Now is the time to pause and make key decisions about the subjects that will fill your days in the 2022 – 2023 school year. Why is course selection so important? To graduate high school, you must obtain a minimum amount of course credits (80). Courses you take may be pre-requisites that will determine entry eligibility to post-secondary study offerings. Here are helpful tips to help you navigate the process.
Tip 1: Hit the deadlines.
Foremost, make sure to finalize and submit your course selection starting from 17 January and no later than 9 February on MyeducationBC. Meeting the timelines is important as the school’s master schedule is created from course entries, and teaching positions are staffed based on student course requests.
Tip 2: Watch the course selection video, make use of available resources.
Go to this video (QR code, bottom right of page) to get a fuller in-depth run down on course selection. Take your time, do not rush the process and make notes of questions to discuss with your counsellor.
Tip 3: it’s your responsibility, not that of your friends or parents/guardians
“Choose what is right for you- never choose a course in which you have no interest or no intention of taking” Mr. Henry. Engage with parents/guardians for advice, but do not ask them to do your course selection for you. Remember it is also not what your friends want you to choose. “Do your research, be informed and choose what is right for you” Ms. Butterfield
Tip 4: Will you have enough credits to graduate?
“It is very important to think carefully about your selection as it is often difficult, or even impossible, to make changes late” Ms. Buttefield. To avoid a scramble in grade 12 for credits to graduate or the right combination of subjects to set you up for post-secondary endeavors you need to make the right choices now.
Look at all available courses not only at school but also those available online or during summer school. Choose what is available to your grade level and make sure you complete a pre-requisite or building course if that is required.
Think thoroughly about it and try not to rush it to get it done and over with, because you can end up with poorly chosen courses not suited for post-secondary plans.
Tip 5: Speak to your counsellor, no appointment needed
It is best to reach out early to your assigned counsellor for help with course selection. “Face to face is best” Mr. Henry.
An appointment is not necessary. The counsellors try to stay close to their offices before school, at lunch, and after school during which times students are welcome to drop by.
Tip 6: Be precise and clear with your course entry into MyEducationBC
Log in to MyEducationbc to enter your course selection. You must do this on a computer – not a phone. Forgot your password? Contact the school office staff at gleneagle@sd43.bc.ca. Remember that the counselling department does not have the ability to reset passwords. This is handled by school office staff. No specific browser is recommended, but pop-up blockers should be left off when using the portal. Also note that on some computers you need to activate the scroll bar to reveal the full display of all courses.
If unsure, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the video “Course Selection Grades 9-11”.
Check before you are done: – “Rank your course choices according to your preference and make sure to complete the Notes for counsellor section if you intend to take a course in summer school or online.” Mr. Henry