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Course Planning

Course Planning. Grade 8  9. Objectives. Introduce the role of the counsellor. General introduction to the world of post-secondary. Introduce the graduation program. Explain Grade 9 course options. Provide general information about a variety of courses. Role of the Counsellor.

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Course Planning

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  1. Course Planning Grade 8  9

  2. Objectives • Introduce the role of the counsellor. • General introduction to the world of post-secondary. • Introduce the graduation program. • Explain Grade 9 course options. • Provide general information about a variety of courses.

  3. Role of the Counsellor • Who is your counsellor? • Mrs. Pooni and Mr.Sall (A – K) • Mrs. Smalley (L – Z), Mr. Sall on Fridays • Why might someone see a counsellor? • Academic • Career • Personal • Delview Counselling

  4. Referrals • How does your counsellor know who to see? • Self • Friends • Parents/Family • Teachers/Administrators • How to sign up. • Emergencies

  5. Confidentiality • 3 exceptions: • Harm self • Harm others • Harmed by others

  6. Course Planning Portion Your Future

  7. Making decisions about courses….

  8. Decision Making About Courses • Interests • Strengths/Weakness • Family’s Influence • Friends’ Influence • Required for Career • Like the teacher… • Options open….

  9. Many pathways…….

  10. Life After High School • Part-time work • Full-time work • Part-time work and school • Travel, Volunteer Abroad • Canadian Armed Forces • Trades • College and University

  11. Graduation Requirements • Must pass: • English: up to grade 12 • Social Studies: up to grade 11 • Science: up to grade 11 • Math: up to grade 11 • Physical Education: up to grade 10 • Will need one Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12 course (e.g. Foods, Shop, Music, Drama, Computers, Art) • Planning 10 leading up to Grad Transitions 12

  12. Graduation Continued…… • 80 Credits Needed to Graduate • Each course is 4 credits • A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level (includes Language Arts 12)

  13. Career Development Programs See Mr. Prideaux in Career Centre • Tech Stretch • Apprenticeship Program • ACE -IT • Work Experience Program

  14. Delta Academies

  15. DELTA ACADEMIES • Baseball - Sands • Dance - Delta Sec • Film - Acting- Ladner • Film - Production- Ladner • Golf - Seaquam • Hockey - Burnsview • Hockey - South Delta • Lacrosse - Delta Sec • Soccer - South Delta and Sands • Softball – Seaquam • Cadets - Seaquam

  16. Grade 9 Program • English 9 • Science 9 • A Math 9 • Social Studies 9 • PE 9 • Elective • Elective • Elective

  17. English English 10 Communications 11 English 11 Writing 12 English 12 Literature 12 Communications 12 We advise you choose Engl or Com based on Teacher Recommendation

  18. Socials Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 Psychology 11 Psychology 12 Law 12 History 12 Economics 12 Comparative Civilization 12 (not UBC) Geography 12

  19. Science Science 10 Earth Science 11 Physics 11 Biology 11 Sci & Tech 11 Teacher Recommended Chemistry 11 C+ C+ C+ Chemistry 12 Biology 12 Physics 12 Geology 12

  20. MATH 9 Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace 11 Foundations 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Apprenticeship & Workplace 12 Foundations 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Entry into the majority of trades or direct entry to the workplace Post-Secondary programs not requiring theoretical calculus Other optional courses such as Calculus 12 Post-Secondary programs requiring theoretical calculus Math Curriculum

  21. Languages French 8 French 9 Intro. Spanish 11 (SFU) French 10 French 11 Spanish 11 French 12 Spanish 12

  22. Do I Need a 2nd Language? • There are many advantages of having a 2nd language • A second language is not required for graduation • 2nd language to Grade 11 may be required for BC University entrance (if apply from highschool; may not if apply after 2 years of college) • UBC - Vancouver • SFU (can be beginners level – ie. Spanish 11Beginners) • Most Apprenticeships, Trade Programs do not require 2nd language

  23. Courses (Grade 9 – 12)Physical Education • Physical Education(9 – 12) • Required to grade 10 • Physical Education 11 & 12 are co-ed • Fit For Life 11/12 for girls

  24. BUSINESS • KEYBOARDING 9 • Typing, word processing/formatting • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9 • Basic computer skills, web design

  25. Home Economics PE 9 is required Physical Education & Planning • Foods 9 • Cooking in groups • Textiles 9 • Sewing

  26. Technology Education • Woodwork 9 • Metalwork 9 • Power Technology 9 • Engines, making power with machines • Electronics 9 • Electrical circuits & components • CAD/Drafting 9 • Computer aided architectural design

  27. Visual Arts • Visual Arts 9 (General) • 2D and 3D • Media Arts 9 • Video production, animation, camera, photoshop…

  28. Performing Arts Drama Beginner Band 9 Junior Band 9 Guitar 9 – no experience needed New: Choral Music/Musical Theatre 9 Group and/or individual singing Music • Drama 9 • Acting

  29. Strategies for Learning 9 LA/LD There is a process for being referred ELL 9 Speak to Ms. Stevens if you need more ELL courses next year Get Help

  30. What now? • READ the course selection booklet • Posted on Delview homepage  Students  Course Planning • Drop in to see your counsellor at lunch or after school if you have questions; or send an email. Don’t wait! Parent meeting on Wed. Feb.27, 7:00 Parent Connect open

  31. TIME TO PICK COURSES All registration will be done through “Parent Connect”. Follow the links from the Delview website: http://dl.deltasd.bc.ca/

  32. Course Planning 2014 1. What is the name of your counsellor? • A-K: Mrs. Pooni, Mr. Sall • L-Z: Ms. Smalley (Mr. Sall on Fridays) 2. How do you contact your counsellor? • Go to counselling hallway….form by door…. Email… 3. Define confidentiality. • Can’t share with others….private. 4. What are two things to consider when choosing your elective courses? • Interests, strengths, family….. 5. Do you need a second language to graduate? • No

  33. 6. How many electives do you get in Grade 9? • 3 7. Other than French (and English) what language is offered at Delview? • Spanish 8. Name one technology course and one business course. • WW, MW, PT, DRAFT or KB and IT 9. When is Band 9 offered? • AM 10. Which website do you use to select your courses? • Delview

  34. What is the Number 1 thing that will lead you to success? • Hard Work (grit!) • Kindness, and Willingness to ask for help, also help

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