WELCOME TO NORTH DELTA SECONDARY

PARENT NIGHT 2012

Counselling Department• Mr. McGill, Counsellor , Grade 11s and Grade

12 (Gl-O)

• Ms. Cipriano, Counsellor, Grade 10 & Grade 12 (P –Z)

& All International Students

• Ms. Symonds, Counsellor, Grade 9 & Grade 12 (A –Gi)

• Ms. Gillis, Counsellor, Grade 8

• Ms. Dhanoa, Career Advisor – All Students

Grade 9 Courses:

• English 9• Socials 9• Science 9• Math 9 or Core Math 9 or Math 9 Honours• PE 9 Boys or Girls• Elective (may be a language 9)• Elective (must be a Fine Arts or Applied Skills)

• Elective

Grade 10 Courses

• *English 10• *Science 10• *Math 10: Foundations & Precalculus,

Foundations & Precalculus Honours, or Applications & Workplace

• Socials 10• PE 10 Boys, Girls, or Leadership• Planning 10• Elective• Elective• * = Provincial Exam

Grade 11 Courses

• English 11 or Communications 11• Math 11: Precalculus, Precalculus

Honours, Foundations, or Applications & Workplace

• Science 11: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Science & Technology

• Socials 11 – Provincial Exam• Elective• Elective• Elective• Elective

Grade 12 Courses• English 12 or Communications 12• Grade 12 Elective 1• Grade 12 Elective 2• Grade 12 Elective 3• Elective 4• Elective 5• Elective 6• Elective 7• Graduations Transitions• **Must have a Fine Arts OR Applied Skills

in Gr. 10, 11 OR 12

Course Planning cont.1. Career Cruising

www.careercruising.como User name: northo Password: delta

2. Education Planner

www.educationplanner.ca/

3. North Delta Career Centre- Ms. Dhanoa http://ndcareercentre.weebly.com/

Career Centre ServicesYour future starts here!

•Scholarships

•Post Secondary Education

•Career Development/ Delta School District Career Programs

•Volunteer Connections

•Testing Resources

•Enrichment Programs

•Computerized Career Cruising Program:

•*See Career Centre Website or the back of the handout to get a complete list of services available

Career Centre Website

• Go to www.ndcareercentre.weebly.com

• Or North Delta Secondary website under Careers tab

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From ND to...So many choices

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“What are you gonna do with your life Jenny?

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Look familiar??

Jenny: Hmmm, maybe go to …College, University, Trades school, go to a university in New York or maybe even Australia?

Mom: Don’t worry Jenny, I figure it all out for you!

What can parents do to help their children make good choices with courses here at North Delta ?

• Review NDSS course book available on the school website, download the booklet with course lists, review with your child

• Attend ND’s information nights

• Open houses (ie Trades Open House)

• Parent/Teacher Nights

• Make appointments to visit with subject teachers

• Make an appointment with child’s school counsellors

• Make an appointment at the Career Centre

Parents of ND students are invited to following annual event

SCHOLARSHIP & POST SECONDARY EDUCATION EVENING *Annual event happens in November, check school calendar

NORTH DELTA POST SECONDARYINFORMATION NIGHT*Annual Event happens in December, check school calendar

• The courses that students choose will have an impact on their ability to be successful in high school and in their future lives and careers.

• The different types of courses in high school take students on different “pathways” that lead to university, college, apprenticeships, or directly to work

Two courses that open up many pathways for post secondary education: 1.Math

2. English

NEW MATH PATHWAYS

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Apprenticeship and Workplace MathematicsThis pathway is designed to provide students with themathematical understandings and critical-thinking skillsidentified for entry into the majority of trades and fordirect entry into the work force

Apprenticeship and Workplace MathematicsThis pathway is designed to provide students with themathematical understandings and critical-thinking skillsidentified for entry into the majority of trades and fordirect entry into the work force

Foundations of MathematicsThis pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematicalunderstandings and critical-thinking skills identified forpost-secondary studies in programs that do not require the studyof theoretical calculus

Foundations of MathematicsThis pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematicalunderstandings and critical-thinking skills identified forpost-secondary studies in programs that do not require the studyof theoretical calculus

Pre-calculusThis pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematicalunderstandings and critical-thinking skills identified forentry into post-secondary programs that require the study oftheoretical calculus.

Pre-calculusThis pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematicalunderstandings and critical-thinking skills identified forentry into post-secondary programs that require the study oftheoretical calculus.

Further information about these pathways can be found at:http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/irp_math.htm

Further information about these pathways can be found at:http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/irp_math.htm

ND 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. 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 NOT OFFERRED

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. . . .

• Math Teachers

• Counsellors

• Career Advisor (Ms. Dhanoa)

Grade 12 English!• After completing the course, students are required to write the BC

Provincial English 12 exam worth 40% of their final

• English 12 is required for Post-secondary Admission (Communications 12 is accepted only by colleges)

Post Secondary Institutions have various standards for English 12. Each College, Technical Institute or University has set admission standards that must be met.

Students that don’t meet the English requirements have several options, ie LPI Tests, English Placement Tests, IELTS, TOEFL, ETC. (students are encouraged to come to the Career Centre for details)

Provincial Exams:GRADUATION

• Students are required to write the English 12 or Communications 12 provincial exam

• All other grade 12 provincial exams are optional and the student decides whether they wish to write it.

The BC post-secondary system is unique in North America. • It offers excellent opportunities for students to begin their studies at a college or institute then transfer to a variety of post-secondary institutions offering degrees.

Admission to College or Technical/Trade School

•Colleges: (Kwantlen, UFV, Douglas, Capilano, Langara)– Programs require high school graduation– Specialty programs have specific

requirements

•Technical or Trade School (BCIT, VCC)– Most programs require high school

graduation– Each program has specific requirements and

application dates

*Tip, Colleges will admit a student with a “C” in English 12 but once the student gets there they realize they have to spend extra money on course upgrades

* Note: Students are responsible for checking websites for specific admission and program entry requirements

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITY COLLEGES /TECHNICAL INSITUTIONS OFFER:• Certificates

• Diplomas

• Associate Degrees (Arts, Sciences, Business)

• University Transfer Programs

• Degree Programs

DEBUNKING THE COLLEGE MYTHS

Myth 1: College is an easier alternative to university.

Myth 2: College is for kids who can't get into university.

Myth 3: I won't be able to continue my post-secondary education in university if I start out in college.

Electricians Dental Assistants

Child Care Workers Mental Health Workers

Cooks Chefs

Office Managers Broadcast Technicians

Food Service Managers Purchasing Agents

Accounting Clerks Medical Secretaries

Electricians Science Technicians

Carpenters Recreation Workers

Sales Representatives Web Designer

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Fire Fighter

Air Craft Mechanic Electronic Service Technicians

Medical Technologists/Technicians

Orthotic/Prosthetic Technicians

Licensed Practical Nurse Continuing Care Workers Aides

Legal Assistant Computer Support Technicians

Medical Equipment Technician

Paramedics

Examples of projected growth occupations requiring two years or less of post-secondary education (*According to BC Labour Market 2012 Info)

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WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY ARTS/SCIENCE TRANSFER PROGRAM?

A University Transfer program is where a student will attend a College and take up to 60 Credits and then transfer to the University as a third year student.

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BENEFITS OF A UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM.

There are many benefits for a student to take the University Transfer program:

* Smaller class sizes

* Costs less

* More support from faculty

* More support from peers

• ARTS: Criminology, Languages, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, History Georgraphy, Culinary, Music, Drama, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Counselling, Philosophy, Social Work, etc.

• SCIENCE: Health, Math, Computers, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Environment, Food, Engineering, etc.

• BUSINESS: Accounting, Administration, Human Resources, Management, Economics, Marketing, Advertising, etc.

• TRADES: Masonary, Welding, Electrician, Plumbing, Construction, Metal Fabricator, Roofer, Ware-houser, etc.

University Requirements

• Each University has different entrance requirements.

• Check each University and program of interest carefully so you can ensure that you have the necessary courses.

• Some Universities require 4 Gr. 12 academic courses

• Some Universities require 5 Gr. 12 academic courses

• Some programs require Math 12, some only require

Math 11 (Check level of Math required accordingly)

• BC Universities require a Grade 11 second language (SFU accepts Beginners Language 11 & UVIC does not require a language 11, except for Humanities)

• BC Colleges do not require a second language

• Most Ontario Universities do not require a second language

Types of Languages

• French 8-12

• Spanish - Beginning Spanish 11, Spanish 11-12

• Punjabi – Beginning Punjabi 11, Punjabi 11

• Challenge Exams

Language Challenge Exams

• For those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German and others

• they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn language 11 and 12 credits

• see your counsellor for more information

Grade 12 Courses Used to calculate university admission averages *This is a general list, each institution, each faculty and each program varies, so students need to double check at the Career Centre, their Counsellor or Institutions. *Not all courses are offered at North Delta Secondary•Biology 12

•Calculus 12

•Chemistry 12

•Computer Information Systems 12

•Computer Programming 12

•Economics 12

•English Literature 12

•English 12 or English 12•French 12 ••Geography 12

•Geology 12

•German 12

•History 12

•Japanese 12

•Law 12

•Mandarin 12

•Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (but not both)

•Physics 12

•Punjabi 12

•Social Justice 12

•Spanish 12

•Sustainable Resources 12

University Admission Averages – Fall 2011

UBC-VancouverArts mid-high 80’sScience high 80’s-low 90’s Human Kinetics high 80’s-low 90’sEngineering mid-high 80’sCommerce 84% minimum

UBC-VancouverArts mid-high 80’sScience high 80’s-low 90’s Human Kinetics high 80’s-low 90’sEngineering mid-high 80’sCommerce 84% minimum

UBC-OkanaganEngineering mid- high 70’s

Arts mid to high 70’d

Human Kinetic high 70’s-low 80’s

Nursing mid 80’s

Science mid-high 70’s

UBC-OkanaganEngineering mid- high 70’s

Arts mid to high 70’d

Human Kinetic high 70’s-low 80’s

Nursing mid 80’s

Science mid-high 70’s

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIAHumanities 75%Social Science 75% Engineering 77%Sciences 75%Fine Arts 75%Business 83% Writing 87%

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIAHumanities 75%Social Science 75% Engineering 77%Sciences 75%Fine Arts 75%Business 83% Writing 87%

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY Applied Science mid-high 80’sArts/Social Sciences mid-high 80’s Science mid-high 80’s Business 80% min

Basic B.C. University Entrance Requirements

• English 11, Pre-Calculus 11 Math (Foundations Math 11 is accepted by certain universities) Socials 11, Academic Science 11, Language 11

• English 12 and 3 to 4 approved academic12-level courses

• Almost all programs require around 80% or higher for admission

Note: Students are responsible for checking websites for specific admission and program entry requirementsSFU requires minimum 60% in both Math 11 and English 12 and accepts Beginner’s Language 11

UBC Entrance is based on the following courses Plus a Student Personal Profile:

ARTS: English 12 and 3 other provincially examinable courses (Foundations Math 11 with a B acceptable)

SCIENCE: English 12, Ma 12 Pre-Calculus, Physics 11, Chemistry 11, at least one from Bi 12, Ch 12, Geol 12, or Physics 12 and one other provincially examinable course

 ENGINEERING: English 12, Chemistry 11 & Chemistry 12,

Pre-Calculus Ma 12, Physics 11 & Physics 12

 COMMERCE: English 12, Math 12 & 2 other prov. Exam courses

• All Canadian Universities look at Grade 10 and 11 courses to see that they have been completed successfully.

• All Canadian Universities calculate admission averages on 4 or 5 Grade 12 academic courses only .

U.S. Applications

• All U.S. Universities require SAT scores• SAT exams are best written in the spring of

Grade 11• PSAT’s can be written in October of Grade 10

– See www.collegeboard.com to register

– *See Ms. Dhanoa regarding SAT & PSAT information

Applying to Post-Secondary Schools

• Ms. Dhanoa runs lunch-time post secondary sessions to assist grade 12s with their applications

• Apply on-line: www.applybc.ca– BC schools: self-report marks online or wait

till Ministry transfers data. No paper transcript necessary

• Generally:– BC Universities: apply by Feb. 28th (UBC Jan. 31st)– Douglas College: apply beginning October 15th – Other institutions and BCIT: check specific

program deadlines– Eastern Universities: apply before Christmas

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WHAT ARE THE YEARLY TUITION FEES FOR SCHOOLS?

DouglasDouglas $2712.00$2712.00

LangaraLangara $2547.00$2547.00

UBCUBC $4608.0$4608.0

SFUSFU $4914.00$4914.00

UVICUVIC $4895.40$4895.40

KwantlenKwantlen $3706.50$3706.50

BCIT & VCCBCIT & VCC Cost depends on Cost depends on programprogram

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How do I finance my education?

• Funding may come from one or more of the following sources

o Savings and current incomeo Family support o Registered Education Savings Planso Student loanso Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards

Student Loans

Student loans are money that is borrowed and repaid once you are finished your education.

There are two ways of getting student loans.1) Government: National Student Loan Service.

Please go to https://nslsc.canlearn.ca for more info

1) Private Banks & Credit Unions will give student loans.

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DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER PROGRAMS

Career Programs

• Work Experience: School does placement in a field of interest (4

credits)

• Apprenticeship: Every 120 hours of paid work under a certified

tradesperson or professional earns you 4 credits (16 credits total)

• ACE – IT: 1st year College or Technical Institute

apprenticeship credit

Work Experience - EXCELLENT “REAL LIFE” EXPERIENCE-4 Credits for 90 hours of work- must take 4 support courses, at least 2 at the Gr. 12 level from the following focus areas:

• Fine Arts, Design & Media• Fitness & Recreation• Business & Applied Business• Health & Human Services• Liberal Arts & Humanities• Science & Applied Science• Tourism, Hospitality & Foods• Trades & Technology

Secondary SCHOOL Apprenticeship (SSA)

Excellent choice for students that want a head start with an apprenticeship, receive credits and other benefits

• Student has to find your own placement with a qualified tradesperson

• 4 credits for each 120 of paid employment – up to a maximum of 16 credits (480 hours)

• Attend school half time, work half time

• Opportunity to earn $1000 scholarship

ACE-IT and CTC Programs

• Ace it (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training)

• Open to Gr. 11 and 12 students interested in entry-level trades training.

• Delta School District pays tuition cost (saving thousands of $$)

• Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership with post-secondary institutions

North Delta Secondary On-site Programs:• Apprenticeship Electrical level 1 Electrical

• Apprenticeship Carpentry level 1

*Other off-site programs available

• Applications are picked up from Ms. Dhanoa

• in the Career Centre and due before March 31, 2012

District Enhancement Program

• Grade 12 students can take post-secondary course while still in high school and receive credits.

• Students may enroll in the September or January semester of each academic year at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

• Students are responsible for tuition costs and related course costs.

• Course examples: English, French, Psychology, Math, Etc

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SCHOLARSHIPS!

• TIPS TO WIN SCHOLARSHIP• WHERE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS• DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP &

AWARDS• SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

*ALL COVERED EXTENSIVELY AT THE ANNUAL

ND SCHOLARSHIP EVENING EVENT IN NOVEMBER

Scholarship and Bursary Criteria may be based on:

• Academic achievement• Leadership• Community/volunteer

work• Clubs and associations• Athletics• Participation in the arts• Citizenship

• Awards and distinctions• School Nominations• Involvement in

conferences• Essay writing• Supplemental

Applications• Financial Need

Letters of recommendation Read and complete the applications

carefully

Passport to Education• Offered by the Ministry of Education• Grades 10 -12• Earn up to $1000 for post-secondary

Gr. 10 = $250Gr. 11 = $250Gr. 12 = $500

• For students demonstrating high achievement in academic and non-academic areas

• Based on their best 5 subjects• Awarded to approximately the top 30% of each grade

Provincial Examination Scholarships NEW• Students can qualify for a $1000 Ministry

scholarship based on 4 of their best 5provincial exam marks in:

• Math 10 Foundations or AW Math 10• English 10• Science 10• Socials 11or Sciences 11• English 12 or Communications 12 or Francais 12

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What resources are available in the ND Career Centre for Scholarships?

- File folders on individual scholarships

- DVD,Books, other resources on how to win scholarships

- Current literature detailing awards

- Computers for students to do independent research

- Assistance with applications

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

School

Extracurricular

Activities

AthleticTeamsBasketbal

RugbyVollyball

School Clubs

Global UnityStudent Council

ETC

DanceHip HopBhangra

School PlaysMusicals

“Aladdin With A Bollywood Twist

SchoolService

&Volunteer

School Committees

“Grad Committee”“Water for

Africa”

Community

Involvement

Athletic/Sports TeamsBasketbal

RugbyVollyball

AIR CADETSAnimal Shelter

DELTA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

NORTH CREST CARE CENTRE

DELTA PARKS & REC

SUMMER CAMPS

• Course Scheduling system opens the evening of March 1.

• Course Scheduling closes March 16th.