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WGSSCourse PlanningParent Info.Grade 11 + 12
2020-2021
AgendaResources
Grad Requirements
Courses
Special Programs
Post-Secondary Options
Scholarship Information
Course Selection Process
Questions
Resources
Counsellors
Ms. Kifiak (A-G)
Ms. Twemlow (H-L)T, W, Th.
Mr. Adrian (H-L) M
Ms. Seymour (M-P)
Ms. Docherty (Q-Z)
Career TeamMs. Balouch + Ms. McGee
Career Advisor
Ms. Stubbings + Ms. Kelly,
Career Facilitators
Mr. McKay,
Trades
Mr. Hendricks,
W.A.V.E
MediaWGSS Counselling
& Careers Website
Gator News for Grads
TWITTER:
@GatorFutures
WGSSCareeers Instagram
Resources to help you
WGSS Counselling & Careers Website
wgsscounselling.weebly.com
• Guidebooks• Forms• Presentations
Course Planning
• Grad Requirements• Approved Lists + Links to Institutions • CUE Resources
Graduation + Post-Secondary Info.
• WGSS Scholarship Application Forms• District Website + Scholarship Handbook
Scholarships
• Volunteer Opportunities• Dual Credit Programs• Career Newsletter
Careers
This presentation
PSI info. including university
admissions
WGSS Course Guide
2021-2020
Use Table of Contents • Select Topic or Department• Hyperlink takes you directly to page• Use link at bottom of each page to return to
the Table of Contents
Course List+
PrerequisitesPage 12-16
Timeline for Grads
PSI Resources
Canadian University Event – September
Career Advisors
Leyla Balouch Cherise McGee
Careers Website
wgsscareers
Events Calendar
wgsscounselling.weebly.com
Career Newsletter
Appointments Dual Credit Info.Volunteer Info.
Careers Website wgsscareercentre.weebly.com
Volunteer Info.
Graduation Requirements
Grad Check Lists
WGSS Counselling Website
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English Language Arts 10 English Language Arts 11 English Language Arts 12
Socials 10 Socials 11 or 12 Life Connections/Capstone 12
Science 10 Science 11 or 12 Elective numbered 12
Math 10 Math 11 Elective numbered 12
Career Life Education 10 Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective numbered 12
PHE 10 Elective Elective
Elective (sometimes 2nd Language) Elective Elective
Elective (Arts Education /Applied Skill 10, 11, or 12 before graduation)
Elective Elective
80 Credits = Ministry requirement84 Credits = WGSS requirement
Arts Education = Art, Band, Dance, DramaADST = Business, Computer, Home Economics, Technology
BC Dogwood Graduation Requirements
2020-2021
Grad 10 FI Grade 11 FI Grade 12 FI
English Language Arts 10 English Language Arts 11 English Language Arts 12
Éducation À la vie professionnelle 10/Littérature 10
Exploration en sciences humaines et sociales 11
Career Life Connections/Capstone 12
Science 10 Science 11 or 12 Elective Numbered 12
Math 10 Math 11 or 12 Elective Numbered 12
Français Langue 10 Français Lang/Litt 11 Français Lang/Litt 12
Science Humaines 10 Elective Elective
PHE 10 Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective
BC Bilingual Dogwood Graduation Requirements
2020-2021
Assessments/ExamsGraduation Numeracy Assessment
required for Graduation Written by Grade 11 students April 14-17, 2020 if it was not
written in Grade 10
Graduation Literacy Assessment required for Graduation Written by all Grade 12 students
AP Exams optional; to be decided with your AP teacher approximately $135/exam approximately $195 Capstone Seminar exam Approximately $195 Capstone Research course cost
Work
ExtracurricularRest / Exercise
School
Before signing the Course Request Form, discuss choices that support balance and success
English Language Arts
• Literary Studies 11• Creative Writing 11• New Media 11• AP English Language & Composition 12*
ELA 11 – one of:
• English Studies 12• English First Peoples 12• AP English Literature & Composition 12*
ELA 12 – one of
* Only EN 12 or AP EN 12 will be used to calculate admission average by PSIs, not both
* 8 credits
Social Studies 11 or 12
Social Studies 11
•History of Human Experience 11
•20th Century World History through Film 11
•Exploration en Sciences (FI)
•Human Geography 12 (EDGE)
Social Studies 12
•20th Century World History 12•BC First Peoples 12•Comparative World Religions 12•Genocide Studies 12•Law Studies 12•Philosophy 12 •Social Justice 12•Urban Studies 12
Students need a Socials 11 or 12 credit to graduate but PSIs may
require more
Life Science 11 or
Pre-AP Life Science 11Anatomy & Physiology 12
or AP Biology 12
Chemistry 11 or Pre-AP Chemistry 11
Chemistry 12
or AP Chemistry 12
Physics 11or AP Physics I
Physics 12
or AP Physics II
Environmental Science 12
Special Science: Astronomy 12
Science for Citizens 11
Note: Psychology 12 and AP Psychology 12 do not meet Science 11/12 graduation requirement
Students need one Science 11 or 12 credit to graduate but PSIs
may require more
Math 11 + 12 Courses
Workplace Math 10 Workplace Math 11
Foundations of Math 11
Foundation of Math 12
Pre-Calculus 11(min. 70%)
Pre-Calculus 12(min. 73%)
AP Calculus 12(min 73%)
Students may take two math course at the same time
Examples: FOM 12 + Pre-Cal 11
Pre-Cal 12 + AP Calculus 12AP Statistics 12
Foundations of Math 10
Computer Science 12
What is the recommendation of the current Math teacher?
What is needed for post-secondary admission? (e.g. Calculus 12)
How has your teen done in Math the last few years?
Does your teen work on Math during Flex? at home?
Should your teen have a Math tutor in September?
We have found that Math is the course students struggle
with the most to find the best placement for their
success.
Changes cannot be made after October to a student’s
timetable.
When choosing a Math course for
next year…
Career Life Connections/Capstone 12
An opportunity for students to plan for the future and to explore an interest in depth
Required for course for graduation
Curriculum Component• Resume• Cover Letter• Budget• Post-Secondary
Plans
Community Connection• 30 hours of
documented volunteer or work experience
Capstone Project• Opportunity to
complete passion project
• Presentation in May
Career Life Connections/ Capstone 12
All sample required documents are on the WGSS:http://wgss.ca/programs-courses/capstone/
All Capstone classes will be in the timetable for
2020-2021
AP Research may be taken in place of Capstone
CLC 12 needs to be taken at WGSS
WGSS Study Block Policy
Grade 11 Requirement• Must have successfully
completed 40 credits by the end of Grade 10
• Must have no required Grade 10 courses on their Grade 11 timetable
• Must be enrolled in an extended day course or have a heavy academic load
Grade 12 Requirement• Must have successfully
completed 68 creditsby the end of Grade 11
• Must have met the Grade 11 course requirements
• Must have the courses required for graduation
• Must have a heavy academic load
Students may only have one Study Block on their timetable.
Special Programs1 .FRENCH IMMERSION2. EDGE 3. AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM4. TRAIN IN TRADES/
WORK IN TRADES
EDGE PROGRAM
ELA 11: Literacy Studies 11 EDGEHuman Geography 12 EDGE (or FRAL equivalent)Math: FOM 11, Pre-Cal 11, or Pre-Cal 12 EDGEOutdoor Ed 11 EDGE
Application forms to
Mr. Stead by Feb. 13Cost: $775
Select EDGE courses in MyED and on Course Selection form but list alternates in both places
AP ProgramAP Courses available in Gr. 11 AP available in Gr. 12
Pre-AP Biology 11 AP Biology 12
Pre-AP Chemistry 11 AP Chemistry 12
AP Physics 1 (Physics 11) AP Physics 2 (Physics 12)
AP Computer Science Principles 12 AP Calculus 12
AP EN Language & Composition 12 AP EN Literature & Composition 12
AP Courses in Gr. 11 or 12 AP French Language & Culture 12
AP Capstone Seminar 11 AP Psychology
AP Macro Economics 12/AP Micro Economics 12
AP Statistics 12
AP Music Theory 12
AP Capstone Research 12
wgss.ca/programs-courses/advanced-placement-program/
AP Presentation on WGSS Counselling Website
AP Diploma =4 AP Courses + Exams
AP Capstone Seminar + Research
• Team Project and Presentation• Individual Research-Based Essay & Presentation• End-of-Course Exam
AP Seminar (Year 1)
• Academic Paper• Presentation and Oral Defense
AP Research (Year 2)
• Taken at any point throughout high school
4 AP Courses and Exams
AP Capstone Diploma
AP
Sem
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Cert
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AP
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AP Exams: ~$135/ExamCapstone Seminar Exam: $195 AP Research Course Cost $195
Considering Skilled Trades?
Speak to one of our Career Advisors
WGSS has options to help you pursue Trades Training:
Youth Train in Trades (Train@SD35)• Full-time trades programs:
• Professional Cook 1• Hairstylist• Auto Service Technician• Piping/Plumbing• Electrical• Carpentry• Horticulture
Youth Work in Trades(Work@WGSS)Earn up to 16 high school credits working for a sponsor journeyperson, while attending WGSS.
Work Experience (W.A.V.E.)Earn 4 to 8 high school credits by completing unpaid work in your focus area.
Post-Secondary Information PowerPoint http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/presentations.html
English
Mathematics
Language# of Approved Courses
Minimum Admission
Average
General Admission Requirements
• 5 factors to check on each institution’s website
• Search “Undergraduate Admissions”
• All institutions require confirmation of graduation
Math: General Entrance Requirements
Institution Math Requirement
UBC - Vancouver Foundations 12 or Pre-Calculus 11
UVIC Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11
SFU Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 with minimum 60%
TRU Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 for Education Faculty
KPU Mathematics 11 (depends on program)
UFV Mathematics 11 (depends on program)
BCIT Check program requirements. Foundations 11 + 12 required for some programs. May need to write “math assessment test”.
NOTE: Pre-Calculus 11 and 12 may be the prerequisite to take Business, Science, Engineering, or Nursing courses
Second Language Requirement
Institution Required
UBC Language 11, minimum 2 years
UVic No Language 11 required (Arts: Recommend Language 12)
SFU Language 11 or Intro Language 11
TRU No Language 11 required (Arts: any 2nd Language to Gr. 12 is recommended; B.Ed. Lang. 12 recommended)
TWU Language 11 recommended
KPU No Language 11 required (Arts: Language 12 required to exit B.A. program)
UFV No Language 11 required (most programs)
UBC- O No Language 11 required
BCIT No Language 11 requiredNote: Students should complete a Language 12
if they plan to complete a B.A. program
International students may be able to earn language credit:1) Through Equivalency2) Through Challenge Exam
Specific Admission Requirements
• Research institutions that have the program of interest
• Then search “Program Requirements”
• Common specific requirements include:
Required Grade 12 courses
(E.g. English + 3-5 other “Academic Grade 12
Courses”)
Grade 11 course requirements
(E.g. Science Faculty)
Minimum percentage in specific courses
(E.g. Mathematics mark)
Supplemental Application
(E.g. Commerce Faculty)
UBC Admissions
UBC looks for depth, rigour, and relevancy
Overall Academic Average
All Gr. 11 + 12*
Core Academic Average
All related Gr. 11 and/or 12 courses
related to the specific degree
program
Individual Course Grades
Key Grade 12 Courses
Personal Profile Short Answers +
Activity List
UBC Faculty of ArtsAdmission Example
Courses Arts Core Overall
English (ELA) 11 (min. 70%) X (will look at ELA 12) √
Language 11 √ √
FOM 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 65%)
√ √
English (ELA) 12 (min. 70%) √ √
Social Studies 11 or 12 √ (highest of 11 or 12) √
Science 11 or 12 X √
6 or more Academic Gr. 12 courses
√ Arts related √
NOTES:Will look at ALL academic
Gr. 11 & 12 grades and drop the lowest Gr. 11 or 12 mark
√ Required
X Not used when have 12
Courses Science Core Overall
English (ELA) 11 (min. 70%) X (will look at ELA 12) √
Language 11 X √
Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 67%) X (will look at Pre-Cal12) √
Chemistry 11 √ (if no Chem 12) √
Physics 11 √ (if no Physics 12) √
English (ELA) 12 (min. 70%) √ √
Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 67%) √ √
Approved Science 12 √ √
3 more Academic 12s Preference to Science courses
√
Notes: Will look at ALL academic Gr. 11 & 12 grades and drop the lowest Gr. 11 or 12
mark
√ Required
X Not used when have 12
UBC Faculty of ScienceAdmission Example
Faculty of Arts and Social Science Faculty of Science English Language Arts 11
Language 11 (includes Intro. Language 11 course)
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 (min. 60%)
An Approved Social Studies 11 or 12
A Science 11
English Language Arts 12 (min. 70%)
One approved Science 12 or Math 12
One approved Language 12 (or another course from List A)
Two additional from Approved 12 courses
• English Language Arts 11
• Language 11 (includes Intro. Language 11 course)
• Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 60%)
• Physics 11
• Chemistry 11
• An Approved Social Studies 11 or 12
• English Language Arts 12 (min. 70%)
• Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 60%)
• Two of: Calculus 12, Physics 12, Chem 12, or A & P 12
SFUAdmission Examples
Grade 11 –
May bulletin
August – PSI calendar and deadlines
Grade 12 –
Bi-weekly
Exploration OpportunitiesDATE EVENT LOCATION TIME
Feb. 8 KPU Open House – Surrey Campus KPU Surrey 11:00 – 3:00
Feb. 9 Cap U: School of Motion Picture Open House Bosa Centre – Cap U 11:00 – 3:00
Feb. 10 BCIT Info Session plus individual appointments WGSS – Library Annex FLEX
Feb. 13 Canadian Armed Forces – Women in CAF New Westminster 6:00 – 8:00
Feb. 14 KPU Discovery Days – Langley Campus KPU Langley 10:00 – 2:00
Feb. 14 UBC Sauder School of Business – Info Session UBC Vancouver 12:30 – 2:00
Feb. 18 Parents as Career Coaches WGSS Library 6:30 – 9:30
Feb. 21 KPU Trades Discovery Day – Cloverdale KPU Cloverdale 10:00 – 2:00
Feb. 27 SD35 Youth Train in Trades – Student Tour Langley Schools 8:40 – 2:00
Mar. 3 Study and Go Abroad Fair Vancouver 1:00 – 6:00
Mar. 8 Operation Med School UBC Alumni Centre 8:30 – 5:30
Mar. 11 Helping Professions – Student Tour SD 35 (Reg. by Feb. 20) 8:15 – 3:30
UBC- VB.Sc. – 1 yr. on campus (30 credits)
Tuition, books, student fees: $8,700
Living on campus: $15,000
UFV
B.Sc. – 1 yr. commuting (30 credits)
Tuition, books, student fees: $7,500
Average Tuition Cost/yr. in Canada: $6,000
What will it cost?
Scholarship Resources
SD 35 Scholarship Websitesd35.bc.ca/students-parents/scholarship-
information
• Searchable Database• Scholarship Search Engines
Scholarships & Awards
• Sources of Financial Assistance• Steps to Applying for Scholarships• District - Open Award List
Scholarship Handbook
• Sample Spreadsheet• Sample Comprehensive Resume• Sample Essay
‘To Do’ Tools
What scholarships are available?
Post-Secondary Institutions
Ministry of Education Affiliation National Awards
Automatic EntranceMajor Entrance Specific Criteria
Awards + Bursaries
District AuthorityBC Achievement
B.Ed. AwardApprenticeship
Parent’s EmployerFinancial Institution
Sports or ClubsAboriginal Heritage
LoranU of T: National
SchulichTerry Fox
Scholarship WorkshopsMay – Grade 11 Sept. – Grade 12 – National/NominationDec. – Grade 12 – District / WGSS Scholarships
District Authority Award – BC Ministry of Education
Indigenous Languages and Culture• Leadership at school or in community with First Nations
Fine Arts• Visual Arts, Drama, Music, Dance
Applied Skills• Business Ed., Computes, Home Ec, Wood, Auto, Metal, Drafting
Technical and Trades Training• Train in Trades
Physical Activity• National/Provincial Athlete + PE 11/12, Dance, Gymnastics
International Languages• 3 Languages on transcript, not including English
Community Service• Exceptional volunteerism, including demonstration of local and global
issues and awareness
$1250 for exceptional achievement in one of
seven categories
GPA Calculated on Grade 11 & 12 academic courses+ 4 specialized courses
Application Form available before Christmas in Gr. 12;
due before the end of February
February 10 to 13
Drop in appointments
Counselling Centre
Flex and Lunch
Thursday, March 11
P-T Conferences
3:00pm to 7:15pm
15 min. appointments
Mar. 30 to May 14
Scheduled
Office Appointment
Counsellor or Career Advisor
During school time
Opportunities to have
questions answered…
Month WGSS Course Planning Timeline 2020-21
March • Counsellors process forms and verify grad requirements• Administration works with Departments to confirm course offerings
Early Spring • Verify courses available through MYEDBC• Return Course Change Request Form to Counselling if there is an error or a change• Summer Session registration begins after Spring Break
Complete WGSS GoogleForm to indicate your course changes wishes
May • Opportunity for students/parents to meet with counsellor/career advisor to discuss post-secondary options and course requirements
June • Administration working on master schedule – no changes are possible• Promotion changes (e.g. if missing required course, will be placed in that course for next
year)
July • Student Aide/Leadership in Gator Pod – added to student timetable, where possible
August • Summer School Changes made, as space allows, based on student information in GoogleForm
• Timetable available for students to view in MYEDBC (possibly Aug. 21)• Limited course changes based on Priority 1, 2, 3 and 4 (possibly Aug. 25)
SD 35 Summer Session 2020
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• Registration begins April 6
• WGSS will be a host site again this year
• Once you have registered for your course through LEC complete the WGSS Google Doc to tell us if you want changes to your timetable
• Changes are made in late August
Langley Education Center’s Website
https://www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/summer-session/
WGSS Google Doc
Link will be available on “Forms” page:
http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/forms.html
Course Change Information
Sept. 16 – last day for Counsellor to change courseOct. 30 – last day for Admin. to approve course change
Course Selection
1. Complete Course Planning Request Form
2. Follow directions to Selecting Courses on MyEd
3. Hand in Course Selection Request Form by:
Thursday, February 13, noon
4. Attach any appropriate paperwork: Student Aide / Gator Pod
Leadership
Study Block / Work Experience
Medical Form
My Ed Course Selection Instructions
PowerPoint
Instruction Sheet Course Code Sheet
http://wgsscounselling.weebly.com/course-planning.html
Questions???
Thank you for taking the time to come this evening.We look forward to helping you and your teen.