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Grads of 2022

home of the gators

+Things we will talk about in this session

Administration and Counselling

WGSS Communication Tools

Overview of Graduation Requirements

Grade 9 Program Requirements Core Requirements Electives

External Credits

Summer Session Remedial and Full Credit

Course Request Deadlines

Resources

+WGSS Administration:

Balan Moorthy Principal

Lisa Fraser Vice Principal (A-G)

Logan Kitteringham Vice Principal (H-N)

Paul Trattle Vice Principal (O-Z)

Grade 9/10-12 Counsellors:

Darleen Kifiak A-G (Mon-Fri)

Rachelle Twemlow H-L (Tue/Wed/Thur )

Ivan Adrian H-L ( Mon)

Donelda Seymour M-R (Mon/Tue./Thur./Fri)

Sue Docherty S-Z (Mon-Fri)

Christy deBulnes Career Advisor- (Mon-Fri )

+Communication

Website: www.wgss.ca

Email: Please ensure the course planning sheet includes your most up to date email address

Synervoice: An automated parent phoning system for attendance and other messages

Twitter: @sd35wgss

GatorBlocks: Agenda app for iphone/Android

Remind: Texting System for School Info & Contact

WGSS Grad 2022

Gator Nation News - http://wgssgnn.com/

+Gator App

Download App from itunes

Download App from WGSS website

Students can personalize schedule

Area for notes/hmwk deadlines

Holidays, events are automatically

programmed in

+Sign up for Remind-Use the App

Text: 778-650-5076

For Gr 8's going into grade 9

as of Sept 2018 please Message:

@wgss2022

or rmd.at/wgss2022

+ Trades Info Night

+Counsellor Services

Personal concerns

Study/organizational skills

Course selection

Career planning

Vocational Counselling

Graduation requirements or ‘Grad Check’

Scholarship information

Post Secondary Information

+ Graduation Requirements Language Arts 10, 11, 12 4 credits each (12)

Social Studies 10, & 11 or 12 4 credits each (8)

Science 10 4 credits

A Science 11 or 12 4 credits

A Math 10 4 credits

A Math 11 or 12 4 credits

Physical Education and Health 10 4 credits

Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, 12 4 credits

Life Education 10 4 credits

Life Connections 11/12 4 credits

Capstone Pass/Fail

Literacy Assessment and Numeracy Assessment

Required Credit Courses: 52 credits

Elective Courses (28/32 elective credits /at least 3 courses must be at gr. 12 level)

Total Credits Ministry Requires 80 credits /WGSS 84

+That was Graduation……..

+

Grade 9 Students Core Courses

ALL GRADE 9 MUST TAKE:

1) English 9 or English 9H

2) Social Studies 9 or 1+ 2 Humanities 9

3) Science 9 or *Science 9/10 H

4) Math 9 or Foundations of Math 10 or Workplace Math 10

5) P. E. 9 or TMSP 9

You must take these

+ Grade 9 Electives6) Language 9 or Elective ( or *STSS)• (* STSS is given by permission of Resource

Department Only)

7) Elective – Arts Education

8) Elective – Applied Design

Check the Request Form and the Course Guides on our website for more info on electives! www.wgss.ca

+ Grade 9 French ImmersionFrench Immersion students take:

English 9 or English 9 H*

Science Humaines 9

Français Langue 9

Francais Litterature 9

Mathematics 9 (or Math 10 choice)

Education Physique 9

Science 9 or Science 9/10H*

An Elective – (Arts Education or Applied Design)

* Want to apply for an Honours class?

* Talk to your Science/English teacher – by department recommendation

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Mandatory

+English Options

English 9-

Emphasis on reading and writing process

Variety of literature forms

Prerequisite – Grade 8 English

English Honours 9

Enrichment for advanced students

In depth discussion

Higher reading level material

More independence of study

*Eng H - See your English teacher

+Humanities

+Math Questions

Any Math 11 course meets the requirement for a Dogwood Certificate

Need to write Math Skills Assessment between grade 10-12 to graduate

Post Secondary Math Requirements will vary

For now, stay in the highest level of Math you will be successful at

This time next year students will need to pick a stream of Math to continue in

+ Math Options

MATH 9 – for Students currently in Math 8

Expands on topics and ideas studied in Grade 8 math

This is the only math class option for students who have completed Grade 8 math

MATH 10 – Only for students who will complete Math 9 by June 2018

Foundations of Math 10 – required for many Post Secondary programs

Workplace Math 10 – appropriate for majority of trades and work place entry

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Check individual faculty requirements at universities!

Sample Future Plans Most Relevant Course Work

• Technical College• Trade School• Direct Entry to Workforce

Workplace Math 10 – 11

• Social Sciences• Humanities• Fine Arts• Undecided

Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10Followed byFoundations 11 and 12

• Math• Science• Engineering• Medicine• Commerce (Business)

Foundations 10 (Min 60% or more)Followed byPre-Calculus 11 and 12

+Science 9 Options

Science 9

Physical Science- Characteristics of Electricity.

Physical Science-Atoms, Elements & Compounds.

Life Science-Reproduction

Earth & Space Science-Space Exploration

Pre-requisite: Science 8

+Science 9/10 Honours

Demonstrated high ability in Science 8

See your Science teacher to add your name to the request list

Must have good work ethic. Course content will be covered quickly and homework needs to be completed to move ahead with the next concept.

Most of the curriculum is grade 10. There are a few elements of Science 9 that may be covered by Mr. Stephenson (mini unit on astronomy).

Ideal for students who want to pursue Science areas of study in University

+Science 9/10 Honours cont.

There is an emphasis on independent learning & application of computer technology.

Students who successfully complete this accelerated program have the option to take Physics 11 & 12, and/or Chemistry 11 & 12, and/or Biology 11 & 12 in their next three years of study (Gr. 10,11,12).

Some may also be encouraged to take AP Science courses to enhance their studies in university.

+Student Support Services

+Languages

Language Options

French 8-12

Spanish 8-12

+Some Post Secondary institutions do require a language

Language 11 for all Faculties - UBC

Language 11 & 12 recommended to complete

B.A. degree programUFV( 11) Kwantlen (11)

Introductory Language 11 for all faculties SFU

No Lang Required(but recommended) for

UVIC, BCIT, UNBC, TWU, CapU

CHECK university websites for updates on entrance

requirements!

+Language Challenge Exams

For Students with a background in:

Mandarin Korean French

Japanese German

Spanish Punjab

You may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 or 12 credits

Many post-secondary institutions (like UBC) do not use Challenge Exam scores in the calculation of your entrance average but will accept it as a Language 11 credit for admission

+P.E 9 Opportunities to

develop skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Fitness, health, and nutrition.

Gymnastics, tennis, badminton, dance and weight

training.

All activities & sports offered in extracurricular

program.

Team sports such as football, rugby, basketball, soccer,

and lacrosse.

+Elective Requirement New Curriculum requires grade 9 students to have:

1 elective course from the Arts Education Elective and

1 from the Applied Design and Skills Technologies Some of the courses fall under both categories however you

CANNOT use 1 course to fill both requirements

Sample Grade

Language Arts 9

Social Studies 9

Science 9

French 9

9 Schedule

Physical Education and Health

Sculpture 10

Woodwork 9

Math 9

+Arts ONLY Education Electives Course

Drama 9

Choir 9

Band 9

Music: Composition and Technology 9

Musical Theatre 9

New: Dance 9

+Applied Design Skills and Technologies and Arts Electives

Art 10

Sculpture 10

Computer Apps

Computer Graphics

Drafting and Design Level 1

Engineering and Design Level 1

Electronics and Robotics Level 1

Food Studies 10

Mechanics Level 1

Metalwork Level 1

Textiles 10

Woodwork Level 1

+ WGSS Co-Course Fair Feb 1st-Check it out!

Thursday, February 1 Grade 8 into 9 – 9:45 – 10:05

Your opportunity to speak with teachers from every department about the elective courses being offered next year

+External Credits-Check if you qualify for credits towards Grad Dance ( ie. Royal Academy of Dance)

Music ( ie. Royal Conservatory of Music)

Sports ( Provincial or National team level)

Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor)

Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certificate)

Driver Ed (ICBC accredited program)

Bring in your DOCUMENTATION (a letter from the organization/or certificates) these are needed to obtain credits

+Summer Session (School) Registration begins after Spring Break for all summer courses -

April 7th

Remedial Courses run in for the month of July; 35% min for entry

Full Credit Courses run July - August

Math 8 is only offered as a Full Credit course in July

If you take Math 9 as a new course you will be NOT be enrolled in Math 10 as of September – it is a summary course to prepare you for Math 10

After you have registered for SD35

Summer school – please fill out WGSS google

form for course change request

+Resources to Help You

WGSS Course Book

WGSS Post-Secondary Handbook

WGSS Website: www. wgss.ca

WGSS Counselling & Careers: wgsscounselling.weebly.com

Counsellors available at Lunch and Flex Feb. 5-15

Flex Feb 13th – sign up in library for help with computer request process

Info Session with Parents: Feb 8th at 7 pm

See your Counsellor if you have questions

+WGSS Counselling + Careers Website

Course Selection Forms

Application Forms

Presentations + Guidebook

Got to www.wgss.ca --> Student Life --> Counselling & Careers

http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/

+ Course Planning Forms

• Please print clearly

• Fill out all info

• Ensure English Teacher + block listed in the top left corner box

• Include cell + email so we can contact you if there is a problem

+

MUST HAVE: Parent’s/Guardian’s signature Resource Teacher’s signature if you have had Resource before Medical Form with up-dated information

All Forms Must Be Handed In By The Deadline

* Noon-FEB 16th By -Friday Feb 16thth all forms and online registrations must be completed!

+ Using The Course Guidewgsscounselling.weebly.com/guidebooks.html

1. Read course descriptions

2. *Check for prerequisites

3. Discuss options with parents,

counsellor and teachers

* if you don't have the pre-req you will be taken out of the class!

A secondary school such as ours provides you with an excellent opportunity to grow in terms of knowledge,

skills, abilities, and self-confidence.

Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2018-19 Date

February • Presentation – Grade 08 into 09: Session #1 Jan.30

February • Parent Information Evening – for Grade 8 into Grade 9 Feb. 08, 7:00 pm

February • Opportunity for assistance with courses planning:

• Course Fair – Flex - Thursday

• Counsellors available every lunch time

Feb. 1, 9:30am

Feb. 5 – 15

February • Students discuss courses with parents• Complete Course Request Form• MyEd Flex help session• Select Course on MyEd before the deadline

Jan.30th

onwards-Feb. 13th

Feb.16th

February • Return Course Request Form, with signatures, to Counselling Centre

Feb. 16 noon

Please don’t leave it until the last day in case you need help with MyEdBC

Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline for 2019-20

March • Counsellors process forms and verify courses• Administration works with Department Heads on Honours Courses

April • Verify Course Requests through MyEd• Return Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a

change

May • Opportunity to meet with counsellors and/or career advisor to discuss courses and options after graduation

June • Administration building timetable based on requests – no changes

August • Timetable and staffing finalized• Summer Session changes made, as space allows

September • Student Timetables available Electronically• Course Change Line-Up – before school begins – Priority 1 + 2

changes• After school begins – Priority 3 changes in September

Course Change Priorities

PRIORITY 1

Incomplete Timetable Student has less than 8 courses on

timetable

PRIORITY 2

Incorrect TimetableStudent does not have prerequisite

or already has credit for the required course or is in an incorrect grade

level

PRIORITY 3

Require a Different Course

Student requires a course for post-secondary

PRIORITY 4

Elective Change Request

Student wants change from original request

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

FORMS TO COUNSELLING OFFICE AND ENTERED SELECTION ENTERED INTO COMPUTER MUST BE

COMPLETED BY February 16, 12:00 noon.

The initial login must be completed at a laptop or desktop computer (iphone/android won’t work due to an issue with the password reset).

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

Go to the following website:

https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon

This can also be accessed by typing ‘MyEDBC’ in Google. It will generally be the first selection

You will need to the use the following log-in ID and

password.Login ID: Your student #Password: Student$35

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

To enter your course selections, first select the ‘MyInfo’ tabat the top of the page then click on the ‘Requests’ tab on the left side.

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

Once in MyEd, carefully read the home page instructions specific to your grade at the top of the page.

To make course selections click on “Select” and then choose your course by clicking on the check box

Click here to navigate to the next screen if you do not see the course(s) you are

looking for.

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

To select alternate courses for your electives, use the dropdown to the right of the course you’ve selected as your primary course, then select the course code of the class you want to replace it as an alternate. Note: This only needs to be done for elective classes.

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

To select alternate courses for your electives, use the drop down to the right of the course you’ve selected as your primary course, then select the course code of the class you want to replace it as an alternate. Note: This only needs to be done for elective classes.

+Selecting Courses in MyEdBC

In order to confirm that you have completed your course selections click on the POST button in the bottom left of the screen. A green message will appear when your courses have been posted.

YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS STEP TO SUBMIT YOUR COURSE REQUEST.

+Confused? Questions?

+THANK YOU for your time and attention....

Happy Course Planning!