South Delta Secondary Grade 9 Course Planning - Ms. Wendy Diomis Counsellor Grade 9s 2018 2019 - Delta School District
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Overview O Overview of Graduation Requirements O Grade 9 courses O What about Math? O Second Language requirements O Grade 9 Electives O District Academies O External Credits O Summer School O Resources O Questions
Graduation Requirements ENGLISH Language Arts 10 4 Language Arts 11 4 Language Arts 12 4 FRANCAIS LANGUE Francais Langue 10 4 Francais Langue 11 4 Francais Langue 12 4 SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 10/ Sciences Humaines 10 4 a Social Studies 11/ Sciences Humaines 11 4 SCIENCE Science 10/Sciences Naturelles 10 4 a Science 11 4 MATH a Math 10 4 a Math 11 4 PE Physical Education 10 4 ART/SKILL Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4 OTHER Career Life Education 4 Career Life Connections 4 ELECTIVES Elective Courses (12 credits must be Grade 12) 28 TOTAL 80 credits **French Immersion requirements
Grade 9 Courses English Program 1. English 9 2. Socials 9 3. Mathematics 9 – one of: 1. Math 9 Challenge 2. Math 9 3. Core Math 9 4. Science 9 5. Physical Education 9 Elective Courses: 6. ____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________
Grade 9 courses French Immersion 1. English 9 2. Sciences Humaines 9 3. Mathematics 9 – one of: 1. Math 9 Challenge 2. Math 9 3. Core Math 9 4. Sciences Naturelles 9 5. Physical Education 9 6. Francais Langue 9 Elective Courses: 7. _____________ 8. _____________
The math question Grades 8 & 9 O Math 8 & 9 O Math 9 Challenge* O Core Math 8 & 9* Grade 10 O Foundations Pre Calculus Math 10 O Math 10 Challenge* O Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 O *Requires referral by present math teacher and parent/guardian permission.
Math information MATHEMATICS The new math curriculum includes 3 available pathways for students. The three pathways available are: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, and Pre-Calculus. At the grade 10 level, a common Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus course is the starting point for both the Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus pathways. When choosing a pathway, students should consider their interests, both current and future. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs of study as they vary by institution and by year. MATH 9 Apprenticeship & Workplace Foundations and Pre Calc 10 Mathematics 10 1010 Mathematics 10 Foundations 11 Pre-Calculus 11 Apprenticeship & Workplace 11 Pre-Calculus 12 Foundations 12 Apprenticeship & Workplace 12 Calculus 12 Post-Secondary or programs not requiring AP Calculus 12 theoretical calculus Entry into the majority of trades or direct entry to the workplace Post-Secondary programs requiring theoretical calculus
Implications of math O Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from high school with a Dogwood certificate. O Post-secondary math options will vary. Please be informed, and keep viable options open. O This time next year, students will need to pick a stream of math to continue on in. Students in Math 9 Core will automatically be placed in Math 10 AWP.
What about a language? You DO NOT need a Language to graduate from high school BUT.. Some post-secondary institutions do require… UBC – Language 11 for all faculties Kwantlen – Language 11 (or equivalent) to complete a degree program SFU – Introductory Language 11 for all faculties ____________________________________________________ UVIC No Language Requirement Thompson Rivers BCIT Colleges
Language options O French 8-12 O French Immersion 8-12 O Spanish 9-12 O Intro Spanish 11 *All courses will be offered based on enrollment*
Language challenge exams For those students with a background in: Mandarin French Japanese Punjabi Korean German Spanish O You may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12 credits. O Some post-secondary institutions (ex. UBC) are no longer accepting Challenge exam scores for GPA, but will accept the course as the language requirement for admission.
Elective Options O Animation & 3D Modeling O Mechanics O Band O Multimedia O Ceramics and Sculpture O Musical Theatre Company O Choir (after school) O Drafting O Musical Theatre O Drama Company-Pit Band (after school) O Fashion O Spanish O Foods and Nutrition O Stagecraft (after or during O French school options) O Graphics & Photography O Technology O Guitar O Vocal Jazz (after school) O Information Technology O Woodwork O Jazz Band (before school)
District Academies
District academies The Delta School District offers Academies in the following areas: - Hockey (SDSS & Burnsview) - Film Acting (DMEC Ladner) - Film Production (DMEC Ladner) - Film Visual Effects (DMEC Ladner) - Dance (DSS) - Performance (DMEC Ladner) - Baseball (Sands) - Softball (Seaquam – Females only) - Soccer (SDSS & Sands) - Lacrosse (SDSS) - Golf (SDSS & Seaquam) Information available at: www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies
External credits Students may earn credits towards graduation through training programs outside of school: O Dance (ie. Royal Academy of Dance) O Music (ie. Royal Conservatory of Music) O Sports (Provincial or National team level) O Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor) O Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification) O Driver Ed (ICBC accredited program) *Students are asked to bring documentation as proof of credit*
Summer School Remedial Full-Credit O For those students who O For those students who want need to repeat a course to complete courses ahead O Must have achieved 40% or of schedule better in their class for O 6 weeks in July/Aug entrance O 3 hour class O 4 weeks in July O English 10, Socials 10, O 1 hr 45 min. class Science 10, Math 10, O English 9, Socials 9, O Career Life Education 10 Math 9, Science 9 O 2 class maximum O 2 class maximum
When can we sign up for courses? Parent Connect and Student Connect are open: February 5 – February 28 Course Verification March 5 - 9 O Courses are not first come first serve, until after course selection. O Choose wisely now! Changes may not be possible later.
Important! - locker O Before signing up for courses, you must click ‘YES’ if you want a locker! O If you will not use a locker, then do not click yes.
Resources O Course Planning O Counsellor Ms. W. Diomis (wdiomis@deltasd.bc.ca) O Career and Course Planning O Ms. K. Fernandes (kfernandes@deltasd.bc.ca) O Graduation Program Information O www.bced.gov.bc.ca/grad_req_rev O www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/
Delta Academies
Anxiety
Anxiety
Anxiety
Anxiety O What is Anxiety? O Our bodies reaction to perceived danger or important events O Like an internal alarm system – alerts us to danger and helps our body prepare to deal with it O Everybody experiences anxiety!
Anxiety O What’s going on when I’m anxious? O Affects our thoughts, body, and behaviours O When faced with danger, you will have worrisome thoughts about the danger, your body will ready to take action to protect yourself, and you will take action to get away from the danger or fight O Anxiety is protective – it’s how we evolved and stayed alive as a species!
Anxiety
Anxiety O The Anxiety Triangle
Anxiety O Where does anxiety come from? O Genetics O Life Experiences
What Can I do about anxiety? O Quick Tips: O Be active! O Find something you love to do and do it! O Try to get some aerobic, strength, and flexibility training O Exercise 30-60 minutes per day O Set realistic goals for yourself O Exercise at least two hours before falling asleep in order to avoid not being able to sleep
What Can I do about anxiety? O Eat healthy! O Cut back on sugar O Avoid caffeine O Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day O Eat regular meals (six small meals a day or three meals and two snacks)
What Can I do about anxiety? O Get 9 hours of sleep per night O Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day O Create a relaxing bedtime routine (ex. Warm bath or shower, put on pjs, light snack, calming music, read a book)
What Can I do about anxiety? O Drugs & Alcohol O Drugs and alcohol are not helpful when trying to manage anxiety!
Strategies to Manage anxiety O Thoughts
Strategies to manage anxiety O Deep Breathing
Strategies to manage anxiety O Visualization
References O http://youth.anxietybc.com/ O Dr. Lynn Miller
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