Counselling & Career Team available to help you:

A-G Ms. Kifiak

H-L Ms. Twemlow + Mr. Adrian

M-P Ms. Seymour

Q-Z Ms. Docherty

Career Advisor Ms. Christy de Bulnes

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Students have 8 courses in

Courses compulsory(7 courses-Fr.Imm) Course electives(1 course-Fr.Imm)

(Literacy and Numeracy Assessment 10)

1. English Language Arts 10/10H

2. Social Studies 10

French Immersion Sciences Humaines

3. Mathematics 10

4. Science 10 5. Physical Health & Education 10

6. Life Education 10

Education a la vie/Francais Litterature

7. Elective (Art Education or Applied

Skill before Graduation)

FI- Francais Langue

8. Elective (Art Education or Applied skill before graduation)•= 32 credits

Any course numbered 10, 11 or 12 is worth 4

credits

Must have a minimum of 84

credits to graduate most students have more to meet

post-secondary requirements)

Must meet all BC Ministry of Ed

Grad Requirements for

a BC Dogwood Diploma

Timeline of Graduation CreditsGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English Language Arts 10 Literacy Assessment 10

English Language Arts 11 An Language Arts 12

Social Studies 10Sciences Humaines 10

A Social Studies 11 or 12La Citoyennete et leadership a travers de l’histoire 11

Life Connections & Capstone (Literacy assessment)Capstone Fr. Immersion

Science 10 A Science 11 or 12 Elective 12Francais Langue/ Litterature12

A Mathematics 10Numeracy Assessment 10

A Mathematics 11 or 12 Elective 12

A Physical Education 10 Elective Elective 12

Life Education 10Education a la vie/FrancaisLitterature 10

Elective 10, 11, or 12Francais Langue/Litterature11

Elective 12

Elective (Second Language?) Francais Langue 10

Elective 10, 11, or 12 Elective 10,11, 12

Elective (Fine Art/Applied Skill) Elective 10, 11, or 12 Elective 10, 11, or 12

Presenter

Presentation Notes

Emphasize go to teacher and put on list

English Language Arts 10(ELA)Choose one of the 5 options

Choosing a Math Course

Math 9 Foundations Math 10

Foundations of Math 11

Foundations of Math 12

Math 9 Workplace Math 10

WorkplaceMath 11

Math 9 Foundations of Math 10

Pre-Calculus 11

Pre-Calculus 12

AP Calculus 12•AP Statistics

12

Sample Future Plans Most Relevant Course Work

• Technical College• Trade School• Direct Entry to Workforce

Workplace Math 10 – 11

• Math• Science• Engineering• Medicine• Commerce

Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10Followed byPre-Calculus 11 and 12

• Social Sciences• Humanities• Fine Arts• Undecided

Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10Followed byFoundations 11 and 12

It is very difficult to changeMath courses in September once classes have started

If you struggle, consider getting atutor in September and attend math in flex or Tutoring Centre regularly

Aerobic Conditioning

10

Physical Health and Education 10- Boys,

Girls & Co-Ed

Strength & Conditioning

Fitness & Wellness 10

Athletic Development Program (by application and

permission)

WGSS Grade 10 Program – 2013-14

Students need to indicate a second choice if they choose one of the alternate PHE courses.Please note

Life Education (LE) is a course that recognizes three major phases of career development—Foundation and Awareness, Exploration, and Experience and Application.

As students move through Grades 10–12, they further refine their understanding of the links between personal development and their career decisions.

Students with a Resource Block must confirm eligibility with their current Resource teacher

Must have resource teacher sign paper form

Priority space is given to students with a Ministry designation

Visu

al A

rts •Art Studio 10

•Studio Arts 2D (Drawing and Painting)

•Studio Arts 3D; Ceramics 10 or 11

•Photography 11

Thea

tre

, Dr

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and

Danc

e •Dance and Technique Performance Level 1

•Drama 10•Theatre Performance 11 Level 1

•Musical Theatre Company 10

Mus

ic •Guitar level 1•Orchestra 10• Band 10•Music Composition and Production Level 1

•Jazz Band (outside timetable- OT)

•Concert Choir (OT)

•Chamber Choir (OT)

•Vocal Jazz (OT)

Applied Design ElectivesC

ompu

ters •Computer Apps

•Computer Graphics•3D Graphics Level 1*•Game Coding level

1*•Video production

Level 1*•Graphic Design 12*•3D Fabrication*•Digital Sculpting*•Video Game Design

Level 1*•***- Must have

completed Computer graphics or Computer App in grade 9

Bus

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ulin

ary

& T

extil

es •Accounting 11•Marketing And

Promotion 11•Textiles Level 1 or 2•Culinary Arts 10•Food Studies 10

Skill

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chno

logy •Drafting Level 1

•Electronics & Robotics Level 1or 2

•Metalwork Level 1 or 2

•Metalwork 12 Jewelry/metal art

•Mechanics Level 1 or 2

•Engineering Level 1 or 2

•Woodwork level 1 or 2

Languages

French 10- prerequisite French 9

Spanish 9- prereq. French 8

Spanish 10- prereq. Spanish 9

Introductory Italian 11- prereq. a Language 9

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Institution Required

UBC Language 11 required – language 12 (B.A.)

UVic Language 11 recommendedSFU Will accept beginner (or intro) language 11TWU Language 11 recommendedTRU Language 11 (recommended for B.A. degree and B.Ed.)

KPU No Language 11 required - language 12 (B.A.)

UFV No language 11 required – language 11 (B.A.)

UBC – Okanagan No language 11 requiredBCIT No language 11 required

Talk to our Career Advisor – Christy de Bulnes for more information

Summer School courses are only a portion of the content taught in a full year course therefore if the course is

foundational to your future studies, summer school may

not be the best option

Registration for Summer School starts April 8th 2019

through L.E.C. (Langley Education Centre).

By mid-May registered summer school students need

to contact their counsellor with course request change

Some courses, like Math and Science 11, fill-up quickly

Your schedule will be changed when final marks from summer school are

submitted (late August- Sept)

All WGSS students must have English on their schedule.

Sports (national or provincial)

Dance

4H Club

Lifeguard

Life Skill Courses

Coaching

Refereeing

Scouts and Guides

WGSS Counselling & Careers Website

Graduation

•Graduation Requirements•Grad Newsletters

Course Planning• Guidebooks• Forms• Presentations

Scholarships

•District Scholarship Site + Scholarship Handbook•WGSS Scholarship Presentations + Applications

Careers

•Volunteer Opportunities•Dual Credit (District) Programs•Career Newsletter•Career Exploration Info.

wgsscounselling.weebly.com

REMIND

Text: 778-650-5076

Message:@wgss2022

or rmd.at/wgss2022 The Counselling and Career Department use

this App to remind students of career and post-secondary learning opportunities.

Using The Course Guidewgsscounselling.weebly.com/guidebooks.html

1. Read course descriptions

2. Check for prerequisites

3. Discuss options with parents, counsellor & teachers

.

MUST HAVE:

Parent’s/Guardian’s signature Resource Teacher’s signature if you have had Resource before Medical Form with up-dated information

Paper Form and Online Course Selection due--- Noon Friday Feb 14thth

Course Selection Form Information

Be sure every part of the form has been completed with all the required information and signatures.

Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2017-18 Date

January + February

• Course Planning Guide – available:• Course Planning Forms – available:

Now

February • Presentation – Grade 9 into 10 Feb.5th

February • Parent Information Evening – for Grade 9 into 10 Feb. 6, 7:00 pm

February • Opportunity for assistance with courses planning:

• Counsellors available every lunch time• MyEd Course Entry Help Session

Feb. 6– 13Feb. 12th

February • Physical health and Education Information Session on courses – New Gym

Grade 9 Feb.7th

February • Students discuss courses with parents• Complete Course Request Form• Select Course on MyEd

Deadline:

Feb. 14

February • Return Course Request Form, with signatures, to Counselling Centre

Feb. 14 noon

Please don’t leave it until the last day in case you need help

Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2017-18

March • Counsellors process forms and verify courses• Administration works with Department Heads on Honours Courses

Spring • Verify Course Requests through MyEd• Return Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a change

May • Opportunity to meet with counsellors and/or career advisor to discuss courses and options after graduation

June • Administration building timetable based on requests – no changes

August • Timetable and staffing finalized• Summer Session changes made, as space allows

September • Student Timetables available Electronically• Course Change Line-Up – before school begins – Priority 1 + 2 changes• After first week of classes – Priority 4 changes will be reviewed

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

FORMS TO COUNSELLING OFFICE AND ENTERED SELECTION ENTERED INTO COMPUTER MUST BE

COMPLETED BY Febuary 14, 12:00 noon.

The initial login must be completed at a laptop or desktop computer (iphone/android won’t work due to an issue with the password reset).

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

Go to the following website:

https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon

This can also be accessed by typing ‘MyEDBC’ in google. It will generally be the first selection

You will need to the use the following log-in ID and

password.Login ID: Your student #Password: Student$35

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

To enter your course selections, first select the ‘MyInfo’ tab at the top of the page then click on the ‘Requests’ tab on the left side.

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

Once in MyEd, carefully read the home page instructions specific to your grade at the top of the page.

To make course selections click on “Select” and then choose your course by clicking on the check box

Click here to navigate to the next screen if you do not see the course(s) you are

looking for.

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

To select alternate courses for your electives, use the drop down to the right of the course you’ve selected as your primary course, then select the course code of the class you want to replace it as an alternate. Note: This only needs to be done for elective classes.

Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

In order to confirm that you have completed your course selections click on the POST button in the bottom left of the screen. A green message will appear when your courses have been posted.

YOU MUST COMPLETE THISSTEP TO SUBMIT YOUR COURSE REQUEST.