Welcome to the OKM Course Selection Meeting for grade 9 students entering grade 10

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Welcome to the OKM Course Selection Meeting for
grade 9 students entering grade 10
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Course Selection Timeline

• Course selection information will be shared with
  current grade 9 students on Tuesday, February
  19th at 910 and1050 am.
• Students will receive their course selection
  forms along with information on courses at that
  time.
• A parents signature is required on course
  selection forms, which must be returned to the
  counselling center on or before Monday, February
  25th in order to complete the course selection
  process.

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Timeline continued

• Course descriptions and information as well as
  this powerpoint presentation can be found on our
  website.
• http//www.okm.sd23.bc.ca
• Students should receive timetables for the
  2008/2009 school year in June.

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Why is accurate course selection so important?

• The master timetable is developed by determining
  how many students have selected each course, then
  creating enough classes in each subject area to
  meet those needs.
• If students decide to change courses, there may
  not be room for them in another course or it may
  not fit into their timetables.
• Courses with low enrollment may not be able to be
  offered.

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Student Timetable Changes

• Students are asked to choose their courses
  wisely.
• Timetable changes will be done in late June for
  the following reasons
• 1. Incomplete timetables blocks missing from a
  schedule.
• 2. Graduation requirements a student is missing
  a required course or needs a course for entrance
  to a post secondary institution.
• 3. A student has 3 or more academic courses in
  one semester, and would like to balance their
  timetable.

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Graduation Program

• 80 total credits over grade 10-12
• (Each full semester course is worth 4 credits)
• 48 required credits
• English 10, 11, 12
• Social Studies 10, 11
• Science 10, 11
• Math 10, 11
• A PE 10
• Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12
• Planning 10
• Graduation Transitions (MAP)
• A minimum of 28 elective credits

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Graduation Program
Grade 11 1. an English 11 2. a Socials 11 3. a
Math 11 4. a Science 11 5. ________ 6.
________ 7. ________ 8. ________

• Grade 10
• 1. an English 10
• 2. Socials 10
• 3. a Math 10
• 4. a Science 10
• 5. Planning 10
• 6. A Physical Ed. 10
• 7. ______
• 8. ______

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Graduation Program contd.

• Grade 12
• An English 12
• __________ 12
• __________ 12
• __________ 12
• ____________
• ____________
• ____________
• ____________
• Graduation Transitions (MAP)

• Checklist
• Gr. 10, 11 12 - I will have
• a Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10,11 or 12
• Graduation Transitions (MAP)
• Have completed a minimum of 28 elective credits
• A minimum of 16 credits at the grade 12 level
• A total of at least 80 credits over grades 10, 11
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Each full semester course is worth 4 credits
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Required Provincial Exams

• English 10 ( 20 of grade)
• Science 10 (20)
• Mathematics 10 (20)
• Social Studies 11 (20)
• English 12 (40)

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Planning 10

• This course will focus on
• .. Education planning
• .. Career development
• .. Healthy decision making
• .. Financial literacy

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Graduation Transitions (MAP)

• The goal and purpose of the MAP (My Action Plan)
  is for students to document their future goals
  and plans, to show that they are healthy and
  active citizens, and to celebrate all of their
  skills, experiences, and accomplishments between
  grades10 and 12.
• This requirement is worth 4 credits, is completed
  outside of class time and receives an RM
  (Requirement Met) on the students transcript

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Graduation Transitions (MAP)

• The MAP consists of the following components
• Title Page
• Transition Plan
• 30 Hours of Work/Volunteer Experience
• 80 Hours of Grade 11/12 Physical Activity
• Resume, Cover Letter, and Related Documents
• Healthy Living Plan
• Panel Interview
• For more detailed information, go to the OKM
  website and click on MAP in the left navigation
  bar.

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Passport to Education

• Passport to Education rewards student
  achievement in grades 10-12. The Passport to
  Education is based on a students top 5 courses.
• Grade 10 250
• Grade 11 250
• Grade 12 500

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Graduation Program Information

• Detailed information about the Graduation program
  is available on the Provincial Ministry of
  Education website
• www.gov.bced.ca/graduation

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Post Secondary Entrance Requirements

• Each post secondary institution and program will
  have many specific entrance requirements, some of
  them grade 11 courses and some of them grade 12
  courses which have grade 11 pre-requisites.
• For this reason, it is important that your son or
  daughter research his/her future educational
  plans before selecting courses for next year.
• Research can be done online and through
  catalogues available in the Counselling Centre.

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Honours Courses What are They?

• Are intended to provide enrichment and to
  acclimate students to the academic rigor required
  in an AP course disciplined study habits,
  explore topics in greater depth, build academic
  confidence.
• Students receive the SAME evaluations (tests) and
  therefore, students marks should not drop if they
  continue to apply themselves in these courses.

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Honours Courses

• At OKM we offer honours courses in grades
• 10 11 in the following subjects

• Subject to enrollment

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AP Courses What are they?

• AP Advanced Placement
• Students will receive 4 credits towards their
  graduation requirements
• Students who receive a 4 or 5 out of 5 on their
  AP Final Exam may apply for first year university
  credit for the course, and may be eligible for
  Advanced Placement Scholarships.

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AP Courses at OKM Next Year

• AP Advanced Placement
• AP English Literature
• AP Biology
• if student enrollment in the individual course
  is high enough

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Do I need a second language?

• French is optional in grade 9 and beyond.
• Students may take Introductory Spanish 11 or
  Introductory German 11 in grade 10 but should be
  aware that these are rigorous courses.
• A second language is not required for graduation.
  
• Some university and college programs do require
  students to have a second language to at least
  the grade 11 level for admission. It is the
  responsibility of the students to consult
  individual institutions for more information.

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What is meant by Fine Arts and Applied Skills?

• Fine Arts are courses that foster creativity and
  self expression such as art, drama and music.
• Applied skills courses involve practical,
  hands-on application of skills that are useful in
  daily life such as woodwork, home economics or
  drafting.

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Fine Arts

• Drama 10
• Theatre Performance 11 12
• Band 10-12
• Jazz Band 10-12
• Jazz Studies 10-12
• Commercial Music 10-12
• Music Composition 12
• Art 10-12
• Studio Art 11 12
• Production Graphics 10-12
• Photography 11 12
• Yearbook 11 12
• Choir 8-12
• Musical Theatre 9-11

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Applied Skills Industrial Education

• Applied Tech 9 10
• Trades Exploration 10
• Auto-Tech 11 12
• Auto-Tech Engine Drive Train 12
• Metalwork 9 10
• Metal Fabrication Machining 11 12
• Woodwork 9 10
• Carpentry Joinery 11 12
• Drafting 9-12
• Art Metal Jewelry 10-12

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Applied Skills Home Economics

• Food Studies 9-12
• Cafeteria Training 11 12

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Applied Skills - Business

• Accounting 11 12
• Financial Accounting 12
• Business Computer Applications 11
• Business Information Management 12
• Data Management 12
• Entrepreneurship 12
• Information Technology 11 12
• Marketing 11 12

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Applied Skills - Other

• Introductory Peer Counselling 10
• Peer Counselling 1112
• Leadership Excellence 10-12
• Peer Tutoring 1112
• Psychology 1112
• Video Journalism/Newscast 10-12
• By application

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Physical Education

• PE 11 12
• PE 10 - Fitness
• PE 11 12 Fitness
• PE 11 12 Outdoor Education
• PE 11 12 Weight Training

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Math Options _at_ OKM

• Essentials of Math
• Applications of Math
• Principles of Math
• Honours Math

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Math Options _at_ OKMWhat does all this mean?
Gr. 9 Gr. 10 Gr.
11 Gr. 12
Math 9 Core Essentials Math 10
Essentials Math 11 Math 9 Extensions Applied
Math 10 Applied Math 11 Applied
Math 12 Honours Math 9 Principles Math 10
Principles Math 11 Principles Math
12 Honours Math 10 Honours Math
11 Calculus 12
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• Essentials of Math
• Meets graduation requirements.
• Is not accepted for College/University or Trades
  admission.
• Registration by teacher recommendation only.
• Designed for students who have the greatest
  difficulty with math.
• Essentials Math 10 Essentials
  Math 11
• Math 9 Core
• Applied Math 10

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• Applications of Math
• Meets graduation requirements
• Post secondary acceptance depends on
  institution, and program.
• Is more Hands-on course with Relevant and
  Applicable Problem Solving. Content is similar in
  difficulty to Principles of Math.
• Designed for students who learn best by doing.
  Level of difficulty is not much different than
  Principles of Math.

Math 9 Core Applied Math 10 Applied
Math 11 Applied Math 12 Math 9
Extensions Principles Math 11
(with District Project)
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• Principles of Math
• Meets graduation requirements.
• Meets Post-secondary requirements.
• Is an algebraic, structured, theoretical course
  with more abstract Problem Solving.
• Designed for students who can grasp abstract
  concepts

Principles Math 10 Principles Math 11
Principles Math 12 Math 9 Honours Honours Math
10 Honours Math 11 Calculus 12
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Selecting a Math Course

• Your childs Math teacher will recommend the
  appropriate Math course for the next grade level
  based on their grades, work ethic and
  understanding of Math.
• A math committee will meet to review student math
  selections and may contact parents in an effort
  to ensure students are placed in the course that
  will allow them to achieve success while trying
  to meet their needs for future studies.

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Career Programs

• Transition Programs
• These are programs where students have an
  opportunity to start learning a trade and also
  receive high school credits toward graduation.
• S.S.A. Secondary School Apprenticeship program
  -students work for a journeyman in a various
  trade and begin learning the skills and
  collecting the hours needed to meet the criteria
  to be certified as a journeyman. This program
  works best if the student knows a journeyman
  currently working that is willing to take them on
  as an apprentice.
• BCIT and OC Both institutions offer programs
  that train students in the entry level skills
  needed to be successful in a particular trade.
  Partial funding may be provided as well.
  Students need to meet with Mr. Kirsch and
  complete an application package well in advance
  of the deadline.
• For a complete listing of the individual
  transition courses please pick up a red handout
  at the end of this session.

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When I have a specific question, who do I see?

• General Course Questions and Timetable Changes
• Mr. Watson ( Grades 8,9,10) (extension 6807)
• Ms. Green ( Grades 10, 11, 12) (extension
  6808)
• Career Preparation and Work Experience
• Ms. Ruzicka (extension 6816)
• Mrs. Long (extension 6817)
• Graduation Requirements and Post Secondary
  Options Ms. Green (extension 6808)

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More people who can help

• Learning Assistance
• Mrs. Kirsch, Ms. Lindsay
• Administration
• Randy Horne
• Jamie Robinson
• Mike Kormany

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Unique Program Options

• Hockey Canada Skills Academy
• A program designed to allow students to develop
  and improve their hockey skills and gain course
  credits.
• Program Information Night
• Thursday February 21 at 715 in the MP room

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• Soccer Academy
• A program designed to allow students to develop
  and improve their soccer skills and gain course
  credits.
• Program Information Night
• Thursday, February 21 at 830 in the MP room

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• Leadership Excellence Program
• A program designed to provide students with a
  high level of leadership knowledge and skills so
  they are able to assume leadership positions in
  the school, community, and athletics.
• Program Information Night
• Wednesday March 5th at
• 630 in the Library

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• High Performance Program
• A program designed to provide elite level
  athletes and performers with a flexible,
  innovative school program.
• Contact Mrs. Wignall at 764-4185 or
• 870-5108 ext 6774

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Thank You for Attending