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WGSS Course Planning Evening
Grade 11 + 12 for 2019-2020
Welcome Parents and Students
Agenda
Resources
Grad Requirements
Courses + Special Programs
Post-Secondary Options
- Trades
- Scholarship Information
Course Selection Timeline
Questions
Resources
Resources to help you
Counsellors Career Team Media
Ms. Kifiak (A-G) Christy, REMIND
Career Advisor @wgss2020
Ms. Twemlow (H-L) T, W, Th. Ms. Stubbings + Ms. Kelly,
Gator News for Grads
Career Facilitators
Mr. Adrian (H-L) M
Mr. McKay, TWITTER:
Ms. Seymour (M-P) Trades @GatorFutures
Mr. Hendricks, WGSS Counselling &
Ms. Docherty (Q-Z) Work Experience Careers Website
WGSS Counselling & Careers
Website
wgsscounselling.weebly.com
Course Planning
• Guidebooks
• Forms
• Presentations
Graduation + Post-Secondary Info.
• Grad Requirements
• Approved Lists + Links to Institutions
• CUE Resources
Scholarships
• WGSS Scholarship Application Forms This
• District Website + Scholarship Handbook
presentation
Careers PSI info. including
• Volunteer Opportunities
admissions
• Dual Credit Programs
• Career Newsletter
WGSS Course Use Table of Contents Course List
• Select Topic or Department + Prerequisites
Guide • Hyperlink takes you directly to page
2019-2020 Page 13-17
• Use link at bottom of each page to return to
the Table of Contents
PSI Resources
Timeline for Grads
New provincial PSI Website
for Parents & Students
Canadian University Event
– September
Christy de Bulnes
Career Advisor
REMIND App
Events Calendar
Twitter: @wgsscareers
Download the APP; Join the class:
Gr. 12 @wgss2020
Gr. 11 @wgss2021
Stay connected!
Career
Newsletter Careers Website
wgsscareercentre.weebly.com
Dual Credit Info.
Career info.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer
Info.
Graduation Requirements
Grad Check Lists WGSS Counselling Website
BC Graduation Requirements
2019-2021
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English Language Arts 10 English Language Arts 11 English Language Arts 12
Socials 10 Socials 11 or 12 Life Connections/Capstone 12
Science 10 Science 11 or 12 Elective numbered 12
Math 10 Math 11 Elective numbered 12
Life Education 10 (or Planning 10) Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective numbered 12
PHE 10 Elective Elective
Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective Elective
Elective (Arts Education /Applied Skill Elective Elective
10, 11, or 12 before graduation)
Arts Education = Art, Band, Dance, Drama 80 Credits = Ministry requirement
ADST = Business Computer, Home Ec., Technology 84 Credits = WGSS requirementBilingual Dogwood Requirements
2019-2021
Grad 10 FI Grade 11 FI Grade 12 FI
English Language Arts 10 English Language Arts 11 English Language Arts 12
Science Humaines 10 Science Humaines 11 Life Connections/Capstone 12
Science 10 Science 11 Français Lang/Litt 12
Math 10 Math 11 Elective Numbered 12
Français Langue 10 Français Lang/Litt 11 Elective Numbered 12
Life Education 10 Elective Elective
PHE 10 Elective Elective
Elective Elective ElectiveAssessments/Exams Numeracy Assessment - required for Graduation Grade 11 into 12 - will write June 2019 of Grade 11 Grade 10 into 11 – will write June 2020 of Grade 11 Literacy Assessment – required for Graduation Grade 11 into 12 - will not be writing a Literacy Assessment or a Provincial Exam Grade 10 into 11 – will write a Literacy Assessment prior to graduation AP Exams optional; to be decided with your AP teacher approximately $135/exam approximately $195 Capstone Seminar exam Approximately $195 Capstone Research course cost
English Language Arts Options
• ELA 11 – one of:
Language Arts 11
• English 12
Language Arts 12
• Literary Studies 11 • English First Peoples 12
• Composition 11 • AP English Literature &
• Creative Writing 11 Composition 12 *
• New Media 11
• AP English Language &
Composition 12
* Only EN 12 or AP EN 12 will be used to
calculate admission average by PSIs, not bothSocial Studies courses
SOCIALS 11 CREDIT SOCIALS 12 CREDIT
History of Human Experience 11 20th Century World History 12
BC First Peoples 12
20th Century World History through Film
11 Genocide Studies 12
Law Studies 12
Sciences Humaines 11 (FI)
Philosophy 12
Human Geography 12 (EDGE) Political Studies 12
Social Justice 12
AP European History 12*
AP European History 12*
Does not meet Ministry requirements for a SS 11/12Science 11 + 12 Courses
Life Science 11 or Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Pre-AP Life Science 11 or Pre-AP Chemistry 11
or AP Physics I
Anatomy & Physiology 12 Chemistry 12
Physics 12 or AP Physics II
or AP Biology 12 or AP Chemistry 12
Environmental Special Science: Science for Citizens 11
Science 12 Astronomy 12 Meets Grad Requirements but not
university admission
Note: Psychology 12 and AP Psychology Students need one Science 11 or 12
12 do not meet Science 11/12 credit to graduate but PSIs may
Graduation requirement require moreMath 11 + 12 Courses
Workplace Math 10 Workplace Math 11
Foundations of Math Foundations of Math Foundation of Math
10 11 12
Pre-Calculus 12
Students may take two math
course at the same time Pre-Calculus 11
Examples: AP Calculus 12
FOM 12 + Pre-Cal 11
Pre-Cal 12 + AP Calculus 12
AP Statistics 12Life Connections/Capstone 12 - 4 credits
Curriculum Community Capstone Project
Component Connections
• Resume
• 30 hours of • Complete a passion
• Cover Letter documented work or project
• Reference Letter volunteer experience
• Presentation will be early BC Ministry
• Budget April of Education
graduation
• Post-Secondary Plans requirementChoose a Flex Option Focus Area
(or General or AP Research)
Computer Studies
English / Human Services
Fine Arts
Home Economics
Mathematics
Physical Health/Athletics
Science
Service/Leadership
Socials/Human Services
Technology• Complete the Capstone
Life Connections/Careers 12
Selection Proposal
One of three options:
• Submit your Proposal
with your Course
Selection Form
• Meet with a Career
Facilitator in April/May
to discuss your ideas
Flex AP
General
Options Research
Complete AP
Research
In a block in Must attend
the timetable 2 flex/week
Life
Connections/
Capstone 121.FRENCH IMMERSION
2.EDGE
3. AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM
Special Programs 4. TRAIN IN TRADES/WORK IN TRADESELA 11 (Literacy Studies) EDGE
Human Geography 12 EDGE (or FRAL equivalent)
Math: FOM 11, Pre-Cal 11, or Pre-Cal 12 EDGE
Outdoor Ed 11 EDGE
EDGE PROGRAM
Application
forms to
Mr. Stead
by Feb. 14
Cost: $775
Select EDGE courses in MyED and
on Course Selection form but list alternates in both placesAP Program
AP Courses available in Gr. 11 AP available in Gr. 12
Pre-AP Biology 11 AP Biology 12
Pre-AP Chemistry 11 AP Chemistry 12
AP Physics 1 (Physics 11) AP Physics 2 (Physics 12)
AP Computer Science Principles 12 AP Calculus 12 AP Presentation on WGSS
AP EN Language & Composition 12 AP EN Literature & Composition 12 Counselling Website
AP Courses in Gr. 11 or 12 AP French Lang. & Culture 12
AP Capstone Seminar 11 AP Psychology
AP Macro Economics 12/ AP Statistics 12
AP Micro Economics 12 AP Music Theory 12
AP European History 12 AP Capstone Research 12
wgss.ca/programs-courses/advanced-placement-program/AP Capstone Diploma
AP Seminar (Year 1)
AP Seminar & Research
• Team Project and Presentation
• Individual Research-Based Essay & Presentation
Certificate
• End-of-Course Exam
AP Capstone Diploma
AP Research (Year 2)
• Academic Paper
• Presentation and Oral Defense
4 AP Courses and Exams
• Taken at any point throughout high school
AP Exams: ~$135/Exam
Capstone Seminar Exam: $195 AP Research Course Cost $195Considering Skilled Trades?
WGSS has options to help you
pursue trades training:
Youth Train in Trades
(Train@SD35)
Full-time trades programs:
• Professional Cook 1
• Hairstylist
• Auto Service Technician
• Piping/Plumbing
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Horticulture
Youth Work in Trades
(Work@WGSS)
Earn up to 16 high school credits working for a
sponsor journeyperson, while attending WGSS.
Work Experience
Earn 4 to 8 high school credits by completing
unpaid work in your focus area.
Speak to Christy – WGSS Career Advisor• Information Meeting in Spring at School Board
Office
• “B” in EN, SS, MA, and/or SC
• 2 Teacher Reference Letters
• Courses are generally @ 4:00, KPU Langley campus WGSS IN-SCHOOL
PRESENTATION:
• Sign-up in June and in December ST
TUES. FEB. 21
• Can do one courses during Grade 12 year 3:00 – 4:00PM
WGSS LIBRARY
Tuition Registration Textbook
• Paid by SD35 • Paid by KPU • Paid by studentPost-Secondary Information
Post-Secondary Info Presentation
http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/presentations.htmlGeneral Admission Requirements
English
Every institution has different “General
Admission” requirements
All institutions have a requirement that you Minimum Admission
Math
must meet BC Ministry of Ed graduation Average
requirements
Generally, there are the 5 factors General
Admission Requirements to check
Search the “Undergraduate Admission” # of Approved
Language
Courses
section of the university’s website to review
the General Admission Requirements for that
institutionSpecific Admission Requirements
Required Grade 12 courses
Institutions also have “Specific Degree (E.g. English + 3-5 other “Academic
Grade 12 Courses”
Requirements” for admission to each Faculty
Examples of the most common criteria In some cases there are
include: Supplemental Application Grade 11 course
(E.g. Business Faculty) requirements
(E.g. Science Faculty)
Minimum percentage in
specific courses
(E.g. Math mark)UBC 2019, 2020 Admissions
Overall Academic Average
All Gr. 11 + 12*
Individual Course Grades
*Note: Does not include Key Grade 12 Courses
ADST, PHE or
Career Courses
Core Academic Average
All related Gr. 11 and/or 12 Personal Profile
UBC looks courses related to the specific Short Answers + Activity List
for depth, degree program
rigor, and
relevancyPersonal Profile – What is UBC looking for?
Engagement &
Accomplishment
Broad-Based Admissions
• What’s important to you?
• What are your significant achievements?
• What have you learned from these experiences?
Voice Leadership
• What challenges have you overcome?
Substance
http://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/personal-profile/UBC – Faculty of Arts Admission Example
Courses Arts Core Overall
English (ELA) 11 (min. 70%) X (will look at ELA 12) √
Language 11 √ √
FOM 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 65%) √ √
English (ELA) 12 (min. 70%) √ √
Social Studies 11 or 12 √ (highest of 11 or 12) √
Science 11 or 12 X √
6 or more Academic Gr. 12 courses √ Arts related √
Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 &
NOTES: 12 grades and drop the lowest
Gr. 11 or 12 mark
√ Required
X Not used when have 12UBC – Faculty of Science Admission Example
Courses Science Core Overall
English (ELA) 11 (min. 70%) X (will look at ELA 12) √
Language 11 X √
Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 67%) X (will look at Pre-Cal12) √
Chemistry 11 √ (if no Chem 12) √
Physics 11 √ (if no Physics 12) √
English (ELA) 12 (min. 70%) √ √
Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 67%) √ √
Approved Science 12 √ √
3 more Academic 12s Preference to Science courses √
NOTES: Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 & 12 grades and
drop the lowest Gr. 11 or 12 mark
√ Required
X Not used when have 12SFU Admission Examples
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES FACULTY OF SCIENCE
English Language Arts (ELA) 11 ELA 11
Language 11 (includes Beginner Language 11 course) Language 11 (includes Beginner Language 11 course)
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 (min. 60%) Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 60%)
A Academic Science 11 Physics 11
ELA 12 (min. 70%) Chemistry 11
Four approved grade 12 courses ELA 12 (min. 70%)
(see list on SFU’s website) Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 60%)
Two of: Bio 12, Chem. 12, Geog. 12, Geol. 12, Physics 12
Plus one more Approved 12 (see list on SFU’s website)University of the Fraser Valley Admissions Example
FACULTY OF ARTS FACULTY OF SCIENCE
ELA 12 (min. C+ = 70%) ELA 12 (min. 67%)
Two approved grade 12 courses (min B = 75%) Pre-Calculus 11
Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 73%)
One Science 12 (min. 67%)
• Anatomy and Physiology 12
• Chemistry 12
• Physics 12Second Language Requirement
Institution Required
UBC Language 11, minimum 2 years
UVic No Language 11 required (Arts: Recommend Language 12)
SFU Language 11 or Intro Language 11
TRU No Language 11 required (Arts: any 2nd Language to Gr. 12 is recommended;
B.Ed. Lang. 12 recommended)
TWU Language 11 recommended
KPU No Language 11 required (Arts: Language 12 required to exit B.A. program)
UFV No Language 11 required (most programs)
UBC- O No Language 11 required
BCIT No Language 11 required
Note: Students should complete a Language 12
if they plan to complete a B.A. programMath: General Entrance Requirements
Institution Math Requirement
UBC - Vancouver Foundations 12 or Pre-Calculus 11
UVIC Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11
SFU Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 with minimum 60%
TRU Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 for Education Faculty
KPU Mathematics 11 (depends on program)
UFV Mathematics 11 (depends on program)
BCIT Check program requirements. Foundations 11 + 12 required for some programs. May
need to write “math assessment test”
NOTE: Pre-Calculus 11 and 12 may be the prerequisite to take Business, Science, Engineering, or Nursing coursesGrade 11 –
May bulletin
August – PSI calendar
and deadlines
Grade 12 –
Bi-weeklyExploration Opportunities
DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME
Feb. 9 KPU Open House – Surrey Campus KPU Surrey 11:00 – 3:00
Feb. 9 Cap U: School of Motion Picture Open House Bosa Centre – Cap U 11:00 – 3:00
Feb. 11 BCIT Info Session @ WGSS WGSS – Cafeteria FLEX
Feb. 13 Canadian Tourism College – Discovery Day Surrey 5:00 – 7:00
Feb. 15 KPU Langley Discovery Days Langley KPU 10:00 – 2:00
Feb. 16 Engineering Explorations 10 @ UBC UBC Vancouver 9:00 – 2:00
Feb. 19 Parents as Career Coaches WGSS Library 6:30 – 9:30
Feb. 20 KPU: Access Programs for Students with Langley KPU 5:30 – 7:30
Disabilities
Field-trip Feb. 22 KPU Cloverdale – Trades & Tech Programs Cloverdale KPU 4:00 – 6:30
forms Feb. 23 Quest University Squamish 9:00 – 2:30
available in
Career Center Feb. 27 Langley Schools – Trades Tour Langley Schools 9:00 – 2:00
Feb. 27 VCC: Try-a-Trade VCC Broadway 10:00 – 1:00
Feb. 28 Study and Go Abroad Fair Vancouver 2:00 – 6:00Cost of Post-Secondary Education
(Domestic Applicants)
UBC- V UFV
B.Sc. – 1 yr. on campus (30 credits)
B.Sc. – 1 yr. commuting (30 credits)
Tuition, books, student fees: $7,740
Tuition, books, student fees: $7,099
Living on campus: $15,000
Average Tuition Cost/yr. in Canada: $6,000SD 35 Scholarship Website
sd35.bc.ca/students-
Scholarship
parents/scholarship-information Resources
Scholarships & Awards
• Searchable Database
• Scholarship Search Engines
Scholarship Handbook
• Sources of Financial Assistance
• Steps to Applying for Scholarships
• District - Open Award List
‘To Do’ Tools
• Sample Spreadsheet
• Sample Comprehensive Resume
• Sample EssayWhat scholarships are available?
Automatic Entrance District Authority Parent’s Employer Loran
Major Entrance BC Achievement Financial Institution U of T: National
Specific Criteria B.Ed. Award Sports or Clubs Schulich
Awards + Bursaries Apprenticeship Aboriginal Heritage Terry Fox
Post-Secondary
Ministry of Education Affiliation National Awards
Institutions
Scholarship Workshops
District: Unlocking Your Future (Oct)
WGSS: Gr. 12 (Sept, Dec) Gr. 11 (May)District Authority Award – BC Ministry of Education
Indigenous Languages and Culture
• Leadership at school or in community with First Nations
Fine Arts
$1250 for exceptional
• Visual Arts, Drama, Music, Dance
achievement in one of
Applied Skills seven categories
• Business Ed., Computes, Home Ec.
Technical and Trades Training
GPA Calculated on Grade 11
• Carpentry, Automotive, Metalwork, Drafting, Cafeteria not SSA or ACE-IT
& 12 academic courses
Physical Activity + 4 specialized courses
• National/Provincial Athlete + PE 11/12, Dance, Gymnastics
International Languages
• 3 Languages on transcript, not including English
Application Form available
before Christmas in Gr. 12; due
Community Service before the end of February
• Exceptional volunteerism, including demonstration of local and global issues
and awarenessFebruary 6 Thursday, April 8 to
to 15 March 14 May 10 Individual
Drop in
Scheduled Questions
P-T Conferences Office
appointments Time to see counsellors….
Appointment
Counselling 3:00pm to See Christy,
Centre 7:15pm Career Advisor
15 min.
Flex and Lunch See counsellor
appointmentsCourse Planning Timeline
Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline 2019-2020
March • Counsellors process forms and verify grad requirements
• Administration works with Departments to confirm course offerings
Spring • Verify courses available through MYEDBC
• Return Course Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a change
• Summer Session registration begins (April 8); Complete WGSS GoogleForm to
indicate your course changes wishes
May • Opportunity for students/parents to meet with counsellor/career advisor to
discuss post-secondary options and course requirements
June • Administration working on master schedule – no changes are possible
July • Student Aide/Leadership in Gator Pod – added to student timetable, where
possible
August • Summer School Changes made, as space allows, based on student information in
GoogleForm
• Timetable available for students to view in MYEDBC (possibly Aug. 23)
• Limited course changes based on Priority 1, 2, 3 and 4 (possibly Aug. 27)Course Change Information
Course Selection
1. Complete Course Planning Request Form
2. Follow directions to Selecting Courses on MyEd
3. Hand in Course Selection Request Form by:
Friday, February 14, noon
4. Attach any appropriate paperwork:
Student Aide / Gator Pod Leadership
Study Block / Work Experience
Medical FormMy Ed Course Selection Instructions
Instruction Sheet Course Code Sheet
PowerPoint
http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/
course-planning.htmlQuestions??? Thank you for taking the time to come this evening. We look forward to helping you and your teen.
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