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Welcome Grade 9s
THE 3 YEAR RULE!!A student has 3 years to achievegraduation starting at grade 10. Ifstudents do not achieve graduation by theend of the grade 12 year, further courseswill be available at Central Schools inKelowna, NOT at RSS. Policy of School District #23
How Do Things Work In High School?There are 2 Semesters each school yearSemester 1 (Sept. – Jan.)Semester 2 (Feb. - June)Each Semester has 2 Terms 4 terms / yearStudents take a minimum of 4 courses persemester2classes a dayTutorial
LONG RANGE PLANNINGSTART THINKING
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCEENGLISH 12(usually min 70% or ) 3 Grade 12 academic courses(check on those that are acceptable to the school& the program you wish to enter)Some programs have grade 11 course requirements as well. Consider a University Transfer Program via College DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!!
Acceptable Grade 12courses for MOST B.C.Institutions:In addition to English 12 French 12 English Lit 12 History 12 Geography 12 Law 12 Spanish 12 Japanese 12 German 12 Pre-calculus Math 12Physics 12Chemistry 12Biology 12Calculus 12AP Courses in English,Chemistry, Biology,Calculus and Physics
DIPLOMA & TRADESPROGRAM ENTRANCEEACH PROGRAM HASSEPARATE ENTRANCEREQUIREMENTS.Check on those that are acceptableto the school and the programyou wish to enter.
School District #23DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMSQuestions? See Mr. Gunn250-718-1635 SECONDARY SCH. APPRENTICESHIP BCIT / OC DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMShttp://www.sd23.bc.ca/CareerPrograms/
School District #23DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMSEXISTING PROGRAMS: begin ingrade 11 or 12 HairdressingCollision RepairJoinerySheet MetalCarpentryPlumbingR.V. TechnicianWeldingElectricianCulinary Arts Emergency Medical ResponderHome Support/Resident CareAttendantAutomotive Service TechnicianProgramAircraft Maintenance EngineerMechanicHeavy Duty/ CommercialTransport MechanicsResidential Construction
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS use yourGRADUATIONPLANNINGformand followalong!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSCREDITS for GRADUATION:Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Min. 80 CREDITSNo grade 8 or 9 credits count in this calculation.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADE 10 REQUIREMENTS *English 10 Social Studies 10 * Science 10 A PE 10 (can be Dance 10) *A Mathematics 10 (Foundations Math 10 orApprenticeship and Workplace Math 10) Planning (Will be taken in grade 11)*provincial exam worth 20%
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSFINE ARTS & APPLIED SKILLSREQUIREMENTS at the grade 10, 11 OR 12 level4 credits from one area
ENGLISH 10 Open to ALL students Content covered related tothe regular programENG 10 Honours Open to students who earned anA and a G and by teacherrecommendation. enrichment to the regularprogram excellent preparation for English11 Honours a great challenge for thosepassionate about English Provincial exam Provincial examCourse offerings depend upon number of participants.
SCIENCE 10SCIENCE 10 HONOURSA and a G and by teacher recommendation. enrichment to the regular program excellent preparation for Biology11 Honours,Chemistry 11 Honours, and Physics 11 Honours a great challenge for those passionate aboutScienceSCIENCESTopics include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and EarthScience
You will be recommended by your Math teacher for eitherFoundations Math 10 or Apprenticeship and WorkplaceMath 10 (A&W Math 10).Foundations Math10 Leads to possible Universityentrance Topics: algebra, measurement,number relations and functionsA&W Math 10 Focuses on Math skills requiredfor most Trades programs likealgebra, statistics, and probability Will meet grad requirementsafter grade 11*Note - Both of these courses have mandatoryprovincial exams
Foundations Math 10 leads to the Math classesin grade 11 and 12 which are required forentry to most universities.So 1. Consider your options.2. Research programrequirements.
PE 10PE 10 is a REQUIREDcourse for graduation!Choose:Regular PE 10 OR Dance 10 OR Hockey 10OR Baseball 10
What about a 2nd LANGUAGE?Is it required ?For graduation?NOFor trades or vocational programs? NOFor university entrance? maybeIs it a good idea? YESIt depends on if you go straight to university fromhigh school, the program you choose, & theuniversity/college you attend.
LanguageCourses French Spanish German ASL (Gr. 11and12’s only) Japanese PunjabiIntro Language 11Start in grade 10Intro Language 11leads to Language 112nd Language to gr 11level needed to gostraight to university inmost casesLanguage to gr 12level needed forgraduation from someuniversity programs
Course SelectionTips Continued Students with a high B or better in Spanish 9 godirectly into Spanish 11 bypass Intro Spanish 11(with permission from current teacher)
BAND & JAZZ BANDCHAMBERANDCONCERTCHOIR DRAMA METAL ART DANCEARTFOUNDATIONSPRODUCTION GRAPHICSDIGITAL FILM MAKING
Leadership, Football 11, BaseballAcademy, Basketball 11,Hockey Skills Academy FoodsCooks TrainingTextilesComputerAPPLIED SKILLSAnimationandBusinessComputersELECTIVESWeb DesignDraftingWoodwork, Metalwork,MetalArt, Auto Tech and ElectronicsYearbook andJournalism
DistanceLearningCourses optional method for students to complete a course ontheir own time, not as part of the school timetable.(Virtual & paper courses) totally independent from RSS (no help from our staff) you still must have a full course load at RSS if you aretaking an online courseBe careful – this is NOT the ‘easier’ way to take a course!
Consider EXTERNAL CREDITS A student can earn extra school credits for participation in somespecific programs: Driver Training Course Girl Guides / Cadets Provincial & National level sport teams NLS & Bronze Cross (swimming) Royal Conservatory Music levels*Credits are given for SPECIFIC levels of participation asdetermined by the Ministry of Education. Check with acounsellor!
So. Let’s ReviewIn grade 10 you must take;An English 10A Science 10A Math 10A Social Studies 10A PE 10PLUS. 3 elective coursesPlease note that this adds up to 8 courses within the building. If youdecide to take any external credits you still must have 8 course hereat RSS.
BandSEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2&Day 12ndLang.1(A)BAND/SS1(C)PE1(A) 2(B)SCIENCE2(D)FRENCH2(B)Day 2Day 1Day 2BAND/SSDRAMA1(C)MATH2(D)ENGLISH1 electiveBandor2ndLang. 2SEMESTER 2SEMESTER 1Day 1Day 2Day 1Day FRENCH2(B)WOODWORK2(D)ENGLISHelectivesNo1Band SEMESTERDay 1SEMESTER 2Day 2and2ndNoLang 3 electives1(A)2(B)PRODUCTIONGRAPHICSSCIENCEDay 1Day ECTRONICS2(D)PE
What’s next ? Go online to RSS website and review this powerpoint presentation and course selection booklet Talk with family Check post-secondary requirements Fill out Course Selection Form Select your courses carefully for next year Completed Course Selection sheets will bepicked up the week of February 24, so be ready!(Bring your Course Selection Form)
Remember toPLAN CAREFULLY!Changing courses willNOT be simple andextra space in anycourse is notguaranteed.The school creates next year’stimetable based on YOURchoices now.MAKETHOUGHTFULCHOICES!!
any questions ?
Course Selection:RMS Feb 17th and 28thSMS Feb 13th and 25thRSS Info Night – WednesdayFeb. 19 at 7pm at RSSBring your parents and check outyour new school!
You will be recommended by your Math teacher for either Foundations Math 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (A&W Math 10). Foundations Math 10 Leads to possible University entrance Topics: algebra, measurement, number relations and functions A&W Math 10 Focuses on Math skills required for most Trades programs like
