D.W. Poppy Graduation

Requirements

Getting Out of High-School Successfully

1. English10*2. Social Studies 103. Mathematics 10*4. Science 10*5. Physical Education 106. Planning 107. Two Electives (Fine Art or Applied Skill before Graduation)

= 32 credits

Grade 10 Grad Requirements

* = Government Exam

English11 Social Studies 11* Science 11 Mathematics 11

English12* Grad Transition Three electives numbered “12...”

Grade 11 & 12 Grad Requirements

TOTAL MINIMUM =

80 credits

* Government Exam

What courses you chose to take may depend on what career or schooling you are interested in following…

Example: Math Pathways

Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11 Direct entry to workforce and many of the trades Not recommended for college/university bound students

Foundations of Mathematics 11 Entry into post-secondary programs  

Pre-Calculus 11 For post-secondary requiring Calculus:o Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business o Other areas involving theoretical mathematics

Highly theoretical & abstract math concepts

Math 11 Options

All post secondary institutions require a math 11 for admissions.

It is expected that institutions will require Foundations of Math 11 but Pre-Calculus 11 & 12 will be required for others (e.g. Business, Computers, Science, Engineering).

The post-secondary institutions have not yet announced entrance requirements for 2013-2014

Grade 11 Math Options

Poppy offers advance placement courses (AP) in:◦ English 11 and 12◦ Psychology 12◦ European History 12◦ Calculus 12

Each course can equal 8 credits and if you get

a minimum of 73% you are able to write the AP exam. If you score a 4 or 5 on the exam you will get 1st year credits for it at University

Example: Advanced Placement Courses

External CreditsStudents’ extra-curricular activities may qualify them for

external credits.

• Sports (National or Provincial)

• Dance • Music• 4 H Club• Lifeguard• Life Skill Courses

• Coaching• Refereeing• Scouts and Guides• Technology• First Aid Instructor• Youth Development

There are many more….check out the government website for more details:

www.bced.gov.bc.ca

Program created to help students make a successful transition to life after high school

All students in BC schools must complete Grad Trans in order to graduate

Focuses on:◦ Personal Health◦ Career and Educational Planning◦ Connecting with the community

Grad Transitions

What are your options after high school?

College vs. University vs. Trades School

Option #1: College Smaller classes = greater

teacher/student interaction

Cheaper tuition – 2 year diploma $21,000

Generally require a lower GPA or have easier admission standards

Can complete while still working

Transition from high school to college isn’t as dramatic

Offer specifically targeted programs and training – more practical experience

Shorter – college programs can be completed in 8 months to 2years

90% job placement

Options After High School

College vs. University vs. Trades School

Option #2 - University Offer variety of degree

programs including Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate◦ More academic approach

Prestige often associated with a university degree

May need a “follow-up degree”

Generally make more money after school

Longer – minimum 4 years

More expensive – average degree costs $45,000

Offer large scale residences

Lots of extra-curricular activities

College vs. University http://globecampus.ca/videos/what-parents-

need-know/college-vs-university/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_S6BsNffAk ◦ Patterns of enrollment in Canadian schools are

changing – what impact will this have on you and your future career goals?

Options After High School

College vs. University vs. Trades School

Option #3: Trades School

Can be connected to a specific college or can be an independent school (ex. BCIT)

Offer hands-on job training for a specific job

High job placement rate (74%/97%)

Local programs – can work and live at home

Most are hired right after finishing their program

Can be completed during final years of high school◦ Dual-Credit programs

available in high schools

Open to students in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in gaining education and training for a specific trade while still in high school◦ Gain training, education and your high school

diploma all at the same time!

Available because of partnerships between Langley School District and BCIT, Kwantlen and the Roofing Contractors of BC◦ School Locations: D.W. Poppy, LSS and ACSS

ACE-IT Dual-Credit Program

DUAL CREDIT OPTIONS

Post Secondary Options

Langley District Programs @ ACSSCarpentryHairdressingAutomotive Service Tech

District Programs @ DWPElectrical (see Mr. Luteijn for applications)

District Programs @ Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityHorticulture

District Programs @ LSSPiping and Plumbing

Career Explorationsfor Grade 10, 11 & 12

Tours Architecture Biotechnology Computer Technology First Responders Finance Law Public Relations & Marketing Physical Therapy

Kwantlen Open House

Workshops Cosmetology Counselling Interior Design Transportation Sector

Work Experience Langley Memorial Hospital Work Experience (5 days Gr. 11-12)

o BC leads the country in construction job growth

o 14,000 new construction jobs were created in August 2009

o Baby Boomer retirements will leave a shortage of 110,000 trade jobs in 2016

Apprenticeship

CRITERIA Must be 15 years of age and have a job in a trade area

Must plan to continue in the trade after high school

Must work for a journeyman who agrees to indenture the student

See Mr. Luteijn for

information!

Every 120 hours paid employment = 1 high school course = 4 credits

4 credits x 4 courses = 16 credits

A $1000 scholarship is available to students who maintain a C+ average in Grade 12 courses and who continue in the trade area 6 months after graduation.

Apprenticeship

Whatever post-secondary option you chose, you need to start thinking about it now!

Do your research, learn the pro’s and con’s of different schools and make an educated decision about where you would like to get your education

Research 5 schools that you would be interested in attending and complete the information chart

Research Your Options!