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Windsor Secondary
Course Programming
2021-2022
Grade 11-12
Welcome At Windsor, we acknowledge and honour the history and culture of the Coast Salish people, upon whose traditional territory the North Vancouver School District resides. We express our gratitude to the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nation and we value the opportunity to learn, live and share educational experiences on this traditional territory.
Windsor aspires to be a
Windsor
vibrant learning environment
Vision where individuals respect and
encourage each other to
develop the competencies to
thrive in a rapidly changing
world.
Windsor “We strive to foster
Mission engaged, critical
thinkers and
compassionate
educated citizens”
Key Contact People: Current Grade 10 • Ms Nancy Roberts: Vice-Principal • Ms. Sue Maquignaz: Counsellor Current Grade 11 • Mme. Julie Bertrand: Vice Principal • Ms. Mancy So: Counsellor
What you need to consider… • Grad Requirements • Post-Graduation Considerations • Course Options • Course Selection – How, When, Why …
Course Programming Information
BC Ministry of Education Graduation Requirements
To Graduate …
Total number of grade 10, 11, and 12
credits needed to graduate:
80 credits
(4 credits = 1 course)Grad Program Requirements
English Program French Immersion Program
Required Courses Required Courses
(52 credits) (64 credits) – 3 years of French
*6 courses MUST be at Grade 10, 11 &
12
Elective Courses Elective Courses
(28 credits) (16 credits)
*minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level *minimum 12 credits at grade 12 level
*4 credits must be Arts or ADST gr 10- *4 credits must be Arts or ADST gr 10-
12 12
Total = 80 credits Total = 80 creditsGrad Program Required Courses
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 10 English 11 (Lit Studies or Creative English Studies 12
Writing)
Francais Langue 10 Cinema et literature Francophones 11 Francais Langue 12
Math 10 Math 11 Career Life Connections 12
(DL)
Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11
Science Humaines 10 Histoire 12
Science 10 any Science 11
PHE 10
Career Life Ed 10 or Langue et Culture de la Francophonie 12
Education aux choix de
carriere et de la vie 10
Plus ONE Arts Education or Applied Design, Skills & Technologies course (grade 10, 11, OR 12)
= French immersion – 6 courses MUST be at Grade 10, 11, & 12Career Life Connections 12
• COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
• 30 hours of work or community service - paid or unpaid
• PERSONAL INTEGRATED PLAN FOR POST GRADUATION
• Career, education, finances, health & well-being
• CAPSTONE PROJECT - Presentation in May
*Information for graduation will be dispersed in CLC 12Provincial Graduation Assessments
• Focus is on the demonstration and application of Literacy & Numeracy
• In order to graduate students will write:
• Literacy Assessment – grade 10 – in April
• Numeracy Assessment – grade 10 – in June
• Literary Assessment – grade 12 – starting in 2022-2023
• Literary Assessment – for French Immersion students – starting in
2022 is in addition to the 3 above
• Students who wish to rewrite (or write in grade 11 if missed it in grade 10)
need to speak with their counsellorPost-Graduation Considerations
Beginning with the Goal in Mind
• The courses chosen in grade 11 & 12 will impact post
secondary plans
• Flexibility of options in course selection depends on
Big Research University programs
Colleges, Trade School or Teaching (Ex. UBC, SFU, McGill, U of T, etc.)
Universities or Transfer programs
(Ex. Cap U, BCIT, Corpus Christi,
Douglas College, etc.)
High school graduation
(Ex. Work, Gap year, Travel, etc.)Post-Secondary Institute Updates
• Major changes have taken place in the last 2 years
Please check individual Post-Secondary Institute
websites for the most current information on
Admissions Requirements
• In general for Fall 2021:
• UBC considers ALL grade 11 and 12 courses
• SFU considers MINIMUM of 5 “academic”
grade 12 courses plus ALL grade 11 coursesNot sure where to start?
www.educationplanner.bc.ca
• Great starting point to look at different BC post-
secondary institutions and the programs they offer
leading to different careers
• Parent As Coach session: Tues Feb 9th, 7 – 8:30pm
• https://sfu.zoom.us/meeting/register/u50tcO6srzspHt0
Hg9p74WpCDSA6EsCrlN5X
• How to apply to 25 BC Post Secondary InstitutesPost Secondary Institutes outside of BC
For the rest of Canada, UK & USA
www.schoolfinder.com
Others:
www.canlearn.caAdmission Requirements
Capilano University
Arts and Sciences Certificate, Diploma, and
(University Transfer) Bachelor Programs
◼ High school graduation required ◼ High school graduation required
◼ English 12 + 2 approved academic ◼ Requirements vary by Faculty
◼ Business and Professional
grade 12 courses Studies
◼ No second language requirement ◼ Global and Community
Studies
◼ Any Math 11 (may need to upgrade ◼ Education, Health and Human
Development
at Cap)
◼ Fine and Applied Arts
◼ Direct Transfer to another university ◼ IDEA program
2nd or 3rd year, or complete at Cap UCapilano U Arts & Sciences Program
University Transfer Program & Bachelor of Arts
Admission = English 12 + 2 “approved courses” listed below:
◼ Physics 12 ◼ Economics 12
◼ Anatomy/Physiology 12 ◼ Accounting 12
◼ Financial Accounting 12
◼ Chemistry 12
◼ French 12 & Spanish 12
◼ Calculus 12 ◼ Physical Geography 12
◼ Math 12 (any) ◼ Law Studies 12
◼ Comparative Cultures 12 ◼ 20th Cent. World History 12
◼ Social Justice 12 *More options available at
www.capilanou.caCourse Options …At Windsor
Options for English 10-12
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Creative Writing (2) and English Studies12 (4)
Literary Studies (2) Creative Writing (4)
-Mandatory-
or or
Composition (2) and
Literary Studies (4)
Literary Studies (2)Sciences
Life Sciences Earth Science
Physics 11 Chemistry 11
11 11
Anatomy &
Physics 12 Chemistry 12
Physiology 12Mathematics Pathways
Geometry 12
Open to Gr. 11 & 12
Calculus 12
Intended for study in
Majority of Trades &
Workforce
Intended for study in Intended for study in
Programs NOT requiring Programs requiring
theoretical Calculus theoretical CalculusModern Languages French Spanish French 8 French 9 Spanish 9 French 10 Spanish 10 French 11 Spanish 11 French 12 Spanish 12
Applied Design, Skills & Technology
Arts Education Electives
Physical & Health Education
Grade 12 Academic Electives
Socials Math Business Languages Sciences
20th Century Foundations Anatomy &
History 12 of Math 12 Economics
Physiology
12
12
Comparative
Cultures 12 French 12
Pre-Calculus
12
Law Studies Accounting
Chemistry 12
12 12
Calculus 12
Social Justice Spanish 12
12
Financial
Accounting Physics 12
Geography Geometry 12 12
12
*Elective selections are dependent on post-secondary requirementsAlternating Year Courses
Alternating Year Courses Alternation Year Courses for 2022-23
for 2021-22 (not available this upcoming year)
• Media Design 10: • Entrepreneurship 12:
Open to Gr. 9 & 10 Open to grades 10 – 12
• Marketing & Promotion 11:
• Web Development 10:
Open to Gr. 9 & 10
Open to Gr. 10 – 12
• Leadership 11:
• Geography 12: Open to grades 11 or 12
Open to grades 11 – 12
• Geometry 12:
Open to grades 11 – 12
• Langue et Culture de la Francophonie 12:
Open to Gr. 11 and 12New Courses for 2021-22 • Film & TV 11: Open to Gr. 11-12; X block • Theatre Company: Open to Gr. 9-12; X block
Study Block
• Sign up for 8 courses (do not fill in ”Study Block’ on
sheet)
• If approved, the course you identify will be replaced
• Applications in Counselling Suite
Grade 12 Students:
• Gr. 12’s can apply for a 2nd study block (already receive one for
CLC).
Note: Post secondaries are looking at course ‘breadth’ in the
grade 11 & 12 years
Application Process:
• An application form by March 5th
• Attach application to programming sheet
• Criteria: Excellent attendance, good academic progress, and
heavy course load
• Subject to approval by administrationOther Courses…
For special courses such as Learning Support ,ELL, First
Nations, Choices
If you are in the program, and wish to keep it for next year:
• Please indicate it on your programming sheet
• Talk to your grade counsellor
Enrollment in these programs will be determined by the
School Based Resource Team (SBRT) and is reviewed
each year.Career Education
How to Get 4 Credits How to Get 16 Credits
MWEX 12A or 12B MWRK 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B
Work Experience Youth Work in Trades
• Students 14 years old or older eligible
• Opportunity to begin
• Inside or outside the timetable apprenticeship training while
• Summer placements available attending high school
• Pre-placement paperwork + a job • Students 15 years old or older
placement(s) for 90 hours eligible
• IF student is working - hours can be • Earn 4 credits for every 120
used
hours workedCarpentry Program Youth In Trades
(formerly ACE IT)
• Training for Grade 11 and 12 students interested in carpentry
and related trades career
• Based at West Vancouver Secondary
• Training every second day, while attending own
secondary school for core academic subjects.
• Provides opportunity to begin their apprenticeship
training while attending high school
• Information Session for parents and students:
West Vancouver Secondary School
• Virtual Open House Link – available Mon., Feb. 8th 2021Career Education – Work Experience
• Identify your area of study (focus area) & your employability skills
• WorkSafe: rights and responsibilities
• Develop Resume, Cover Letter & Interview Skills
• Learn workplace ethics and etiquette
Find out more…
Ms. Oliver (Room 203)
Email: soliver@sd44.ca
Website:
https://www.sd44.ca/school/windsor/ProgramsServices/Courses/CareerEducation/Pages/default
.aspx#/=Other Ways to Earn Credits
External Credit
• Ministry gives credit for many external activities:
• Life Guarding Certification
• External Languages
• Membership on a Provincial or National sports team
• Refereeing at a high level in some sports
• ICBC Driver Ed
• Check with your counsellor
• MUST have appropriate documentationEnhanced Program Opportunities
There are a variety of programs to choose from…
http://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/Academies/Pages/default.aspx
At Windsor:
• Dance Academy ( Gr. 8-12)
• Hockey Academy ( Gr. 8-12)
• Soccer Academy ( Gr. 8-12)
At Other Schools:
Artists for Kids (Gr. 10- 12) @ Carson
Basketball Academy (Gr. 10-12) @ Seycove
Digital Media Academy (Gr. 11-12) & Digital Media Lite (Gr. 10) @ Argyle
Field Hockey Academy (Gr. 10) @ Sutherland
Lacrosse Academy (Gr. 8-12) @ Carson
Robotics (Gr. 10-12) @ Carson NEW
Volleyball Academy (Gr. 8 – 12) @ SutherlandSummer Learning
Registration - Online only @ Summer Learning
Website: www.sd44.ca > Schools > Summer Learning
Registration Opens: May01, 2021
Registration Closes: June 24, 2021 @ N00n
Good to know…
• Daily attendance is mandatory
• Location: Carson Graham
• Summer school runs:
• Foundations courses: July 05 – 23 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
• Full credit courses: July 05 – 30, 2021 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)Summer Learning
Location: Carson Graham Secondary
Foundations courses: July 05 – 23 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Full credit courses: July 05 – 30, 2021 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Foundations Courses Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Grade 8 & 9 Full Credit Courses
Literacy English Composition & Chemistry Anatomy &
Spoken Word 10 Physiology
Numeracy Foundations of Math & Explorations en Chemistry
Pre-Calculus 10 etudies sociales
ELL Physical & Health Foundations of English Studies
Education Math
Science Life Science Physics
Social Studies Literary Studies Pre-Calculus
Physics
Pre-Calculus(formerly NVDL)
• Online Registration Forms available online or from grade counsellor
• Attach OL Registration Form to our Course Programming Sheet
• Windsor does NOT offer a Study Block in place of an online course
• New Courses for French Immersion Students:
• Explorations en sciences humaines et sociales 11
• FRAL 12
• For full course offerings, check out the NVOL website:
www.sd44.ca/school/onlinelearningCourse Selection – Why, How, When …
Reasons to Pick a Course
Good reasons: Not so good reasons:
• You like it and will be • You want to be in
willing to work hard at it
classes with friends
• You want to try
something new • You’ve heard it’s an
“easy” course
• You have thought hard
about your choices
• You don’t know what
else to takeKeep in Mind…
Life balance:
Academic responsibilities
Family
Social activities
Extra-curricular
Work
Course load considerations:
Strengths
Time commitment
Difficult to change schedule once the year has begun
“Can I do it???” and “Will I do it???”Remember… ❑ Our timetable is based on courses you request when you hand in your programming sheet ❑ It is expected students will take ALL courses they record on the programming sheet ❑ Think carefully about your choices, choose for your future ❑ There may be NO opportunity to make alterations to your timetable in the future
Course Programming Deadline
NEW THIS YEAR:
• Q&A Follow Up with students during remote days
Group A Remote: Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 @
1:00pm
Group B Remote: Thursday, February 11th, 2021 @
1:00pmCourse Programming Deadline
NEW THIS YEAR
• Planning Tool – now – March 1
• Individualized Programming Form – March 1
• Input own courses online from HOME:
week of March 2nd – 5th, 2021
• Submit signed Course Programming Form by:
Friday, March 5th, 2021
• Students needing help - Computerndlab available
th
during Flex Time week of March 2 – 5 2021In priority order!
In priority order!
In priority order!
In priority order!
Windsor Counselling Website www.dukescounsellingonline.weebly.com
Summary
• Make certain you fulfill requirements for high school
graduation and post secondary plans
• Check out university pre-requisites (counselling suite
shelves or online)
• Discuss with parents, teachers & counsellors
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions
• Prioritize your selections
• Don’t wait until the last minute!Questions?
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