Course Planning Night
January 19th, 2016
Auditorium 5pm-6pm
Agenda 5pm – 6pm
 Grade 8 into 9………Mr. Smith
 Grade 9 into 10……..Ms. French
 Grade 10 into 11…...Ms. Gates
 Grade 11 into 12……Ms. Kartsonas
 Post-Secondary Information
 Questions??
TIMETABLE
Grade 8
Grade 9
English 8
English 9
Socials 8
Socials 9
Science 8
Science 9
Math 8
Math 9
PE 8
PE 9
Skills/Language 8
(Mandarin, Japanese, French,
Spanish)
Skills/Language 9
(Mandarin, Japanese, French,
Spanish)
Applied Skills Rotation
Elective
Fine Art Rotation
Elective
Grade 10
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 11
Grade 12
English 10*
English/Communication 11
English/Communication 12*
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11* OR
BC First Nations 12*
Elective 12
Math 10*
Foundations & Pre-Calculus OR
Apprenticeship
Math 11
Foundations OR Pre-Calculus
OR Apprenticeship/Workplace
Elective 12
Science 10*
Any Science 11 Level:
Elective 12
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science,
OR Physics
Physical Education 10
Elective
Elective
Language 10
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Japanese, Mandarin, French, Spanish OR
Learning Strategies (Skills)
Fine Art/ Applied Skills 10,11,12
Study Block if enough credits
*Provincial Exams - 20% (course work 80%)
except English 12 - 40% (course work 60%)
ELECTIVES
APPLIED SKILLS
FINE ARTS
Business Education 10, Accounting 11, 12, ART 9, 10, 11, 12:
Marketing 11, 12 & Economics 12
•Foundations
•Drawing and Painting
Drafting and Design 10, 11
•Ceramics and Sculpture
Fashion Sewing Basics or Textiles 10, 11,
12
Food Fundamentals 10, Global
Gourmet 11, 12
Information Technology 10; Computer
Programming 11, 12
Internet Technology 10 (Web Design),
Electronic Design & Publishing 11, 12
Technology 10 General, Area specific 11
and 12
Yearbook 10, 11, 12 (application process)
PHOTOGRAPHY 10, 11, 12
THEATRE 10, 11, 12:
•Drama - 10
•Theatre Performance – 11, 12
•Theatre Production – 11, 12
MUSIC 9, 10, 11, 12:
•Band (Concert & Jazz)
•Choir
•Strings
•Guitar (Beginner, Intermediate, Senior)
DANCE 10, 11, 12
•Performance
•Choreography
Credits
Graduation Requirements……. 48 credits
Electives………………………. + 28 credits
Graduation Transitions…….. + 4 credits
Credits to Graduate…………. = 80 credits
Graduation Transitions:
•30 Hours Work Experience (paid or volunteer as of Grade 10 onwards)
•150 minutes per week of Physical Activity
Gr. 12 Approved Academic Courses for Admission to
BC Universities
Languages:
French Spanish Japanese Mandarin
** Challenge exams & transfer credits not calculated in admission *****
Sciences:
Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
AP Chemistry
English:
English, AP English Literature
Math:
Pre Calculus, Calculus
Social Studies :
Geography, History, Law, BC First Nations,
AP Psychology
Business:
Economics
SFU also accepts: Social Justice 12
** for all Universities and Programs, please consult the specific
school’s website for list of requirements and approved courses
Science
BC Universities - Faculty of Sciences
English 11
English 12
Pre-Calculus 11
Pre Calculus 12
Chemistry 11
Science 12
Physics 11
Science 12
(SFU required/UBC recommended)
Calculus 12 recommended
Lang.11
Social Studies 11
Additional Approved Course 12
recommended
**** Engineering - English 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Physics 12, Chemistry 12 ****
BC Universities - Faculty of Arts
English 11
English 12
Pre Calculus 11 (UBC) or
Foundations 11 (SFU)
Science11
Foundations 12 (UBC) or
Approved Course 12
Approved Course 12
Social Studies 11
Approved Course 12
Language 11
Language 12 recommended
Additional Approved Course 12
recommended
BC Universities - Faculty of Commerce
English 11
English 12
Pre Calculus 11
Pre Calculus 12
Science 11
Approved Course 12
Social Studies 11
Approved Course 12
Language 11
Economics 12 Recommended
Additional Business Courses
Recommended - Accounting
and Marketing
Sample Personal Profile/Supplemental
Video Interview (UBC)
Areas to Consider:
 Life experiences
 Extracurricular involvement
 Teams
 Clubs
 Work/Volunteer
 Reflection on these topics
Langara
Admission Requirements – High School Graduation
Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees offered
University Transfer Program – 2yrs
Less cost, smaller classes, more supports
Application opens October 1st - first come first serve
www.langara.bc.ca
Summer School
ALL GRADES - Remedial Courses (4 weeks) – 40-49%
ONLY GRADES 10, 11, 12 - Completion Courses (6 weeks)
retake a course if you have less than 40%
OR to complete the next level of course
Summer School Calendar (available in May) www.continuinged.ca
QUESTIONS?
Contact Information:
Grade 8 into 9……….Mr. Smith – csmith@vsb.bc.ca
Grade 9 into 10……..Ms. French – hfrench@vsb.bc.ca
Grade 10 into 11…...Ms. Gates – ngates@vsb.bc.ca
Grade 11 into 12……Ms. Kartsonas – nkartsonas@vsb.bc.ca
Post-Secondary Information ….. Mr. Lam - jlam@vsb.bc.ca
Mr. Lam’s Blog: hambertuppercareercentre.wordpress.com