1. SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL Grade 11 Academic Choices Feb. 16th, 2012

2. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2012-2013 Need 54 credits to graduate. (Minimum of 20 from Secondary V). Students must pass the following courses to graduate. History (Histoire) in Grade 10 Science and Technology in Grade 10 Mathematics in Grade 10 Arts in Grade 9 English in Grade 11 French in Grade 11 Ethics and Religious Culture OR Physical Education and Health in Grade 11

3. Grade 11-Compulsory Courses English Language Arts French Mathematics Contemporary World Ethics and Religious Culture Arts Physical Education

4. Senior School Science 9Science and Technology 10Science and Technology Environmental Science 10 or 11Biology-Human Systems Biology-Evolution and Genetics Biology-Issues in Genetics Biology-Marine Biodiversity Chemistry 11Physics Physics-Selected Topics Honours Science

5. Senior School Social Sciences Contemporary World (compulsory) Economics Political Science US History World Geography World History

6. Computer Science 9 Computer Programming Photoshop 10&11 Digital Storytelling 1 & 2 Computer Programming 11Media Art (3D Design) Computer Programming

7. Ministry Arts Program In Grade 11 students will choose one Arts course. (2 periods/cycle) ART ART MEDIA (3D Design) MUSIC DRAMA

8. Grade 10 and 11 Options Selwyn House offers 28 different academic options in Grades 10 & 11. This gives students the chance to explore different areas of interest. 21 of the options are half-year courses that are offered concurrently to Grade 10 and 11 students. 7 are full-year courses offered in Grade 11.

9. Grade 10 and 11 Options GRADES 10 & 11( choose 2/year)GRADE 11 (choose 2) (Half year courses)(Full year courses) Biology-Evolution & Genetics Chemistry Biology-Issues in Genetics Economics Biology-Human Systems Multimedia Projects Biology-Marine Biodiversity 1 & 2 Physics (1 st week of Sept.) Political Science Computer Programming World Geography Creative Writing World History Digital Storytelling 1 & 2 Drawing Drama-Improv Only 1 & 2 English-Special Topics (AP Prep) Honours English Honours Science (11 only) Monde Francophone Law-Criminal Law-CIvil Monde Culturel Francophone Music-Rock “n” Roll to Rap Outdoor Pursuits Physics-Selected Topics (11 only) Spanish US History

10. Senior School - Extracurricular Programs Next year students will be able to take part in many exciting and enriching extracurricular programs that are offered, usually on Monday afternoons. Students are encouraged to sign up for one or more (where possible). The following offerings will be available: Animation Debating Jazz Band Model UN Photography Public Speaking Robotics School Play Social Justice and Development Yearbook

11. Physical Education Program Physical Education classes take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. The year is divided into three terms, with the following tentative offerings: FALL TERMWINTER TERMSPRING TERM Bantam & Senior Football TeamsBantam Hockey TeamMidget Rugby Team Midget Soccer TeamMidget Basketball TeamBaseball Team Cross Country Running TeamWrestling TeamTrack Team RowingX-C Ski TeamRowing Team Badminton/SoftballCurling TeamTennis Team SquashSquashSquash Intramural SoccerIntramural BasketballIntramurals Weight Training Weight TrainingBall Hockey Climbing WallTennisClimbing Wall Golf Instruction PE selections will be done in April.

12. Registration for Courses Go onto Netclassroom