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ROAD MAP

Session 1: NOW!- Where to find information- Required courses (Regular, Byng Arts, ELL)- Electives

Parent Info Session: Jan. 21

Self-reflect; Discuss options with family, teachers, peers; Read course descriptions; Dream of the future, research, plan; Consider balance

Session 2: Feb. 3 or 4- In-class course entry (MyEd) during English class

Signed course planning sheets to Ms. Henning by Feb. 7th!

The Lord Byng website is your friend!

https://www.vsb.bc.ca/schools/lord-byng/Guidance-and-Support/Course-Planning/Pages/default.aspx

• Course Planning Guide (pdf)

• Staff Directory for email addresses

• Printable course planning sheets

• Course planning presentations for each grade (if you'd like to look ahead)

• Grad requirements


BREATHIt's pretty simple.

8on-timetable

classes

4 core academic classes

1 PE

1 second language (or elective, or

skills block)2 electives

Why take a modern language?

University requirement

Good for your brain

Best to learn while young

Cultural experience & understanding

Employment

Travel

You must already be in a Skills block to sign up for

one next year

SKILLS

Grade 9 Courses

English 9 or English 9 Byng Arts

Social Studies 9 or Social Studies 9 Byng Arts

Math 9

Science 9

PE 9 (or Dance 9)

Language 9 or Elective or Skills

Elective

Elective

[Career Education 9 – Off Timetable]

Level placement:

Math• Your current teacher may recommend

you challenge Math 9 in the spring

• Please inform Ms. Henning if you have completed math online or intend to take summer school

• Please communicate directly with your current math teacher, or Mr. Yee (Math Department Head), if you have specific questions

French• Your current teacher may recommend

you for a level assessment in the spring

• If you take lessons elsewhere, you must provide documentation of your level in order to be considered for a level assessment

• Please communicate directly with your current French teacher, or Mme Violi (French Department Head) if you have specific questions

BYNG ARTSMr. Hartley-Folz will speak to you soon regarding program

specifics. You can always email him with questions!

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

BYNG ARTS: Core coursesByng Arts 9 Code

English 9 Byng Arts MEN-09BA

Social Studies 9 Byng Arts MSS-09BA

Science 9 MSC--09

Math 9 MMA--09

French 9 MFR--09

Physical Education 9orPhysical Education 9 Dance

MPE--09G

MPE--09SC1

Career Education 9

BYNG ARTS: Electives

Fine Art specialty 9 Band, Strings, Choir, Art, Drama, Media

Choose the BA elective for your Specialty and a second fine arts elective:

• a Grade 9 Visual Arts student choose Honours Art 9 and another art course

• a grade 9 Drama students choose both Drama 9 and Drama 9: BA Theatre Arts

• music students enrolls in at least one on-timetable music elective, the second elective can be either on or off-timetable

• enroll in current level (ie: Intermediate, Advanced) unless otherwise

instructed

The Course Planning Sheet

Is like a contract

Will be signed by you and your parent(s)/guardian(s)

Will be used in any future conversations about courses

If you take summer school, you MUST inform your counsellor before the end of June, so that your timetable can be updated

FEB7

2020

HOT TIPS

Do not choose based on what your friends

are doing

What are YOU passionate

about? What makes YOU curious?

Take the time to readthe Course Planning Booklet thoughtfully

Talk to teachers. They can tell you what to

expect from their courses

Make a back-up plan–Provide 1st, 2nd and

3rd choices!

Course changes are unlikely in September. Think it over and make

meaningful choices now

Grade 9 electives: 2020-21

BAND (p. 20-21)

• Music 9: Band 1 Beginner (MMU--09BA1)

• Music 9: Band 2 Junior* (MMU--09BA2)

• Music 9: Band 3 Intermediate* (MMU--09BA3)

• Off-timetable

• Music 9: Band 4 Senior Wind*(MMU—09BA4)

• Music 9: Jazz Band 2 Junior* (MMU--09JB2)

• Music 9: Jazz Band 3 Intrm. * (MMU--09BA3)

• Music 9: Jazz Band 4 Senior* (MMU--09BA4)

* Ensure you have the pre/co-requisite, or written permission fromthe instructor, as outlined in the LordByng Course Planning Guide

CHOIR (p. 22)

• Music 9: Choir 2 Junior (MMU--09CC2)

• Music 9: Choir 3 Intermediate* (MMU--09CC3)

• Music 9: Choir 4 Senior* (MMU--09CC4)

• Contemporary Music 10/11/12: Treble Vocal Ensemble*

Off-Timetable

• Music 9: Junior Chamber Choir* (MMU--09CH2)


STRINGS & SYMPHONY (p.23-24)

• Music 9: String Orchestra 1 Beginner (MMU-09ST1)

• Music 9: String Orchestra 2 Junior* (MMU—09ST2)

• Music 9: String Orchestra 3 Intermediate* (MMU—09ST3)

• Music 9: String Orchestra 4 Senior* (MMU--09ST4)

Off-Timetable• Music 9: Orchestra Junior Honor* (MMU--09OR2)

• Music 9: Orchestra Senior Honor* (MMU--09OR4)

• Music 9: Symphony Junior* (MMU--09Sy2)

• Music 9: Symphony Senior* (MMU--09SY4)


DRAMA, FILM & MEDIA ARTS (p.25-27)

• Drama 9 (MDR--09)

• Drama 9: BA Theatre Arts* (MDR--09DC1)

• Media Arts 9 (MVA—09MA1)

• Media Arts 9 Advanced* (MVA—09MA2)


VISUAL ART (p. 28-31)

• Animation 9 (MVA--09AN1)

• Annual Production 10* (YCCT--0C)

• Art 9: Year 1 Junior (MVA--09SC1)

• Art Studio 9: Year 2 (MVA--09SC2)

• Art 9: Byng Arts Honors* (MVA--09DC1)

• Art /10/11/12: Studio Arts 3D (MVAC-10CR1)

• Photography 09: Introduction (MVA--09PH1)

• Graphic Arts 11 (MVAGA--11)


BUSINESS EDUCATION (p. 14)

• Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10 (MADEM--10)

INFORMATION & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (p. 15)

• Computer Studies 10 (MCSTU--10)


HOME ECONOMICS (p. 16)

• Food Studies 9 (MADFS--09)

• Textiles 9 (MADT--09)

TECHNICAL STUDIES (p. 17-18)

• Drafting & Design 9 (MADD--09)

• Art Metal 9 (MADM--09)

• Fine woodworking 9 (MADW--09)

• Jewelry 9 (MADM--09)


Sooooooooomany

questions???

PARENTS

P.C.s

TEACHERS

SIBLINGS

FRIENDS

THE INTERNET

COUNSELLORS

The Lord Byng website is your friend!


• Course Planning Guide (pdf)• Staff Directory for email addresses• Printable course planning sheets • Course planning presentations for

each grade (if you'd like to look ahead)

• Grad requirements


Curious about Graduation?• Ministry of Education Website:

• https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/graduation

• This site will give you lots of information and updates on what courses, and provincial exams you'll require to graduate high school.

• REMINDER: University Requirements are DIFFERENT than high school graduation requirements!

http://12/support/graduation

The Course Planning Sheet

Is like a contract

Will be signed by you and your parent(s)/guardian(s)

Will be used in any future conversations about courses

If you take summer school, you MUST inform your counsellor before the end of June, so that your timetable can be updated

FEB7

2020

ROAD MAP

Session 1: NOW!- Where to find information- Required courses (Regular, Byng Arts)- Electives

Parent Info Session: Jan. 21

Self-reflect; Discuss options with family, teachers, peers; Read course descriptions; Dream of the future, research, plan; Consider balance

Session 2: Feb. 3 or 4- In-class course entry (MyEd) during English class

Signed course planning sheets to Ms. Henning by Feb. 7th!

Next step: February 3rd & 4th

Course entry on MyEd with Ms. Henning during English classes

• Bring your completed Course Planning Sheet

• Must include 3 alternative course choices

• Must have parent(s)/guardian(s) signature

• Know how to log-in on MyEd BC

• Please try ahead of time to make sure you can enter your courses

• Email or see Mr. Vulgaris ([email protected]) if you are unable to log-in

mailto:[email protected]

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