COURSE SELECTION 2016-2017
INTRODUCTIONS
School Administration
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Ms. Susan Montabello, Principal
Mr. Cesare Martino, Vice-Principal
Mr. David Mushens, Vice-Principal
Counselling Department
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Mr. Steve Bermann
A - K
Mr. Amarjit Sidhu
L - Z
Course Selection
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
The course selection form is like a contract
Schools are staffed and timetabled according to the
information on these forms
Only those courses that have a sufficient number of
students registered will be offered
Course Selection
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Students are required to take 8 courses
Only students with incomplete timetables or errors
will be allowed course corrections in September
Please check course verification forms carefully
Something for Everyone!
Course Selection Process
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Course Selection Grade Presentations
Grade 11 - 12
February 16 & 17
Grade 10 - 11
February 18 & 19
Grade 9 - 10
February 23 & 24
Grade 8 - 9
February 25 & 26
ELL
February 27
Presentations and individual consultation
Students complete course selection online
Online course selection closes March 4th
Hand in course selection with parent signature
What’s New This Year For Course Selection?
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Course selection will be done online this
year.
Students will receive a login password
and will enter their courses at home with
parental guidance.
A paper copy will be collected at the end
of course selection presentation.
Grade 9 Program
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Foundation Studies
English 9
Social Studies 9
Mathematics 9
Science 9
Physical Education 9
Selected Studies
Electives
Language
Fine Art
Applied Skill
Students are expected to take 8 courses
Cariboo Hill
Grade 10 Program
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Foundation Studies
English 10
Social Studies 10
Science 10
Mathematics 10
Physical Education 10
Planning 10*
Selected Studies
Electives
Language
Fine Art
Applied Skill
Students are expected to take 8 courses, but may choose to take
additional coursework offered outside the timetable
Cariboo Hill
Math Options for Grades 9 & 10
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Grade 9
Foundations of Math 9
Foundations of Math 9 Honours
(80% or higher in Math 8 and
teacher recommendation)
Grade 10
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10
(Below 60% in Math 9)
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Honours
Language Elective Options
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
A second language is not required for graduation,
but is required for direct admission to some
universities
French 9, 10, 11
Spanish 9, 10, 11 or
Intro Spanish 11 Spanish 11
Grade 9 and 10 Electives
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Fine Arts:
Art
Dance
Band/Beginner’s Band Choir
Drama
Theatre Production
Applied Skills:
Business Computer Applications
Drafting
Home Ec./Textiles
Applications
Mechanics
Power &
Woodwork
Leadership
Business Education
Electronics
Intro Computer
Transportation
Energy
Graduation Requirements
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
80 credits over Grades 10, 11, 12
Including…
English 10, 11 & 12 or Communications 11 & 12 or English 12:
First Peoples
Social Studies 10 & 11 or BC First Nations 12
Science 10 & 11 or 12
Mathematics 10 & 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, or 11, or 12
Planning 10
Graduation Transitions 12
Graduation Requirements
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Five Mandatory Provincial Exams
1. English 10 (worth 20%)
2. Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 or
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 (worth 20%)
3. Science 10 (worth 20%)
4. Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12 (worth 20%)
5. English 12 or English 12: First Peoples or
Communications 12 (worth 40%)
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Questions?
Please contact your child’s counsellor
Visit our website for Course Selection Info:
cariboo.sd41.bc.ca
Grade 11 & 12 Programs
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Foundation Studies
English 11 or
Communications 11
Social Studies 11 or
BC First Nations 12
A Science 11
A Mathematics 11
Foundation Studies
English 12 or English 12:
First Peoples or
Communications12
Grade 12*
Grade 12*
Grade 12*
Grad Transitions 12
Students are expected to take 8 courses, but may choose to take
additional coursework offered outside the timetable
Cariboo Hill
Graduation Requirements 12
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Ms. Larisch
150 minutes/week of physical activity
30 hours of work experience or community service
A student-led interview in grade 12
A graduation transition plan that will help students
set goals for post-secondary education or career
pursuits
Advancement/AP
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Students are now able to accelerate within the school year in
order to incorporate AP classes into their educational program:
AP English
AP Economics
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science A*
AP Psychology
AP Macroeconomics
AP Biology
AP Statistics
AP courses offer:
access to rigorous college-level work
exploration of subjects at a deeper level of learning
confidence, time management and study skills
advanced research and communication skills
creative, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Advancement/AP
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Benefits of AP:
AP can replace a grade 12 ministry course for graduation
AP class mark/grade can be used as an admission course for
university applications in place of a ministry course
Optional AP May exam mark can be used for first year
university course credit (4=86%, 5=96%)
ie. AP Statistics = Stat 101(3)/SFU or Stat 200(3)/UBC
ie. AP Biology = BISC 101(4) & BISC 102(4)/SFU
BIOL 1st year(8)/UBC
IDS – Independent Directed Studies
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Independent Directed Studies:
allows students to study in more detail a topic of their
interest
area of study extends learning from a ministry course
offers an independent but supported program of
study
earns 1 credit for every 30 hours of study, up to 4
credits=120 hours
Talk to your counsellor…
Apply at: burnaby.online@sd41.bc.ca
External Credits
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
External credits may be obtained in areas outside of school
Music, Dance, Drama
Language Certificates/Assessments/Challenge
Sports, Athletics, Coaching
Cadets, 4-H, Guides, Scouts
Water Safety, First Aid
ICBC Driver Training
Career Programs
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Ms. Karen Jackson
Something for Everyone!
Career Preparation Program
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
WEX 12A is an elective, four-credit course for Grade 11 and 12
students with credit granted at the end of Grade 12
Organized into eight program areas:
Business
Fine Arts
Fitness
Health
Liberal Arts
Science
Tourism
Trades & Technology
90 hours of work experience that provides a unique source of
valuable experience and information that directly impacts postsecondary decisions
CPWE 12
Industry Training Programs
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
These programs offer a unique partnership with post-secondary
institutions or local industries.
Students can:
begin formal apprenticeship training
earn graduation credits
gain recognized industry certification
develop industry-standard portfolios of their work
make invaluable connections in their chosen field
Ms. Jackson Will Be Visiting Classes To Discuss
ACE-IT And Work Experience Programs
Industry Training Programs
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training (ACE-IT)
Automotive Collision Repair
Auto Refinishing & Prep
Auto Service Technician
Carpentry
Construction Electrician
Cooks Training
Hair Stylist
Metal Fabrication
Plumbing
Baking
Painting & Decorating
Pipefitting
Computer Network Technician
Fitness Leadership Instructor
Hotel & Event Management
Film & Broadcast
Graphics/Media Arts
Music Production & Technology
Industry Training Programs
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Two new programs!:
• Mechatronics (Robotics) (South)
• Health Sciences Program (Gr 12’s) (Afternoons at
Moscrop/BCIT)
Questions re: Career Programs or
Industry Training Programs?
Email: Karen.Jackson@sd41.bc.ca
General University Requirements
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
English 12 (min. 60% for SFU & 70% UBC)
Academic 12
Academic 12
Academic 12
Math requirements 11/12* (min. 60% SFU)
Language requirements 11*
Program Requirements?
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Faculty of Science at SFU
Faculty of Science at UBC
English 12
English 12
Precalculus12
Precalculus 12
Two of: Bi 12, Ch 12, Ph 12
Geol 12, Geo 12
One of: Bi 12, Ch 12, Ph 12,
Geol 12
One Additional Academic 12
Physics 11/Chemistry 11
Physics 11/Chemistry 11
September 2013 admission averages for Faculty of Science:
UBC-Van 88%, UBC-OK 75%, SFU 87%, UVIC 75%
Application Dates
Deadline for University Applications:
UBC – January 31
SFU/UVIC – Feb 28
Langara
Begin October
Thompson Rivers University
Begin October
U Fraser Valley
Begin October
Douglas
Begin October
Kwantlen
Begin November
ECUAD
Deadline January 15
Capilano
Deadline March 31
BCIT – Ongoing And Program Dependent
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Questions?
Please contact your child’s counsellor
Attend Post-Secondary Night in November
Visit our website for Course Selection Info:
cariboo.sd41.bc.ca
Cariboo Hill Secondary School