R. C. Palmer
Grade 10 & 11 Presentation
January 2014
GRADUATION PROGRAM
1. Required 48 credits:
• Language Arts 10, 11, 12
• Social Studies 10
• Social Studies 11 or 12
• Science 10
• Science 11 or 12
• Mathematics 10
• Mathematics 11 or 12
• Physical Education 10
• FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12
• Planning 10
12 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
2. Graduation Transitions
4 credits
3. Electives (Grade 10, 11 and 12)
TOTAL
28 credits
80 credits
*** A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level.
(This includes 4 credits for a Language Arts 12 course, but does not
include Graduation Transitions).
GRADUATION PLANNING CHECKLIST
PROVINICAL EXAMS
 Required for Social Studies 11, worth 20%
 Required for English 12, Communications 12
and First Nations Studies 12
 Grade 12 Provincial Exams worth 40%
(except First Nations Studies 12, worth 20%)
COURSE SELECTION
 Required Courses
Grade 11
• Language Arts 11*
• Mathematics 11*
• Science 11*
• Social Studies 11
• GraduationPlanning
* Multiple options available.
Grade 12
• Language Arts 12*
• Graduation Transitions 12
(not included in course selection)
 Elective Courses
Grade 11
• 3 elective choices
• Consider post-secondary
Grade 12
• 7 elective choices
• 3 must be grade 12
• Consider post-secondary
 http://palmer.sd38.bc.ca
 Course Selection Sheets due to math teachers by February 25.
ELL – English as a Second Language
 ELL level for next year is based on the Spring Assessment
ELL Level 1
ELL Level 2
ESL 1
ESL 1
ESL 1
MATH
ESL 2
ESL 2
ESL 2
MATH
PE*
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
SCIENCE
PE*
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELL Level 3
ELL Level 4
ESL 3
ESL 3
MATH
SCIENCE
ESL 4
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
PE*
SOCIAL STUDIES
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
*PE is required in Gr. 8, 9,10
ENGLISH (9 or 10)
PE*
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
*ELL 3 & 4 students in Grade 11
take Planning 10
FOR GRADE 11s . . .
 Required Courses – Options:
 Language Arts 11: Communications 11, English 11, English 11 Incentive
 Mathematics 11:
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11,
Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11,
Pre-Calculus 11 Enriched
 Science 11:
Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Environmental Science 11,
Physics 11, Science & Tech 11
 Social Studies 11:
 Grad Planning:
Social Studies 11, Social Studies 11 Incentive
Grad Planning, Grad Planning Online, Leadership
 Other Considerations:
 Fine Arts or Applied Skills Course
 Second Language Course
 District Career Programs
 Post Secondary Options
FOR GRADE 12s . . .
 Required Courses – Options:
 Language Arts 12:
Communications 12, English 12, AP English 12
 District Career Programs
• School Based Apprenticeship Programs
• College/University Based Programs
 Study Block
 Post Secondary Options…
GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
Students in grades 10 - 12 must complete the following
mandatory components:

Students need to perform an average of 150 minutes a
week of physical activity in grade 10, 11 and 12

A graduation transition plan that will help students
set goals for post-secondary education or career
pursuits

30 hours of work experience or community service.
Students who meet the standards will receive 4 credits
that count toward graduation.
POSSIBILITIES
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 Have a Plan A, B, C, etc.
 Places to start:
 www.careercruising.com
(Username: palmer, Password: career1)
 www.educationplanner.bc.ca
 Career Information Advisor/Counsellor
WHERE
 Find out where you can pursue further
studies/training in your chosen area.
(University? College? Private Institute? . . .
Local? Provincial? National? International?)
www.educationplanner.bc.ca
www.careercruising.com
 Consider more than 1 institution.
(There is no such thing as guaranteed admission).
 College vs University
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
 Check admission requirements for the
institution AND the program of study.
General Requirements vs Program Requirements
 Admission requirements are institutionspecific. (i.e. Admission to UBC Science is different
from SFU Science)
 Go to the institution’s website for the most
up-to-date information.
 Navigating Post-Secondary Websites
• Keywords: Prospective/Future Students
Undergraduate Studies/Programs
Admissions (BC/Yukon)
Admissions - Required Courses
Approved Grade 12 Courses
 Required Courses vs Courses for Admission
Average Calculation
HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE SELECTION
 Select a course load that will keep all of your
post-secondary options open.
 Select a course load that is manageable.
 Review and consider your extra-curricular
commitments - job, clubs, teams, etc.
 Factor in Grade 12 responsibilities applications for admissions, scholarships,
etc.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
 Applying to an American School?
• Need to write SAT/ACT
• Consult your Counsellor.
 Financing Post Secondary Studies
• Loans
• Bursaries
• Scholarships
www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/getstarted/welcome.htm
SCHOLARSHIPS
 Provincial Exam Scholarship
 Entrance Scholarships
 Special Affiliation Scholarships
 School Scholarship Program
 Career Centre News Website
http://www2.sd38.bc.ca/~CCNews@sd38.bc.ca
 www.studentawards.com
HELPFUL WEBSITES
 Graduation Program Information
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation
 Career Planning
www.educationplanner.bc.ca/careerdeveloper/
 Overview of options for post-secondary, training,
and careers in BC, Canada, abroad
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/careers/planning/educate
 Guide to BC’s Public Post Secondary Institutions
www.aved.gov.bc.ca/institutions/welcome.htm
SUMMER SCHOOL
 Remedial Summer School
 for students with INCOMPLETE standing (40 - 49%) in:
ENGLISH 8 – 11
MATH 8 - 11
SCIENCE 8 – 10
SOCIAL STUDIES 8 – 11
 Full Credit Summer School
 Students taking a full credit summer school course need to
make sure that they do not select the course on their program
planning sheet
NEED MORE HELP?
 Counsellors
Mrs. U. Pedersen
Mr. M. Bamford
Surnames A - K
Surnames L - Z
 Information Advisor
Mrs. M. Mayer
(Monday, Thursday, alternate Wednesdays)
 Program Planning Guide
http://palmer.sd38.bc.ca