Welcome to Handsworth Course Programming for Grade 9 into Grade 10
Counsellor Stacey Schwegler sschwegler@sd44.ca Mr. Justin Wong jwong@sd44.ca
The Handsworth Community develops empowered, innovative, and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity.
Graduation Program 80 Credits Over 3 Years 48 required course credits (12 courses) 28 OR MORE elective credits (7 courses) 4 credits of Graduation Transitions
Graduation Program Required Courses Lang Arts 10, 11, 12 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC Nations 12 Science 10 Science 11 or 12 Math 10 Math 11 or 12 PE 10 FA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 Planning 10 Graduation Transitions 12 52 Credits 12 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 credits
WHAT COULD THIS LOOK LIKE OVER THE YEARS FOR ENGLISH STUDENTS: Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 En SS Sc Math PE Lang/ En SS Sc Math PE Planning Lang/ En SS Sc Math Lang/ En Planning
WHAT THIS COULD LOOK LIKE FOR FRENCH IMMERSION STUDENTS Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 En Fran. Lang. SCH SCN Math PE En Fran. Lang. SCH SCN Math PE Planification En Fran. Lang. SCH Science Math En Fran. Lang. Planning
Options in Math Math 8 Math 9N Math 9 Principles Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 Foundations of Math and Pre Calculus 10 Foundations 11 Foundations 12 University Arts PreCalculus11 Pre Calculus 12 Calculus 12 Entry to most trades or direct to work place (some colleges) UBC arts or Precalc 11 AP Calc 12 University Science, Applied Science Business
Grade 10 Provincial Exams: (20% of final mark) Math 10 Science 10/ SCN 10 English 10
Do I Need a Second Language to Graduate? No! There is a distinction between EXIT (graduation requirements) and ENTRANCE (post-secondary requirements). If you wish to go directly to a university, a language 11 is sometimes required in BC. If you wish to go to a university transfer program at college, NO language is required.
Languages At Handsworth French 9 Beg. Spanish 11 French 10 Spanish 11 (regular/enriched) Spanish 12 French 11 (regular/enriched) French 12
tive Courses Grade 10 s May Take tive Courses In The Following Areas: Home Economics Foods 10 Textiles 10 Technology Education Woodworking 10 Drafting 10 Mechanics 10 General Tech 10 Auto 11 Performing Arts Theatre Performance / Production 11
tive courses (cont d) Business Education Bus Ed Com 10 Bus Ed Gen 10 Music Strings 10 Concert Band 10 Jazz Band 10 Visual Arts Art 10 (new to art) Media Art 10 (Photo) Drawing & Painting 10 Ceramics & Sculpture 10
Physical Education PE 10 is required for graduation 4 options are: Dance 10 Sports Training 10 PE 10 NVSD Sports Academies Dance and Sports Training can also be taken as elective courses in addition to a PE 10 course.
Other Ways To Earn Credits Course Challenge External Credits Online courses Summer School FULL CREDIT
Distributed Learning North Vancouver Distributed Learning School offers a variety of online courses for Grades 10 to 12. Online Course information: regular high school graduation courses requires computer and internet access teacher assistance is available Onsite DL center for tests is not suitable for all students
Grade 10 Courses Available Online in 2015/16 PE 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Pre-Calculus and Foundations of Math 10 Planning 10 / Planification 10 English 10 Science 10 / Sciences Humaines 10 Social Studies 10 Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10
Successful DL students: self-motivated, independent learners good time-management skills good written communication skills Important: Grade 10 students are not permitted study blocks to support online courses
What if you fail a course? OPTIONS: Repeat the course next year Distributed Learning if offered Go to Summer School (not always an option for F.I. Students) Minimum 40% final school grade needed Recommendation from teacher
Enhanced Programs IB Middle Years Hockey Academy Peak Performance Soccer Academy Volley ball Academy Dance Academy Basketball Academy Perfomance learning (Seycove) Artists for Kids Studio Distributed Learning Digital Media Academy Apprenticeship Training IB Diploma Advance Placement VCC Culinary Arts Semester system(sutherland) Experiential Outdoor Leadership 10
Focus For Grade 10 Self Advocacy Teacher relationships Choose appropriate electives Be an active participant in school life Explore volunteer and community service opportunities North Shore Volunteer Directory
Communication Handsworth Website For course programming guide/presentation Staff email links School activities Friday Newsletter email Important information from the PAC Other important information
Deadline for Programming Forms: February 28 2014 To Student Services sschwegler @sd44.ca