Foundations Program

FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM

• Program description
• Registration
• Course fees
• Course schedule
• School locations

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Foundations program is designed to strengthen basic skills in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science and Computers in preparation for both employment and further studies. Foundations courses are transition or bridging classes that prepare students for regular Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses. The learning outcomes of the Foundations program are designed to address literacy and needs up to the grade 10 level.

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The Foundations English program covers seven core courses (Foundations English 1 to 7) and several companion courses (Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening). This program strengthens and supports learning for students who want to enrol in Communications 11, English 11, Communications 12 and English 12.

The Foundations Social Studies program is designed to develop skills needed for further study in Civic Studies 11, Social Studies 11, BC First Nations Studies 12, Comparative Civilizations 12, Geography 12, History 12, Law 12 and Social Justice 12.

The Foundations Mathematics program has seven core courses (Foundations Mathematics 1 to 7) and prepares students for mathematics at the Grade 10, 11, and 12 levels, as well as Accounting 11 and 12.

The Foundations Computers program prepares students for a wide range of technology related courses at the grade 10, 11 and 12 levels. These include Business Computer Applications, Business Information Management, Computer Programming, Data Management and Digital Media.

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION STEP 1 – ASSESSMENT TEST

Students must take an assessment test before registering for courses. Assessment and registration takes approximately 2 hours. Please arrive 15 minutes early for the assessment/registration session; students arriving after the assessment test has started will be asked to return for the next session.

A non-refundable assessment fee of $25.00 is charged for each student needing an assessment. We only accept payment by MasterCard, Visa, debit or cash (bring payment for exact amount please; change for large bills may not be available).

REGISTRATION STEP 2 – COURSE REGISTRATION

Formal registration for courses can only be done after the assessment test is completed. Registration can only be done in person; registration cannot be done online or over the phone.

The following documents are required to complete registration:

COURSE WITHDRAWALS

Students who withdraw from a Foundations course before 65% of the course hours have been completed will receive a final mark “W” (Withdrawn). Students who withdraw from a Foundations course after 65% of the course hours have been completed will receive a letter grade as the final mark. This letter grade will be calculated based on their work to date as a percentage of the overall course mark.

COURSE FEES

COURSE SCHEDULE

BURNABY SOUTH SECONDARY – Daytime Courses for Summer Semester – classes may be blended