2.  Systems: Semester/Quarter  Credits  Requirements  Longer classes  Different levels of classes  More sports teams and outlets for fine arts  Various clubs

3.  More opportunities  Options-Second languages -RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program) -Green Certificate -Academies -CTS -Fine Arts -Work Experience - Inquiry - Grad Coach Program - Dual Campus

4. September – January English February – June Mathematics Physical Education Religion/ Information Processing ArtScience Social StudiesSports Medicine

5. Sept.-Nov English Nov- Jan Social Studies Feb – April Sports Medicine April– June Science ArtPhysical Education Math Religious Studies/ Info pro

6.  Grade 10 level classes have 10-1, 10-2, 10- 4, 14,15 numbers  Grade 11 level classes have 20-1, 20-2, 20- 4, 24, 25 numbers  Grade 12 level classes have 30-1, 30-2, 30-4 or 35 numbers  Some courses may have Honors and Enrichment (H) designation

7.  Grade 9 …..above 85% English 10-1 H ….above 60% (65% recommended) English 10-1 …below 60% English 10-2 …below 50% English 10-4

8. English Language Arts ELA 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 Analyze, respond to and create complex texts Canadian and international texts ELA 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 Develop a variety of reading comprehension and writing strategies

9. English English 10-1 English 20-1 English 30-1 English 10-2 English 20-2 English 30-2

10.  Grade 9 …..above 85% Social Studies 10 H ….above 60% (65% recommended) Social Studies 10-1 …below 60% Social Studies 10-2 …below 50% Social Studies 10-4

11. Social Studies Social Studies 10-1,20-1,30-1 10-1 Perspectives on Globalization 20-1 Perspectives on Nationalism 30-1 Perspectives on Ideolog y Social Studies 10-2,20-2,30-2 10-2 Living in a Globalizing World 20-2 Understandings of Nationalism 30-2 Understandings of Ideologies

12. Social Studies 10- 1 Social Studies 20- 1 Social Studies 30- 1 Social Studies 10- 2 Social Studies 20- 2 Social Studies 30- 2 Social Studies

13. Mathematics Grade 9 ….above 85% Math 10 H Math 10C …. Above 50% (60% recommended) Math 10-3 … Below 50% This is an alternative if you are not quite at the level you would like to be at …..

14. Mathematics Math 10-3 Develop: Spatial sense through direct and indirect measurement Spatial sense Number sense and critical thinking skills Algebraic reasoning Math 10 C Develop: Spatial sense and proportional reasoning Algebraic reasoning and number sense Algebraic and graphical reasoning through the study of relations

15. Mathematics Grade 9 Math 10 C Math 10-3 Math 20-1 Math 20-2 Math 20-3 Math 30-1 Math 30-2 Math 30-3 “1” course sequence “2” course sequence “3” course sequence

16. Science 9 Science 14Science 24 below 50% Science 9 Science 10 PBiology 2030 60% & aboveChemistry 2030 Physics 2030 Science 2030 Science 9 Science 10 HBiology 20H30H 85% & aboveChemistry 20H30H Physics 20H 30H * Honors and Enrichment is the Science and Inquiry program SCIENCE

17. Sciences Science 10 Explore science topics in biological, chemical, physical and earth science Science 14 Explore scientific principles behind natural events and every day technologies Chemistry 20 Biology 20Physics 20 Science 20 Science 24 Physics 30Biology 30Chemistry 30 Science 30

18.  Sports MedicineDramaGame & App Design  BlackfootStudio Photography  SpanishChoir (Concert and Show)  ConstructionFrenchIntro to the Arts  New MediaJapanesePsychology  Pre - EngineeringMusicSociology  ArtLegal Studies  SpanishSports Performance  Information ProcessingAgricultureFood Studies  Theatre Technology ForestryCommunity Health  Financial Management TourismWildlife  Aboriginal Studies Concert Band Steel Drums  Instrumental Jazz Theatre Appreciation  Musical Theatre

19. Religious Education (15,25,35) Students search for meaning through 3 major themes: Belonging, Believing and Becoming *Required for Catholic schools only.

20. Alberta High School Diploma Requirements SubjectCredits Minimum Course(s) Minimum Required Courses English *153English 30-1 or 30-2 Social Studies*153Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics*102Math 20 -1, Math 20 -2, Math 20-3 Science*102Science 20, 24 Physics 20 Biology 20, Chemistry 20 Physical Education* 31Physical Education 10

21. High School Diploma Requirements SubjectCredits Minimum Course(s) Minimum Required Courses Career and Life Management (C.A.L.M. 20)* 31C.A.L.M. 20 Career & Technology Studies(CTS), Fine Arts, Second Languages, or P.E. 20/30 102

22. High School Diploma Requirements SubjectCredits Minimum Course(s) Minimum Required Courses A minimum of two grade 12 level courses in addition to English 30-1or 30- 2 and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2 TOTAL CREDITS =100 102

23.  Grade 9’s attended CCHS orientation days February 22-25 to start course selection process  Course Selection sheets went home for review by parents and signature  School Registration Forms also went home at this time. These are to be filled out and returned with Course Selection sheets.  CCH team will make follow up visits to the grade 9 classrooms beginning on March 9

24.  St. Catherine’s  1 st visit February 25, 2016  This is a general review of high school programming in Alberta.  Students interested in attending CCHS may pick up course selection forms at this time.  Follow up visit TBA

25.  St. Joseph’s  1 st visit February 25, 2016  This is a general review of high school programming in Alberta.  Students interested in attending CCHS may pick up course selection forms at this time.  Follow up visit March 10, 2016

26.  St. Francis  1 st visit February 22 & 23, 2016  This is a specific introduction to courses at Catholic Central.  Students attending CCHS will be given course selection forms at this time.  Follow up visit March 9/10, March 15 &16

27.  Father Leonard Van Tighem  1 st visit February 24, 2016  This is a specific introduction to courses at Catholic Central.  Students attending CCHS will be given course selection forms at this time.  Follow up visit March 11, 2016

28. Talk about high school choices/ information with your child Access this power-point through the Catholic Central High School website: http://www.holyspirit.ab.ca/cch/ If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact an administrator or counsellor at C.C.H.S.

29.  Athletic Academies – Mr. Leroux (126)  Honors and Enrichment – Mr Vercillo (122)  Inclusive Education (Knowledge and Employability) – Mrs. Polec (120)  General Inquiries – Mrs Kroker/Mrs. Koran (Cafeteria)