Delta Secondary School Grade 10, 11 and 12 Course Selection Night 2018
Delta Secondary School
Grade 10, 11 and 12 Course Selection Night
2018
Overview
• Graduation Program Policies • Required Courses • Provincial Exams • Subject Areas • Career Preparation • Questions
Counsellors • Mr. Frank Sawatsky (A – D) *Mon/Tues
& Mrs. Maryann Cardwell (A – D) *Thurs/Fri
• Ms. Heather Colls (E – K)
• Mrs. Erin Rohwer (L – P)
• Mr. Steve Cowan (Q – Z)
Graduation Program 2018 (new) - Language Arts 10, 11, & 12 (12 credits) - Social Studies 10, 11 or 12 (8 credits) - Science 10 and 11 or 12 (8 credits) - Math 10 and 11 or 12 (8 credits) - Physical & Health Education 10 (4 credits) - Fine Arts/Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits) - Careers Life 10 (Planning 10) (4 credits) - Careers 12 & Capstone (Grad Transitions 12) - (4 credits)
- 80 CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
Provincial Assessments • Numeracy Assessment (starting June 2018)
– New Graduation Program requirement – Can be written after completion of Grade 10 (up to 3
attempts) – 4 category proficiency scale to assess numeracy skills – Results will appear on transcripts and best outcome will be
recorded
• Literacy Assessment (starting June 2020) – 4 category proficiency scale to assess literacy skills – Will begin June 2020 for Grade 12 students upon
completion of English Language Arts 12 • English Provincial Exam (40% of grade) will be used for
June 2018 & June 2019
Grade 10 Required Courses • Language Arts 10:
– English 10 / English 10 First Peoples – Humanities 10
• Mathematics 10:
- Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 - Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10 (or Enriched)
• Physical & Health Education 10:
– Physical Education 10 or Physical Education Leadership 10
• Careers Life 10: (replaces Planning 10) • Science 10
• Social Studies 10:
– Social Studies 10 – Humanities 10
Grade 11 Required Courses
• Language Arts 11: – English 11 / English 11 First Peoples – Humanities 11
• Mathematics 11:
- Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 - Foundations of Math 11 - Pre-Calculus Math 11
• Social Studies 11 or 12:
– Social Studies 11 Explorations – Political Studies 12, Law Studies 12, 20th Century History 12,
Geography 12, Economics 12, Social Justice 12 • Criminology 12 does not meet SS requirements
• Science 11:
– Life Science 11 (formerly Biology 11) , – Chemistry 11 , Physics 11, – Science & Technology 11
Grade 12 Required Courses
• Language Arts 12: – English Studies 12 / English First Peoples 12 – Communications 12
• 3 Grade 12 Courses:
– Grade 12 level course (12 credits + 4 credits Language Arts)
• 4 Electives – 1 course (4 credits) must be in Fine Arts or Applied Design, Skills
and Technology 10, 11 or 12 course
• Grad Transitions 12 (June 2018/2019 only) – Career Connections 12 & Capstone for June 2020 and beyond
Your future plans dictate the courses you need to take to meet post-secondary requirements
Graduation Transitions 2018-2019 • 4 credits: Booklet and Interview • Transition to life after high school
– Volunteer or Work Experience – Physical Activity
• *Grade 11s will receive the booklet and information in June with the recommendation to complete over the summer break
FLEX Timetable 2018-2019 DRAFT SCHEDULE
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Period 1 8:30 – 9:39
Period 1 8:30 – 9:39
Collab Time 8:30 – 9:29
Period 1 8:30 – 9:39
Period 1 8:30 – 9:39
FLEX TIME 9:45 – 10:25
FLEX TIME 9:45 – 10:25
Period 1 9:35 – 10:40
FLEX TIME 9:45 – 10:25
FLEX TIME 9:45 – 10:25
Period 2 10:31 – 11:40
Period 2 10:31 – 11:40
Period 2 10:45 – 11:51
Period 2 10:31 – 11:40
Period 2 10:31 – 11:40
LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
Period 3 12:25 – 13:35
Period 3 12:25 – 13:35
Period 3 12:34 – 13:39
Period 3 12:25 – 13:35
Period 3 12:25 – 13:35
Period 4 13:41– 14:50
Period 4 13:41– 14:50
Period 4 13:45 – 14:50
Period 4 13:41– 14:50
Period 4 13:41– 14:50
English Courses Flow Chart Humanities 8
(Socials & English Combined)
English 9 Humanities 9
English 10 Humanities 10
Communications 11
Communications 12
English 11
English 12
Literature 12 Creative Writing 12
Language Courses Flow Chart
French 8
Spanish 9 Introductory German 11
French 9
Spanish 10 French 10 German 11
Spanish 11 French 11 German 12
Spanish 12 French 12
Mathematics Courses Flow Chart Principles of
Math 8
Principles of Math 9 Enriched
Foundations & Pre-Cal 10 Enriched
Pre-Calculus 11
Principles of Math 9
Foundations & Pre-Cal 10
Foundations of Math 11
Pre-Calculus 12
Math 9 Essentials
Apprentice & Workplace Math
10
Apprentice & Workplace Math
11 Foundations of Math 12
Calculus 12
Principles of Math 8 Enriched
Math 8 Essentials
Science Courses Flow Chart
Science 8
Science 9
Science 10
Science for Citizens 11
Life Science 11 (Biology)
Chemistry 12 Anatomy &
Physiology 12 (Biology)
Chemistry 11 Physics 11
Physics 12
Social Studies Courses Flow Chart Humanities 8
(English & Socials Combined)
Socials Studies 9 Humanities 9
Humanities 10 Social Studies 10 Explorations in Socials 11
20th Century World History
Political Studies 12 (Civics)
Economics 12 Physical Geography 12
Law Studies 12
Social Justice 12 Criminology 12
Farm Roots Mini School @ DSS
Farm Roots Mini School
• Day 2 & 4 on the Farm – Grade 10
• Science 10, Socials 10, Marketing 10, Careers Education 10 (formerly Planning 10)
– Grade 11 • Life Science11, Comparative Cultures11, Entrepreneurship11,
Independent Directed Study 11 – Grade 12
• Environmental Science 12, Urban Studies 12, Entrepreneurship (Tourism) 12, Independent Directed Study 12
• Day 1 & 3 at Delta Secondary
Click here for video
What does it cost? It's free, just like regular high school
Where is it? Boundary Bay (bussing provided) every 2nd day
What courses do you earn credit for? a socials, a science, a business course, and a fourth choice. Can earn university credit through dual credit option (open to grades 10-12)
What does it look like? Come for a tour at our OPEN HOUSE in FEBRUARY or visit us here www.deltalearns.ca/farmroots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5t2d_ftc8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5t2d_ftc8
Career Preparation Program
See Mr. Mynott, Ms. Bonardelli or Ms. Colls for more information
Career Preparation Program
See Mr. Mynott, Ms. Bonardelli or Ms. Colls for more information
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FINACIAL ASSITANCE
• Bursary Assistance & Family Discounts Available – Bursaries Assistance is Available
– 25% off second Child
– Please contact Paige Hansen at
Important Registration Information
• Course Selection Due Date : March 9, 2018 – Course Selection must be confirmed via Parent Connect
• Gr.10: 8 courses – 6 required / 2 electives + 2 Alt • Gr.11: 8 courses – 4 required /4 electives + 2 Alt • Gr.12: 8 courses – 2 required / 6 electives + 3 Alt
– If Gr. 12 students want a study block: 2 required/ 6 electives + 3 Alt
Process for Choosing Courses
1) Student logs on to ‘Student Connect’ – Username: - - - - - (5-digit student #) – Password: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (month, day, year) 2) Highlight ‘Pick Courses’ 3) Make Selections 4) Save (or it will be lost) 5)Parent must then go onto Parent connect (under
Pick Courses) and approve by clicking the FINAL box.
Questions ??? • Counsellors:
– Mr. Frank Sawatsky & Mrs. Maryann Cardwell (A – D) – Ms. Heather Colls (E – K) – Mrs. Erin Rohwer (L – P) – Mr. Steve Cowan (Q – Z)
• Career & Post-Secondary Advisor
– Mrs. Kim Jew
• Course selection booklet available on the school’s website: – www.de.deltasd.bc.ca
http://www.de.deltasd.bc.ca
Questions ?
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