COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATION February 13, 2018

Course Selection Process 2018 February 13 Parent Information Session beginning at 6:30pm February 14 Presentations to Grade 9, 10, 11 students. Course Fair for students. February 20 Students complete course selection sheets with their period 1 teacher.

Presentation Outline Graduation Requirements Math Pathways French Immersion Program/Certification Preparation for Post-Secondary Course Selection Forms for 2018-2019 Career Exploration with careercruising.com

Graduation Requirements Students require 17 credits to graduate from high school. Included in these, are 7 compulsory credits listed below: Grade 11 English 11 (2 credits) Math 11 (1 credit) Science (or approved Technology Course) (1 credit) Modern History 11 (1 credit) Fine Arts/Life Role Development cluster (1 credit) Grade 12 English 12 (1 credit)

Graduation Requirements – cont. In addition to the 17 credits required, students must have the following: Grade 12 English and a minimum of four other credits at the grade 12 level. Success on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) – or approved Exemption Successfully complete either the Post Intensive French (PIF) 10 or French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 10 – or approved Exemption All students must complete the two grade 10 Mathematics courses (Geometry, Measurement and Finance 10 and Number, Relations and Functions 10)

Graduation Requirements - Science Science (at least one credit) Automotive Electrical Systems (p) 120 Biology 112 FI Biology 112 Chemistry 111, 112 Human Physiology 110 Intro to Environmental Science 120 FI Intro to Environmental Science 120 Physical Geography 110 Physics 111, 112 *(P) indicates pre-requisite required

Graduation Requirements Fine Arts/Life Role Courses (Must have at least one of these credits) Music 112 (p) Wellness through Physical Education 110 (p) FI Wellness through Physical Education 110 (p) Theatre Arts 120 Fine Arts 110 Graphic Art & Design 110 Visual Arts 110 (p) Outdoor Pursuits 110 (p) Entrepreneurship 110 Individual & Family Dynamics 120 FI Relations Familiales 120 For Grade 12 Students Only Phys Ed 120 (Leadership)* Coop Ed 120 (2 credits)* * Must apply/fulfill requirements for admission

LOCAL OPTION COURSES Advanced Outdoor Pursuits 120 (p) Advanced Theatre Arts 120 (p) Advanced Training Principles 120 Mandarin 120 Pathology 120 Site Layout & Foundations 110 Theatre Arts 110 Yoga 110 * Only 2 local option courses can count towards the 17 credits required for graduation.

Math Pathways Financial and Workplace Math Pathway Gr. 10 GMF 10 and NRF 10 Gr. 11 Financial & Workplace Math 110 Gr. 12 Financial and Workplace Math 120 Foundations of Math Pathway Gr. 11 Foundations of Math 110 Gr. 12 Foundations of Math 120 Pre-Calculus Pathway Gr 10 GMF 10 and NRF 10 Gr. 11 Foundations of Math 110 and Pre-Calculus 110 Gr. 12 Pre-Calculus 120A and Pre-Calculus 120B Calculus 120 Gr. 12 Pre-Calculus 120A & 120B (Semester 1); Calculus 120 (Semester 2)

French Immersion Certificate Grade 9 Students must do 50% of their course load in French (i.e.) 5 out of their 10 courses Grade 10 Grade 11 and 12 Students must do 25% of their course load in French during their grade 11 and 12 year (i.e.) 5 of their 20 courses Students who satisfy these requirements will receive a certificate of French Immersion at Graduation

French Immersion Program Grade 10 FI Language Arts FI Geometry, Measurement and Finance FI Numbers, Relations and Functions Fi Science FI Social Studies Students can also choose one Grade 11 course in their Grade 10 year. FI options are: FI Biology 112 FI Modern History 112

French Immersion Program Grade 11 and 12 FI Modern History 112 FI Biology 112, 122 FI Wellness through Physical Education 110 FI Family Relations120 FI Language Arts 110, 120 FI World Issues 120 *There may be online course options as well that are offered in French that could be used towards the French Immersion Certificate (ex. this year FI Intro to Environmental Science 120, FI Law 120, FI Writing 110 and FI Co-op 120 are offered online)

French Immersion Certification The number of student at BMHS graduating with French Immersion Certification have been increasing over the past few years: 2017-2018 = 36 students* 2016-2017 = 33 students 2015-2016 = 18 students 2014-2015 = 11 students 2013-2014 = 7 students *36 students are on track to receive FI Certification this in June 2018

Certificate of Second Language Proficiency To receive this Certificate, students must take an oral proficiency interview in grade 12. Students taking a Post Intensive French 120 or French Immersion 120 course will be tested. The assessment fee is waived for these students. There is a fee of $60 (as per Department of Education guidelines) for other students who wish to be assessed. The Certificate states that the student has achieved a level of proficiency as defined by the EECD.

Preparing for Post-Secondary The courses students take will influence the options available to them after high school. Some options for students who wish to pursue a post-secondary education are: Apprenticeship A minimum of Grade 12 or the equivalent to Grade 12 is required to enter into an apprenticeship program. College Requirements vary according to program. University Admission requirements vary but on average you need minimum of 5 Grade 12 courses (including English) in university approved courses. (May need upwards of 6 courses in some universities outside of Atlantic Canada.)

Grade 9 students going into Gr. 10 Course Selection (English Program) Students take 5 classes per semester, with English taking up one class each semester. All students take the following: English 10 Geometry, Measurement and Finance 10 Number Relations and Functions 10 Post-Intensive French 10 Science 10 Social Studies 10 Personal Development and Career Planning 10 There are 2 Options for the remaining 2 courses: Students choose 2 Specialty Courses from the following list BB Tech, Music, Phys. Ed, Visual Arts Students choose 1 Grade 11 course and 1 Specialty Course Consult course selection sheet for Gr. 11 options.

Grade 9 students going into Gr Grade 9 students going into Gr. 10 Course Selection (French Immersion Program) Students take 5 classes per semester, with English taking up one class each semester. All students take the following: English 10 FI Geometry, Measurement and Finance 10 FI Number Relations and Functions 10 FI Language Arts 10 FI Science 10 FI Social Studies 10 Personal Development and Career Planning 10 There are 2 Options for the remaining 2 courses: Students choose 2 Specialty Courses from the following list BB Tech 10, Music 10, Physical Education 10, Visual Arts 10 Students choose 1 Grade 11 course and 1 Specialty Course Consult course selection sheet for Gr. 11 options.

Gr. 10 students going into Gr. 11 Course Selection Students take 5 classes per semester, with English taking up one period each semester. All students take the following: English 111, 112, or 113 Minimum one Math course Modern History 111, 112, or 113 If this was chosen in Grade 10, then the student chooses an elective in its place. Minimum one Science course If this was chosen in Grade 10, then the student may choose an elective in its place. Minimum one Fine Arts / Life Role course Consult selection sheet for list of applicable courses. 4 elective courses Consult selection sheet for list of options.

Gr. 11 students going into Gr. 12 Course Selection Students take 5 classes per semester. All students must take the following: English 121, 122, or 123 Students choose 9 electives. Students on the Calculus 120 Math path will select Pre-Calculus120A, Pre-Calculus120B and Calculus 120 Things to keep in mind: Know the Local Options that you have completed and/or have selected. Only 2 can be counted towards the 17 credits used for graduation. Know the graduation requirements and be sure they are met in what you have completed and have selected. The courses that are selected will have an impact on the post-secondary options available following graduation. Make selections with this in mind.

Career Exploration www.careercruising.com Use Assessments to find careers the match your interests, skills, and strengths. Use Explore Careers to find out information about various careers. Use Education and Training to find out information about post-secondary schools including programs offered and links to their websites. Use Employment to help you develop your resume and learn about other employability skills Create a Portfolio (“My Plan”) to store all the information you gather as you explore the website.

Career Exploration (continued) All students have a unique username and password Username: NBED-StudentId (E.g. NBED-123456789) Password: Student’s Date of Birth MMDDYYYY (E.g. 08251980 - August 25th, 1980) * After initial login, student will need to change to more secure password* Through the Parent Portal , parents and guardians can view their child’s goals, interests, etc… and track their progress and plans Visit www.careercruising.com/parent to register. You can get an activation code by: Having your son / daughter email you an invitation Requesting one from Mr. Harris in guidance (send him an email)

More Information Course Selection Guide is available at: Handouts: Anglophone East School District Homepage http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD- E/SiteCollectionDocuments/high-school- handbook.pdf Under the Students Tab titled “High School Course Selection Guide” Handouts: Course Selection Sheets