CHOOSING COURSES
FOR 2015/2016
GRADE 11 AND GRADE 12
Brooks Secondary School
COURSE SELECTION PROCESS
• Attend Course Selection Information session during
FLEX block (March 4, 2015).
• Explore careers and post-secondary requirements.
• www.educationplanner.ca
• www.careercruising.com
• Select courses (required, electives, and alternates)
and discuss selections with your parents/guardians.
• Have parent/guardian sign the Course Selection
Sheet and return to the counsellors during minute
meetings with the school counsellors. (Grade 10s
during B block and Grade 11s during A block next
week).
WHY IS COURSE SELECTION SO
IMPORTANT?
 The decisions and choices you make determine which courses run
next year.
 When selecting courses you are indicating a commitment to include
the course(s) in your educational plan for next year.
 Not all courses in the Course Selection Handbook will be offered.
Insufficient enrolment will result in courses being cancelled.
 Your alternate choices are important if this happens to a course of
your choice.
WHAT YOU NEED TO GRADUATE
A minimum of 20 courses in Grade 10-12:
 12 courses from required courses
 at least 7 courses from elective courses
 Graduation Transitions
 4 courses must be at the Grade 12 level
TIMETABLES
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
 Language Arts 11
 Language Arts 12
 Social Studies 11
 Elective
 Math 11
 Elective
 Science 11
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH COURSES TO
CHOOSE?
 Think about your future plans.
 Do some research.
 Explore your options.
 Stay flexible.
WHAT DO I NEED TO THINK ABOUT?
 the elective courses and programs that you would like to take at the
high school level
 some courses/programs require a separate application (ex. Community Service
11/12 or the CMA program)
 the programs available at various post-secondary institutions that
you might be interested in
 it’s okay not to know exactly what career you want to have
 it is important, though, to think about the possibilities and start planning for them
 most post-secondary programs have high school prerequisites
WHAT DO I NEED TO THINK ABOUT?
CONT...
 research math requirements for various programs and postsecondary institutions
 Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11/12
 Foundations of Mathematics 11/12
 Pre-calculus 11/12
 research English requirements for various programs and postsecondary institutions
 English 11/12
 Communications 11/12
WHAT DO I NEED TO THINK ABOUT?
CONT...
 If you’re going into Grade 11, decide on a Science 11 course:
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Biology 11
Chemistry 11
Earth Science 11
Physics 11
Science and Technology 11
SHATTERING MYTHS:
MYTH: Only certain types of people go to
post-secondary education.
 People from all socio-economic and academic
backgrounds go to post-secondary.
For example, government programs do not expect any
contribution from families who earn less than $50, 000
and provide the maximum amount of aid.
"Shattering Myths." Perspectives: Getting an Inside Look At Post-Secondary. Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation.
DOES MORE EDUCATION MEAN MORE
CAREER EARNINGS?
> $67,669
More education means
greater earnings over a
year’s time.
between $50,752 and $67,668
Over the length of one’s
working life, these
differences become
enormous.
University Educated
College Educated
between $33,835 and $50,751
High School graduate and
trades
Less than high school
between $16,918 and $33,834
< or = $16,917
Statistics Canada
2006
SHATTERING MYTHS
MYTH: Everyone should choose a job/career that pays a lot of money.
Annual earnings is just one measure.
Need to think about other measures:
-interests and personality
-working conditions
-employment prospects
-qualifications
"SHATTERING MYTHS." PERSPECTIVES: GETTING AN INSIDE LOOK AT POST-SECONDARY. CANADA MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION.
SHATTERING MYTHS:
MYTH: If I make all of these decisions about
my future now, I will be locked into something
I’m not sure about.
 “The average student across North America will change
their major three times.”
 Education and career readiness is “a process you
navigate and not a correct answer you find” (BCCAT).
"Shattering Myths." Perspectives: Getting an Inside Look At Post-Secondary. Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation.
SHATTERING MYTHS:
MYTH: Certain schools and programs are
better than others.
 Each post-secondary institution is different (“different”
does not equal “better”).
 Investigate each school to find a match that will work
for your values and goals.
"Shattering Myths." Perspectives: Getting an Inside Look At Post-Secondary. Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation.
VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
► high school diploma
Criminology Diploma
► a C+ in Chemistry 11
► high school diploma
► a C+ in Pre-Calculus 11 or
► a C+ in English 12
Foundations Math 12
► a C+ in Biology 12
► a C+ in English 12
*Information valid in April 2014
► a C in Foundations Math 11
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
SOCIAL SCIENCES
ENGINEERING
English 11
English 11
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations
Math 11
Pre-calculus 11
approved Science 11
Social Studies 11
English 12
three approved academic Grade
12 courses
Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Social Studies 11
English 12
Physics 12
Pre-calculus 12 (73% or higher)
approved academic 12 course
*Information valid in April 2014
JOBS
Bank Teller
Veterinary Assistant
► high school diploma
► high school diploma
► certificate/diploma in related
► diploma in related field
field
Suggested Courses:
► math/finances
► business
► accounting
Suggested Courses:
► senior math
► senior biology
► senior chemistry
COURSE HANDBOOK
The Course Handbook and more
information about the course
selection process are available on
the Brooks website:
www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks/
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
Mr. Marciniak (A – L)
Tony.Marciniak@sd47.bc.ca
Mrs. Burt (M – Z)
Allison.Burt@sd47.bc.ca
Mr. Brach (International Students)
Gerry.Brach@sd47.bc.ca
Mr. Palm (Career Coordinator)
James.Palm@sd47.bc.ca