Parent Information Session C. P. Allen Guidance February 2014

Student Services Tim O’Reilly (A-K)…...Counsellor John Jennings (L-Z)...Counsellor Andrew Woods Registrar Annette Lowe………...Secretary

Guidance Services Within Student Services, Counsellors offer the following: Personal and Group Counselling Career Awareness & Development Academic Counselling Post-secondary Planning Registration & Course Selection

High School Communication Course Selection Booklet Academic Planning Graduation Requirements Picking Courses What Happens When

How High School Works Semestering All grade 10 students must take 8 courses (4 per semester) 1 st semester: Sept to Jan – write exams 2 nd semester: Feb to June – write exams Classes 4 courses every day (75 min. each) Every class will have a different set of students

Passing or Failing If your student fails a course, it doesn’t mean they fail the year, it just means they may have to take that course again All students need to meet the Nova Scotia Graduation Requirements in order to graduate (this will be explained later). These requirements have nothing to do with what they want to be when they grow up. How High School Works

Power School: Helping You Keep Track of it all Attendance/marks/historical grade/ teacher contact/assessment events…

C. P. Allen Website Guidance

Link for Registration/Course Selection Twitter Courses/Registration

Link for Course Selection Book and Presentations Course book. This session.

Academic Support C.P. Allen offers support for students having academic difficulties - just like junior high: Resource: If your student requires adaptations to meet course outcomes Learning Center: If your student requires a program plan with individualized outcomes ESL Resource: If your student’s first language is not English. Peer Tutoring: If your student would benefit from help from other students

Programs The following special programs are available at CPA: International Baccalaureate Grade 11 entry point English/Bilingual/FI certificate available Options and Opportunities Grade 10 entry point French Immersion

The IB Diploma Program is an international program that develops learners to be literate, articulate, and confident with an understanding of global issues and other cultures. The IB program develops students who are: inquirers and critical thinkers, open-minded and reflective willing to take on challenges communicators who interact readily and effectively with others committed, motivated and organized International Baccalaureate

IB Diploma graduates receive excellent recognition from universities in Canada, and around the World. If your child wishes to complete the IB Diploma Program they should take the preparatory courses offered in grade 10 - coded as Diploma Prep. This doesn’t mean they have to take IB in grade 11. Further inquiries should be made to the IB Coordinator: Heather Michael and/or ex International Baccalaureate

IB Prep – English Stream English 10 DP or English 10 FY (Music students) French 10 DP or Français Immersion 10F History 10 DP Math 10 DP – full year (counts as 2 credits) Science 10 DP Visual Art 10 or Drama 10 or Music 10 or Dance 11 Pal 11 or Phys. Ed 10 or Yoga 11 or Martial Arts 11 or Dance 11 Students interested in IB Art in grade 11/12 should take Visual Art 10.

IB Prep – French Stream English 10 DP or English 10 FY (Music students) Français Immersion 10F Histoire Ancient 10F Mathematiques 10 DP – full year (counts as 2 credits) Sciences 10F DP Visual Art 10 or Dramatique 10F or Music 10 or Dance 11 Pal 11 or Phys. Ed 10 or Yoga 11 or Martial Arts 11 or Dance 11 Students interested in IB Art in grade 11/12 should take Visual Art 10.

Options and Opportunities O2 is a program designed to help students work toward a career or occupation in learning contexts which provide linkages to the workplace. Community Based Learning is an important part of O2, allowing students to explore a variety of careers. Students go on work placements during the school year, and take a number or courses designed to assist them in the market place.

Options and Opportunities O2 is appropriate for if your student: Wishes to explore or develop skills in a community setting Is interested in a career in the trades/entrepreneurship Prefers hands-on learning opportunities Prefers smaller class sizes Interviews will occur later in the school year. Your student should pick your courses as if they are not in the program Further inquiries should be made to the O2 Coordinator: Mr. Jamie Macdonald and/or ext

French Immersion Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion (FI) credits in order to receive a French Immersion certificate FI courses are also designed to be suitable as diploma prep courses for the IB program Students in FI must complete the following courses in each of the following years: Français 10 – Grade 10 Français 11 – Grade 11 Français 12 – Grade 12

French Immersion Credits In addition to Francais 10, 11, 12, the following FI credits are available. Grade 10 students should select 4 of the following: Sciences 10F Histoire Ancienne 10F Dramatique, Arts 10F Mathematiques 10 – 2 Crds Biologie 11F Courses currently offered for grade 11 and 12 students Histoire Canadienne 11F Histoire Planetaire 12F

Picking Courses You should discuss course selection with your student – you will access to Power School to change things up (for a limited time – usually until March break) Explore the Course Selection Handbook (soon to be on-line). It includes: Details on NS Grad Requirements List of all courses offered at CPA Consider your students academic ability – strengths and weaknesses - when selecting courses - ask the teachers (math recommendation) Consider their career goals - university, community college, etc

Students/Parents can explore career and post-secondary options by: Visiting their guidance counsellor Exploring internet resources such as: user name: cpahs password: careers Academic Planning

Due to the diverse entrance requirements of post-secondary institutions, students should develop an academic plan that is both realistic and attainable. Nova Scotia High School graduation requirements are not aligned with post-secondary requirements. This non-alignment becomes a bigger factor in a students grade 11 and 12 year.

Nova Scotia Graduation Requirements 18 credits are required to graduate from High School 13 are compulsory credits 5 are elective credits – over and above the 13 Maximum 7 grade 10 coded credits Ex: History 10, Math 10 Minimum 5 grade 12 coded credits Ex: Chemistry 12, Law 12

13 Compulsory Credits 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 Other (Technology or extra Math/ Science) 1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 1 Canadian Studies 1 Global Studies Your student will be picking at least 5 compulsory credits in grade 10

Compulsory Credits -English- 3 credits, one from each grade level Courses available for grade 10 students: English 10 (also full year with music) English 10 Diploma Prep

Compulsory Credits -Physical Education- 1 required credit selected in grade 10:  Dance 11 – They just gotta Dance * (Counts as either a phys ed or a fine arts credit but not both)  Martial Arts 11 – They want to learn some basic Martial Arts and get in shape.  Physical Education 10 - They want to develop skills - available in all male and all female classes  Physically Active Living 11 - non threatening Gym Class  Yoga 11- They want to be more bendy (and less stressed)

Compulsory Credits -Mathematics- 2 required Math credits: one in grade 10 and one in grade 11 Courses available for grade 10 students: Math Essentials 10 (Graduation) Math at Work 10 (Graduation) Math 10/Mathematiques 10F (Academic) Math 10 Diploma Prep (Academic)

2013 Grade 10 Math Courses Mathematics Essentials hours (one semester) – 1 graduation credit Mathematics at Work hours (one semester) – 1 graduation credit Mathematics 10 (includes Mathematics 10 DP and Mathematiques 10F) 220 hours (two semesters) – 2 credits – 1 academic math, and 1 other from “math, science, technology. Students who enroll in Mathematics 10 and Mathematics at Work 10 will write a final exam provided by the Department of Education

Routes through High School Math If they want to obtain a High School diploma and then:  Enter the workforce or an apprenticeship program  Apply to Community or private College(most programs)  Apply to a Bachelor of Arts program at most universities Needs: 2 math credits from different grade levels Math Essentials 10 and 11 or Math at Work 10 and 11 or Math 10 and Math 11

Routes through High School Math If they want to obtain a High School diploma and then:  Apply to Community or private College (some programs)  Apply to University for a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Nursing, or Bachelor of Health Science (some programs) Needs: 3 academic math credits, 1 from each grade Math 10, Math 11 and Math 12

Routes through High School Math If they want to obtain a High School diploma and then:  Apply to University for a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computing Science, Bachelor of Commerce (some), or Bachelor of Health Science (some) Needs: 4 math credits. Math 10, Math 11, Pre-Calculus Math 11, & Pre-Calculus 12 Calculus 12 is an optional math course taken in grade 12.

Senior High Mathematics: Common Pathways

Your student must pick a Math Math Essentials 10 – want to learn real world math and develop skills that are required for the workplace Math at Work 10 – You find grade 9 math really hard and you won’t need math to get into any post-secondary program Math 10/Mathematiques 10F - You want to keep your options open and you are good at math. You must pass grade 9 math to take Math 10. Math 10 Diploma Prep – You are planning to enter the IB program

Compulsory Credits -Science- 2 required credits 1 required credit selected in grade 10:  Science 10 or Science 10 Diploma Prep  Sciences 10F or Sciences 10F Diploma Prep 1 other science course They can pick a 2 nd science in grade 10  Biology 11/Biologie11F - They are REALLY good at science and you are planning on taking Sciences/Engineering in university

Compulsory Credits -Fine Arts- 1 required credit selected in grade 10 Dance 11 – You just gotta Dance * (Counts as either a Phys Ed or a fine arts credit but not both) Drama 10 – they don’t mind getting up in front of the class Dramatique, Arts 10 – they don’t mind getting up in front of the class in French Music 10 - they are currently in band Visual Arts 10 - like to draw and paint

Compulsory Credits ~Other~ 2 required credits from either: Technology Science – above the 2 required compulsory science credits Math – above the 2 required compulsory math credits Grade 10 students may or may not select a technology credit

Compulsory Credits ~Canadian Studies~ One required credit from either: Canadian History/Histoire Canadienne African Canadian Studies Mi’kmaw Studies The Canadian Studies credit is completed in the students Grade 11 year.

Compulsory Credits ~Global Studies~ 1 required credit from either: Global History 12 or Histoire Planétaires 12F Global Geography 12 The Global Studies credit is completed in the students Grade 12 year.

Appropriate Additional Courses for Grade 10 Students Biology/Biologie 11F Business Technology 11 Career Development 10 Communication Technology 11 Construction Technology 10 Exploring Technology 10 Francais Immersion 10F Food for Healthy Living 10/ International Foods 10 Food Tech 10/ Textile Production 10 French10 - Core Geography 10 History/Histoire 10F

What Happens When Students can input your courses into power school within the next few weeks. This maybe done at school, but can be done (changed) at home for a short time period. If you need to change any of your courses after you that, please talk to your JH counsellor. They will pass on the information to us. Course changes after May are often difficult unless the failure of a course occurs.

Further Questions or Concerns Please contact us ( ) if you have any further concerns or questions: Guidance Tim O’Reilly (Surnames A-K) John Jennings (Surnames L-Z) Administration Jenny-Kate Hadley V.P. (Surnames A-F) Jason Flynn, Acting V.P. (Surnames G-M) David Chisholm, V.P. (Surnames N-Z) Stephanie Bird, Principal (Surnames A-Z)