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Citadel High School Your Counsellors: Courage, Honour, Strength A - F  T. MacDonald G – M plus Mac  C. Borden N – Z plus Mc  G. Luke/L. MacLean

Student Services aka Guidance Career & Academic Counselling Confidential Personal Counselling Connections to school & community Virtual Guidance Office (the VGO)

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

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

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

Programs The following programs are offered at Citadel English Program French Immersion Options and Opportunities – O2 International Baccalaureate Diploma - IB (English and French Immersion)

French Immersion French Immersion Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion credits to receive a French Immersion certificate. We suggest the following for grade 10 French Immersion: Français 10 Sciences 10 Histoire 10 Arts Dramatiques 10 Mode de Vie Actif 11

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

13 Compulsory Credits 3 English 3 English 2 Math 2 Math 2 Science 2 Science 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science 1 Fine Arts (Art, Drama, Music, Dance) 1 Fine Arts (Art, Drama, Music, Dance) 1 Physical Education (PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed) 1 Physical Education (PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed) 1 Canadian History (CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10) 1 Canadian History (CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10) 1 Global Studies (GEO12 or HIS12) 1 Global Studies (GEO12 or HIS12)

Compulsory Credits English - 3 credits required, one from each grade level. All grade 10 students must take a grade 10 English course. Mathematics - 2 required credits from different grade levels. All grade 10 students must take a grade 10 math course.

Compulsory Credits Science - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other science course. All grade 10 students should take Science 10 - it is a “first science credit”. Other - 2 required credits from either: Technology, Science (above the 2 required science credits), Math (above the 2 required math credits) or any combination of the 3 Math, Science, or Technology.

Compulsory Credits Fine Arts - 1 required credit from either: Art, Music, Drama, or Dance. All grade 10 students should take a fine arts credit. Physical Education -1 required credit from PAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10, PAL 11, Yoga 11 or Dance 11.

Compulsory Credits Canadian History - 1 required credit from either: Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canada 11F, African Canadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11. Any Grade 10 student interested in completing the Canadian History requirement should choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10. Most students wanting to complete their French Immersion certificate will usually select Histoire du Canada 11F in grade 11 Global Studies - 1 required credit from either: Global History 12, Global Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 12. The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.

Course/Credit Types Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc. Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12 Credit Type AdvancedAcademicOpenGraduation

Citadel High offers a number of supports for students: Resource: For students who require adaptations to meet course outcomes Learning Center: For students who require a program plan with individualized outcomes Student Support Room: For students who may seek extra-help in any subject area Academic Support

Try to pick courses because: You are interested in the topic You need the course to graduate You need the course to complete the FI certificate You are interested in future study of the topic You have the ability to do the course Choosing Courses

Academic Planning Students can explore career and post-secondary options by: Talking with parents and guardians Talking with parents and guardians Visiting their guidance counsellor Visiting their guidance counsellor Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO) Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO) Exploring Internet and print resources Exploring Internet and print resources

What Happens Next… Students should review their course builder and course selection sheet with their Parents/Guardians. The full course selection book can be found on the Citadel High home page in the drop-down menu or on the Virtual Guidance Office Website at Junior High Counsellors will assist each student in completing their formal course selection sheet which will then be sent home for parental/guardian approval and signature.

What Happens Next… Grade 9 Math and English teachers will make recommendations for you regarding proper placement for next year. These recommendations will appear on the back of the course selection sheet. If your wish to pursue alternative course selections, please have your parent/guardian sign in the indicated space. Submit all forms to your Counsellor at your school. You will receive your timetable on your first day at Citadel High.