Columbia SquareAdult Learning Centre

The home of virtualschoolbc.ca

Columbia SquareAdult Learning Centre

The home of virtualschoolbc.ca

SCHOOL DISTRICT 40, NEW WESTMINSTER

Have you been a student here in the past?

Please tell a teacher so that we can recover your records.

Have you been a student here in the past?

Please tell a teacher so that we can recover your records.

Are you under the age of 19?

Please tell a teacher so that we can plan the correct courses with you.

Are you under the age of 19?

Please tell a teacher so that we can plan the correct courses with you.

Are interested inadvancing your education?

We teach students of all ages.

Are interested inadvancing your education?

We teach students of all ages.

•HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

•GET BETTER AT MATH

•UPGRADE YOUR ENGLISH

•TAKE ONLINE COURSES

What is it?What is it?

HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONGRADUATION

When you finish high school in BC, you receive a

Dogwood DiplomaDogwood Diploma

DOGWOODDOGWOODDIPLOMA??DIPLOMA??

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proof of High School Graduationin the province of British Columbia

It is required for admission to College or University

A Dogwood Diploma is...A Dogwood Diploma is...

There are THREE ways to graduate in BC!

of B.C.

1. Adult Graduation (5 courses) 2. 80 Credit Graduation (for students

under 19 years of age)3. GED (Grade 12 equivalency test)

You need a minimum ofYou need a minimum of

55

SPECIFIC COURSESSPECIFIC COURSES

You need a minimum ofYou need a minimum of

55

SPECIFIC COURSESSPECIFIC COURSES

What COURSES do I What COURSES do I need to take need to take

to receive the Adultto receive the AdultDOGWOOD DIPLOMA?DOGWOOD DIPLOMA?

The 5 COURSES5 COURSES for the DOGWOOD DIPLOMA are:DOGWOOD DIPLOMA are:

2 (your choice)

One of these 3 can be Social Studies 11

or Civics 11

1 (your choice)

•English 12 or Communications 12

•An approved Mathematics 11 or 12

•3 other Grade 12 level courses

3 (your choice)

Provincial Exams are OPTIONAL

The 80 Credit80 CreditGraduation::

1 grade 11 exam

3 grade 10 exams

•For students born 1989 or later

•Entered Grade 11 in Sept 2004 or earlier

•Must write Provincial exams

1 grade 12 exam

GEDGrade 12 Equivalency

• Must finish in 3 years

• Write twice a year

•Write 5 tests to completed

•For students aged 19 and older

• $60 Fee

• Grade 12 equivalency

HOW LONG will I take to finish all the courses?

An instructor will help youPLAN YOUR STUDY PROGRAM!

Every student will require a different amount of time.

It depends on your skill levelwhen you begin your upgrading.

……in ain aCLASSROOMCLASSROOM

LEARN IN DIFFERENT WAYS

Take anonline course

from home.

…or...

Grade 11 & 12Grade 11 & 12ClassroomClassroom

CoursesCourses(September to January)Business Computer Applications 11Civics 11Communications 11Communications 12Data Management 12DFT 12 (Film 12)English 12Math 11 Pre-Calculus (former PMA 11)

What is self paced learning?Whether you are in high school or not you know that regular scheduled courses require that you attend at scheduled times. Self-paced courses are different. Self-paced courses don’t have a strict schedule. You are responsible for your own schedule. Our courses do have a limit. You must complete your course within one year. However, you should aim to complete a course within 3 months. And of course you will receive personal help and tutoring from a British Columbia certified teacher. You are not alone.

...you can design yourown schedule of attendance

and study hours.

The Key to success

is

being self-motivat

ed!

What Grade 10 courses are online?

English 10*Information Technology 10*

Math 10 (Apprenticeship & Workplace)*Math 10 (Foundations & Pre-Calculus)*

Planning 10Science 10*

Social Studies 10*Only students on the 80 Credit Graduation can take Grade 10 online

courses.

*The NEW Literacy Foundation courses are available for adults

What Grade 11 courses are online?

Biology 11Chemistry 11

English 11Math 11 (Apprenticeship & Workplace)*

Math 11 (Pre-Calculus)*Physics 11

Science & Technology 11Social Studies 11

* September 2011

What Grade 12 courses are online?

Biology 12Chemistry 12

Communications 12English 12

Family Studies 12First Nations Studies 12

History 12Law 12

Math 12 PrinciplesPhysics 12

We also offer Academic UpgradingAcademic Upgradingfor students who need extra help with:

•GRAMMAR

•COMMUNICATIONSKILLS

•WRITING SKILLS

…by starting with our skills upgrading levels

Learn to READ better

Learn MATH

Improve your GRAMMAR

Classroom CoursesClassroom Courses

Adult Foundations:Adult Foundations:English, Writing,English, Writing,

Reading, Speaking,Reading, Speaking, & Listening.& Listening.

Morning: 8:30 to 12:00

Afternoon: 12:30 to 4:00 PM

Evening: 5:30 to 9:00 PM

Summer Classes: July 4 – August 11

When can I come to school?

The week’s schedule:• Monday through Friday

• Open all year around, except...

The year’s schedule:

The daily schedule (lab) Summer:• 3:00 to 9:00 Monday

• 10:00 to 9:00 Tuesday to Thursday (Friday: closed)

• 2 weeks in Dec.• 1 week at Spring Break• 1 week at the end of June• 3 weeks in August

The daily schedule (lab) September to June:• 10:00 to 9:00 Monday to Thursday

• 10:00 to 3:00 Friday

TUITION is FREE for BC residents,

who are Canadian Citizens, Landed Immigrants, Refugees,or work permit (1 year or more), who have a plan for graduation

What does it

COST?

$ $$ $$ $$ $

• International visa students pay $650 per course

• You provide your own supplies, like pens, paper, etc.

LEARNING MATERIALS•TEXTBOOKS

can be borrowed to use in the learning centreOR take one home.

$100 Deposit is required

•WORKBOOKS(if needed) $10 and up

• NOTE: We can supply a letter requesting funds for daycare. Ask at your interview.

How Do I Start?

First, you may need to write a math and/or English assessment to help us place you in the right course.

If you provide a transcript showing recent completion of required courses we will be able to give you better advice.

The next step is to talk with a teacher to plan your long term and short term educational goals. We’re here to help you plan the shortest and best path to achieve your goals.

First, you may need to write a math and/or English assessment to help us place you in the right course.

If you provide a transcript showing recent completion of required courses we will be able to give you better advice.

The next step is to talk with a teacher to plan your long term and short term educational goals. We’re here to help you plan the shortest and best path to achieve your goals.

And….CONGRATULATIONS…And….CONGRATULATIONS…

for taking this important for taking this important first step in coming back to school.first step in coming back to school.

Please come in and get started!Please come in and get started!Please come in and get started!Please come in and get started!