Course Planning and Post-

Secondary Information

Counsellors: Marion Schlatter and Raj Pooni

Administrators: Don Younger and Jeff
Johnstone
Career Advisor: Yvette Livingston
Career Programs: Clive Prideaux
 Agenda
 General post secondary information
 Graduation requirements
 Programs and Courses
 Support Services
 Questions
Crash Course into the World of
Post-Secondary
 What Does Life After High School
Look Like?
YOUR GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
BOOKLET ASKS YOU TO DEFINE
ONE OF THREE OPTIONS

3. Post-secondary Education
4. Employment
5. Extended Travel (3 months or
more)
 Post-secondary Education
 College, University or both?
 What do you intend to study?
Use Career Cruising to research
and compare programs, admission
requirements
 Research ideas for careers
Laddering to success
What CREDENTIALS do you earn at
college or university?
 Certificate (one year)
 Diploma (two years)
 Associate Degree (two years)
 Bachelors Degree/undergrad
degree (four years)
 Masters Degree/graduate
degree (two years-varies)
 Doctorate -PhD/MD/LLB
TRADES & APPRENTICESHIPS

Post-secondary education that combines paid,

work-based training with technical training in
a classroom or shop setting.

The length of an apprenticeship can range

from one to five years, but most require four
years to complete.
 Beginning Your Apprenticeship
There are several routes into apprenticeship, including:

 Direct entry with an employer sponsor

 Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program at a

college of your choice

 ACE-IT and Secondary school

apprenticeship programs
(Talk to Mr. Prideaux)
 Technical & Trades Admissions

British Columbia Institute of Technology &

Kwantlen Cloverdale Trades Campus
Each Technology Programs has specific
requirements. Entrance is competitively based.

 Some programs are not accessible to students

directly from high school

 Trade programs have continuous enrolment, waitlists

should be researched. You can write Pre-tests at
Delview to meet admission requirements = earlier
admission
 College Admission Requirements
Langara, Douglas, Kwantlen*,
Vancouver Community College (VCC)
Students are accepted with general entry
requirements which means successful
completion and graduation from high school!

Each College has Career Programs that may have

specific requirements – It is important to check for
Math, Science or English courses that may be needed!

* Kwantlen is now recognized as a university but still

offers many certificate and diploma programs that a
college traditionally offers
 University Admission Requirements
University of British Columbia-Vancouver

Faculty of Arts – low to Faculty of Sciences –

mid 80’s average mid to high 80’s average
•English 11 + Language 11 •English 11 + Language 11

•Principles Math 11 •Principles Math 11

•Chemistry 11 + Physics 11
•Science 11
•Social Studies 11
•Social Studies 11
•English 12
•English 12
•Principles Math 12 (min
•3 other approved 67%)
provincially examinable •Two other approved Gr
grade 12 courses 12 courses including at
least one of Bio 12, Chem
12, Geology 12 or Physics
12
 Admission Requirements
University of British Columbia-Okanagan
GENERAL ADMISSION AVERAGE – 75%
Faculty of Sciences
Faculty of Arts
•Chemistry 11
•English 12
•English 12 •Principles of Math 12
•3 other approved (min 67%)
provincially examinable •Two other provincially
grade 12 courses examinable Grade 12
courses including at least
one of: Bi 12, Chem 12,
Geo 12, Phy 12.

Admission Requirements may change for 2010

 Simon Fraser University – Guaranteed
admission at 80% average for most
programs
(Business – 90% required – some exemptions are granted)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Sciences

•English 11
•Language 11 (can be
beginners)
•Principles Math 11 (min 60%)
•Science 11
•English 12 (min 60%)
•Three provincially
examinable Grade 12
courses
•English 11
•Language 11 (can be
beginners)
•Principles of math 11 (min
60%)
•Chemistry 11
•Physics 11
•English 12 (min 60%)
•Principles of Math 12 (60%)
•Two provincially examinable
Grade 12 courses
 University Admission Requirements
University of Victoria – guaranteed
admission at 80% (some faculties accept
between 70% to 75% average)
Faculty of *Humanities Faculty of Sciences
and Social Sciences •English 11
•English 11 •Principles of math 11
•Principles Math 11 •Chemistry 11
•Science 11 •Physics 11
•Social Studies 11 •Social Studies 11
•English 12 •English 12
•3 other approved academic •Principles of Math 12
grade 12 courses •Two approved science 12
courses
 Second Language Requirements
Language 11 is required for admission to UBC &
SFU although SFU will accept Beginner
Language 11
(UVic requires Language 11 for admission to Humanities)

Students who complete a language

12 in high school, will meet the first
year language requirement for the
undergraduate degree in arts at UBC
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
The SAT is intended for students applying for
admission to college or university in the US
The SAT measures verbal reasoning and mathematical
problem solving
There are two tests: SAT for admission and the Subject
test for placement. Contact the colleges you are thinking
of attending to find out what tests to take
Register on line at www.collegeboard.com
School Codes: Test Dates:
Delview: 821077 There are several test dates
throughout the year and test
sites in Vancouver and Richmond
So, what if you don’t know…
 www.careercruising.com
This website can help you to explore all the
aspects of career search and post-secondary
programs across Canada
Skills/interests inventory
Career Search

Education Search

Job Description

Career path

Interviews of people currently in the job/profession

user: delview pass: capp

 Ask questions…
 Talk to your teachers
 Talk to your counsellor
 Visit the Career Centre & talk to your
Career Advisor
 Check First Class e-mail and school
newsletters
TOUR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGES
ASK QUESTIONS -
• Student orientation
• Clubs, activities, athletic programs
(social/recreational)
• Credentials
• Student successes
• Field study, Student exchanges, co-op
• Student support services
 On-going questions
The 3 “R’s”
Research, Reflect & Reality
Develop your Graduation Transition
plan
What are your options?
• University
• College
• University transfer
• Trades
• Student exchanges/travel
• Work
School Work:
• What are your current grades?
• Do you need help at school, academically?
• Appropriate Course selection
• Balanced course load of provincials and
electives
• Guidance from parents balanced with your
interests/abilities/values
Financial Plan
- Research and understand the costs of post-
secondary programs and training
Use www.educationplanner.bc.ca

Scholarships & Bursaries

- Many opportunities to apply for awards not
just based on academic work.
Volunteering, clubs, sports - school &
community participation
Use www.bcawardsonline
 What Do I do Now?
CHECK FIRST CLASS FOR
INFORMATION UPDATES!
DROP INTO THE CAREER CENTRE!
• E-mail : ylivingston@deltasd.bc.ca
• Career exploration
• Current post-secondary information
and application process
• Financial information
• Scholarships
 Graduation Program
 Required Courses: (48 Credits)
• Language Arts 10, 11, and 12
• Social Studies 10 and either SS 11 or BC First
Nations Studies 12
• Science 10, and a science 11 or 12
• A Math 10, and 11 or 12
• Physical Education 10
• Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12
• Planning 10
Graduation Program Continued…
 Elective Courses (28 credits)
• At least 7 courses in Grades 10 – 12

 Graduation Transitions (4 credits)

• Career and Life Transitions
• Community Connections (30 hrs.)
• Personal Health (150 min./wk)

 A total of 80 credits needed to graduate

• A minimum 16 credits must be at the Grade 12
level
 Earning Credits
1. Completing Courses
2. Equivalency
3. Challenge
4. External Credits
5. Post-Secondary Credits
6. Independent Directed Studies
 Academies
 Delta offers academies in the following
areas:
• Hockey (Burnsview and SDSS)
• Baseball (Sands)
• Golf (proposed – Seaquam)
• Equestrian (proposed - Burnsview)
• Boys’ soccer (Delview and NDSS)
• Girls’ soccer (proposed – Delview & SDSS)
• Girls’ softball (Seaquam)
Delview Fine Arts Program
Career Development
Programs
Mr. Prideaux
 Grade 11 Program

 English 11 or Communications 11
 A Science
 A Math
 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations 12
 Four (4) electives
 Grade 12 Program

 English 12 or Communications 12
 Seven (7) electives
Courses to think about….
Optional Provincially Examinable
Courses
 Biology 12
 Chemistry 12
 English Lit. 12
 French 12
 Geography 12
 Geology 12
 History 12
 Physics 12
 Math 12
 To write or not to write…
 Reasons to write:
• Scholarships from MOE
• Good test writer

 Reasons not to write:

• Minimal achievement
• Poor test writer
 Social Studies Department
 Required:
• Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies
12
 Electives:
• Psychology 11
• Geography 12
• History 12
• Comparative Civilizations 12
• Law 12
 Science Department
 Biology 11 – 12
 Chemistry 11 – 12
 Physics 11 – 12
 Science & Technology 11
 Geology 12
 Earth Science 11
 Math Department
 Principles of Math 11
 Principles of Math 12

 Essentials of Math 11

 Calculus 12
 English Department
Required: (One of…)
 English 11 – 12

 Communications 11 - 12

Electives:
 English Literature 12

 Creative Writing 12
 Art Courses
 Art Foundations 11 & 12
 Ceramics & Sculpture 11 & 12
 Drawing & Painting 11 & 12
 Media Arts General 11 & 12
 Media Arts Graphic Design &
Photography 11 & 12
 Media Arts Multi-Media & Film 11 &12
 *Yearbook Design 12
 *Yearbook Production 11
 *Animation 11 & 12

*after school
Business Education Courses
 Applied Digital
Communications 11
 Information and
Communications
Technology 11 & 12
 Keyboarding 11
 Marketing 11 & 12
 Entrepreneurship 12
 Accounting 11 & 12
Home Economics Courses

 Foods &
Nutrition 11 &
12
 Textiles 11 &
12
 Language Courses

 French 11 & 12
 Spanish 11
Beginners
 Spanish 11
 Spanish 12
 Music Courses

 Senior Band 11 & 12

 *Choir/Musical
Theatre 11 & 12
 Guitar 11 & 12
 *Jazz Band 11 & 12
Physical Education Courses

 Physical Education
11 & 12

• Physical Education
11 & 12 are co-ed
 Technology Courses

 Aboriginal Studies –
Creative Woodwork 11 &
12
 Carpentry & Joinery 11
 Cabinet Making 12
 Electronics 11 & 12
 Metal Fabrication &
Machining 11 & 12
 Art Metal & Jewelry 12
 Drafting & Design 11 &
12
 Theatre Courses

 Acting 11 & 12
 *Theatre Production 11 & 12
 *Directing & Scriptwriting 11 & 12
 *Theatre Company 11 & 12

*after school
 Support Programs

 Learning Strategies 11 & 12

 ESL 11 & 12
 Gifted Support
 Peer Tutoring 11 & 12
 Library 11
TIME TO PICK COURSES

All registration will be done through

“Parent Connect”.
Follow the links from the Delview
website:

http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/dl