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COURSE PLANNINGfor Grade 11s and 12s
Planning for Graduation and Beyond
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Graduation Program
GRADUATION = 80 CREDITS MINIMUMin Grade 10, 11 & 12
Graduation alone doesn’t automatically mean post-secondary entrance –the courses you take are what determine what new doors will open for
you once you leave MBSS!
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Grade 10 Requirements
English 10Social Studies 10Science 10a Mathematics 10Physical Education 10
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Grade 11 Requirements
Language Arts 11Social Studies 11 or BC First Nation Studies 12Planning 11a Science 11a Mathematics 11
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Grade 12 Requirements
Language Arts 12Grade 12 level course Grade 12 level course Grade 12 level course
Consider whether you need Grade 12 university authorized courses.
See * on course selection for UBCO
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Spare Policy
No Spares in Grade 11! Choose 8 courses in the timetable (plus alternates)
Grade 12’s must take at least 3 courses in the timetable per semester. Choose Language Arts 12 and at least 5 more courses (plus alternates)
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Language Arts PathwaysEnglish 10,
Eng 10 Honours,First Peoples
English 10
Communications 11
English 11English 11 Honours
English 12Communications 12
FP English 11
FP English 12
English Lit 12
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Mathematics Pathways
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10
Foundations of Math / Pre-Calculus 10
Pre-Calc 11Foundations 11
Foundations 12 Pre-Calc 12
Calc 12
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11
To:Trades or Entry to
Workplace
To: Post Secondary program requiring
calculus
To: Post Secondary program not requiring
calculus
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Science Pathways
Science 10 Science 10 Honours
Chem AP Program
Chem 11 Bio 11 Earth Sci 11Physics 11 Science &
Tech 11
Bio 12Chem 12Physics 12 Geology 12
Sustainable Resources 12
- Mining
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Social Studies PathwaysSocial Studies
10
Social Studies 11
First Nations Studies 12
Geography 12, Geography 12AP, History 12, Law 12, Holocaust 12,
Social Justice 12, Global Issues 12
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Fine Arts and Applied Skills
Fine Arts:• Includes Visual Arts, Theatre and Music
Applied Skills:• Includes Computer Media, Tech Ed, Human
Services, Business and Home Ec.
You will need to take at least 4 credits of this during your time at MBSS.
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Planning 11
Required Course for Graduation:
- Examine your future options;- prepare for your Graduation Transitions (MAP
– My Action Plan)- “Blended” with Advanced Digital
Communications 11 so you get 8 credits!
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University Entrance Requirements
Each post-secondary institution has specific entrance requirements for each of their different programs:
Some examples are:• SFU requires English 12 and 3 Gr. 12 approved courses.
• University of Saskatchewan and Alberta requires English 12 and 4 Gr. 12 approved courses.
• UBC and UBCO create an average from English 12 and 3 Gr. 12 approved courses. They will also be looking at a personal portfolio and all academic Grade 11 marks for admission IF the required Grade 12 courses are not completed by February 1st.
See * on course selection for UBCO approved courses
There are many different requirements. You need to research post secondary institutions online!
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Requirements for Trades
Each trade school has specific entrance requirements for each of their different programs:
Some examples are:
Okanagan College ElectricianRequired: Core Courses for Graduation (but not Comm 12)Recommended: Pre-Calculus 11, Physics 11, Drafting 11/12
Okanagan College WeldingRequired: Core Courses for Graduation Recommended: Metal 11/12, Drafting 11/12
There are many different requirements. You need to research post secondary institutions online!
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Dual Credit Programs
Rutland Senior Based Programs• Emergency Medical Responder • Forestry
Mount Boucherie Based Programs• Hairdressing • Culinary Arts• Firefighting
Kelowna Secondary Based Programs• Auto Service Technician
Visit the Career Centre
for more information
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Dual Credit Programs
Okanagan College Based ProgramsInclude:- Welding- Carpentry & Construction- Electrical- Plumbing- Automotive Technician- Automotive Collision Repair- Aircraft Maintenance- Health Care Assistant
BCIT Based Programs- Electrical- Computer Information Service Administration
Visit the Career Centre
for more information
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Dual Credit Programs
Secondary School Apprenticeship
- Do you want to begin as an apprentice while still in high school?- Do you want the chance to earn a $1000 scholarship?- Do you have the skills to start working in a trade NOW?- Do you have an employer who is willing to sponsor you as an
apprentice?
Visit the Career Centre
for more information
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Specialty ProgramsCulinary Arts – full time for one semester
Firefighting Academy – one period plus training with West Kelowna Fire Department outside of school time
Hairdressing Academy – full time program (includes English 12 / Communications 12) plus outside of school for work placement
Baseball Academy – outside of timetable (Fall and Spring)
Golf Academy – outside of timetable (Fall and Spring)
Hockey Academy – one period, usually Semester 2
Soccer Academy – one period, usually Semester 1
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Completed Grade 12 forms to classroom teacher.
Due: February 23rd
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Course Selection Timeline
February 16th – Gr 11/ Gr 12 Parent Info Night
February 23th – Course Selections DUE!Spring 2016 – Course VerificationsJune 2016 – Schedules to students
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An online planning tool for students to examine:
- Course planning and how it impacts future employment/post-secondary options.
- What career or post-secondary paths match their skills and interests.
- How to build a career portfolio
myBlueprint will be used as part of the MAP process in Grade 12.
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What to do now?•Talk to your parents.•Consult the Course Selection Guide (MBSS Website)•Speak to teachers and counsellors•Review Grad Requirements•Check Post-Secondary Requirements•Complete Course Selection Sheet
DUE: Tuesday, Feb 23rd
(to classroom teacher)
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Plan Carefully!Careful course selection is KEY!
• What you choose now will impact what courses we offer, and will shape your schedule in September!
• Make thoughtful choices – keep doors open for the future!
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www.mbs.sd23.bc.ca
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Completed Grade 11 forms to classroom teacher.
Due: February 23rd