February 26, 2014

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Grade 12 Course Planning
North Delta Secondary

• February 26, 2014

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Grads of 2015!!!!

• The final chapter in the first book of your
  educational journey.
• Your Grade 12 year will set the stage for a solid
  start to the next edition -
• Make it count!!!

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Graduation Requirements
ENGLISH
Language Arts 10 4 Credits Language Arts
11 4 Credits Language Arts 12 4 Credits
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies 10 4 Credits Social Studies
11/Civics 11/BC First Nations 12 4 Credits
SCIENCE
Science 10 4 Credits a Science 11 4
Credits
MATH
a Math 10 4 Credits a Math 11 4 Credits
P.E.
Physical Education 10 4 Credits
F.A. A.S.
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4
Credits
OTHER
Planning 10 4 Credits Grad Transitions
Plan 4 Credits
ELECTIVES
Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28
Credits
80 Credits
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Graduation Requirements
ENGLISH
Language Arts 10 4 Credits Language Arts
11 4 Credits Language Arts 12 4 Credits
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies 10 4 Credits Social Studies
11/Civics 11/BC First Nations 12 4 Credits
SCIENCE
Science 10 4 Credits a Science 11 4
Credits
MATH
a Math 10 4 Credits a Math 11 4 Credits
P.E.
Physical Education 10 4 Credits
F.A. A.S.
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4
Credits
OTHER
Planning 10 4 Credits Grad Transitions
Plan 4 Credits
ELECTIVES
Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28
Credits
80 Credits
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Grade 12 courses

• ENGLISH 12 or COMMUNICATIONS 12
• STUDY
• GRADUATION TRANSITIONS 12
• ____________________________12
• ____________________________12
• ____________________________12
• _______________________10/11/12
• _______________________10/11/12
• _______________________10/11/12

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Provincial Exams

• English 10 (20)
• Mathematics 10 (20)
• Science 10 (20)
• Social Studies 11 (20)
• English 12/Comm 12 (40)

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Check Provincial EXAM Marks on

• https//www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/w
  elcome.jsp
• PSI, Post Secondary Institute Forms

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LanguageDo I need it??
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A language is NOT required for Graduation, BUT
UBC
Language 11 for all faculties
Beginners Language 11 or Language 11 for all
faculties
SFU

• No Language Requirement for Entrance
• But, having a Language 12 could earn you first
  year post secondary credit in some institutions

Most BC Colleges BCIT
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Language Optionsat NDSS

• French 8-12
• Spanish - Beginning Spanish 11, Spanish 11/12
• Punjabi Beginning Punjabi 11, Punjabi 11/12

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Language Challenge Exams

• For those students with a background in Mandarin,
  Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, or German
• you may apply to write a challenge exam to earn
  language 11 and 12 credits
• see your counsellor for more information

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The Math Question
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the Math Curriculum

• Three Pathways
• Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics
  designed to provide students with the
  mathematical understandings and critical-thinking
  skills identified for entry into the majority of
  trades and for direct entry into the work force.
• Foundations of Mathematics designed to provide
  students with the mathematical understandings and
  critical-thinking skills identified for
  post-secondary studies in programs that do not
  require the study of theoretical calculus.
• Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with
  the mathematical understandings and
  critical-thinking skills identified for entry
  into post-secondary programs that require the
  study of theoretical calculus.

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UBC Math Requirements For Admission

• ARTS Foundations 11 and Foundations 12, OR
  PreCalculus 11
• SCIENCE Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
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• ENGINEERING Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
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• COMMERCE Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12

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SFU Math Requirements For Admission

• ARTS Foundations 11 OR Pre-Calculus 11
• SCIENCE Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
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• ENGINEERING Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
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• COMMERCE Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12

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Admission to College, University College or BCIT
Math Requirements

• Examples
• LANGARA KWANTLEN
• DOUGLAS BCIT
• Individual programs have their own math
  requirements, so check to see what type of math
  you require
• Trades programs also vary depending on the
  program as to what type/level of math is required

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Summer School

• and other options

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There are two types Both require a textbook
deposit of 100Sign up online after Spring
Break

• Remedial

• Full-Credit

• For those students who have not passed a course,
  but have achieved a recommendation from their
  teacher to do summer school and a mark of 40
  49)
• 4 weeks in July
• 2 courses max.
• 2 hours
• Most gr 8 9 academic classes offered
• 830 1040 1055 105
• Note there will be no grade 10 remedial courses
  offered this summer

• For those students wanting to work ahead or
  upgrade their mark
• 6 weeks in July and August
• 3 hour class
• 830-1130 1200-300
• Most academic classes offered
• Beware of the Provincial Exam!

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Online Courses

• Deltas online school is called Delta Access
  check website for course availability
• Spring / Summer session in all courses currently
  offered (including Planning 10)
• Online courses also available through
• Vancouver (VLN),
• Surrey (Surrey Connect),
• Fraser Valley (FVDES)

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DISTRICT ACADEMIES

• Sports and Fine Arts Academies are specialized
  electives for students that are serious and
  passionate about a particular sport, film, acting
  or dance. Possible academies include
• Baseball Dance Film/Acting Film/Production
• Cadets Golf Hockey Lacrosse
• Soccer Softball Basketball (proposed)
• it is possible to move between schools to attend
  an academy
• Sport academies replace PE at the appropriate
  grade and one other elective
• Fine Arts academies fulfill the Fine Arts
  requirement plus another elective
• More information available on the Delta School
  District website at www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/aca
  demies

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External Credits

• Students may earn credits toward graduation
  through training programs outside of school (2
  credits each)
• Dance (Royal Academy of Dance)
• Music (Royal Conservatory of Music)
• Sports (Provincial or National team level)
• Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)
• Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification)
• Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours)
• Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours)
• Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program)
• First Aid (WCB level II and III)

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Elective courses

• Several options to explore and things to consider
  at the Grade 12 level.
• If you have kept up with your courses, you may
  only have the following requirements left to
  complete
• English/Communications 12
• Grade 12 Elective
• Grade 12 Elective
• Grade 12 Elective
• (Grad Transitions 12)
• This means you have room for up to 3 other
  courses of your choice at the Grade 10/11/12
  level, AND you get a study block!

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WHAT ELECTIVES SHOULD I TAKE??

• Which courses you choose depends on three key
  things
• What required courses/credits do you have left to
  complete for Graduation?
• Have I completed all the required courses at the
  Grade 10/11 Level?
• Have I completed at least one Fine Art/Applied
  Skills course at the 10/11/12 level?
• Will I meet at least the minimum of 80 credits
  towards Graduation by the end of my Grade 12
  year?
• What are your future plans?
• College? Trades? Work?
  University? Travel?
• What are your subjects of interest?
• If you plan to attend a post-secondary
  institution or college/trades program, please
  make sure you have checked what courses are
  required for entry, and chose your electives
  accordingly
• ELECTIVES CAN BE ACADEMIC, FINE ARTS OR APPLIED
  SKILLS CLASSES!!!

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A Note about YeARBOOK club . . .

• Must apply to be in Yearbook
• There is a formal application and interview
  process (listen for the announcement for the
  upcoming meeting)
• Will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays all year from
  3pm to 430 (and later as deadlines approach)
• Attendance is mandatory and mark is based up
  participation
• Be aware of potential conflicts with other
  commitments such as sports, theatre, etc.
• No perquisites but experience is definitely an
  asset!

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X block classes in general

• Be sure you are committed and have the time in
  your schedule to be there and participate
  regularly!
• Avoid overextending yourself to the point where
  you simply cannot manage (Be realistic about what
  you can and cannot reasonably make time for)
• Your success depends are your participation and
  commitment to the courses you take!

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Selecting your Courses online

• The system will open on Friday, February 28th at
  3pm and close on March 14th
• First come first served!

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Choose your classes wisely!
Your best chance for getting the classes you want
is by choosing the right ones now!!

• And get your parents to log on to Parent Connect
  to verify your choices.

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http//nd.deltasd.bc.ca/courses
NOT SURE WHAT A COURSE IS ALL ABOUT???? Check
out the detailed course descriptions available
online through the ND Website and get answers
to gt What do we do in that class? gt What
are the recommended prerequisites
for the course? gt What can I expect to
learn?
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• BUSINESS EDUCATION
• Keyboarding 11
• Typing, speed and Accuracy, document design
• Graphic Design Print 11
• Design and create original advertising, business
  cards, flyers, brochures
• Business Information Management 12
• Learn about Mail merge, graphic layout and
  design, cloud computing
• Accounting 11/12
• Learn about Excel and Accounting Pro 2007
• Entrepreneurship 12
• Learn how to run your own business.

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Business education

• Introduction to Web Design 11/ Information
  Communication Technology 11
• Study of the fundamentals and techniques of
  designing and developing effective web sites.
• Marketing 11/12
• Study of consumer research, store design, retail,
  promotion and advertising. Mk 12 focuses on event
  planning
• Business Computer Applications 11 / Keyboarding
  11
• Library Science 11
• Study of the operation of the schools automated
  resource centre. Students need a recommendation
  from Mr. Hundal or Mr. Lum

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English

• Communications 11/12
• May be used instead of English 11/12 for
  graduation purposes. Intended for students who
  struggle with formal writing and reading
  comprehension
• English Literature 12
• Exposure to literature from the 8th to the 21st
  century
• Creative Writing 12
• Write in a variety of genres, focus on
  self-awareness

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Home Economics

• Textiles 10 /11/12
• Sewing at your own level. Textiles 11 is
  required before taking Textiles 12
• Foods 11/12
• This course gives students the basics of food
  preparation, baking and cooking. Foods 11 is
  required before taking Foods 12
• Family Studies 11
• The study of families, human development,
  personal growth and relationships. The topics
  will include communication skills, effective
  family living, understand yourself, human
  sexuality and reproduction, love and infatuation,
  eating disorders, dating abuse, STDs,
  assertiveness and conflict resolution
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Home Economics

• Family Studies 12
• The study of marriage, human sexuality and
  alternative lifestyles, parenting, adolescent
  development, aging, death and grieving.
• Tourism and Hospitality 11
• Learning about the travel industry.
  Certifications in Food Safe, Super Host
  Fundamentals, and Serving It Right.
• Tourism and Hospitality 12
• Super Host Service Across Cultures, Super Host
  Customers with Disabilities, Super Host Japanese
  Service Expectations, and First On the Scene11.
  Cruise and Hotel Studies

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music

• Choir 9-12
• No previous musical experience is necessary.
  Please note There will be several evening
  performances throughout the year. Attendance is
  mandatory and is included as part of the overall
  grade for the course. Prerequisites None. This
  is a Fine Arts course.
• Beginning Guitar 9-12
• This is a course for grade 9-12 students who have
  little or no experience on guitar.
• Intermediate Guitar 9-12
• Jazz Band 9-12
• Senior Band 10-12

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Languages

• French 11
• French 12
• Beginners Punjabi 11
• Punjabi 11
• Punjabi 12
• Beginners Spanish 11
• Spanish 11
• Spanish 12

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Performing arts

• Theatre Production/Stagecraft/Technical Theatre
  10/11/12
• Students will create functional sets, as well as
  learn about lighting and sound techniques.
  Students must be willing to make a commitment of
  extra-curricular time to enjoy success in
  Stagecraft.
• Theatre Company 10/11/12
• Student involvement in the theatre program. All
  students must audition to be a part of this
  course.
• Theatre Performance 10/11/12 Acting
• Practice acting and perform on stage. Students
  will be expected to see at least one amateur or
  professional play production out- side of class
  time. In order to take Acting 12, students must
  first complete Acting 11.

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PERFORMING ARTS

• Theatre Performance 12 Directing Script
  Development
• This course is for the committed theatre student
  who has taken acting courses. The course may be
  offered in any block in conjunction with another
  Acting course. Students must be willing and able
  to work independently, write several redrafts,
  take criticism well, and be critical of written
  and performed work. Prerequisites Theatre
  Performance 11 Acting and enrollment in Theatre
  Performance 12 Acting and permission from the
  instructor must be granted prior to enrollment.
  This is a Fine Arts course.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Physical Education 11
• Focus is on providing knowledge tools to become
  active healthy adults. Participation
  advanced skill development are emphasized in a
  variety of school community activities. Units
  include the following individual and team games
  Net Wall, Invasion, Target, Striking/Fielding,
  Minor Games Cross Training. Students have the
  opportunity to earn certification in First Aid.
  Ten school service/volunteer hours to be
  completed five of which can be completed in the
  community at an approved site. Community
  activities may include bowling, curling, golf,
  rock climbing, gymnastics center, sailing, and
  windsurfing. A
• Physical Education 12
• Successful completion of PE 11 is required.
  Students are expected to complete 10 hours of
  school and/or community service/volunteer hours
  in PE/Athletics related activities. School
  recreational activities include individual team
  sports, archery, golf, bowling, curling,
  windsurfing, sailing, rock climbing, gymnastics
  center, and canoeing.
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Physical education

• Women's Fitness Health 11 (PE 11 Girls)
• Course is open to female students in grade 11/12.
  Activities emphasize fitness include speed
  walks, runs, resistance training, core training,
  Pilates, circuit training individual team
  activities diet, stress other student centered
  issues. Community activities Bikram yoga,
  Grouse Grind, Sailing, Windsurfing, Gymnastics
  Center, Rock Climbing, Self-Defense, Go-Carting,
  Curling, Golf, Snow-shoeing, Canoeing.
  Students will earn St. John First Aid
  certification.
• Women's Fitness Health 12 (PE 12 Girls)
• Course is open to female students in grade 12
  Activities emphasize fitness include speed
  walks, runs, resistance training, core training,
  Pilates, circuit training individual team
  activities diet, stress other student centered
  issues. Community activities include Bikram
  yoga, Grouse Grind, Sailing, Windsurfing,
  Gymnastics Center, Rock Climbing, Self-Defense,
  Go-Carting, Curling, Golf, Snow-shoeing,
  Canoeing. Prerequisite PE 11 or Womens Fitness
  11.

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Social Studies

• Aboriginal Studies 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
• The course explores oral traditions and the
  artistic expressions of many Aboriginal Nations.
• Psychology 11
• Psychology will introduce students to the
  fundamentals of human behaviour. Some of the
  topics are altered states of consciousness such
  as sleep, drugs, hypnosis, personality
  development, psychological disorders and
  therapies.
• Psychology 12
• The major goal of Psychology 12 is to provide
  each student with a deeper insight into himself
  or herself as a person. Units of study may
  include life span development, sensation and
  perception, motivation and emotion, stress and
  health, learning, memory and diagnosis and
  treatment of psychological disorders.
  Prerequisite Psych 11

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SOCIAL STUDIES

• Comparative Civilizations 12
• Students will learn about major forces,
  individuals, issues and concepts which have
  shaped world cultures from early to modern times.
  
• Economics 12
• This course gives students the opportunity to
  analyse the effects of economic activity on their
  society, Canada, and the global community. Units
  include basic micro and macroeconomic theory,
  government and economic decision-making,
  globalization and international economic issues,
  and investment strategies. Students will create
  virtual stock portfolios with expert advice, and
  will even be able to purchase small amounts of
  stock.
• History 12
• While History 12 can be described broadly as a
  history of world affairs in the 20th century, it
  concentrates on the years between 1919 and 1991.
  This course studies international relations
  social, political, economic and cultural of great
  powers in the Twentieth Century how great powers
  caused World War II, how democracy was rejected
  for communism in the USSR and fascism in Germany
  and Italy, and how the USA and USSR dominated
  power politics in the cold war confrontation and
  subsequent detente. History 12 requires students
  to use historical evidence and fact to analyze
  and construct arguments, and to be aware of the
  subjective nature of history. Prerequisite
  Social Studies 11 with a minimum of 67

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SOCIAL STUDIES

• Law 12
• The focus of this course is the Canadian legal
  system. Topics covered include the court system,
  criminal law, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,
  civil law, torts, marriage and divorce law, and
  employment law.
• Social Justice 12
• The course will examine and encourage
  understanding of the following concepts equity
  and equality for minority groups, ethics, sexual
  orientation, diversity, human rights and
  oppression.

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Furniture Design 11
• students have the opportunity to design and build
  various woodwork projects, with emphasis placed
  on individual needs. Projects such as
  entertainment units, coffee tables, computer
  units, CD racks, boom boxes, skateboards, lathe
  projects, etc. have been made in past years.
• Carpentry 11
• Students will combine theory and practice while
  building decks, sheds, garages, greenhouses and
  other small structures. The "projects" are built
  in small groups in the school compound and then
  transported to the site by trailer. Several
  "building field trips" will be required to
  complete the projects on site, with breaks and
  lunch provided by the owner.
• Drafting and Design 11/12
• Credit will be given for Drafting and Design 12.
  This computer aided drafting course emphasizes
  CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) with an emphasis on
  more detailed engineering and architectural
  projects. For example students will design and
  draw plans for a custom vacation home. As well,
  students will complete CAD generated mechanical
  engineering types of drawings. Activities are
  project based.

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Automotive Technology 11
• Topics included in the course are maintenance,
  wheels and tires, disc brakes, drum brakes,
  ignition, lubrication and cooling systems.
• Automotive Maintenance 11
• Designed to provide students with little or no
  experience with automotive maintenance with the
  opportunity to develop a practical understanding
  of the automobile with respect to purchasing,
  operating and maintaining a vehicle.
• Cabinet Design 12
• Individualized projects will be worked on. In
  past years, various cabinets have been designed
  and constructed to fit items such as computers,
  trophies, models, fishing rods, dishes, clothing,
  snowboards, hockey equipment, etc. Prerequisite
  Furniture 11

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• CJ Furniture 12
• Students design and build a piece(s) of furniture
  of their choosing. This hands-on course follows
  Furniture Design 11.
• Automotive Technology 12A
• Continuation of Automotive Technology 11. Topics
  included in this course are steering, suspension,
  drive train, computer and electrical systems, and
  fuel, exhaust and emission systems. Prerequisite
  Automotive Technology 11
• Automotive Technology 12B
• This course provides students an opportunity to
  take an advanced look at automotive repair.
  Topics included in the course are engine
  rebuilding, engine performance, transmissions and
  an introduction to autobody repair and
  refinishing. Pre- or Co-requisite Automotive
  Technology 12

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Visual arts

• Visual Arts 11/12 General
• This course provides an overview of the different
  studio arts, as it encompasses both 2-D and 3-D
  media and processes. Media may include graphite,
  pastels, charcoal, pen ink, acrylic paint,
  water colour paint, tempera paint, mixed media,
  paper mache, clay and wire. Art history will
  cover from Primative to Impressionism. Students
  will maintain a visual journal where they will
  explore techniques, image development and their
  own imagery. Must take the grade 11 course before
  taking the grade 12 course.
• Drawing Painting 11/12
• Students will study drawing as line, tone and
  high contrast in media such as charcoal, pencil,
  coloured pencil, and ink. Painting will involve
  water colour, acrylic and mixed media. Students
  will be required to maintain a sketch book for
  this course. The grade 11 course must be taken
  before the grade 12 course.

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Visual Arts

• Media Arts 11/12
• This is primarily a project based course designed
  to introduce students to digital photography,
  graphic design and clay-mation animation.
  Students will work with digital photo images and
  computer programs to manipulate images. This will
  include designing logos, posters, packaging and
  CD covers. The grade 11 course must be taken
  before the grade 12 course.
• Studio Arts 11/12 Ceramics Sculpture
• Students will work with clay, plaster, soap
  stone, paper mache, found objects and various
  other materials. Students will also study
  sculpture in art history and in cultural styles.
  Students will be required to draw in preparation
  for their works. The grade 11 course must be
  taken before the grade 12 course.
• Yearbook 11/12
• This course will be offered outside of the
  regular timetable as a yearlong after school
  block. The main outcome of the course is to
  publish the school's yearbook. Students will
  learn skills such as photography, photo
  manipulation and editing, layout and design,
  copywriting, journalistic techniques, and
  advertising. They will also become familiar with
  professional programs such as Adobe Photoshop and
  InDesign.

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sciences

• Chemistry 11
• This course involves the study of the
  classification of matter, chemical formulas,
  chemical reactions, solution chemistry, atomic
  theory, and organic chemistry. There will be an
  emphasis on understanding specific concepts and
  applying these to solve word problems. Excellent
  math and problem solving skills are essential
• Chemistry 12
• In Chemistry 12, students will be given the
  opportunity to develop their knowledge and
  skills. It is intended to be a more specialized
  course than the general course presented in
  Chemistry 11. The problem work will be more
  advanced than in previous years and a greater
  proportion of time is spent on theory. The core
  course content consists of reaction kinetics,
  dynamic equilibrium, solubility equilibria,
  acids, bases and salts and electrochemistry.

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sciences

• Biology 11
• This subject includes Scientific method,
  microbiology, evolution, plant and animal
  biology, classification ecology. This is a
  survey course of the kingdoms of living things
  and students are required to learn and apply a
  great many biological terms and concepts. It is
  expected that students will have to review notes
  on a regular basis.
• Biology 12
• This advanced course covers the human biology
  from the chemical to the systems level. Topics
  covered are DNA, the cell and cellular processes,
  digestion, circulation, respiration, reproduction
  etc. Students are required to learn and apply a
  considerable amount of course material related to
  biological terms and concepts. This course also
  emphasizes the important skills of reading, note
  taking, understanding diagrams, memorizing, and
  critical thinking.

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sciences

• Physics 11
• This course will introduce concepts of motion,
  forces, momentum energy, waves, and optics.
   There will be an emphasis on understanding
  specific concepts and applying these to solve
  word problems.  Excellent math and problem
  solving skills are essential.
• Physics 12
• This course will review topics in motion, forces,
  momentum and energy,and introduce the concept of
  vectors to deal with two-dimensional problems.
  Topics such as electrostatics, electric circuits,
  magnetic fields and electro-magnetic induction
  may be introduced. It is intended to be a more
  specialized course than the general course
  presented in Physics 11. The problem work will be
  more advanced than in previous years and a
  greater proportion of time is spent on theory.
• Science Technology 12
• Science Technology 11 offers a fundamental
  understanding of science, technology, society and
  the environment. Major topics include the
  relationships of science, technology and society
  computers, communication systems and information
  technology heavy construction technology space
  technology energy technology and environment
  and biochemical technology and medicine. Students
  are expected to attend classes regularly
  throughout the course to work both individually
  and collaboratively. Student progress will be
  monitored on a constant basis.

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Career Centre ServicesYour future starts here!
mY door is opencome on in
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Career Centre Services

• Post Secondary Education Planning
• Career Planning
• Scholarships Awards
• Career Development/ Delta School District Career
  Programs (ACE-IT, SSA, Trades, ETC)
• Specialty Programs (Encounters Program Delta
  Student Police Academy, Educational Camps, ETC.)

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WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?

• College full time (diploma, certificate,
  university transfer, associate degrees or
  degrees)
• University full-time
• Trade/technical school full time
• Post secondary part time and work part time
• Travel
• Work full time
• Others????
• Choose your courses according to your future
  plans!!

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From ND toSo many choices!

B.C.I.T
Capilano?
V.C.C.?
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• WHAT CAN I STUDY???
• ARTS Criminology, Languages, Journalism,
  Political Science, Psychology, History
  Georgraphy, Culinary, Music, Drama, Graphic
  Design, Interior Design, Counselling,
  Philosophy, Sociology, Social Work, etc.
• SCIENCES Health, Math, Computers, Biology,
  Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology,
  Environment, Food Nutrition, etc.
• APPLIED SCIENCES Engineering, Computer
  Programming Technology
• BUSINESS Accounting, Administration, Human
  Resources, Management, Economics, Marketing,
  Advertising, etc.
• CAREER TRAINING Dental Assistant, Paralegal,
  Early Childhood Educator
• TRADES Auto Technician, Welding, Electrician,
  Plumbing, Professional Cook, Pastry Arts,
  Construction, Metal Fabricator, Roofer,
  Warehousing, etc.

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Post Secondary Application Process

• If you planning to attend post secondary it is
  critical to research the schools that you are
  considering to check the individual institutions
  entrance requirements.
• Every College and University has its own Entrance
  Requirements and every program has its own
  special requirements.
• These requirements are both Course and/or GPA
  specific.

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Basic B.C. University Entrance Requirements

• English 11, a Math 11 (Pre-Calculus or
  Foundations), Socials 11, Academic Science 11,
  Language 11 (SFU accepts beginners language)
• English 12 and 3 approved academic 12-level
  courses
• Almost all require around 80 or higher for
  admission
• It is the students responsibility to check
  websites for specific admission and program entry
  requirements

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What is meant by an approved academic course?

• All universities have their own lists of what
  they will accept as approved academic courses.
• ex Biology 12, Physics 12, French 12, Geology
  12, History 12, Lit 12, Geography 12
• However, some universities accept other courses
  as well such as Law 12 or Comparative
  Civilizations 12.
• Check university admission requirements to be
  sure

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UBC (University of British Columbia)
admissable/approved courses

• Biology 12
• Chemistry 12
• Physics 12
• Pre-Calculus 12
• Economics 12
• English Literature 12
• Geography 12
• Geology 12
• History 12
• Law 12
• Language 12
• Calculus 12
• There are others, but these are the ones ND has
  offered in the past.

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• UBC Admission Application Update
• UBC THIS Criteria For Competitive Assessment
• Academic Profile
• Personal Profile
• UBC will look not only at the GPA average but
  also at
• Leadership/group contributions e.g., student
  government experience, community involvement,
  family responsibility, etc.
• Academic achievements e.g., research projects,
  success in contests, prizes won for high
  standing, etc.
• Sports involvement e.g., membership on teams,
  participation in competitions, etc.
• Creative and performing arts experience (e.g.
  dance)
• Work experience
• Volunteer experience and service to other

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Simon Fraser University admissible/accepted
courses

• Calculus 12
• Comparative Civilization 12
• Economics 12
• English Literature 12
• Foundations of Math 12
• Language 12
• History 12
• Law 12
• Pre-Calculus 12
• Social Justice 12
• Biology 12
• Chemistry 12
• Geography 12
• Geology 12
• Physics 12
• 
  Not
  accepted at UBC

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A Bit On Math Universities

• Generally
• For university Science, Engineering and Business
  programs Math 12 Pre-Calculus is required
• Calculus recommended
• For Arts Social Sciences, Math Foundations 11
  and/or Foundations 12 is accepted
• Math requirement varies by institution and
  program. Be sure to check with the institutions
  for updates

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EXAMPLEUBC Admission Average cALCULATIONFor
Arts Faculty

• UBC considers GPA Averages personal profile
• Example Students calculated admission average
  for UBC Arts program85 (English 12 and best 3
  approved 12s)

Course School Mark
English 12 89
Foundations Math 12 76
Law 12 85
History 12 87
Economics 12 74 (Not used in calculation)
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EXAMPLESFU Admission Average cALCULATIONFor
Faculty OF SCIENCE

• Example Students calculated admission average
  for SFU Science program 86 (English 12, Math
  12 and 2 Science 12s)

Course School Mark
English 12 88
Precal Math 12 81
Biology 12 85
Chemistry 12 87
French 12 not used in calculation 91
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EXAMPLEKwantlen Admission ForBachelor of
Science Degree

• Kwantlen does not look at GPA Averages, just your
  final grade 12 applicable grades to what program
  you are applying to
• Example

Course School Mark
English 12 B
Pre-Cal Math 12 C
Chemistry 12 C
Physics 12 C

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Kwantlen General Admission MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS For this years grads (2014
Graduates)

• Kwantlen has an open doors policy whereby
  students can upgrade, take pre-requisite courses,
  continue their studies and/or go into specific
  career training programs (ie Dental Assistance).
  Kwantlen does not look at GPA Averages, just
  your final grade 12 applicable grades to what
  program you are applying for.
• Note, English Language requirements changed for
  2015!
• Example

Course School Mark
English 12 C
Communication 12 A
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WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY ARTS/SCIENCE TRANSFER
PROGRAM?

• A University Transfer program is where a student
• will attend a College and take up to 60 Credits
• and then transfer to the University as a third
  year
• student.

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HOW WILL MY DEGREE READ IF I TAKE THE TRANSFER
PROGRAM?

• Your degree will state that you have graduated
  with a degree from the university and not the
  college.
• I.e.
• BA University of British Columbia
• BSc Simon Fraser University

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DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER PROGRAMS

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Career Programs

• ACE IT
• 1st year College apprenticeship credit
• Work Experience
• School placed volunteer work in a field of
  interest (4 credits)
• Apprenticeship
• Every 120 hours of paid work under a certified
  tradesperson or professional earns you 4 credits
  (16 credits total)

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What is an ACE IT Program? Accelerated Industry
Training

• Earn high-school and post-secondary credits at
  the same time
• Pay no post-secondary tuition (Dont have to go
  on a waitlist)
• Develop advanced skills and be ready to work in
  industry as you graduate from high school
• Attend a full-time program for one or two
  semesters
• APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE CAREER CENTERE.
  DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 10, 2014

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SCHOLARSHIPS, Bursaries Awards

• Some of the types of Scholarships Available
• School Sponsored
• Ministry Sponsored
• Post-Secondary Institutions
• Businesses, Organizations, Unions, Etc.

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Passport To Education

• Top 30 based 5 best courses student in the
  province can earn up to 1000 to go toward their
  post-secondary tuition. A student is eligible at
  the completion of Grade 10 to 12. Students will
  receive their pass book and information on how to
  redeem the money with their Grade 12 June report
  cards.
• Grade 10 250
• Grade 11 250
• Grade 12 500

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Provincial Examination Scholarships

• Students do not apply for these as they are
  automatically eligible when they write pass all
  5 provincial exams in grades 10, 11, and 12
• A student can receive 1000 Examinations
  Scholarship if
• Achieves at least a B in English 12 or
  Communications 12.
• Top 5000 students in BC receive this scholarship
• A student can receive a 2500 Examination
  Scholarship
• The top 20 students in the with the
  highest exam averages in the province
• will receive 2500

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District Dogwood Scholarship Awards

• 1000 awarded to our grade 12 students who excel
  in applied skills (Trades, Business, Home Ec)
  languages, athletics, fine arts community
  service
• Application available in the Career Centre in
  May. ND Scholarship committee picks award winners
  based on a set criteria
• 20 awards will be available

• Please note
• Students can win both a provincial exam
  scholarship, passport to education and a district
  scholarship
• 3000.00 or more

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SOME TOP TIPS TO WIN SCHOLARSHIPS!

• 1. Be involved in school
• 2. Do well in your courses
• 3. Start volunteering in school and the
  community
• 4. Show leadership
• 5. Pay special attention to the application
  criteria instructions
• 6. Be careful of what you post on Facebook,
  Twitter, or
• other social networks
• 7. Be organized, gather materials such reference
  letters, etc
• 8. Meet all deadlines

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SOME SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS MADE TOFORMER GRADS

• 2013/2012/2011 Graduates
• Ali Jafferi - 44,000,00 (Total for all
  offers)
• Brandon Johnson - 41,500.00 (Total for all
  offers)
• Bhavjot Kang - 25,000.00 (Total for all
  offers
• Freddy Francis - 28,000.00 (Total for all
  offers)
• Blossom Malhan - 7200.00 (Total for all
  offers)
• Manraj Toor - 35,700.00 (Total for
  all offers)
• Katie Wanamaker-Briggs - 6,800.00 (Total for
  all offers)

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Reminders

• Scheduling system opens February 28 at 3pm
• Scheduling closes March 14th
• TIP
• Prepare, plan and pick the right courses on time
  the first time to guarantee your spot!

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Resources

• Your ND Counselling Team
• Mr. McGill Ms. Cipriano
• Ms. Gillis Ms. Kaila
• Grade 12 Course Planning
• Ms. Kaila
• Post-Secondary Planning/Career Planning/
  Scholarships
• Ms. Dhanoa
• School website
• http//www.deltasd.bc.ca/nd/
• Please note Grade 12 Counsellors are
  divided by alphabet!

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Parent NightMarch 4th!