TODAY:

A student has 3 years to achieve graduation starting at grade 10. If

students do not achieve graduation by the end of the grade 12 year, further courses

will be available at Central Schools in Kelowna, NOT at GESS.

3 YEAR RULE~ Policy of S.D. No 23 ~

Overview Future Planning Graduation Requirements Academic Program Options Elective Program Options Course Policies Things to Consider Questions

PLANNING for the FUTURE~ CHOICES for PROGRAMS! ~

CREATIVE PROGRAMS

ie: CATO, Marvel College

Make-Up

Sound Engineering HANDS-ON & SKILL BASED

ie: BCIT, SAIT

Power Engineer

Radio Broadcasting

TRADESie: OK College, BCIT

ie: SD 23 Dual Credit Programs

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

ie: OK College

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UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC

ie: UBCO, UBCV, UVIC, SFU

RESEARCH & Keep your options open ...

ENGLISH 12 (70% ↑)

+

3 Grade 12 courses [approved by the school

you choose to attend]Some programs also require

Gr. 11 courses

• English Lit 12

• French 12

• History 12

• Geography 12

• Law 12

• Pre-Cal 12

• Calculus 12

• Physics 12

• Chemistry 12

• Biology 12

PLANNING for the FUTURE~ University Entrance ~

RESEARCH & Keep your options open ...

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Take 1 or 2 years at college & transfer to university to

complete Arts degree.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCES

Take 1 or 2 years at college & transfer to university to complete Science degree.

ENG 12 60% ↑College transcript then used

for university transfer

ENG 12 60% ↑ P.Calc 12 50% ↑College transcript then used

for university transfer

PLANNING for the FUTURE~ College to University Transfer ~

Career & Life Programs Coordinator: MR. DOUG MERAW

•Secondary School Apprenticeship

•Dual credit PROGRAM• Hairdressing• Collision Repair• Joinery• Sheet Metal• Carpentry• Plumbing• R.V. Technician• Welding• Culinary Arts• Electrician• Electronics Common Core

• Emergency Medical Responder• Home Support/Resident Care Attendant• Automotive Service Technician Program• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanic /

Structures• Heavy Duty/ Commercial Transport

Mechanics• Residential Construction• Diesel Engine Mechanic• Power Sport Mechanic• Forestry• Computer System Service Technician

PLANNING for the FUTURE~ Trades Programs ~

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Gr 10 + Gr. 11 + Gr. 12 = 80 credits minimum

GRADE 10• English 10

• Social Studies 10

• Science 10

• a Math 10

• a PE 10

GRADE 11• an English 11

• a S.S. 11

• a Mathematics 11

• a Science 11

• Planning 10

GRADE 12• an English 12

• ________ 12

• ________ 12

• ________ 12

• Grad TransitionsPLUS additional courses (electives) at Gr 10, 11, &/or 12

• Planning 10 is REQUIRED for Graduation!

• blended learning program with 4 EXTRA credits!

• life skills and digital skills blended together

• Plan 10 (4 cr) + ADC 11 (4 cr) = 8 credits in 1 block

Planning 10 (+ ADC 11)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH 10/ 11 / 12These are academic English courses, required for university entrance and for some technical programs. Focus on literature and writing.

COMMUNICATIONS 11 / 12These are modified or easier English courses. They will prepare you for most Trades Programs at the college level.

Advanced Placement English 12Linear (2 blocks) = Eng 12 + Eng Lit 12 + AP Lang (12 cr)In-depth study of English: writing, literature, languageExcellent prep for post-secondary – possible university credit or placement

English

Social Studies 10 / 11

First Nations 12 *may be used to fulfill the requirement of Socials 11

History 12

Law 12

Geography 12 **

Comparative Civilizations 12 **

** Geography 12 & Comp Civ 12 will be offered alternating years.

Geography 12 is 2015-16. Com Civ 12 is 2014-15.

Social Studies

SCIENCE 10

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 11A non-academic science. Does not meet university entrance requirements but is fine for graduation.

EARTH SCIENCE 11Only in Points by special permission.

BIOLOGY 11/12An academic science!

CHEMISTRY 11/12Strong math background needed! Foundations Math 10 minimum!

PHYSICS 11/12Strong math background needed! Foundations Math 10 minimum! Recommended take Ma 11 before or concurrently with Physics 11.

Sciences

A & W Math 10 COMMON MATH 10Foundations/Pre-Calculus 10

Foundations 11Graduation

University Transfer ARTS (OC)

ARTS @ UBC-O, SFU, & UVIC *** see below

Pre-Calculus 11Graduation

University Transfer ARTS (OC)

ARTS @ UBC-O, UBC-V, UVIC, & SFU

A & W Math 11Graduation

University Transfer ARTS (OC) & ARTS @ UBC-O

Many trades

Pre-Calculus 12Foundations 12A & W Math 12Business Degree (OC)

ARTS @ UBC-O, SFU, UVIC (strongly recommended for course pre-requisites)

SCIENCES & BUSINESS DEGREES @ UBC-V, UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU, OC

Math

Calculus 12

Important notes:Pre-Calculus 12Foundations 12

Business Degree (OC)

ARTS @ UBC-V, & SFU & UVIC

SCIENCES & BUSINESS @ OC, UBC-V, UBC-O, UVIC, & SFU

Strongly recommended for science or math programs in post-secondary

Foundations 12 is NOT an approved

grade 12 course for calculation of

university entrance at UBC. Pre-Calculus pathway =

Maximum options for Post-Secondary!

Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.

A & W Ma 12

Math

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

an English 11 a math 11 a science 11 a S.S. 11Planning 10Course #6Course #7Course #8

Elective studies grade 10, 11, or 12

Gr. 11 PLANNING an English 12 _______ 12 _______ 12 _______ 12 TRANSITIONSCourse #5Course #6 (Course #7) (Course #8)

Gr. 12 PLANNING

What about a LANGUAGE? ~ great idea!

BUT is a 2nd language required ??For graduation? NO

For trades or vocational programs? NO

For university entrance? … maybeIt depends on if you go straight to university from

high school, the program you choose, & the university/college you attend.

It’s a good idea to keep your options open!

French 8-12French 8 through 12

2nd Language to gr 11 level needed to go straight to university in some casesLanguage to gr 12 level needed for graduation from some university programs (particularly ARTS based)

Languages

Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.

Spanish 11-12Beginners 11 Sp 11 Sp12Can enter Beginner’s Spanish 11 in grade 10

~ BAND

ART ~

~ DANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY ~

ART METAL ~

~ ACTING

~ THEATRE PRODUCTION

~ JAZZ BAND

Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.

Fine Arts

Construction, Metal, Auto Technology

Rec Leadership, PE Team, Soccer, Hockey

Foods

Marketing

Animation, Video

Production, Drafting

Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.

Applied Skills

SEE MR. MERAW FOR ENTRY!• Outside of timetable! • present job, not PAST employmentRequirements:• Register work placement with Career Centre• Accumulate 100 hours of work experience (paid or unpaid)• Complete a post-work experience report

Work Experience 12

Course offerings dependent upon # of participants.

New & Different

Geography 12 & Comparative Civ 12will be offered alternating years.

Comparative Civ 12 = 2014/15 & Geography 12 = 2015/16 * SS 10 as pre-requisite

Entrepreneurship 10-12Outside of timetable For students interested in business ideas

A student can earn school credits for some specific programs:

• Driver Training Course

• Girl Guides / Cadets

• Provincial & National level sport teams

• NLS & Bronze Cross (swimming)

• Royal Conservatory Music levels

* Credits are given for SPECIFIC levels of participation as determined by the Ministry of Education.

Check with a counsellor!

External Credits

• Math = Mr. Beck• Science = Mr. Penner• English = Mrs. Brown• SS = Ms. Millott

Get more information:Watch the TVs in hallways! Check out the Powerpoint on the

GES website! Talk to teachers!

• PE = Mr. Frehlick• Language = Mrs. Davidson• Applied Skills = Mr. Larson• Fine Arts = Mrs. Hansen

Grade 10: 8 courses inside timetableNO SPARES

Grade11: 8 courses inside timetableNO SPARES

Grade 12: 6 courses inside timetable *does not include Transitions , outside of TT courses counted separately 88 cr. before spares granted

**Online courses are ‘extra’ & not part of timetable course count.

GES Course Policy

Be realistic! This is NOT the ‘easier’ way to take a course!

Gr 12: online courses required for graduation must be complete by middle of

May 2015

Distance Education

All course offerings depend upon having enough students to make them viable.

Balance your life! Consider what is best for you and your own path.

Post-Secondary Program Catalogues are

available in the Career Centre & online.

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RESEARCH YOUR CHOICES CAREFULY!

Make sure you are COMMITTED before you sign up for a course, particularly outside of timetable courses!

What are you REALLY prepared to do?

Please Consider

Changing courses will NOT be simple and extra space in

any course is not guaranteed.

Plan Carefully!

Consider your future plans & be realistic!

Questions?

GRADE 10

Wednesday February 12th

Day 1, per 3-4

*Morning

GRADE 11

Tuesday February 11th

Day 2, per 3-4

*Morning

Plan your courses! See you next week!

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