Holy Spirit High School

Level I Course Offerings 2011 - 2012 Meeting with Grade 9 Students &Parents March 10, 2011

Level I Course Offerings Purposes of this Session

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Provide basic information

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Ensure proper course selection

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Awareness of post-secondary

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Planning for three high school years

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Decisions! Decisions! Decisions!

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Minimum Graduation Requirements

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Core English 6 Optional English 2 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Phys. Education 2 Canada Studies 2 World Studies 2 Career Education 2

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Fine Arts 2 Other Required 4 (from two areas) Any Subject Areas 6

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TOTAL CREDITS 36 Local Credits Max. 4 Minimum Level 3 9 Minimum Level 2-3-4 20

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Graduation Requirements

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Possible to graduate from high school and not meet entrance requirements for some post-secondary institutions Note OTHER category 9 - 3000 level credits to graduate

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But, 10 - 3000 level credits for MUN All courses on ‘Link to Grad Requirements Sheet’ indicate the categories satisfied

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Courses vs. Credits

All courses are followed by a four digit number: First digit = level when course is generally taken: Art 1 201 = first year English 3 201 = third year Second digit = number of credits the course is worth: Phys. Ed. 2 1 01 = 1 credit French 2 2 00 = 2 credits Science 1206 = __ credits A student takes 14 CREDITS not 14 courses per year!

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Key Numbers

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Each student takes 14 credits a year Over 3 years, 42 credits possible 36 credits required to graduate 9 - 3000 level credits needed But, 10 - 3000 level credits required for MUN Graduation requirements must be kept in mind when selecting courses!!

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Many Streams to Follow

Decided by past history and Grade 9 midyear and final report marks.

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Students having Good Academic Success (1) Students having Academic Success(2) Students having Academic Difficulty(3) Students having Great Academic Difficulty (4) Goal: Place student in proper course / stream!

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Please Remember

When helping students select courses...

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Match student’s ability to appropriate courses and future educational plans.

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Not all students take the same courses not even members of same family Students must select a challenging program.

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French Immersion Designation

Students enrolled in the French Immersion program must meet at least minimum graduation requirements and attain six (6) credits in Français courses plus six (6) other credits in courses studied in French. Successful completion will be indicated on the diploma as FRENCH IMMERSION DESIGNATION .

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( AP)Advanced Placement

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Enables a student to demonstrate college level achievement while in high school We will attempt to offer the following AP courses:

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Biology 4220

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Chemistry

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Physics Psychology

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Three-Year Plan

When advising students…remember

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Student Course Selection Sheet Student 3-year planner ‘Link to Grad Requirements’ Sheet Compulsory vs. Optional

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Compulsory Selections

In each of Levels 1-2-3

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Mathematics Science English Social Studies (Canada Stds., World Stds.)

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Compulsory Selections

In Various Levels

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Any Level - Healthy Living 1200 or Phys. Ed. 2100/2101 or Phys. Ed. 3100/3101 Level II - Career Education 2201 ( in English) or Carrière et vie 2231 (in French) Level I-II-III - Fine Arts (2 credits: Drama OR Art OR Music OR Clothing/Textiles OR NL Studies)

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Optional Selections

In each of Levels 1-2-3

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‘Other Required Credits’ requirements ‘Any Subject Areas’ requirements 9 Level 3 credits 20 Level 2-3-4 credits 4 credit maximum in the 36 for local course credits

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English

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Graduation Requirements

• In the current program, Literature and

Language courses are combined into a two credit course at each level.

• All students must complete (8) credits in

Language as part of the required 36 for graduation.

• At least (6) credits must be in CORE English.

Students will need to obtain at least one Optional English course (i.e. 1200, 2203, 2206 3220 (L)) or complete a French course.

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English 1201

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English 1201 Academic

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Taken by > 80 % of students after Grade 9.

Speaking and listening, Reading and Viewing, Writing and Representing

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Expectations: Students must accept responsibility and assume ownership for their own learning. There are many assignments

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involved in this course.

Followed by English 2201 and 3201 [MUN].

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English 1202

Basic English 1202

• Taken by up to 20% of incoming Grade 9 students • Experienced difficulty with Grade 9 outcomes;

failed, or mark of 50-55%

• Students require significant support:

= reading and writing = motivational feedback = pace of instruction to meet their needs

• Followed by English 2202 & 3202, unless student

switches to Academic stream in Level II

• Students register for

English 1200 at same time.

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English 1200

• taken at the same time as English 1202 • helps students handle reading and

writing demands of the senior high program

• help students develop reading

strategies

• emphasis on student as learner • enabling course Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course 19 Offerings 2011-2012 7

OPTIONAL(not CORE) COURSES

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English 1200 - difficulty with reading Writing 2203 - enhance writing skills French 1200 or Français 1202 Drama 2206 Theater Arts 3220 (L)

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Mathematics

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Mathematics: Basic or Academic?

Just Two Possibilities Next Year!

• Basic Mathematics 1206 • Academic Mathematics 1204

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Mathematics - Basic

Practical Mathematics 1206

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Failed Grade 9 Mathematics, or passed with 50-55% Taken by up to 20% of students Followed by 2206 in Level II Post-secondary limitations

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Mathematics - Academic

Academic Mathematics 1204

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Very challenging course – NEW!

All students who successfully completed Grade 9 Math > 55%

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There are separate and distinct advanced courses at Level II - III.

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Mathematics-The First Route

Level I

Mathematics 1204

Level II

Mathematics 2204

[less than 80% in Mathematics 1204] Level III

Mathematics 3204

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Mathematics-The Second Route

Level I Math1204(>80%) Level II Advanced Math 2205 Level III Advanced Math 3205 This sequence represents one ADVANCED sequence beginning in Level II Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course 26 Offerings 2011-2012 7

Mathematics-The Third Route

Level I

Academic Math 1204

Level II

Accelerated Math 2205

Level III

Accelerated Math 3205 AND Honors Math 3207

Students must purchase graphing calculator in Level I.

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Science

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Science

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Basic Science 2200 Academic Science 1206 Semesterized Science 1206/Chemistry 2202 OR Semesterized Science 1206/Physics 2204 Biology 2201(optional > 80% in Grade 9 Science)

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Science

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Basic Science 2200 Difficulty with science Taken by up to 20% of students Failed Grade 9 science, or passed with 50-55% Followed by Environmental Science 3205

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Science

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Academic Science 1206 Academic course, full-year 55% + in Grade 9 science Followed by any of the other sciences Pre-requisite to Chemistry, Physics, Earth Systems Must pass for Academic Graduation

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Science

Biology 2201

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Academic course

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80% + in Grade 9 science

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Followed by Biology 3201 or Biology 3201 AND AP Biology 4222 – same time

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Meets post-secondary requirements

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Science

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Science 1206/Chemistry 2202 Academic courses – half-year 85% + in Grade 9 science

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Followed by Chemistry 3202 or Chemistry 3202 AND AP Chemistry – same time

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Meets post-secondary requirements

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Science

Science 1206/Physics 2204

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Academic courses

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85% + in Grade 9 science and Math

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Followed by Physics 3204 or Physics 3204 AND AP Physics – same time

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Meets post-secondary requirements

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Social Studies

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Social Studies

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Level I: Canada Studies [2 credits required]

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Level II: World Studies [2 credits required]

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OR

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Level III: required] FI World Studies [2 credits

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Canada Studies Courses

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Canadian History 1201(average – Level I)

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Canadian Geog. 1202 (average – Level I)

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NL Studies 2205 (average – Level II-III)

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Can. Law 2204 (above average - Level II-III)

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French

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French Courses

• French 1200

(students need to have passed Gd. 9 French with 55%+)

• NEW COURSE Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course 39 Offerings 2011-2012 7

French Immersion

• Français 1202

- language development course

• Géographie du Canada 1232

- an introductory Geography course designed to fulfill the two-credit Canada Studies requirement.

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Elective Course Areas

A Wide Range of Courses...

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Art Core French Physical Education Music Skilled Trades

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Technology Education Religious Education Drama/Theater Arts Family Studies Health

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Art

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Art Courses

Art 1201

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Physical Education

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Physical Education Courses Healthy Living 1200

A cross curricular program that builds on active living, healthy eating, controlling substances, and personal dynamics.

It occurs in the gym and classroom each cycle.

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Physical Education Courses

Physical Education 2100/2101 This course is designed to engage students in a variety of activities that contribute to the development of active lifestyles, movement competency in motor skills, and cooperation and leadership skills.

Activities center around three categories: Individual/Partner Activities Game/Group Activities Alternate Activities

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Music

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Music Courses

Applied Music 2206 CHORAL Previous Choral students only Musical Theater 3211 (L)

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Music Courses

Applied Music 2206 BAND Previous Instrumental Students ONLY!

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Technology Education

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Technology Courses Skilled Trades 1201 OR Design & Fabrication 1202

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Technology Courses "We want to see 50 % of students in Skills Trades being female“ Minister of Education Joan Burke

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Family Studies

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Family Studies Courses

• Clothing 1101

AND

• Textiles 3101

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Other Courses

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Consumer Studies 1202

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Drama 2206

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Final Comments

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Final Comments

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Selections completed/returned by March 18

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Hoping to enter student choices by March 31

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Review their choices carefully

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We cannot guarantee all optional choices!

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Students MUST complete alternate choices at bottom of selection sheet

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Parents/Guardians

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Check our School’s website for further information (Course Selection 11-12): www.hsh.k12.nf.ca

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Contact any member of Admin/Guidance if there are any questions.

834-1031

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