Course Planning and Post-

Secondary Information
Counsellors: Ms. Schlatter &
Ms. Pooni
Career Advisor: Mrs. Livingston
 Graduation Program
 Required Courses: (48 Credits)
• Language Arts 10, 11, and 12
• Social Studies 10 and either SS 11 or BC First
Nations Studies 12
• Science 10, and a science 11 or 12
• A Math 10, and 11 or 12
• Physical Education 10
• Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12
• Planning 10
 Graduation Program
Continued…
 Elective Courses (28 credits)
• 7 courses
• Any course from Grades 10 - 12

 Graduation Transitions (4 credits)

• Start in Planning 10
• Work with the Transitions Advisor to
complete requirements in booklet
 Graduation Continued…
 80 Credits
Needed to
Graduate

• A minimum of 16
credits must be at
the Grade 12 level
(includes Language
Arts 12)
 Grade 12 Program

 English 12 or Communications 12
 Seven (7) electives
 Approved Provincially Examinable
Grade 12 Courses
 Biology  History
 Chemistry
 English Literature
 Japanese
 English  Mandarin
 First Nation  Principles of Math
Studies  Physics
 Francais Langue
 French
 PSI Calculus
 Geography Assessment
 Geology  Punjabi
 German  Spanish
 Provincial Exams
 To write or not to write….

 If you have a B or higher in English 12

and you can get at least 86% in 3
provincial exams you will earn $1000.00.
 If you write the provincial exam the MOE
will count it for 40% of your mark.
 The universities will take the highest mark
of either a blended mark or only the
school mark.
Crash Course into the World of
Post-Secondary
 What Does Life After High School
Look Like?
YOUR GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
BOOKLET ASKS YOU TO DEFINE
ONE OF THREE OPTIONS

3. Post-secondary Education
4. Employment
5. Extended Travel (3 months or
more)
 Post-secondary Education
 College, University or both?
 What do you intend to study?
Use Career Cruising to research
and compare programs, admission
requirements
 Research ideas for careers
Laddering to success
What CREDENTIALS do you earn at
college or university?
 Certificate (one year)
 Diploma (two years)
 Associate Degree (two years)
 Bachelors Degree/undergrad
degree (four years)
 Masters Degree/graduate
degree (two years-varies)
 Doctorate -PhD/MD/LLB
 TRADES & APPRENTICESHIPS
Post-secondary education that combines paid,
work-based training (about 85% of training),
with technical training in a classroom or shop
setting (about 15% of training). Successful
completion of both components, along with
examinations, is required to earn a certificate
or ticket, and become a certified tradesperson.
The length of an apprenticeship can range
from one to five years, but most require four
years to complete.
 Beginning Your Apprenticeship
There are several routes into apprenticeship, including:

 Direct entry with an employer sponsor

 Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program at a college

of your choice

 Applying for credit for prior training or experience,

which may enable you to complete your certification
requirements in less time

 ACE-IT and Secondary school

apprenticeship programs
(Talk to Mr. Prideaux)
 Technical & Trades Admissions

British Columbia Institute of Technology &

Kwantlen

 Each Technology Programs has specific

requirements. Entrance is competitively based.

 Some programs are not accessible to students

directly from high school

 Trade programs have continuous enrolment, waitlists

should be researched. You can write Pre-tests at
Delview to meet admission requirements = earlier
admission
 College Admission Requirements
Langara, Douglas, Kwantlen*,
Vancouver Community College (VCC)
Students are accepted with general entry requirements
which means successful completion and graduation
from high school!

Each College has Career Programs that may have

specific requirements – It is important to check for
Math, Science or English courses that may be needed!

* Kwantlen is now recognized as a university but still

offers many certificate and diploma programs that a
college traditionally offers
 University Admission Requirements
University of British Columbia-Vancouver

Faculty of Arts – low to Faculty of Sciences –

mid 80’s average mid to high 80’s average
•English 11 + Language 11 •English 11 + Language 11

•Principles Math 11 •Principles Math 11

•Chemistry 11 + Physics 11
•Science 11
•Social Studies 11
•Social Studies 11
•English 12
•English 12
•Principles Math 12 (min
•3 other approved 67%)
provincially examinable •Two other approved Gr
grade 12 courses 12 courses including at
least one of Bio 12, Chem
12, Geology 12 or Physics
12
 Admission Requirements
University of British Columbia-Okanagan
GENERAL ADMISSION AVERAGE – 75%
Faculty of Sciences
Faculty of Arts
•Chemistry 11
•English 12
•English 12 •Principles of Math 12
•3 other approved (min 67%)
provincially examinable •Two other provincially
grade 12 courses examinable Grade 12
courses including at least
one of: Bi 12, Chem 12,
Geo 12, Phy 12.

Admission Requirements may change for 2010

 Simon Fraser University – Guaranteed
admission at 80% average for most
programs
(Business – 90% required – some exemptions are granted)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Sciences

•English 11
•Language 11 (can be
beginners)
•Principles Math 11 (min 60%)
•Science 11
•English 12 (min 60%)
•Three provincially
examinable Grade 12
courses
•English 11
•Language 11 (can be
beginners)
•Principles of math 11 (min
60%)
•Chemistry 11
•Physics 11
•English 12 (min 60%)
•Principles of Math 12 (60%)
•Two provincially examinable
Grade 12 courses
 SFU –Math Requirement
To satisfy the quantitative skills requirement all applicants
must present a minimum grade of 70% in the applicable
math course required for admission.
Applicants with a grade of 60-69% must either:
Score a 70% (20/30) on a Diagnostic Skills Exam
Or
Achieve at least a “C” grade in a Foundational Course
within their first three terms enrolled at SFU

Note: Students below 60% will be denied admission to SFU

 SFU –Literacy Requirement
All students must demonstrate their competence in
English literacy as part of the admission process. This
can be demonstrated through achievement in grade
12 courses, transfer courses or by other means.
Students who do not meet these targets may still be
accepted but will be required to take a foundational
learning course to review and improve their skills.
A grade of 75% or higher in Eng 12 or Eng lit 12,
you have met this requirement.
A grade of 60-74% will require you to enrol in a
Foundation of Academic Literacy course within your
first three terms at SFU

Note: Below 60% will not be admitted

 University Admission Requirements
University of Victoria – guaranteed
admission at 80% (some faculties accept
between 70% to 75% average)
Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Sciences
and Social Sciences •English 11
•English 11 •Principles of math 11
•Principles Math 11 •Chemistry 11
•Science 11 •Physics 11
•Social Studies 11 •Social Studies 11
•English 12 •English 12
•3 other approved academic •Principles of Math 12
grade 12 courses •Two approved science 12
courses
 Alternative 1st Year Programs at UBC

Arts One (UBC): http://arts1.arts.ubc.ca

An innovative approach to your first year in the Faculty of Arts.

Co-ordinated Arts Program (UBC): www.arts.ubc.ca

Suitable for students who have broad interests in the social sciences
and humanities.
Science One (UBC): www.scienceone.ubc.ca/home
An innovative first year undergraduate Science program at UBC in which the
traditional disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
are presented in a unified, integrated format.

Co-ordinated Science Program (UBC): www.science.ubc.ca

The Coordinated Science Program (CSP) is an alternative to standard first
year science, suitable for students who have broad scientific interests and
want to explore connections between the disciplines
 Alternative 1st Year Programs at SFU

TechOne (SFU): www.sfu.ca/techone

TechOne is an innovative and challenging first year

interdisciplinary cohort program offered by the Faculty of
Applied Sciences.
Explorations (SFU): www.surrey.sfu.ca
The courses will introduce students to humanities and social
science subjects through such interdisciplinary themes as words
and pictures in literature and film, and politics, economics and the
individual.

Science Year 1 (SFU): www.surrey.sfu.ca

Allows students interested in science to spend their first year
studying at the Surrey campus. Several of the paths in Science Year
1 are also attractive for students proceeding to either Business or
Computing Science in the second year.
 Second Language Requirements
Language 11 is required for admission to UBC &
SFU although SFU will accept Beginner
Language 11
(UVic requires Language 11 for admission to Humanities)

Students who complete a language

12 in high school, will meet the first
year language requirement for the
undergraduate degree in arts at UBC
 LPI (Language Proficiency Index)
Exam
An examination that provides the universities and
colleges with a way to determine a students
competence in summary and essay writing.
All students regardless of country of origin or
citizenship are required to demonstrate this
competence.
You do not need to write this exam if your English 12
mark meets the language proficiency minimum at the
college or university you plan to attend.

CHECK THE ENGLISH 12 MARK REQUIRED OR

LPI LEVEL BY LOOKING AT THE WEBSITE
FOR YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY!
WHEN IN DOUBT, WRITE THE LPI!
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
The SAT is intended for students applying for
admission to college or university in the US
The SAT measures verbal reasoning and mathematical
problem solving
There are two tests: SAT for admission and the Subject
test for placement. Contact the colleges you are thinking
of attending to find out what tests to take
Register on line at www.collegeboard.com
School Codes: Test Dates:
Delview: 821077 There are several test dates
throughout the year and test
sites in Vancouver and Richmond
So, what if you don’t know…
 www.careercruising.com
This website can help you to explore all the
aspects of career search and post-secondary
programs across Canada
Skills/interests inventory
Career Search

Education Search

Job Description

Career path

Interviews of people currently in the job/profession

user: delview pass: capp

 Ask questions…
 Talk to your teachers
 Talk to your counsellor
 Visit the Career Centre & talk to your
Career Advisor
 Check First Class e-mail and school
newsletters
 Campus Tours/Information
Kwantlen College: www.kwantlen.bc.ca

•BIG, BIG Open House – February 27 & 28

•Usually operate a Spring Break Tour Program
•Prospective Student Email: sign up/Parent website
•Check website for upcoming information sessions for
specific programs
•Visit the new Cloverdale Trades Centre Open House on
March 6th
 Campus Tours/Information
BCIT: www.bcit.ca

•“BIG” Info Session – March 4 from 5-8pm

•Attend information sessions
www.bcit.ca/infosessions
•Become a “Student for a Day”
•Campus Tours: One hour, given by student
Ambassadors

Capilano University: www.capcollege.bc.ca

•Student For a Day: Attend classes and have a tour

of the campus.
 Campus Tours/Information
Douglas College: www.douglas.bc.ca

•Check website for upcoming information

sessions

Langara College: www.langara.bc.ca

•Well known for their field study programs:

Europe, Greece, Italy, Haida Gwaii
•Check website for upcoming information
sessions
 Campus Tours/Information
Simon Fraser University: www.sfu.ca

• For Grade 11 students only – sign up for thinkSFU and get assigned to
an advisor and program updates – do this on-line
• Campus Tour, Surrey, Every Thursday, 4pm, 45 minutes
• Campus Tour, Burnaby,
Guided: student.sfu.ca (tours)
Self directed: print up information

• Student for a Day

New Programs:
• BA in World Literature
• Engineering Program : Mechatronics
• Criminology: Policing Studies ( Surrey only)
 Campus Tours/Information
UBC: students.ubc.ca/welcome/events.cfm

• Welcome Centre ,Brock Hall open M-F 8-5pm,Sat 9:30-

2:30pm
• Tour the campus (2 hours): residence, recreational and
social facilities, library, hear from current UBC student
about programs and admission requirements
• Focus days: Spring Break
Students will get an overview of Academic programs,
(health, technology, global issues, creative & critical
studies) interactive workshops, student panels, and a
campus tour - MUST REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME!!
 When you visit a college/university - ask
questions and make decisions based on the best
program for you:

• Student orientation
• Clubs, activities, athletic programs
(social/recreational)
• Credentials
• Student successes
• Field study, Student exchanges, co-op
• Student support services
 On-going questions
The 3 “R’s”
Research, Reflect & Reality
Develop your Graduation Transition
plan
What are your options?
• University
• College
• College transfer
• Trades
• Student exchanges/travel
• Work
School Work:
• What are your current grades?
• Do you need help at school, academically?
• Appropriate Course selection
• Balanced course load of provincials and
electives
• Guidance from parents balanced with your
interests/abilities/values
Financial Plan
- Research and understand the costs of post-
secondary programs and training
Use www.educationplanner.bc.ca

Scholarships & Bursaries

- Many opportunities to apply for awards not
just based on academic work.
Volunteering, clubs, sports - school &
community participation
Use www.bcawardsonline
 What Do I do Now?
CHECK FIRST CLASS FOR
INFORMATION UPDATES!
DROP INTO THE CAREER CENTRE!
• E-mail : ylivingston@deltasd.bc.ca
• Career exploration
• Current post-secondary information
and application process
• Financial information
• Scholarships
TIME TO PICK COURSES

All registration will be done through

“Parent Connect”.
Follow the links from the Delview
website:

http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/dl