Programming 2020 - 2021

Riverside Parents

Get to Know Your Counsellor

M - RMrs. Luddu

A-Fe Mr. Gangnes

Fi- LMs. Chittenden

S - ZMrs. Johal

English Program

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 10 English 11 English Studies 12

a Math 10 a Math 11 Elective 12

Socials 10 a Science 11 Elective 12

Science 10 a Socials Elective 12

P.E. 10 Elective Elective

Career Life Ed. Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective

* Numeracy & Literacy

assessment requiredCareer Life Connections & Capstone

French ImmersionGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 10 English 11 English Studies 12

Math 10 a Math 11 Elective 12

Sc. Humaines 10 a Science 11 Elective 12

Science 10 a French Socials 12** Français 12

Français 10 Français 11 Elective

P.E. 10 Elective * Elective

Ed. a la Carriere Elective Elective

Elective * Elective Elective*Numeracy and Literacy

Assessment Career Life Connections & Capstone

* Students must take at least one of the (*) French Immersion elective courses in the grade 10, 11 or 12 year but may take more Immersion electives if they choose.** It’s encouraged that a French Socials 12 credit is taken in grade 12 unless you are taking both French Socials courses.

Grade 10 & 11 English OptionsStudents pick 1 English course each year from the following 4 options:

➢ Literacy Studies & Composition 10/11

➢ New Media 10/11 (Journalism Focus)

➢ English First Peoples 10/11

➢ Literacy Studies & Composition Honours 10/11 (Online Application)

All courses satisfy the English 10 & 11 requirements and teach reading, writing and speaking skills. The main difference is the content being

used to teach these skills.

Please see course selection book for individual course details!

This is completed in Grade 11 and 12

Documentation to gather to prepare for this course:

• DPA and Healthy Living Plan

• Résumé

• Work or volunteer hour documentation

Students can start earning their 30 hours of volunteer or work hours in the summer before grade 10.

This course is different than the current Grad Transitions course. There will be a lot more work attached to the course and you will be meeting with your teacher

outside of class time. The course is still being developed and more information will be given when we have it.

Career Life Connections & Capstone

Numeracy & Literacy Assessments

All students must complete the following assessments before graduation:

- Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment

- Grade 10 Literacy Assessment

- Grade 12 Literacy Assess

- Grade 12 Français Assessment (To be determined)

* The numeracy assessment will not count towards your GPA.

* Current grade 11 students do not need to write the Grade 10 Literacy

Assessment

If you think your child did not write one of these assessments, please

have them contact their counsellor ASAP.

Math Options

Math 11 Foundations

Math 10 Found

& Pre-CalcMath 10

A&W

Math 11 Pre-Calc

Math 11Workplace

Math 12

Foundations

Math 12

Pre-Calc

Calculus 12

ElectivesElectives should be taken in sequence. Examples…

4 Drama 9

Band 9

Drama 10

Band 10

Theatre Company 11

Band 11

Theatre Company 12

Band 12

3 Power Tech 10

Art 10

Automotive Tech 11

Art 11

Automotive Tech 12

Art 12

2

Entrepreneurship &

Marketing 10 Marketing &

Promotion 11

1 Foods 11 Foods 12

French 10

French 11

French 12 Spanish 12 Spanish 12

Spanish 11Spanish 11

IntroSpanish 11

in Gr. 11 0r 12

Spanish 10

Spanish 9Start in Grade 9

Languages9French 9Start in Grade 9

A second language is NOT

required for graduation, is

NOT required for college

admission or BCIT, but IS

required for direct entrance

to some universities

Intro Italian 11

in Gr. 9, 10, 11 or 12

Italian 11

Enrichment OpportunitiesAthletic Leadership 10/11/12

IDS Leadership - Greenshirts 10/11/12

IDS Leadership – Performing Arts 10/11/12

Leadership 10/11/12

PE Leadership 10/11/12

English 11 Honours

Math 11 Honours

Peer Tutoring 11

IT Tutoring 11

Science 11 Co-op

* These courses require teacher recommendation (signature)

{Grade 10 Outdoor Education 2021

Semester 2 of your Grade 10 YearCombines PE, Leadership, Science & MathCohort of 24 students

Experiential Learning!

Field Trips Include:

Canoeing - Widgeon

Hiking – Whistler

Skiing –Mt Seymour

Camping - 3 Overnight Trips

Science Field Trips

and MORE!!

See Ms. McArthur (P3) or Ms. Brandsma (PE Office) for information. Current Grade 9’s - Sign up for OE 2021 on your February Course Selection Sheet. Applications also available

from your counsellor. Cost is $500 and includes transportation and activities @ student rates.

Don’t miss out on the best semester of high school !!

Other Ways to Earn Credit• Equivalency

• Language Challenge (apply in Oct; exam in Jan.)

• External Credit

• Summer School*

• Coquitlam Open Learning*

* requires discussion with school counsellor

Note: Important to check to see if a post secondary you are applying for accepts a Challenge mark for calculating the admission average or if it will accept it for entrance requirements. All post secondary admissions are different, and it is your responsibility to do your research.

External MusicRoyal Conservatory (grade 6, 7 and 8)

External Dance

External SportLifeguarding/LifesavingHigh Performance Athletics

CoachOfficial

CadetsGuidesScouts

Driver TrainingExternal Language

**See your Counsellor for more details**

External Credit Courses

Amazing opportunity for anygrade 11 or 12 student to take one of 19 “Train in Trades” programs:

• Tuition Free

• Post Secondary level Training

• Level 1 Certification

• Dual /Triple Credits:

• high school

• post secondary and/or industry

TRAINin Trades Programs

Automotive Collision Repairer

Automotive Painter

Automotive Service Technician

Baker

Bricklayer

Cabinet Maker

Carpenter

(Professional) Cook

Electrician

TRAINin Trades Programs

Hairstylist

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Ironworker

Metal Fabricator

Millwright

Motorcycle Mechanic

(Commercial) Painter

Plumber

Sheet Metal Worker

Welder

TRAINin Trades Programs

Regardless of your career aspirations…

if you have/get a paying job in a trade you can receive credits toward high school graduation:

• 120 hrs working = 4 credits (up to 16 credits)

• 900+ hrs worked (before age of 20) could

qualify student for a $1,000 award… gave out 30+ scholarships last year if you later pursue that trade career, those hours count towards certification

WORKin Trades Program

popular student jobscarpenter

cooklandscapermechanic

Joanna Horvathe: JHorvath@sd43.bc.ca

c: 604-312-7739

Doug MacLeane: DMaclean@sd43.bc.ca

c: 604-341-8977

TRAINcontact

WORKcontact

Info + Apps

www.43Careers.com

Plan for Post Secondary Options

Go Directly Into Work Force

• Acquire job skills

Explore OptionsTry new things, volunteer, create opportunities, take some courses, travel

Continue Education at:

• Vocational School (VCC)

• College (Douglas)

• Technology Institute (BCIT)

• University

Every Post Secondary has different admission requirements. It’s your responsibility to do your research on this. Universities

are now evaluating based on grade 11 and 12 marks.

Some current examples:

- UBC: Very program specific. It is imperative to check the website

- SFU: Evaluation based on 5 classes (List A & List B Classes)

Each university will have different admission requirements depending on what program & university you are looking into.

Ways to find more information:

- See Ms. David in the Career Resource Centre

- Check the Post Secondary websites

- Contact admission advisors from post secondary schools

Basic University Entrance Requirements

Evaluation is based on:

Breadth, Rigor, Depth!

• Approved classes are post secondary specific

* It is your responsibility to check this out!

Basic Post Secondary Entrance Requirements

General Admission Programs

(Programs such as General Studies, Business, Arts, Sciences)Graduation

English 12 at 60% or better

Limited-Enrollment Programs (programs such as Arts, Nursing etc.) and University Transfer

Must meet general and specific department admission requirements; often includes Math 11 Foundations with 60%

Nursing (Math & English need to be a B)

SFU/Douglas College Partnership Program

SFU Entrance requirements apply

Specific programs only within the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Environment, Science

Can take courses at both SFU and Douglas

Douglas College

BCIT

▪ Applied and Natural Science

▪ Business and Media

▪ Computing and Info Tech

▪ Engineering

▪ Health Sciences

▪ Trades and Apprenticeship

**Admission requirements vary for each program

In grade 12, students should take 8 courses plus

Career Life Connections & Capstone. In special

circumstances, with permission students may

elect to take 7 courses plus CLC. See your

counsellor for more details.

**If you are planning for direct entry to a university it is recommened to be enrolled in 8 classes.

Full Time Student Course Load

Financial Assistance

District / Authority Scholarships (Spring)

▪ For excellence in non-academic fields

▪ 35+ awards of $1250

▪ Students must complete an application package

▪ International Languages Physical Activity

▪ Fine Arts Community Service

▪ Applied Skills Technical or Trades

▪ Indigenous Languages & Culture

The counselling department will run info sessions beginning Fall, Winter and early Spring specific to the scholarships being offered at that time!

Financial Assistance (continued)Post-Secondary Entrance Scholarships

o must apply for some

o must meet deadlines

Local Scholarships and Awards

Through Riverside and the community

o must apply

o must meet deadlines

Parent & Student Workplaces

Some companies and unions offer scholarships or bursaries to children of employees.

Career Centre

* Check the Riverside Career Centre website for other external scholarship opportunities

Information on:

▪ Post-secondary Institutions in B.C.

▪ Career Information

▪ Financial Awards, Bursaries & Loans

▪ On-line service for Post-secondary applications

▪ Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Career Resource Centre (In the counselling area)

➢ All Math courses

➢ All IDS Leadership courses

➢ All Honours courses

➢ Socials courses

➢ Outdoor Education Program

➢ Any course for which you don’t have the prerequisite

➢ EAL (English as an Additional Language)

➢ Learning Center

Courses that require a Signature

➢ Course changes will be considered in June through an online form. Listen to or read announcements regarding this process.

➢ No changes will be done in September.

➢ It is important for students to select their courses carefully as we may not be able to accommodate course changes requests.

➢ Students should consider their ability as well as their post secondary route when picking courses.

Course Changes

Questions??

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