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Welcome to
Handsworth
Course Selection
2015/2016
Students entering
Grade 12
YOUR STUDENT HAS ALMOST FINISHED 12 YEARS.
ONLY 1 YEAR TO GO until transition to:
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
APPRENTICESHIP
TRAVEL
WORK
OTHER?
SCHOOL CAREER
K Gr 7 8 9 10 11 12
Graduation Program
80 Credits Minimum
• 48 REQUIRED course credits -12 courses
• 28 or more ELECTIVE credits - 7 courses
• 4 credits Grad Planning Transitions
Graduation Program
80 Credits Minimum
Required Courses 48 Credits
– Lang Arts 10, 11, & 12 12 Credits
– Socials 10, 4 Credits
– Socials 11 or FN 12 4 Credits
– Science 10 4 Credits
– Science 11 or 12 4 Credits
– Math 10 4 Credits
– Math 11 or 12 4 Credits
– PE 10 4 Credits
– FA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 Credits
– Planning 10 4 Credits
Graduation Program (continued)
GRADE 12 ELECTIVES required 12 credits – 3 courses
GRADE 10,11, OR 12 ELECTIVES 16 credits – 4 courses
Graduation Transitions 12
(supported through Planning 12) 4 credits
A minimum of 16 credits (4 courses) must be at the Gr. 12 level - this includes Language Arts 12
TOTAL 80 Credits
Graduation Transitions Course
Required for Graduation
Covered in Planning 12 (transition plan
completed)
150 minutes per week of Daily Physical
Activity (DPA)
30 hours of Work Experience or
Community Service completed between
grades 10 and 12.
Daily Physical Activity Locate new DPA form on Handsworth
website
Complete the form – can be done for the
full year on one form or for each term.
Hand in your completed form to the front
office – must be signed by a parent.
Upon completion, the comment has met
daily physical activity requirements will be
added to the report card.
Math Options Math 8
Math 9 Principles
Math 9N
Foundations of Math and
Pre Calculus 10
Apprenticeship
& Workplace
Math 10
Foundations 11
Apprenticeship &
Workplace
Math 11
Calculus 12
AP Calc 12
PreCalculus11
Pre Calculus 12
Foundations 12
Entry to
Colleges, CAP U,
most trades, & the
workplace
University
Arts
University Science,
Applied Science
Business, Commerce
UBC Arts
or Precalc
11
Science Options
Grad requirement -
one Science 11
Earth Science 11
Biology 11
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 11-enriched
Physics 11
AP Physics 1
Biology 12
Chemistry 12
AP Chemistry 12
Physics 12
AP Physics 2
Language Arts
*English 11 or
Communications 11
*REQUIRED:
English 12 OR
Communications 12 *Provincial Exam – 40%
ELECTIVE OPTIONS:
Literature 12
Writing 12
AP En Lang & Comp 12
AP En Lit & Comp 12
Social Studies & other Options
GRAD REQUIRED:
*Social Studies 11 or
*Sciences Hum 11
**Provincial Exam
required - 20% of final
grade
Gr. 11 Elective:
Psychology 11
Elective courses to
fulfill grade 12 Grad
requirements:
History 12
Geography 12
Comparative Civ 12
*First Nations 12
Law 12
Languages
English Program Electives:
French 11
French 11E
French Immersion:
*Français Langue 11
English & FI Electives:
Beginning Spanish 11
Spanish 11
French 12
French 12E
French 12 AP
Français Langue 12
Spanish 12
Study Block Application
Criteria: Challenging Course load
Good attendance history – Grade 8-12
Good record of citizenship
Responsibilites: Studying in library, cafeteria, or gallery
Under the supervision of a parent/guardian if off
campus
Approval by Administrator. Study Block is assigned via
blocks 1 to 8 depending on the timetable.
Peak Performance Minimum of 15 hours per week
Minimum of C+ average and satisfactory work
habits based on previous year’s report card
Competition/performance at Regional, Provincial,
or National level in a sport or program recognized
in the Ministry of Education’s External Credentials
Program.
Recommendation of Coach or Trainer
Complete Application
Approval by school Principal
Exit Entrance High School Graduation
80 credits Minimum
second language is
NOT required to
graduate
Post Secondary Entrance
High School Graduation
WITH specific institution
entrance requirements
Lang 11 not required to
enter an Apprenticeship
Lang 11 required to enter
UBC (except Arts) & SFU
Lang 11 not required to
enter most Colleges
Advanced Placement Courses Taken in conjunction with the regular
grade 12 course – one course.
Opportunity to earn 1st year University Credit (check university websites)
Internationally recognized AP exams written in May
Successful completion earns dual credit: 4 credits grade 12 course &
4 credits grade 12 AP course.
www.collegeboard.net
AP Courses Offered AP English Literature & Composition 12
AP English Language & Composition 12
AP Computer Science 12
AP Calculus 12
AP Microeconomics
AP Physics 2
AP Chemistry 12
AP French 12
AP Art 12
Elective Options
Home Economics
Technology
Education
Performing Arts
Business Education
Music
Studio Arts
Physical Education
Information
Technology
Work Experience
Detailed descriptions of the courses can be found
on-line in the course selection guide
www.sd44.ca/School/Handsworth
Distributed Learning – On-Line
English 12
Communications 12
Math Pre-Calculus 12
French 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Biology 12
Law 12
Marketing 12
History 12
Geography 12
PE 12
Grad Transitions/
Planning 12
Flexible pacing with DL teacher support
Learners should be self motivated /disciplined
www.sd44.bc.ca/DistributedLearning
Choice and Flexibility
Course Challenge
for Languages
Distributed Learning
Enhanced programs
External Credits
ENHANCED PROGRAMS
Apprenticeships
Advanced Placement (AP courses)
Peak Performance – NO CREDITS
Hockey Skills Academy - Windsor School – block 4 or 8
Culinary Training - Carson Graham School
Volleyball Academy at Sutherland School - 7:00 am start
IB Diploma Program at Carson Graham School - transfer
Digital Media Academy at Argyle – day 1 or day 2
Go to district and school websites for further info on other
Enhanced programs.
WORK EXPERIENCE Designed for students to acquire
knowledge, job readiness skills, & attitudes needed to be successful in the world of work.
Experience occupations & careers of interest to the student.
Students will attend classes & complete 100 hours of work during and/or outside school hours – for example weekends or holidays.
Placements vary from the opera to the coast guard.
Think Co-op, Internship, Mentorship
Strategies for Success
Reflect on this year – Strengths & Challenges
Seek advice from Institutions and your school
Counsellor
Talk to teachers for advice
Make sure the courses chosen fulfill the
institution requirements of your post-secondary
plans.
There are NO closed doors!
Discuss with your student what they value
most in making the transition out of high
school and into adult life.
Set an educational path that will lead them to
a successful graduation & onward to the
career options they choose.
Check individual Post-Secondary
institution requirements
and visit campuses / Open Houses.
What if you fail* a course this
year? Summer School
Marks below 50% and above 40%. Teacher recommendation. If
the school mark is under 55% in Socials 11 or Sciences Humaines
11, attending remedial summer school is recommended.
Distributed Learning
Repeat full course
*Failed courses do not appear on Official Transcript
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Post-Secondary Entrance
Requirements
Entrance requirements have changed in many areas over the last year and continue to fluctuate.
For updated entrance requirements, faculties, and specific programs please refer to individual university websites.
Students planning to go to universities in the USA must complete their SAT’s as early as possible. (consider May, 2015)
Academic Courses Considered
by Universities*
BC First Nations 12
Biology 12
Calculus 12
Chemistry 12
Economics 12
English 12
Francais Langue 12
French 12
Geography 12
History 12
Law 12
Literature 12
Principles of Math 12
Precalculus Math 12
Physics 12
Spanish 12
Comparative Civ 12
*individual institutions vary
Excellent Considerations
Capilano
University •Has a growing number of
diploma and degree programs.
Wide variety of courses
•Excellent stepping stone
(University Transfer Programs)
•Apprenticeship Math 11
accepted as entrance
•Language 11 not needed
•Many programs are direct to
careers with connections to
established employers.
BCIT • Apprenticeship Math 11/12 may be
accepted, depending on program
•Excellent job futures
•For specific entrance requirements,
faculties, and programs check their
website
Attend their Open House
Make an appointment to speak to
their advisors.
Scholarship
Internal – awarded through
Handsworth
External – awarded through
Universities and outside
organizations
Provincial $1000 or $2500
PROVINCIAL EXAM
SCHOLARSHIPS
Student must write En. 10, Math 10, Sc. 10,
SS 11 and En 12 provincial exams
Student must achieve at least a “B” – 73%
blended mark – in English 12
$1000 awarded if student ranks among top
5000 scholarship students in BC
$2500 awarded if student ranks among top
20 scholarship students in BC
Focus for Grade Twelve:
Know your GRAD requirements
Commit to course work - Seek support
Plan to increase Organizational Skills
Be an active participant in school life
Investigate Post-Secondary Institutions and
application deadlines
Investigate sources of funding –
scholarships, bursaries, & other.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Rowing
Rugby
Field Hockey Volleyball
Football
Swimming
Basketball
Gymnastics
Tennis
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Skiing
Golf
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Concerts
Travel
Debating
CIBC Run For The Cure
Intramurals
Contests
Drama Improv
Tech Crew
Student Council
Yearbook
Grad Council
Keeping in touch… Contact via email
– Teachers
– Counsellor
– Post Secondary Advisors
– Open & Read FRIDAY
notes
Reporting
– Interims: know your grades
– Report cards
School Calendar
– Web Site
– HPAC
www.sd44.ca/School/Handsworth
Mrs. Marianne Macario – Grade 12 counsellor
To Student Services – Room 107