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Holy Spirit High School

Holy Spirit High School. Level I Course Offerings 2007 - 2008. Grade 9 Student Meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Level I Course Offerings 2007 - 2008. Purposes of the Session. Provide basic info to Gr. 9 students Ensure proper course selection Awareness of post-secondary

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Holy Spirit High School

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  1. Holy Spirit High School Level I Course Offerings 2007 - 2008 Grade 9 Student Meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2007

  2. Level I Course Offerings 2007 - 2008 Purposes of the Session • Provide basic info to Gr. 9 students • 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 2007-2008 7

  3. Core English 6 Optional English 2 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Phys. Education 2 Canada Studies 2 World Studies 2 Career Education 2 Fine Arts 2 Other (two areas) 4 Any Subject Areas 6 TOTAL CREDITS 36 Local Credits Max. 4 Minimum Level 3 9 Minimum Level 2-3-4 20 NEWMinimum Graduation Requirements

  4. 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 in Course Descriptor Booklet indicate the category it satisfies. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  5. 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 2007-2008 7

  6. 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 2007-2008 7

  7. 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 Extreme Academic Difficulty. Goal: Place student in proper course / stream! Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  8. 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 2007-2008 7

  9. 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 2007-2008 7

  10. (AP)Advanced Placement • Enables a student to demonstrate college-level achievement while in high school • We attempt to offer the following AP courses: • Psychology 4220 • Biology 4220 • Can no longer offer AP Math, AP Chemistry, AP Physics – ability to offer the two above is in jeopardy as well with our lower senior high population. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  11. Three-Year Plan When advising students…remember • Student Course Selection Sheet • Student 3-year planner • Course Description Booklet (ONLINE) • Compulsory vs. Optional Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  12. 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 2007-2008 7

  13. Compulsory Selections In Various Levels • Level I-II-III - 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 in Theater OR Art OR Music OR Clothing & Textiles) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  14. 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 2007-2008 7

  15. English Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  16. 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, 2200) or complete a French course. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  17. English 1201 • English 1201Academic • Taken by 75 - 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 2007-2008 7

  18. 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 2201 or English 2202 • Students register for English 1200 at same time. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  19. 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 2007-2008 7

  20. OPTIONAL(not CORE) Courses • English 1200 - difficulty with reading • Writing 2203 - enhance writing skills • French 2200 or Français 1202 • Theater Arts 2200 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  21. Mathematics Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  22. Mathematics Courses • Basic Mathematics 1206 • Academic Mathematics 1204 • Academic Mathematics 1204 AND Advanced Mathematics 2205 (semesterized) Three possibilities Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  23. Mathematics Courses • Failed Grade 9 Mathematics, or passed with 50-55% • Taken by 10-15% of students • Followed by 2206 + 3206 • Post-secondary limitations Basic Mathematics 1206 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  24. Mathematics Courses Academic Mathematics 1204 • Very challenging course • 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 2007-2008 7

  25. Level I Mathematics 1204 Level II Mathematics 2204 [less than 80% in Mathematics 1204] Level III Mathematics 3204 & Mathematics 3103 This course meets the minimum entrance requirements for MUN. Mathematics-One Route Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  26. Level I Mathematics1204(>80%) Level II Advanced Math 2205 Level III Advanced Math 3205 & Mathematics 3103 This sequence represents one ADVANCED sequence beginning in Level II Mathematics-A Second Route Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  27. Level I Mathematics 1204 [>90%] Level II Advanced Math 2205 and Math 3205 concurrently Level III Advanced Math 3207 This sequence represents a second ADVANCED sequence, also beginning in Level II Mathematics-A Third Route Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  28. Grade 9 Mathematics [>85%] Level I Academic Math 1204 AND Advanced Math 2205 (semesterized) Level II Advanced Math 3205 Level III Advanced Math 3207 Students must purchase a graphing calculator in Level I. Mathematics-A Fourth Route Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  29. Science Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  30. Science For many students and parents, a difficult choice • Basic Science 2200 • Academic Science 1206 • Biology 2201(optional > 80% in Grade 9 Science Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  31. Science Basic Science 2200 • Difficulty with science • Taken by 10-15% of students • Failed Grade 9 science, or passed with 50-55% • Followed by Basic Science 3200 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  32. Science Academic Science 1206 • Academic course • 56% + in Grade 9 science • Followed by any of the other sciences • Pre-requisite to Chemistry, Physics • Must pass for Academic Graduation Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  33. Science Biology 2201 • Academic course • 80% + in Grade 9 science • Followed by Biology 3201 and possibly AP Biology 4222 • Meets post-secondary requirements Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  34. Social Studies Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  35. Social Studies • Level I: Canada Studies [2 credits required] • Level II: World Studies [2 credits required] • OR • Level III: World Studies [2 credits required] Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  36. Canada Studies Courses • Canadian History 1201(average) • Canadian Geography 1202 (average) • Canadian Law 2204 in Level III (above average) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  37. Art Core French Physical Education Music Industrial Arts Home Economics Technology Education Religious Education Theater Arts Social Studies Health Elective Course Areas A Wide Range of Courses... Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  38. Art Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  39. Art Courses Art Technologies 1201 Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  40. French Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  41. French Courses • French 2200 (students must have passed Gd. 9 French with 60%+) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  42. 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 2007-2008 7

  43. Physical Education Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  44. Physical Education Courses Healthy Living 1200 A cross curricular program that builds on physical education, family studies and health and brings these three disciplines together in a course. It occurs in the gym and classroom each cycle. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  45. Physical Education Courses Physical Education 2100/2101 A new, non-traditional program that focuses on active living and non-competitive activity in the gym. Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  46. Music Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  47. Music Courses Applied Music 2206 Previous Choral / Instrumental students only Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  48. Technology (Industrial Arts) Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  49. Technology (Industrial Arts) Courses • Woodworking 1107 & 2107 • Asthma/Respiratory problems can be an issue in workshop Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

  50. Home Economics Holy Spirit High School - Level I Course Offerings 2007-2008 7

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