Citadel High
To inform
Courage, Honour, Strength
To challenge
The Class of 2017 Phoenix
To welcome
Citadel High School
Your Counsellors:
Courage, Honour, Strength
A - F N. Smith
G – M plus Mac C. Borden
N – Z plus Mc L. MacLean
Student Servicesaka GuidanceCareer & Academic Counselling
Confidential Personal CounsellingConnections to school & communityVirtual Guidance Office (the VGO)
www.chs.ednet.ns.ca
How High School Works First Day of SchoolSemesters
1st semester Sept. to January. Exams.1st semester Sept. to January. Exams.2nd semester Feb. to June. Exams.2nd semester Feb. to June. Exams.
Class Course Credit
Grade 10Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester) 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)Grade 11Grade 11 7 courses – one study period 7 courses – one study periodGrade 12 Grade 12 6 courses – two study periods 6 courses – two study periods
21 courses (credits) in 3 years
Day by day - Day by day - Schedule Schedule
4 courses every day (75 min.)4 courses every day (75 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 2
Course 3 Course 4 Course 1
2(10:20 - 11:35)
Course 2
Course 1
Course 4 Course 3Course
2
11:40 - 12:30
LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
3(12:40 -
1:50)
Course 3
Course 4
Course 1 Course 2Course
3
4(1:55 - 3:10)
Course 4
Course 3
Course 2 Course 1 Course
4
Daily Schedule
ProgramsPrograms
The following programs are offered at CitadelThe following programs are offered at Citadel
English ProgramEnglish Program French ImmersionFrench ImmersionOptions and Opportunities – O2Options and Opportunities – O2International Baccalaureate Diploma - IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma - IB
(English and French Immersion)(English and French Immersion)
French ImmersionFrench Immersion
Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion credits to receive a French Immersion certificate. We credits to receive a French Immersion certificate. We suggest the following for grade 10 French Immersion:suggest the following for grade 10 French Immersion:
FranFranççais 10ais 10Sciences 10Sciences 10Histoire 10Histoire 10Arts Dramatiques 10Arts Dramatiques 10Mode de Vie Actif 11Mode de Vie Actif 11
Options & Options & OpportunitiesOpportunities
O2 students complete Nova Scotia graduation O2 students complete Nova Scotia graduation requirements and participate in a number of out of school requirements and participate in a number of out of school learning opportunities including some volunteer projects. learning opportunities including some volunteer projects.
Small class of 20, application/interviewSmall class of 20, application/interview25% of 02 classes are cohort25% of 02 classes are cohortStrengths in portfolio and career planningStrengths in portfolio and career planningCompleting 02 awards priority seating at NSCCCompleting 02 awards priority seating at NSCC02 student can also apply to university02 student can also apply to university
Dedicated, hardworking person who likes to Dedicated, hardworking person who likes to explore all options of career and education.explore all options of career and education.
IBIBIB provides a rigorous academic program for grade 11 and IB provides a rigorous academic program for grade 11 and 12 students. Grade 10 students who are interested in IB 12 students. Grade 10 students who are interested in IB can take three pre-IB courses: French, History and Math.can take three pre-IB courses: French, History and Math.
Along with course work, IB students complete Along with course work, IB students complete CAS (Creativity, Action and Service)CAS (Creativity, Action and Service)TOK (Theory of Knowledge)TOK (Theory of Knowledge)Extended EssayExtended Essay
Students can choose to complete the full IB program or Students can choose to complete the full IB program or complete a certificate in one subject such as IB Higher complete a certificate in one subject such as IB Higher Level Music, IB Theatre or IB Visual Art.Level Music, IB Theatre or IB Visual Art.
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
18 credits are required to graduate from a 18 credits are required to graduate from a Nova Scotia High SchoolNova Scotia High School
• 13 are compulsory credits13 are compulsory credits• 5 are elective credits5 are elective credits• Maximum 7 grade 10 creditsMaximum 7 grade 10 credits• Minimum 5 grade 12 credits Minimum 5 grade 12 credits
13 Compulsory Credits13 Compulsory Credits• 3 English3 English• 2 Math2 Math• 2 Science2 Science• 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science2 Other from Technology, Math or Science• 1 Fine Arts1 Fine Arts
(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)• 1 Physical Education1 Physical Education
(PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)(PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)• 1 Canadian History1 Canadian History
(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)• 1 Global Studies1 Global Studies
(GEO12 or HIS12)(GEO12 or HIS12)
Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits
EnglishEnglish•3 credits required, one from each grade level. 3 credits required, one from each grade level. •Grade 10 students must take a grade 10 English Grade 10 students must take a grade 10 English
coursecourse. .
MathematicsMathematics •2 required credits from different grade levels. 2 required credits from different grade levels. •Grade 10 students must take a grade 10 math Grade 10 students must take a grade 10 math
coursecourse..
Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits
ScienceScience •2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other science course. science course. •Grade 10 students should take Grade 10 students should take Science 10Science 10 - it is a - it is a “first science credit”.“first science credit”.
Other Other •2 required credits from either: 2 required credits from either: TechnologyTechnology, , ScienceScience (above the 2 required science credits),(above the 2 required science credits), MathMath (above the 2 (above the 2
required math credits)required math credits) or any combination of the 3 Math, or any combination of the 3 Math, Science, or Technology.Science, or Technology.
Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits
Fine ArtsFine Arts •1 required credit from either: 1 required credit from either: Art, Music, Drama, or Art, Music, Drama, or Dance.Dance. •All grade 10 students should take a fine arts credit. All grade 10 students should take a fine arts credit.
Physical EducationPhysical Education •1 required credit from 1 required credit from PAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, PAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, •Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10, Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10, PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11.PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11.
Compulsory CreditsCompulsory CreditsCanadian HistoryCanadian History •1 required credit from either:1 required credit from either:Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Canadian History Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canadien 11F, African Canadian Studies 11, or 11 Histoire du Canadien 11F, African Canadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11.Gaelic Studies 11. •Any Any Grade 10 students should choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10 or Grade 10 students should choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10 or Gaelic Studies 11. Gaelic Studies 11. •French Immersion certificate select French Immersion certificate select Histoire du Canadien 11F in Histoire du Canadien 11F in grade 11grade 11
Global StudiesGlobal Studies •1 required credit from either: 1 required credit from either: Global History 12, Global Geography Global History 12, Global Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 1212, or Geographie Planetaire 12. . •The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.year.
Course/Credit Course/Credit TypesTypesSubject Name – English, Math, History, etc.Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc.
Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12Credit TypeCredit Type
• AdvancedAdvanced• AcademicAcademic• OpenOpen• GraduationGraduation
Citadel High offers a number of supports for students:Citadel High offers a number of supports for students:
Resource:Resource: For students who require adaptations to For students who require adaptations to meet course outcomesmeet course outcomes
Learning Center:Learning Center: For students who require a program For students who require a program plan with individualized outcomesplan with individualized outcomes
Student Support Room:Student Support Room: For students who may seek For students who may seek extra-help in any subject areaextra-help in any subject area
Academic SupportAcademic Support
Try to pick courses becauseTry to pick courses because::Interest in the topicInterest in the topic
Graduation requirementGraduation requirementFrench Immersion certificateFrench Immersion certificate
AbilityAbility
Academic PlanningAcademic Planning
Students can explore career and post-secondary Students can explore career and post-secondary options by:options by:
• Talking with parents and guardiansTalking with parents and guardians• Visiting their guidance counsellorVisiting their guidance counsellor• Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO) Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO)
www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo• Exploring Internet and print resourcesExploring Internet and print resources
OverviewOverview
EnglishEnglishMath Math
ScienceScienceFine ArtsFine Arts
Physical EducationPhysical Education
2 or 3 Electives2 or 3 Electives
2 Alternates2 Alternates
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