Course Programming for Grade 9s going into Grade

Course Programming for Grade 9’s going into Grade 10 Welcome to Seycove! Feb 5 Parent Meeting Feb 12 -15 Student Meetings 1

Counsellor: Ms. Ruby Willems 604 -903 -3643 (direct, confidential) rwillems@nvsd 44. bc. ca Grade Administrator: Ms. Nancy Roberts 2

At Seycove we believe in C. L. A. S. S. Consideration Leadership Achievement Sportsmanship Scholarship 3

SCHOOL K Gr 7 CAREER 8 9 10 11 12 THE NEXT FEW YEARS WILL FLY BY. . . THEN ? ? ? College? University? Apprenticeships? Travel? Other? 4

Things to think about. . . • Reflect on this year • What do you like? • What are you good at? • Look ahead • Know your options • Choose wisely – your classes – not your friends! • Plan for success 5

Building for Success Grade 12 and beyond Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 8 6

Transitioning to a credit system: (Each class is now worth 4 credits) Grade 9 (courses) Grade 10 (credits) English Social Studies Science Math Phys Ed Lifeskills Elective English 10* Social Studies 10 Science 10* Math 10* Phys Ed 10 Planning 10 Elective * Provincial exams worth 20% 7

Credit System Starting in Grade 10, students need CREDITS, not COURSES to graduate! Grade 10 - 6 required courses (24 credits) Grade 11 - 4 required courses (16 credits) Grade 12 - 2 required courses (8 credits) 12 REQUIRED COURSES 12 (X 4 credits) = 48 required credits 8

Credit System Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 Math 10 Science 10 Socials 10 Planning 10 PE 10 Elective -------- English 11 Math 11 Science 11 Socials 11 Elective ------- 32 credits 28 - 32 credits English 12 Grad Transitions Elective Elective ------28 - 32 credits 9

Gr. 10 Programming Form: Required courses: Elective courses: English 10 Social Studies 10 Math 10 Science 10 PE 10 Planning 10 *Consider FLIGHT program *Choose 6 electives in priority order (get 2) 10

FLIGHT program Project based learning (PBL) Inquiry based Cross-curricular (English, Social Studies, Science and Information Technology) Flexible timetable (all day, one day) Ipad supports instruction 11

Options in Math 8 Math 9 N / Math 9 (Numeracy) Math 10 FPC Math 10 AW Foundations & Pre - Calculus (Applications & Workplace) Math 11 AW Math 11 F Foundations Math 12 F Math 11 PRC Pre-calculus Math 12 PRC Pre-calculus Calculus 12 12

Provincial exams Grade 10 students must write three Provincial exams: Math, Science, English. Provincial exams are worth 20% of total grade; this is combined with the school mark for a final, blended grade. BC Ministry of Education Scholarships are now calculated on all FIVE Provincial exam results: En, Ma, Sc 10, SS 11, En 12 13

Choices are important so… Take a look at what you like to do Check out career options Keep your options open Choose elective(s) that you think will be FUN! 14

Grade 10 Electives: Languages: French 10 Fine & Performing Arts: Art 10 Drama 10 Choir 10 Jazz Choir 10 Concert Band 10 Junior Jazz Band 10 Jazz Studies 10 15

Grade 10 Electives *Students MUST take a Fine Arts or Applied Skills course to graduate Physical Education: (in connection with PE 10) Outdoor Education 10 Home Economics Foods 10 Textiles 10 Technology Education: Engineering 10 Woodworking 10 Learning Support: Learning Strategies 10 16

Language Courses French 8 French 9 French 10 Beginner Spanish 11 (start in Grade 10) Spanish 11 French 12 17

Do I need a second language to graduate ? To exit Seycove: To enter post-secondary: *80 credits *All required courses *No specific elective courses *NO Language 11 *80 credits *SPECIFIC required courses *SPECIFIC elective courses *Language 11 18

VISUAL ARTS 10 Students will learn art methods and principles of art and design *Drawing, sketching, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and textile arts *Sketchbook is included in art fee 19

DRAMA 10 Performance course *Uses a team building approach to build confidence and creativity Theatre exercises, script writing • Improvisation • Character development • Lip synch/dance & scene study • Priority when casting school plays • Collaboration with film & tv classes 20

Concert Band 10 Develops technical abilities as well as basic music theory & music history. • Individual evaluations • Uniform requirement • Opportunity to travel • Attendance at all functions mandatory 21

CHOIR 10 Performance based class that develops individual as well as group choral abilities. • Small vocal ensembles • Music theory & sight-singing • Opportunity for travel • This is a multi-grade offering; no previous choral experience is necessary. 22

Intermediate Jazz Band 10 (audition required) • Intro to jazz rock, swing and Latin styles • Basics of jazz improvisation & solo playing • Jazz theory & history • Must take Concert Band concurrently • Individual evaluations each term • Uniform requirement • Opportunity for travel • Attendance mandatory at all events 23

Music: Vocal Jazz 10 • By audition ( commitment) • Jazz theory and history • Improv and solos • Must be enrolled in Concert Choir • Opportunity to travel 24

ENGINEERING 10 Drafting and Design Electronics 25

Woodworking 10 Learn woodcutting, fabrication & finishing through project construction. • Power equipment • Safety procedures • Projects 26

FOODS 10 More advanced skills in food preparation. -Nutrition -Recipes -Cooking experiences 27

TEXTILES 10 More advanced sewing skills through the construction of four projects. • skirt or pants • blouse or shirt • nightwear • student’s choice 28

Physical Education • PE 10 is required Options: Outdoor Education 10 *taken in addition to PE 10 – double block PE 10 on-line *register through NVDL (North Vancouver’s on-line school) 29

Outdoor Education 10 Taken with PE 10 Grade 10 grad credit Canoeing, camping, rockclimbing, hiking, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, winter survival, First Aid Lots of field trips Great alternative to regular PE program 30

If Extra Support is Needed… Learning Assistance (Tutorial class) *For students who have genuine learning difficulties and NOT intended as a homework block *If currently taking…confirm next year with current teacher *If you need this support…talk to your grade counsellor 31

Info to finish off the year…. 32

Your job…. Keep organized Stay on track Ask questions Choose appropriate electives Be committed to course work Be an active participant in school life 33

Get Involved…. Students Council Drama Productions Yearbook Exchanges Christmas Food Hampers Best Buddy program International Ambassadors Intramurals Concerts Teams Tech Crew GSA Club Contests 34

Will we have formal exams? ? YES!!! Grade 10 Provincial exams are worth 20% School grade will be worth 80%; Provincial exam will be worth 20% TOTAL BLENDED MARK must be a pass to get credit for the course. Course and Provincial exams are written in June, in the gym 35

What if I fail a course? Go to summer school!! You need…. *a minimum 40% final school grade and a recommendation from the teacher You could…. (though not recommended) *repeat the course next year or *take it through DL 36

What if things aren’t going so well… Ask for help, and get the support you need: Classroom teachers Grade Counsellor Grade Administrator Parents 37

Deadline for Programming Forms: March 1 st To Student Services www. seycove. ca 38

Questions? ? ? Ruby Willems rwillems@nvsd 44. bc. ca 604 -903 -3634 39