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Holy Spirit High School. Level I Course Offerings 2012 - 2013. Meeting with Grade 9 Students & Parents January 30, 2012. Level I Course Offerings. Purposes of this Session. Provide basic information Ensure proper course selection Awareness of post-secondary
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Holy Spirit High School Level I Course Offerings 2012 - 2013 Meeting with Grade 9 Students & Parents January 30, 2012
Level I Course Offerings Purposes of this Session • Provide basic information • Ensure proper course selection • Awareness of post-secondary • Planning for three high school years • Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Core English 6 Optional Language 2 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Phys. Education 2 Canada Studies 2 World Studies 2 Career Education 2 Fine Arts 2 Other Required 4 (from two areas) Any Subject Areas 6 TOTAL CREDITS 36 Local Credits Max. 4 Minimum Level 3 9 Minimum Level 2-3-4 20 Minimum Graduation Requirements Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Graduation Requirements • 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 • But, 10 - 3000 level credits for MUN • All courses on ‘Link to Grad Requirements Sheet’ indicate the categories satisfied Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Courses vs. Credits All courses are followed by a four digit number: First digit = level when course is generally taken: Art 1201 = first year English 3201 = third year Second digit = number of credits the course is worth: Phys. Ed. 2101 = 1 credit French 2200 = 2 credits Science 1206 = __ credits A student takes 14 CREDITS not 14 courses per year! Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Key Numbers • 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!! Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Many Streams to Follow Decided by past history and Grade 9 midyear and final report marks. • Students having Good Academic Success • Students having Academic Success • Students having Academic Difficulty • Students having Great Academic Difficulty Goal: Place student in proper course / stream! Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Please Remember When helping students select courses... • Match student’s ability to appropriate courses and future educational plans • Not all students take the same courses - not even members of same family • Students must select a challenging program Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
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. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
(AP)Advanced Placement • Enables a student to demonstrate college-level achievement while in high school • We will attempt to offer the following AP courses: • Biology 4220 • Chemistry 4222 • Physics 4224 • Psychology 4220 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Three-Year Plan When advising students…remember • Student Course Selection Sheet • Student 3-year planner • ‘Link to Grad Requirements’ Sheet • Compulsory vs. Optional Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Compulsory Selections In each of Levels 1-2-3 • Mathematics • Science • English • Social Studies (Canada Stds., World Stds.) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Compulsory Selections In Various Levels • Level I - Healthy Living 1200 • 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) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Optional Selections In each of Levels 1-2-3 • ‘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 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
English Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
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 COREEnglish. Students will need to obtain at least one Optional language course (i.e. English 1200, English Writing 2203, Drama 2206, Theatre Arts 3220 (L)) or complete a French course. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
English 1201 • English 1201Academic • Taken by > 80 % of students after Grade 9. • Speaking and Listening, Reading and Viewing, • Writing and Representing • Expectations: Students must accept responsibility and assume ownership for their own learning. There are many assignments involved in this course. • Followed by English 2201 and 3201 [MUN]. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
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 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
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 Offerings 2012-2013
OPTIONAL(not CORE) COURSES • English 1200 - difficulty with reading • Writing 2203 - enhance writing skills • French 1200 or Français 1202 • Drama 2206 • Theater Arts 3220 (L) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Mathematics Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Mathematics: Applied or Academic? • Applied Mathematics 1202 • Academic Mathematics 1201 Just Two Possibilities Next Year! Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Mathematics - Applied • Failed Grade 9 Mathematics, or passed with 50-55% • Taken by up to 20% of students • Followed by 2202 in Level II • Post-secondary limitations Applied Mathematics 1202 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Mathematics - Academic Academic Mathematics 1201 • Very challenging course – New as of September 2011! • All students who successfully completed Grade 9 Math > 55% • There are separate and distinct advanced courses at Level II - III Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Level I Mathematics 1201 Level II Mathematics 2201 [less than 80% in Mathematics 1201] Level III Mathematics 3201 Mathematics-The First Route Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Level I Math1201(>80%) Level II Advanced Math 2200 Level III Advanced Math 3200 This sequence represents one ADVANCED sequence beginning in Level II Mathematics-The Second Route Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Level I Academic Math 1201 Level II Advanced Math 2200 Level III Advanced Math 3200 AND Advanced Math 3208 Mathematics-The Third Route Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Science Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Science • 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) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Science 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 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Science 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 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Science Biology 2201 • Academic course • 80% + in Grade 9 science • Followed by Biology 3201 or Biology 3201 AND AP Biology 4222 – same time • Meets post-secondary requirements Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Science Science 1206/Chemistry 2202 • Academic courses – half-year each • 85% + in Grade 9 science • Followed by Chemistry 3202 or Chemistry 3202 AND AP Chemistry 4222 – same time • Meets post-secondary requirements Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Science Science 1206/Physics 2204 • Academic courses • 85% + in Grade 9 science and Math • Followed by Physics 3204 or Physics 3204 AND AP Physics 4224 – same time • Meets post-secondary requirements Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Social Studies Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Social Studies • Level I: Canada Studies [2 credits required] THEN • Level II: World Studies [2 credits required] OR Level III: FI World Studies [2 credits required] Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Canada Studies Courses • Canadian History 1201(average – Level I) • Canadian Geog. 1202 (average – Level I) • NL Studies 2205 (average – Level II-III) • Can. Law 2204 (above average - Level II-III) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Physical Education Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013 38
Physical Education Courses Healthy Living 1200 a cross curricular program that builds on active living, healthy eating, controlling substances, and personal dynamics occurs in the gym and classroom each cycle Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013 39
French Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
French Courses • French 1200 (students need to have passed Gd. 9 French with 55%+) • New Course as of September 2011 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
French Immersion • Français 1202 - language development course • Géographie du Canada 1232 - an introductory Geography course designed to fulfill the two-credit Canada Studies requirement Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Art Core French Music Skilled Trades Technology Education Religious Education Drama/Theater Arts Family Studies Health Elective Course Areas A Wide Range of Courses... Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Art Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Art Courses Art 1201 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Music Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Music Courses Applied Music 2206 CHORAL Previous Choral students only Musical Theater 3211 (L) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Music Courses Applied Music 2206 BAND Previous Instrumental Students ONLY! Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Technology Education Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013
Technology Courses Skilled Trades 1201 OR Design & Fabrication 1202 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2012-2013