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Citadel High School

Class of

2015

Course Selection

Courage, Honour, Strength

Citadel High School

Your Counsellors:

Courage, Honour, Strength

A - F  Mr. R. Armstrong

G – M plus Mac  Ms. S. Creaser

N – Z plus Mc  Mr. T. Brumwell

Our Mission

To inform

Courage, Honour, Strength

To challenge

The Class of

2015 Phoenix

To welcome

StudentServices

aka Guidance

Career & Academic Counselling

Confidential Personal Counselling

Connections to school & community

Virtual Guidance Office (the VGO)

www.chs.ednet.ns.ca

Why is Course Selection important?

 transition – Junior – Senior

 career/life planning

 post - secondary admissions

University, Community, College, PrivateColleges, Apprenticeship, work

Before you start …Before you start …

• Review the Course Selection materials• Review the Course Selection materials

• Understand how high school works• Understand how high school works

Be aware of:Be aware of:

•Programs– English, French Immersion,Options and Opportunities (O2), InternationalBaccalaureate (IB)•Programs– English, French Immersion,Options and Opportunities (O2), InternationalBaccalaureate (IB)

• Course Types ( levels ) – Advanced,Academic, Open, and Graduation• Course Types ( levels ) – Advanced,Academic, Open, and Graduation

• Graduation Requirements• Graduation Requirements

• What Happens Next• What Happens Next

• Choosing Your Courses• Choosing Your Courses

How High School Works

Semesters

1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams

2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams

Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)

Grade 11 7 courses – one study periodGrade 11 7 courses – one study period

Grade 12 6 courses – two study periodsGrade 12 6 courses – two study periods

21 courses (credits) in 3 years

Day by day - ClassesDay by day - Classes

4 courses every day (75 min.)4 courses every day (75 min.)

2 in the morning2 in the morning

2 in the afternoon2 in the afternoon

Period

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

(9:00 -10:15)

Course1

Course4

Course 3

Course 2

Course1

(10:20 -11:35)

Course2

Course1

Course 4

Course 3

Course2

11:40 -12:30

LUNCH

(12:40 -1:50)

Course3

Course2

Course 1

Course 4

Course3

(1:55 -3:10)

Course4

Course3

Course 2

Course 1

Course4

Daily Timetable

AttendanceAttendance

The most important factor in determiningstudent success.The most important factor in determiningstudent success.

Study

10 minutes per grade per day

Grade 10 - 100 minutes

Grade 11 – 110 minutes

Grade 12 – 120 minutes

ProgramsPrograms

The following programs are offered at CitadelThe following programs are offered at Citadel

English ProgramEnglish Program

French ImmersionFrench Immersion

Options and Opportunities – O2Options and Opportunities – O2

International Baccalaureate Diploma - IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma - IB

(English and French Immersion)(English and French Immersion)

International BaccalaureateInternational Baccalaureate

• The IB Diploma Program is an internationallyrecognized course of study that develops graduateswho are literate, articulate, confident young adults withan understanding of global issues and other cultures.The IB Diploma Program has an emphasis on citizenryand co-curricular activities.

• IB Diploma graduates receive excellent recognitionfrom universities in Canada, the USA and abroad.

• Students wishing to complete the IB DiplomaProgram should take the preparatory courses offered

The IB program develops students who are:

• inquirers, thinkers, and communicators (in writtenand spoken word)

• open-minded, caring, and reflective.

• willing to take on challenges and act with integrityand honesty. They should be risk takers.

• motivated learners who interact readily andeffectively with others.

• committed and organized.

International BaccalaureateInternational Baccalaureate

O2 is a program designed to help students work toward acareer or occupation in learning contexts, which provideslinkages to the workplace.

Community Based Learning is a major component of O2,allowing students to explore a variety of careers. O2 fieldtrips 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 communitysetting to prepare for a career or further study

• Are interested in a career in Trades, IT, Health andHuman Services, Business, Natural Resources, orother programs available at Community College(NSCC) or university.

• Who prefer hands-on learning opportunities

• Who prefer smaller class sizes

O2 - Options and Opportunities

French ImmersionFrench Immersion

Students must complete at least 9 French Immersioncredits in order to receive a French Immersion certificateStudents must complete at least 9 French Immersioncredits in order to receive a French Immersion certificate

Students in the French Immersion program must completethe following courses:Students in the French Immersion program must completethe following courses:

Francais 10 – Grade 10Francais 10 – Grade 10

Francais 11 – Grade 11Francais 11 – Grade 11

Francais 12 – Grade 12Francais 12 – Grade 12

Compulsory Credits forFrench Immersion StudentsCompulsory Credits forFrench Immersion Students

In addition to Francais 10, 5 French Immersion creditsare available to students in their Grade 10 year.Students should take a minimum of 3 the following:In addition to Francais 10, 5 French Immersion creditsare available to students in their Grade 10 year.Students should take a minimum of 3 the following:

Sciences 10Sciences 10

Histoire 10Histoire 10

Arts Dramatiques 10Arts Dramatiques 10

Mode de Vie Actif 11Mode de Vie Actif 11

Course/Credit TypesCourse/Credit Types

Courses are identified using the following:Courses are identified using the following:

Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc.Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc.

Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12

Credit TypeCredit Type

• Advanced: Demonstrated exceptionalachievement or academic ability• Advanced: Demonstrated exceptionalachievement or academic ability

• Academic: Demonstrated good achievement oracademic ability• Academic: Demonstrated good achievement oracademic ability

• Open• Open

• Graduation• Graduation

Credit ValueCredit Value

• 1.0 – Full Credit• 1.0 – Full Credit

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

18 credits are required to graduate from aNova Scotia High School18 credits are required to graduate from aNova Scotia High School

• 13 are compulsory credits• 13 are compulsory credits

• 5 are elective credits• 5 are elective credits

Maximum 7 grade 10-coded creditsMaximum 7 grade 10-coded credits

Minimum 5 grade 12-coded creditsMinimum 5 grade 12-coded credits

13 Compulsory Credits13 Compulsory Credits

• 3 English• 3 English

• 2 Math• 2 Math

• 2 Science• 2 Science

• 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science• 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science

• 1 Fine Arts(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)• 1 Fine Arts(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)

• 1 Physical Education (PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)• 1 Physical Education (PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)

• 1 Canadian History(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)• 1 Canadian History(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)

• 1 Global Studies(GEO12 or HIS12)• 1 Global Studies(GEO12 or HIS12)

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

English - 3 credits required, one from each gradelevel. All grade 10 students must take a grade 10English course.English - 3 credits required, one from each gradelevel. All grade 10 students must take a grade 10English course.

Mathematics - 2 required credits from differentgrade levels. All grade 10 students must take agrade 10 math course.Mathematics - 2 required credits from differentgrade levels. All grade 10 students must take agrade 10 math course.

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

Science - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus anyother science course. All grade 10 students shouldtake Science 10 - it is a “first science credit”.Science - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus anyother science course. All grade 10 students shouldtake Science 10 - it is a “first science credit”.

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

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

Fine Arts - 1 required credit from either: Art, Music,Drama, or Dance. All grade 10 students should take afine arts credit.Fine Arts - 1 required credit from either: Art, Music,Drama, or Dance. All grade 10 students should take afine arts credit.

Physical Education -1 required credit fromPAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, orPhys Ed Leadership 12, Grade 10 students shouldchoose from Phys Ed 10, PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance11 to complete this requirement.Physical Education -1 required credit fromPAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, orPhys Ed Leadership 12, Grade 10 students shouldchoose from Phys Ed 10, PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance11 to complete this requirement.

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

Canadian History - 1 required credit from either:Mi’kmaqStudies 10, Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canadien 11F, AfricanCanadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11. Any Grade 10 studentinterested in completing the Canadian History requirement shouldchoose Mi’kmaq Studies 10 or Gaelic Studies 11. Most studentswanting to complete their French Immersion certificate will usuallyselect Histoire du Canadien 11F in grade 11Canadian History - 1 required credit from either:Mi’kmaqStudies 10, Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canadien 11F, AfricanCanadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11. Any Grade 10 studentinterested in completing the Canadian History requirement shouldchoose Mi’kmaq Studies 10 or Gaelic Studies 11. Most studentswanting to complete their French Immersion certificate will usuallyselect Histoire du Canadien 11F in grade 11

Global Studies - 1 required credit from either: Global History12, Global Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 12. The GlobalStudies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.Global Studies - 1 required credit from either: Global History12, Global Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 12. The GlobalStudies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.

Citadel High offers a number of supports for studentsexperiencing academic difficulties:Citadel High offers a number of supports for studentsexperiencing academic difficulties:

Resource (non-credit): For students who requireadaptations to meet course outcomesResource (non-credit): For students who requireadaptations to meet course outcomes

Learning Center (non-credit): For students whorequire a program plan with individualized outcomesLearning Center (non-credit): For students whorequire a program plan with individualized outcomes

Student Support Room: For students who may seekextra-help in any subject areaStudent Support Room: For students who may seekextra-help in any subject area

Academic SupportAcademic Support

Academic PlanningAcademic Planning

Due to the diverse entrance requirements of post-secondary institutions, students should develop anacademic plan that is both realistic and attainable.Due to the diverse entrance requirements of post-secondary institutions, students should develop anacademic plan that is both realistic and attainable.

Students can explore career and post-secondaryoptions by:Students can explore career and post-secondaryoptions by:

• Talking with parents and guardians• Talking with parents and guardians

• Visiting their guidance counsellor• Visiting their guidance counsellor

• Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO)• Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO)

www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo

• Exploring Internet and print resources• Exploring Internet and print resources

It is important to pick the right courses for you. You cannotexpect to change courses once you get your timetable inthe fall.It is important to pick the right courses for you. You cannotexpect to change courses once you get your timetable inthe fall.

Try to pick courses because:Try to pick courses because:

You are interested in the topicYou are interested in the topic

You need the course to graduateYou need the course to graduate

You need the course to complete the French ImmersioncertificateYou need the course to complete the French Immersioncertificate

You need the course to do the things you think you want todo after high schoolYou need the course to do the things you think you want todo after high school

You have the ability to do the courseYou have the ability to do the course

Choosing Courses

What Happens Next…What Happens Next…

Students should review their course builder andcourse selection sheet with their Parents/Guardians.It is important to make decisions that will allow youto experience success. The full course selectionbook can be found on the Citadel High home pagein the drop-down menu www.chs.ednet.ns.caStudents should review their course builder andcourse selection sheet with their Parents/Guardians.It is important to make decisions that will allow youto experience success. The full course selectionbook can be found on the Citadel High home pagein the drop-down menu www.chs.ednet.ns.ca

or on the Virtual Guidance Office Website athttp://chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo/or on the Virtual Guidance Office Website athttp://chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo/

Junior High Counsellors will assist each student incompleting their formal course selection sheet whichwill then be sent home for parental approval andsignature.Junior High Counsellors will assist each student incompleting their formal course selection sheet whichwill then be sent home for parental approval andsignature.

What Happens next…(Next)What Happens next…(Next)

Grade 9 Math and English teachers will makerecommendations for you regarding proper placementfor next year. These recommendations will appear onthe back of the course selection sheet. If your wish topursue alternative course selections, please have yourparent/guardian sign in the indicated space.Grade 9 Math and English teachers will makerecommendations for you regarding proper placementfor next year. These recommendations will appear onthe back of the course selection sheet. If your wish topursue alternative course selections, please have yourparent/guardian sign in the indicated space.

Submit all forms to you Counsellor at your schoolSubmit all forms to you Counsellor at your school

You will receive your timetable on your first day atCitadel High.You will receive your timetable on your first day atCitadel High.

Using your Course BuilderUsing your Course Builder

Let’s begin….Let’s begin….

Step #1: You must pick 1 EnglishStep #1: You must pick 1 English

English 10 (1 credit)English 10 (1 credit)

English 10 Plus (2 credits) – need a little bit of extratimeEnglish 10 Plus (2 credits) – need a little bit of extratime

Step #2: You must pick 1 MathStep #2: You must pick 1 Math

Math 10Math 10

Math Foundations 10 – You find grade 9 mathchallenging and you probably won’t be enteringa career after high school that uses mathMath Foundations 10 – You find grade 9 mathchallenging and you probably won’t be enteringa career after high school that uses math

Math Essentials 10 – you may not meet theoutcomes of your grade 9 math courseMath Essentials 10 – you may not meet theoutcomes of your grade 9 math course

You need to take Math10 if you want to go intoadvanced math courses in grades 11 and 12.You need to take Math10 if you want to go intoadvanced math courses in grades 11 and 12.

SUGGESTED ROUTES THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS DEPENDING ONINITIAL 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 apost 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 postsecondary 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 postsecondary 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 postsecondary 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)

Step #3: You must pick 1 ScienceStep #3: You must pick 1 Science

Science 10Science 10

Sciences 10FSciences 10F

Step #4: You must pick 1 Arts EducationStep #4: You must pick 1 Arts Education

Art 10 – learn to draw and paint, sculptArt 10 – learn to draw and paint, sculpt

Music 10 – currently play in school band or aretaking music classesMusic 10 – currently play in school band or aretaking music classes

Drama 10 – don’t mind getting up in front of theclassDrama 10 – don’t mind getting up in front of theclass

Arts Dramatiques 10F- don’t mind getting up infront of the class and speaking in FrenchArts Dramatiques 10F- don’t mind getting up infront of the class and speaking in French

Dance 11 – you like to danceDance 11 – you like to dance

Step #5: You must pick a Physical Education CourseStep #5: You must pick a Physical Education Course

Phys Ed 10Phys Ed 10

Physically Active Lifestyles 11 (PAL11)Physically Active Lifestyles 11 (PAL11)

Mode de Vie Actif 11F (MVA11F)Mode de Vie Actif 11F (MVA11F)

Dance 11Dance 11

Yoga 11Yoga 11

Step #6: You must pick 3 elective courses so that yourtotal course load is 8 full credits, remembering that -Step #6: You must pick 3 elective courses so that yourtotal course load is 8 full credits, remembering that -

•English 10 Plus equals 2 credits•English 10 Plus equals 2 credits

•Make sure one course of the 8 is coded as agrade 11 course•Make sure one course of the 8 is coded as agrade 11 course

•You can take an additional Arts Education courseor Phys Ed course as an elective•You can take an additional Arts Education courseor Phys Ed course as an elective

•Francais 10F is a required course for Immersionstudents•Francais 10F is a required course for Immersionstudents

Congratulations!Congratulations!

You have just finished making tentative courseselections for next year at Citadel High.You have just finished making tentative courseselections for next year at Citadel High.

Please take this sheet home, along with the CourseSelection Book, and discuss your course selectionswith your parents/guardians.Please take this sheet home, along with the CourseSelection Book, and discuss your course selectionswith your parents/guardians.

Your Guidance Counsellor will fill out your formalcourses selection sheets with you in the near future.Your Guidance Counsellor will fill out your formalcourses selection sheets with you in the near future.