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Windsor Secondary
Course Programming
2019-2020
Grade 11-12
Welcome At Windsor, we acknowledge and honour the history and culture of the Coast Salish people, upon whose traditional territory the North Vancouver School District resides. We express our gratitude to the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nation and we value the opportunity to learn, live and share educational experiences on this traditional territory.
Windsor aspires to be a
Windsor Vision vibrant learning
environment where
individuals respect and
encourage each other to
develop the competencies
to thrive in a rapidly
changing world.
“We strive to
Windsor Mission
foster engaged,
critical thinkers
and
compassionate
educated
citizens”
Key Contact People: Current Grade 10 q Ms. Roberts: Vice-Principal q Ms. Desjardins: Counsellor (Gr 10 A–G and Choices) q Mr. Martin: Counsellor (Gr. 12 & 10 H - Z) Current Grade 11 q Ms. Best: Vice Principal q Ms. Maquignaz : Counsellor (Gr. 8 and 11)
What you need to consider… q Grad requirements q Post secondary plans q Academic and elective options
Course Programming Information
Graduation Requirements
BC Ministry
of
Education
Graduation RequirementsTo Graduate …
Total number of grade 10, 11, and 12
credits needed to graduate:
80 credits
(4 credits = 1 course)Graduation Program Requirements
English Program French Immersion Program
Required Courses Required Courses
(52 credits) (64 credits) – 3 years of French
Elective Courses Elective Courses
(28 credits) (16 credits)
*minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level *minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level
*4 credits must be Arts or ADST gr 10-12 *4 credits must be Arts or ADST gr 10-12
Total = 80 credits Total = 80 creditsGrad Program Requirements
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 10 * English 11* English Studies 12
Francais Langue 10 Francais Langue 11 (Etudes du cinema Francais Langue 12
et literature francophones)
Math 10 Math 11 Career Life Connections 12
(DL)
Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11
Science Humaines 10 Histoire 12
Science 10 any Science 11
Science Naturelles 10
PHE 10
Career Life Ed 10
Carrieres 10
Plus ONE Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills & Technologies course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
= French immersion requirements, adding to 13 courses gr 8-12Changes to English 10-12
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Creative Writing (2) and English Studies12 (4)
Creative Writing (4)
Literary Studies (2) -Mandatory-
or or
Composition (2) and Literary Spoken Language 12 (4)
Literary Studies (4)
Studies (2) -Elective-Career Life Connections 12 q COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS q 30 hours of work or community service - paid or unpaid q PERSONAL INTEGRATED PLAN FOR POST- GRADUATION q Career, education, finances, health & well-being q CAPSTONE PROJECT q Presentation in May *Information for graduation will be dispersed in CLC 12
Provincial Graduation Assessments
q Graduation Assessments have changed to align with our new curriculum
q Focus is on the demonstration and application of Literacy & Numeracy
q In order to graduate students will write:
q Numeracy Assessment – grade 10 – started 2017/18
q Literacy Assessment – grade 10 – starting in 2019/20
q Literary Assessment – grade 12 – starting in 2020/21
q Literary Assessment – for French Immersion students
q an additional assessment to the 3 above ( start date TBD)Provincial Graduation Assessments
Assessments will be:
q Marked on 4 point proficiency scale
q Emerging / Developing / Proficient / Extending
q Reported separately on transcript
Assessments will NOT be:
q Blended with any school course mark
q Used by the Post Secondary schools at this point
q Used as a pass/ fail
Assessment Results: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/examsCourse Programming
Post-Secondary
InformationAdmission Requirements
Post-Secondary Institute Updates
q Major changes have taken place in the last 2 years at
UBC and SFU, and may continue to change
q Please check individual Post-Secondary Institute
websites for the most current information
q In general for fall 2020:
q UBC considers ALL grade 11 and 12 courses,
dropping the lowest mark for each grade
q SFU considers minimum of 5 ‘academic’ grade 12
courses plus relevant grade 11 coursesNot sure where to start?
For the province of BC
www.educationplanner.bc.ca
For the rest of Canada, UK & USA
www.schoolfinder.comThinking of BC Schools? Minimum Course Requirements
Example: UBC Arts vs. UBC Sciences
Requirement Faculty of Arts Faculty of Sciences
English •English Studies 12 •English Studies 12
•Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR •Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR
English Studies 12 English Studies 12
Language •Language 11 (French or Spanish) •Language 11 (French or Spanish)
•Language 12 (or take at UBC)
Math •Pre-calculus 11 OR •Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%)
•Foundations 12 •Calculus 12 (recommended)
Sciences •Any science 11 OR 12 (including Earth •Physics 11
Sciences 11) •Chemistry 11
•ONE Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, or
Biology)
Approved •3 additional approved grade 12 •1 additional approved grade 12 course
Courses coursesExample: UBC Sciences vs. SFU Sciences
UBC SFU
Requirement Faculty of Science Faculty of Science
English •English Studies 12 •English Studies 12 (min 70% blended
•Final grade of 70% in English 11 OR mark)
English Studies 12 (including provincial
exam)
Language •Language 11 •Language 11
•(Intro Spanish 11 accepted)
Math •Pre-Calculus 11 •Pre-Calculus 11 (min 60%)
•Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%) •Pre-Calculus 12
+ +
•Calculus 12 (recommended) •Calculus 12 (recommended)
Sciences •Physics 11 •Physics 11
•Chemistry 11 •Chemistry 11
•ONE Science 12 (Physics, Chemistry, or Two of the following:
Biology) •Calculus 12, Biology 12, Chemistry 12,
Physics 12
Approved •1 additional approved grade 12 course *1 additional approved grade 12 course
CoursesCapilano University
Arts and Sciences Certificate, Diploma, and
(University Transfer) Bachelor Programs
n High school graduation required n High school graduation required
n English 12 + 2 approved academic n Requirements vary by Faculty
n Business and Professional
grade 12 courses Studies
n No second language requirement n Global and Community
Studies
n Any Math 11 (may need to upgrade n Education, Health and Human
Development
at Cap)
n Fine and Applied Arts
n Direct Transfer to UBC 2nd or 3rd yrCapilano University Arts & Sciences Program
University Transfer Program & Bachelor of Arts
Admission = English 12 + 2 “approved courses” listed below:
n Spoken Language 12 n Economics 12
n Physics 12 n Accounting 12
n Financial Accounting 12
n Anatomy/Physiology 12
n French 12 & Spanish 12
n Chemistry 12
n Physical Geography 12
n Calculus 12 n Law Studies 12
n Math 12 (any) n 20th Cent. World History 12
n Comparative Cultures 12 *More options available at
www.capilanou.ca
n Social Justice 12Admission Requirements
Broad-based admission trend…
q Some program applications might require:
q Supplemental applications
q Portfolios
q Interviews/Auditions
q Evidence of Accomplishments:
q leadership
q school & community service
q Demonstrate reflective and engaged learning!S.A.T (www.collegeboard.com) q American Institutions q Canadian Universities with NCAA athletics (eg. SFU football) q Minimum score 820 on SAT to qualify for NCAA eligibility (www.elegibilitycenter.org) q Recommended: write SAT prior to November of grade 12
Be Aware that… There are other gateways to get a degree granted from UBC/SFU that have agreements for direct transfer: q Capilano University q Corpus Christi College (on UBC campus) q Vancouver Community College q Langara College q Douglas College
BCIT Programs
n Applied and Natural Sciences
n Business and Media
n Computing and Information Technology
n Engineering
n Health Sciences
n Trades, Apprenticeship and Technician
n Pre-requisites vary depending on the program
n Pre-testing for English & Math for some programs
n Many programs are first come, first served & have waitlists - apply early,
even in grade 11!Course Options at Windsor
English Program Required Courses
Grade 11 Grade 12
English 11 English Studies 12
(Literary Studies or Creative Writing)
any Math 11 Career Life Connections 12
(DL)
Social Studies 11
any Science 11
*ONE Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills & Technology course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)French Immersion Required Courses
Grade 11 Grade 12
English 11 (Literary Studies or English Studies 12
Creative Writing)
Français Langue 11 (Etudes du Français Langue 12
cinema et literature francophones)
Math 11 Career Life Connections
Histoire 12
any Science 11
Plus ONE Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills & Technology course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)French Immersion Program –
Culture & Communication
Education artistique 9 (Culture & communication 9)
q Develop oral language abilities through the exploration of various art
forms from the francophone world.
q Creative arts such as drama, dance, visual arts and music
q Used to explore perspective, varied experiences and cultures in French
Communication orale 11 (Culture & communication 11)
q Continue developing oral language abilities through authentic
communication
q Explore French culture and history through art, drama, music and
various communicative experiences
q Students who complete this course may be eligible to participate in a
District trip to FranceGrade 11 Science Options
*You can take more than one scienceMath – Selecting the Right Pathway
Geometry 12
Open to Gr. 10, 11 & 12
Calculus 2
Intended for study in Intended for study in Intended for study in
Majority of Trades & Programs NOT requiring Programs requiring
Workforce theoretical Calculus theoretical CalculusFuture Plans & Math
Sample Future Most Relevant
Plans Course Work
•Technical College
•Trade School Workplace
•Direct to workforce Mathematics 10-11
•University Transfer
•Math
•Science Foundations & Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10
•Engineering +
•Medicine Pre-Calculus 11 and 12
•Commerce (+ recommended Calculus 12 – can be taken
simultaneously)
•Socials Sciences
•Humanities Foundations & Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10
•Fine Arts +
•Undecided Foundations 11 (and 12 for UBC) OR Pre-Calculus 11Language Electives
Grade 12 Academic Electives *Elective selections are dependent on post-secondary requirements
Arts Education Electives
Applied Design, Skills & Technology
ElectivesPhysical & Health Education Electives
New Courses for next year!
Marketing & Promotion 11:
q (2019-20 only – Alternating year) open to grade
10’s - Ms. Sihota / Ms. Lightman
Geometry 12: Mr. Pruner, Room 408
Composition & Production 12:
q (2019-20 only – Alternating year) Music
composition
q Mr. Kozak, Room C21
Spoken Language 12: English dept.New Courses for next year!
Media Design 10:
q (2019-20 only – Alternating year) open to grade 9’s and
10’s
q Ms. Sihota / Ms. Lightman, Room 211
Web Development 10:
q (2020-21 only – Alternating year) open to grade 9’s and
10’s
q Ms. Sihota / Ms. Lightman, Room 211Leadership 11 ì Helps students to develop leadership skills and knowledge within the school and community ì X-block class ì Classroom component + practical component ì Examples: tutoring, mentorship, Outdoor School Counselling, teacher’s assistant, elementary school work, etc ì Apply with Mr. Barber
Career Programs
Goals for Career Programs q Enable students to gain skills that will be valuable in work q Student’s have opportunities to observe and practice employability skills required in the workplace
Learning Outcomes q Identify your focus area (what do you want to do) q Identify what employability skills you already have q WorkSafe: review your rights and responsibilities q Revise or create your resume and cover letter q Review and learn interview skills q Help you understand workplace ethics and etiquette (how to conduct yourself in your placement)
q Identify your focus area (what do you want to do)
q Identify what employability skills you already have
q WorkSafe: rights and responsibilities in a work placement
q Revise or create your resume and cover letter
q Review and learn interview skills
q Help understand workplace ethics and etiquette (how to
conduct yourself in your placement
All of the above are introduced in Career Life Education 10 and
built upon in Work ExperienceHow to Get 4 Credits MWEX 12A or 12B -- Work Experience (4 credits each) q Open to grades 10-12 q Can take it inside or outside the timetable q Summer placements available as well q Course work plus a 90 hour job placement q IF your job is in your focus area, all your hours can be used q May earn up to 8 credits within these courses.
ACE-IT : Culinary Program Ø Located at Carson Graham Ø Students attend Windsor and then go the Carson for Culinary portion Ø Credits: 16 Ø Earn--Certificate in Professional Cooking More info on the District Web Site under Careers Information Meeting at Carson Graham February 22, 2018 @ 6 pm in the Library Application Opportunity: Feb 12-March 16
ACE-IT: Carpentry Pogram Ø This program is for Grade 11-12 students interested in a career in carpentry and related trades. Ø Located at West Vancouver Secondary Ø Students receive training every second day, while attending their own secondary school for core academic subjects. Ø More info at: http://westvancouverschools.ca/programs/ace- it
How to get more information…
Youth Work In Trades
(formerly Secondary School Apprentice (SSA)
q Paid on the job training under the sponsorship of a
certified tradesman/journeyman
q Day 1 work and Day 2 school
q Can be in anything (if a family member is in a trade
and you want to go into this field, you can work with
them)
q Complete up to 16 credits and 480 hours towards
apprenticeship hours
q Potential $1000 scholarship
q Complete hours within 5 months of graduationWindsor Website – http://www.sd44.ca/school/windsor/ProgramsServices/Courses/CareerEducati on/Pages/default.aspx Talk with Mrs. Oliver or Mrs. Szymanski Drop by Room 203 Call 604-903-3700 Local 809909 soliver@sd44.ca
External Credit
q Ministry gives credit for many external activities:
q Life Guarding
q External Language
q Membership on a provincial or national
sports team
q Refereeing at a high level in some sports
q ICBC Driver Ed
q Check with your counsellor, or check out “External
Credentials BC” on the Windsor Website
q MUST have appropriate documentationSummer Learning Details
Full Credit
Programs Review & Completion Courses
Courses
• 7/8 Transition: See next slide
• Regular, IB and French
Immersion
• ELL
• Numeracy (Math 8 & 9)
• Literacy (English 8 & 9)
Carson Graham
Locations Carson Graham Secondary
Secondary
Wed July 4 – Wed August
Dates Wed July 4 –Thurs July 26
1
Times 8:30am - 11:15am 8:30am - 12:30pmSummer Learning Courses
Grade 10 rade 11
G Grade 12
English
Life Science natomy & Physiology
A
Creative Writing & Lit. Studies Chemistry Chemistry
Foundations & Pre-Calculus of English* Creative Writing
Math
Physical & Health Education
Foundations of English Studies
Math
Science
Pre-Calculus Foundations of Math
Social Studies Physics Pre-Calculus
Social Studies Physics
Human Geography
20th Century World HistoryRegistration for Summer Learning
Online only - visit the Summer Learning website at
www.sd44.ca > Schools > Summer Learning
Opens à May 1
Closes à June 29
@ noonSummer Learning Website http://www.sd44.ca/school/summer/Pages/default.aspx
Enhanced Program Opportunities There are a variety of programs to choose from… http://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/Academies/Pages/default.aspx
ì
Enhanced Program Opportunities § Hockey Skills Academy (Windsor) § Soccer Skills Academy (Windsor) § Dance Academy (Windsor) § VCC Culinary Arts (Carson) § International Baccalaureate (IB) (Carson) § Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy (Carson) § Outdoor Academy (Sutherland) § Volleyball Academy (Sutherland) § Basketball (Seycove) § Digital Media Academy (Argyle) § Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10 (Outdoor School)
Distributed Learning
q North Vancouver School District is offering a number of courses through
a combination of on-line learning with some face-to-face teacher
support.
q DL Registration Forms available online or from your grade counsellor
q Attach DL Registration Form to your Windsor Course Programming
Sheet
http://www.sd44.ca/school/distributed/Pages/default.aspxDistributed Learning: What is It?
q Alternate way to complete core academic courses and
electives at the grade 10, 11 and 12 levels
q BC Ministry of Education Curriculum, courses leading to
graduation
q Teacher and student interaction can be both “online”
and “blended”
q Continuous entry/self-paced or cohort/synchronous
q Learning with a technology focus: using online toolsBenefits of Online Learning
ì flexible: self-paced, anytime, anywhere learning
ì frees up student timetable to enroll in additional classes
ì supports elite athlete’s training schedules, part-time work schedules
ì utilizes 21st century learning skills (technology)
ì preparation for online course delivery options in
post-secondary and trades programsNVDLS Courses
English Language Arts: Physical Education:
English 10, 11 &12 * Physical & Health Education 10
Active Living 12
French/French Immersion:
Carrieres 10 Personal Planning:
Sciences Humaines 10 Career Education 10
French 11 & 12 Career Life Connections 12
Humanities: Science:
Socials 10 & 11 Science 10
BC First Nations 12 Earth Sciences 11
Geography 12 Life Science 11
20th Century World History 12 Anatomy & Physiology 12
Law Studies 12 Chemistry 11 and 12
Marketing 12 Physics 11 and 12
Math:
Workplace Math 10 & 11
Foundations/Pre-Calculus Math 10
Foundations Math 11 &12
Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12
Calculus 12
* Refer to website for specific course
offeringsDL Centre Model
The DL Centre is a computer lab, classroom or work space for
students to meet with DL teachers for face to face
interaction.
Main DL Centre: Mountainside Secondary
ì DL Centre opened daily, until 6:00
ì test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support
Satellite DL Centres (at each Secondary School)
ì DL Centre hours posted on school website
ì test invigilation, tutorial support, tech supportParent Role ì encourage your student to set timelines ì monitor timelines ì ask to see the course: check gradebook regularly ì encourage attendance at the DL Centre ì connect with the DL teacher
Registration
ì meet with your grade counsellor to determine if DL is right for you
ì forms available from grade counsellor, or online at nvsd44.ca---distributed learning-
submit forms to NVDLS
ì forms will be processed and a login and password sent out in late August/early
September
ì options for DL Summer Session (July and August) will be available in late April
ì questions?
Maureen Stanger, Principal
North Vancouver Distributed Learning School
Main office: 604-903-3333
dlreg@sd44.ca
mstanger@sd44.ca
604-903-3341Post-Secondary Admissions - DL Courses q The completion deadline for DL courses used for competitive admissions average varies from post-secondary institution to post-secondary institution q Example: DL course to be 100% complete by: q Jan 31st for SFU q Feb 1st for UBC q If the course is just required for completion, June is fine.
Keep in Mind…
q Life balance
q Academic responsibilities
q Family
q Social activities
q Extra curricular
q Work
q Course load considerations:
q Strengths
q Time commitment
q Difficult to change schedule once the year has
begun
q “Can I do it???” and “Will I do it???”Preparing for Course Selections q Make certain you fulfill requirements for high school graduation and post secondary plans q Check out university pre-requisites (counselling suite shelves or online) q Discuss with parents, teachers & counsellors q Don’t be afraid to ask questions q Prioritize your selections q Don’t wait until the last minute!
Study Block
q Grade 12 Students:
q sign up for 8 courses (do not fill in ”Study Block’ on programming sheet)
q Gr 12’s can apply for a 2nd study block (already receive one for CLC)
q Grade 11 Students: Consider wisely before applying for a “Study Block”.
Note: Post secondary's are looking at course ‘breadth’ in the grade 11 & 12
years
q Application Process:
q an application form is necessary by Feb 21st (see grade counsellor)
q subject to approval by administration
q attach application to programming sheet
q Criteria: excellent attendance, good academic progress, and heavy
course loadOther Courses…
q For special courses such as LC ,ELL, FN, Choices :
q Specialty area teachers will make
recommendations on the most appropriate
choices to meet students’ needs
q Enrollment in Windsor’s LC, & Choices programs
will be determined by the School Based
Resource Team (SBRT)
q If already enrolled in these courses, speak with
your teacher regarding placement next yearCourse Programming Deadline
Completed forms must be signed by both the
student & the parent or guardian & handed
into Student Services by
Thursday, February 21, 2019Remember… q Our timetable is based on courses you request when you hand in your programming sheet q It is expected students will take ALL courses they record on the programming sheet q Think carefully about your choices, choose for your future q There may be NO opportunity to make alterations to your timetable in the future
In priority
order!
Thurs. Feb. 21, 2019In priority
order!
Thurs. Feb. 21, 2019
Thursday,In priority
order!
Thurs. Feb. 21, 2019
Thursday,In priority
order!
Thurs. Feb. 21, 2019Grade 10-12 Electives
Windsor Counselling Website www.dukescounsellingonline.weebly.com
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