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Halifax West High School Grade 10 and 11 Assembly. Halifax West High School February 2018. Leah Ann Cameron ………A-F Tanya Ellsworth…....G-M Lori Welsh……….....N-Z Secretary………Cathy Fitzgerald. Graduation requirements There are 13 compulsory credits/courses :
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Halifax West High School Grade 10 and 11 Assembly
Halifax West High School February 2018 Leah Ann Cameron ………A-F Tanya Ellsworth…....G-M Lori Welsh……….....N-Z Secretary………Cathy Fitzgerald
Graduation requirements There are 13 compulsory credits/courses: • 3 English / English Communications 10, 11, 12 • 3 Math courses (2 math courses for 11’s) • 2 Sciences One of Science 10, Chemistry 11, Biology 11 or Physics 11 and one other science course from a variety of choices • 1 Canadian Studies ( MK’Q11, African Can.Studies11 or Canadian History 11) • 1 Global Studies 12 ( Global History 12 or Global Geography 12) • 1 Physically Active credit PAL 11, Phys Ed 11, Yoga 11, Phys. Ed. 12 • 1 Fine Arts credit (Art, Drama or Music) • 1 other from either Math, Science or Technology (2 others for grade 11’s)) Plus 5 more electives to total 18 credits *5 grade 12 level credits & no more than 7 grade 10 level courses.
Course Load • Grade11’s: 7 courses • Grade12’s: 6 courses
Extra Courses • Extra courses rare; Only where space is available • May, September & February- request form will be available in the guidance office (Post-secondary and/or graduation) • Processed in the 2nd or 3rd week of September. • May change your schedule • All changes, once made, are final
Course Selection Guide Course Selection Guide
SCHEDULE FOR COURSE SELECTION Step 1 February 12 & 13 • Students receive registration form and credit check
Parent Info Night • Tuesday, February 13th Bella Rose; • 8pm following curriculum night
SCHEDULE FOR COURSE SELECTION Step 2 • Power Point will be posted on the HWHS website
SCHEDULE FOR COURSE SELECTION Step 2 • Assembly for grade 10 and 11 students held March 3. • Power Point will be posted on the HWHS website
Step 3 • Log on to Power School and input courses. Registration window closes on March 3.
Step 4 • Complete Registration sheet and turn in to B Block teacher on or before March 2nd.
Power School • Required for registration process • Log in information is available from the main office • Scheduling Request Management 2018-2019 Request screens “Modify Future Requests” • Click on the pencil
Step 5 • Counsellors will be in a computer lab (A328) lunch hours Feb. 20 – March 1 • If necessary, email, or drop by guidance at lunch hour to ask questions • If you need to make an appointment with your guidance counsellor, have your credit check completed and a tentative plan for your course selection with you.
Alternates • Give careful consideration because: • Classes fill • Classes can be cancelled • Conflicts can happen • Grades 12’s given preference
Remember • You are choosing courses for the year and do not choose the semester in which the course falls. Schedules cannot be balanced.
Grade 11 marks • Predictors • May affect grade 12 admisssion/scholarship average
Sample University Requirements • B Arts English 12, 4 grade 12’s academic • B Comm English 12, Math 12/Precal/Calculus 12, plus 3 grade 12 academic • B Science English 12, Precal 12/Cal 12, 2 grade 12 sciences, plus 1 grade 12 academic • B Nursing English 12, Math 12, Chem 12, Bio 12, plus 1 grade 12 academic • BEng English 12, PreCal 12, Physics 12, Chem 12
Alternate Choice for University Business Degree Nova Scotia Community College 2 + 2 Program 2 year Business Diploma at NSCC + 2 - 2.5 continuing years at an affiliated (SMU) university = Bachelor of Business/Business Administration/ or Commerce Degree *To check out the participating colleges and universities go to http://www.nscc.ca/docs/blocktransferagreements_apcccguide_2011.pdf
nscc.ca • Some Programs have specific requirements (BE SURE TO CHECK) such as math, physics etc., • Others may have portfolio requirements • 1 or 2 year certificates and diplomas • http://www.nscc.ca/ (programs, locations, availability, requirements, course descriptions) • Many programs have waitlists. Students are eligible to apply in grade 11.
Admissions • Deadlines • Application Averages vs Acceptance Averages • Student Responsibility
University Preparation Courses • Dalhousie Continuing Education • Pre Calculus, English, Bio, Chemistry, Physics • SMU Continuing Education • Above & Math 12; Concurrent w Program • SFX Continuing Education • Online Math
Grade 12 Presentations • In the Fall we offer topics during all four blocks on: • Engineering • Science & Nursing • Business & Arts • NSCC • Scholarships • Post Secondary Applications • Upgrading
Student Responsibilities • Get informed to meet requirements and deadlines. • You are a consumer – know your product! • Self-advocacy is a valuable skill.