1. Holy Spirit High School Level I Course Offerings 2008 - 2009 Grade 9 Parent Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2008

2. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 2 Level I Course Offerings 2008 - 2009 Provide basic info to Gr. 9 parents Ensure proper course selection Awareness of post-secondary Planning for three high school years Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! Purposes of the Session

3. NEW Minimum Graduation Requirements Core English 6 Optional English 2 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Phys. Education 2 Canada Studies 2 World Studies 2 Career Education 2 Fine Arts 2 Other (two areas) 4 Any Subject Areas 6 TOTAL CREDITS 36 Local Credits Max. 4 Minimum Level 3 9 Minimum Level 2-3-4 20

4. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 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 in Course Descriptor Booklet indicate the category it satisfies.

5. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 5 Courses vs Credits All courses are followed by a four digit number: First digit First digit = level when course is generally taken: Art 1 201 = first year English 3 201 = third year Second digit = number of credits the course is worth: Phys. Ed. 2 1 01 = 1 credit French 2 2 00 = 2 credits Science 1206 = __ credits A student takes 14 CREDITS not 14 courses per year!

6. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 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 2008-2009 7 7 Many Streams to Follow Students having Good Academic Success. Students having Academic Success. Students having Academic Difficulty. Students having Extreme 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 2008-2009 7 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 2008-2009 7 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. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 10 (AP)Advanced Placement Enables a student to demonstrate college-level achievement while in high school We attempt to offer the following AP courses: –Psychology 4220 –Biology 4220 Can no longer offer AP Math, AP Chemistry, AP Physics – ability to offer the two above is in jeopardy as well with our lower senior high population.

11. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 11 Three-Year Plan Student Course Selection Sheet Student 3-year planner Course Description Booklet (ONLINE) Compulsory vs. Optional When advising students…remember

12. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 12 Compulsory Selections Mathematics Science English Social Studies (Canada Stds., World Stds.) In each of Levels 1-2-3

13. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 13 Compulsory Selections Any Level - Healthy Living 1200 or Phys. Ed. 2100/2101 or Phys. Ed. 3100/3101 Level II - Career Education 2201 ( in English) or Carrière et vie 2231 (in French) Level I-II-III - Fine Arts (2 credits in Theater OR Art OR Music OR Clothing & Textiles) In Various Levels

14. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 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

15. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 15 Mathematics

16. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 16 Mathematics Courses Three possibilities Basic Mathematics 1206 Academic Mathematics 1204 Academic Mathematics 1204 AND Advanced Mathematics 2205 (semesterized)

17. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 17 Mathematics Courses Failed Grade 9 Mathematics Taken by 10-15% of students Followed by 3206 in Level II Post-secondary limitations Basic Mathematics 1206

18. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 18 Mathematics Courses Academic Mathematics 1204 Very challenging course All students who successfully passed Grade 9 Math There are separate and distinct advanced courses at Level II - III.

19. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 19 Mathematics Courses Semesterized Math 1204 & Advanced Math 2205 Very challenging, fast paced course Students who successfully passed Grade 9 Math > 85% Students love math, enjoy the challenge, and have excellent work ethic

20. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 20 Mathematics-Common Route Level I Mathematics 1204 Level II Mathematics 2204 [less than 80% in Mathematics 1204] Level III Mathematics 3204 & Mathematics 3103 This course meets the minimum entrance requirements for MUN.

21. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 21 Mathematics-A Second Route Level I Mathematics1204(>80%) Level II Advanced Math 2205 Level III Advanced Math 3205 & Mathematics 3103 This sequence represents one ADVANCED sequence beginning in Level II

22. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 22 Mathematics-A Third Route Level I Mathematics 1204 [>90%] Level II Advanced Math 2205 and Math 3205 concurrently Level III Advanced Math 3207 This sequence represents a second ADVANCED sequence, also beginning in Level II

23. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 23 Mathematics-A Fourth Route Grade 9 Mathematics [>85%] Level I Academic Math 1204 AND Advanced Math 2205 (semesterized) Level II Advanced Math 3205 Level III Advanced Math 3207 Students must purchase a graphing calculator in Level I.

24. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 24 Science

25. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 25 Science Basic Science 2200 Academic Science 1206 Biology 2201(optional > 80% in Grade 9 Science)

26. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 26 Difficulty with science Taken by 10-15% of students Failed Grade 9 science Followed by Basic Science 3200 or Environmental Science 3205 Science Basic Science 2200

27. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 27 Science Academic course Passed Grade 9 Science Followed by any of the other sciences Pre-requisite to Chemistry, Physics Must pass for Academic Graduation Academic Science 1206

28. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 28 Science Academic course 80% + in Grade 9 science Followed by Biology 3201 and possibly AP Biology 4222 Meets post-secondary requirements Biology 2201

29. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 29 English

30. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 30 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 English course (i.e. 1200, 2203, 2200) or complete a French course.

31. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 31 English 1201 English 1201 Academic Taken by 75 - 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 2201 and 3201 [MUN].

32. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 32 English 1202 Basic English 1202 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 2201 or English 2202 Students register for English 1200 at same time.

33. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 33 English 1200 taken at the same time as English 1202 helps students handle reading and writing demands of the senior high program help students develop reading strategies emphasis on student as learner enabling course

34. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 34 OPTIONAL(not CORE) Courses English 1200 - difficulty with reading Writing 2203 - enhance writing skills French 2200 or Français 1202 Theater Arts 2200

35. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 35 Social Studies

36. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 36 Social Studies Level I: Canada Studies [2 credits required] Level II: World Studies [2 credits required] OR Level III: World Studies [2 credits required]

37. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 37 Canada Studies Courses Canadian History 1201(average) Canadian Geography 1202 (average) Canadian Law 2204 in Level II-III (above average)

38. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 38 French

39. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 39 French Courses French 2200 (students must have passed Gd. 9 French with 60%+)

40. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 40 French Immersion Français 1202 - language development course Géographie du Canada 1232 - an introductory Geography course designed to fulfill the two-credit Canada Studies requirement.

41. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 41 Technology (Industrial Arts)

42. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 42 Technology (Industrial Arts) Courses Skilled Trades 1201 OR Design & Fabrication 1202

43. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 43 Technology Education

44. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 44 Technology Education Courses One Course (Two Credits) Integrated Technology Systems 1205

45. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 45 Technology Education Courses Holy Spirit High School is offering this course for the ninth year, as it is felt the course has valuable content for students. Integrated Technology Systems 1205 is an introductory course to technological problem solving, employing the use of computers and external control systems designed by students. There is much room for creativity and there is a strong emphasis placed upon ‘design team work’ and ‘creative problem solving’. Integrated Technology 1205

46. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 46 Art

47. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 47 Art Courses Art Technologies 1201

48. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 48 Physical Education

49. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 49 Physical Education Courses Healthy Living 1200 A cross curricular program that builds on physical education, family studies and health and brings these three disciplines together in a course. It occurs in the gym and classroom each cycle.

50. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 50 Physical Education Courses Physical Education 2100/2101 A new, non-traditional program that focuses on active living and non- competitive activity in the gym.

51. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 51 Music

52. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 52 Music Courses Applied Music 2206 Previous Choral / Instrumental students only

53. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 53 Home Economics

54. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 54 Home Economics Courses Clothing 1101 AND Textiles 3101

55. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 55 Elective Course Areas Art Core French Physical Education Music Industrial Arts Home Economics Technology Education Religious Education Theater Arts Family Studies Social Studies Health A Wide Range of Courses...

56. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 56 Other Courses Consumer Studies 1202 Theatre Arts 2200 World Religions 3101/3106

57. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 57 Final Comments

58. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 58 Final Comments Selections completed & returned by March 19 Hoping to enter student choices by March 31 Review their choices carefully We cannot guarantee all optional choices! Students MUST complete alternate choices at bottom of selection sheet

59. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2008-2009 7 59 PARENTS Check our School’s web site for further information (Grade 9 Orientation): Contact the administration if there are any questions. www.hsh.k12.nf.ca 834-1031