2021 22 COURSE PLANNING Grade 10 12 Courses

2021 -22 COURSE PLANNING

Grade 10 -12 Courses Credited Graduation Requirements 52 Credits Required Courses 28 Elective Courses 80 Credits Total Literacy and Numeracy Assessments

An English 10, 11 and 12 Social Studies 10 A Social Studies 11 or 12 Science 10 Required Courses A Science 11 A Mathematics 10 A Mathematics 11 Physical and Health Education 10 A Fine Art/Applied Skill 10, 11 or 12 Career Life Education 10 Career Life Connections 12 (STARTS SEM 2 GRADE 11)

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Vocational Programs Technology Programs College and University College Programs University

Offered at Vancouver Community College (VCC) and BCIT VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS Some programs lead to designated trades and eventual completion of a full apprenticeship Programs vary in length from a few weeks to two years

High school graduation VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS Some specific course requirements. Rolling Application Dates and Deadlines

Sample BCIT Programs VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS • • Aviation Drafting Electronics Mechanics Marine Construction Manufacturing Diesel Technician Sample VCC Programs • • • Office Administration Health Services Food Services and Tourism Technical Trades Dental Assistant

Douglas College (some degree programs) Link: https: //www. douglascollege. ca/f uture-students/admission-information LOCAL COLLEGES Langara College Link: https: //langara. ca/ admissions/index. html Vancouver Community College (VCC) Link: https: //www. vcc. ca Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Link: https: //www. jibc. ca /procedure/admissions

Business Computing and Technology CAREER PROGRAMS Fine and Applied Arts Health and Community Service Horticulture

Complete 1 or 2 years of university course work at the college UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS Must complete at least 24 -30 credits to transfer Transfer based on college GPA

Offered at BCIT and Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS 2 -3 year ‘Hands On’ programs Degree Granting Programs in Traditional Academics

BC UNIVERSITY OPTIONS University of British Columbia (UBC) Simon Fraser University (SFU) University of Victoria (UVIC) Capilano University Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT Emily Carr University of Art and Design Vancouver Island University (VIU) Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Trinity Western University (TWU) Royal Roads University Canada West University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Quest University UBC https: //www. ubc. ca/admissions SFU https: //www. sfu. ca/admissions UVIC https: //www. uvic. ca/admissions CAP https: //www. capilanou. ca/admissions KPU https: //www. kpu. ca/admissions BCIT https: //www. bcit. ca/admission Emily. Carr https: //www. connect. ecuad. ca/studentservcies/admissions Trinity https: //www. twu. ca/admissions UFV https: //www. ufv. ca/admissions

English Studies 12 with a minimum final grade of 70%. Some programs will require a Supplemental Application. SFU– Admissions Information Minimum of 5 SFU Approved Grade 12 courses. All Grade 11 and 12 Approved Courses Count. Check Faculty and Program Specific Requirements (Website) Minimum Beginners Language 11

Minimum final grade of 70% in an English 11 or English Studies 12 Personal Profile to complete. Some programs will also require a Supplemental Application. UBC – Admissions Information ALL the grade 11 and 12 courses the student has completed are considered to make a holistic admissions decision except for ADST, Career Education and Physical Education Check Faculty and Program Specific Requirements (Website) Minimum of 6 Grade 12 courses (Not all off Approved List) Minimum Language 11

English Studies 12 in Semester TWO No, this is not a disadvantage for students applying to UBC, SFU, etc. Universities will refer to Grade 11 marks.

Delta Challenge Exams UBC meets language requirement only. These are second language exams worth course credits. SFU and UVIC can be included in GPA calculation and fulfill the language requirement.

Awards & Bursaries Employment Opportunities Visit Career Centre Website www. sd 43. bc. ca/School/Ce ntennial/Programs. Services /Career. Centre Post-Secondary Options Scholarships Daily 8: 30 -4: 30 except Tuesdays Trades Training Volunteering Career Facilitator Denise Healey Wright dhealeywright@sd 43. bc. ca

• Designed for Grade 11 and 12 students wishing to explore a chosen field while completing grad requirements. • 4 Course Credits • 30 hours in classroom and 90 hours in the community • 18+ Work Experience Programs Work Experience Program

TRAIN in Trades Programs Amazing opportunity for any grade 11 or 12 student to take one of 19 “Train in Trades” programs: • Tuition Free – saves $1, 000 s • Post Secondary level Training • Level 1 Certification • Dual /Triple Credits: • high school • post secondary and/or industry

TRAIN in Trades Programs Auto Collision + Refinishing Tech Automotive Service Tech Baker Bricklayer Cabinet Maker Carpenter (Professional) Cook Electrician Hairstylist Heavy Duty Mechanic

TRAIN in Trades Programs Ironworker Metal Fabricator Millwright Motorcycle Mechanic (Commercial) Painter Plumber Refrigeration Mechanic Sheet Metal Worker Welder

WORK in Trades Program Regardless of your career aspirations… if you have/get a paying job in a trade you can receive credits toward high school graduation: • 120 hrs working = 4 credits (up to 16 credits) popular student jobs carpenter cook landscaper mechanic floorlayer • 900+ hrs worked (before age of 20) could qualify student for a $1, 000 award… gave out 30+ scholarships last year • if you later pursue that trade career, those hours count towards certification

TRAIN contact WORK contact Info + Apps Doug Mac. Lean e: c: DMaclean@sd 43. bc. ca 604 -341 -8977 Joanna Horvath e: c: JHorvath@sd 43. bc. ca 604 -312 -7739 www. 43 Careers. com

COURSE PLANNING 2021 -22

Fitness and Conditioning for Women 11/12 Literary Studies 12 (Fear) New(er) Courses 2020 -21 Optimized Athletic Performance Academy 11/12 Experiential Studies Academy Outdoor Education 11/12 Environmental Studies 11/12

Athletic Leadership 11/12 Leadership Courses Leadership 11/12 (Off-Timetable) Peer Tutoring 11/12 Tech Leadership 10/11/12

Motivated Grade 10, 11 and 12 students in Academics, Electives, Technology, PE or Volunteerism Leadership Courses Application Form and Interview Application Link: Leadership Application. docx (sharepoint. com) Credit will be granted after successfully completing 90 hours of the course.

Academically strong grade 11 and 12 students will be provided the opportunity to learn about themselves and develop their leadership skills by working with younger students in a classroom setting Peer Tutoring requires an application form. Peer Tutoring Link: Centennial Peer Tutor Registration Package 2020 -2021. doc (sharepoint. com) Credit will be granted after successfully completing this course Athletic Leadership is peer tutoring but working with younger students in a P. E. class

Obtain advanced credit or standing in select university courses ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Psychology are offered as courses at Centennial Qualifying students may use these courses for university entrance requirements and may also receive credit for first year university courses.

Optimized Fitness Academy (Gr 11/12 s)

Outdoor Program- ES 11/12 Academy Possible Courses (to run second semester): • • • Environmental Science 11/12 BC first Nations 12 Outdoor Education (PE credit) 11/12 Foundations of Inquiry 11/12 Life Sciences 11 Outdoor Leadership 11/12 Outdoor Experiences Include: • • • Overnight Hikes/Trips Canoeing Rock Climbing Field Research Community Building Certificates: • St. John’s Ambulance First Aid (+ shelter building and Rescue carries) Cost: $600

Make sure you pay attention to deadlines. Students and Parents carefully look at Course Planning Book, Graduation and Post-Secondary Requirements Next Steps? Consult with Counsellor, Career Facilitator, Websites for more information. SIGN UP FOR A VIRUTAL OR IN PERSON APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR COUNSELLOR IF YOU NEED HELP You will input your courses yourself via the My. Ed Portal Minimal Changes can be made until June Course Verifications handed out in June

Remember Keep up to date on Post. Secondary requirements. Academic Rigour/Achievement Community Involvement Leadership Activities Students need to check deadlines and procedures for applications. BALANCE! Make sure to take a manageable load of academics and elective courses for highest level of success.

Questions? Please email your counsellor Maria Thomas (A-Ha) mthomas@sd 43. bc. ca Nina Norlin (He-O) nnorlin@sd 43. bc. ca Terry Temlett (P-Z) ttemlett@sd 43. bc. ca Denise Healey Wright dhealeywright@sd 43. bc. ca