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Welcome to
Handsworth Grads of
2021
Welcome to
Handsworth Grads of
2021
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?: [email protected]
Thursday, February 22, 2018
