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home of the gators
Grads of 2022
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Things we will talk about in this
session
Administration and Counselling
WGSS Communication Tools
Overview of Graduation Requirements
Grade 9 Program Requirements
Core Requirements
Electives
External Credits
Summer Session Remedial and Full Credit
Course Request Deadlines
Resources
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WGSS Administration:
Balan Moorthy Principal
Lisa Fraser Vice Principal (A-G)
Logan Kitteringham Vice Principal (H-N)
Paul Trattle Vice Principal (O-Z)
Grade 9/10-12 Counsellors:
Darleen Kifiak A-G (Mon-Fri)
Rachelle Twemlow H-L (Tue/Wed/Thur )
Ivan Adrian H-L ( Mon)
Donelda Seymour M-R (Mon/Tue./Thur./Fri)
Sue Docherty S-Z (Mon-Fri)
Christy deBulnes Career Advisor- (Mon-Fri )
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Communication
Website: www.wgss.ca
Email: Please ensure the course planning sheet includes
your most up to date email address
Synervoice: An automated parent phoning system for
attendance and other messages
Twitter: @sd35wgss
GatorBlocks: Agenda app for iphone/Android
Remind: Texting System for School Info & Contact
WGSS Grad 2022
Gator Nation News - http://wgssgnn.com/
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Gator App
Download App from itunes
Download App from WGSS website
Students can personalize schedule
Area for notes/hmwk deadlines
Holidays, events are automatically
programmed in
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Sign up for Remind-Use the App
Text: 778-650-5076
For Gr 8's going into grade 9
as of Sept 2018 please Message:
@wgss2022
or rmd.at/wgss2022
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Counsellor Services
Personal concerns
Study/organizational skills
Course selection
Career planning
Vocational Counselling
Graduation requirements or ‘Grad Check’
Scholarship information
Post Secondary Information
+ Graduation Requirements Language Arts 10, 11, 12 4 credits each (12) Social Studies 10, & 11 or 12 4 credits each (8) Science 10 4 credits A Science 11 or 12 4 credits A Math 10 4 credits A Math 11 or 12 4 credits Physical Education and Health 10 4 credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, 12 4 credits Life Education 10 4 credits Life Connections 11/12 4 credits Capstone Pass/Fail Literacy Assessment and Numeracy Assessment Required Credit Courses: 52 credits Elective Courses (28/32 elective credits /at least 3 courses must be at gr. 12 level) Total Credits Ministry Requires 80 credits /WGSS 84
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That was
Graduation……..+ ALL GRADE 9 MUST
TAKE:
1) English 9 or English 9H
2) Social Studies 9
Grade 9 Students or 1+ 2 Humanities 9
Core Courses
You must take these
3) Science 9 or *Science 9/10 H
4) Math 9 or Foundations of
Math 10 or Workplace Math 10
5) P. E. 9 or TMSP 9+
Grade 9 Electives
6) Language 9 or Elective ( or *STSS)
• (* STSS is given by permission of Resource
Department Only)
7) Elective – Arts Education
8) Elective – Applied Design
Check the Request Form and the
Course Guides on our website for
more info on electives! www.wgss.ca+ Grade 9 French Immersion
French Immersion students take:
English 9 or English 9 H*
Science Humaines 9
Français Langue 9
Francais Litterature 9
Mathematics 9 (or Math 10 choice)
Education Physique 9
Science 9 or Science 9/10H*
An Elective – (Arts Education or Applied Design)
* Want to apply for an Honours class?
* Talk to your Science/English teacher – by department recommendation+
Mandatory+
English Options
English 9- English Honours 9
Emphasis on reading and writing
Enrichment for advanced students
process
Variety of literature forms In depth discussion
Prerequisite – Grade 8 English Higher reading level material
More independence of study
*Eng H - See your English teacher+
Humanities+
Math Questions
Any Math 11 course meets the requirement
for a Dogwood Certificate
Need to write Math Skills Assessment
between grade 10-12 to graduate
Post Secondary Math Requirements will
vary
For now, stay in the highest level of Math
you will be successful at
This time next year students will need to
pick a stream of Math to continue in+ Math Options
MATH 9 – for Students currently in Math 8
Expands on topics and ideas studied in Grade 8 math
This is the only math class option for students who have
completed Grade 8 math
MATH 10 – Only for students who will complete Math 9 by June
2018
Foundations of Math 10 – required for many Post Secondary
programs
Workplace Math 10 – appropriate for majority of trades and
work place entry+
Sample Future Plans Most Relevant Course Work
• Technical College Workplace Math 10 – 11
• Trade School
• Direct Entry to Workforce
• Social Sciences Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-
• Humanities Calculus 10
• Fine Arts Followed by
• Undecided Foundations 11 and 12
• Math Foundations 10 (Min 60% or more)
• Science Followed by
• Engineering Pre-Calculus 11 and 12
• Medicine
• Commerce (Business)
Check individual faculty requirements at universities!+
Science 9 Options
Science 9
Physical Science- Characteristics of Electricity.
Physical Science-Atoms, Elements & Compounds.
Life Science-Reproduction
Earth & Space Science-Space Exploration
Pre-requisite: Science 8+
Science 9/10 Honours
Demonstrated high ability in Science 8
See your Science teacher to add your name to the request list
Must have good work ethic. Course content will be covered
quickly and homework needs to be completed to move ahead
with the next concept.
Most of the curriculum is grade 10. There are a few elements of
Science 9 that may be covered by Mr. Stephenson (mini unit on
astronomy).
Ideal for students who want to pursue Science areas of study in
University+
Science 9/10 Honours cont.
There is an emphasis on independent learning &
application of computer technology.
Students who successfully complete this accelerated
program have the option to take Physics 11 & 12,
and/or Chemistry 11 & 12, and/or Biology 11 & 12 in
their next three years of study (Gr. 10,11,12).
Some may also be encouraged to take AP Science
courses to enhance their studies in university.+
Student Support Services+
Languages
French Spanish
8-12 8-12
Language
Options+
Some Post Secondary institutions
do require a language
Language 11 for all
Faculties - UBC
Language 11 &
12 recommended to complete UFV( 11) Kwantlen (11)
B.A. degree program
Introductory Language
11 for all faculties SFU
No Lang Required
(but recommended) for
UVIC, BCIT, UNBC, TWU, CapU
CHECK university websites
for updates on entrance
requirements!+
Language Challenge Exams
For Students with a background in:
Mandarin Korean French
Japanese German
Spanish Punjab
You may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language
11 or 12 credits
Many post-secondary institutions (like UBC) do not use
Challenge Exam scores in the calculation of your entrance
average but will accept it as a Language 11 credit for
admission+
P.E 9 Opportunities to
develop skills and
knowledge in the
following areas:
Team sports such
as football, rugby, Fitness, health,
basketball, soccer, and nutrition.
and lacrosse.
All activities & Gymnastics,
sports offered in tennis, badminton,
extracurricular dance and weight
program. training.+
Elective Requirement
New Curriculum requires grade 9 students to have:
1 elective course from the Arts Education Elective and
1 from the Applied Design and Skills Technologies
Some of the courses fall under both categories however you
CANNOT use 1 course to fill both requirements
Sample Grade 9 Schedule
Language Arts 9 Physical Education and Health
Social Studies 9 Sculpture 10
Science 9 Woodwork 9
French 9 Math 9+
Arts ONLY Education Electives
Course
Drama 9
Choir 9
Band 9
Music: Composition and
Technology 9
Musical Theatre 9
New: Dance 9+
Applied Design Skills and
Technologies and Arts Electives
Art 10 Electronics and Robotics
Level 1
Sculpture 10
Food Studies 10
Computer Apps
Mechanics Level 1
Computer Graphics
Metalwork Level 1
Drafting and Design Level 1
Textiles 10
Engineering and Design
Level 1 Woodwork Level 1+ WGSS Co-Course Fair Feb 1st-Check it out!
Thursday, February 1 Grade 8 into 9 – 9:45 – 10:05
Your opportunity to speak with teachers from every
department about the elective courses being offered next year+
External Credits-Check if you
qualify for credits towards Grad
Dance ( ie. Royal Academy of Dance)
Music ( ie. Royal Conservatory of Music)
Sports ( Provincial or National team level)
Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)
Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certificate)
Driver Ed (ICBC accredited program)
Bring in your DOCUMENTATION (a letter from the
organization/or certificates) these are needed to obtain
credits+
Summer Session (School)
Registration begins after Spring Break for all summer courses -
April 7th
Remedial Courses run in for the month of July; 35% min for
entry
Full Credit Courses run July - August
Math 8 is only offered as a Full Credit course in July
If you take Math 9 as a new course you will be NOT be enrolled
in Math 10 as of September – it is a summary course to prepare
you for Math 10
After you have registered for SD35
Summer school – please fill out WGSS google
form for course change request+
Resources to Help You
WGSS Course Book
WGSS Post-Secondary Handbook
WGSS Website: www. wgss.ca
WGSS Counselling & Careers: wgsscounselling.weebly.com
Counsellors available at Lunch and Flex Feb. 5-15
Flex Feb 13th – sign up in library for help with computer
request process
Info Session with Parents: Feb 8th at 7 pm
See your Counsellor if you have questions+
WGSS Counselling + Careers Website
Got to www.wgss.ca --> Student Life --> Counselling & Careers
Presentations + Guidebook
Course Selection Forms
Application Forms
http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/+ Course Planning Forms
• Please print clearly
• Fill out all info
• Ensure English Teacher +
block listed in the top left
corner box
• Include cell + email so we
can contact you if there is a
problem+
MUST HAVE:
Parent’s/Guardian’s signature
Resource Teacher’s signature if you have had Resource before
Medical Form with up-dated information
All Forms Must Be Handed In By The Deadline
* Noon-FEB 16th
By -Friday Feb 16thth all forms and online
registrations must be completed!+ Using The Course Guide
wgsscounselling.weebly.com/guidebooks.html
1. Read course descriptions
2. *Check for prerequisites
3. Discuss options with parents,
counsellor and teachers
* if you don't have the pre-req you will be taken out of the class!
A secondary school such as ours provides you with an
excellent opportunity to grow in terms of knowledge,
skills, abilities, and self-confidence.Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2018-19 Date
February • Presentation – Grade 08 into 09: Session #1 Jan.30
February • Parent Information Evening – for Grade 8 into Grade 9 Feb. 08, 7:00 pm
February • Opportunity for assistance with courses planning:
• Course Fair – Flex - Thursday Feb. 1, 9:30am
• Counsellors available every lunch time Feb. 5 – 15
February • Students discuss courses with parents Jan.30th
• Complete Course Request Form onwards-
• MyEd Flex help session Feb. 13th
• Select Course on MyEd before the deadline Feb.16th
February • Return Course Request Form, with signatures, to Counselling Feb. 16 noon
Centre
Please don’t leave it until the last day in case you need help with MyEdBCMonth WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2019-20
March • Counsellors process forms and verify courses
• Administration works with Department Heads on Honours Courses
April • Verify Course Requests through MyEd
• Return Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a
change
May • Opportunity to meet with counsellors and/or career advisor to
discuss courses and options after graduation
June • Administration building timetable based on requests – no changes
August • Timetable and staffing finalized
• Summer Session changes made, as space allows
September • Student Timetables available Electronically
• Course Change Line-Up – before school begins – Priority 1 + 2
changes
• After school begins – Priority 3 changes in SeptemberCourse Change Priorities
PRIORITY PRIORITY PRIORITY PRIORITY
1 2 3 4
Incorrect Timetable Require a Different Elective Change
Incomplete Timetable
Student does not have prerequisite Course Request
Student has less than 8 courses on or already has credit for the required
timetable course or is in an incorrect grade Student requires a course for Student wants change
level post-secondary from original request+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
FORMS TO COUNSELLING OFFICE AND ENTERED
SELECTION ENTERED INTO COMPUTER MUST BE
COMPLETED BY February 16, 12:00 noon.
The initial login must be completed at a laptop or
desktop computer (iphone/android won’t work
due to an issue with the password reset).+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
Go to the following website:
https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/log
on
This can also be accessed by typing ‘MyEDBC’ in Google. It will
generally be the first selection
You will need to the use the
following log-in ID and
password.
Login ID: Your student #
Password: Student$35+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
To enter your course selections, first select the ‘MyInfo’ tab
at the top of the page then click on the ‘Requests’ tab on the
left side.+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
Once in MyEd, carefully read the
home page instructions specific
to your grade at the top of the
page.
To make course selections click on
“Select” and then choose your
course by clicking on the check
box
Click here to navigate to the next screen if
you do not see the course(s) you are
looking for.+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
To select alternate courses for your electives, use the drop
down to the right of the course you’ve selected as your primary
course, then select the course code of the class you want to
replace it as an alternate. Note: This only needs to be done for
elective classes.+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
To select alternate courses for your electives, use the drop
down to the right of the course you’ve selected as your primary
course, then select the course code of the class you want to
replace it as an alternate. Note: This only needs to be done for
elective classes.+
Selecting Courses in MyEdBC
In order to confirm that you
have completed your course
selections click on the POST
button in the bottom left of the
screen. A green message
will appear when your courses
have been posted.
YOU MUST COMPLETE
THIS STEP TO SUBMIT
YOUR COURSE REQUEST.+
Confused? Questions?+ THANK YOU for your time and attention.... Happy Course Planning!
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