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Columbia SquareAdult Learning Centre
The home of virtualschoolbc.ca
Columbia SquareAdult Learning Centre
The home of virtualschoolbc.ca
SCHOOL DISTRICT 40, NEW WESTMINSTER
Have you been a student here in the past?
Please tell a teacher so that we can recover your records.
Have you been a student here in the past?
Please tell a teacher so that we can recover your records.
Are you under the age of 19?
Please tell a teacher so that we can plan the correct courses with you.
Are you under the age of 19?
Please tell a teacher so that we can plan the correct courses with you.
Are interested inadvancing your education?
We teach students of all ages.
Are interested inadvancing your education?
We teach students of all ages.
•HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
•GET BETTER AT MATH
•UPGRADE YOUR ENGLISH
•TAKE ONLINE COURSES
What is it?What is it?
HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONGRADUATION
When you finish high school in BC, you receive a
Dogwood DiplomaDogwood Diploma
DOGWOODDOGWOODDIPLOMA??DIPLOMA??
`
proof of High School Graduationin the province of British Columbia
It is required for admission to College or University
A Dogwood Diploma is...A Dogwood Diploma is...
There are THREE ways to graduate in BC!
of B.C.
1. Adult Graduation (5 courses) 2. 80 Credit Graduation (for students
under 19 years of age)3. GED (Grade 12 equivalency test)
You need a minimum ofYou need a minimum of
55
SPECIFIC COURSESSPECIFIC COURSES
You need a minimum ofYou need a minimum of
55
SPECIFIC COURSESSPECIFIC COURSES
What COURSES do I What COURSES do I need to take need to take
to receive the Adultto receive the AdultDOGWOOD DIPLOMA?DOGWOOD DIPLOMA?
The 5 COURSES5 COURSES for the DOGWOOD DIPLOMA are:DOGWOOD DIPLOMA are:
2 (your choice)
One of these 3 can be Social Studies 11
or Civics 11
1 (your choice)
•English 12 or Communications 12
•An approved Mathematics 11 or 12
•3 other Grade 12 level courses
3 (your choice)
Provincial Exams are OPTIONAL
The 80 Credit80 CreditGraduation::
1 grade 11 exam
3 grade 10 exams
•For students born 1989 or later
•Entered Grade 11 in Sept 2004 or earlier
•Must write Provincial exams
1 grade 12 exam
GEDGrade 12 Equivalency
• Must finish in 3 years
• Write twice a year
•Write 5 tests to completed
•For students aged 19 and older
• $60 Fee
• Grade 12 equivalency
HOW LONG will I take to finish all the courses?
An instructor will help youPLAN YOUR STUDY PROGRAM!
Every student will require a different amount of time.
It depends on your skill levelwhen you begin your upgrading.
……in ain aCLASSROOMCLASSROOM
LEARN IN DIFFERENT WAYS
Take anonline course
from home.
…or...
Grade 11 & 12Grade 11 & 12ClassroomClassroom
CoursesCourses(September to January)Business Computer Applications 11Civics 11Communications 11Communications 12Data Management 12DFT 12 (Film 12)English 12Math 11 Pre-Calculus (former PMA 11)
What is self paced learning?Whether you are in high school or not you know that regular scheduled courses require that you attend at scheduled times. Self-paced courses are different. Self-paced courses don’t have a strict schedule. You are responsible for your own schedule. Our courses do have a limit. You must complete your course within one year. However, you should aim to complete a course within 3 months. And of course you will receive personal help and tutoring from a British Columbia certified teacher. You are not alone.
...you can design yourown schedule of attendance
and study hours.
The Key to success
is
being self-motivat
ed!
What Grade 10 courses are online?
English 10*Information Technology 10*
Math 10 (Apprenticeship & Workplace)*Math 10 (Foundations & Pre-Calculus)*
Planning 10Science 10*
Social Studies 10*Only students on the 80 Credit Graduation can take Grade 10 online
courses.
*The NEW Literacy Foundation courses are available for adults
What Grade 11 courses are online?
Biology 11Chemistry 11
English 11Math 11 (Apprenticeship & Workplace)*
Math 11 (Pre-Calculus)*Physics 11
Science & Technology 11Social Studies 11
* September 2011
What Grade 12 courses are online?
Biology 12Chemistry 12
Communications 12English 12
Family Studies 12First Nations Studies 12
History 12Law 12
Math 12 PrinciplesPhysics 12
We also offer Academic UpgradingAcademic Upgradingfor students who need extra help with:
•GRAMMAR
•COMMUNICATIONSKILLS
•WRITING SKILLS
…by starting with our skills upgrading levels
Learn to READ better
Learn MATH
Improve your GRAMMAR
Classroom CoursesClassroom Courses
Adult Foundations:Adult Foundations:English, Writing,English, Writing,
Reading, Speaking,Reading, Speaking, & Listening.& Listening.
Morning: 8:30 to 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 to 4:00 PM
Evening: 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Summer Classes: July 4 – August 11
When can I come to school?
The week’s schedule:• Monday through Friday
• Open all year around, except...
The year’s schedule:
The daily schedule (lab) Summer:• 3:00 to 9:00 Monday
• 10:00 to 9:00 Tuesday to Thursday (Friday: closed)
• 2 weeks in Dec.• 1 week at Spring Break• 1 week at the end of June• 3 weeks in August
The daily schedule (lab) September to June:• 10:00 to 9:00 Monday to Thursday
• 10:00 to 3:00 Friday
TUITION is FREE for BC residents,
who are Canadian Citizens, Landed Immigrants, Refugees,or work permit (1 year or more), who have a plan for graduation
What does it
COST?
$ $$ $$ $$ $
• International visa students pay $650 per course
• You provide your own supplies, like pens, paper, etc.
LEARNING MATERIALS•TEXTBOOKS
can be borrowed to use in the learning centreOR take one home.
$100 Deposit is required
•WORKBOOKS(if needed) $10 and up
• NOTE: We can supply a letter requesting funds for daycare. Ask at your interview.
How Do I Start?
First, you may need to write a math and/or English assessment to help us place you in the right course.
If you provide a transcript showing recent completion of required courses we will be able to give you better advice.
The next step is to talk with a teacher to plan your long term and short term educational goals. We’re here to help you plan the shortest and best path to achieve your goals.
First, you may need to write a math and/or English assessment to help us place you in the right course.
If you provide a transcript showing recent completion of required courses we will be able to give you better advice.
The next step is to talk with a teacher to plan your long term and short term educational goals. We’re here to help you plan the shortest and best path to achieve your goals.
And….CONGRATULATIONS…And….CONGRATULATIONS…
for taking this important for taking this important first step in coming back to school.first step in coming back to school.
Please come in and get started!Please come in and get started!Please come in and get started!Please come in and get started!