GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
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Course Selection ➢ Your Course Selection Sheet is a contract between YOU & Burnaby South ➢ All schools are staffed and timetabled based on how YOU complete YOUR Course Selection right NOW ➢ Only those courses with a sufficient number of students registered (by April 2021) will be able to be offered and run for September 2021 ➢ Class that have too few students who selected them will have to be cancelled for the 2021-22 school year ➢ This may occur after Course Verification Sheets are sent out in May, so it’s very important to have alternate choices for your electives “just in case”
Course Selection ➢ Sometimes it is NOT possible for us to give you your 1st Choices → usually in your electives ➢ That’s why we need to know what else you might want to take ➢ By picking an “alternate” the computer knows what other courses you are interested in to try and fit in your timetable ➢ YES, there is always a possibility an alternate course will be in your timetable, so…….pick WISELY!! ➢ If you pick the course (regular or alternate), and you get it in your timetable, you will be required to stay in it ➢ NOTE: It will NOT be a Timetable Error in September
Course Selection ➢ ALL Burnaby South Students are required to take 8 Courses INSIDE the Timetable ➢ ONLY Students with incomplete Timetables or legitimate errors will be approved for a Course Correction in September 2021 ➢ Legitimate Errors For Example Are: ➢ You have already completed the course you are enrolled in ➢ ie: you completed a course in Summer School (SS 11, English Studies 12) ➢ You require the course for University Admissions ➢ ie: Pre-Calculus 11 or Chemistry 11
Course Selection ➢ What is NOT considered a Legitimate Error? ➢ Not “liking” your course you’re enrolled in ➢ Not having any friends in your class ➢ Not liking the time of day the class is in your timetable ➢ You want to have a specific teacher ➢ You change your mind ➢ MAKE YOUR CHOICES CAREFULLY!! ➢ Remember: There will be NO Course Changes in September
Required Grade 11 Classes ➢ Grade 11’s are required to take the following: ➢ 4 “Required” Academic Courses ➢ English 11 ➢ Mathematics 11 ➢ Science 11 (only need 1 for Graduation) ➢ Social Studies 11 OR 12 ➢ Career Life Connections + Capstone ➢ Work Experience (30hrs or 80hrs) ➢ 4 “Elective” Courses – the “fun” stuff – in any of the following areas: ➢ Applied Skills ➢ Visual & Performing Arts ➢ Second Language ➢ Leadership ➢ Physical Education ➢ English (ie: Literary Studies 12, Creative Writing 12) ➢ Mathematics (ie; Calculus 12, AP Statistics) ➢ Social Studies (ie: Global & Intercultural Studies, Criminology, Law Studies) ➢ Science (ie; taking more than 1 Science course)
Required Grade 12 Classes ➢ Grade 12’s are required to take the following: ➢ 4 “Required” Academic Courses ➢ English Studies 12 ➢ 3 Additional Grade 12 Level Courses ➢ Career Life Connections + Capstone ➢ Work Experience (30hrs or 80hrs) ➢ 4 “Elective” Courses – the “fun” stuff – in any of the following areas: ➢ Applied Skills ➢ Visual & Performing Arts ➢ Second Language ➢ Leadership ➢ Physical Education ➢ English (ie: Literary Studies 12, Creative Writing 12) ➢ Mathematics (ie; Calculus 12, AP Statistics) ➢ Social Studies (ie: Global & Intercultural Studies, Criminology, Law Studies) ➢ Science (ie; taking more than 1 Science course)
Grade 11 & 12 Electives: Leadership ➢ Grade 11’s & 12’s can choose to take a Leadership Class: ➢ These Classes requires a School Leadership Application Form to be handed in to Student Services ➢ Art Leadership 11 / 12 ➢ Dance Leadership 11 / 12 ➢ First Aid 11 / 12 ➢ Indigenous Leadership 11 / 12 ➢ Leadership 11 / 12 ➢ Music Leadership 11 / 12 ➢ PE Leadership 11 / 12 ➢ Peer Tutoring 11 / 12 ➢ Tech Leadership 11 / 12 ➢ Theatre Leadership: Directing & Script Development 11 / 12
How Do You Apply For Any of The Leadership Classes? ➢ Select all the Leadership Classes you want to take in your MyEd Student Portal ➢ Please visit the Burnaby South Counselling Blog after today’s presentation ➢ You will see a FILLABLE PDF posted on the first page that you can download and complete – You ONLY need 1 Application even if you are applying for more than 1 Leadership class ➢ FYI….make sure that you download the PDF FIRST before you start typing your answers into it, or it will not save ➢ Once you have completed the form, print it out and have your teachers complete their portions of it, then hand it in ➢ Completed forms are due Friday, March 5th to Student Services
NEW!! We Have 2 NEW Courses Being Offered for this September!! ➢ Foods: Indigenous Studies 11/12 ➢ Exploration of Indigenous food traditions ➢ Holistic Health 11/12 ➢ Exploration of health through an Indigenous lens using the Medicine Wheel
Electives OUTSIDE The Timetable ➢ Students who wish to take MORE than 8 Courses at Burnaby South can sign up for a Course OUTSIDE the School Timetable ➢ All of these Courses are ON TOP of your 8 Courses ➢ NOTE: You cannot replace one of your 8 Required Courses for a 9th Class ➢ Grade 11’s & 12`s can choose to take any of these 9th Classes ➢ Dance Production 11 / 12 (BAA) → occurs Afterschool ➢ Global and Intercultural Studies 12 (BAA) – DISTRICT → ONLINE through Burnaby Online ➢ Grad Council Leadership 11 / 12 (BAA) → occurs Afterschool ➢ Peacemakers 11 / 12 (BAA) → occurs During Collaboration ➢ Peer Mentoring 11 / 12 (BAA) → occurs During Collaboration ➢ Rec Leadership 11 /12 (BAA) → occurs Afterschool ➢ Student Government 11 / 12 → occurs Afterschool & Some Lunches ➢ World Dance 11 / 12 (BAA) → occurs Afterschool
NEW!! Global & Intercultural Skills (GIS) Certificate ➢ Global & Intercultural Skills (GIS) Certificate is designed to allow students to explore the concept of culture and how it shapes our thinking, behaviour, family lives and relationships ➢ The GIS Certificate will help students think about the way their own cultural background affects their behaviours and beliefs ➢ Students will explore cultures around the world, current events (International & Local), writing, art & film from many cultures ➢ Post-Secondary Schools & Employers are now emphasizing the importance of students possessing intercultural skills
NEW!! Global & Intercultural Skills (GIS) Certificate ➢ Global & Intercultural Skills (GIS) Certificate Requirements: 1. Foundational Courses – you MUST take 1 of the following courses ✓ Global & Intercultural Studies 12 ✓ Global & Intercultural Experience 12 ✓ Note: This course will be completed ONLINE through Burnaby Online 2. Second Language Requirement ✓ Second Language Course in Grade 10, 11 or 12 ✓ if you’re currently an ELL student please see your Counsellor 3. 4 Elective Courses with an Intercultural Focus ✓ Indigenous Leadership 10/11/12 ✓ BC First Peoples 12 ✓ Human Geo 12/AP ✓ Social Studies 11 Explorations ✓ Criminology 12 ✓ Physical Geo 12 ✓ Psychology 11/12/AP ✓ Law Studies 12 ✓ Additional 2nd Lang Course ✓ 20th Century World History 12 ✓ Social Justice 12
What An Average Timetable Looks Like Class Room Teacher Period Quarter Marketing & Promotions 11 B105 Sharon Wong 1 Quarter 1 Math: Pre-Calculus 12 A208 Chien, Jerry 2 Quarter 1 Chemistry 11 A232 Samra, Roberta 3 Quarter 2 PE: Active Living 11 Gym 2D Kingra, Harbinder 4 Quarter 2 English 11 A105 Grewal, Toni 5 Quarter 3 Food Studies 11 E104 Pottinger, Rob 6 Quarter 3 French 11 E204 Romain, Alana 7 Quarter 4 Law Studies 12 A107 Giouzelis, Ekaterina 8 Quarter 4
English Language Learners (ELL) ➢ Are you currently in an ELL (English Language Learner) Level 1 or 2 Class OR English 10 Language Adapted Class?? ➢ You will see that you have a DIFFERENT Course Selection Form than other students in your Grade ➢ Please complete this paper form and hand in to your Counsellor in Student Services by February 12th
Honours Program at Burnaby South Mr. A. Lee – Advanced learning Program Advisor
What Are Honours Courses? ➢ Honours courses are offered in Grades 8 to 11 ➢ Benefits of Honours courses: ❖ Intended for advanced and motivated students who wish to study in an enriched learning environment ❖ Study a subject at a greater depth with equally interested students ❖ Find out what you can really do → challenge yourself ❖ Honours Courses prepare students for AP Courses
What Are AP Courses? ➢ AP Stands for Advanced Placement ➢ AP Courses are University Level Courses and Exams offered at the High School Level ❖ We teach the University-level courses here ❖ Students write the end-of course AP Exam externally developed & scored by university & AP teachers ❖ Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5 ❖ Advanced Standing granted at Canadian Universities for those who score a 4 or 5 on the AP Exam ❖ Some American Universities will give advanced standing for a score of 3
What Are AP Courses? ➢ Benefits of AP Courses and the AP Exam: ❖ Stand out in your post-secondary admissions applications ❖ Recognized by universities in more than 60 countries for admission ❖ Earn post-secondary education course credit ❖ Build and learn post-secondary skills while still in high school
LANGUAGES ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES Students may begin taking Social Studies AP Courses in their Grade 11 year You can also take more than 1 AP Socials course in the same year VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Students may take more than 1 Advanced Placement (AP) Visual and Performing Arts course at the same time
TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS EDUCATION MATHEMATICS SCIENCE Students may take more than 1 Advanced Placement (AP) Science course at the same time ▪ CS Principles focus is fundamental computing principles, large-scale data, internet, and cybersecurity ▪ AP Statistics can be taken at any time after a student has ▪ CS A focus is on programming completed Foundations Pre-Calculus 10/11H in Java ▪ AP Calculus should be taken in the Grade 12 year ▪ Calculus AB is a one block course covering ½ of 1st year university math. ▪ Calculus BC is a two block course covering all of 1st year university math
Reminder… How to Apply for Honours Courses ➢Minimum Requirements: ➢ Subject minimum percentage is an A/B ➢ Work Habit should be GOOD in the subject area ➢Select ALL of the AP/Honours Courses you want to apply for in your MyEd Student Portal ➢ VERY IMPORTANT: You MUST choose your AP/Honours Courses NOW ➢ It is TOO LATE to apply for an AP/Honours Course during Course Verifications in the Spring
Reminder… How to Apply for Honours/AP Courses ➢YES! You still must apply for an AP/Honours even if you are currently in an Honours Class ➢Admission is based on Quarter Grades + Work Habits ➢After Course Selections are completed, Teachers in each Department will discuss who should be placed into each of the Honours/AP classes ➢ Students who do NOT get placed into an Honours/AP class will be placed onto a Waitlist for September
AP Courses – For Grade 11`s & 12’s ➢ Since many AP Courses have NO pre-requisites, Grade 10 & 11 students going into Grade 11 can take them: ➢ AP 2-D Design 12 ➢ AP 3-D Design 12 ➢ AP Computer Science A 12 ➢ AP Computer Science Principles 12 ➢ AP Human Geography 12 ➢ AP Macroeconomics 12 – recommended if going into Business in Post-Secondary ➢ AP Microeconomics 12 – recommended if going into Business in Post-Secondary ➢ AP Music Theory 12 ➢ AP Psychology 12 ➢ AP Statistics 12 – recommended if going into Business in Post-Secondary ➢ AP Studio Art: Drawing 12
Career Programs Ms. Matsumura Mr. Kwan Career Programs Office Career Programs Office C105 – Student Services C105 – Student Services
Work Experience - Options ➢ 30 Hours of Work Experience is a requirement for Graduation ➢ This is so you can gain employability skills and experience ➢ Students can choose 3 options for Work Experience ➢ 30 Hours of Work Experience ➢ Mandatory for Graduation ➢ 80 Hours of Work Experience ➢ 80 Hours of Volunteer Work experience related to your career goals ➢ 4 credits towards Graduation ➢ A “Study Block” in Grade 12 ➢ Complete a written assignment ➢ Youth Train-in-Trades Programs ➢ Combination of Course Work & Hands-On Work Experience
Work Experience – 80 Hours ➢ Earn 4 Grade 12 Elective Credits → Can count as a course in Grade 12 ➢ 80 Hours of career-related Work Experience ➢ Satisfies the required 30 hours of Work Experience for Career Life Connections ➢ Can be completed between the Summer of Grade 10 and May of Grade 12 year ➢ Can be completed during or outside of school time ➢ Allows for career exploration in 1 or 2 focus areas of interest ➢ Helps to develop confidence in the workplace, references and experience for resumes and possible job contacts ➢ MUST complete an Employability Skills Profile ➢ A useful tool for interviews and for the Career Life Connections student-led exit interview in Grade 12 ➢ When you chose 80 Hours of Work Experience, you need to choose a “FOCUS AREA” ➢ Ex: Business, Health, Trades, Science
Work Experience – Industry Training Programs ➢ Are you interested in getting College-level industry training while still in High School?? ➢ Industry Training Programs include a combination of course work + hands on work experience ➢ Courses within the program help lead to High School Graduation & Industry Certification ➢ Students take Core Academic Courses at Home School (ie; Burnaby South), and Industry Training Programs at a school with offers it either: ➢ All Day 1, Morning 2 blocks, Afternoon 2 blocks, OR Semester format ➢ What Youth Train-In-Trades Programs are Available?? ➢ Auto Collision Repair (Classes at VCC) ➢ Hairstylist (NOTE: 2 yr program) (Classes at Alpha) ➢ Auto Refinishing & Prep (Classes at VCC) ➢ Health Sciences (Classes at Moscrop) ➢ Auto Service Tech (Classes at Cariboo Hill) ➢ Millwright (Classes at BCIT ➢ Baking: Pastry Arts (Classes at VCC) ➢ Motorcycle Mechanic (Classes at BCIT) ➢ Carpentry (Classes at Cariboo Hill) ➢ Music Production & Technology (Classes at Burnaby North) ➢ Computer (Cisco) Networking (Classes at Burnaby South) ➢ Painting & Decorating (Classes at FTI) ➢ Construction Electrician (Classes at Burnaby Mountain) ➢ Palo Alto Cyber Security (Classes at Cariboo Hill) ➢ Cooks Training (Classes at Burnaby Central) ➢ Plumbing (Classes at PIC) ➢ Fitness Instructor (Classes at Burnaby South) ➢ Robotics (Mechatronics) (Classes at Alpha) ➢ Film & Broadcast (Classes at Burnaby North) ➢ Sheet Metal Worker (Classes at BCIT) ➢ Graphics/Media Arts (Classes at Byrne Creek) ➢ Tourism Event Management (Classes at Burnaby Mountain)
Burnaby South Industry Training Programs Fitness Instructor at Burnaby South • 20 credits • Learn job-ready skills • Earn Certification as a Weight Training Instructor and Health & Wellness Practitioner Cisco Networking Academy at Burnaby South • 20 credits • Prepare for Certified Cisco Networking Associate Exam • Articulated Transition to BCIT or UFV
Benefits of a Career Preparation Program ➢ You will complete your Career Life Connections requirement for Work Experience ➢ Add it to your Resume ➢ Assisting in University Applications ➢ Possibly use it towards applying for Scholarships ➢ Gain valuable Work Experience ➢ Opportunity for Career Explorations ➢ Learn Job Interview Skills ➢ Possible Part-Time Employment ➢ Some students have gained part-time jobs out of doing volunteer work ➢ Gain Professional Contacts ➢ References
Career Education Questions?? ➢ Visit the Career Programs Office in Student Services and speak with Mr. Kwan or Ms. Matsumura about Industry Training Programs or Work Experience
Career Life Connections – Requirements ➢ Career Life Connections 11 & 12 is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT for Graduation ➢ Grade 12’s will be required to complete a Career Focused Graduation Project ➢ You will be Applying your Career-Life Exploration Hours (30 Hours) towards this project ➢ This is not the same as the Work Experience 30 Hours/80 hours ➢ A Log Documentation will be required to demonstrate how you used the Career-life exploration hours towards the CLC 12 Grad Project ➢ A Written Report explaining your project will also need to be submitted in order to graduate
CLC 12 Grad Project Presentation ➢ All grade 12’s will have the opportunity to showcase their CLC 12 Graduation Project to Community Members in a One-On-One Setting ➢ In order to be scheduled For a Presentation Date, You must Attend a mandatory Preparation Meeting in February
Career Life Connections – Contacts ❖MR. KWAN (LAST NAMES M – Z) ❖ EMAIL: KENNETH.KWAN@BURNABYSCHOOLS.CA ❖MS. KUANG (LAST NAMES A – L) ❖ EMAIL: ANNA.KUANG@BURNABYSCHOOLS.CA ❖Blog: http://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/south-gradtransitions/ ❖Instagram page: clc_burnabysouth
Volleyball & Lacrosse Academy ➢ Are you interested in training in Volleyball or Lacrosse while taking High School Classes? ➢ Burnaby has partnered with SFU Athletics & Volleyball Canada to offer 2 specialized Academies to our Burnaby Students ➢ Students interested in an Athletic Academy will attend 2 classes offsite, where they will receive classes consisting of skill development, weight training and nutritional and mental preparation ➢ There are 2 Different Programs open for Grade 11 & 12 Students: ➢ Volleyball Academy ➢ Training by Nationally appointed Coaching Staff ➢ Students can choose from 2 pathways: Academy Stream or Elite Stream ➢ Students participate for 2-3 sessions/week (1.5/2hrs per session) at Cariboo Hill for 36 weeks ➢ Students receive credit for PE and a sport specific course ➢ FEE: $235/month for 10 Months ($2350 for the year) ➢ Lacrosse Academy ➢ Supervised by SFU Lacrosse Head Coach ➢ Students attend 2 lacrosse classes every other day in the morning based on a two-week class rotation schedule (Week 1: Tue/Thurs and Week 2: Mon/Wed/Fri) at SFU Burnaby Campus ➢ Students receive credit for PE and a sport specific course ➢ FEE: $235/month for 10 Months ($2350 for the year)
Would You Like More Information About Any of These Programs? ➢ Please visit the Open House webpage for links to both the Volleyball & Lacrosse Academy Applications ➢ For further information, or any questions you may have please contact Cariboo Hill Secondary Principal, Andy Chin: Andy.Chin@burnabyschools.ca
NEW: Graduation Requirements ➢ Students going into Grade 11, are now on the 2018 Graduation Program ➢ Students will still need a minimum of 80 credits (20 courses) in grades 10 to 12: ➢ 12 required courses ➢ English 10 ➢ Science 10 ➢ Students have 5 Options to choose ➢ Science 11 ➢ English 11 ➢ Mathematics 10 ➢ Students have 5 Options to choose ➢ Mathematics 11 ➢ English Studies 12 ➢ Physical and Health Education 10 ➢ Social studies 10 ➢ Career Life Education 10 ➢ Social studies 11 or 12 ➢ Fine Arts/Applied Skills – in Grade 10, 11 or 12 ➢ 7 Elective Courses → these can be from: External Credits or IDS Courses ➢ Career Life Connections + Capstone NEW ➢ NEW!!! ➢ Literacy Assessment 10 MANDATORY TO GRADUATE ➢ Numeracy Assessment 10 MANDATORY TO GRADUATE ➢ Literacy Assessment 12 NEW - MANDATORY TO GRADUATE ➢ NOTE: 4 Courses MUST be at the Grade 12 Level
External Credits ➢ You may be able to get credit towards graduation for external activities that you are involved in, some examples are: ➢ Language Challenge Exams (applications occur in October) ➢ Music / Dance ➢ Youth Leadership ➢ Sports (Provincial Rep Teams, BC Summer Games, National Team Level) ➢ Coaching ➢ First Aid/Lifesaving ➢ ICBC Driver Training ➢ Computer Certification ➢ Scouts/Guides ➢ If you think you qualify for any external credits, please see your Counsellor to check this out
Thinking Ahead…..Post-Secondary ➢ Today, Post-Secondary education experience is about offering student the maximum choices ➢ Open as many doors in their future as possible
Post-Secondary Timeline Tips 1. STAGE 1: EARLY YEARS - Early Financial Planning ✓ A 4-year degree can cost up to $70,000 – in the US, you can multiply that by 4x ✓ Look at saving for Post-Secondary – start up a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for the educational costs you will be facing after High School 2. STAGE 2: GRADES 8 – 10 – Academic Awareness ✓ You should be having conversations with your parents about specific courses you may want to take in Grade 11 & 12 ▪ Are you wanting to try an Honours or AP Course? ▪ Post-Secondary Institutions are beginning to look at “rigor” of course work for admissions ✓ Be aware of Grades ▪ Universities are beginning to move away from simply looking at JUST grades, and looking at a students entire transcript
Post-Secondary Timeline Tips 3. STAGE 3: GRADES 11 & 12 – Getting Ready ✓ Start researching Scholarships, Awards & Financial Aid Options o There are scholarships available for students in Grade 10 & 11 ✓ Career Life Connections 11 Course o This course will happen during Collaboration each Term o You will continue to do post-secondary research within this course ✓ Set goals for making decisions – share these with your parents!! o By Spring of Grade 11, I will have learned about 3 different programs that I am interested in o By Spring of Grade 11, I will have researched 5 Post-Secondary Institutions that have the program that I am interested in ✓ Start investigating specific Post-Secondary options with o Particular Post-Secondary schools & Programs available o Attend Post-Secondary Institutions Presentations at Burnaby South – Oct to Nov
BC University Entrance Requirements ➢ Each University & Faculty has specific requirements ➢ Generally, you will need to take English 12 PLUS 3 to 4 other AP/Core Academic Grade 12 Courses (depending on which Post-Secondary you want to apply to) ➢ To keep ALL of your doors open, you will want to take the following: ➢ Pre-Calculus 11 & 12, Chemistry 11 & 12, Physics 11 & 12 ➢ NOTE: Science & Business Post-Secondary Advice ➢ HIGHLY recommended that you take Calculus 12 or AP Calculus 12 ➢ 1st year University Students in these faculties are required to take a Calculus Course in University ➢ ALSO – University of Toronto REQUIRES it for Admissions ➢ NOTE: Business Post-Secondary Advice ➢ Business programs in University are VERY competitive and often look at “well rounded” students, so think about the following courses: ➢ AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, Financial Accounting 12, Economics 12, Marketing & Promotions 11, E-Commerce (Marketing) 12
Admissions Updates: SFU & UBC ➢ UBC has changed how they are evaluating student applications ➢ No matter what Degree students are applying to, UBC will now broadly evaluate academic history, by looking at ALL Academic Grade 11 AND Grade 12 Courses ➢ UBC will exclude the course with the lowest grade → UNLESS it is not a requirement of the faculty you are applying to (ie; English Studies 12, Pre-Calc 12) ➢ UBC will also look at individual grade in KEY COURSES → so you MUST have strong grades in these courses (ie: English Studies 12, Pre-Calculus 12) ➢ Each Faculty has their own Degree-Specific requirements – check UBC website for details ➢ SFU has changed how they will be evaluating student applications ➢ All applicants must present a minimum of 5 approved Grade 12 courses (including English 12) ➢ Each Faculty has a list of courses (“List A” & “List B”) which will list specific courses required for their faculty – check SFU website for details ➢ NOTE: If you are applying to multiple programs, YOU MUST TAKE REQUIRED COURSES FOR BOTH PROGRAMS (ie; Faculty of Arts & Faculty of Science)
BC University – Second Language Requirements ➢ Although not a high school graduation requirement, most BC Universities require students applying directly from high school to have completed at least a Language 11 (ie; Spanish 11, Punjabi 11) ➢ SFU will accept an Introductory Language 11 (ie; Intro Spanish 11) ➢ UBC will ONLY accept a Language 11 or 12 (NOT Introductory 11) ➢ However, some faculties require a Language 12 to Graduate from (ie; Faculty of Arts). If you do not have a Language 12, then you must complete a 1st year language course (ie; spend $$ on an extra course) ➢ Some faculties at Uvic DO NOT have a second language requirement (ie; Engineering, Sciences, Business) ➢ If you are an ELL Student, and came to Burnaby South AFTER Grade 8, you “may” be eligible for a Language 11 and/or 12 Credit ➢ If you think you may qualify, please check with your Counsellor
“Possible” Post-Secondary Entrance Exams ➢ SAT – Check out www.collegeboard.com ➢ A requirement for American Universities/Colleges for entrance ➢ If you are thinking of attending school in the US, you MUST write the SAT’s no later than the Spring of Grade 11 → so THIS SPRING!! ➢ LPI – Check out www.lpi.ubc.ca ➢ A language test required by UBC and SFU (and other universities) for those students with a final grade of less than 75% in BC English Studies 12 or BC Literary Studies 12 ➢ Check the websites of all colleges and universities that you are applying to for updates on this requirement ➢ TOEFL ➢ BC Universities vary - generally NOT required for students with 4 years of instruction in English. ➢ Confirm with each University ➢ Other provinces & USA – NOT required for students with 5 years of instruction in English. ➢ Confirm with each University
Scholarships!! ➢ It is NOT too early to start thinking about making some $$ for Post-Secondary – many scholarships out there are available for student’s who may currently be in Grade 11!! ➢ Mr. Kwan – located in the career prep centre in student services – c105 ➢ Is the “guru” “go To guy” “ceo” (aka: contact person) for all things scholarships related ➢ All scholarships available with only be placed on the counselling/scholarship blog as they become available: blogs.sd41.bc.ca/south-counselling/scholarships/ ➢ There will be a different tab for each month scholarships are due ➢ Note: Make sure you check the “tab” regularly, as some scholarships may have a very short window before the deadline ➢ The following places are also very helpful to learn about new scholarships: ➢ Emails from Ms. Fenn ➢ Your parents (ie; many companies offer scholarships) ➢ Hallway Monitors ➢ Your own job – honestly! ➢ Memo board in front of C105 (STUDENT SERVICES) ➢ FYI….MILLIONS OF SCHOLARSHIPS GO UNCLAIMED EACH YEAR BECAUSE STUDENTS DO NOT APPLY FOR THEM → DON’T BE ONE OF THOSE!
Additional Information ➢ There is a Burnaby South Counselling Blog: ➢ Updated regularly with information on: ➢ Presentation, Course Selection, Volunteer Opportunities, Awards, etc. ➢ ALSO: Please make sure that you check your Microsoft Teams Email REGULARLY, as this is how we send out important information to you
Tips for Grade 11 & 12 Course Selection ❖ TALK TO YOUR CURRENT TEACHERS ➢ Ask your current Teachers about what future courses are all about ➢ English, Math, Science & Social Studies ➢ Talk to your current teachers to learn more info about what Grade 11 & 12 classes are: ➢ English 11 Focuses: Composition vs. Creative Writing vs. First Peoples vs. Literary Studies vs. Literary Studies Honours vs. New Media vs. Spoken Language ➢ English 12 Focuses: English Studies 12 vs. English First Peoples 12 vs. AP English Literature & Composition 12 ➢ Math 11 Streams: Pre-Calculus 11 vs. Foundations 11 vs. Workplace 11 ➢ Remember…Pre-Calculus is ONLY needed for Business & Sciences in Univ. ➢ You can take Foundations 11 & 12 if you are applying to Faculty of Arts in Univ. ➢ Math 12 Streams: Pre-Calculus 12 vs. Foundations 12 vs. Calculus 12 ➢ Check your Post-Secondary Requirements NOW!! ➢ Some Universities require Pre-Calculus 12 AND Calculus 12 ➢ ALSO! You cannot take Foundations 11 and then choose Pre-Calculus 12 ➢ If you are currently taking Found 11 and want to take Pre-Calc 12 in Sept then you MUST enroll in Summer School for Pre-Calc 11
Tips for Grade 12 Course Selection ❖ TALK TO YOUR CURRENT TEACHERS ➢ Science 11 Streams: Chemistry vs. Earth Sciences vs. Life Sciences vs. Physics ➢ Remember…Physics 11 & Chemistry 11 is needed for applying to Sciences in University → Engineering also requires Chemistry 12 & Physics 12 ➢ To Apply for Faculty of Arts in Univ, you can take Life Sciences or Earth Science ➢ Science 12 Streams: Chemistry vs. Geology vs. Life Sciences vs. Physics ➢ REMEMBER…You cannot take Anatomy & Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, or Physics 12 WITHOUT taking Life Sciences 11, Chem 11 or Phys 11 FIRST!! ➢ You MUST enroll in Summer School for any Grade 11 Science classes that you are currently missing if you want to take the Grade 12 version ➢ Social Studies 11/12 Focuses: SS 11 Explorations vs. 20th Century World History vs. BC First Peoples vs. Human Geography vs. Physical Geography vs. Law Studies vs. Social Justice ➢ Remember…These Teachers are your “experts” on these courses, because they are the ones teaching them!
Tips for Grade 11 & 12 Course Selection ❖ SUMMER SCHOOL ➢ Students going into Grade 11 & 12 CAN take Summer School courses if they would like to “advance” or “preview” the next years courses ➢ IF…you are “previewing” the Grade 11 or 12 course, then you are NOT going to receive credit for the course, and you will have to take the course in September ➢ If…you are “advancing” the Grade 11 or 12 course, then you ARE receiving credit for that course, and will NOT be taking it in September ➢ IF…you are planning on taking a Summer School course to “advance” then you must select the next course you are wanting to take here on your Student MyEd Portal
Tips for Grade 11 & 12 Course Selection ❖ SUMMER SCHOOL ➢ NOTE: You CANNOT take a course in Summer School to “advance” to then take the AP/Honours Course in September ➢ Ie: taking Chem 11 in Summer in hopes of going into AP Chemistry ➢ Summer School info will become available end of April early May ➢ As soon as we have the information, it will be up in the school ❖ BURNABY ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL ➢ Students CAN take “some” courses Online through Burnaby Online ➢ Ie: Career Life Education 10 – if you did not take it THIS year ➢ FYI…Online Classes are VERY different than in school classes ➢ Ie: You teach YOURSELF the course – your Online Teacher can answer questions through email, NOT teach you course material
Course Selection Timeline ➢ Course Selection Completed: ➢ ELL SR Students & English Language Adapted 10 Students ➢ February 12th to your Counsellor ➢ You have a DIFFERENT Course Selection Form & will be completing it on paper and handing in to your Counsellor in Student Services ➢ Grade 10`s & 11’s ➢ February 15th at 11:59pm ➢ Course Selection will be completed ONLINE this year again through your MyEd Student Portal ➢ You will be able to enter your Courses into your MyEd Student Portal until Monday, February 15th at 11:59pm
MyEd Student Portal Logins ➢Similar to last year, you will all be entering in your own courses in your MyEd Student Portal ➢ After this presentation you will receive step-by-step instructions on HOW to enter your Courses into your MyEd Student Portal ➢ As a Reminder…. ➢ You CANNOT enter your courses in your Parents MyEd Portal ➢ AND! You MUST check to make REMINDER: MyEd Student Portal CLOSES sure your Email Address in your th February 15 at 11:59pm own Student MyEd Portal is CURRENT!!
MyEd Student Portal Logins ➢ Have you NEVER logged in to your MyEd Student Portal??? ➢ You will see that your Course Selection Form has your Login ID and Temporary Password on it ➢ Have you LOCKED yourself out of your MyEd Student Portal??? ➢ Go to the Main Office to have it reset so you can enter your courses ➢ As a reminder, you CANNOT use a cellphone/tablet/Ipad to login to REMINDER: MyEd Student Portal CLOSES your MyEd for the 1st time February 15th at 11:59pm ➢ DON’T FORGET TO POST YOUR COURSES – If you don’t post, your selections are not saved!!
Questions?? Concerns?? ➢ Feel free to contact your Counsellor to ask any questions or discuss any concerns you may have about Course Selection – send us a quick email ☺ ➢ Counsellors: ➢ Mr. Chow ➢ Ms. Gill ➢ A – De ➢ Hi - Mc ➢ Ms. Bentley Fernandes ➢ Ms. Siska ➢ Dh – He ➢ Me - Sh ➢ Bridge Students Course Selection Forms ➢ Ms. Fenn DUE – February 15th at 11:59pm ➢ Si – Z MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH YOUR ➢ YPP Students MYED STUDENT PORTAL BY DEADLINE
For More Information ➢ Please visit the Burnaby South Open House Webpage for more information on each of our Departments at Burnaby South ➢ REMEMBER….to ask your Teachers about their courses ☺
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