Point Grey Course Planning 2020The Grade 10 Year

Welcome!

Chris Cordoni

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday

8:15 – 3:45, or by appointment

604-713-8220 ccordoni@vsb.bc.ca

Contact Information

Review of Counselling Services

Daily Tutorial & Absence Protocol

Course Planning Process and Timeline for this year

Brief Introduction to Post-Secondary Planning

Review of the ‘New’ Graduation Program

Requirements for Students Entering Grade 10

Review of Grade 10 Course Choices

The Agenda

* Referrals:

- self, parents, teachers, friends

* Content of Discussions:

- Academic Counselling

- Career Counselling

- Personal Counselling

Counselling Services

Confidentiality

- discussions are private and details are

not shared with others (except when

safety is a serious concern).

Collaboration

- with consent, we will involve others

- teachers - parents - doctors

- other health professionals

Counselling Services, cont’d

* Daily Tutorial – every morning, 8:30 to 8:50

- if school is missed (or not), to make-up a

quiz, to ask questions and get help

* Absence Protocol

- note from parent (or doctor) required

- before absence if possible

- have all teachers sign - bring to office

- contact the school (me) if absence > 3 days

Daily Tutorial & Absence Protocol

Course Planning is done every Jan./Feb. with Counsellors.

Research is important, more so each year. Consider consulting and discussing with:

- parents - siblings - friends

- older students - teachers - counsellors

The Course Planning Guide used in presentations cannot be taken, but the document is available on-line from P.G.’s Home Page or on the Counselling Pages.

Students request courses. They do not choose their teachers, the time of day for any given course, or who is in their class.

Course Planning Process & Timeline

Course Planning Night for Parents: Wed., January 29

Guidance Presentations in classes: mid- to late-January

Course Planning Form completed, signed, submitted: Thurs. February 13

Choices reviewed by Counsellor and discussions with students as needed: Feb. - April

Student schedules randomly built based upon course requests: May to August

Timetabling conflicts resolved: June - September

Changing choices will be limited, and if requested late, may be impossible due to conflicts or full courses

Course Planning Process & Timeline

There are different types of post-secondary institutions (PSIs):

Vocational/trade/technology schools/institutes

Private institutions

Colleges

Universities

There are different types of qulifications/certifications: Certificates – a year or less

Diplomas – one to two years

Associate Degrees – two years

Degrees – a Bachelor degree takes 4 years of full-time study

For each program, there are different admission requirements and standards.

Post-Secondary Planning:An Introduction

Usually the most competitive programs to enter are those at universities, but there are exceptions. University admission in Canada is usually based upon:

Admission Average of Marks – may consider 4 – 6 or more subjects at the Gr. 12 level, and may consider Gr. 11 marks. These are usually the traditional ‘academic’ courses (English, Maths, Physical Sciences, Languages, Social Sciences, AP)

English 12 always, maybe English 11

Additional Language credits (UBC, SFU, Language 11 required)

Pre-Calculus 11 completion (Foundations of Math 11 may satisfy for some programs; Pre-Calc 12 required for others)

Broad-based Admission Process – essays, portfolios, etc.

Please start your research early to avoid disappointment later.

Post-Secondary Planning:Some Details

Post-Secondary Planning:Some More Details

While all PSIs are different, here are some general points to keep in mind for planning purposes:

* Science Degree Programs – usually require Chemistry 11,

Physics 11, Pre-Calculus 11 & 12 and two Science 12 courses.

* Engineering – usually requires Chemistry 11 & 12, Physics 11 & 12, Pre-Calculus 11 & 12.

* Business Degree Programs – usually require Pre-Calculus 11 & 12 plus supplemental application materials.

* Ontario Universities – for Science, Engineering and Business programs, Calculus 12 is often required.

Post-Secondary Planning:Some More Details

Broad Based AdmissionsThis refers to additional considerations, beyond marks, that are taken into account for admission decisions. Here are some examples:

* Fine Arts Programs – usually include a portfolio, audition or

written submissions.

* Business Degree Programs – often require information about leadership, volunteering, community work, references and may have a video submission or video interview.

* UBC – for all programs, students are required to write up to 6 or more paragraphs, or short essays, that refer to life experiences, community involvement, leadership, volunteering, and to provide references.

The ‘New’ 2018 Graduation Program

Graduation Checklist – Minimum Requirements

To graduate, the BC Ministry of Education requires students to complete 80 credits in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

Sixteen credits will be at Grade 12 (+ CLC 12), and at least 28 will be elective credits. Our full-year courses are

all worth 4 credits. The chart below details specific course requirements under the current Graduation Program.

Language Arts 10 ** Language Arts 11 a Grade 12 course

___________________

a Math 10 * a Math 11 or 12 a Grade 10, 11 or 12 elective

___________________

Social Studies 10 a Social Studies 11 or 12 a Grade 10, 11 or 12 elective

___________________

Science10 a Science 11 or 12 a Grade 10, 11 or 12 elective

___________________

Physical & Health Education

10

Language Arts 12 ** a Grade 10, 11 or 12 elective

___________________

Career Life Education 10

a Grade 12 course

__________________

Career Life Connections 12

Arts Education or Applied

Design, Skills & Technologies

10, 11 or 12 ______________

a Grade 12 course

__________________

* A Grade 10 Graduation Numeracy Assessment is required. It will be independent of any specific Math course and reported separately

on student transcripts.

** Grade 10 and Grade 12 Graduation Literacy Assessments are required. These assessments are independent of specific Language Arts

courses and will be reported separately on student transcripts.

The ‘New’ 2018 Graduation Program

Graduation Credit Summary (Note in the short blanks the date or projected date for completion of each course.

The long blank lines represent electives. Twenty courses/eighty credits are required to graduate.)

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

LA 10 ____ LA 11 ____ LA 12 ___

S.S. 10 ____ A S.S. 11 or 12 ____ ______________

A Math 10 ____ A Math 11 or 12 ____ ______________

Science 10 ____ A Sc. 11 or 12 ____ ______________

PHE 10 ____ _______________ ______________

CLE 10 ____ _______________ ______________

______________ _______________ ______________

______________ _______________ ______________

Career Life

______________ _______________ Connections 12 ____

Total Gr. 10 Total Gr. 11 Total Gr. 12

Courses ____ Courses ____ Courses ____

Projected Total Courses for Grad

Grad Requirements (total 80 credits=20 courses)

- Language Arts (LA) 10,

SS10, SC10, PHE10, Career

Life Ed (CLE) 10, a MA10.

- LA 11, a SC 11 or 12, a MA

11 or 12, a SS 11 or 12.

- Language Arts 12.

- One Fine Arts/Applied

Design, Skills &

Technologies

(10, 11 or 12).

- Career Life Connections 12

with Capstone Project

- Four (4) other Grade 12

numbered courses, one of

which must be LA 12.

CDN University Entrance

Will vary - check institutions, but these minimums often apply:

- Graduation requirements

- Language Arts 12

- Math Foundations 12 or Pre-

Calculus 11

- 4 – 6+ Academic Gr. 12

Subjects (including LA 12)

- Lang 11 credit (some BC inst.)

- Greater than the established

minimum academic average

- Supplemental information for

some programs/institutions

Eight (8) courses will be selected for next year

- off-timetable or on-line courses will be additional

(they will be ninth, tenth, etc.)

* Generally, students will have: 6 Core Courses

1 Second Language/Skills course/ELL

1 other Elective (note: this may vary)

Students will submit a signed Course Planning form to me by Thursday, February 13, 2020

Course Selection Requirements for Students entering Grade 10

English 10 Combination

Social Studies 10

A Mathematics 10

Science 10

Physical & Health Ed. 10 or

Physical & Health Ed. 10 Enriched

Career Life Education 10

Grade 10: Core/Required Courses

Humanities: English 10 & Social Studies 10

Mathematics 10

Science 10

French 10

Physical & Health Ed. 10

Grade 10 Mini Courses

Provincial Assessments

There are two Provincial Assessments. Both are independent of specific courses and will not impact marks in any course. They will be reported separately on a student’s academic record, or transcript:

* Provincial Numeracy Assessment

* Provincial Literacy Assessment

Additional Grade 10 Requirements

English 10 Combinations

* Literary Studies + Creative Writing

- Lit Studies: literary analysis of poetry, short stories, novels plays.

- Creative Writing: study and practice of various forms of writing.

* Literary Studies + New Media

- New Media: critical thinking and exploration of new media platforms, and development of media literacy.

English 10Page 11

Science 10

Big ideas include the following:

* Genes are the foundation of diversity in living things.

* Chemical processes require energy as atoms are rearranged. Energy is conserved and can be transformed.

* The Big Bang Theory can explain the formation of the Universe.

Social Studies 10

Canada in the 20’th Century: Canadian identity, Canada in the world community, Canadian global citizenship, Canadian government.

Science and Social StudiesPages 22 & 23

Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10

This course leads to Pre-Calculus Math 11 or Foundations of Math 11 (not offered at P.G.), which are required for further studies in Math and University-level studies.

Workplace Mathematics 10

For those who have found Math 8 and 9 challenging, this course leads to Workplace Math 11, which satisfies graduation requirements. This is adequate for entry-level employment, some college and trades programs, but not for University-level studies.

MathematicsPages 15 & 16

Physical & Health Education 10

This course also includes training in CPR and AED.

Physical & Health Education 10 Enriched

For those who excel in the areas of physical fitness, movement skills and fair play. Teacher recommendation required. Please ensure to clearly request this course on your Course Planning Form.

Physical & Health EducationPage 21

Career Life Education 10

There are three main areas of study:

* Personal Development

* Connections to Community

* Career Life Plan

Career Life Education 10Page 8

Student placement in ELL classes is based on:

English language proficiency.

Comprehensive assessments of students’ reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities throughout the year.

The professional judgement of teachers in both regular and ELL classes, made later in the spring.

ELL 2 ELL 3 Transitional Sr. Regular

- Reading - English - English

- Writing - S. S. - S. S. * (Trans Sr. provides

- S. S. - Tutorial - ELC credit for English 10

- Science and Social Studies 10)

English Language Learners (ELL)Page 10

Skills Development Centre

* To assist students in achieving their full potential in all academics.

* Students receive one-to-one assistance where skills and concepts are clarified, re-taught and reinforced. There are also mini-lessons, covering topics such as:

- organization - time management

- study skills - learning and test-taking strategies

* Classroom adaptations can be recommended.

* “Skills” blocks are assigned in consultation with teachers, resource team, student and parents. This usually takes the place of an additional language, but may displace an elective.

* This is a credit course in Gr. 10 – 12.

Page 3

* French 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

* Beginners’ Japanese 11, Japanese 11

* Beginners’ Spanish 11

Electives: Modern LanguagesPages 17 & 18

Home Economics: Information Technology:

TechnicalStudies:

Foods 10 Information Technology 10

Woodwork 10

Clothing & Textiles 10

Electives: Applied Design, Skills & Technologies

Pages 8 - 10

Electives: Fine Arts

* Art 10 (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media )

* Visual Arts 3-D 10 (ceramics and sculpture using various materials)

* Graphic Design 10 (Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, poster design,

darkroom photography, illustration, and publication design)

Pages 13 & 14

Band Courses: Choir Courses:

Beginner Band 10

Symphonic Band 10(available both on and off timetable)

Senior Concert Choir 10(available both on and off timetable)

Jazz Band 10

(off timetable; must also be enrolled in

a Band or Strings class)

* Chamber Choir 10

(audition required; off timetable)

Junior Strings 10 (for beginners)

Senior Strings 10 (both are on timetable)

Electives: Performing Arts - Music Page 20

Electives: Performing Arts - Drama

* Drama 10 (beginners welcome)

* Theatre Production 10 (on timetable)

* Junior Breezeway Theatre/Musical Theatre 10(off timetable – preference given to students co-enrolled in Drama 10. Tuesdays,

3:30 – 5:30)

Page 19

Summer School

“Completion” courses at the Grade 10 level and above can be taken at Summer School.

Taking a course can be a part of a thoughtful academic plan.

Please note: Summer School courses are done very quickly, 3-1/2 hours per day for 5 weeks, July 2 – August 6. There are about 80 contact hours, much less than close to 120 when these courses are taken during the school year.

Completion courses are only recommended for students who have a strong foundation in the subject area.

Taking two Summer School courses is rarely recommended.

Summer SchoolProcess

Consider longer-term plans now.

If a Completion Summer School course makes sense, and your background in the subject is strong, consider proceeding.

If your current mark in the related subject is less than a ‘B’, consider taking a Preview instead of Completion Summer School course to prepare you for greater success next year.

On your Course Planning Form, request the courses you wish to take next, regardless if you plan to take a course in Summer School.

Complete the “Letter of Intent to Enrol in Summer School” form as soon as you are committed to taking a Completion course, and submit it to me.

Register yourself for Summer School beginning Mon. April 27.

On-line Courses

Some courses can be taken on-line.

Success in on-line courses depends on organization, self-discipline, independence, effective problem-solving and commitment to invest your time outside of school.

We at P.G. cannot track your progress – you are on your own.

If you wish to take an on-line course, it will be in addition to your 8 courses at P.G.

You must have permission from your parent/guardian and inform the school (your counsellor) of your intention to complete a course in this manner.

Complete the “Letter of Intent to Enrol in Distributed Learning” form as soon as you are committed to taking an on-line course, and submit it to me.

Register yourself when ready and able.

Course Planning Form

Please make sure you fill out ALL sections of the Course Planning Form.

Ensure you have read the course descriptions and requirements in the Course Planning Guide. List at least 8 “First Choices for Next Year”, which will include all required “Core Courses”. Please identify 3 alternate choices in the case you do not get first choices.

Ensure you and a parent/guardian sign the form, and that you return it to my office by Thursday, February 13.

Submit the “Letter of Intent to Enrol in Summer School/Distributed Learning” form as soon as your plans are firm, and I will adjust your course requests.