Course PlanningEntering Grade 10

•Graduation Requirements•Grade 10 Focus•PDP Pre-IB

Grade 10 Counsellors

Catherine Walton/Wiljo Lum A-G 981-1173

Marla McLellan H-M 981-1174

Stewart McAllen N-Z 981-1326

Graduation Requirements

To Graduate:48 Required Credits+ 28 Elective Credits + 4 Graduation

Transitions

= 80 Credits for Graduation

** minimum of 16 credits at the Grade 12 Level

Required Credits:

English Language Arts 10, 11, 12Socials Studies 10, 11Science 10 and 11 or 12Math 10 and 11 or 12Physical Education 10Planning 10Fine Arts or Applied Skills

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Mandatory Provincial Exams:

Math 10 20% of final mark Science 10 20% of final mark

Language Arts 10 20% of final mark Socials 11 20% of final mark Language Arts 12 40% of final mark

Provincial Exam Scholarship based on these results.

Course Planning

Required Courses in Grade 10:

English 10 Social Studies 10

a Math 10* Science 10

Planning 10* Physical Education 10*

2 electives *

*More details to come

Mathematics Options

Foundations of Math 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Enriched Math 10 PDp

Check with teacher for recommendations

Course Planning

Course Planning

Physical Education Options:

Girls Boys Leadership (co-ed, 25 hours of service) Girls Fitness (rec centre pass necessary)

Planning 10 topics:

Graduation Program Education and Careers Health Finances Available as a blended course as well as

in timetable.

Course Planning

Course Planning

Planning 10 Options:

1. Take as one of eight courses

2. Take as a ninth course outside timetable at West Van Secondary (blended course)

3. Take during Summer School (if available)

4. Take via any on-line school (self-paced course)

Grade 10s must have 8 courses in the timetable.

Languages:

Languages are considered an elective

Sp/Jap/Man 9 Sp/Jap/Man 11

French 9 French 10

Course Planning

Course Planning

Elective Courses:

Languages (French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin)Computers (ICT, New Media)Art (Art Foundations, Animation, Yearbook, Photo, Multi Media,

Art West)Music (Orchestra, Concert Band, Guitar, Rock Band,Jazz Band)Theatre Arts (Dance, Drama, Choir, Film &T.V.)Home Economics (Foods, Textiles, Family Studies, Yoga)Business (Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting )Technology (Mechanics, Woodwork, Drafting, Skills Explor.)

Course Planning

Woodwork 9 Carpentry 11beginners take Woodwork 10

Technology 9 Auto 11beginners take Mechanics 10

Drafting 9 Drafting 12beginners take Drafting 11

English Language Learners

Select same level as this year Timetable adjustments will be made in May

based on teacher recommendations

For example:

Eng 9 LA Eng 10 LA

Course Planning

Blended Courses (online & PM classes)

New Media and Technology 11 Fashion Industry 12 Planning 10

Course Planning

Recommendation Required:

PE 10: Leadership

Theatre Production 10 PM

All PDp / IB courses

Street Dance Company (audition)

Rock Band (singers audition)

District Programs offered through WVSS Art West 45 District Honour Choir Premier District Basketball Academy Super Achievers

Course Descriptions

District Programs Available to WVSS Students Sports Academies

First Aid Swim Training (FAST Program)

Course Description

International Baccalaureate

IB Coordinator Joanne Pohn

Entrance Testing: Feb. 12th @ 3:00 pm Room #C206

English PDP Math PDP Social Studies PDP Second Language PDP Science PDP

Pre-Diploma

French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin are offered as PDP

In special cases you may begin a new language

If you are currently taking a PDP course you will select IB 11 SL

PDP Math 10 IB Math SL 11

Pre-Diploma

Priority is given to Full Diploma Students

Students selecting less than full Diploma will be placed on a waitlist.

Selection will be based upon test results, term 2 report card and work habits.

ELL Students

Students currently taking Language Adapted or Transitional courses may only select PDP Math and Science

Application for Full PDP

Fill out application and return to the IB office by February 2nd.

All students must have written IB Test and students applying for the full program will be interviewed before Spring Break.

Students select courses they wish to take. Courses will be adjusted based upon final decision.

Second Course Planning Session

1-1 Artibise Wednesday, Feb 18

1-2 Artibise Wednesday, Feb 18

1-2 Yalowega Friday, Feb 20

1-3 Artibise Wednesday, Feb 18

2-1 Espenhain Tuesday, Feb 17

2-2 Espenhain Tuesday, Feb 17

2-3 Yalowega/Diehl Tuesday, Feb 17

2-4 Espenhain/Artibise Tuesday, Feb 17

Course Change Deadline

*** It is very important that you carefully consider your course requests.

Friday, March 6th is the Final Day for any changes to your course requests.

After this date students will be placed on a wait list

Any Questions?

Check counselling website

(under Course Planning)