COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT
Ms. Takada
A to H
Ms. Schneebeli
I to P
Mr. Reid
Q to Z
Students must plan for both grade 11 and 12 to
ensure that they have:
All courses required for graduation
The admission requirements for post
secondary or the required skills to gain
employment
Two plans for the future and a program that
leads to both
Personal Student Planning Guide to Graduation
Grade 8 Program
Grade 9 Program
Grade 10 Program
Grade 11 Program
Grade 12 Program
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Home Ec/Tech Ed
8
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
French
8
ELECTIVE
Planning 10 /
Elective
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Physical Education
8
Physical Education
9
Physical Education
10
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Science
8
Science
9
Science
10
Science
Course
ELECTIVE 12
Mathematics
8
Mathematics
9
Mathematics
10
Mathematics
Course
ELECTIVE 12
Humanities
8
Social Studies
9
Social Studies
10
Social Studies
11
ELECTIVE 12
Humanities
8
English
9
English
10
English 11 or
Communications
11
English 12 or
Communications
12
Grad Transition
Plan
Choose 1 Elective
Choose 3 Electives
Choose 3 Electives
Choose 4 Electives
Choose 7 Electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
English 10
English 11 or Communications 11
English 12 or Communications 12
Social Studies 10
SS 11 or Canadian Civics or BC First Nations Studies 12
Science 10
Science 11 or 12
Mathematics 10
Mathematics 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12
Planning 10
Graduation Transition Plan
Elective Courses
48 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
28 credits
TOTAL 80 credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To Graduate Students Need:
• eighty credits in Grade 10-12 (equivalent to 20 four credit courses).
This includes Required Courses, Graduation Transition Plan, and Elective
Courses.
• five Graduation Program Exams
English 10, Math 10, Science 10
Social Studies 11
English 12 or Communications 12
• a minimum of 4 courses (16 credits) at the Grade 12 level including English 12
or Communications 12
EXTRA CREDITS
Royal Conservatory of Music
External Language Assessment
Language Challenge Exam
Athletics, Coaches, and Officials Programs
Life Saving – Bronze Cross
First Aid
Cadet Courses – Air, Army or Sea
Driver Education
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
MATHEMATICS FLOW CHART
Mathematics 8
*(Essentials of Math 9)
Apprenticeship and Workplace
Math 10
Mathematics 9
Foundations of
Math and Pre-Calculus 10
Apprenticeship and Workplace
Math 11
Foundations of
Math 11
Apprenticeship and Workplace
Foundations of
Math 12
Math 12
Pre-Calculus
Math 11
Pre-Calculus
Math 12
Calculus 12 AP
* Burnett offers Essentials of Math 9 and there will be a class if enough students request the course.
SECOND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
A second language
is NOT required for graduation
A second language
is required for university
entrance
Four ways to get a second language:
Language 9, 10, 11
UBC requires a Language 11
UBC Arts recommends a Language 12
SFU requires a Beginners Language 11
Beginners Language 11 plus Language 11
Language Challenge Exam ( UBC will not use this exam in their
admission averages for approved grade 12 courses)
Community College (University Transfer)
may have to complete a second language at college depending on
your future course of studies
FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12
Students complete one 4 credit course
in either Fine Arts or Applied Skills in
Grade 10 or 11 or 12
FINE ARTS COURSES
ART
DANCE
DRAMA
MUSIC
APPLIED SKILLS COURSES
BUSINESS EDUCATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HOME ECONOMICS
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
PLANNING 10
This is a required 4 credits for graduation
Students will take a 2 credit Planning 10 combined
with an elective course in grade 10
The remaining 2 credits will be completed through
Conference days in grade 10, 11 and 12.
Requirements of the course will include:
Graduation Program
Education and Careers
Health
Finances
Graduation Transition Plan
Mandatory 4-credit assessment
Introduced in Planning 10
Students continue to develop transition
plan content in Grades 11 and 12
Graduation Transition Plan
Personal Health
1. 150 minutes of physical activity per week
2. Long-term Personal Healthy Living Plan
Community Connections
1. 30 Hours of work experience or community service
2. Reflect on Work/Community Experience
Career and Life
1. Develop a Comprehensive Transition Plan
2. Present selected components of the Transition Plan
Graduation Program Exams
Required Graduation Program Exams
English 10
Mathematics 10
Science 10
Social Studies 11
English or Com 12
Graduation Program Exams
Exam marks blended with course marks
Grade 10 and 11 exams worth 20%
Grade 12 exam worth 40%
Graduation Program Exam
Scholarship
A student will receive $1000 if he or she:
Is a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident.
Achieves at least a “B” final mark (exam
and school mark) in En12 or Com12.
Writes and passes an exam in each of the
5 Provincial exams subjects.
Ranks among the top 5000 grade 12
students on all 5 Provincial exams.
COURSE SELECTION SUMMARY OF COURSES
ART
013 Art 8
143 Visual Arts 9:
141 Visual Arts 9: General
Ceramics/Sculpture
241 Visual Arts 10: General
243 Visual Arts 10:
341 Art Foundations 11
Ceramics/Sculpture
441 Art Foundations 12
343 St Arts 11:
Ceramics/Sculpture
142 Visual Arts 9: 2D
242 Visual Arts 10: 2D
443 St Arts 12:
Ceramics/Sculpture
342 Studio Arts 11: 2D
442 Studio Arts 12: 2D
244 Media Arts 10 (Photography)
344 Media Arts 11 (Photography)
444 Media Arts 12 (Photography)
449 Studio Art 12 AP
BUSINESS EDUCATION
351 Accounting 11
452 Accounting 12
453 Financial Accounting 12
450 Data Management 12
407 Economics 12
406 Economics 12 (RVS)
451 Entrepreneurship 12
150 Keyboarding 9
350 Keyboarding 11
352 Marketing 11
454 Marketing 12
COMPUTER EDUCATION
257 Information Technology 9/10
355 ICT: Applied Digital Comm. 11
357 ICT: Computer Info Systems 11
358 ICT: Digital Media Development 11
457 ICT: Computer Info Systems 12
458 ICT: Digital Media Development 12
DRAMA
014 Drama 8
160 Drama 9
260 Drama 10 :Theatre Performance
360 Theatre Performance 11: Acting
460 Theatre Performance 12: Acting
161 Dance 9
261 Dance 10: Performance
361 Dance 11: Performance
461 Dance 12: Choreography
363 Th Performance 11: Directing/Script
463 Th Performance 12: Directing/Script
264 Theatre Company 10
364 Theatre Company 11
464 Theatre Company 12
ENGLISH
001 Humanities 8
301 English 11 Incentive
002 Humanities 8 Incentive
302 Communications 11
100 English 9
400 English 12
101 English 9 Incentive
401 English12 AP
200 English 10
402 Communications 12
201 English 10 Incentive
403 Literature 12
300 English 11
404 Writing 12
ELL
801/802/803 ELL 1/2 (Gr. 10 - 12)
804/805/806 ELL 1/2 (Gr. 8 & 9)
810/811
ELL 3 (Gr. 10 – 12)
812/813
ELL 3 (Gr. 8 & 9)
820
ELL 4 (Gr. 10 – 12)
821
ELL 4 (Gr. 8 & 9)
HOME ECONOMICS
010 Home Economics 8
371 Fashion Drawing & Textiles 11
467 Fashion Design 12
165 Food Studies 9/10
366 Foods Studies 11
169 Textile Arts & Crafts 9
465 Foods Studies 12
369 Textile Arts & Crafts 11
469 Textile Arts & Crafts 12
166 Textiles Studies 9/10
167 Textiles & Fashion Illust. 9/10
368 Textiles Studies 11
466 Textiles Studies 12
370 Human Ecology 11
468 Human Ecology 12
LANGUAGES
138 Mandarin 9
009 French 8
238 Mandarin 10
136 French 9
339 Beginner’s Mandarin 11
236 French 10
340 Mandarin 11
336 French 11
438 Mandarin 12
436 French 12
135 Spanish 9
137 Japanese 9
235 Spanish 10
237 Japanese 10
239 Spanish 10 (RVS)
337 Beginner’s Japanese 11
333 Beginner's Spanish 11
338 Japanese 11
335 Spanish 11
437 Japanese 12
347 Spanish 11 (RVS)
435 Spanish 12
455 Spanish 12 (RVS)
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MATHEMATICS
005 Mathematics 8
006 Mathematics 8 Incentive
120 Mathematics 9
121 Mathematics 9 Incentive
122 Essentials of Math 9
320 Pre-Calculus 11
321 Pre-Calculus 11 Incentive
324 Foundations of Math 11
322 Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics 11
420 Pre-Calculus Math 12
421 Pre-Calculus Math 12 Incentive
220 Foundations of Mathematics 424 Foundations of Math 12
and Pre-Calculus 10
422 Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics 12
221 Foundations of Mathematics
and Pre-Calculus 10 Incentive
423 Calculus 12 AP
222 Apprenticeship and
Workplace Mathematics 10
MUSIC
018 Music 8 - Concert Band Beginners
176 Music 9 - Concert Band Beginners
276 Music 10 - Concert Band Beginners
017 Music 8 - Concert Band
173 Music 9 - Concert Band
273 Music 10 - Concert Band
373 Instrumental Music 11: Concert Band
473 Instrumental Music 12: Concert Band
174 Music 9 - Jazz Band
274 Music 10 - Jazz Band
374 Instrumental Music 11: Jazz Band
474 Instrumental Music 12: Jazz Band
016 Music 8 - Concert Choir
175 Music 9 - Concert Choir
275 Music 10 - Concert Choir
375 Choral Music 11 - Concert Choir
475 Choral Music 12 - Concert Choir
015 Music 8 - Guitar
178 Music 9 - Guitar
278 Music 10 - Guitar
378 Instrumental Music 11: Guitar
478 Instrumental Music 12: Guitar
177 Music: Composition 9
377 Music: Composition &
Technology 11
477 Music: Composition &
Technology 12
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
003 Physical Education 8
115 Physical Education 9
215 Physical Education 10
216 Physical Education 10 I
218 PE Powerfit 10 T and C I
318 PE Powerfit 11 T and C I
418 PE Powerfit 12 T and C I
319 PE Powerfit 11 T and C II
419 PE Powerfit 12 T and C II
219 PE Girlfit 10
315 PE Girlfit 11
416 PE Girlfit 12
314 Community Recreation 11
414 Community Recreation 12
434 Health Science 12
230 Rec. Leadership 10 (RVS )
330 Rec. Leadership 11 (RVS)
439 Rec. Leadership 12 (RVS)
PLANNING 10
240 Planning 10 / Visual Arts 10
249 Planning 10 / Business Education 10
267 Planning 10 / Foods Studies 10
281 Planning 10 / Technology 10
888 Planning 10 (RVS)
SCIENCE
007 Science 8
008 Science 8 Incentive
127 Science 9
128 Science 9 Incentive
227 Science 10
228 Science 10 Incentive
327 Biology 11
427 Biology 12
426 Biology 12 AP
329 Chemistry 11
429 Chemistry 12
430 Chemistry 12 AP
331 Earth Science 11
431 Geology 12
332 Physics 11
432 Physics 12
433 Physics 12 AP
334 Science & Technology 11
SPECIALITY PROGRAMS
396 Leadership 11 (in school)
496 Leadership 12 (in school)
397 Peer Tutoring 11 (RVS)
497 Peer Tutoring 12 (RVS)
246 Yrbook Journalism 9/10 (RVS)
346 Yrbook Journalism 11 (RVS)
246 Yrbook Journalism 12 (RVS)
498 Study Block
896 Leadership 11 (RVS)
996 Leadership 12 (RVS)
SOCIAL STUDIES
107 Social Studies 9
108 Social Studies 9 Incentive
207 Social Studies 10
208 Social Studies 10 Incentive
307 Social Studies 11
308 Social Studies 11 Incentive
309 Civic Studies 11
408 Geography 12
409 History 12
413 History 12 (RVS)
411 Social Justice 12
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
010 Industrial Education 8
184 Electronics Level I (Gr. 9)
384 Electronics Level 1 (Gr.10-12)
484 Electronics Level II Robotics
182 Engineer Draft & Design I (Gr. 9)
382 Engineer Draft & Design I (Gr.10-12)
482 Engineer Drafting & Design II
181 Metalwork Level I (Gr. 9)
483 Engineer Drafting & Design III
386 Metalwork Level I (Gr. 10-12)
485 Engineer Drafting & Design IV
487 Metalwork Level II
488 Metalwork Level III
187 Animation Tech Level I (Gr. 9)
383 Animation Tech Level I (Gr.10-12)
183 Technology Level I (Gr. 9)
490 Animation Tech Level II
388 Technology Level I (Gr. 10-12)
499 Animation Tech Level III
489 Technology Level II
491 Animation Tech Level IV
492 Entrepreneur Technology
185 Woodworking Level I (Gr. 9/)
380 Carpentry & Joinery Level I (Gr.10-12)
381 Carpentry & Joinery Level II
481 Carpentry & Joinery Level III
CAREER PREPARATION WORK EXPERIENCE 12A
520 Business Education WEX
535 Career Connections WEX
521 Computer Drafting WEX
522 Construction WEX
523 Electrical WEX
524 Fashion Design WEX
539 Health Science WEX
525 Home Economics WEX
536 Human Services WEX
526 Info/Comm Technology WEX
527 Machine Shop WEX
528 Metal Fabrication WEX
537 Music WEX
530 Science WEX
529 Sport & Recreation WEX
531 Theatre WEX
532 Theatre Technical WEX
534 Visual Arts/Graphics WEX
ELL LEVEL
Assume that it takes two semesters to
move a level
If in the same level for both semesters this
year, then go up one level next year
If you changed levels this year, stay in the
current level for one more semester
ELL Credit Courses
4 Credits will be given towards graduation for:
ELL Level 1 
YELL 10
ELL Level 2 
YELL 11
ELL Level 3 
YELL 12
ELL Level 4 
No Credit
ELL PROGRAM
LEVEL 1
ELL-1
ELL-1
ELL-1
ELECTIVE
MATH 11
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
(3 blocks ELL)
ELL PROGRAM
LEVEL 2
ELL-2
ELL-2
ELL-2
MATH 11
ELECTIVE
A Science 10
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
(3 blocks ELL)
ELL PROGRAM
LEVEL 3
ELL-3
ELL-3
MATH 11
SCIENCE 11
PLANNING 10
SOCIALS 11
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
(2 blocks ELL)
.
ELL PROGRAM
GRADE 11 • LEVEL 4
ELL-4
English 10 or 11
a Math 11
a Science 11
Socials 11
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
FAILS AND INCOMPLETES
(Academic Course Results)
INCOMPLETE (40 TO 49%)
go to Summer School to complete the course
4 weeks in July
1 ½ hours per day per course
in the AM.
Can take 1 or 2 courses
The incomplete grade is changed in August to a PASS
or FAIL
FAILS
(0 to 39%)
All compulsory courses must be repeated if failed
(English, Socials, Math, Science, PE)
Example: If you fail Math 10, take Math 10 in first semester of
grade 11 and then take Math 11 in second semester.
J.N. BURNETT SECONDARY SCHOOL
5011 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V7C 1E6
Phone: 604-668-6478
Fax: 604-668-6484
Catchment School___________________________________
Student No.________
Present School__________________Male
Female
Birthdate:Yr___Mo___Day___
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Street address________________________________
Home Phone _________________
Students who have already completed and passed a course (ie: at summer school,
on-line, at a previous school etc.) are not guaranteed the opportunity to repeat the course to
upgrade their mark or to take the next level course at Burnett. Space in courses is limited, and
priority must be given to those students taking the course for the first time.
CURRENT COURSES
Grade 11 REQUESTS
code #
Alternate Electives
En 10
En 11 or En 11 I or Com 11
300
1. Mk 11 352
Socials 10
Socials 11
307
2. P.E. 11 314
Math 10
a Math 11
321
3. Metal Level II 487
Science 10
a Science 11
Ph 11
332
P.E. 10
Elective
Ch 11
329
French 10
Elective
Fr 11
336
Plan 10/Bus. Ed
Elective
ICT 11
356
Choose 2
Foods 9/10
Elective
Foods 11
366
Choose 1 then 3
Incentive
Elective: out of timetable
CURRENT COURSES
Grade 11 REQUESTS
code #
Alternate Electives
1. Mk 11 352
En 10
En 11 or En 11 I or Com 11
300
Socials 10 Failed
Socials 11
307 -2 2. P.E. 11 314
Math 10
a Math 11
320
Science 10
a Science 11
Ph 11
332
P.E. 10
Elective
Ch 11
329
French 10
Elective
Fr 11
336
Plan 10/Bus.Ed.10
Elective
SS 10
207 - 1
Foods 9/10
Elective
Foods 11
366
Elective: out of timetable
3. Textiles 11 368
Take 1st sem
Will you have completed the Planning 10 (2 credit course) at the end of this year?
X yes
Socials 10
Course which must be taken 1st semester ___________________________
This year’s ELL level:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Important Information for your Counsellor
PARENTS – Please read before signing:
I have read the course planning booklet and understand the requirements of the Graduation
Program (grades 10-12) as well as the individual course requirements. Parents who have
questions/concerns with regard to the above are asked to contact the school for clarification.
________________________
Student Signature
______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
no
CURRENT COURSES
Grade 11 REQUESTS
code #
Alternate Electives
ELL 4- 820 1. Mk 11 352
ELL 3
En 11 or En 11 I or Com 11
ELL 3
Socials 11
307
2. P.E. 11 314
Math 10
a Math 11
320
3. Animation I 383
Science 10
a Science 11
Ph 11
332
P.E. 10
Elective
Ch 11
329
Elective
Mand 11
340
Socials 10
Elective
ICT 11
356
Plan 10/Visual Art 10
Elective
Mandarin 10
En 10
Elective: out of timetable
200 -2
Must take 2nd sem
Will you have completed the Planning 10 (2 credit course) at the end of this year?
X yes
ELL 4
Course which must be taken 1st semester ___________________________
This year’s ELL level:
3
3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Important Information for your Counsellor
PARENTS – Please read before signing:
I have read the course planning booklet and understand the requirements of the Graduation
Program (grades 10-12) as well as the individual course requirements. Parents who have
questions/concerns with regard to the above are asked to contact the school for clarification.
________________________
Student Signature
______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
no
Program Planning Sheets
DUE
Thursday, February 27