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WELCOMEWELCOMECourse Planning Course Planning

PresentationPresentation2015-20162015-2016

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MOST IMPORTANTLY…MOST IMPORTANTLY…It sets a path for “Life after KAL”It sets a path for “Life after KAL”

• drives Master Timetabledrives Master Timetable

• determines what courses can & will be offered to determines what courses can & will be offered to studentsstudents

• changes to student initial choiceschanges to student initial choicesdifficult… may be impossible…difficult… may be impossible…afterafter the time table has been set the time table has been set

Why is course selection Why is course selection so important?so important?

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Graduation PlanGraduation PlanGrade 10, 11 & 12Grade 10, 11 & 12

• 12 12 Required Required coursescourses– counted from grade 10, 11 and 12counted from grade 10, 11 and 12

• 7 7 Elective Elective coursescourses– counted from grade 10, 11 and 12counted from grade 10, 11 and 12

• Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions– completed in grade 12completed in grade 12

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Provincial ExamsProvincial Exams

• Grade 10 examsGrade 10 exams =20% final mark=20% final mark• Grade 11 examGrade 11 exam =20% final mark=20% final mark

• Grade 12 exam=40% final markGrade 12 exam=40% final mark

• English 12 or Communications 12English 12 or Communications 12

OROR• First Nations Studies 12First Nations Studies 12

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District ProgramsDistrict Programs

•Available through SD#22 website:

•Students Without Borders•Soccer Academy•Snow Sports Academy•Hockey Academy•Baseball Academy•Forestry program

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Course PlanningCourse Planning• 3 year plan3 year plan• Based on future direction Based on future direction

after high schoolafter high school• Look at SAMPLE 3 year plans Look at SAMPLE 3 year plans

for familiar future plansfor familiar future plans

Kalamalka Secondary School 3 year Plan: Graduation and Beyond My Plan:

G R A D E 1 0 G R A D E 1 1 G R A D E 1 2

1. English 10 R

1. English 11 or Communications11 R 1.

English 12 or First Peoples English 12 or Communications 12 R

2. Social Studies 10 R 2. Social Studies 11 R or First Nations Studies 12 R

2. _____________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

3. Math 10 R

Essentials or Applications or Principles Foundations of Math-Pre-Calculus Apprenticeship & Workplace

3. Math 11 R Essentials or Applications or Principles Foundations of Math or Pre-Calculus

3. _____________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

4. Science 10 R 4. Science 11 R Circle one Chemistry or Physics Biology or Earth Science

4. ______________________________

Prov exam course or Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

5. Physical Education 10 R 5. ______________________ _____ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or

Language or Science or PE or Planning R

5. ________________________ ______ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

6. ___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or Language or

Science or Planning R

6. ___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or Language or Science or PE

6. ___________ __________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

7. __________________________

Fine Arts or Applied Skill R

7. ___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or Language or Science or PE

7. _____________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

8. ___________________________ Language Course 10 French or

Beginning Spanish

8. ___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or Language or Science or PE

8. _________________________

Out of the time table course

9. _________________________ Out of the time table course

9. __________________________ Out of the time table course(s)

9. _________________________ Out of the time table course(s)

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Course InformationCourse Information

•Course descriptions Course descriptions and information on and information on KAL websiteKAL website

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Visual ArtThe studio art program at Kal provides students with fundamental abilities and understanding along with a wide variety of opportunities and experiences to perceive and respond; create and communicate using visual information. From Grade 8 through to senior levels, students learn art foundations including: using a range of different materials, processes and equipment; technical and creative skill development; knowledge of design principles; and developing their own visual voices.Every person is capable of becoming an accomplished image maker, and Kalamalka Secondary Art students have a reputation for excellence and high achievement!

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EnglishEnglish

• AllAll students must take English 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 students must take English 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12• Teachers of English: Teachers of English: Ms. Anderson, Mrs. Cuthbert, Mr. Krahn, Mr. WinstonMs. Anderson, Mrs. Cuthbert, Mr. Krahn, Mr. Winston• Extra Courses Offered from the English Department:Extra Courses Offered from the English Department:• Humanities 11. This is a year long course which combines English 11 and Humanities 11. This is a year long course which combines English 11 and

Social Studies 11.Social Studies 11.

• Advanced Placement Literature and Composition 12. This is an upper level Advanced Placement Literature and Composition 12. This is an upper level course for college-bound grads with a focus on reading and analyzing course for college-bound grads with a focus on reading and analyzing literature.literature.

• Advanced Placement English Language and Composition 12. This is an upper Advanced Placement English Language and Composition 12. This is an upper level course for college-bound grads with a focus on writing (available to level course for college-bound grads with a focus on writing (available to students in grades 11 and 12).students in grades 11 and 12).

• Film Appreciation 11/12. This is a class open to any 11 or 12 student without Film Appreciation 11/12. This is a class open to any 11 or 12 student without prerequisite. It is a focus on films of different genres (Sci-fi, Comedy, War, prerequisite. It is a focus on films of different genres (Sci-fi, Comedy, War, Thriller/Horror, Coming of Age, Apocalyptic, Film Noir/Mystery) with a look Thriller/Horror, Coming of Age, Apocalyptic, Film Noir/Mystery) with a look at the old and new of each. We will learn critical thinking and writing as we at the old and new of each. We will learn critical thinking and writing as we watch the movies offered.watch the movies offered.

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LANGUAGESLANGUAGESFRENCH 8 -(FRENCH 8 -(everyone takes iteveryone takes it))

No grade 9 languageNo grade 9 language

Beginner Spanish Beginner Spanish (grade 10)(grade 10)

FRENCH 9-11 FRENCH 9-11 Spanish 11 Spanish 11 ((Grade 11 Spanish or grade 11 French is the basic language requirement for many Grade 11 Spanish or grade 11 French is the basic language requirement for many

universitiesuniversities))((French recognized for Canadian government jobsFrench recognized for Canadian government jobs))

French 12 (needed for general French 12 (needed for general arts/humanities)arts/humanities)

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Physical EducationElectives

Physical Education 11/12Strength and Conditioning 11/12Women’s Health& Fitness 11/12•

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Social Studies Social Studies

• Social Studies 8, 9, 10, 11Social Studies 8, 9, 10, 11• Electives: Humanities 11 (English Electives: Humanities 11 (English

and SS)and SS)• History 12, Geography 12 History 12, Geography 12

(Environmental Studies, not maps), (Environmental Studies, not maps), Law 12, Psychology 12, AP Law 12, Psychology 12, AP Psychology 12, Social Justice 12, Psychology 12, Social Justice 12, Marketing 12 (Business Marketing 12 (Business Fundamentals)Fundamentals)

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ScienceScience

• Biology 11 and Biology 12Biology 11 and Biology 12• Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12• Physics 11 and Physics 12Physics 11 and Physics 12• Earth Science 11Earth Science 11• Sustainable Resources 11 and Sustainable Resources 11 and

12 (new course offering)12 (new course offering)

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Math Math

• Math 8 and 9Math 8 and 9• Apprenticeship and Workplace Apprenticeship and Workplace

Math 10 and 11Math 10 and 11• Foundations of Math Pre-Calculus Foundations of Math Pre-Calculus

1010• Foundations of Math 11Foundations of Math 11• Pre-Calculus 11 and 12Pre-Calculus 11 and 12• AP Calculus 12AP Calculus 12

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Applied SkillsApplied Skills

• Foods 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Foods 8, 9, 10, 11, 12• International Foods 11International Foods 11• Textiles 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Textiles 8, 9, 10, 11, 12• Woodwork 8, 9, 10Woodwork 8, 9, 10• Carpentry and Joinery 11 and 12Carpentry and Joinery 11 and 12• Computers 10Computers 10• Digital Photography 11 and 12Digital Photography 11 and 12• Leadership 10, 11 and 12Leadership 10, 11 and 12

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MusicMusic

• Concert Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Concert Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12• Jazz Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Jazz Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12• Choir 8-12Choir 8-12

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Drama 8 – games, vocal work, improv, speech, self-confidence

Drama 9 – imrov, games, acting, monologues, airbands

Drama 10 – comedy, acting, masks, improv, writing for stage

Acting 11/12 acting techniques, scene work, writing, shakespeare,

for committed acting students

Stagecraft 10/11/12Behind the scenes, lighting, sound, designing, building,

painting, stage managing, advertising, budgeting, encourages work out of timetable.

Musical Theatre 10/11/12Performance course ending in a live musical presentation - requires time out of timetable

Theatrical Production 10/11/12Performance course combining writing, stagecraft and

presentation – requires time out of timetable.

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Informed decisions….Informed decisions….

* Weakest source of info

Post SecondaryEntrance

Requirements

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Course SelectionsCourse Selections

–ONLINE ProcessONLINE Process

–parent confirmationparent confirmation

–instructions, etc found instructions, etc found

on KAL websiteon KAL website

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Kalamalka Secondary School 3 year Plan: Graduation and Beyond My Plan: 2-yr College Travel Work4 yr University, <<(CIRCLE ONE) ____________________________ indicate what and where of your plan

G R A D E 1 0 G R A D E 1 1 G R A D E 1 2

English 10 R 1. English 11 or Communications R 1.

English 12 or First Peoples English 12 or Communications 12 R

Social Studies 10 R 2. Social Studies 11 R or First Nations Studies 12 R

2.

_____________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

Math 10 R Foundations of Math-Pre-Calculus Apprenticeship & Workplace

3. Math 11 R Pre-Calculus/Principles

3.

_____________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

Science 10 R 4.

Science 11 R Circle one Chemistry or Physics or Biology or Earth Science 4.

________________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE R

Physical Education 10 R

5.

___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or

Language or Science or PE or PlanningR 5.

______________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE

___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or Language or Science or PE

Or Planning R 6.

___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or Language or Science or PE 6.

_____________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE

__________________________

Language Course 10 French or Beginning Spanish 7.

___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or Language or Science or PE 7.

_____________________________ Prov exam course or

Fine Arts or Applied Skill or PE

___________________________

Fine Arts or Applied Skill R 8.

___________________________ Fine Arts or Applied Skill or Language or Science or PE 8.

_________________________ Out of the time table course

_________________________ Out of the time table course

9.

__________________________ Out of the time table course 9.

_________________________ Out of the time table course

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In summary…In summary…• Course Selection Course Selection

– Online processOnline process– Student and parent accountsStudent and parent accounts– 3 year plans prepared ahead of time3 year plans prepared ahead of time

•Choose Courses WiselyChoose Courses Wisely•Changes to timetable WILL beChanges to timetable WILL be

DIFFICULT or even DIFFICULT or even IMPOSSIBLE!IMPOSSIBLE!

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What Next ?What Next ?1. Download 3 year planning sheet

2. Review sample 3-year plans and RESEARCH

3. Complete course selections and have parents confirm choices.

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

Anything that Anything that we have not we have not

answeredanswered??????