Transcript Queen Elizabeth High School

Welcome
To The
Class of
2015’s
Parent Meeting
January 11th, 2012
Courage, Honour, Strength
Welcome
- Principal Linda Choyce
Student Services
Community Services
School Social Workers
Student Support Workers
Teen Health Centre
YMCA Newcomer Youth Services
Educational/Learning Support
Learning Centre, Resource, ESL
School Psychologist, Speech Language
Pathologist
SLD (Severe Learning Disabilities) teacher
APSEA (Hearing and Visual Impairments)
Guidance Services
Guidance Services
The Counsellors:
A-F
 Mr. R. Armstrong
G – M plus Mac
 Ms. S. Creaser
N – Z plus Mc
 Mr. T. Brumwell
Courage, Honour, Strength
Guidance Services
•Career & Academic Counselling
•Confidential Personal Counselling
•Connections to School & Community
Services
Virtual Guidance Office (the VGO)
http://www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo/
Registration & Course Selection
How High School Works
Programs
Choosing Your Courses
Credit Types
Meeting Graduation Requirements
Academic Planning
Timing
How High School Works
Semesters
1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams
2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams
Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)
Grade 11 7 courses – one study period
Grade 12 6 courses – two study periods
21 courses (credits) in 3 years
Day by day - Classes
4 courses every day ( 75 min.)
2 in the morning
2 in the afternoon
Daily Timetable
Period
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Days (A,F)
Days (B,G)
Days (C,H)
Days (D,I)
Days (E,J)
Course 1
Course 4
Course 3
Course 2
Course 1
Course 2
Course 1
Course 4
Course 3
Course 2
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
Course 3
Course 2
Course 1
Course 4
Course 3
Course 4
Course 3
Course 2
Course 1
Course 4
1
(9:00 10:15)
2
(10:20 11:35)
11:40 12:30
3
(12:40 1:50)
4
(1:55 3:10)
Attendance
The most important factor in determining
student success.
Study
10 minutes per grade per night
Grade 10 - 100 minutes
Grade 11 – 110 minutes
Grade 12 – 120 minutes
Programs
International Baccalaureate - IB
Options and Opportunities - O2
French Immersion
English Program
Choosing Your Courses
Credit Types
Choosing Your Courses
• Students 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 10 students are required to register for 8 courses.
Credit Types
There 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)
Meeting Graduation
Requirements
Graduation Requirements
18 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 Credits
• 3 English
• 2 Math
• 2 Science
• 2 Technology (or Extra Math/Science)
• 1 Arts Education
• 1 Physical Education (Phys Ed, PAL, Dance or Yoga)
• 1 Canadian History
• 1 Global Studies
Compulsory Credits
~English~
3 credits required, one from each grade level
All grade 10 students must take either:
• English 10 (Academic)
• English 10 Plus (Academic) : 2 credits
- 1 compulsory, 1 elective
Compulsory Credits
~Mathematics~
2 required credits from different grade levels
All grade 10 students should take either:
•Math 10 (Academic)
•Math Foundations 10 (Graduation)
•Math Essentials 10 (Graduation)
Compulsory Credits
~Science~
2 required credits
1 “first science credit”
1 other science course
All grade 10 students should take Science 10 or
Sciences 10F. They satisfy the “first science
credit” requirement.
Compulsory Credits
~Technology (Math/Science)~
2 required credits from either:
•Technology
•Extra Math – above the 2 required
compulsory math credits
•Extra Science – above the 2 required
compulsory science credits
SUGGESTED ROUTES THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS DEPENDING ON
INITIAL COMPETENCY, ABILITY LEVEL, AND POST-SECONDARY PLANS:
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
For students who may not have met the grade 9 mathematics outcomes and plan to pursue a
post secondary program that does not have a mathematics pre-requisite:
Mathematics Essentials 10
Mathematics Essentials 11
For students who have met the grade 9 mathematics outcomes and plan to pursue a post
secondary program that does not have a mathematics pre-requisite:
Mathematics Foundations 10
Mathematics Foundations 11
Mathematics Foundations 12
Math for the Workplace 12
For students who have met the grade 9 mathematics outcomes and plan to pursue a post
secondary program that has a mathematics pre-requisite of Academic Mathematics 12:
(Example: Business* and Nursing)
Mathematics 10 Academic
Mathematics 11 Academic
Mathematics 12 Academic
For students who have met the grade 9 mathematics outcomes and plan to take a post
secondary program that has a mathematics pre-requisite of Pre-Calculus 12:
( Example:
Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business*)
Mathematics 10 Academic
Advanced Mathematics 11 and
Advanced Mathematics 12
Pre-Calculus Mathematics 12
Calculus 12 (Optional)
Compulsory Credits
~Arts Education~
1 required credit from either:
• Art
• Music
• Drama or Arts Dramatiques
• Dance
All grade 10 students take a fine arts credit.
Compulsory Credits
~Physical Education ~
Grade 10 students should choose from
• Physical Education 10,
• Physically Active Living 11
• Mode de Vie Actif 11
• Dance 11
• Yoga 11
to complete this requirement.
Compulsory Credits
~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
Grade 10 students interested in completing the Canadian
History requirement should choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10
or Gaelic Studies 11.
Compulsory Credits
~Global Studies~
1 required credit from either:
•Global History 12
•Global Geography 12 or Géographie
Planétaire 12F
The Global Studies credit is completed in the
student’s Grade 12 year.
Elective Courses for Grade 10
Construction Tech 10
Exploring Tech 10
Business Tech 11
Communication Tech 11
Design 11
Geography 10
History 10 / Histoire 10F
Core French 10
Français 10F
Spanish 10
Gaelic 10
Family Studies 10
Career Development 10
Academic Support
Citadel High offers a number of supports for students
experiencing academic difficulties:
Resource (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
Academic Planning
Due to the diverse entrance requirements of postsecondary 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 (the VGO)
chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo – eg. Career Cruising
• Exploring other Internet and print resources
French Immersion
Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion
credits in order to receive a French Immersion
certificate
Students in the French Immersion program must
complete the following courses:
• Français 10 – Grade 10
• Français 11 – Grade 11
• Français 12 – Grade 12
Compulsory Credits for
French Immersion Students
In addition to Francais 10, 4 French Immersion credits
are available to students in their Grade 10 year.
Students should take a minimum of 3 of the following:
• Sciences 10F
• Histoire 10F
• Arts Dramatiques 10F
• Mode de Vie Actif 11
Gaelic at Citadel High
Gaelic Language:
•Gaelic 10
•Gaelic 11
•Gaelic 12
Canadian History:
•Gaelic Studies 11
O2 - Options and Opportunities
O2 is a program designed to help students work toward a
career or occupation in learning contexts, which provides
linkages to the workplace.
Community Based Learning is a major component of O2,
allowing students to explore a variety of careers. O2 field
trips completed this year include:
•Dockyards
•Esso refinery
•Airport
•Hotel
•Restaurant
•Farm
•Forklift driver training
O2 - Options and Opportunities
O2 is appropriate for students who:
• Wish to explore or develop skills in a community
setting to prepare for a career or further study
• Are interested in a career in Trades, IT, Health and
Human Services, Business, Natural Resources, or
other programs available at Community College
(NSCC) or university.
• Who prefer hands-on learning opportunities
• Who prefer smaller class sizes
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.
• IB Diploma graduates receive excellent recognition
from universities in Canada, the USA and abroad.
• Students wishing to complete the IB Diploma
Program should take the preparatory courses offered
International Baccalaureate
The IB program develops students who are:
• inquirers, thinkers, and communicators (in written
and spoken word)
• open-minded, caring, and reflective.
• willing to take on challenges and act with integrity
and honesty. They should be risk takers.
• motivated learners who interact readily and
effectively with others.
• committed and organized.
Timelines
What Happens Next…
High School Counsellors are visiting Junior High classes
during the week of January 16th – 20th to discuss course
selection, distribute course selection materials, and make
tentative course selections for next year.
Parents/Guardians should review the selections and
discuss all aspects of course selection with their son or
daughter. It is important to make decisions that will allow
students to experience success.
Junior High Counsellors will assist each student in
completing their formal course selection sheet which will
then be sent home sometime in March for parental
approval and signature.
What Happens Next…(Next)
Grade 9 Math and English teachers will make
recommendations for your son or daughter regarding
proper placement for next year. These recommendations
will appear on the back of the formal course selection
sheet.
Forms will be returned to the Junior High counsellor who
will work with Citadel High guidance staff to enter the
course requests into Power School by the end of March.
Students will receive their timetables on their first day at
Citadel High.