1. Courage, Honour, Strength
Citadel High
To inform
To challenge
To welcome
2017 Phoenix
The Class of
Courage, Honour, Strength

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

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

4. How High School Works First Day of School Semesters
1st semester Sept. to January. Exams.
2nd semester Feb. to June. Exams.
Class Course Credit
Grade courses (credits) (4 per semester)
Grade courses – one study period
Grade courses – two study periods
21 courses (credits) in 3 years

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

6. Daily Schedule Period Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1
(9: :15)
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4 2
(10: :35)
11: :30
LUNCH 3
(12:40 - 1:50) 4
(1:55 - 3:10)

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

8. 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

9. Options & Opportunities
O2 students complete Nova Scotia graduation requirements and participate in a number of out of school learning opportunities including some volunteer projects.
Small class of 20, application/interview
25% of 02 classes are cohort
Strengths in portfolio and career planning
Completing 02 awards priority seating at NSCC
02 student can also apply to university
Dedicated, hardworking person who likes to explore all options of career and education.

10. IB
IB provides a rigorous academic program for grade 11 and 12 students. Grade 10 students who are interested in IB can take three pre-IB courses: French, History and Math.
Along with course work, IB students complete
CAS (Creativity, Action and Service)
TOK (Theory of Knowledge)
Extended Essay
Students can choose to complete the full IB program or complete a certificate in one subject such as IB Higher Level Music, IB Theatre or IB Visual Art.

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

12. 13 Compulsory Credits 3 English 2 Math 2 Science
2 Other from Technology, Math or Science
1 Fine Arts (Art, Drama, Music, Dance)
1 Physical Education (PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)
1 Canadian History (CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)
1 Global Studies (GEO12 or HIS12)

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

14. Compulsory Credits Science Other
2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other science course.
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.

15. Compulsory Credits Fine Arts Physical Education
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.

16. Compulsory Credits Canadian History Global Studies
1 required credit from either:Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canadien 11F, African Canadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11.
Any Grade 10 students should choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10 or Gaelic Studies 11.
French Immersion certificate select Histoire du Canadien 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.

17. Course/Credit Types Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc.
Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12
Credit Type
Advanced
Academic
Open
Graduation

18. Academic Support
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

19. Try to pick courses because:
Interest in the topic
Graduation requirement
French Immersion certificate
Ability

20. Academic Planning
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

21. Overview English Math Science Fine Arts Physical Education
2 or 3 Electives
2 Alternates