Welcome To The Grade 10 & 11 Parent Meeting Courage, Honour, Strength January 5, 2012

Welcome - Principal Linda Choyce

Community Services School Social Workers Student Support Workers Teen Health Centre YMCA Newcomer Youth Services Educational/Learning Support Learning Center and Resource School Psychologist SLD support worker APSEA Speech Language Pathologist Guidance Services Student Services

Guidance Services The Counsellors: Courage, Honour, Strength A - F  Mr. Armstrong G – M plus Mac  Ms. S. Creaser N – Z plus Mc  Mr. T. Brumwell

Career & Academic Counselling Confidential Personal Counselling Connections to School & Community Services Virtual Guidance Office (the VGO) Guidance Services

PowerSchool Parent / Student Portal – demonstration video available online! Go to the Citadel High Website (

Course Selection High School - Review Choosing Courses Credit Types Course Identification IB Course Selection Meeting Graduation Requirements Academic Planning Timing

How High School Works Semesters 1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams 2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester) Grade 11 7 courses – one study Grade 12 6 courses – two studies 21 courses (credits) in 3 years

Day by day - Classes 4 courses every day ( 75 min.) 2 in the morning 2 in the afternoon

PeriodMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 1 (9: :15) Course 1Course 4Course 3Course 2Course 1 2 (10: :35) Course 2Course 1Course 4Course 3Course 2 11: :30 LUNCH 3 (12:40 - 1:50) Course 3Course 2Course 1Course 4Course 3 4 (1:55 - 3:10) Course 4Course 3Course 2Course 1Course 4 Daily Timetable

Attendance The most important factor in determining student success. Study 10 minutes per grade per night Grade minutes Grade 11 – 110 minutes Grade 12 – 120 minutes

Choosing Courses Students should discuss course selection with parents/guardians. Consider academic ability when selecting courses and credit types. Ensure course selections meet Nova Scotia High School Graduation Requirements. Consider post secondary goals -university, community college, etc. - when selecting courses. Grade 11 students are required to register for a minimum of 7 courses. Grade 12 students are required to register for a minimum of 6 courses.

Credit Types There are 4 credit types: Advanced (Accepted by all post-secondary institutions) Demonstrated exceptional achievement or academic ability Academic (Accepted by all post-secondary institutions) Demonstrated good achievement or academic ability Open (Accepted by some post-secondary institutions) Graduation (Accepted by some post-secondary institutions)

Pre-IB to IB Diploma - Course Selection

Courage, Honour, Strength Moving from Pre IB to the IB Diploma Course selection to be completed in March See handout Students will choose 6 IB courses 3 at the Higher Level and 3 at the Standard Level choose based on student strengths Higher LevelsStandard Levels EnglishBiology HistoryFrench TheatreMath Studies Example for an Arts focused student

Courage, Honour, Strength “ Extras ” – Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS form the core of the Diploma Programme the IB Learner Profile – inquirers, thinkers, risk takers, communicators, etc. IB students are awarded the NS Graduation Certificate upon completion of the IB Diploma Future meeting early February to address specifics Motivation is the key

Courage, Honour, Strength The IB Diploma from grade 11 to grade 12 Semester 2 adds Theory of Knowledge, Math and one other course Students will write 1 IB exam in May; the remaining exams are written in grade 12 The Extended Essay process begins shortly and concludes in December of grade 12 (Extended Essay workshop in April at University of King’s College) CAS to be completed in February/March of grade 12

Regular Program Course Selection

Graduation Requirements 18 credits are required to graduate from High School 13 are compulsory credits 5 are elective credits Maximum 7 grade 10 - coded credits Minimum 5 grade 12 - coded credits

13 Compulsory Credits 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 Technology (or extra Math/Science) 1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Activity (PAL, Dance, Phys Ed or Yoga) 1 Canadian History 1 Global Studies

~English~ 3 credits required, one from each grade level All grade 11 students must take either: Advanced English 11 (Advanced) English 11 (Academic) English Communications 11 (Graduation) All grade 12 students must take either: Advanced English 12 (Advanced) English 12 (Academic) English 12: African Heritage (Academic) English Communications 12 (Graduation) Any students wishing to attend University should take either Advanced or Academic English in both grades 11 and 12.

~Mathematics~ 2 required credits from different grade levels All grade 11 students should take either: Advanced Math 11 + Advanced Math 12 Math 11 (Academic) Math Foundations 11 (Graduation) Math Essentials 11 (Graduation) Students entering Grade 12 are not required to select a grade 12 math unless they need the course to meet graduation or specific post-secondary requirements.

~Science~ 2 required credits 1 ‘first science’ credit from either: Science 10, Chemistry, Biology, Physics 1 other science course Students entering grade 11 should take a second compulsory science credit. Students entering Grade 12 are not required to select a science credit unless they need the course to meet graduation or specific post-secondary requirements.

~Technology Credits ~ ( Technology/Math/Science) 2 required credits from either: Technology Additional Science – above the 2 required compulsory science credits Additional Math – above the 2 required compulsory math credits

~Fine Arts~ 1 required credit from either : Art Music Drama Dance Students entering Grade 11 or 12 who have not yet completed the Fine Arts requirement should take a fine arts course.

~ Physical Activity~ 1 required credit from either: Physically Active Living Dance Phys Ed Yoga

~Canadian History~ One required credit from either: Mi’kmaq Studies 10 Canadian History 11 or Histoire du Canada 11F African Canadian Studies 11 Gaelic Studies 11 Students entering Grade 11 or 12 who have not yet completed the Canadian History requirement should take 1 of the above courses.

~Global Studies~ 1 required credit from either: Global History 12 Global Geography 12 or Géographie Planétaires 12F The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.

French Immersion Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion credits in order to receive a French Immersion certificate As part of their 9 credits, students in the French Immersion program must complete the following courses: Français 10 – Grade 10 Français 11 – Grade 11 Français 12 – Grade 12

Academic Support Citadel High offers a number of programs to support student learning. Resource (non-credit): For students who require adaptations to meet course outcomes. Learning Centre (non-credit): For students who require a program plan with individualized outcomes.

Academic Planning Due to the diverse entrance requirements of post- secondary institutions, students should develop an academic plan that is both realistic and attainable. Students can explore career and post-secondary options by: - Talking with parents and guardians - Visiting their guidance counsellor - Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office - VGO - Exploring Internet and print resources

University Listed below are the requirements for several post- secondary programs. It is important to check the specifics for each institution, as requirements vary. Bachelor of Arts English other academic Grade 12 courses Bachelor of Science English 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12, 2 Science other academic Grade 12 course Bachelor of Commerce English 12, Mathematics 12 / Pre-Calculus other Grade 12 academic courses

University Bachelor of Engineering English 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12, Chemistry 12, Physics other Grade 12 academic course Bachelor of Computer Science English 12, Pre-Calculus Math other Grade 12 academic courses Bachelor of Nursing English 12, Math 12(Academic), Chemistry 12, Biology other Grade 12 academic course

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC Community College requires a grade 12 graduation diploma for entrance into most programs, however some programs have specific subject requirements particularly in English, Mathematics and Science. Community College offers a broad range of programs in such areas as: Applied Arts and New Media Information Technology Energy Tourism and Culinary Health and Human Services Construction Business Management/Technology Transportation Technology Natural Resources Geomatics Manufacturing

Suggested Routes through High School Math A student who wishes to: Enter the workforce or an apprenticeship program Apply to Nova Scotia Community College or a private college (most programs) Apply to a Bachelor of Arts program at most universities Needs: Any 2 math credits from different grade levels

Suggested Routes through High School Math A student who wishes to: Apply to Nova Scotia Community College or a private college (some programs) Apply to university for a Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Health Science, or Bachelor of Commerce (in N.S.), Needs: 3 academic math credits, 1 from each grade level i. e. Math 10 academic, Math 11 academic and Math 12 academic

Suggested Routes through High School Math A student who wishes to: Apply to university for a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computing Science, Bachelor of Commerce (outside N.S.), or Bachelor of Health Science (some) Needs: 4 math credits, 1 from each grade level plus Pre-Calculus 12 Example : Gr. 10 year: Math 10 Gr. 11 year: Adv. Math 11 and Adv. Math 12 Gr. 12 year: Pre-Calculus 12 (Calculus 12 is optional)

Suggested Math Routes (Selection Based on Student Ability and Post-Secondary Plan) Math 10 Math Foundations 10 Math 10 Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Advanced Math 11 Academic Math 11 Math Foundations 11 Math Foundations 12 Academic Math 12 Advanced Math 12 Pre-Calculus Calculus Math Essentials 10Math Essentials 11Math for Workplace 12

What Happens Next… The Course Selection Process Where we are NOW

January- February 2011 Counsellors meet with students in their English classes Students receive Course Selection Materials – Course Selection Guide, Course Selection Sheet/Transcript, Career Info, etc. Students complete a draft pick of courses with counsellors present to assist.

Citadel High Course Selection Guides – available online! Go to the Citadel High Website ( and click on the ‘Virtual Guidance Office’ linkwww.chs.ednet.ns.ca

Citadel High Virtual Guidance Office – click on the ‘Academics’ link

View the Full Course Selection Guide

January – February Students (and parents) can go online to PowerSchool in February to enter their course requests. March PowerSchool will be locked so students are no longer able to change course requests. Students meet with Counsellors one on one to confirm course selections and make changes or special requests. Students receive Final Course Selection Sheet to take home for parent signature.

Course Selections are Requests Only. Scheduling of courses is limited by enrolment and scheduling conflicts. Selections made before the end of June should be considered final. Course Changes in September or between semesters are very difficult if not impossible. It is critical that students chose wisely as course changes will be based on academic need and course availablity. If a course change is necessary, deadlines for course change requests must be respected. Things to Remember

Further Questions or Concerns Please feel free to contact one of the following if you have any questions: Guidance Counsellors –Ross Armstrong (A-F) –Sue Creaser (G-M +Mac) –Trevor Brumwell (N-Z +Mc) International Baccalaureate –Ian Morrison Co-op –Trevor Doyle Options and Opportunities – O2 –Deborah Wilson