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WELCOME. Grade 11 Course Planning Presentation 2012-2013. Grade 10 Students to. Why is course selection so important?. drives Master Timetable determines what courses can & will be offered to students changes to student initial choices difficult… may be impossible…

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  1. WELCOME Grade 11 Course Planning Presentation2012-2013 Grade 10 Students to

  2. Why is course selection so important? • drives Master Timetable • determines what courses can & will be offered to students • changes to student initial choices • difficult… may be impossible… • after the time table has been set • MOST IMPORTANTLY… • It sets a path for “Life after KAL” 1

  3. Online process • For course selection • Parent confirmation • Instructions, etc found on KAL website

  4. Course Selection • 3 year plan • Based on future direction after high school • Look at SAMPLE 3 year plans for familiar future plans

  5. Course Selection Process • Course descriptions and information on KAL website

  6. Graduation PlanGrade 10, 11 & 12 • 12 Required courses • counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 • 7 Elective courses • counted from grade 10, 11 and 12 • 4 credits for your Graduation Transitions • completed in grade 12 2

  7. EXAMS Provincial Exam • Social Studies 11 • 20% final mark In class final exams • Value of exam determined by departments 3

  8. Math Options • Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 • AKA AWM 11 • Trades & Apprenticeship programs • Foundations of Math11 • AKA FOM11 • Acceptable by some university programs • Pre-Calculus 11 • AKA Pre-Calc11 • 65% or better in FMP10

  9. Do I need a 2nd language? • A second language is notrequired for graduation • 2nd language to grade 11may be required for BC University entrance* only • UBC-Vancouver • UVIC Arts (*UVIC Science does not require 2nd language) • SFU • Most Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2nd language

  10. Applied Skills Woodwork Foods Textiles Computers Drafting Fine Arts Art Drama Band Elective Courses • Courses offered next year are determined by: • student interest • staffing levels • use of facility

  11. External Credits • Earn “extra” credits in Grade 10, 11 or 12 for gradation • Documented achievement in areas “outside” of school • sports, drama, dance, industrial and occupational courses, music, etc More info>>Check KAL Websitewww.sd22.bc.ca/kalamalka 10

  12. Dual Credit Programs • Trades & Technical program opportunities • Apply in grade 10 • 2nd semester • Earn credits for grade 11 & 12 • Explore opportunities in Planning 10 • Mr. Simon, Career Coordinator • Monday and Wednesdays at KAL • Office in school counselling area 11

  13. Dual Credit Program Schedule

  14. District Programs • Quest 1st or 2nd semester • ½ year program • English 11 • PE 11 & 12 • Biology 11 • ONLINE LEARNING… • Students without Borders @ KAL • 1st semester • English 11 or 12 • Spanish (Beginner or 11) • Global Education • Independent Directed Study

  15. District Programs • Soccer 1st semester only (Vantage One Soccer facility) • ½ of semester • 2 PE related course • Forestry 1st semester only (CBSS) • Full semester experience • PE 11 • PE 12 • Forestry 11/12

  16. Courses Offered At Other SD#22 Secondary Schools • Audio Tech 11/12 • Auto Mechanics 11/12 • Auto Trade Sampler 11/12 • Cafeteria 11/12 • Digipen 10/11/12 • Digital Photography 11/12 • Environmental Leadership 11/12 • Fashion Design 11/12 • Film/TV 11/12 • Media Studies 11/12 • Metal Fabrication 11/12 • Peak 11/12 • Photography 11/12 • Team Sports 11/12 • Women’s Fitness 11/12 • Accounting • AP Lit 12 • AP Psychology • Chem 12 Virtual • First Nations 12 • German 11,12 • Global Action 11/12 • Global Ethics 12 • Humanities 11 • Okanagan Lang 8-11 • Physics Virtual • Ap Art 12 • Ceramic/Sculpture 11/12 • Choir 10,11,12 • Concert Band 11/12 • Jazz Band 11/12 • Musical Theatre 10,11,12 • Silk Screening 11/12 Information and applications can be found at http://www.sd22.bc.ca/secondary_courses.html

  17. In summary… • Course Selection • Online process • Student and parent accounts • 3 year plans prepared ahead of time • Choose Courses Wisely • Changes to timetable WILL be DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!

  18. What Next ? • Download 3 year planning sheet • Review sample 3-year plans and RESEARCH • Scheduled times for course selection or each class will be posted on the school calendar on the KAL website

  19. QUESTIONS? Anything that we have not answered???

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