1. Holy Spirit High School Level I Course Offerings 2015 - 2016 Meeting with Grade 9 Students & Parents February 4, 2015

2. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016 2 Level I Course Offerings Provide basic information Ensure proper course selection Awareness of post-secondary Planning for three high school years Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! Purposes of this Session

3. Minimum Graduation Requirements Core English 6 Optional Language 2 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Phys. Education 2 Canada Studies 2 World Studies 2 Career Education 2 Fine Arts 2 Other Required 4 (from two areas) Any Subject Areas 6 TOTAL CREDITS 36 Local Credits Max. 4 Minimum Level 3 9 Minimum Level 2-3-4 20 3Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

4. 4 Graduation Requirements Possible to graduate from high school and not meet entrance requirements for some post-secondary institutions Note OTHER category 9 - 3000 level credits to graduate –But, 10 - 3000 level credits for MUN All courses on ‘Link to Grad Requirements Sheet’ indicate the categories satisfied

5. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016 5 Courses vs. Credits All courses are followed by a six digit number: Third digit Third digit = level when course is generally taken: Art 01 1 201 = first year English 94 3 201 = third year Fourth digit = number of credits the course is worth: Phys. Ed. 123 1 01 = 1 credit French 062 2 00 = 2 credits Science 641206 = __ credits A student takes 14 CREDITS not 14 courses per year!

6. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016 6 Key Numbers Each student takes 14 credits a year Over 3 years, 42 credits possible 36 credits required to graduate 9 - 3000 level credits needed But, 10 - 3000 level credits required for MUN Graduation requirements must be kept in mind when selecting courses!!

7. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016 7 Many Streams to Follow Students having Good Academic Success Students having Academic Success Students having Academic Difficulty Students having Great Academic Difficulty Decided by past history and Grade 9 midyear and final report marks. Goal: Place student in proper course / stream!

8. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2014-2015 8 Please Remember Match student’s ability to appropriate courses and future educational plans Not all students take the same courses - not even members of same family Students must select a challenging program When helping students select courses...

9. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016 9 French Immersion Designation Students enrolled in the French Immersion program must meet at least minimum graduation requirements and attain six (6) credits in Français courses plus six (6) other credits in courses studied in French. Successful completion will be indicated on the diploma as FRENCH IMMERSION DESIGNATION.

10. 10 ( AP)Advanced Placement Enables a student to demonstrate college- level achievement while in high school We will attempt to offer the following AP courses: –Biology 644220 –Chemistry 644222 –Physics 644224 –Psychology 504220 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

11. 11 Three-Year Plan Student Course Selection Sheet Student 3-year planner ‘Link to Grad Requirements’ Sheet Compulsory vs. Optional When advising students…remember Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

12. 12 Compulsory Selections Mathematics Science English Social Studies (Canada Stds., World Stds.) In each of Levels 1-2-3 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

13. 13 Compulsory Selections Level I - Healthy Living 121200 Level II - Career Education 162201 ( in English) or Carrière et vie 162231 (in French) Level I-II-III - Fine Arts (2 credits: Drama OR Art OR Music OR Clothing/Textiles OR NL Studies) In Various Levels Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2014-2015

14. 14 Optional Selections ‘Other Required Credits’ requirements ‘Any Subject Areas’ requirements 9 Level 3 credits 20 Level 2-3-4 credits 4 credit maximum in the 36 for local course credits In each of Levels 1-2-3 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

15. 15 English Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

16. 16 Graduation Requirements In the current program, Literature and Language courses are combined into a two- credit course at each level. All students must complete (8) credits in Language as part of the required 36 for graduation. At least (6) credits must be in CORE English. Students will need to obtain at least one Optional language course (i.e. Literacy 941204, English Writing 942203, Drama 942206, Theatre Arts 943220 (L), Novel Cinema (L)) or complete a French course. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

17. 17 English 941201 English 941201 Academic Taken by > 80 % of students after Grade 9. Speaking and Listening, Reading and Viewing, Writing and Representing Expectations: Students must accept responsibility and assume ownership for their own learning. There are many assignments involved in this course. Followed by English 942201 and 943201 [MUN]. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

18. 18 English 941202 Basic English 941202 Taken by up to 20% of incoming Grade 9 students Experienced difficulty with Grade 9 outcomes; failed, or mark of 50-55% Students require significant support: = reading and writing = motivational feedback = pace of instruction to meet their needs Followed by English 942202 & 943202, unless student switches to Academic stream in Level II Students register for Literacy 941204 at same time Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

19. 19 Literacy 941204 taken at the same time as English 941202 helps students handle reading and writing demands of the senior high program help students develop reading strategies emphasis on student as learner enabling course Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

20. 20 OPTIONAL(not CORE) COURSES Literacy 941204 - difficulty with reading Writing 942203 - enhance writing skills French 061200 or Français 061202 Drama 942206 Theater Arts 943220 (L) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

21. 21 Mathematics Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

22. 22 Mathematics: Applied or Academic? Three Possibilities Next Year! Applied Mathematics 591202 Academic Mathematics 591201 Academic Mathematics 591207 & Advanced Mathematics 592208 (semesterized) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

23. 23 Mathematics - Applied Failed Grade 9 Mathematics, or passed with 50-55% Taken by up to 20% of students Followed by 592202 or 593202 in Level II Post-secondary limitations Applied Mathematics 591202 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

24. 24 Mathematics - Academic Academic Mathematics 591201 New as of September 2011! All students who successfully completed Grade 9 Math > 55% There are separate and distinct advanced courses at Level II - III Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

25. 25 Academic Mathematics Level I Mathematics 591201 Level II Mathematics 592201 [less than 80% in Mathematics 1201] Level III Mathematics 593201 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

26. 26 Advanced Mathematics-The First Route Level I Math 591201(>80%) Level II Advanced Math 592200 Level III Advanced Math 593200 This sequence represents one ADVANCED sequence beginning in Level II Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

27. 27 Advanced Mathematics-The Second Route Level I Math 591201(>80%) Level II Advanced Math 592200 Level III Advanced Math 593200 AND Advanced Math 593208 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

28. Advanced Mathematics – The Third Route (> 90% in Gr. 9) Level I Math 591207 (Term I) & Advanced Math 592208 (Term II) Level II Advanced Math 593200 Level III Advanced Math 593208 This sequence represents the ADVANCED sequence beginning in Level I & requires 90%+ in Gr. 9 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016 28

29. 29 Science Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

30. 30 Science Basic Science 642200 Academic Science 641206 Semesterized Science 641207/Chemistry 642208 ( > 85 % in Gr. 9 Science) OR Semesterized Science 641207/Physics 642209 (> 85% in Gr. 9 Science) Biology 642201 (concurrently with 641206 > 80% in Grade 9 Science) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

31. 31 Difficulty with science Taken by up to 20% of students Failed Grade 9 Science, or passed with 50-55% Followed by Environmental Science 643205 Science Basic Science 642200 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

32. 32 Science Academic course, full-year 55% + in Grade 9 Science Followed by any of the other sciences Pre-requisite to Chemistry, Physics, Earth Systems Must pass for Academic Graduation Academic Science 641206 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

33. 33 Science Academic course 80% + in Grade 9 Science Followed by Biology 643201 or Biology 643201 AND AP Biology 644220 Meets post-secondary requirements Biology 642201 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2013-2014

34. 34 Science Academic courses – half-year each 85% + in Grade 9 Science Followed by Chemistry 643202 or Chemistry 643202 AND AP Chemistry 644222 Meets post-secondary requirements Science 641207/Chemistry 642208 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2013-2014

35. 35 Science Academic courses 85% + in Grade 9 Science and Math Followed by Physics 643204 or Physics 643204 AND AP Physics 644224 Meets post-secondary requirements Science 641207/Physics 642209 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

36. 36 Social Studies Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

37. 37 Social Studies Level I: Canada Studies [2 credits required] THEN Level II: World Studies [2 credits required] OR Level III: FI World Studies [2 credits required] Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

38. 38 Canada Studies Courses Canadian History 151201 or Histoire du Canada 151231 Canadian Geography 151202 or Geographie du Canada 151232 NL Studies 152205 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

39. 39 Physical Education Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2013-2014

40. 40 Physical Education Courses Healthy Living 121200 a cross curricular program that builds on active living, healthy eating, controlling substances, and personal dynamics occurs in the gym and classroom each cycle Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2013-2014

41. 41 French Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2013-2014

42. 42 French Courses French 061200 (students need to have passed Gd. 9 French with 55%+) New course as of September 2011 Satisfies Opt. Lang. or Other Required Categories Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

43. 43 French Immersion Français 061202 - language development course Géographie du Canada 151232 OR Histoire du Canada 151231 - introductory Geography & History courses designed to fulfill the two-credit Canada Studies requirement Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

44. 44 Elective Course Areas Art Core French Music Skilled Trades Technology Education Drama/Theater Arts Family Studies A Wide Range of Courses... Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

45. 45 Art Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

46. 46 Art Courses Art 011201 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

47. 47 Music Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

48. 48 Music Courses Applied Music 102206 CHORAL Previous Choral students only Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

49. 49 Music Courses Applied Music 102206 BAND Previous Instrumental Students ONLY! Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2013-2014

50. 50 Technology Education Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2013-2014

51. 51 Technology Courses Skilled Trades 081201 OR Design & Fabrication 081202 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

52. 52 Family Studies Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

53. 53 Family Studies Courses Clothing 051101 Textiles 053101 Human Dynamics 052201 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

54. 54 Economic Education Consumer Studies 021202 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

55. 55 Career Hours Students can get up to 15 career hours in Level I before taking the Career Development course in Level II Must get career hour sheet from the office and get it signed each time hours are completed Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

56. 56 Final Comments Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

57. 57 Final Comments Selections completed/returned by Feb. 23 rd Review their choices carefully We cannot guarantee all optional choices! Students MUST complete alternate choices for all optional courses Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016

58. 58 Parents/Guardians Check our School’s website for further information (Course Selection 13-14): Contact any member of Admin/Guidance if there are any questions. www.hsh.k12.nf.ca 834-1031 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2015-2016