WelcomeTo The

Grade 10 & 11

Parent Meeting

Courage, Honour, Strength

January 5, 2012

Welcome

- Principal Linda Choyce

Community ServicesSchool Social WorkersStudent Support WorkersTeen Health CentreYMCA Newcomer Youth Services

Educational/Learning Support

Learning Center and Resource School PsychologistSLD support workerAPSEASpeech Language Pathologist

Guidance Services

Student Services

Guidance Services

The Counsellors:

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A - F Mr. Armstrong

G – M plus Mac Ms. S. Creaser

N – Z plus Mc Mr. T. Brumwell

Career & Academic CounsellingConfidential Personal CounsellingConnections to School & Community ServicesVirtual Guidance Office (the VGO)http://www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo/

Guidance Services

PowerSchool Parent / Student Portal – demonstration video available online! Go to the Citadel High Website (

www.chs.ednet.ns.ca)

Course Selection• High School - Review • Choosing Courses • Credit Types• Course Identification• IB Course Selection• Meeting Graduation Requirements• Academic Planning• Timing

How High School Works Semesters

1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams

Grade 10Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester) 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)Grade 11Grade 11 7 courses – one study 7 courses – one studyGrade 12 Grade 12 6 courses – two studies 6 courses – two studies

21 courses (credits) in 3 years

Day by day - Classes Day by day - Classes 4 courses every day ( 75 4 courses every day ( 75 min.)min.)

2 in the morning 2 in the morning 2 in the afternoon2 in the afternoon

Period Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1(9:00 - 10:15)

Course 1 Course 4 Course 3 Course 2 Course 1

2(10:20 - 11:35)

Course 2 Course 1 Course 4 Course 3 Course 2

11:40 - 12:30

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

3(12:40 -

1:50)Course 3 Course 2 Course 1 Course 4 Course 3

4(1:55 - 3:10)

Course 4 Course 3 Course 2 Course 1 Course 4

Daily Timetable

AttendanceAttendanceThe most important factor in The most important factor in determining student success.determining student success.

Study10 minutes per grade per nightGrade 10 - 100 minutesGrade 11 – 110 minutes Grade 12 – 120 minutes

Choosing CoursesStudents should discuss course selection with parents/guardians.

Consider academic ability when selecting courses and credit types.

Ensure course selections meet Nova Scotia High School Graduation Requirements.

Consider post secondary goals -university, community college, etc. - when selecting courses.

Grade 11 students are required to register for a minimum of 7 courses. Grade 12 students are required to register for a minimum of 6 courses.

Credit TypesThere are 4 credit types:

Advanced (Accepted by all post-secondary institutions) • Demonstrated exceptional achievement or academic ability

Academic (Accepted by all post-secondary institutions)• Demonstrated good achievement or academic ability

Open (Accepted by some post-secondary institutions)

Graduation (Accepted by some post-secondary institutions)

Pre-IB to IB Diploma- Course Selection

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Moving from Pre IB to the IB Diploma

•Course selection to be completed in March

• See handout

•Students will choose 6 IB courses

• 3 at the Higher Level and 3 at the Standard Level

• choose based on student strengths

Higher Levels Standard Levels

English Biology

History French

Theatre Math Studies

Example for an Arts focused student

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•“Extras” – Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS form the core of the Diploma Programme

• the IB Learner Profile – inquirers, thinkers, risk takers, communicators, etc.

•IB students are awarded the NS Graduation Certificate upon completion of the IB Diploma

•Future meeting early February to address specifics

•Motivation is the key

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The IB Diploma from grade 11 to grade 12

• Semester 2 adds Theory of Knowledge, Math and one other course

•Students will write 1 IB exam in May; the remaining exams are written in grade 12

•The Extended Essay process begins shortly and concludes in December of grade 12 (Extended Essay workshop in April at University of King’s College)

•CAS to be completed in February/March of grade 12

Regular ProgramCourse Selection

Graduation Requirements18 credits are required to graduate from High School

• 13 are compulsory credits• 5 are elective credits

Maximum 7 grade 10 - coded credits

Minimum 5 grade 12 - coded credits

13 Compulsory Credits3 English

2 Math2 Science2 Technology (or extra Math/Science)1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Activity (PAL, Dance, Phys Ed or Yoga)1 Canadian History1 Global Studies

~English~3 credits required, one from each grade level

All grade 11 students must take either: Advanced English 11 (Advanced)English 11 (Academic)English Communications 11 (Graduation)

All grade 12 students must take either:Advanced English 12 (Advanced)English 12 (Academic)English 12: African Heritage (Academic)English Communications 12 (Graduation)

Any students wishing to attend University should take either Advanced or Academic English in both grades 11 and 12.

~Mathematics~2 required credits from different grade levels

All grade 11 students should take either:Advanced Math 11 + Advanced Math 12Math 11 (Academic)Math Foundations 11 (Graduation)Math Essentials 11 (Graduation)

Students entering Grade 12 are not required to select a grade 12 math unless they need the course to meet graduation or specific post-secondary requirements.

~Science~2 required credits

1 ‘first science’ credit from either:Science 10, Chemistry, Biology, Physics

1 other science course

Students entering grade 11 should take a second compulsory science credit.

Students entering Grade 12 are not required to select a science credit unless they need the course to meet graduation or specific post-secondary requirements.

~Technology Credits ~

(Technology/Math/Science)2 required credits from either:

•Technology•Additional Science – above the 2 required compulsory science credits•Additional Math – above the 2 required compulsory math credits

~Fine Arts~1 required credit from either:

• Art• Music • Drama• Dance

Students entering Grade 11 or 12 who have not yet completed the Fine Arts requirement should take a fine arts course.

~ Physical Activity~1 required credit from either:

•Physically Active Living•Dance•Phys Ed•Yoga

~Canadian History~One required credit from either:

• Mi’kmaq Studies 10• Canadian History 11 or Histoire du Canada 11F• African Canadian Studies 11• Gaelic Studies 11

Students entering Grade 11 or 12 who have not yet completed the Canadian History requirement should take 1 of the above courses.

~Global Studies~

1 required credit from either:•Global History 12•Global Geography 12 or Géographie Planétaires 12F

The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.

French ImmersionStudents must complete at least 9 French Immersion credits in order to receive a French Immersion certificate

As part of their 9 credits, students in the French Immersion program must complete the following courses:

Français 10 – Grade 10Français 11 – Grade 11Français 12 – Grade 12

Academic SupportCitadel High offers a number of programs to support student learning.

Resource (non-credit): For students who require adaptations to meet course outcomes.

Learning Centre (non-credit): For students who require a program plan with individualized outcomes.

Academic PlanningDue to the diverse entrance requirements of post-secondary institutions, students should develop an academic plan that is both realistic and attainable.

Students can explore career and post-secondary options by:

- Talking with parents and guardians- Visiting their guidance counsellor- Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office - VGO

http://chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo- Exploring Internet and print resources

UniversityListed below are the requirements for several post-secondary programs. It is important to check the specifics for each institution, as requirements vary. 

Bachelor of ArtsEnglish 12 + 4 other academic Grade 12 courses

Bachelor of ScienceEnglish 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12, 2 Science 12 + 1 other academic Grade 12 course

Bachelor of CommerceEnglish 12, Mathematics 12 / Pre-Calculus 12 + 3 other Grade 12 academic courses

UniversityBachelor of EngineeringEnglish 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 + 1 other Grade 12 academic course

Bachelor of Computer ScienceEnglish 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12 + 3 other Grade 12 academic courses

Bachelor of NursingEnglish 12, Math 12(Academic), Chemistry 12, Biology 12 + 1 other Grade 12 academic course 

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCCCommunity College requires a grade 12 graduation diploma for entrance into most programs, however some programs have specific subject requirements particularly in English, Mathematics and Science.

Community College offers a broad range of programs in such areas as:

Applied Arts and New MediaInformation TechnologyEnergyTourism and CulinaryHealth and Human ServicesConstruction Business Management/Technology

TransportationTechnologyNatural ResourcesGeomaticsManufacturing

Suggested Routes through High School Math

A student who wishes to:

• Enter the workforce or an apprenticeship program• Apply to Nova Scotia Community College or a private college (most programs)• Apply to a Bachelor of Arts program at most universities

Needs: Any 2 math credits from different grade levels

Suggested Routes through High School Math

A student who wishes to:

•Apply to Nova Scotia Community College or a private college (some programs)• Apply to university for a Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Health Science, or Bachelor of Commerce (in N.S.),

Needs: 3 academic math credits, 1 from each grade level

i. e. Math 10 academic, Math 11 academic and Math 12 academic

Suggested Routes through High School Math

A student who wishes to:

• Apply to university for a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computing Science, Bachelor of Commerce (outside N.S.), or Bachelor of Health Science (some)

Needs: 4 math credits, 1 from each grade level plus Pre-Calculus 12

Example :Gr. 10 year: Math 10Gr. 11 year: Adv. Math 11 and Adv. Math 12Gr. 12 year: Pre-Calculus 12 (Calculus 12 is optional)

Suggested Math RoutesSuggested Math Routes(Selection Based on Student Ability and Post-(Selection Based on Student Ability and Post-

Secondary Plan)Secondary Plan)

Math 10

Math Foundations 10

Math 10

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Advanced Math 11

Academic Math 11

Math Foundations 11 Math Foundations 12

Academic Math 12

Advanced Math 12

Pre-Calculus

Calculus

Math Essentials 10 Math Essentials 11 Math for Workplace 12

What Happens Next…

The Course Selection ProcessWhere we are NOW

January- February 2011

• Counsellors meet with students in their English classes • Students receive Course Selection Materials – Course Selection Guide, Course Selection Sheet/Transcript, Career Info, etc.

• Students complete a draft pick of courses with counsellors present to assist.

Citadel High Course Selection Guides – available online!

Go to the Citadel High Website (www.chs.ednet.ns.ca) and click on the ‘Virtual Guidance Office’ link

Citadel High Virtual Guidance Office– click on the ‘Academics’ link

View the Full Course Selection Guide

January – February• Students (and parents) can go online to PowerSchool in February to enter their course requests.

March•PowerSchool will be locked so students are no longer able to change course requests.

•Students meet with Counsellors one on one to confirm course selections and make changes or special requests.

• Students receive Final Course Selection Sheet to take home for parent signature.

Course Selections are Requests Only.Scheduling of courses is limited by enrolment and

scheduling conflicts.Selections made before the end of June should be

considered final.Course Changes in September or between semesters

are very difficult if not impossible. It is critical that students chose wisely as course changes will be based on academic need and course availablity. If a course change is necessary, deadlines for course change requests must be respected.

Things to Remember

Further Questions or ConcernsPlease feel free to contact one of the following if you have any questions:

• Guidance Counsellors – Ross Armstrong (A-F) rarmstrong@hrsb.ns.ca – Sue Creaser (G-M +Mac) screaser@hrsb.ns.ca – Trevor Brumwell (N-Z +Mc) tbrumwell@hrsb.ns.ca

• International Baccalaureate– Ian Morrison (morrison@staff.ednet.ns.ca)

• Co-op– Trevor Doyle (tjdoyle@staff.ednet.ns.ca )

• Options and Opportunities – O2– Deborah Wilson (wilson32@staff.ednet.ns.ca)