Prince Andrew Panthers

~Class of 2015~

COURSE SELECTION

COURSE SELECTION 2012 Today we will discuss… •THE ROLE OF STUDENT SERVICES •SEMESTERING /COURSE LOAD •PROGRAMS AT PRINCE ANDREW •COURSE CODES & GRADE LEVELS •GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS •COURSE SELECTION PROCEDURE

The Role of Student Services AKA: GUIDANCE

•Career and Academic Counselling •Confidential Personal Counselling •Connections to School & Community Check us out!

http://www.pahs.ednet.ns.ca/guidance/index.htm

STUDENT SERVICES

“A to K” – Mr. Young Vice Principal LeeAnn Amaral “L to Z” – Mrs. Park Petropolis Vice Principal Sohael Abidi

WHAT IS SEMESTERING?

THE YEAR IS DIVIDED INTO 2 PARTS: SEMESTER 1: SEPT TO JAN SEMESTER 2: FEB TO JUNE GRADE 10 STUDENTS TAKE FOUR COURSES EACH SEMESTER

A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY AT PRINCE ANDREW…

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You have your 4 courses every day.

Each class is 80 minutes.

You have 2 classes in the morning.

You have 2 classes in the afternoon.

You have a 1 hour lunch break in between am and pm.

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You have a 10 minute break between each class.

A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY AT PRINCE ANDREW… 4 Periods a Day- 5 Day Cycle Period 1 (8:30-9:50) 2 (10:00-11:20) Monday A1 A2 Tuesday B1 B2 LUNCH Wednesday C1 C2 LUNCH Thursday D1 D2 Friday A rolling schedule following A, B, C, D timetable – as marked on calendar LUNCH LUNCH 11:20 12:20 3 (12:20-1:40) LUNCH A3 4 (1:50-3:10) A4 B3 B4 C3 C4 D3 D4 Rotates Rotates

ATTENDANCE…

Is the

most important factor

in determining student success!

(Especially in a semestered system!!!)

PROGRAMS AT PRINCE ANDREW

• Music Program • O2 Program (Options and Opportunities) • International Baccalaureate Program

MUSIC PROGRAM

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Music is offered for three grade levels.

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Music Instrumental 10 / 11 / 12 (BAND)

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Music Vocal 10 /11 /12 is also available.

O2 Program

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

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Teacher/Counsellor/Parents’ recommendations An Interview process A Selection process 20 students selected from three of our Junior High Schools

International Baccalaureate

The IB Diploma Program is an internationally recognized course of study that develops graduates who are literate, articulate, confident young adults with an understanding of global issues and other cultures. The IB Diploma Program has an emphasis on citizenry and co-curricular activities.

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IB Diploma graduates receive excellent recognition from universities in Canada, the USA and abroad.

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If you wish to complete the IB Diploma Program students should take the preparatory courses offered in grade 10.

COURSE TYPES

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ACADEMIC ADVANCED GRADUATION OPEN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE O2

Academic ( AC ) Courses

FOR: College, University or other Post-Secondary institutions

Advanced ( AD ) Courses

FOR: Students with exceptional academic ability or achievement

O2 Courses

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Options and Opportunities (O2) provides students a comprehensive educational program that bridges high school and post-secondary education, work and/or youth apprenticeships for each student.

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FOR: Students in the O2 Program

Graduation ( GR ) Courses

FOR: A graduation diploma leading to employment or limited post-secondary study EXAMPLE: ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS 11

Note:

Open ( OP )

May or may not meet entrance requirements to post - secondary institutions.

BUT they might be helpful for your plan for AFTER High School!

EXAMPLE: CHILD STUDIES 11

COURSE CODES: Example

HIS CANADIAN HISTORY 11 GRADE 11 AC ACADEMIC

Course Codes Example #2

BUS 10 BUSINESS Level OP OPEN

Graduation Requirements

18 credits

HRSB High School Graduates

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Students are expected to take:

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8 courses in grade 10 7 courses in grade 11 6 courses in grade 12

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For a total of 21 credits

13 Compulsory Credits

• 3 English • 2 Math • 2 Science • 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science • 1 Fine Arts ( Art, Dance, Drama, Music ) • 1 Physical Activity ( PAL, Phys Ed, Yoga or Dance ) • 1 Canadian History ( Canadian History 11, African Canadian Studies 11, or Mi’kmaq Studies 10 ) • 1 Global Studies ( Global History 12 or Global Geography 12 )

Compulsory Credits

English

- 3 credits required, one from each grade level.

All grade 10 students must take a grade 10 English course

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Mathematics

-2 required credits from different grade levels.

All grade 10 students must take a grade 10 math course

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Compulsory Credits

Science

2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other science course (Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Oceans, Geology, or Food Science).

All grade 10 students should take Science 10 science credit”.

it is a “first Other

- 2 required credits from either: Technology, Science (above the 2 required science credits), Math (above the 2 required math credits) or any combination of the 3 (Math, Science, or Technology)

TECHNOLOGY Options

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Exploring Technology Communications Technology Software Technology Computer Programming

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Construction Technology

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Film/Video Production Design Multi Media Audio Recording & Production 12

Compulsory Credits

Fine Arts

- 1 required credit from either: Art, Music, Dance, or Drama.

All grade 10 students should take a fine arts credit. Physical Education

-1 required credit from Dance 11, PAL11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, or Phys Ed Leadership 12,

Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10 (Male/Female), PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11 to complete this requirement

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Compulsory Credits

Canadian History

- 1 required credit from either: Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Canadian History 11, African Canadian Studies 11.

Many grade 10 students choose to take this credit in their grade 10 year

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Global Studies

- 1 required credit from either: Global History 12 or Global Geography 12. The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.

Diploma Preparation Program (Pre IB)

English 10AC French 10AC Math 10AC History 10AC Science 10AC Math 11AC Math 11AD Drama 10AC Visual Arts 10AC Music Vocal 10AC Music Band 10AC Optional Course 2 Alternates

MEETING STUDENTS’ NEEDS

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTRE LEARNING CENTRE PROGRAM ADAPTATIONS INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLANS ADVANCED COURSES

Academic Support

• Prince Andrew High School offers a number of supports for students experiencing academic difficulties: –

Academic Support (non-credit):

For students who require adaptations to meet course outcomes –

Learning Center (non-credit):

For students who require a program plan with individualized outcomes –

Student Support Room:

For students who may seek extra-help in any subject area

COURSE SELECTION PROCESS COURSE SELECTION PROCESS WILL TAKE PLACE AT YOUR SCHOOL WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

COURSES TAKEN IN GRADE 10 YEAR

Students should choose MAXIMUM of 7 grade 10 courses & 1 grade 11 course in their grade 10 year!

AN EXAMPLE YEAR MIGHT BE… ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE CANADIAN HISTORY COMPULSORY CREDIT ( Canadian History 11, Mi’kmaq Studies 10, or African Canadian Studies 11) FINE ARTS

(Drama 10, Dance 11, Band 10, Music Vocal 10, Visual Arts 10)

PHYS ED

(Physical Education 10 (Male/Female), PAL 11, Dance 11, or Yoga 11)

ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)

Decisions to Make

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Math- which level / type?

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Physical Education – which one to take?

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History- which one to take?

Fine Arts —which one to take?

Which electives to take?

TECHNOLOGY COURSES AVAILABLE TO GRADE 10 STUDENTS:

DESIGN 11AC EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 10 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 10

DESIGN 11AC

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Exposure to the fundamentals of design

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Exploration of existing design, historical principles of design tools including sketching and Rhino 3D

EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 10 AC

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Provides an opportunity to understand technology as it relates to everyday life

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Areas of construction, communication and energy, power and transportation

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40% theoretical / 60% hands on

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 10

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This course is designed to develop and understanding of construction technology by exploring construction development, planning, tools, light construction, future developments and careers in a problem solving fashion.

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Activities will include Blue Print reading, surveying, foundations, guidelines to building construction, finish carpentry and CADD

Learning Strategies (LST) 10

• This course is designed for students who have experienced difficulties in their academic work in junior high and will need extra support in making the adjustment to high school. 

The course focuses on literacy skills, organizational skills and time management.

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Support is given to assist with completing homework from other courses.

ALTERNATES

ALTERNATES ARE ONLY USED IF YOUR OTHER COURSES ARE NOT AVAILABLE CHOOSE 2 ALTERNATES IN THE ORDER OF YOUR PREFERENCE

FINE TUNE YOUR SELECTION How do I decide which electives to take? How do I decide what level of course to take?

•Check out College / University requirements •Read Course Descriptions •Talk with your Counsellor / Teacher/ Family Keep Your Options Open

GETTING YOUR SCHEDULE SEPT 2012

YOU DON’T CHOOSE WHICH SEMESTER YOUR COURSES WILL BE IN!!

WHEN YOU GET YOUR SCHEDULE IN SEPT 2012, EXAMINE BOTH SEMESTERS FOR A REASONABLE BALANCE IF TIMETABLE IS BADLY BALANCED

See your Counsellor the FIRST week of September

DECISIONS ARE FINAL !!

SO CHOOSE CAREFULLY

IS THAT ALL THERE IS?

EXTRACURRICULARS

Committees/Clubs/Sports Teams (depends upon interests of students and availability of staff and coaches) Student Council Yearbook Badminton Volleyball Basketball Aerobics Hockey Softball Field Hockey Fitness Center Peer Helpers PA Techies Football Rugby Track and Field Kick Boxing Improv Group Teen Health Centre Soccer Yoga Cross Country La Crosse Drama Jam Band Floor Hockey

EXTRACURRICULARS

BENEFITS TO GETTING INVOLVED: • • • •

SELF (De-stress and have FUN!) OTHERS (Meet new people) FUTURE OPTIONS SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS

STUDIES EXTRA CURRICULARS FREE TIME JOB SOCIAL

BALANCE IS THE KEY

MATH INFORMATION

Math Essentials 10 Pass in grade 8 math.

For students making a C, D, or E in grade 9 math.

↓ Math Essentials 11 → pass Math Essentials 10 ↓ Math for the Workplace 12 → pass in Math Essentials 11 or Math Foundations 11 ↓ Enter a program which does not have any math prerequisite.

For students who have difficulty in achieving the outcomes of the junior high math program.

MATH

Math Foundations 10 Pass in grade 9 math.

For students making a C or D in grade 9 math.

↓ Math Foundations 11 → pass in math foundations 10 or math academic 10 ↓ Math Foundations 12 → pass in math foundations 10 recommended pass in math foundations 11 or math academic 11 ↓ Bachelor of Arts degree at university.

Course at Community College that requires a high school diploma.

MATH

Math Foundations 10 →Math Academic 10 Pass in grade 9 math.

1st Semester: Math Foundations 10 2nd Semester: Math Academic 10 ↓ Math Academic 11 → pass in math academic 10 ↓ Math Academic 12 → pass in math academic 10 recommended pass in math academic 11

Math Academic 10 Pass in grade 9 math.

For students making an A, B or C in grade 9 math.

↓ ↓ Math Academic 11 Math Advanced 11 → pass in math academic 10 → pass in math academic 10 with outstanding performance ↓ ↓ Math Academic 12 Math Advanced 12 → pass in math academic 10 → pass in math academic 10 with recommended pass in math academic 11 outstanding performance recommended pass in math advanced 11 ↓ Pre- Calculus Math 12 → pass in math advanced 11 and advanced 12 or outstanding performance in math academic 11 and 12 ↓ Calculus 12 → pass in pre- calculus math 12 ↓ Field requiring further post-secondary study of math

MATH

Math Academic 10 → Math Advanced 11 Pass in grade 9 math with outstanding performance.

For students making an A in grade 9 math.

1st Semester: Math Academic 10 2nd Semester: Math Advanced 11 Pass in math academic 10 with outstanding performance.

↓ Math Advanced 12 → pass in math advanced 11 ↓ Pre Calculus Math 12 → pass in math advanced 11 and 12 ↓ Calculus 12 → pass in pre-calculus math 12 ↓ Field requiring further post-secondary study of math

IB MATH

IB Diploma Preparation 1st Semester → Math Diploma Preparation 10 2nd Semester → Math Academic 11 or Math Advanced 11

MATH

Selecting Math Courses Consider The Following: → previous achievement → interest →attitude →ability to work independently →work habits →future plans →appropriate level of challenge of the course Do not choose a math course solely on the idea of “keeping all doors open”. This is not in the best interest of students. Doing well in the appropriate course gives students many more options than struggling through an ill chosen course.