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GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS
     WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023
GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
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”
GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
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
GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
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
GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
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
GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
Grade 11 Course Selection Form

                      Leadership Applications MUST be
                       Handed In To Student Services
GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
Grade 12 Course Selection Form

                      Leadership Applications MUST be
                       Handed In To Student Services
GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
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)
GRADE 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
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 10 & 11 STUDENTS - WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS
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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