Transcript Grade 12 Course selection - Sir John A Macdonald High School

Grade 12 Course Selection
For The Class of 2015
Course Selection
Grade 12 students should
carry 6 courses
21 courses: Suggested load
by HRSB
Graduation Requirements
1. 3 English
2. 2 Math
3. 2 Science
4. 2 Technology…Math or Science
5. 1 Physical Education Credit
6. 1 Canadian Studies
7. 1 Global
8. 1 Fine Arts Credit
Typical Grade 12 Courses
***** Make sure you have at least 5 grade 12 credits*****
• 1 English
• 1 Global (History/Histoire Planetaire or Geography)
• 1-2 Math (for those needing for post-secondary)
• 1-2 Sciences (for those needing for post-secondary)
• 1-2 Technology (for those who did not take extra Math of
Science)
• Français 12 (only for FI students)
• Elective credits (selected based on high school graduation
requirements and post-secondary admissions requirements)
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
(Atlantic Provinces)
Bachelor of Science
English 12 academic
Pre-Calculus Math 12
2 of Biology/Chemistry/Physics 12
1 more academic grade 12 credit
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
(Atlantic Provinces)
Bachelor of Commerce
English 12 academic
Math 12 academic
3 more academic grade 12 credits
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
(Atlantic Provinces)
Bachelor of Arts
English 12 academic
4 more academic grade 12 credits
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
(Atlantic Provinces)
Community College
No admissions requirements for 90% of requirements
other than high school completion.
Some programs require Math 12 and Physics 11.
First come/First serve
English
Students require an English credit at each grade
level in order to graduate
English 11 Advanced  English 12 Advanced OR
English 12 Advanced Placement
English 11  English 12
English 11 Communications  English 12
Communications
Math Recommendations
• Grade 10/11 Math recommendations by teachers.
• Math recommendation form if not pursuing math
recommendation.
• It is important to make decisions that will allow you to
experience success.
• There will be no changes permitted after March 20th.
Mathematics Essentials Pathway
Mathematics at Work Pathway
Mathematics
(Academic)
Pathway
Selecting the Best Course
Considerations
• Mathematical knowledge and background
• Future plans
• Interest
• Learner profile
• Previous mathematics achievement
Post-Secondary Math Requirements
DAL/SMU
Program
Bachelor of Engineering
Requirement(s)
Precal 12 (Chemistry / Physics 12)
Bachelor of Computer Science
Precal 12
Bachelor of Science
Precal 12 + Sciences
Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology
Math 12 Academic
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Math 12 Academic
Bachelor of Commerce
Math 12 Academic
Bachelor of Arts
No math requirement*
NSCC
90% of programs require no math
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Please check this requirement for other universities – it may vary
Science
Minimum of 2 science credits for graduation
Those taking for graduation
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Science 10 + one of: Oceans/ Human Biology/ Food Science/
Geology/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics
Those needing for post-secondary
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Science 10 + 2 from: Biology 12, Chemistry 12 and/or Physics 12
Technology/Science/Math
Grade 12 Options:
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Business Tech 12
Communication Tech 12
Production Tech 12
Computer Programming 12
Film and Video 12
Multimedia 12
Math for the Workplace 12
One Canadian Studies credit and One Global
Studies credit required for graduation
Canadian Studies options:
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Mikmaw Studies 10
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Canadian History 11
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Histoire Canadienne 11F
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African Canadian Studies 11
Global Studies Options
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Global History 12
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Histoire Planétaire 12F
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Global Geography 12
New Course:
• Health and Human Services 12 (Academic)
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Health and Human Services 12 will provide students with skills and
knowledge in human development, ethics, the helping process,
interpersonal and personal development, wellness, written and verbal
communication, and computer applications. Students will explore skills
and knowledge specific to defined occupations. Volunteerism is an
important component of the course, and as such, students will be
required to complete a volunteer project as a major assessment
Elective Credits
Elective courses should be chosen based on:
1. Need for High School graduation
2. Post-secondary Admissions requirements
3. Interest of the student
Two Alternates
• Students should make sure to select two
alternate courses when doing their online
selection
• Students are asked to choose alternates to
ensure they end up in suitable courses
should their be scheduling conflicts in their
initial selections
On Line Course Selection Tips:
• Grade 12 students must choose 6-8 courses and 2 alternates
• Students planning on early graduation must fill out a yellow
form and still fill in 6 courses and 2 alternates. Your courses will
be adjusted later. You must also make sure to pick one grade
12 credit .
• 02 students will only find specific 02 courses under the O2
heading.
• Make sure to hit submit when you have finished making all of
your selections.
Please Remember:
You will need your computer login & password,
as well as your PowerSchool login & password.
• If you do not your computer login, please see
your A block teacher.
• If you do not have your PowerSchool login,
please see Mrs. McKinnon, guidance
secretary.
Important Date:
There will be NO COURSE CHANGES after…
MARCH
TH
20
Questions?
Mrs. Parsons – Surnames A-L
Mme Wiseman – Surnames M-Z
Mrs. Thibault – Guidance Intern
GRADE 11’s
C block
Date
Class
Teacher
Time
Lab
Guidance
Mon, Feb 24
CHE11ADV
N. Benoit-Canning
12:45 – 1:15
2019
Corey
Mon, Feb 24
PHEAL 11
D. Blanchard
1:25 – 1:55
2019
Corey
Tues, Feb 25
HC11IMM
P. Chambon-Dias
9:20 – 9:50
2019
Julie
Tues, Feb 25
MUS10/11/12
B. Coates
10:00 – 10:30
2019
Julie
Tues, Feb 25
BIO11ADV
M. Cobb
9:20 – 9:50
2039
Corey
Tues, Feb 25
MTH11
L. Parker
10:00 – 10:30
2039
Corey
Wed, Feb 26
ENG11
D. Gerrior-Thomas
2:05 – 2:35
2032
Julie
Wed, Feb 26
PHY11
C. MacDonald
2:45 – 3:15
2032
Julie
Wed, Feb 26
PHE11
S. McMaster
2:05 – 2:35
2039
Corey
Wed, Feb 26
BIO11
M. McNeil
2:45 – 3:15
2039
Corey
Thurs, Feb 27
HUBIO11
S. Pellerine
10:40 – 11:10
2032
Julie
Thurs, Feb 27
OCE11
B. Penny
11:20 – 11:50
2032
Julie
Fri, Feb 28
CHS11
2:05 – 2:35
2032
Corey
Fri, Feb 28
COOP11
J. Turnbull
2:43-3:15
2032
Corey
Fri, Feb 28
ECM12
AM. Kaiser
2:05 – 2:35
2039
Julie
A.
Roughneen