Sources of Financial Assistance
•Steps to Applying for Scholarships
•District - Open Award List
Scholarship Handbook
•Sample Spreadsheet
•Sample Comprehensive Resume
•Sample Essay
‘To Do’ Tools
What scholarships are available?
Post-Secondary Institutions
Ministry of Education Affiliation National Awards
Automatic EntranceMajor Entrance Specific Criteria
Awards + Bursaries
District AuthorityBC Achievement
B.Ed. AwardApprenticeship
Parent’s EmployerFinancial Institution
Sports or ClubsAboriginal Heritage
LoranU of T: National
SchulichTerry Fox
Scholarship WorkshopsDistrict: Unlocking Your Future (Oct)WGSS: Gr. 12 (Sept, Dec) Gr. 11 (May)
District Authority Award– BC Ministry of Education
Indigenous Languages and Culture
• Leadership at school or in community with First Nations
Fine Arts
• Visual Arts, Drama, Music, Dance
Applied Skills
• Business Ed., Computes, Home Ec.
Technical and Trades Training
• Carpentry, Automotive, Metalwork, Drafting, Cafeteria not SSA or ACE-IT
Physical Activity
• National/Provincial Athlete + PE 11/12, Dance, Gymnastics
International Languages
• 3 Languages on transcript, not including English
Community Service
• Exceptional volunteerism, including demonstration of local and global issues and awareness
$1250 for exceptional achievement in one of
seven categories
GPA Calculated on Grade 11 & 12 academic courses+ 4 specialized courses
Application Form available before Christmas in Gr. 12; due
before the end of February
Individual QuestionsTime to see counsellors….
February 6 to 15
Drop in appointments
Counselling Centre
Flex and Lunch
Thursday, March 15
P-T Conferences
3:00pm to 7:15pm
15 min. appointments
April 9 to May 9
See your Counsellor
Office appointments
Course Planning Timeline
Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline 2018-2019
March • Counsellors process forms and verify grad requirements• Administration works with Departments to confirm course offerings
April • Verify courses available through MYEDBC• Return Course Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a change• Summer Session registration begins (April 7); Complete WGSS GoogleForm to indicate your course
changes wishes
May • Opportunity for students/parents to meet with counsellor/career advisor to discuss post-secondary options and course requirements
June • Administration working on master schedule – no changes are possible
July • Student Aide/Leadership in Gator Pod – added to student timetable, where possible
August • Summer School Changes made, as space allows, based on student information in GoogleForm
• Timetable available for students to view in MYEDBC (possibly Aug. 24)
• Limited course changes based on Priority 1, 2, 3 and 4 (possibly Aug. 28)
Course Selection1. Complete Course Planning Request Form
2. Follow directions to Selecting Courses on MyEd
3. Hand in Course Selection Request Form by:
Friday, February 16, noon
4. Attach any appropriate paperwork:Student Aide / Gator Pod Leadership
Study Block / Work Experience
Medical Form
My Ed Course Selection Instructions
PowerPoint
Instruction Sheet Course Code Sheet
http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/course-planning.html
Course Change Information
Questions???
Thank you for taking the time to come this evening.We look forward to helping you and your teen.
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