POINT GREY COURSE PLANNING 2014:

THE GRADE 11 YEAR

Welcome!

THE AGENDA

• Course Planning Process and Timeline

• Graduation Program

• Grade 11 Course Selection

• Post Secondary

COURSE PLANNING PROCESS & TIMELINE

COURSE PLANNING PROCESS & TIMELINE

• Course Planning Night for Parents February 4

• Guidance Presentations in classes February 6- 19th

• Signed course selection forms due by February 28

• Choices reviewed by Counsellor February – April

• Student schedules randomly built based upon course requests

• Timetabling conflicts resolved throughout the spring and summer 

COURSE PLANNING PROCESS & TIMELINE

Course Change Requests

• Changes can be made to course requests from February to June by speaking with the grade counsellor

• Students will receive the course timetable on the first day of school (September 2, 2014)

• Incomplete timetables, conflicting courses, and course change requests will be entertained by appointment during the first few weeks of September

• Course change deadline: October 3, 2014

SUMMER SCHOOL INTENTIONS

Summer School Letter of Intent

• Must be completed for all summer school completion courses

• Failure to communicate summer school plans using this form may result in an incorrect timetable

• Priority for course requests will be given to students who have accurately communicated their plans according to this process

DISTRIBUTED LEARNING INTENTIONS

Distributed Learning

Letter of Intent• Must be filled out for any course taken

online or via paper-based correspondence

• Students are still required to complete the minimum number of Point Grey Courses

• Students will not receive instruction or support for distributed learning courses at Point Grey

• Failure to communicate distributed learning plans using this form may result in an incorrect timetable

• Priority for course requests will be given to students who have accurately communicated their plans according to this process

GRADUATION PROGRAM

In order to graduate with a Dogwood in British Columbia a student must earn a total of 80 credits:

• 48 credits in required “core” courses

• 28 credits in elective courses

• 4 credits in Graduation Transitions

• 30 hours of work and/or volunteer experience

• 150 minutes per week of documented Physical Activity

• A written resume and graduation transition plan

THE GRADUATION PROGRAM

The BC Ministry of Education requires students to complete 80 credits in Grades 10, 11 and 12 to graduate. Our full-year courses are all worth 4 credits.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation Transitions • 30 hours of paid or volunteer work• 150 minutes of physical activity per week• a written resume + a graduation transition

plan

EN10 with prov. Exam   EN11 or COM11   a Grade 12 course____________________

 

a MA10 with prov. Exam

  a MA11___________________

  a Gr. 10, 11 or 12 elective ____________________

 

Social Studies 10   a SS11, Civics11 or FNS 12 with prov. Exam

  a Gr.10, 11 or 12 elective ____________________

 

SC10 with prov. Exam   a Science 11___________________

  a Gr. 10, 11 or 12 elective ____________________

 

Physical Education 10   EN12 or COM12 with prov. Exam

  a Gr. 10, 11 or 12 elective ____________________

 

Planning 10   a Grade 12 course___________________

  *Graduation Transitionswhich is a non-timetabled graduation requirement

 

a Fine Art/Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12 ____________

  a Grade 12 course___________________

 

GRADUATION CREDIT SUMMARY

PROVINCIAL EXAMS

5 Courses with required provincial exams:Course % of Course Mark

1. a Math 10• Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10,• or Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus

10

20% of total mark

2. Science 10 20% of total mark

3. English 10 20% of total mark

4. a Social Studies 11• Social Studies 11,• or Civics 11,• or First Nation Studies 12

20% of total mark

5. a Language Arts 12• English 12• Communications 12

40% of total mark

A student will receive a $1000 Examinations Scholarship if he or she:

• Meets the basic eligibility requirements

• Writes and passes one exam in each of the exam categories from grades 10-12

• Achieves at least a “B” (73% or above) final mark (provincial exam and school mark combined) in Langauge Arts 12

• Ranks among the top 5,000 scholarship students in BC (based on their percentage score).

A student will receive a $2500 Examinations Scholarship if he or she:

• Meets the basic eligibility requirements

• Ranks among the top 20 scholarship students in BC (based on their percentage score).

For more on student awards and scholarships visit: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/

PROVINCIAL EXAM SCHOLARSHIPS

GRADE 11 COURSE SELECTION

COURSE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 11

•  Eight (8) courses will be selected for next year

 

• Generally, students will have: • 4 Core Courses

• 1 Second Language/Skills course

• 3 other Electives (note: this may vary)

• Students will submit a signed Course Planning form to me by February 28, 2014

GRADE 11 CORE COURSES

 English 11 or Communications 11 

a Social Studies 11 (with Provincial Exam)

- S.S. 11

- Civics 11

- First Nations Studies 12

GRADE 11 CORE COURSES

a Mathematics 11

- Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11

- Foundations of Math 11 (Not offered at Point Grey)

- Pre-Calculus Math 11

 

a Science 11 (or 12, if you have the prerequisite course)

- Biology 11

- Chemistry 11

- Physics 11

- Earth Science 11

ENGLISH COURSES

Required Courses Elective Courses

English 11

OR

Literature 12• Prerequisite: English 11 (or English 10 with approval)

Communications 11• Alternative to English 11

Writing 12• Prerequisite: English 10 C+ or

better standing

MATHEMATICS COURSES

MATHEMATICS COURSES

• Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11

• Pre-Calculus 11

• Double Block Pre-Calculus 11• Recommended for student who need extra math support

• Recommended as “TERMINAL” math class.

• Calculus 12

• AP Calculus 12 (see conditions, pg. 8)*

NOT OFFERED AT POINT GREY:

• Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 12

• Foundations of Mathematics 11/12

SCIENCE COURSES

• Biology 11

• Biology 12

• Prerequisite: Science 10 (although Biology 11 is recommended)

• Chemistry 11

• Earth Science 11

• Physics 11

Required Courses: Elective Courses:

Social Studies 11(provincial exam)

or

Comparative Civilizations 12(offered 2014-2015)

BC First Nations Studies 12(provincial exam)

or

Law 12(see recommendations, pg. 28)*

Civics 11(provincial exam)

Social Justice 12(offered 2015-2016)

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

MODERN LANGUAGES COURSES

• French 10 - 12

• Beginner Japanese 11

• Japanese 11 / 12

 

• Beginner Spanish 11

• Spanish 11 / 12

• Musqueam Language 11

Student placement in ELL classes is determined based on:

• English language proficiency

• comprehensive assessments of students’ reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities

• the professional judgement of teachers in both regular and ESL classes

As a student’s ability in the English language increases he/she is placed in an increasing number of regular academic and elective classes and is offered an additional English language support until this support is no longer needed.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

The Skills Development Centre (SDC) is designed to assist students in achieving their full potential in all academic areas. The SDC is staffed with a SDC teacher and a Resource teacher. “Skills” blocks are assigned in consultation with teachers, the school based resource team, students and parents.

Students receive one-to-one assistance where concepts are clarified, re-taught and reinforced. Students also have access to course resource materials.

The SDC is recommended for students who experience difficulty with:

• Organization

• Time management

• Study skills

• Learning strategies

• Classroom adaptations

If you have been in “Skills” and would like to continue; please select a “Skills” block. If you would like to be considered for a “Skills” block, please see your counsellor.

Home Economics: Technology Education:

Psychology:

Foods 11 Drafting 11 Family Management 11

Community Foods

(New, off t. t. course! pg. 10)

Carpentry 11

AP Psychology(see conditions, pg. 8)*

Textiles 11

APPLIED SKILLS COURSES

APPLIED SKILLS COURSES (CONTINUED)

Business Education: Information Technology:

Accounting 11 Information Technology 11

Business Ed. Web Communications 11

Web Design 11

Economics 12 Keyboarding 11

FINE ARTS COURSES• Art 11

 

• Art Careers 11

 

• Commercial Design 11

 

• Film Studies 12 (preference given to grade 12 students)

 

• Photography 11

 

• Visual Art 3-D 11

 

• Yearbook 11 (off timetable)*

PERFORMING ARTS(DRAMA)

• Acting 11

• Stagecraft 11

• Theatre PM (off timetable)

• Audition Required

• Theatre Criticism 11 (off timetable)

Band Courses: Choir Courses:

Beginner Band 11 Symphonic Band 11

(on & off timetable)

Senior Concert Choir 11

Jazz Band 11 (audition required, off timetable only)*

Jazz Combo 11 (audition required, off timetable only)*

Vocal Jazz 11(audition required)*

Strings 11 Chamber Choir 11 (audition required, off timetable only)*

PERFORMING ARTS(MUSIC)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

 

• P.E. 11 Co-ed

 

• P.E. 11 Girls (Active Living)

• P.E. Leadership 11

• Weight Training 11

SERVICE-BASED ELECTIVES

Peer Tutoring

This is an elective 4 credit course open to grade 11 and 12 students. As a tutor you will be providing one-to-one support in one of the following areas:

• Skills Development Centre• LA Life Skills• Life Skills• in class, academic tutoring of grade 8 and 9 students.

Community Leadership

Community service is a 4 credit elective open to Grade 11 & 12 students.• Emphasis on Social responsibility, environmental stewardship and community

engagement

AP COURSES• Preference is given to Grade

12 students

• University level courses

• High marks can qualify for university credit

• Can have good optics on applications to American Universities

• Limited seats available.

• Application process includes teacher reference

• Admitted students are not permitted to withdraw

• More info – see page 7

AP COURSES

• AP Psychology 12

• AP Computer Science

• AP English Literature

• AP Calculus

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Physics

(see page 7 for more information)

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

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

• colleges

• trade schools

• universities

• private institutions

Each Institution has a multitude of programs (e.g. faculty; area of specialization; certificate; diploma, etc…) and program requirements that are necessary for an applicant to gain entry into that particular program.

Please start your research NOW to avoid disappointment later!

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

Entrance to universities is usually the most competitive. In general, to apply to Canadian universities you will need to consider the following:

• Admission Average of Marks

• Language Credits

• Math Credits

• Broad-based Admission Process

POST SECONDARY PLANNING

• usually based upon 4 - 5 grade 12 academic subjects

• (English, Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, English Literature, History, Geography, AP Courses, and in some cases Law 12, Economics 12).

If your average is above the standard set by the university; you will be made an offer.

Admission Average of Marks

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

Sample Future Plans: Most Relevant Course Work:Applying to BC Universities?• Language 11 course is required• The mark is not used in the

admissions average calculation.

• French 11• Japanese 11• Spanish 11

Currently in Skills or ELL?• you still have time to get a

language 11 credit.

• Beginner Japanese 11, Beginner Spanish 11

• Take a language 11 in your first language via distributed learning (e.g. Mandarin, Korean)

• Language Challenge Exam• Not all institutions accept the Language

Challenge marks for admission average (I.E. UBC & U of T)

Applying to college or Trade School

• No language credit required

Language Credits

POST-SECONDARY PLANNINGMath RequirementsMathematics requirements at both the Grade 11 and 12 levels can be very specific, and often differ from institution to institution.

Sample Future Plans

Most Relevant Course Work

• Technical College• Trade School• Direct entry to

workforce

Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10-12

***some programs may require Foundations of Mathematics Pre-Calculus 10 followed by Pre-

Calculus 11-12

• Math• Science• Engineering• Commerce• Medicine

Foundations of Mathematics Pre-Calculus 10 followed by

Pre-Calculus 11-12

*some programs may require Calculus 12

• Social Sciences• Humanities• Fine Arts• Undecided

Foundations of Mathematics Pre-Calculus 10 followed by

Foundations 11-12or

Pre-Calculus 11

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING:THINGS TO CONSIDER…

More universities are considering a greater range of information in their admissions decisions such as: leadership activities, volunteering, community work, and references.

Now is the time to get involved in these areas if you wish to make application to certain programs at certain institutions.

*UBC has moved to a Broad Based Admissions Process

Broad Based Admissions Process

UBC Personal Profile (sample of 2012 profile questions)

1. EXPLAIN HOW YOU RESPONDED TO A SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGE THAT YOU HAVE ENCOUNTERED AND WHAT YOU LEARNED IN THE PROCESS. (MAXIMUM 200

WORDS)

2. DESCRIBE YOUR MOST SIGNIFICANT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. WHY DO YOU CONSIDER THIS YOUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ROLE? (MAXIMUM 200 WORDS)

3. DESCRIBE YOUR MOST SIGNIFICANT GROUP WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDING THE ROLE YOU PLAYED AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS. (MAXIMUM 200 WORDS)

4. DESCRIBE UP TO FIVE ACTIVITIES THAT YOU HAVE PURSUED IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LEADERSHIP/GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS ; ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS; SPORTS; CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS; WORK; SERVICE TO OTHERS. PLEASE INCLUDE THE TYPE OF ACTIVITY, THE START DATE, END DATE, THE AMOUNT OF TIME YOU WERE INVOLVED IN THIS ACTIVITY, AND A BRIEF

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY.

5. TELL US MORE ABOUT ONE OF THE ACTIVITIES YOU LISTED ABOVE, EXPLAINING WHAT YOUR GOALS WERE, WHAT YOU DID TO PURSUE THEM, THE RESULTS

ACHIEVED, AND WHAT YOU LEARNED IN THE PROCESS. (MAXIMUM 200 WORDS)

6. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER WHEN REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION. (MAXIMUM 100 WORDS)

7. PLEASE SUBMIT THE NAMES OF TWO REFEREES WHO KNOW YOU WELL AND CAN COMMENT ON YOUR PREPAREDNESS FOR STUDY AT UBC. (NOTE: SPECIFIC

CRITERIA MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN SELECTING A REFEREE)

COURSE PLANNING FORM

On the Course Planning Form…

• Update the "Graduation Checklist“

• Select a "Post-Secondary Plan“

• List your "Courses This Year“

• List your "First Choices for Next Year“• A full list of grade 11 courses is on the back• Please ensure you have read the course

descriptions and requirements in the Course Planning Guide. 

• List and rank 3 possible alternates in case a first choice course fills or is in conflict with another course

Signed forms due to Mr. SchroederFriday, February 28, 2014