Course Planning

2015/2016

Current Counsellors 2014/2015

Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Career Information Assistant

Shared Shared Ms. Paley Mrs. Romano Ms. Gill

Mrs. Lee

Key Points for Consideration

Personal Future Choices Current Graduation

Requirements Post-Secondary Admission

Requirements

Student/Parent Roles

Research courses available/required Familiarize self with course booklet Investigate options/interests Discuss course selections Complete Course Selection 5 Year Plan Parental approval required Register for your courses online Return completed course selection sheet

to counsellor by due date

Counsellor & Career Info Assistant (CIA)

Counsellor: Provide course information and graduation

requirements Provide academic, career and personal counselling Keep current on Graduation Requirements

CIA: Provide post-secondary information Provide assistance with part-time and volunteer work

opportunities Provide assistance in finding student tutors

Graduation Requirements

Courses vs. Credits 1 Course = 4 Credits

Required credits 48 Credits Elective credits 32 Credits

Graduation Transition 4 CreditsGrade 12 level 16 Credits

(including English 12)

Total to graduate = 80 Credits

Required Courses Grades 10

English 10 4 credits

Social Studies 10 4 credits

Math 10 4 credits Science 10 4

credits PE 10 4

credits Planning 10 4

credits

Required Courses Grades 11 & 12

English 11 or Com 11 4 credits Social Studies 11 4 credits Math 11 4 credits Science 11 4 credits English 12 or Com 12 4 credits Applied Skills or Fine Arts (10-12) 4 credits

Total Required Credits: 48

Required Courses

Science 11 (3 choices at UHill) Path1) Biology* University2) Chemistry** University3) Physics** University

* Also offered at the Honours level**Also offered as Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement Courses(AP)

Selection Criteria To apply for any AP course, students MUST complete an AP application by

February 13th, 2015 to be considered for the AP course(s) of their choice. Application forms will be available from counsellors, on the school website or the main office.

Students who wish to enroll in an AP course(s) must also enroll in courses across other subject areas.

Students who wish to take an AP course(s), must be enrolled in a minimum of 7 courses at UHill.

Students MUST have completed the necessary pre-requisite courses as indicated in the AP course description(s) in the course planning guide and must have these pre-requisites approved by the AP selection committee.

Students will be ranked and priority will be given to students who have achieved a minimum of 86% in the pre-requisite course(s) with no course mark below 60% and a minimum average of 86% in the best 6 of 7 courses at UHill.

Priority for AP Courses

Priority will be given to:

Students who are involved in extra-curricular activities and show well-roundedness.

Students who have demonstrated good character, leadership and initiative at UHill.

Students who show good citizenship through their contribution to the school community.

Advanced Placement Guidelines

Students may take up to a maximum of 3 AP courses at UHill per year.

Course Drop Policy: Students wishing to drop an AP course(s) MUST follow regular course drop deadlines and guidelines.

*Deadline to drop courses NOT requiring administrator approval is September 30th, 2015.

*Deadline to drop courses REQUIRING administrator approval is October 15th, 2015.

*Any requests to drop courses after October 15th, 2015 will NOT be considered unless there are exceptional, extenuating and unforeseen circumstances that have arisen. These requests will require application in writing to and approval from the grade administrator.

Please Note: Withdrawal from an AP course(s) may be reflected in a reference letter(s) and students may NOT be eligible for awards and scholarships.

AP Guidelines cont.

Students MUST write the AP exam for each AP course they are enrolled in at UHill in order to get credit for that AP course(s).

Students who choose to NOT write the AP exam(s) will NOT have the “AP” version of the course recorded on their transcript and will NOT get credit for the AP course.

*Students should seriously consider this when applying for post-secondary institutions.

Students taking AP courses must read, agree to and sign a commitment contract which also requires a parent/guardian signature.

AP Additional Information

Fees: A non-refundable amount of $110 will be charged for each AP exam that a student registers for. A non-refundable fee will also be charged for AP Course supplies. Please see the specific AP course teacher for amounts.

Only 1 section of each AP course will be offered in a school year with a maximum of 30 students per course.

Students approved for an AP course(s) will be ranked based on the criteria above with the first 30 students being registered in the course and the remaining approved students put on a waitlist.

All applications and the resulting selection process including waitlists will be kept confidential due to the complexity of factors to be considered.

AP Courses for 2015/2016

AP Biology 12 Pre-Requisite: Biology 11 Honors

AP Chemistry 12 Pre-Requisite: Chemistry 11 Honors

AP Economics-Microeconomics Pre-Requisite: none, open to all in Gr 11 &12

AP Human Geography Pre-Requisite Course Required: Socials 11

AP Music Theory Pre-Requisite: none, open to all in GR 11 &12 *Recommended: basic performance skills in voice or on an instrument.

AP Physics 1 Pre-Requisite Course Required: Pre-Calculus 11 (or to be taken concurrently)

AP Physics 2 Pre-Requisite Course Required: AP Physics 1 or Physics 11 Honors

AP Studio Art 12: 2-Dimensional Design, 3-Dimensional Design, and Drawing and Painting

Pre-Requisite Course Required: none, open to all in Gr 11 &12

Gr. 11 Honours Courses

Honours courses at University Hill: o Better prepare students for curriculum

covered at the university level and AP courses in Gr. 12.

o Are more challenging in that they also prepare students for the AP courses.

o Note: These courses appear as regular courses on a University Hill transcript.

ELL Course Selections

Teachers (not Counsellors)promote students to the next level of ELL or into regular classes

Testing is done through the English Department and takes place typically in September, December and late Spring

When ELL students are choosing courses for next year they are to choose the same level of ELL that they are presently in for the next year. For example: If you are in English level 1 right now you are to choose English level 1 for next year.

When counsellors receive notification of movements from the ELL teachers in June – Counsellors will move ELL students into appropriate level classes

If you are an ELL student and you are unclear of what class to choose please consult with your counsellor

Drop Date for Courses

Deadline to drop a full year course is Oct. 15th, 2015

Deadline to drop an Advanced Placement course is September 30th, 2015 - no Admin signature required is required.

After October 15th, 2015 – an administrator signature will be required

Permission to drop a course after the deadline will only be considered in exceptional cases (i.e. medical)

Math Support at U.Hill

This course is the same as Pre-calculus 11 This course is offered as a double block on

timetable. Math 11 double block is offered to students who take math every day because they need additional support and time to complete the curriculum.

This course is only offered to students who have received a C+ or lower in Mathematics 10.

Students may self-select this option and counsellors may recommend this option for students whom they see as a good fit.

Math Curriculum

Graduation Exams

Provincial Exams

Math 10 20% of final mark Science 10 20% of final mark English 10 20% of final mark Social Studies 1120% of final mark English 12 (or Com 12) 40% of final mark

Elective Courses

Applied Skills Business Education Home Economics Technology Education

Fine Arts Visual Arts Drama Music

Academics (beyond requirements)

New Courses at U.Hill!!!

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 12 ENGLISH 11 CREATIVE WRITING THEATRE PERFORMANCE: DIRECTING & SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT 11 THEATRE PERFORMANCE: DIRECT1NG & SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT 12 ELL PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 ELL PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 YOGA 11/12 DEBATE/PUBLIC SPEAKING 10-12 ANNUAL DESIGN 10-11 BEGINNING BAND 9-10 CHAMBER CHOIR 9-12 Library Service 11

Grad Transitions

Grade 12 students must demonstrate they have met the following requirements:

Personal Health - maintain a personal health plan and participate in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Community Connections - participate in at least 30 hours of work experience and/or community service and describe what was learned.

Career and Life - complete a transition plan and present significant accomplishments.

Grad Transitions is a required four-credit course . At UHill, Mrs. Desai teaches Grad Transitions as a non-enrolling course whereby students submit four assignments, which collectively fulfill the Ministry Course Requirements.

5 Yr Course Selection at a Glance

Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Eng 8 Eng 9 Eng 10 * Eng 11 Eng 12 *

SS 8 SS 9 SS 10 SS 11* Gr. 12

Ma 8 Ma 9 Ma 10* Ma 11 (Pre-Cal or Foundations)

Gr. 12

Sc 8 Sc 9 Sc 10* Sc 11 Gr. 12

PE 8 PE 9 PE 10 Elective Elective

Fr 8/ELC/Skills

(Second Language)

Plan 10 Elective Elective

AS 8 Elective (Second Language)

Elective Elective

FA 8 Elective Elective Elective Elective

External Credits

Approved credits authorized by Ministry of Education Languages (Grade 6+ in another country) Music (RCM Grade 6 and above) Dance Drama Sports: Athletics Youth Development: (Scouts, Guides) Industrial Development: (Driver’s Ed., Industrial

First-aid)

Language Requirements and Language Challenge Exams

A second language is not required for high school graduation.

However, most BC university programs require a second language for admission.

Students who speak a second language may write a Language Challenge Exam for course credit.

Post UHill Options…

a) University b) College

Uhill c) Upgrade/Adult Ed

d) Trade School

e) Work

f) Gap Year

Post Secondary Information

Admission requirements vary from one institution to the next

Check University web sites www.educationplanner.bc.ca

(information on all BC public post secondary programs)

www.canlearn.ca (Canadian institutions and programs)

www.collegeboard.org (info. On U.S. schools)

UBC Admission Requirements(ARTS 2015 - Vancouver)

Grade 11 Requirements: English 11*, Social Studies 11 Foundations of Math 11&12 or Pre-Calculus 11 Science 11 (BI11, CH11, PH11, or ESC11) Language 11** (not beginner’s level)

Grade 12 Requirements: English 12* 3 other approved courses (GEO 12, HI 12,

BI12, CH12, PH 12, MA 12, LIT 12, Language 12)

For a comprehensive list visit: http://you.ubc.ca/admissions/canadian_highschools/bc-Yukon/

* A Minimum of 70% in EN 11 OR EN 12 mandatory (including Provincial Exam where applicable)** Second Language 12 is highly recommended

UBC Admission Requirements(SCIENCE 2015 - Vancouver)

Grade 11 Requirements: English 11*, Social Studies 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Language 11 (not beginner’s level) Physics 11 and Chemistry 11

Grade 12 Requirements: English 12* Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 67%) Two other approved Gr. 12 courses including

at least one of BI 12, CH 12, PH 12, GEOL 12

* A Minimum of 70% in EN 11 OR EN 12 mandatory (including Provincial Exam where applicable)

UBC Admission Requirements(Commerce 2015)

o Grade 11 Requirements: o English 11, Social Studies 11 o Pre-Calculus 11o Science 11 (BI11, CH11, PH11, or ESC11)o Language 11 (not beginner’s level)

o Grade 12 Requirements: o English 12o Pre-Calculus 12 o 2 other approved courses

*Calculus 12 is Highly Recommended

SFU Admission Requirements(ARTS & Social Sciences 2015)

Grade 11 Requirements: English 11 Foundations of Math 11&12 or Pre-Calculus11 (min. 60%) Science 11 (BI11, CH11, PH11, or ESC11) Language 11 (Beginner’s level acceptable)

Grade 12 Requirements: English 12 (min. 60% blended mark including

Provincial exam) 3 other approved courses (i.e. BI12, CH12, PH 12,

Pre-Calc 12, GEO 12, HI 12, LIT 12 , Language 12)

SFU Admission Requirements(SCIENCES 2015)

Grade 11 Requirements: English 11, Pre-Calculus Math 11* Chemistry 11 and Physics 11 Language 11 (Beginner’s level acceptable)

Grade 12 Requirements: English 12 (min. 60% including Provincial exam) Pre-Calculus 12* 2 other approved courses including BI12, CH12,

PH12

*minimum 60% required in Pre-Calculus 11 OR Pre-Calculus 12 OR Foundations of Math 11

U of T Admission Requirements(2015)

• Grade 12 Arts Requirements: • English 12• 3 other Grade 12 approved academic courses

• Grade 12 Rotman Commerce Requirements:

• English 12• Calculus 12 is required for Commerce• Online Supplemental application required

• Grade 12 Science Requirements: • English 12• Calculus 12 • 2 other Grade 12 approved courses that are

specific to the Science program you are applying to

Course Planning Booklet 2015

o Course Booklet & Course Planning Presentation can be downloaded at: o http://uhill-sec.vsb.bc.ca/

o Please refer to Course Booklet to choose courses o Make sure that correct course code and grade level

are selectedo Select courses online! NEW! o Contact Info:

o Ms. Gill: igill@vsb.bc.cao Mrs. Romano: tromano@vsb.bc.ca o Ms. Paley: npaley@vsb.bc.ca

Selecting Courses ONLINE

1. www.bcesis.isw-bc.ca/pa/2. Enter your username and password given to you. Use lower case for

username and UPPER CASE for PASSWORD. 3. DO NOT CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD! IT WILL CREATE PROBLEMS! BE

SURE TO KEEP IT CONFIDENTIAL. 4. Click the Login button. After a successful login you will be switched over

from Parent Assistant (Purple) to Student Assistant (Blue) 5. IGNORE THE CHANGE PASSWORD SCREEN!! 6. The Courses button will appear when you hover over the STUDENT

UPDATE. 7. Click on the COURSES options under Student Update. 8. On the courses screen click on the ADD COURSE button 9. An additional “ADD COURSES” window will appear with all the courses

available at UHill.