56 Course Programming for Grade 9’s going into Grade 10

Course Programming for Grade 9’s going into Grade 10 Welcome to Seycove! Feb Parent Meeting Feb 12-15 Student Meetings Counsellor: Ms Ruby Willems 604-903-3643 (direct, confidential) rwillems@nvsd44.bc.ca Grade Administrator: Ms Nancy Roberts At Seycove we believe in C.L.A.S.S Consideration Leadership Achievement Sportsmanship Scholarship SCHOOL K 12 Gr CAREER 10 11 THE NEXT FEW YEARS WILL FLY BY THEN ?????? College? University? Apprenticeships? Travel? Other? Things to think about • Reflect on this year • What you like? • What are you good at? • Look ahead • Know your options • Choose wisely – your classes – not your friends! • Plan for success Building for Success Grade 12 and beyond Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade Grade Transitioning to a credit system: (Each class is now worth credits) Grade (courses) Grade 10 (credits) English Social Studies Science Math Phys Ed Lifeskills Elective Elective English 10* Social Studies 10 Science 10* Math 10* Phys Ed 10 Planning 10 Elective Elective * Provincial exams worth 20% Credit System Starting in Grade 10, students need CREDITS, not COURSES to graduate! Grade 10 - required courses (24 credits) Grade 11 - required courses (16 credits) Grade 12 - required courses (8 credits) 12 REQUIRED COURSES 12 (X credits) = 48 required credits Credit System Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 Math 10 Science 10 Socials 10 Planning 10 PE 10 Elective Elective English 11 Math 11 Science 11 Socials 11 Elective Elective Elective Elective 32 credits 28 - 32 credits English 12 Grad Transitions Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective 28 - 32 credits Gr 10 Programming Form: Required courses: Elective courses: English 10 Social Studies 10 Math 10 Science 10 PE 10 Planning 10 *Consider FLIGHT program *Choose electives in priority order (get 2) 10 ENGINEERING 10 Drafting and Design Electronics 25 Woodworking 10 Learn woodcutting, fabrication & finishing through project construction •Power equipment •Safety procedures •Projects 26 FOODS 10 More advanced skills in food preparation -Nutrition -Recipes -Cooking experiences 27 TEXTILES 10 More advanced sewing skills through the construction of four projects •skirt or pants •blouse or shirt •nightwear •student’s choice 28 Physical Education • PE 10 is required Options: Outdoor Education 10 *taken in addition to PE 10 – double block PE 10 on-line *register through NVDL (North Vancouver’s on-line 29 school) Outdoor Education 10 Taken with PE 10 Grade 10 grad credit Canoeing, camping, rock-climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, winter survival, First Aid Lots of field trips Great alternative to regular PE program 30 If Extra Support is Needed… Learning Assistance (Tutorial class) *For students who have genuine learning difficulties and NOT intended as a homework block *If currently taking…confirm next year with current teacher *If you need this support…talk to your grade counsellor 31 Info to finish off the year… 32 Your job… Keep organized Stay on track Ask questions Choose appropriate electives Be committed to course work Be an active participant in school life 33 Get Involved… Students Council Drama Productions Yearbook Exchanges Christmas Food Hampers Best Buddy program International Ambassadors Intramurals Concerts Teams Tech Crew GSA Club Contests 34 Will we have formal exams?? YES!!! Grade 10 Provincial exams are worth 20% School grade will be worth 80%; Provincial exam will be worth 20% TOTAL BLENDED MARK must be a pass to get credit for the course Course and Provincial exams are written in June, in the gym 35 What if I fail a course? Go to summer school!! You need… *a minimum 40% final school grade and a recommendation from the teacher You could….(though not recommended) *repeat the course next year or *take it through DL 36 What if things aren’t going so well… Ask for help, and get the support you need: Classroom teachers Grade Counsellor Grade Administrator Parents 37 Deadline for Programming Forms: March 1st To Student Services www.seycove.c a 38 Questions??? Ruby Willems rwillems@nvsd44.bc.ca 604-903-3634 39 ... friends! • Plan for success Building for Success Grade 12 and beyond Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade Grade Transitioning to a credit system: (Each class is now worth credits) Grade (courses) Grade 10 (credits)... Electives: Languages: French 10 Fine & Performing Arts: Art 10 Drama 10 Choir 10 Jazz Choir 10 Concert Choir 10 Concert Band 10 Junior Jazz Band 10 Jazz Studies 10 • 15 Grade 10 Electives *Students... Elective Elective 28 - 32 credits Gr 10 Programming Form: Required courses: Elective courses: English 10 Social Studies 10 Math 10 Science 10 PE 10 Planning 10 *Consider FLIGHT program *Choose