Course Planning

Grade 10
Objectives
 Make smart decisions about courses.
 Understand post-secondary education
requirements.
 Be aware of career related options.
 Plan program to meet graduation
requirements.
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)
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 Sciences –
Faculty of Arts – low to mid to high 80’s average
mid 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
67%)
•3 other approved
provincially examinable •Two other approved Gr 12
courses including at least one of
grade 12 courses
Bio 12, Chem 12, Geology 12 or
Physics 12
 University of British Columbia-Okanagan
GENERAL ADMISSION AVERAGE – 75%

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Sciences

•English 12
•3 other approved
provincially examinable
grade 12 courses
•Chemistry 11
•English 12
•Principles of Math 12
(min 67%)
•Two other provincially
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 Sciences
Faculty of Arts •English 11
•English 11 •Language 11 (can be
beginners)
•Language 11 (can be
beginners) •Principles of math 11 (min
60%)
•Principles Math 11 (min 60%)
•Chemistry 11
•Science 11 •Physics 11
•English 12 (min 60%) •English 12 (min 60%)
•Three provincially •Principles of Math 12 (60%)
examinable Grade 12 •Two provincially examinable
courses Grade 12 courses
 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
 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
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

•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
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

•Student for a Day

•Open House at Surrey, February
26th 4:30 to 8:30pm – sign up
on-line
 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!!
 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
Graduation
What do you know about graduation?

1. How many credits do you need to

graduate?
2. Each course is worth ____ credits.
3. List an example of a Fine Arts course.
4. What are the core courses for Gr. 11?
5. What are the core courses for Gr. 12?
6. You can take a Grade 11 course in Grade
12 but it does not count towards graduation.
T or F
Graduation Requirements

 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 in Grades 11 &
12.
Graduation Continued……

 80 Credits Needed
to Graduate

– A minimum of 16
credits must be at the
Grade 12 level
(includes Language
Arts 12)
Earning Credits

 Completing Courses

– Attending high school

– On-line learning (Delta ACCESS)
– Summer school (6 or 4 week)
Earning Credits….

 Equivalency

– Courses completed
outside the school
system.
Earning Credits….

 Challenge

– You must prove that you

have completed the
course outcomes without
enrolling in a course.
Earning Credits…..

 External Credits

– Based on attaining certain levels for extra-curricular

activities.

 Dance, sports, lifeguard, ICBC…..

Earning Credits….

 Post Secondary Courses

– Attending a post-secondary institution while working on the

Graduation Program.
Earning Credits….

 Independent Directed Study

– Find something that you are passionate about and put
together a proposal.
– See your counsellor for more info.
Career Development Programs

 Apprenticeship Program
 Career Technical Centre
 Work Experience Program
 Trades Training (ACE-IT)
Apprenticeship Program

 Students
working part-time in a trade (chef,
mechanic, graphic arts…..) are eligible for:
 16 credits
 $1000.00 scholarship if they achieve 67% in Grade 12
and still employed in the trade 6 months after
graduation.
 Students may put their hours worked towards becoming
a journeyman in their trade
Career Technical Centre

 Students interested in specific programs

could attend Kwantlen while also attending
high school.
– Programs include welding, horticulture, auto
parts, drafting, and masonry.
– Community and Health Careers
– ie. Community Support Worker, Special Education
Teaching Assistant
Work Experience Program
 Students complete 90 hours of work experience and
receive 4 credits. Some time outside of school is
required for the completion of this course.
 Focus areas:
– Fine Arts, Design and Media
– Fitness and Recreation
– Science and Applied Science
– Tourism, Hospitality & Foods
– Liberal Arts & Humanities
– Health and Human Service
– Business and Applied Business
– Trades and Technology
Accelerated Credit Enrollment Industry
Training (ACE-IT)

 Partnerships between post-secondary

institutions and school district.
 Tuition paid for by the school district.
 Examples:
– Carpenter Program – 5 months @ NDSS
– Auto Service Technician – 10 months @ SQ
– Steel Fabrication – 23 weeks @BCIT
Delview Fine Arts Program
Grade 11 Program
 English 11 or
Communications 11
 A Science 11
 A Math 11
 Social Studies11
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
English/Language Arts

 English 11 & 12
 Communications 11 & 12
 English Literature 12
 Creative Writing 11/12
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Science

 Biology 11 & 12
 Chemistry 11 & 12
 Earth Science 11
 Geology 12
 Physics 11 & 12
 Science & Technology 11
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Mathematics

 Principles of Math 11 & 12

 Essentials of Math 11
 Calculus 12
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Social Studies

 Grade 11  Grade 12
– Social Studies 11 – BC First Nations Studies
– Psychology 11 12
– Comparative
Civilizations 12
– Geography 12
– History 12
– Law 12
Courses (Grades 11 – 12)
Art

 *Animation 11 & 12
 Art Foundations 11 & 12
 Ceramics & Sculpture 11 & 12
 Media Arts General 11 & 12
 Media Arts Graphic Design &
Photography 11 & 12
 Media Arts Multi-Media & Film
11 &12
 Drawing & Painting 11 & 12
 *Yearbook Production 11
 *Yearbook Design 12

*after school
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Business Education

 Applied Digital Communications 11

 Information and Communications
Technology 11 & 12
 Keyboarding 11
 Marketing 11 & 12
 Entrepreneurship 12
 Accounting 11 & 12
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Home Economics

 Foods & Nutrition

11 & 12
 Textiles 11 & 12
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Languages

 French 11 & 12
 Spanish 11 Beginners
 Spanish 11
 Spanish 12
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Music

 Band 11 & 12
 *Choir/Musical Theatre 11
& 12
 Guitar 11 & 12
 *Jazz Band 11 & 12
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Physical Education

 Physical Education 11
& 12

– Physical Education 11 &

12 are co-ed
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Graduation Transitions

 Planning 10
 Transition Components
– Career and Life Transitions
– Community Connections (30 hours work or volunteer time)
– Personal Health (150 minutes/week of activity)
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Student Services/Other

 Learning Strategies 11 & 12

 ESL 11 & 12
 Gifted Support
 Peer Tutoring 11 & 12
 Library 11
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Technology (Shop)

 Carpentry & Joinery 11

 Cabinet Making 12
 Electronics 11 & 12
 Metal Fabrication & Machining 11 & 12
 Art Metal & Jewelry 12
 Drafting & Design 11 & 12
 Aboriginal Woodworking 11 & 12
Courses (Grade 11 – 12)
Theatre

 Acting 11 & 12
 *Theatre Production 11 & 12
 *Choir/Musical Theatre 11 & 12
 *Directing & Scriptwriting 11 & 12
 *Theatre Company 11 & 12

*after school
What now?

 READ the course calendar! Don’t assume

you know what the course is about!
 Sign up early to see Mrs. Livingston or your
counsellor if you have questions. Don’t wait!
 Course registration begins online on
February 26th.
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