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Summer Session Registration Information - Registration is now closed!What could be better than arriving to school next fall with one less course to worry about! Now is the time to enroll in one of our 100-hour Full Academic Course Completion courses. Courses run Monday June 28 to Thursday August 5, 2010. (Note: The cutoff for registration and refundable deposit and any text deposits is Friday July 2, 2010 at 3:00 pm). Courses will run based upon sufficient enrollment. Summer Course OfferingsCourse Costs: Courses are free for students who will be in Grades 10 to 12 and for all Adults. International Students need to contact AVS for more information about course costs. Course Resources Deposit: We require a deposit of $100 (cash or cheque only please) for the following courses: Chemistry 12, Mathematics 10 to 12, and Social Studies 10 and 11. The deposit will be fully refunded upon return of all AVS materials in good condition when the student completes a course. Registration: Summer School Registration is now open! See Registration Information to access online registration form. Register early as classes will fill and close; enrollment in any course is not guaranteed. Incomplete registration forms will be returned for completion. Students who wish to take more than one online course for our summer session must seek This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it approval. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Important Summer Session Dates:
Note: August Provincial Exams for registered Summer School students are electronic ONLY and will be written at Abbotsford Virtual School. Walk-ins may write ONLY if they have photo ID, their PEN (provincial education number) AND if there is space.
All exams are designed to be completed withing TWO hours. Students are, however, permitted up to an additional 60 minutes, if required.
Course DescriptionsBiology 11 (BI11) 4 creditRecommended: Minimum C+ average.An academic course that is a tool to investigate the life around us. Exploration of the inter-connectedness between the many different species in our world will be encouraged through online discussion and projects. Topics include:
Biology 12 (BI12) 4 creditRecommended: BI 11 and CH 11 preferred or permission from the instructor. Biology is the science that deals with the environment and everything within it, including how everything works and interacts with each other. This course in particular deals with some of the biochemical reactions that occur in the human body, as well as taking a look at the cell and the systems of the human body. Biology 12 is an intense but fascinating course that will leave students with a better understanding of how their body works through the use of projects, virtual labs and virtual dissections. Major topics include:
Chemistry 11 (CH11) 4 creditPrerequisite: SC 10. Recommended: 'C+' in both SC10 and MA10.Chemistry 11 is an introductory academic course that builds a foundation for later studies in chemistry. The course material involves both reasoning and problem solving. The major topics include:
Chemistry 12 (CH12) 4 creditPrerequisite: CH 11. Corequisite: MA 12 or permission of the instructor. Strongly recommended: C+ in both CH 11 and MA 11 since CH 12 is highly mathematical. A scientific calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is required. Chemistry 12 is a provincially examinable course.Provides a more in-depth examination of several important branches of Chemistry. The major topics include:
Communications 12 (COMM12) 4 creditPrerequisite: COMM 11Students will write a provincial exam in January or June. This exam will differ in content from the regular English 12 exam. Designed to meet the needs of students who do not plan to go directly to university as well as students who have had a history of difficulty in English courses. Follows a sequence of development from basic to advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Literature, which forms approximately one-third of the course, will be interwoven into the course. English 10 (EN10) 4 creditPrerequisite: EN9. English 10 is a provincially examinable course.Focus on developing a strong base of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students are also encouraged to develop both critical thinking skills and an increasing appreciation of Literature.
English 11 (EN11) 4 creditPrerequisite: EN10Designed to enhance students' appreciation for literature while focusing on improving writing skills. Students will study essays, novels, plays, poems and short stories from various times, places, and authors to provide an opportunity to read good literature and to develop their comprehension, writing, and discussion skills.
English 12 (EN12) 4 creditPrerequisites: EN11. English 12 is a provincially examinable course.Re-emphasizes the more mature development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. There is also a more sophisticated approach to the study of literature. Students will write a provincial exam in January or June.
Physics 11 (PH11) 4 creditPrerequisite: Science 10 and Math 11 with a C+ average. Strong problem solving skills.Students will be expected to attend "extra-curricular" exam preparation sessions near the end of the course. Students will apply vector analysis to a variety of problem-solving situations. This course is intended for serious students who are continuing their education at university. Students will be expected to do 1.5 hrs of homework every day. Major topics include:
Physics 12 (PH12) 4 creditPrerequisite: Physics 11 with a B minimum and Principles of Math 11 with a C+. Strong problem solving skills. Physics 12 is a provincially examinable course.Students will be expected to attend "extra-curricular" exam preparation sessions near the end of the course. Students will apply vector analysis to a variety of problem-solving situations. This course is intended for serious students who are continuing their education at university. Students will be expected to do 1.5 hrs of homework every day. Major topics include:
Planning 10 (PLAN10) 4 creditPrerequisite: none.Is taking Planning 10 online for you? Do you have a busy schedule? Do you like the flexibility to be able to complete course work at a time that is convenient to you? Are you computer literate and self-disciplined enough to complete your coursework without having structured daily classes? Then you should consider taking Planning 10 online next year. All students must complete Planning 10 in order to satisfy graduation requirements. Specifically, Planning 10 provides focuses on four core areas; the Graduation Program, Education and Careers, Health and Finances. Like the regular Planning 10, the aim of the online course is to enable students to develop the skills they need to become self-directed individuals who set goals, make thoughtful decisions, and take responsibility for pursuing their goals throughout life. Planning 10 provides students with the opportunity to relate their learning in school to the demands and expectations of society and to help students to enhance their personal well-being and realize their full potential. Principles of Mathematics 10 (MA10) 4 creditPrerequisite: MA9 with C min. Scientific calculators are required. Principles of Math 10 is a provincially examinable course.An important foundation for Principles of Math 11. Students selecting this class should have strong Algebra and problem solving skills. Success in the senior math courses is directly related to high achievement and good work habits in Principles of Math 10.
Principles of Mathematics 11 (MA11) 4 creditPrerequisite: MA10Identical to Principles of Math 11 except that the course will be done online. The outcomes are the same. Students should be highly motivated because MA11 is an extremely challenging course that prepares students for MA12. The grading will be different than the regular course as daily quizzes will not be feasible. Instead the grading will emphasize unit reviews and exams. Exams will count 80%, assignments 20% and the comprehensive final exam will count for 40% towards the final mark. Principles of Mathematics 12 (MA12) 4 creditPrerequisite: MA111. Principles of Math 10 is a provincially examinable course.Designed for students who have a particular interest in mathematics, or who have career aspirations in the fields of engineering, mathematics, the sciences, economics, and some business programs. The main purpose is to develop the formalism needed to continue on with the study of calculus. The symbolic manipulation and the study of some of the more sophisticated generalizations in mathematics relies heavily on topics covered in previous grades. It is strongly suggested that students with less than 60-65% in Principles of Math 11 discuss their course selection carefully with their teacher. Topics include graphing transformations, probability, logarithms, trigonometry, sequences and series, and combinatorics. The ministry final exam is out of 90, and represents 40% of a students final mark. Students success is often a combination of good prerequisite skills along with good attendance and strong work habits. Science 10 (SC10) 4 creditPrerequisite: SC 9 with strong work habits. Science 10 is a provincially examinable course.Science 10 is a continuation of the concept strands dealt with in Science 9. The material is more concept-oriented and requires some mathematical calculations and problem-solving approaches. Laboratory work and reports are further developed. The major topics include:
Social Studies 10 (SS10) 4 creditPrerequisite: SS9Concentrates on the events leading up to Confederation and post-Confederation. Development up to WWI and Canada's major economic regions with an emphasis on B.C. will be studied in depth. The economic relationship with the Pacific Rim countries including the U.S.A. will be explored. Current events and certain extension activities are also included in the curriculum. Social Studies 11 (SS11) 4 creditPrerequisite: SS10. Social Studies 11 is a provincially examinable course.Emphasizes the study and appreciation of Canada and the forces and events that have influenced Canada's development. Students will be involved in Online discussion groups examining the foundations of the Canadian government, history of Canada and the geography of world problems. Designed to give students a rich understanding of Canada and how responsible citizenship requires an understanding of the structure and function of Government. |
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