South Delta Secondary
Gr. 9 Course Planning
February 2012
Ms. Hayes - Counsellor
Overview
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Overview of Graduation Requirements
Grade 9 courses
What about Math?
What about a second Language?
External Credits
Academies
Grade 9 Electives
Summer School
Resources
Questions
Graduation Requirements…
English 10
English 11
English 12
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
P.E.
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11/Civics 11
Science 10
a Science 11
a Math 10
a Math 11
Physical Education 10
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
F.A. & A.S.
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12
4 Credits
Planning 10
4 Credits
Graduation Transitions
4 Credits
Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)
28 Credits
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE
MATH
OTHER
ELECTIVES
80 Credits
Graduation Requirements…
Provincial Exams
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English 10
Mathematics 10
Science 10
Social Studies 11/Civics 11
English 12
(20%)
(20%)
(20%)
(20%)
(40%)
Final mark is a blend of school mark and provincial exam.
Provincial Scholarships worth $1,000 are awarded at the end of
grade 12 based on the results of these exams.
That’s Graduation…
What about grade 9
courses?
Grade 9 courses
REGULAR PROGRAM
FRENCH IMMERSION
1. English 9
1. English 9
2. Socials 9
2. Sciences Humaines 9
or …Humanities 9 (2 Blocks)
3. Mathematics 9 - one of:
Math 9 Challenge
Math 9
Core Math 9
3. Mathematics 9 – one of:
Math 9 Challenge
Math 9
Core Math 9
4. Sciences Naturelles 9
4. Science 9
5. Physical Education 9
5. Physical Education 9
6. Français Langue 9
Elective Courses
Elective Courses
6. _________________
7. _______________
7. _________________
8. _________________
8. __________________
The Math Question
The Math Question…
Grade 8 & 9
1. Math 8 & 9 Challenge *
2. Math 8 & 9
3. Core 9 *
*Requires referral by present subject teacher and parent/guardian permission.
Grade 10
1. Math 10 Challenge
2. Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10
(Regular Math)
3. Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10
MATHEMATICS
The new math curriculum includes 3 available pathways for students. The three pathways available
are: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, and Pre-Calculus. At
the grade 10 level, a common Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus course is the starting
point for both the Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus pathways. When choosing a
pathway, students should consider their interests, both current and future. Students and parents are
encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs of study as they
vary by institution and by year.
MATH 9
Foundations and Pre Calc 10
1010
Mathematics 10
Apprenticeship & Workplace
Mathematics 10
Foundations 11
Pre-Calculus 11
Apprenticeship & Workplace 11
Pre-Calculus 12
Foundations 12
Apprenticeship & Workplace 12
Entry into the majority of trades
or direct entry to the workplace
Post-Secondary
programs not requiring
theoretical calculus
Calculus 12
or
AP Calculus 12
Post-Secondary
programs requiring
theoretical calculus
Implications of Math
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Any Math 11 course can be used towards graduation
with a Dogwood certificate.
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Post-secondary Math requirements will vary. Please be
informed, and keep viable options open.
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For now, keep your child in the highest level of Math they
will be successful at.
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This time next year, students will need to pick a stream
of Math to continue on in.
(There is a Math 10 Provincial. Students should be in the
appropriate stream. Program changes will only be available in the
first term of Grade 10)
What about a
second
Language?
You do not need a second
language to graduate from
high School
BUT…
Some post-secondary institutions do …
UBC
Language 11 for all faculties
UVIC
No language requirement for all
faculties, except Humanities
SFU
Introduction language 11 for all
faculties
UNBC
TR.WEST.
THOMP. R
BCIT
COLLEGES
No language requirement
Language Options
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French Immersion Francais Langue 8 - 12
French 8 - 12
Spanish 8 - 12
Language Challenge Exams
For those students with a background in:
Mandarin
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Punjabi
German
may apply to write a challenge exam to
earn language 11 and 12 credits.
*Some post-secondary institutions (ie.UBC) are no longer accepting
Challenge exam scores in GPA, but will accept the course as the
language 11 requirement for admission.
Elective Options
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Multimedia Art 9
Graphics 9
InfoTech 9
Fashion 9
Foods & Nutrition 9
Technology 9
Tech: Woodwork 9
Tech: Drafting 9
Tech: Mechanics 9
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French 9
Spanish 9
Guitar 9
Band 9
Choir 9
Drama 9
Stagecraft 9
Vocal Jazz 9 (after school)
Drama 9 (after school – see
Mrs. Hansen and Ms.
Hayes to sign up)
District Academies
The Delta School District offers Academies in the
following areas:
Hockey (SDSS)
Film Acting (SDSS)
Film Production (SDSS)
Soccer (SDSS)
Sustainable Earth (SDSS)
Baseball (Sands)
Softball (Seaquam)
Hockey Burnsview)
Dance (DSS)
Golf (Seaquam)
Lacrosse (DSS)
More information and application forms are available
at: www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies
External Credits
Students may earn credits toward graduation through training
programs outside of school:
 Dance (Royal Academy of Dance)
 Music (Royal Conservatory of Music)
 Sports (Provincial or National team level)
 Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)
 Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification)
 Driver Ed (ICBC accredited program)
*Students are asked to bring documentation as proof of credit
Completion and Remedial
Summer School
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Must be achieving 40 – 50 %
Must be recommended by teacher
Must repeat if you don’t pass
4 weeks (month of July)
Delta Secondary or North Delta
(depends on enrollment)
Miss 3 classes = fail
*Full-Credit or Completion Summer School courses are not available
until Gr. 10
When Can We Get Started?
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Parent Connect and Student Connect are open
starting January 30th and will remain open until
March 4th.
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Courses are NOT first come first serve.
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Choose wisely now! Changes may not be
possible later.
How to Log On to Parent Connect
https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/schoolconnect/parentsignon.aspx
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Username: 9 digit PEN (Personal Education #)
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Password: originally set by school district but should
have been changed by you
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Postal Code (no spaces)
Resources
Course Planning
 Counsellor
 Ms.
V. Hayes: vhayes@deltasd.bc.ca
Course and Career Planning
 Career
Advisor
 Ms. T . Foster: tfoster@deltasd.bc.ca
Graduation Program Info
 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/grad_req_rev
 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/