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Page 1: Life at High School… Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 11 Grade 12 and beyond Grade 10 GET INVOLVED!

Life at High School…

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 11

Grade 12 and beyond

Grade 10

GET INVOLVED!

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You’re almost at the finish line: End strong! What will you do July 1, 2016?

 

 

COLLEGE UNIVERSITY

TRAVEL WORK

APPRENTICESHIP

 

SCHOOL CAREER

K 7 8 9 10 11 12

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OStudents need 80 credits.OYou began earning

credits in Grade 10.

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Graduation Program:80 Credits Over 3 Years 48 required course credits

(12 courses) 28 OR MORE elective credits

(7 courses) 4 credits Graduation Transitions

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DOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSDOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSREQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFREQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OF

English 10English 10English 11 or Communications 11English 11 or Communications 11English 12 or Communications 12English 12 or Communications 12Social Studies 10Social Studies 10Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12

Science 10Science 10A Science 11 or 12A Science 11 or 12A Mathematics 10A Mathematics 10A Mathematics 11 or 12A Mathematics 11 or 12Physical Education 10Physical Education 10A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12

Planning 10Planning 10

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS GRADUATION TRANSITIONS 4 CREDITS4 CREDITS

ELECTIVES ELECTIVES 28 CREDITS (minimum) 28 CREDITS (minimum) from courses from courses numbered 10, 11, numbered 10, 11, or 12.or 12.

Grade 12 level courses: minimum requirement: 16 credits Grade 12 level courses: minimum requirement: 16 credits from Ministry from Ministry or Board/Authority Authorized or External or Board/Authority Authorized or External CreditsCredits

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DOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required

credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.

REQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OF

English 10

English 11 or Communications 11English 12 or Communications 12Social Studies 10Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12Science 10A Science 11 or 12A Mathematics 10A Mathematics 11 or 12Physical Education 10A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12

Planning 10 48 CREDITS

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS 4 CREDITS

ELECTIVES 28 CREDITS

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DOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSDOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required

credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.

REQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFREQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFEnglish 10English 11 or Communications 11English 12 or Communications 12Social Studies 10Social Studies 10

Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 1212

Science 10A Science 11 or 12A Mathematics 10A Mathematics 11 or 12Physical Education 10A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12

Planning 10 48 CREDITS 48 CREDITS

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS GRADUATION TRANSITIONS 4 CREDITS4 CREDITS

ELECTIVES ELECTIVES 28 CREDITS28 CREDITS 77

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DOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSDOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required

credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.

REQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFREQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFEnglish 10English 11 or Communications 11English 12 or Communications 12Social Studies 10Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12Science 10Science 10

A Science 11 or 12A Science 11 or 12A Mathematics 10A Mathematics 11 or 12Physical Education 10A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12

Planning 10 48 CREDITS 48 CREDITS

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS GRADUATION TRANSITIONS 4 CREDITS4 CREDITS

ELECTIVES ELECTIVES 28 CREDITS28 CREDITS

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DOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSDOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required

credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.

REQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFREQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFEnglish 10English 11 or Communications 11English 12 or Communications 12Social Studies 10Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12Science 10A Science 11 or 12A Mathematics 10A Mathematics 10

A Mathematics 11 or 12A Mathematics 11 or 12Physical Education 10A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12

Planning 10 48 CREDITS 48 CREDITS

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS GRADUATION TRANSITIONS 4 CREDITS4 CREDITS

ELECTIVES ELECTIVES 28 CREDITS28 CREDITS

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DOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSDOGWOOD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required Students must earn a minimum of 80 credits: 48 required

credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits, 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, and 28 elective credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.credits. Each course counts for 4 credits.

REQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFREQUIRED 48 CREDITS COMPOSED OFEnglish 10English 11 or Communications 11English 12 or Communications 12Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12Science 10A Science 11 or 12A Mathematics 10A Mathematics 11 or 12Physical Education 10Physical Education 10

A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12A Fine Art or Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12 Planning 10Planning 10 48 CREDITS 48 CREDITS

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS GRADUATION TRANSITIONS 4 CREDITS4 CREDITS

ELECTIVES ELECTIVES 28 CREDITS28 CREDITS

1111

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Mandatory Daily Physical Mandatory Daily Physical

Requirements (DPA)Requirements (DPA)

All BC students All BC students must must complete their complete their DPA in both DPA in both Grades 11 and 12. The DPA Grades 11 and 12. The DPA requires 150 minutes requires 150 minutes

(2 ½ hours) of moderate to intense physical (2 ½ hours) of moderate to intense physical activity activity each week, ideally spaced over 5 days. each week, ideally spaced over 5 days.

Your DPA must be documented by you Your DPA must be documented by you and and entered on the online tracking tool. PE entered on the online tracking tool. PE 11/12, Dance 11/12, Dance 11/12, or a community activity 11/12, or a community activity may all be used. Please may all be used. Please consult with Ms. consult with Ms. Craven, Vice Principal, on how to Craven, Vice Principal, on how to record and when to submit information.record and when to submit information.

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PE 11/12OAre you looking to have fun in your daily

physical activity?

OIf so, PE is for you!OCo-ed course with an emphasis on FUNOStudents play a wide range of individual,

dual & team sports OYou don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy

this course!ONO FITNESS TESTING!!!

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PE Conditioning O Are you interested in improving your fitness level?

O Are you an athlete who wants to improve in your

sport?

O If you want to build muscle and improve your fitness,

PE Conditioning is for you!

O Co-ed courseO Strength, conditioning, agility training, aerobics &

fitnessO Anatomy & physiology educationO Care & prevention of injuries O Nutrition

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The GRAD PLANNER

OCurrent information from the Ministry of Education

OReview of all programming information

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/docs/grad_planner

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THE PROCESS

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O Because the requirements are always changing, you must check out the specific university web sites.

Remember:O The requirements to graduate from high

school and to get into a university are not always aligned.

O Post-Secondary Institutions have their own requirements.

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So What should you take?Think about and consider

O Your Career Direction…O Which math you will need, if at all?O Language 11 requirement?O Which electives you wantO New courses O District CoursesO Work ExperienceO External Credit coursesO Challenge

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New and Renewed Course Offerings

(Inside the timetable)

Global Trends 12 O 4 creditsO Contact Ms. J. Ireland in Room C205 for more information.

O Inside the timetable

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Skills Exploration 11/12 (4)

P.E. Leadership 11/12 (4)

Literature 12 (4)

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Skills Exploration 11/12

Skills Exploration will allow students

to gain hands-on experience in important trade sectors.

Students are introduced to core

skills common to many trades.

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Skills Exploration 11/12

4 Units: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing & Welding

Theory will be addressed in each unit, but the course is primarily skills-based Safety certificate earnedConstruction site toursField trips to BCIT and/or VCCYear long courseRecommended for practical and theoretical purposes!

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Additional Courses Outside the Timetable

O Global Initiatives 11/12O Choir and Vocal Jazz 11/12O Concert Band 12 (MIMCB12)O Musical Theatre 11/12O Work ExperienceThese courses may be taken in addition

to the 8 entries on your course selection

sheet.

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Distributed Learning: What is It?

OAlternate way to complete core academic courses and electives at the Grade 10, 11 and 12 levels.OFollows BC Ministry of Education Curriculum. All courses lead to graduation.OTeacher and student interaction can be both “online” and “blended.”OContinual entry/self-paced or cohort/synchronous.OLearning with a technology focus:

using online tools.

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Benefits of Online Learning

O Flexible: self-paced, anytime, anywhere learning.

O Frees up student timetable to enroll in additional classes.

O Supports elite athlete’s training schedules & part-time work schedules.

O Uses 21st century learning skills (technology).

O Preparation for online course delivery options in

post-secondary and trades programs.

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NVDLS Courses at the Senior Levels

English Language Arts French 12

English 11 & 12Communications 11 & 12

Humanities:Socials 11Geography 12History 12Law 12Marketing 12FNS 12

Math:

Math 11 A & WMath 11 &12 FoundationsMath 11 & 12 Pre-CalculusCalculus 12

Physical Education: Phys Ed 10

Physical Education 12

Personal Planning: Planning 10

Transition Planning 12

Science:Earth Science 11Biology 11 and 12Chemistry 11 and 12Physics 11 and 12

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DL Centre Model

The DL Centre is a computer lab, classroom or work space for students to meet with DL teachers for face to face interaction.

Main DL Centre: Mountainside Secondary

O DL Centre is open daily, including after school (hours vary)

O test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support

Satellite DL Centres (at each Secondary School)

O DL Centre hours posted on school website

O test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support

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Please submit your sheets as early as possible. Deadline to submit Programming Sheets to Counselling: February 19th!

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O Refer to the programming guide on the website

carsongraham.ca

>Students >course programming >course descriptions

O Talk to the teachers for information or recommendations

O See your Counsellor O Talk to your Parents!

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CONTACT INFORMATION 2014

Ms. Gayle Weyell Gr. 8 Counsellor

Mrs. Eva Ratzburg Gr. 9 Counsellor

Mr. Rob Watson Gr. 10 Counsellor

Ms. Karen Marshall Gr. 11 Counsellor

Ms. Marshall, Mr. Watson Gr. 12 Counsellors

Ms. Celine Kaufman ELL/International

Ms. Mary Fletcher Choices

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Questions?