January, 2014

GRADE 10 COURSE PLANNING

Seaquam Secondary

Overview•I

MPORTANT DATES and INFO•O

verview of Graduation Requirements•P

lanning 10•G

rad Transitions Plan•P

ost-Secondary Entrance Requirements•G

rade 10 courses•W

hat about Math?•W

hat about a Language?•S

ummer School and Online•A

cademies •R

esources•Q

uestions

Important Dates and Information•F

ebruary 25th to – Parent information night course planning evening…starts at 6:30pm.

•February 28thth – March 5th - Parent and student Connect Open to SELECT COURSES

•Once YOU choose on Student Connect your parents have to approve your pick

•Student Connect – User ID = Student Number and Password = month/ day/ year

• Course planning evening – February 25th for your parents @ 6:30pm

Students entering Grade 10

begin the

Graduation Program

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements…

ENGLISH

F.A. & A.S.

P.E.

MATH

SOCIAL STUDIES

SCIENCE

OTHER

ELECTIVES

Language Arts 104 Credits

Language Arts 114 Credits

Language Arts 124 Credits

Social Studies 10 4 Credits

Social Studies 11/Civics 11/BC First Nations 124 CreditsScience 10 4

Credits

a Science 11 4 CreditsA Math 10 4 Credits

a Math 11 4 CreditsPhysical Education 10 4 Credits

80 Credits

Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits

Planning 10 4 Credits

Grad Transitions Plan 4 Credits

Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 124 Credits

Provincial Exams• English 10 (20%)

• Mathematics 10 (20%)

• Science 10 (20%)

• Social Studies 11 (20%)

• English 12 (40%)

Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial exam

Graduation Requirements…

Planning 10/11

•Planning 10 curriculum• Graduation Program

• Education and Careers

• Health

• Finances

•Students will be introduced to the

Grad Transitions Plan

Graduation Transitions Plan

• 150 min/week of physical activity

• 30 hours of work experience• Transition Plan

• To be completed in Grade 12To be completed in Grade 12• Content to include 3 areas:Content to include 3 areas: Personal Health, Community Connections, Personal Health, Community Connections, Career and LifeCareer and Life• Plus:Plus:

That’s Graduation. . .

Now what about

Post-Secondary?

UBC Entrance is based on the following courses:

UBC ASKS FOR AT LEAST 70% HIGHER IN ENGLISH 11 or 12

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12 is the minimum for entrance.

ARTS: English 12 and 3 other academically approved courses

 SCIENCE: English 12, Pre Calc.12,Physics 11, Chemistry 11, with at least one from Bi12, Ch12, Geo12, or Ph12

 

ENGINEERING: English 12, Ch11 & Ch12, Ma12 P, Ph11& Ph12

  

COMMERCE:English 12, Math 12 & 2 other approved courses

The following are estimates of grades that are required for entrance to UBC:

Averages

Arts low to mid 85 – 95%

Sciences low 90’s

Human Kinetics mid to high 80’s

Forestry high 70’s

Engineering mid 80’s (with profile)

Commercelow 90’s (with profile)

* All require a broad based application

The

following are estimates of grades required for entrance to UVic

Humanities/Social Sciences 75%

Business 80%Computer

Science 75%Engineering

80%Fine Arts

(Music, Theatre, Visual Arts) 70% Fine Arts (Art

History) 75%Health

Information Science 75%Writing 85%College

Transfer Floating

SI

MON FRASER UNIVERSITYGenera

l Admissions mid 80%

Business 90% with profile

English 12 you need 60%

UBC – Okanagan

General Admissions 75% - 80%

Nursing 85%

Visual Arts high 60’s with

portfolio

LANGARA (En 12 and LPI)

KWANTLEN (Need 75% En 12 for academic program)

DOUGLASBCIT

•Minimum admission requirements is Grade 12

graduation

•Individual programs have their own requirements.

•Colleges now have a required minimum GPA for English

Entrance to Entrance to College or BCITCollege or BCIT

WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE NEXT YEAR?

English 10 – one of: (4 credits)

Communications 10

English 10 Transitions

Socials 10 - (4 credits)

Socials 10 challenge

(OR 2 blks of HUMANITIES 10)

Math 10 - one of: (4 credits)

Apprenticeship and

Workplace Math 10

Foundations of Math and

Pre-Calculus 10

Math 10 Challenge

Grade 10 coursesGrade 10 courses

Science 10 - (4 credits)

 Physical Education 10 (4 credits) or PE 10 Leadership

 Planning 10/11 - (4credits)

 Elective Courses - (4 credits each)

1.____________________

2. ________________3.(if taking Planning in Gr.

11)

**Remember that a Language is an elective

Humanities 10

Course Content: In Humanities 10 students will earn credit for both Social Studies 10 and English 10 by delving into issues that thematically connect literature, history and current events. Although Humanities 10 is available to all grade 10 students, this course is designed to appeal to students who are passionate about the humanities and interested in pursuing collaborative critical inquiry. Successful Humanities 10 students should be motivated, self-regulated and responsible when it comes to their learning. It is expected that students who choose to take Humanities 10 will be committed and dedicated to participating and doing their best work in all aspects of the class.  Humanities 10 will be double-blocked and taught in a team approach with a clear focus on developing critical thinking and analytical writing. The concepts of marginalization and identity serve as the anchors of this course.

Elective Options•A

ction Wear Design and Construction 10

•Food & Nutrition 10

•Graphics 10

•Home Ec. 10: Cafeteria

•Home Ec. 10: Textiles

•Info. Communications Tech. 10

•Tech. Ed. 10: Basic Engineering

•Tech. Ed. 10: Drafting & Design

•Tech. Ed. 10: Jewelry Art Metal

•Tech. Ed. 10: Mechanics

•Tech. Ed. 10: Metalwork

•Tech. Ed. 10: Woodwork

•Tech. Ed. 10: Wood Art Carving

•Drama 10

•Drama 10: Stagecraft

•Drama 10: Theatre Company (X Block)

•Film and Video 10

•Media Arts 10: Animation

•Music 10: Jazz Band

•Music 10: Wind Ensemble

•Music 10: Choir

•Photography 10

•Visual Arts 10

•Yearbook 10

THE MATH QUESTION

Changes to the Math Curriculum

• 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

MATHEMATICS The new math curriculum includes 3 available pathways for students. The three pathways available are: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, and Pre-Calculus. At the grade 10 level, a common Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus course is the starting point for both the Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus pathways. When choosing a pathway, students should consider their interests, both current and future. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs of study as they vary by institution and by year.

MATH 9

Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10

Foundations and Pre Calc 10 1010

Mathematics 10

Apprenticeship & Workplace 11

Foundations 11

Pre-Calculus 11

Apprenticeship & Workplace 12

Foundations 12 Pre-Calculus 12

Post-Secondary programs requiring theoretical calculus

Post-Secondary programs not requiring

theoretical calculus Entry into the majority of trades or direct entry to the workplace

Calculus 12 or

AP Calculus 12

Choosing the Math level that is right for you

•If you are unsure of which Math level to choose, you can consult with. . . .

•Your teacher•Your counsellor•Our Career Advisor (Ms. Gehere)

WHAT ABOUT A LANGUAGE?

No Language Requirement

UBC

SFU

UVIC

UNBC, UBC

Okanagan, Most

BC Colleges,

BCIT

Beginners Language 11 or Language 11 for all faculties

No requirement for 2nd Language

Language 11 for all faculties

What About a Language?…What About a Language?…

Language Optionsat SEAQUAM

•French 8-12

•Spanish - Intro Spanish 11, Spanish 11-12

•Beginner Japanese 11, Japanese 11 and 12

Language Challenge Exams

•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.

•Applications come out in October of next year. Exam is end of January.

Summer SchoolR

emedial

•THERE WILL BE NO SUMMER SCHOOL

REMEDIAL THIS YEAR

Full-Credit

•3 hour class

•6 weeks

•English 10, Socials 10, Science 10, Math 10, Planning 10

•Traditional and blended (some online work) options

Online Courses•D

elta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability

•Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered (including Planning 10)

•Online courses also available through

Vancouver (VLN), Surrey (Surrey Connect),

Fraser Valley (FVDES)

EBUS – Vanderhoof BC

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 submit documentation as proof of

program completion

Tech Stretch•F

OR GRADE 9’s and 10’s •

Occurs October to May – total of five ½ days•T

O SIGN UP PLEASE GO TO DISTRICT WEBSITE AND PRINT OFF APPLICATION FORM

•OPEN HOUSES:

• Feb. 13 @ Seaquam Secondary 6:30pm

• March 5 – Women in Trades Evening – Seaquam Secondary @ 6:30pm

• April 24 – Delta Trades and Technical Career Fair @ Sungod Arena 9:00am

ACADEMIES•A

ll academies, except Burnsview Hockey, are two blocks in a student’s timetable. •A

ll academies, except SDSS Hockey, have the two blocks back to back•S

tudents can move between their home school and an academy school at lunch to participate in an academy at another school

•Some bus transportation available between home school and academy school; check the website for your academy of interest

•Brochures available at your school office

•Visit the website for more information, applications, videos and photos:

•http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies or Call 604 952-5374

•Apply early and before March 14th

•Bursaries are available for those in financial need

• •A

cademies Open House•

In Ladner - Saturday, February 8 from 10 am – 1 pm•

Delta Manor Education Centre •

In North Delta - Saturday, February 15th from 10 am – 1 pm•

Burnsview Secondary•C

ome out and meet the teachers/coaches and learn more about these exciting opportunities!

Academy School Program Information BlocksBaseball Sands Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females C and D

Cadets (proposed) Seaquam Secondary Gr. 8 and 9 males and females G and H(hopefully)

Dance Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females C and D

Film Acting “The Studio” Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner)

Gr 8 – 12 males and females  C and D

Film Production “The Studio” Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner)

Gr 8 – 12 males and females  C and D

Golf Seaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females G and H

Hockey Burnsview Secondary Gr. 8 – 12 males and females

1 block program

Need to take one other class at BU every

other morning

 

A or B

Hockey South Delta Secondary Bantam Gr 8 – 9 males and females; 2 block

program

Midget Teams – U 16 and U18; 2 block

program

 

A and E

 

D and H

Lacrosse Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females  C and D

Soccer South Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 10 males and females  A and B

Soccer NEW Sands Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females  

G and H

(hopefully)

Softball Seaquam Secondary

 Gr 8 – 12 Girls only G and H

Army Cadet Academy

• •S

eaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 9 Males and Females•T

his academy operates in partnership with the Dept. of Nat’l Defence. This program begins at the Red Star training level, however, Green Star level will be accommodated. Both programs will be enhanced with optional training activities and outdoor pursuits such as: abseil, archery, canoeing, orienteering, ropes courses, Duke of Edinburgh, and citizenship tours. Additional opportunities to participate in free summer camp training courses.

•(2 block program every other afternoon)

International Baccalaureate•S

tarts in Grade 11 (Certificate or Diploma)•T

wo recommendations:• DO math 11 before you go into IB diploma program

• If you would like to do a Dogwood and an IB Diploma you will need to take SS11

Course Planning • Counsellor

• Don Kidd

• dkidd@deltasd.bc.ca

Career Planning • Career Advisor

• Ms. Jenny Gehere

• jgehere@deltasd.bc.ca

School website

www.deltasd.bc.ca/se

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