WELCOME TO
NORTH DELTA SECONDARY
PARENT NIGHT
2012
Counselling Department
• Mr. McGill, Counsellor , Grade 11s and Grade
12 (Gl-O)
• Ms. Cipriano, Counsellor, Grade 10 & Grade 12
(P –Z)
& All International Students
• Ms. Symonds, Counsellor, Grade 9 & Grade 12
(A –Gi)
• Ms. Gillis, Counsellor, Grade 8
• Ms. Dhanoa, Career Advisor – All Students
Grade 9 Courses:
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English 9
Socials 9
Science 9
Math 9 or Core Math 9 or Math 9 Honours
PE 9 Boys or Girls
Elective (may be a language 9)
Elective (must be a Fine Arts or Applied Skills)
Elective
Grade 10 Courses
• *English 10
• *Science 10
• *Math 10: Foundations & Precalculus,
Foundations & Precalculus Honours, or
Applications & Workplace
• Socials 10
• PE 10 Boys, Girls, or Leadership
• Planning 10
• Elective
• Elective
• * = Provincial Exam
Grade 11 Courses
• English 11 or Communications 11
• Math 11: Precalculus, Precalculus
Honours, Foundations, or Applications &
Workplace
• Science 11: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or
Science & Technology
• Socials 11 – Provincial Exam
• Elective
• Elective
• Elective
• Elective
Grade 12 Courses
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English 12 or Communications 12
Grade 12 Elective 1
Grade 12 Elective 2
Grade 12 Elective 3
Elective 4
Elective 5
Elective 6
Elective 7
Graduations Transitions
**Must have a Fine Arts OR Applied Skills
in Gr. 10, 11 OR 12
Course Planning cont.
1. Career Cruising
www.careercruising.com
o User name: north
o Password: delta
2. Education Planner
www.educationplanner.ca/
3. North Delta Career Centre- Ms. Dhanoa
http://ndcareercentre.weebly.com/
Career Centre Services
Your future starts here!
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Scholarships
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Post Secondary Education
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Career Development/ Delta School District Career
Programs
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Volunteer Connections
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Testing Resources
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Enrichment Programs
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Computerized Career Cruising Program:
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*See Career Centre Website or the back of the handout
to get a complete list of services available
Career Centre Website
• Go to www.ndcareercentre.weebly.com
• Or North Delta Secondary website under
Careers tab
From ND to...
So many choices
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“What are you gonna do with your life Jenny?
Jenny: Hmmm, maybe go to …
College, University, Trades school, go to a university in New
York or maybe even Australia?
Mom: Don’t worry Jenny, I figure it all out for you!
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What can parents do to help their children make good
choices with courses here at North Delta ?
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Review NDSS course book available on the school website,
download the booklet with course lists, review with your child
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Attend ND’s information nights
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Open houses (ie Trades Open House)
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Parent/Teacher Nights
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Make appointments to visit with subject teachers
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Make an appointment with child’s school counsellors
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Make an appointment at the Career Centre
Parents of ND students are invited to
following annual event
SCHOLARSHIP & POST SECONDARY EDUCATION EVENING
*Annual event happens in November, check school calendar
NORTH DELTA POST SECONDARYINFORMATION NIGHT
*Annual Event happens in December, check school calendar
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The courses that students choose will have an impact on their
ability to be successful in high school and in their future lives and
careers.
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The different types of courses in high school take students on
different “pathways” that lead to university, college, apprenticeships,
or directly to work
Two courses that open up many
pathways for post secondary
education:
1.Math
2. English
NEW MATH PATHWAYS
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Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics
This pathway is designed to provide
students with the
mathematical understandings and
critical-thinking skills
identified for entry into the majority of
trades and for
direct entry into the work force
Foundations of Mathematics
This pathway is designed to provide
students with the mathematical
understandings and critical-thinking skills
identified for
post-secondary studies in programs that do
not require the study
of theoretical calculus
Further information about these pathways can
be found at:
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/irp_math.htm
Pre-calculus
This pathway is designed to provide
students with the mathematical
understandings and critical-thinking skills
identified for
entry into post-secondary programs that
require the study of
theoretical calculus.
ND 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. 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 NOT
OFFERRED
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
Choosing the Math level that is
right for you
• If you are unsure of which Math level to
choose, you can consult with. . . .
• Math Teachers
• Counsellors
• Career Advisor (Ms. Dhanoa)
Grade 12 English!
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After completing the course, students are required to write the BC
Provincial English 12 exam worth 40% of their final
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English 12 is required for Post-secondary Admission
(Communications 12 is accepted only by colleges)
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Post Secondary Institutions have various standards for English 12.
Each College, Technical Institute or University has set admission
standards that must be met.
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Students that don’t meet the English requirements have several
options, ie LPI Tests, English Placement Tests, IELTS, TOEFL,
ETC. (students are encouraged to come to the Career Centre for
details)
Provincial Exams:
GRADUATION
• Students are required to write the English
12 or Communications 12 provincial exam
• All other grade 12 provincial exams are
optional and the student decides whether
they wish to write it.
The BC post-secondary system is
unique in North America.
• It offers excellent opportunities for students to begin their
studies at a college or institute then transfer to a variety of
post-secondary institutions offering degrees.
Admission to College or
Technical/Trade School
• Colleges: (Kwantlen, UFV, Douglas, Capilano, Langara)
– Programs require high school graduation
– Specialty programs have specific requirements
• Technical or Trade School (BCIT, VCC)
– Most programs require high school graduation
– Each program has specific requirements and
application dates
*Tip, Colleges will admit a student with a “C” in English 12 but
once the student gets there they realize they have to spend
extra money on course upgrades
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Note: Students are responsible for checking websites for specific admission and
program entry requirements
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITY COLLEGES
/TECHNICAL INSITUTIONS OFFER:
• Certificates
• Diplomas
• Associate Degrees (Arts, Sciences, Business)
• University Transfer Programs
• Degree Programs
DEBUNKING THE COLLEGE
MYTHS
Myth 1: College is an easier alternative to university.
Myth 2: College is for kids who can't get into university.
Myth 3: I won't be able to continue my post-secondary
education in university if I start out in college.
Examples of projected growth occupations requiring two
years or less of post-secondary education
(*According to BC Labour Market 2012 Info)
Electricians
Child Care Workers
Cooks
Office Managers
Food Service Managers
Accounting Clerks
Electricians
Carpenters
Sales Representatives
Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Air Craft Mechanic
Dental Assistants
Mental Health Workers
Chefs
Broadcast Technicians
Purchasing Agents
Medical Secretaries
Science Technicians
Recreation Workers
Web Designer
Fire Fighter
Electronic Service
Technicians
Medical
Orthotic/Prosthetic
Technologists/Technicians Technicians
Licensed Practical Nurse
Continuing Care Workers
Aides
Legal Assistant
Computer Support
Technicians
Medical Equipment
Technician
Paramedics
WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY
ARTS/SCIENCE TRANSFER
PROGRAM?
A University Transfer program is where a
student will attend a College and take up
to 60 Credits and then transfer to the
University as a third year student.
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BENEFITS OF A UNIVERSITY
TRANSFER PROGRAM.
There are many benefits for a student to take
the University Transfer program:
* Smaller class sizes
* Costs less
* More support from faculty
* More support from peers
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• ARTS: Criminology, Languages, Journalism, Political
Science, Psychology, History Georgraphy, Culinary, Music,
Drama, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Counselling,
Philosophy, Social Work, etc.
• SCIENCE: Health, Math, Computers, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Botany, Zoology, Environment, Food,
Engineering, etc.
• BUSINESS: Accounting, Administration, Human
Resources, Management, Economics, Marketing,
Advertising, etc.
• TRADES: Masonary, Welding, Electrician, Plumbing,
Construction, Metal Fabricator, Roofer, Ware-houser, etc.
University Requirements
• Each University has different entrance
requirements.
• Check each University and program of
interest carefully so you can ensure that you
have the necessary courses.
• Some Universities require 4 Gr. 12 academic
courses
• Some Universities require 5 Gr. 12 academic
courses
• Some programs require Math 12, some only require
Math 11 (Check level of Math required accordingly)
• BC Universities require a Grade 11 second language (SFU
accepts Beginners Language 11 & UVIC does not require a
language 11, except for Humanities)
• BC Colleges do not require a second language
• Most Ontario Universities do not require a second language
Types of Languages
• French 8-12
• Spanish - Beginning Spanish 11, Spanish 11-12
• Punjabi – Beginning Punjabi 11, Punjabi 11
• Challenge Exams
Language Challenge Exams
• For those students with a background in
Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi,
Korean, German and others
• they may apply to write a challenge
exam to earn language 11 and 12 credits
• see your counsellor for more information
Grade 12 Courses Used to calculate university admission averages *This is a
general list, each institution, each faculty and each program varies, so students
need to double check at the Career Centre, their Counsellor or Institutions.
*Not all courses are offered at North Delta Secondary
•Biology 12
•Calculus 12
•Chemistry 12
•Computer Information Systems 12
•Computer Programming 12
•Economics 12
•English Literature 12
•English 12 or English 12
•French 12
••Geography 12
•Geology 12
•German 12
•History 12
•Japanese 12
•Law 12
•Mandarin 12
•Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (but not both)
•Physics 12
•Punjabi 12
•Social Justice 12
•Spanish 12
•Sustainable Resources 12
University Admission Averages – Fall 2011
UBC-Vancouver
Arts
Science
Human Kinetics
Engineering
Commerce
mid-high 80’s
high 80’s-low 90’s
high 80’s-low 90’s
mid-high 80’s
84% minimum
UBC-Okanagan
Engineering midArts
Human Kinetic
Nursing
Science
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Applied Science
Arts/Social Sciences
Science
Business
mid-high 80’s
mid-high 80’s
mid-high 80’s
80% min
high 70’s
mid to high 70’d
high 70’s-low 80’s
mid 80’s
mid-high 70’s
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Humanities
Social Science
Engineering
Sciences
Fine Arts
Business
Writing
75%
75%
77%
75%
75%
83%
87%
Basic B.C. University Entrance
Requirements
• English 11, Pre-Calculus 11 Math (Foundations Math 11 is
accepted by certain universities) Socials 11,
Academic Science 11, Language 11
• English 12 and 3 to 4 approved academic12-level courses
• Almost all programs require around 80% or higher for
admission
Note: Students are responsible for checking websites for specific admission and
program entry requirements
SFU requires minimum 60% in both Math 11 and English 12 and accepts
Beginner’s Language 11
UBC Entrance is based on the following courses
Plus a Student Personal Profile:
ARTS:
English 12 and 3 other provincially examinable
courses (Foundations Math 11 with a B acceptable)
SCIENCE:
English 12, Ma 12 Pre-Calculus, Physics 11,
Chemistry 11, at least one from Bi 12, Ch 12,
Geol 12, or Physics 12 and one other provincially
examinable course
ENGINEERING: English 12, Chemistry 11 & Chemistry 12,
Pre-Calculus Ma 12, Physics 11 & Physics 12
COMMERCE:
English 12, Math 12 & 2 other prov. Exam courses
• All Canadian Universities look at
Grade 10 and 11 courses to see that
they have been completed
successfully.
• All Canadian Universities calculate
admission averages on 4 or 5 Grade
12 academic courses only .
U.S. Applications
• All U.S. Universities require SAT scores
• SAT exams are best written in the spring of
Grade 11
• PSAT’s can be written in October of Grade 10
– See www.collegeboard.com to register
– *See Ms. Dhanoa regarding SAT & PSAT
information
Applying to
Post-Secondary Schools
• Ms. Dhanoa runs lunch-time post secondary
sessions to assist grade 12s with their applications
• Apply on-line: www.applybc.ca
– BC schools: self-report marks online or wait till
Ministry transfers data. No paper transcript
necessary
• Generally:
– BC Universities: apply by Feb. 28th (UBC Jan. 31st)
– Douglas College: apply beginning October 15th
– Other institutions and BCIT: check specific program
deadlines
– Eastern Universities: apply before Christmas
WHAT ARE THE YEARLY TUITION
FEES FOR SCHOOLS?
Douglas
$2712.00
Langara
$2547.00
UBC
$4608.0
SFU
$4914.00
UVIC
$4895.40
Kwantlen
$3706.50
BCIT & VCC
Cost depends on
program
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How do I finance my
education?
• Funding may come from one or more of the
following sources
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Savings and current income
Family support
Registered Education Savings Plans
Student loans
Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards
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Student Loans
Student loans are money that is borrowed
and repaid once you are finished your
education.
There are two ways of getting student loans.
1) Government: National Student Loan Service.
Please go to https://nslsc.canlearn.ca for more info
1)
Private Banks & Credit Unions will give student loans.
DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER PROGRAMS
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Career Programs
• Work Experience:
 School does placement in a field of
interest (4 credits)
• Apprenticeship:
 Every 120 hours of paid work under a
certified tradesperson or professional
earns you 4 credits (16 credits total)
• ACE – IT:
st year College or Technical Institute
 1
apprenticeship credit
Work Experience
- EXCELLENT “REAL LIFE” EXPERIENCE
-4 Credits for 90 hours of work
- must take 4 support courses, at least 2 at the Gr. 12 level
from the following focus areas:
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Fine Arts, Design & Media
Fitness & Recreation
Business & Applied Business
Health & Human Services
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Science & Applied Science
Tourism, Hospitality & Foods
Trades & Technology
Secondary SCHOOL Apprenticeship (SSA)
Excellent choice for students that want a head start with an
apprenticeship, receive credits and other benefits
• Student has to find your own placement with a qualified
tradesperson
• 4 credits for each 120 of paid employment – up to a maximum of
16 credits (480 hours)
• Attend school half time, work half time
• Opportunity to earn $1000 scholarship
ACE-IT and CTC Programs
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Ace it (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training)
Open to Gr. 11 and 12 students interested in entry-level trades
training.
Delta School District pays tuition cost (saving thousands of $$)
Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership with postsecondary institutions
North Delta Secondary On-site Programs:
• Apprenticeship Electrical level 1 Electrical
• Apprenticeship Carpentry level 1
*Other off-site programs available
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• Applications are picked up from Ms. Dhanoa
in the Career Centre and due before March 31, 2012
District Enhancement Program
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Grade 12 students can take post-secondary course while still in
high school and receive credits.
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Students may enroll in the September or January semester of each
academic year at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Students are responsible for tuition costs and related course costs.
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Course examples: English, French, Psychology, Math, Etc
SCHOLARSHIPS!
• TIPS TO WIN SCHOLARSHIP
• WHERE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS
• DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP &
AWARDS
• SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
*ALL COVERED EXTENSIVELY AT THE ANNUAL
ND SCHOLARSHIP EVENING EVENT IN NOVEMBER
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Scholarship and Bursary
Criteria may be based on:
• Academic achievement
• Leadership
• Community/volunteer
work
• Clubs and associations
• Athletics
• Participation in the arts
• Citizenship
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• Awards and distinctions
• School Nominations
• Involvement in
conferences
• Essay writing
• Supplemental
Applications
• Financial Need
Letters of recommendation
Read and complete the applications
carefully
Passport to Education
• Offered by the Ministry of Education
• Grades 10 -12
• Earn up to $1000 for post-secondary
Gr. 10 = $250
Gr. 11 = $250
Gr. 12 = $500
• For students demonstrating high achievement in academic
and non-academic areas
• Based on their best 5 subjects
• Awarded to approximately the top 30% of each grade
Provincial Examination
Scholarships NEW
• Students can qualify for a $1000 Ministry
scholarship based on 4 of their best
5provincial exam marks in:
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Math 10 Foundations or AW Math 10
English 10
Science 10
Socials 11or Sciences 11
English 12 or Communications 12 or Francais 12
What resources are available in the
ND Career Centre for Scholarships?
- File folders on individual scholarships
- DVD,Books, other resources on how to win
scholarships
- Current literature detailing awards
- Computers for students to do independent
research
- Assistance with applications
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SCHOOL & COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Dance
Hip Hop
Bhangra
School
Committees
“Grad
Committee”
“Water for
Africa”
AthleticTeams
Basketbal
Rugby
Vollyball
School
Clubs
Global Unity
Student Council
ETC
School
Extracurricular
Activities
School Plays
Musicals
“Aladdin
With A Bollywood Twist
School
Service
&
Volunteer
Athletic/Sports Teams
Basketbal
Rugby
Vollyball
Animal
Shelter
AIR CADETS
Community
Involvement
DELTA PARKS
& REC
SUMMER
CAMPS
NORTH CREST
CARE CENTRE
DELTA
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
• Course Scheduling
system opens the
evening of March 1.
• Course Scheduling closes
March 16th.