Welcome to
Handsworth
Course Selection
2016/2017
Students entering
Grade 12
Counsellor
Vikki Dash
vdashkevich@sd44.ca
Don Carlson
dcarlson@sd44.ca
Principal
Dr. David Overgaard
SCHOOL CAREER
K
Gr 7
8 9 10 11 12
YOUR STUDENT HAS ALMOST FINISHED 12 YEARS.
ONLY 1 YEAR TO GO until transition to:
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
APPRENTICESHIP
TRAVEL
WORK
OTHER?
Graduation Program
80 Credits Minimum
• 48 REQUIRED course credits -12 courses
• 28 or more ELECTIVE credits - 7 courses
• 4 credits Grad Transitions
• 2 credits Planning 12
Graduation Program
80 Credits Minimum
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Required Courses
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Lang Arts 10, 11, & 12
Socials 10,
Socials 11 or FN 12
Science 10
Science 11 or 12
Math 10
Math 11 or 12
PE 10
FA or ASK 10, 11 or 12
Planning 10
48 Credits
12 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
Graduation Program
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GRADE 12 ELECTIVES required
12 credits – 3 courses
 GRADE 10,11, OR 12 ELECTIVES
16 credits – 4 courses
 Graduation Transitions 12
4 credits
 Planning 12
2 credits
A minimum of 16 credits (4 courses) must be at the Gr. 12 level this includes Language Arts 12
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TOTAL
80 Credits
Planning 12 Course
Required for Graduation
 150
minutes per week of Daily Physical
Activity (DPA)
 30 hours of Work Experience or
Community Service completed between
grades 10 and 12.
 Transition Plans completed
 Post Secondary accounts
 Scholarship Information
3 Year Overview - English Program
Grade 10
En
SS
Sc
Ma
PE
Planning
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Elec
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32 credits
Grade 11
En/Com
SS
Sc
Ma
Elec
Elec
Elec
Elec
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28-32 credits
Grade 12
En/ Com
Plan 12/Grad Tr.
Elec
Elec
Elec
Elec
Elec
Elec
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30-32 credits
3 Year Overview - French Immersion
Grade 10
En
Franc. Lang
Sc Hum.
Sc Nat.
Ma
PE
Planning
Elec
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32 credits
Grade 11
En/Com
Franc. Lang
Sc Hum
Sc
Ma
Elec
Elec
Elec
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28-32 credits
Grade 12
En/Com
Fran. Lang
Plan 12/Grad Tr
Elec
Elec
Elec
Elec
Elec
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28-32 credits
Math Options
Math 8
Math 9
Principles
Math 9N
Foundations of Math and
Pre Calculus 10
PreCalculus11
Apprenticeship
& Workplace
Math 10
Foundations 11
University
Arts
Apprenticeship &
Workplace
Math 11
Apprenticeship
& Workplace
Math 12
Foundations 12
Entry to
Colleges, CAP U,
most trades, & the
workplace
Pre Calculus 12
Calculus 12
UBC Arts
AP Calc 12
or Precalc
11
University Science,
Applied Science
Business, Commerce
Science Options
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Grad requirement one Science 11
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Earth Science 11
 Biology 12
Biology 11
 Chemistry 12
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 11-enriched  AP Chemistry
Physics 11
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 Physics
12
 AP Physics 2
12
Language Arts
*REQUIRED:
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*English 11 or
Communications 11
English
12 OR
Communications 12
*Provincial Exam – 40%
ELECTIVE OPTIONS:
Literature 12
Writing 12
AP En Lang & Comp 12
AP En Lit & Comp 12
Social Studies & other Options
GRAD REQUIRED:
 *Social Studies 11 or
*Sciences Hum 11
**Provincial Exam
required - 20% of final
grade
Gr. 11 Elective:
 Psychology 11
Elective courses to
fulfill grade 12 Grad
requirements:
 History 12
 Geography 12
 Comparative Civ 12
 *First Nations 12
 Law 12
Languages
English Program Electives:
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French
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11
French 11E
French Immersion:
*Français Langue 11
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French 12
French 12E
French 12 AP
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Français Langue 12
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Spanish 12
English & FI Electives:
Beginning
Spanish 11
Spanish 11
Study Block Application
Criteria:
Challenging
Course load
Good attendance history – Grade 8-12
Good record of citizenship
Responsibilites:
Studying
in library, cafeteria, or gallery
Under the supervision of a parent/guardian if off
campus
Approval by Administrator. Study Block is assigned via
blocks 1 to 8 depending on the timetable.
Peak Performance
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Minimum of 15 hours per week
Minimum of C+ average and satisfactory work
habits based on previous year’s report card
Competition/performance at Regional, Provincial,
or National level in a sport or program recognized
in the Ministry of Education’s External Credentials
Program.
Recommendation of Coach or Trainer
Complete Application
Approval by school Principal
Exit
High School Graduation
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80 credits Minimum
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second language is
NOT required to
graduate
 Entrance
Post Secondary Entrance
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High School Graduation
WITH specific institution
entrance requirements
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Lang 11 not required to
enter an Apprenticeship
Lang 11 required to enter
UBC (except Arts) & SFU
Lang 11 not required to
enter most Colleges
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AP Courses Offered
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AP English Literature & Composition 12
AP English Language & Composition 12
AP Computer Science 12
AP Calculus 12
AP Microeconomics
AP Physics 2
AP Chemistry 12
AP French 12
AP Art 12
Elective Options
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Home Economics
Technology
Education
Performing Arts
Business Education
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Music
Studio Arts
Physical Education
Information
Technology
Work Experience
Detailed descriptions of the courses can be found
on-line in the course selection guide
www.sd44.ca/School/Handsworth
Distributed Learning – On-Line
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English 12
Communications 12
Math Pre-Calculus 12
French 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Biology 12
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Law 12
Marketing 12
History 12
Geography 12
PE 12
Grad Transitions/
Planning 12
Flexible pacing with DL teacher support
Learners should be self motivated /disciplined
www.sd44.bc.ca/DistributedLearning
Choice and Flexibility
 Course
Challenge
for Languages
 Distributed Learning
 Enhanced programs
 External Credits
ENHANCED PROGRAMS
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Advanced Placement (AP) Program 4
Apprenticeship Training and Work Experience 5
Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy 10, 11 & 12 6
Basketball Academy 7
Dance Academy 8
Digital Media Academy 9
Distributed Learning 10
Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10 11
Field Hockey Academy 12
French Immersion 13
Hockey Skills Academy 14
International Baccalaureate (IB), Middle Years (MYP)
and Diploma Programs 15
Performance Learning Program 16
Piping Trades Foundation Apprenticeship Program 17
Semester System 18
Soccer Academy 19
VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 20
Volleyball Academy/Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence
Go to district and school websites for further info on other
Enhanced programs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Designed
for students to acquire
knowledge, job readiness skills, & attitudes
needed to be successful in the world of
work.
 Experience occupations & careers of
interest to the student.
 Students will attend classes & complete 100
hours of work during and/or outside school
hours – for example weekends or holidays.
 Placements vary from the opera to the coast
guard.
 Think Co-op, Internship, Mentorship
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Golf
Rowing
Football
Soccer
Skiing
Ultimate Frisbee
Basketball
Tennis
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Rugby
Swimming
Gymnastics
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Student Council
CIBC Run For The Cure
Drama Improv
Travel
Concerts
Contests
Tech Crew
Yearbook
Debating
Intramurals
Grad Council
Post-Secondary Entrance
Requirements
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Entrance requirements have changed in
many areas over the last year and continue
to fluctuate.
For updated entrance requirements,
faculties, and specific programs please
refer to individual university websites.
Students planning to go to universities in
the USA must complete their SAT’s as
early as possible. (consider May, 2016)
Academic Courses Considered by
Universities*
BC First Nations 12
Biology 12
Calculus 12
Chemistry 12
Economics 12
English 12
Francais Langue 12
French 12
Geography 12
History 12
Law 12
Literature 12
Principles of Math 12
Precalculus Math 12
Physics 12
Spanish 12
Comparative Civ 12
*individual institutions vary
Excellent Considerations
Capilano
University
•Has a growing number of
diploma and degree programs.
Wide variety of courses
•Excellent stepping stone
(University Transfer Programs)
•Apprenticeship Math 11
accepted as entrance
•Language 11 not needed
•Many programs are direct to
careers with connections to
established employers.
BCIT
• Apprenticeship Math 11/12 may be
accepted, depending on program
•Excellent job futures
•For specific entrance requirements,
faculties, and programs check their
website
Attend their Open House
Make an appointment to speak to
their advisors.
Scholarship
– awarded through Handsworth
 External – awarded through Universities
 Internal
and outside organizations
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Provincial
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A student will receive a $1250 scholarship
if the student meets all the following
requirements:
– Writes and passes one exam in each of
five (5) provincial exam categories from
grades 10 – 12.
– Achieves at least a “B” (73% or above)
final mark on (provincial exam and
school mark combined) in Language Arts
12
– Ranks among the top 5000 Grade 12
students in BC (based on their percentage
score) on all five provincial exams.
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TOP 20 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
– A student will receive a $2500 scholarship if
the student:
– Meets all qualifications for the Graduation
Program Examinations Scholarship.
– Ranks among the top 20 students in BC (based
on their percentage score).
Focus for Grade Twelve:
Know your GRAD requirements
 Commit to course work - Seek support
 Plan to increase Organizational Skills
 Be an active participant in school life
 Investigate Post-Secondary Institutions and
application deadlines
 Investigate sources of funding –
scholarships, bursaries, & other.
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Keeping in touch…
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Contact via email
– Teachers
– Counsellor
– Post Secondary Advisors
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Reporting
– Interims: know your grades
– Report cards
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School Calendar
– Web Site
– HPAC
To Main Office
www.sd44.ca/School/Handsworth