Career Programs

1. Career Programs 2014-2015

2. Career Programs • Work Experience..explore Career options ~ Grade 11 or 12~ Employability Skills as well as a 90 hr placement in the community. ACE IT..get your Level 1 Industry Training in Gr 11 or 12Auto Service Technician and Cook Training at Seaquam Carpentry at North Delta  SSA ..Secondary School Apprentice – Gr. 10 (age 15) start~ Working with a Journey Person? Earn Secondary school credits as well. ~ $1000 scholarship available upon completion

3. Did you know? • Career Programs is for everyone! • Most careers don’t need a University Degree to start • Trades and Technical Careers: • Earnings can be over $100,000 yr • There is a huge demand for skilled workers • Career Programs in Secondary school: • Try out a career before you go to university • Earn graduation credit credits • Make connections to employers

4. What are the benefits of Work Experience? • Valuable experience related to your career goals • Opportunity to network • Make educated decisions for a successful transition from high school to post-secondary or work • Receive 4 credits towards graduation

5. Work Experience Placements • Vancouver Aquarium • SPCA • Grouse Mountain • Staples • Barnes Wheaton Motors • Delta Police • BC Hydro • BC Ambulance • Northcrest Care Centre • Safeway Pharmacy • Delta Parks and Rec • Cougar Canyon Elementary • Newton Animal Hospital • Science World • BCIT Broadcast • YMCA • Surrey Arts Gallery

7. Seaquam Secondary Grade 10 in to 11 Course Planning

8. Overview • Overview of Graduation Requirements • Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements • Grade 11 courses • What about Math? • What about a Language? • Questions

9. 2004 Graduation Program

10. Graduation Requirements… Language Arts 10 4 Credits Language Arts 11 (English or Communication) 4 Credits Language Arts 12 (English or Communication) 4 Credits ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 10 4 Credits Social Studies 11 or Civics 11 4 Credits SCIENCE Science 10 4 Credits A Science 11 or 12 4 Credits MATH Math 10 4 Credits Math 11or 12 4 Credits P.E. Physical Education 10 4 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4 Credits F.A. & A.S. Planning 10 4 Credits Graduation Transition 4 Credits OTHER ELECTIVES Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits 80 Credits

11. Provincial Exams • English 10 (20%) • Mathematics 10 (20%) • Science 10 (20%) • Social Studies 11 or (20%) • Civic Studies 11 (20%) • First Nation’s Studies 12* (20%) • English 12 (40%) Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial exam

12. That’s what’s need to Graduate…What about what’s needed to get in to a Post-Secondary Institution?

13. Direct Application/Entry to a Major University - UBC, SFU, UVIC etc. - on average looking at a mid 80% range for admission in most faculties but it varies by institution - individual program requirements will apply in addition to general entrance requirements (for example second language, Pre-Calc 11 – will vary by institution) - for full information re. University Entrance Info., go to seaquam.ca … career centre website for links to post sec. Admission pages

14. College/Technical College etc. i.e. Kwantlen, Langara, Capilano College , BCIT Entrance requirements not as strict (varies by institution) Can upgrade if missing program requirements No second language required for admission Most offer academic transfer programs to major universities Smaller classes More affordable

15. Post Secondary Studies • In order to choose the best institution to attend for your post secondary studies, a student will want to conduct their own research. • Initial research online is an effective way to learn current information about each individual school and it’s campuses. A knowledgeable student will research all colleges or universities in order to make an educated decision. Look for schools that will provide you with opportunities that suit your needs, both educationally and socially. • Another key decision factor should be to uncover a learning institution that will provide you with the best options and opportunities after you complete your undergraduate studies. Follow the links below to begin your research:

16. Post Secondary Studies *Note: General admission requirements are considered in order to be accepted into the institution itself. There are likely further requirements for individual programs that must be researched, and met as well. There are also “one-stop websites” that will help to put all of the above information at your finger tips with links to every post secondary institution across Canada. Seaquam is registered to and highly recommends accessing an easy to navigate website called Career Cruising. http://www.careercruising.com/ username: seaquam password: (you need to ask your child for this!!) Universities are starting to look at Grade 11 marks for entrance requirements.

17. Post Secondary Studies - UVIC

18. What courses do I take next year?

19. Required Courses • English 11 / Communications 11 • Social Studies 11 or Civic Studies 11 • or First Nations 12 • Mathematics 11 • Biology 11 / Chemistry 11 / Physics 11 or • Earth Science 11 or • Science and Technology 11 (satisfies grad program but not science requirement for post-secondary inst.)

20. Challenge Courses • AP and Challenge courses are all gone. Students now take IB courses in place of these if they choose to.

21. International BaccalaureateIB Program The IB Diploma is a prestigious international pre-university qualification and is recognized by universities and governments throughout the world.  It has been in existence for over 30 years and is now offered in more than 1,000 schools in 95 countries. An international education does not replace a national one, but refocuses it and adds to it.  IB Program Questions? For any IB Program questions, please contact the IB/DP Coordinator at dmatthews@deltasd.bc.ca Applications due February 1st. 

22. What do I register for in IB? All IB Diploma students take six subjects across the disciplines in a manner that assures both breadth and depth of study.  Learning how to learn and how to evaluate information critically in a global world is an important part of the IB Diploma Programme.  Personal growth alongside academic growth is another.  Flexibility of choice allows students to follow their interests while the structure of the diploma safeguards the breadth of study.  Please consult with the IB Coordinator or Counsellor regarding your course selection choices.

23. IB Courses • English – . (R) • History OR Psychology - 1 is R; other could be E • Psychology (E) • Art (E) • Extended Essay (R) • Science (1 R, others E) (Chemistry, Bio., Physics or Sports Ex. & Health Sci) • Math (R) • Music (E) • Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) (R) • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) (R) • French, Japanese , Spanish (1 R, others E)

25. What does a typical IB timetable look like? • EE & CAS– done within here and there but not a special block (sometimes in other classes, sometimes in additional meetings) • TOK – one block • GROUP 1: IB English • GROUP 2: IB Lang. • GROUP 3: IB Hist. or Psych. • GROUP 4: IB Sci. • GROUP 5: IB Ma. • GROUP 6 : IB Elec. (anything from IB list ) • ELECTIVE OF YOUR CHOICE FROM IB or Reg.

26. Getting your SS 11 credit • IB History (2 yrs) - will provide you with a SS 11 credit and will qualify for Dogwood AND IB Diploma • Psychology 11 meets group 3 req. BUT not he SS 11 req. for Dogwood; would qualify for IB Diploma but NOT Dogwood • Could take SS/Civics 11 in summer if desired (or online)

27. IB Credits – how are they different? • For every IB course you do, there is typically a ‘regular’ Seaquam course to match it • You will earn 4 credits for the IB course, and 4 credits because the IB course is also recognized as covering the ‘regular’ course as well • Yes – you get 8 credits per IB course • For any IB course you score highly in (5 or higher – approx. 86% or more), you will ALSO be awarded ADVANCED credit at a post secondary institution (so credit for the equivalent first year university

28. What if I want some IB but don’t want the Diploma? • You can take up to 4 IB classes • You must make a full year commitment – no drops through the year • You must make a formal APPLICATION – see seaquamib.ca - look for the form “IB Diploma COURSE application form” • It is recommended that you select from only the HL courses (SL courses will not give you any advanced credit) • All HL courses run 2 years

29. Language 11/ Ch/11 Studio Arts 11: Fabric and Fiber Cafeteria Training 11 Caf. 11 – Baking and Pastry Textile Studies 11 Carpentry & Joinery 11 Business Computer Application 11 Accounting 11 Drafting & Design 11 Auto Technology 11 Metal Fabrication & Machining 11 Technology 11 Info. Comm. Technology 11 Physical Education Yearbook Production 11 Writing 11 Psychology 11 Peer Tutoring 11 (LAC/ESL/Music/PE/Life Skills/Core/Art/Technology) Concert Band 11 ** Music 11: Jazz Band (X Block) Music 11: Concert Choir Theatre Production – Acting 11 Technical Theatre 11 Film and Television/Video 11 Media Arts 11: Animation Art Foundations 11 Studio Arts 11 – Printmaking & Design ELL Strategies for Learning (LD/LAC) Elective Options (regular & IB)

30. Elective Options Photo 11 Studio Arts 11: Drawing and Painting Action Wear Construction and Design 11 (textile based course) Jewelry Making/art & metal Wood Art and Carving *please see on line course planning guide for detailed write-ups

31. Elective Options PE 11 Choices - PE 11 – Co-Ed - PE 11 – Leadership - PE 11/12 – Women’s Only - PE 11/12 – Superfit - PE 11/12 – Strength and Conditioning – Co-Ed

32. STUDYs – you must meet the following criteria • minimum of 6 academic courses. • demonstrate you have significant outside commitments (attach your letter to your application). • explain, in writing, the rationale for the request. • signed parental support. • student has exemplary attendance and does not present any discipline concerns. • A student has received approval from the Administration. • Please note: In no situation will a grade 11 student be able to take fewer than 7 courses unless there are exceptional circumstances. • Applications are on the Seaquam/ for students / counselling website

33. Career Programs – upcoming info. evenings • WednesdayMarch 5th, 'Women in Trades', 6:30-8:30pm, - for all schools and communities, hosted at Seaquam this year

34. Career Programs See or email Ms. Deol in C 5 for details adeol@deltasd.bc.ca); refer to additional powerpoint on counselling website Secondary School Apprenticeship 11A & 11B Work Experience 11 ACE-IT Auto Technician 11 (apply through School Board – see District website for deadlines) ACE-IT Cook Training 11 (as above)

35. Delta Academies Baseball - Sands Dance - Delta secondary Film Acting - The Studio at Delta Manor Hockey - South Delta Secondary Hockey - Burnsview Soccer - South Delta Softball - Seaquam Golf - Seaquam Cadets - Seaquam (grade 8s & 9s only) Film Production - The Studio at Delta Manor Lacrosse (Girls and Boys) - Delta Secondary Soccer - Sands Applications are online. Brochures are at the front office. Must be in by March 14th – Bursaries are available

36. The Math Question

37. Implications of Math • Any Math 11 course (Pre-Calculus 11 or Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 ) will meet graduation requirements from high school with a Dogwood Graduation Certificate. • Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 may NOT meet some post-secondary requirements. • Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 cannot be alternated with Principles. They are two very different programs. • Any student requesting to move from Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 into Pre-Calculus 11 is recommended to take summer school at the previous grade level. • It is recommended that students wishing to take Pre-Calculus 12 have a C or better in Pre-Calculus 11 .

38. What about a Language?

39. What About a Language?… UBC Language 11 for certain faculties No Language Requirement as with many University/Colleges like Douglas and Kwantlen or BCIT Have cancelled all language requirements! UVIC SFU Beginners Language 11 for all faculties UNBC

40. Language Options • French 10, 11, 12 • Intro. Spanish 11, Spanish 11,12 • Intro. Japanese 11, Japanese 11, 12

41. Language Challenge Exams *Language Challenge: 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. Those who challenge the language 12 exam carry on to write the provincial in June.

42. 4 Week – CANCELLED In Delta 1 hr 45 min. class (+ homework) 2 course maximum require 40% to qualify (see your counsellor re this to discuss if you have concerns;) 6 Week – for students who wish to take a course; academic subjects only 3 hour class Morning or Afternoon You will cover a FULL course so expect several hours of homework per eve. in addition to class time. Summer School – registration is online through the school district website /spring

43. DELTA ACCESS - Online Delta Access offers Grades 10- 12 courses online There are two “semesters” in Delta Access. Students can START at anytime, however, they must complete the course by the course deadline. Fall Semester runs from Sept – June (end date June 13) Spring/Summer session runs from April – August (end date August 8) When can students register for the April August 2014 session? Students may register for April session anytime, however, they will be contacted the first week of March with registration instructions (via email). Students who are eager to get started on their online courses over the spring break will have the option to attend a training session the week prior to March break. If they submit the required assignment and pay their $100 course deposit, students will have access to their courses over the break, however, they will not have teacher support until the first week of April

44. Night School (Sr. Classes) • Many core academic courses offered: • Offered 2X year: start dates either in Sept. or late January • Mondays / Wednesdays • Tuesdays / Thursdays • No electives

45. 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 bring documentation as proof of credit

46. Parent Connect • Course selection online as usual • Parents need their OWN passwords – phone the office if lost/forgotten • System is open for registration between the dates of Feb. 28th and March 6th

48. Parent Night Tuesday February 25th 2014 6:30 pm

49. Questions? • Volunteering or Work Experience – 30 hours over two years • Physical Activity – 80 hours over two years • Homework – Checking Student Connect

50. Can I make changes to my course selection later on?? As always, we implore you to choose wisely – elective spaces are at a premium and space is limited. After verification, which will likely be early April, 2014, no further changes will be made. Remember – what you select determines the number of spaces we open ; new seats are NOT added in Sept. even if you decide you want one!