WALNUT GROVE COURSE PLANNING

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL)

AGENDA

Coordinators and CounsellorsTimelineGetting InvolvedGraduation RequirementsGrad TransitionsProvincial ExamsELL Program

Timeline

Counsellor Presentation (during English Class) starting January 29

Parent Information Sessions Per Grade Feb 7 (Grade 10/11), Feb 8 (Grade 9), Feb 9 (Grade 8)

Forms Complete – signed by Ms. McGivern - February 14, entered – Feb 15

Very last day for entering on MyEd - February 17

Coordinator following-up and checking complete timetables- March

Selection Verifications through MyEd- April

Changes to Selections due back - April

Schedule Available electronically August

Course changes - line-up to make an appointment – September

COORDINATORS AND COUNSELLORSISP Coordinator: Ms. Joan McGivern

Counsellor for Grade 8: Ms. Ruffo

Counsellor for Grade 9: Ms. Twemlow

Counsellor for 10, 11, 12: Ms. Kifiak A to G

Ms. Seymour H to N

Ms. Docherty O to Z

Career/Volunteer Advisor: Ms. C. DeBulnes cdebulnes@sd35.bc.ca

ALL of February feel free to drop in to see me on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday if you have any questions – it is best to come after school. You can find me in room 244 between 3:00 – 4:00 o’clock. The counsellors are also available at lunch to speak with students.

Getting Involved: Within the SchoolChess/Games ClubDebate ClubEnvironmental ClubGLC – Gator Leadership ClubGNN – Gator Nation NewsHumanitarian ClubIntramural SportsLAC – Library Advisory CouncilMath ChallengersMe 2 WeMountain Bike ClubProject Kenya sister SchoolRelay for LifeScience ClubStudent CouncilUltimate Frisbee Club

ELL Program

• Our English Language Learning classes are designed to ensure our students have the support they need to become more proficient in reading, writing and communicating in English; and become more successful in each provincial exam courses.

• The ELL program is a placement program, students cannot choose their ELL Classes. We understand each student requires personalized learning and each student is carefully placed according to his or her educational needs.

ELL Program

• At Walnut Grove Secondary, students are not required to take all levels of ELL –they may complete ELL support after they have proved their ability in their English classes and/or depending on their test results at the beginning of the next school year.

• All ISP and ELL students are tested each year to assess ELL level. Our testing dates this year are August 31 and September 5. Student course loads will be adjusted according to their tested level.

• Students are tested for Grammar, Writing, Reading and Speaking Skills.

ELL ProgramBuilding Communication Skills Building Vocabulary Skills in

Content Areas

Developing Skills in Academic

Writing

Strengthening Academic Writing

ELL Communication Skills (all

grades)ELL Social Studies - Introduction to

Academic Success

ELL English – Building Communication

Skills

ELL Science – Introduction to Science

Concepts

ELL Drama (focus on oral

communication)

regular math

and electives

ELL Content Area Skill Building -

(all grades)ELL Social Studies – Building Writing

Skills in Social Studies

ELL English – Introduction to Writing

Skills in Content Areas

ELL Science – Introduction to Science

10 Concepts (grade 10 science prep –

will be able to write the provincial at

teacher discretion for Science 10

credit)

ELL Acting 11 (if needed)

regular math

and electives

ELL Writing Support (grade 8, 9,

and 10)

ELL Writing 8/9English Language Development –

writing, reading and communication

skills for grade 8 and 9.

ELL Writing 10English language Development –

reading, writing, and communication

focusing on the Grade 10 Provincial

Exam for grade 10 students

regular Social Studies

regular English

regular math

regular science

and electives

ELL Writing Support (grade

11/12 students) ELL Writing 11

regular Social Studies

regular English

regular math

regular science

and electives

Teachers:

Paul Favaro

Doris Patterson

Chad Henderson

Teachers:

Joan McGivern Shelley Burrows

Doris Patterson

Chad Henderson

Teacher:

Joan McGivern

Paul Lincke

Teacher:

Paul Lincke

Developing a Plan

• We know that most of our International Students wish to attend “Big Name” Schools right away, but there are many options available for ELL and ISP Students. In September we have University Fairs showcasing many schools and programs. Please have your child attend as many as possible.

• We encourage students to keep their options open!

Focus Areas

Business and Applied Business

Computers and Technology

Fine Arts, Design and Media

Fitness and Recreation

Health Science

Humanities & Social Sciences

Science and Applied Sciences

Tourism and Hospitality

Trades

Other

Considerationswhen choosing courses

• Focus Area of Interest

• Graduation Requirements

• Post Secondary Entrance Requirements

• Specific Program Requirements

Balance ?

• Academic load/study time

• Extra curricular involvement

• Family

• Social activities

• Work

Graduation Requirements: Grade 10Language Arts 10 English 10 or 10 Honours

4

Social Studies 10 4

Mathematics 10

Foundations of Math 10

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10

4

Science 10 4

Physical Education 10

PE 10…Team Sports 10…Aerobic Conditioning 10…WTTR 10 4

Career Life Education (Planning) 4

and 2 Electives

Minimum Credits

8

32

Graduation Requirements: Grade 11Language Arts 11 English 11 or EDGE English 11

Communications 11 (Does not meet university requirements)

AP English Language and Composition 12 (by application only)

4

Social Studies 11 BC First Peoples 11 History 12 Economics 12

Political Social Studies 11 Law 12 Micro/Macro AP

20th Century through film Social Justice 12

Human Geography (EDGE Students only) Philosophy 12

4

Science 11Biology 11 or Pre-AP Biology 11 (with teacher permission) Earth Science Astronomy 11

Chemistry 11 or Pre-AP Chemistry 11 (with teacher permission) Earth Science Geology 11

Physics 11 or AP Physics 1 (with teacher permission) Psychology 12

4

Math 11 Pre Calculus 11 or EDGE Pre-Cal 11

Foundations of Math 11 or EDGE FOM 11

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 (Does not meet university requirements)

4

and 4 Electives 16

Minimum Credits 32

Graduation Requirements: Grade 12Language Arts 12 Provincial EXAM

English 11/12

English 12

Communications 12 (Does not meet university requirements)

AP English Literature and Composition 12

4

Fine Art or Applied Skill Grade 10, 11, or 12 4

Career Life Connections (Graduation Transitions) 4

Elective Courses for Graduation Requirements

Grade 12

Grade 12

Grade 12

Electives

4

4

4

8

Minimum Credits 32

FROM ALL THREE GRADES THERE SHOULD BE A

MINIMUM TOTAL OF 84 CREDITS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM

• Advanced Placement is a program of acceleration and enrichment

• Students have the option of writing the AP exam; the cost of the exam is $135.00

• Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Exam may apply to not take the Intro Course at university

• AP exam scores can be used for calculation of admission average if they are available: 4 = 86%; 5 = 96%

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM

• AP Capstone Seminar 11

• AP Biology 12*

• AP Chemistry*

• AP Physics 1*

• AP Physics 2*

• AP Calculus 12

• AP Computer Science Principles 12

• AP Microeconomics/ Macroeconomics 12* (offered as one course)

• AP Language & Composition (English 11)*

• AP Literature & Composition 12 (English 12)*

• AP European History 12

• AP French Language and Culture 12* (offered for students enrolled in FRAL 12)

• AP Psychology 12

• AP Studio Art 2-D Design 12*

* Indicates 8 credits

Career Life Connections/Grad Transitions

Mandatory Grade 12 course.

Must be done at WGSS in your final year.

Completed in PowerPoint or Prezi format by January.

Exit Interview will be completed in January as well.

1. Personal Health

(130 hrs. physical activity in Gr. 11 + 12)

2. Community Connections

(30 hrs. service/work/volunteer)

3. Career & Life Transition Plan

(Career Cruising; post-secondary plans;

resume; cover letter; letter of reference;

budgeting)

See WGSS website -> Grad -> Grad Trans for information & forms

International Student Ambassador Scholarship: Application for Post-Secondary Entry The International Student Ambassador Scholarship for Post-Secondary Entry was created in 2015 for international students graduating from a BC public school and moving into public post-secondary institutions or a degree program at authorized private degree-granting institutions.

There are 60 entrance scholarships in the inaugural year, with 20 awards allocated to students from the People’s Republic of China, 20 awards for students from Japan, and 20 awards for students from the Republic of Korea.

Scholarship Value – up to $1,250

• Application Deadline – April 15, 2016

University – Undergraduate Admissions

In order to be accepted into University students must meet:

1. General Requirements for each Post-Secondary Institution• Based on your grade 11 & 12 courses (a certain number of approved courses are

required)

• Some require a second Language + certain Math Requirements

2. Specific Faculty Requirements • The requirements for Engineering differ from the requirements for a degree in

History

3. Grade Point Average (GPA)

4. IELTS• A score of 6 for academic entrance – 6.5 for Engineering(only need IELTS if English mark is lower than 76%)

Going to University or Transferring from College/University

Transfer Programs:

• Capilano University

• Langara University

• Kwantlen University

• Vancouver Island University

• University of the Fraser Valley

• Douglas College

• University of Victoria

or straight to University:Simon Fraser University average for 2016

• Arts 82% • Engineering 87%• Business 82% + BBA • Science 86% Health Science 86% • Communications 82% • Education 90%

UBC – Vancouver average for 2016 (require Personal Profile) • Applied Science (Engineering) mid to high 80s • Arts mid to high 80s • Commerce high 80s to 90s • Forest Sciences high low to mid 80s • Kinesiology mid to high 80s • Science high 80s to 90s

General Admissions Comparison Chart in Course Planning Guide

We prepare this chart each year as a starting place when comparing BC post-secondary schools. You must keep checking the websites of the universities you are considering to be sure you are in the correct courses and meet both General and Specific Entrance Requirements.

Find a current chart on page 22 of the new Course Guide

Second Language Credit

1. Language Equivalency – from study in home country to grade 7, 8 and 9

2. Language Challenge Exam

3. Language Program at WGSS up to Grade 12 (depending on area of study)

Language Challenge Exams

• If you have a Middle School report card from your home country showing Language completion for Grades 7, 8, and 9 - that will provide you with Language Credit and a mark for grade 10, 11 and 12.

• If not, Language Challenge Exams are offered in Delta. Sign up with our Counsellor before October 30. The test will be written in January.

• Students can write a Language Challenge Exam through the Delta School District which satisfies the language entrance requirement. However, some institutions, like UBC, will not use this mark in the calculation of your admission average as an approved Grade 12 course.

Transcript

Ensure that all of your courses and credits are accurately reported

• Any external credits that should be added?• Dance, Driving, Music, Sports, Swimming, etc.

• Ministry site: https://goo.gl/lTtW3k

• Are your language credits reported?• Mandarin 10? Korean 12? Delf Exam?

US Application Process1. Marks from Grade 9 – 12

2.SAT Score sat.collegeboard.com

3.Reference letters from teacher + counsellor

4. Complete “Common Application” the summer before Gr. 12

5. Any student participating in NCAA (e.g. SFU) needs to write the SAT

6. Students should plan to write• The PSAT in October of Gr. 11

• The SAT in the Spring of Gr. 11

• Then rewrite the SAT in the Fall of Gr. 12

• Minimum score of 820 on the SAT to qualify for NCAA eligibility (www.eligibilitycenter.org) by November

Helpful website:www2.sd38.bc.ca/~jojones@sd38.bc.ca/fov4-00092a73/?OpenItemURL=S07FB6214

Summer School?PLEASE CONSIDER:

• Summer School courses are only a portion of the content taught in a full year course therefore if the course is foundational to your future studies, summer school may not be the best option

• Registration for Summer School starts after Spring Break through L.E.C. (Langley Education Centre).

• By mid-May we will have a record of what students have registered for at summer school and students need to come to the Counselling Centre and tell a counsellor what course they wish us to change on their schedule for September.

• Some courses, like Math and Social Studies 11, fill-up quickly

• We will change your schedule before you get your timetable on August 30.

• Please note: All WGSS students must have English on their schedule.

Universities Looking for Well-Rounded StudentsIn addition to meeting academic requirements, applicants are evaluated on a broad range of criteria

• In essay format, students share their experiences:

1. Leadership contributions

2. Academic achievements

3. Athletic involvement

4. Creative and performing arts experiences

5. Work experience

6. Volunteer experience and service

Example Personal Profile video for tips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI-VY0Tph50

Get involved! Give back! Participate! Take a Risk!

Extra-Curricular Record – Student Sample

Using Using the Course Guide Course wgsscounselling.weebly.com/guidebooks.html

1. Read course descriptions

2. Check for prerequisites

3. Discuss options with parents,

counsellor and teachers

A secondary school such as ours provides you with an excellent opportunity to grow in terms of knowledge, skills,

abilities, and self-confidence.

1. Read course descriptions

2. Check for prerequisites

3. Discuss options with parents,

counsellor and teachers

A secondary school such as ours provides students with

an excellent opportunity to grow in terms of

knowledge, skills, abilities, and self-confidence.

WGSS Course Selection Sheets

Students/Parents will:

• Confirm courses taken

• Select 8 courses + alternates

• Provide Cell number

• Provide Email address

• Indicate Future plans

• Sign-Up for REMIND

• Confirm Entry into MyEd

Counsellors will:

• Verify Courses

• Check MyEd

• Check Grad Status

• Approve SB, SA or GPL

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 17 at noonSuggested Deadline: on or before Tuesday, February 14 …so you have time to ask questions about MyEd or courses

MY ED – COURSE ENTRY

• The initial login must be completed at a laptop or desktop computer (iphone/android won’t work)

• Go to: :https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do

• Enter login and password:

MY Ed BC – Course Entry

1. Change Password: From Student$35 to a new password 8 characters, a number, a capital letter, a lower case number, and one symbol

2. Select: MyInfo then Requests

3. Read the homepage

4. Make course selections: click on Select then choose your course by clicking on the check box

5. Add your alternates using the drop down menu to the right

6. Confirm your selections by clicking on the POST button in the bottom left of the screen.

7. A green message will appear when your courses have been posted

Use the instruction sheet provided to navigate to the next screen if you cannot find a course

My Ed BC – Course Entry• To enter your course selections, first select the ‘MyInfo’ tab at the top of the page then

click on the ‘Requests’ tab on the left side.

Course Selection - Alternatives

• For each elective you need to indicate an alternative.

• Study Blocks, Student Aide Requests, GP Leadership Requests and Work Experience requests must be listed as alternates with the same information on your application form. NOTE: You cannot input these requests as an alternate in MyEd.

• To select alternate courses for your electives use the drop down menu to the right of the course. Select alternates using the course code (refer to course code sheet provided.

My Ed BC – Course Entry

• In order to confirm that you have completed your course selections click on the POST button in the bottom left of the screen

• A green message will appear when your courses have been posted

WGSS Counselling + Careers Website

Course Selection Forms

Application Forms

Presentations + Guidebook

MyEdBC Instructions

WGSS Course Fair

Friday, February 3, 10:05-10:25

A time for students to find out about the learning opportunities available to them

WGSS Counselling + Careers Website• Career Newsletter• Volunteer Opportunities• Post-Secondary Calendar• Resume / Cover Letter• Career Exploration

See Christy

WGSS Post-Secondary Handbook

• Monthly Timeline for Graduates

• Admission Requirements for BC Institutions

• Application + Scholarship Deadlines

• Transcript Information

• Glossary of Terms

Ways to Stay Connectedjmcgivern@sd35.bc.ca

mcgivern.weebly.com

604-882-0220 ext. 271

REMIND PARENT Group Code:

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