Planning for graduation and
beyond
• Make sure you have
the courses you
need to graduate in
Gr. 10.
• Make sure you have
the pre-requisite
courses necessary
for the program(s)
related to your
career goal(s).
Grade 10
Core:
1. English 10 (20% exam) - 4 credits
2. Socials 10
- 4 credits
3. Science 10 (20% exam)
- 4 credits
4. Math 10 (20% exam)
- 4 credits
-
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10
Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10
5. Physical Education 10
6. Planning 10
Electives:
7. _____________
8. ____________
AM/PM Elective(s)
9. ____________
- 4 credits
- 4 credits
______
______
______
Total # of Credits: _______
French Immersion Grade 10
Core:
1. Language Arts 10 (20% exam) - 4 credits
2. Francais Langue 10
- 4 credits
3. Sciences Humaines 10
-4 credits
4. Sciences Natural 10(20% exam)-4 credits
5. Math 10 (20% exam)
- 4 credits
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10
Foundations Math 10
6. Physical Education 10
- 4 credits
7. Planning 10
- 4 credits
Electives:
8. ____________
AM/PM Elective(s)
9. ____________
______
______
Grade 11
Core:
1. Language Arts 11
- 4 credits
2.
Social Studies 11
- 4 credits
Reg/Int/Civics/Sciences Humaines
or First Nations 12 (20 % exam)
3. Science 11 (options in booklet)
- 4 credits
4.
Math 11
-
Apprenticeship Workplace Math 11
Foundations Math 11
Pre-Calculus 11
Electives:
5. _____________
6. _____________
7. _____________
8. _____________
AM/PM Electives:
9. _____________
- 4 credits
_____
_____
_____
_____
Total # of Credits:_______
_____
Social Studies 11 – All courses
cover culture, history, geography,
and government of Canada
Regular: textbook and pen/paper
based for projects etc
Internet: textbook and computer
based for projects etc
Civics: Canadian and world
politics-exploring the history and
power of politics from local and
global perspectives
Sciences Humaines: Course
taught in French for Immersion
students
First Nations Studies12
Oral, text, and hands on style
course –covering First Nations
history, literature, culture, art,
traditions, and politics.
(may count for SS 11-must write
provincial exam)
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Biology 11 (Honours Option)
Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Earth Science 11
• Science & Technology 11
All meet the graduation
requirement for science
However…
See booklet for course
descriptions
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Biology (Honours Option)
Chemistry
Physics
Earth Science
These are academic courses
(needed for university
entrance) ,will fulfill
graduation requirement,
and all have grade 12
options
Science &Technology 11
This is an exploratory
science program that
looks into many
different areas of
science. This course is
project driven and
involve lots of “hands
on” activities. This
course qualifies for a
Science 11 credit for
graduation.
Which Math Should I
Take?
Foundations of Math 11
(FMP 11)
Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 11
(AWM 11)
Pre-Calculus 11
(PREC 11)
All will lead to graduation.
However…….
Foundations of Math
11
- is
designed to give
students the
mathematical
understanding for
post secondary
programs that do
not require the
study of calculus.
AWM
11
AWM 11
Designed to
provide
students
with the
mathematical
skills to
enter the
majority of
trades and
direct
entrance into
the
workforce.
Pre-Calculus is
designed to provide
students with the
skills and
understanding to be
successful in postsecondary studies
that require the
study of theoretical
calculus.
Electives = Courses that you select based on
your interests and future goals and
provides credits to meet the 80 credit
minimum for graduation
• Some will be other courses you will need for
university and college programs
• Some will be courses that are needed for your
career plan
• Some will be courses for your own interest
• Some will be courses valuable for the world
of work
**You must read through your course
planning booklet (on-line) very carefully in
order to choose courses that best fit your
interests and future plans
• Colleges and universities offer a wide variety of
programs ranging from one year certificates to two year
diplomas to four year bachelor degrees – the type of
program a student may pursue will depend on their
career goals, personal interest, and financial situation.
• There is no one size grad plan that fits for all postsecondary institutions – each program will have
specific entrance requirements that can and will vary
from one post-secondary institution to the next.
• Thus course planning for post secondary education
requires some research – the following websites have
proven to be useful tools in post-secondary and career
planning:
• www.educationplanner.bc.ca/
• www.careercruising.com
• login: sass
• password: career
• www.aved.gov.bc.ca/industrytraining/
• www.workfutures.bc.ca/
• www.schoolfinder.com
• www.jobfutures.com
• Counsellors are also available to assist students with
research and course planning for post-secondary
education/career goals
• English 12 – (certain % required or
must write LPI exam)
• Math 11 –university and program
specific –must check website
• Academic Science 11 (one or more
depending on program)
• Language 11 (not required at all
universities or for all programs ––
Some university programs require a
Language 12 or equivalent in order to
complete degree.
• 3-4 grade 12 academic courses
(Accepted academic courses are listed
in university calendars/websites)
• Earn grad credit and
college/industry credit at the
same time with
• USUALLY TUITION FREE!
• Programs listed in hardcopy
booklet and on-line
• Applications and interviews
required
• APPLY IN Career Center – one
year in advance
No matter what you decide you
want to do in the future… start
enhancing your extra curricular
involvement now!
•Get involved in Leadership
•Volunteer at the many
community organizations that
could use your help
•Join a team or a club
*These extra activities help you
to build important teamwork and
organizational skills
*They are essential for winning
scholarships and bursaries, and
they look great on a resume!
March 15 &16th
Course Selection will be done in
Block A for grade 10s .
March 18th
Deadline to make online changes
to your course selections