February 26, 2015

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GRADE 12 COURSE PLANNING
North Delta Secondary

• February 26, 2015

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Grads of 2016!!!!

• Your Grade 12 year will set the stage for a solid
  start to the next stage of your life.
• Make it count!!!
• If you dont go after what you want, youll
  never have it. If you dont ask, the answer is
  always no. If you dont step forward, youre
  always in the same place. Nora Roberts

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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)
• Note Students may rewrite a provincial exam
  once within the 12-month period following the
  first attempt at the examination. To rewrite a
  provincial examination more than once, a student
  must retake the course.

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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
• (instructions on school website)

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Grad Transitions

• This is not a course but a project you must
  complete in order to graduate. You receive 4
  credits for completing it.
• The entire booklet, handouts, examples, websites
  etc. can be found on the ND website (under the
  students tab, click grads and then grad
  transitions).
• Start working on it this year, as you plan for
  your grade 12 courses. I will accept and mark any
  Grad Transitions completed by grade 11s this
  school year get it done early!

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Checklist In summary, the following items must be
included in your binder

• I. Who am I? (Include write-ups and/or visual
  supports for each of the following)
  1. Personality Traits
  2. Activities you enjoy
  3. Strengths
  
  4.
  Skills 5.
  Healthy Living Plan (all four areas)
• II. What have I learned?
  
  1. Completed
  Grad Program Requirement page
• III. What have I done?
  
  1. DPA Report
  (completed and signed) 2. Three achievements
  with a reflection for each
  
  3. 30 Hours of Work or Volunteer Experience
  sheet completed and signed. Attach reflection
  questions answered on a separate page
• IV. Where am I going?
  
  1. A fully developed and
  supported Transition Plan for the first year
  after high school 2. A fully developed and
  supported Back Up Transition Plan for the first
  year after high school
• V. How am I going to get there?
  
  1. Completed application form
  that matches your plan
  2.
  Completed PSI Selection, with code provided as
  proof (if studying that first year)
  3. Current Resume
  
  4. Cover
  letter that matches your plan
  
  5. Completed Budget Plan (for
  school or work/travel)

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LANGUAGEDO I NEED IT FOR GRADUATION?
POST-SECONDARY??
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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

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
• Note Grade 12 language classes are based on
  enrollment

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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 (sign up
  is in the fall listen to the announcements)

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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 Foundations 12
• SCIENCE Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
•  
• ENGINEERING Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
•  
• BUSINESS Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12

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SFU Math Requirements For Admission

• ARTS SOCIAL SCIENCES Foundations 11
• SCIENCE Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
•  
• ENGINEERING Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
•  
• BUSINESS Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12
• General entrance requires 60 minimum in
  Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11

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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
• i.e. Nursing at Kwantlen requires a B in
  Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 (among other
  requirements)

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SUMMER SCHOOLrequires a textbook deposit of
100Sign up online starting april 2

• Courses Usually Offered

• Full-Credit Summer School

• Biology 11, 12
• Chemistry 11, 12
• English 10, 11, 12
• Math 10 F P
• Math Foundations 11, 12
• Math Pre-Calculus 11, 12
• Physics 11, 12
• Planning 10 (blended)
• Science 10
• Socials 10
• Socials 11

• 6 weeks in July and August
• (July 2 Aug 7)
• 3.25 hour class
• 830-1130 1200-300
• Most academic classes offered
• Beware of the Provincial Exam!
• 3 classes missed and you will be removed

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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)
• ebus
• Note If you take a course through another
  district, make sure to bring your counsellor a
  copy of your report card

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Picking your Courses

• The system will open on Friday, February 27th and
  close on March 13.
• First come first served!

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Choose your classes wisely! Remember to choose
2 alternates

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

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Career Centre ServicesMs. Dhanoa Your 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, Coast Capital Youth Team,
  Educational Camps, ETC.)
• Employment (Resume, Cover Letters, Interiew
  Preparation

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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????

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FROM ND TOSO MANY CHOICES!

B.C.I.T
Capilano?
V.C.C.?
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Post Secondary Application Process

• If you are 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 GPA
  specific.

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POST SECONDARY DECISIONS

• Where should I go?
• UNIVERSITY
• UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
• COLLEGE
• TECHNICAL INSTITUTION

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• WHAT CAN I STUDY???
• ARTS SOCIAL SCIENCES 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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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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BENEFITS OF A UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM.

• There are many benefits for a student to take the
• University Transfer program
• Smaller class sizes
• Costs less
• Closer to home
• More support from faculty
• Earn same level of university credits for the
  first two years

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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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BENEFITS OF GOING STRAIGHT TO UNIVERSITY

• Big Campuses with more offerings
• Chance to meet students from all over the world
• Bigger budgets for faculties
• More extra-curricular activities
• Offer residence
• Professional degree programs
• More prestigious on a resume, job application
  ,etc

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Basic B.C. University Entrance Requirements

• English 11, a Math 11 (PREC or Foundations),
  Socials 11, Academic Science 11, Language 11 (SFU
  accepts beginners language)
• English 12 and 3 approved academic 12-level
  courses
• Almost all programs 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.
  Typically, these are academic courses that
  previously had a provincial exam
• 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
• History 12
• Law 12
• Language 12 (French, Punjabi, Spanish)
• Calculus 12
• There are others, but these are the ones ND has
  offered in the past.

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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
• Physics 12
• 
  Not
  accepted at UBC

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EXAMPLEUBC Admission Average calculationFor
Arts Faculty

• UBC considers GPA Averages personal profile
• Example Students calculated admission average
  for UBC Arts program84 (English 12 and best 3
  approved 12s)
• Beware if your grade 12 class is in 2nd semester,
  universities will use your grade 11 mark to
  calculate your average

Course School Mark
English 12 89
Math 12 76
Law 12 85
History 12 87
Geography 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 program85 (English 12, Precalc
  12 and 2 Science 12s)

Course School Mark
English 12 88
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 for the program you are
  applying for. Kwantlen
• offers options to upgrade and take high school
  equivalent courses
• at their campuses
• Example

Course School Mark
English 12 B
Pre-cal Math 12 C
Chemistry 12 C
Physics 12 C
No upgrading required If you have the above grades
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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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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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SCHOLARSHIPS, Bursaries Awards

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

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Provincial Scholarships

• Students do not apply for these as they are
  automatically eligible when they write provincial
  exams in grades 10, 11, 12
• A student must Achieve at least a B in English
  12 or Comm 12 to qualify
• If your average on your five exams ranks in the
  top 5000 students in the province you will
  receive a 1000 award
• The top 20 students in BC with the highest exam
  averages 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, and a district scholarship
• 2000.00 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
• 8. Meet all deadlines

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SOME SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS MADE TOFORMER GRADS

• 2014/2013/2012/2011 Graduates (Amount is total
  for all offers)
• Shiv Vashisht - 60,000.00
• Ali Jafferi - 44,000,00
• Brandon Johnson - 41,500.00
• Bhavjot Kang - 25,000.00
• Freddy Francis - 28,000.00
• Blossom Malhan - 7,200.00
• Manraj Toor - 35,700.00
• Katie Wanamaker-Briggs - 6,800.00
• 2006 To 2010 Graduates
• Sean Parks 100,000.00 (TWU Athletic
  Scholarship)
• Balraj Bains 90,000.00 (UBC Sports
  Scholarship)
• Talia Ahmed 58,000.00 (Total for all offers)
• Rachel Moens 82,000.00 (Total for all offers)

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DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER PROGRAMS

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Career Programs Flowchart
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Work Experience

• Requires90 hours on the job 30 hours in the
  classroom a 5 course support bundle
  (Planning 10 and four other courses)Earn four
  Grade 12 credits toward graduation in one of the
  eight strands
• Gain experience in a career of interest
• references for future jobs
• The school finds the placement

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Are you a hidden Apprentice?

• If youre currently employed in a trade then you
  can get high school credits.
• Construction
• Automotive
• Glass fitter
• Chef

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Benefits to Apprenticeship (SSA)

• Earn up to 16 high school credits (4 for each
  course SSA11A, 11B, 12A and 12B)
• Get paid while working
• Earn credits toward a journeymans ticket
• Earn a 1000 scholarship

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Why Choose a Trade? -- Career options!!
I can become a supervisor or manager.
I can become a business owner.
I can represent my trade in a business, trade or
labour group.
I can become a master journeyperson.
I can become a trade instructor.
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ACE-ITAccelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry
Training APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE
CAREER CENTERE. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 10,
2014

• A partnership program between post secondary and
  the Delta School District
• Earn both post secondary and secondary school
  credits
• Earn between 4 - 36 Grade 12
• course credits hours toward
• journeyman ticket
• Delta School District pays
• student tuition (1200 - 3500)

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ACE IT Scholarships
Graduate with a C average 1100 hours in the
trade continued employment 6 months after
graduation 1000 Scholarship
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IN DISTRICT PROGRAMS NORTH DELTA

• Construction Electrician (BCIT)
• 6 months FebruaryJuly
• 16 credits

• Carpentry (Kwantlen Polytechnic University)
• 5 months February June
• 16 credits

Open House Tuesday, February 24 130 245 pm
or 630 8 pm Library
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In District Programs - Seaquam

• Auto Service Technician (Kwantlen Polytechnic
  University)
• 10 months
• September June
• 16 credits
• Cook Training (Vancouver Community College)
• 10 month program
• (September June)
• 16 credits

Open House Thursday, February 26 130 245
pm or 630 8 pm Seaquam Library
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Steps to Follow

• Register for WEX with your counsellor. No
  decision on area of WEX needed yet.
• Attend first WEX meeting in June. Date TBA
• See Ms. Lucke about SSA
• See Ms. Dhanoa for
• registration package for
• ACE-IT
• (deadline March 13, 2015)

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District Academies

• Students receive school credits towards
  graduation
• Fee paying programs
• Baseball Cadets
• Dance Film Acting
• Film Production Golf
• Hockey Lacrosse
• Soccer Softball
• For further information please contact
• Paige Hansen, District Vice Principal
• 604.952.5374
• phansen_at_deltasd.bc.ca
• or visit
• http//web.deltasd.bc.ca/content/programs/academie
  s

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External Credits

• Students may earn credits toward graduation
  through training programs outside of school
• 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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Courses offered at NDSsND WEBSITE students /
course planning / course selection booklet
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• BUSINESS EDUCATION
• Graphic Design Print 11 12
• Design original advertising, business cards,
  posters, brochures, and more for personal or
  business use using industry standard Adobe
  InDesign and Photoshop. Students will also
  improve their keyboarding speed and accuracy.
• Business Information Management 12
• Prepare yourself to work in any office
  environment or pursue a business degree at
  university. Advanced business communication,
  teamwork and research skills will be developed.
  You will be working with MS Office
• 2010 and Google Docs.
• Accounting 11 12
• Handle your personal finances and record keeping,
  understand the fundamentals of accounting,
  understand the finance of owning or managing a
  business and gain a foundation for post-secondary
  Business or Marketing courses.
• Entrepreneurship 12 Running Your Business
• In this course you will learn how to start and
  manage a business so it is profitable. Teamwork
  and networking are emphasized.

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Business education

• Marketing 11 12
• This is a practical, activity-based course that
  provides a solid introduction to marketing and
  retailing concepts. Topics include Retail
  marketing, Consumer research, Store design and
  operations, Retail selling and Promotion and
  advertising. Students are responsible for
  creating Husky Wear and operating a sales-based
  business.
• Business Computer Applications 11
• Formerly known as Keyboarding 11. This project
  based course uses MS Office 2010 processing
  software to improve your touch typing skills,
  create professional looking newsletters,
  spreadsheets, database reports and brochures.
• Intro to Web Design Information Communication
  Technology 11
• This is an introductory course into the
  fundamental principles and techniques for
  designing and developing effective web sites.
• Advanced Web Design Information Communication
  Technology 12
• This is an advanced course in coding web pages.
  Students who already understand HTML and CSS will
  explore web development in more depth with new
  topics and techniques by creating templates for a
  blog site

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English

• English 12
• This is a provincially examinable course. Class
  mark 60, Provincial Exam 40. English 12 or
  Communications 12 is a required course.
• Communications 11/12
• This course is intended for students who struggle
  with the rigors of formal writing and reading
  comprehension. May be used instead of English
  11/12 as a graduation requirement
• English Literature 12
• This is a chronological survey course, and
  students will be exposed to all the major pieces
  of literature from the 8th century to the 21st
  century. A strong background in English is
  recommended. This is an elective course.

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Home Economics

• Textiles 12
• This is a highly individualized course for all
  levels where students will continue to learn,
  develop and challenge themselves in the various
  areas of fashion that interest them.
• Foods and Nutrition 12
• Activities include partial demonstrations, labs
  and theory. Recipes will be decided based on
  student interests and abilities.
• Family Studies 11 12
• It is open to grade 10, 11 and 12. This course
  helps students learn valuable skills while
  studying the broad subjects of families, human
  development, personal growth, and relationships.
• Tourism and Hospitality 11 12
• If you enjoy serving people and learning about
  travel, this course is your first step. You will
  have the opportunity to successfully complete
  three certifications Food Safe, Super Host
  Fundamentals, and Serving It Right.

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music

• Choir 9-12
• This is a course for grade 9-12 students who want
  to strengthen their own unique voice. No previous
  musical experience is necessary. Please note
  There will be one or two evening performances
  during the school year.
• Beginning Guitar 9-12
• This course is an introduction to Guitar.
  Students will learn how to read and play chords,
  standard notation and tablature (tab). Students
  may use their own instrument or a school 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 Performance 12 Directing and Script
  Development
• 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.
  Completion of Theatre Performance 11 Acting and
  enrollment in Theatre Performance 12 Acting and
  permission from the instructor will determine
  entrance to the course.
• Theatre Performance 11/12 Acting
• This course will develop acting skills and will
  provide extensive experience in presenting
  improvised and scripted material. Students will
  be expected to see at least one amateur or
  professional play production out- side of class
  time. Note There is a mandatory evening
  performance.

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PERFORMING ARTS

• Theater Production/Stagecraft 12 Technical
  Theater
• Stagecraft is an important part of theatre and
  includes many activities that are theoretical and
  practical, technical and creative. 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.
• Theater Company 12
• At the Grade 12 level, students are exposed to
  higher level acting method and characterization,
  and are granted numerous leadership
  opportunities. Audition or permission of
  instructor will determine entrance to the course.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Physical Education 11
• Develop fundamental and advanced skills for
  lifetime sports and leisure activities as well as
  develop the fitness level of the student. A wide
  choice of sports activities is offered.
• Physical Education 12
• Students will develop advanced skills in sports
  activities with an emphasis on leadership
  development. Some of the activities will be
  archery, golf, bowling, tennis, badminton,
  curling, volleyball, windsurfing, sailing and
  canoeing.
• Women's Fitness Health 11 12 (PE 11 Girls)
• For students with a keen interest in personal
  fitness, health, and wellness. Activities include
  fitness, active health, yoga, step aerobics,
  Pilates, core training, resistance training,
  community/school service, indoor games,
  leadership activities, tennis, badminton and
  nutrition.
• Leadership 11/12
• This course is designed to develop personal
  leadership skills and an understanding of group
  processes in a democratic society.

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Social Studies

• Aboriginal Studies 12
• The course explores oral traditions and the
  artistic expressions of many Aboriginal Nations.
• Psychology 11
• This course serves as an introduction to the
  fundamentals of the study of the mind and human
  behavior. Some of the topics covered are Social
  Psychology, Altered States of Consciousness,
  Perception, Psychological Disorders, Experimental
  Design, Emotions, Evolutionary Psychology,
  Biopsychology and an Introduction to the Major
  Perspectives in Psychology.
• Psychology 12
• This course serves as a continuation of
  Psychology 11, but with more of an emphasis on
  theory. Some of the topics covered are
  Developmental Psychology, Behaviorism, Freudian
  Psychology, Memory, Forensic Psychology, Therapy
  and Gender Psychology.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

• Comparative Civilizations 12
• Comparative Civilizations 12 is an exciting
  course for sports, government, art, architecture,
  and history lovers. Students will learn about
  major forces, religions, 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.
• 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 aspects
  of great powers in the Twentieth Century.

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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. The course will develop critical
  thinking skills for a range of social justice
  issues.

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Furniture Design Construction 11 12
• In this popular hands-on course, students have
  the opportunity to design and build furniture
  with emphasis placed on the students individual
  preferences.
• Automotive Technology 11
• This course will introduce students to the
  automotive service industry through a combination
  of classroom theory and practical work on
  operational vehicles. Topics included in the
  course are servicing and maintenance, wheels and
  tires, disc and drum brakes, ignition systems and
  cooling systems.
• Automotive Technology 12
• This course will provide students an opportunity
  for further examination of automotive repair and
  service through a combination of classroom theory
  and practical work on operational vehicles.
  Topics included in this course are drive train,
  steering, suspension, electrical, fuel, exhaust.
  Prior course work in Automotive Technology 11 is
  necessary.

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Visual arts

• Visual Arts 11/12
• This course is suited for students who have a
  solid background in art with strength in image
  development and the application of techniques and
  media. Students will be expected to produce high
  quality, self-directed projects as well as class
  assigned projects. They will work both in 2-D and
  3-D media with an emphasis on personal
  expression.
• Drawing Painting 11/12
• This is an advanced level course in the drawing
  and painting media and will eventually lead to
  independent self-directed projects. The goal of
  this course is for each student to develop their
  own style and expression in drawing and painting.
  As well, a large mural painting is an option.

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Visual Arts

• Media Arts Photography, Film, Graphic Design
  11/12
• The course focuses on students developing the
  knowledge, skills and attitudes to respond to
  media artwork and to create art using media arts
  technology. An emphasis will be on advancing
  Photography and Film techniques and processes.
• Ceramics Sculpture 11/12
• Here students will develop further in technical
  abilities and understanding of working with clay,
  plaster, wood, mixed media and reductive carving.
  
• Yearbook 12
• This course will be offered outside of the
  regular timetable as a yearlong after school
  block and enables students to take a leadership
  role in the design and production of the schools
  yearbook.

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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. Excellent math and
  problem solving skills are essential.
• Chemistry 12
• The core content, which makes up the course,
  consists of reaction kinetics, dynamic
  equilibrium, solubility equilibria, acids, bases
  and salts and electrochemistry.
• 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.
• 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.

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sciences

• Physics 11
• This course will introduce concepts of motion,
  forces, momentum energy, waves, optics and
  nuclear physics. 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 electromagnetic
• induction will be introduced.
• Science Technology 11
• This course examines how the scientific method
  and basic scientific concepts relate to various
  technologies. Science and Technology meets
  graduation requirements but it does not meet
  university entrance requirements.

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OTHER CLASSES

• ELL
• Students develop the concepts and language skills
  required to succeed in Science, Social Studies
  and English courses. A further goal is to assist
  students in adjusting to Canadian culture while
  maintaining their own cultural identity and
  self-esteem.
• LA/Strategies
• Learning Strategies courses are available to
  students with learning difficulties and
  identified learning disabilities. Students may
  select this course for themselves, but their
  choice will also be approved by a teacher and/or
  counsellor.
• Peer Tutoring 12 (see your counsellor for an
  application)
• Peer tutors will work one-to-one or with small
  groups of students assisting with academics,
  elective courses or life skills. Prerequisite
  Good attendance, good communication skills, a
  mature and responsible attitude, and the ability
  to follow written and verbal directions. Students
  must obtain the permission of their counsellor
  and the teacher prior to registering in this
  elective course.
• Library Science 11
• This is a practical course in the operation of
  our school's fully automated library resource
  centre. Prerequisites for this course are an
  ability to perform routine library tasks,
  interest in technology and an ability to be
  self-directed. Approval of the teacher -
  librarian is required for admission into the
  course.

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Resources

• Course Planning
• Your Counsellor (Ms Gillis)
• Post-Secondary Planning/Career Planning/
  Scholarships
• Ms. Dhanoa rdhanoa_at_deltasd.bc.ca
  http//ndcareercentre.weebly.com/
• Educationplanner.ca
• Career Cruising (username north password
  delta)
• www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com
  www.studentscholarships.org www.
  studentaidbc.ca/explore/grants-scholarships
• School website
• http//www.deltasd.bc.ca/nd/

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REMINDERS

• Scheduling system opens Friday February 27th
• Scheduling closes Friday, March 13th
• Parent Info Night Thursday, March 5th