Welcome

1. Welcome To The Grade 10 & 11 Parent Meeting Courage, Honour, Strength

2. Student Services Community Services School Social Workers Student Support Workers Youth Health Centre YMCANewcomer Youth Services Educational/Learning Support Learning Center and Resource School Psychologist SLD support worker APSEA Speech Language Pathologist Guidance Services

3. Guidance Services The Counsellors: A - F  Ms. N. Smith G – M plus Mac Ms. C. Borden N – Z plusMc Ms. L. MacLean Courage, Honour, Strength

4. Guidance Services Career & Academic Counselling Confidential Personal Counselling Connections to School & Community Services Virtual Guidance Office (the VGO) http://www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo/

5. PowerSchool Parent / Student Portal – demonstration video available online! Go to the Citadel High Website (www.chs.ednet.ns.ca)

6. Course Selection • Choosing Courses • Credit Types • Course Identification • IB Course Selection • Meeting Graduation Requirements • Academic Planning • Timing

7. How High School Works • Semesters • 1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams • 2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester) Grade 11 7 courses – one study Grade 12 6 courses – two studies 21 courses (credits) in 3 years

8. Day by day - Schedule • 4 courses every day ( 75 min.) • 2 in the morning • 2 in the afternoon

9. Daily Schedule

10. Choosing Courses Students should discuss course selection with parents/guardians. Consider academic ability when selecting courses and credit types. Ensure course selections meet Nova Scotia High School Graduation Requirements. Consider post secondary goals -university, community college, etc. - when selecting courses. Grade 11 students are required to register for a minimum of 7 courses. Grade 12 students are required to register for a minimum of 6 courses.

11. Credit Types There are 4 credit types: Advanced Accepted by all post-secondary institutions Academic Accepted by all post-secondary institutions Open Accepted by some post-secondary institutions Graduation Accepted by some post-secondary institutions

12. Public School Program Course Selection

13. Graduation Requirements 18 credits are required to graduate from High School • 13 are compulsory credits • 5 are elective credits Maximum 7 grade 10 - coded credits Minimum 5 grade 12 - coded credits

14. 13 Compulsory Credits 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 Technology (or addional Math/Science) 1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education (PAL, Dance, Phys Ed or Yoga) 1 Canadian History 1 Global Studies

15. ~English~ 3 credits required, one from each gradelevel All grade 11 students must take either: Advanced English 11 (Advanced) English 11 (Academic) English Communications 11 (Graduation) All grade 12 students must take either: Advanced English 12 (Advanced) English 12 (Academic) English 12: African Heritage (Academic) English Communications 12 (Graduation) Any students wishing to attend University should take either Advanced or Academic English in both grades 11 and 12.

16. ~Mathematics~ 2 required credits from different grade levels All grade 11 students should take either: Math 11 + Math 11 Pre-calculus Math 11 (Academic) Math 11 at work (Graduation) Math Essentials 11 (Graduation) Students entering Grade 12 are not required to select a grade 12 math unless they need the course to meet graduation or specific post-secondary requirements.

17. ~Science~ 2 required credits 1 first science credit from either: Science 10, Chemistry, Biology, Physics 1 other science course Students entering grade 11 should take a second compulsory science credit. Students entering Grade 12 are not required to select a science credit unless they need the course to meet graduation or specific post-secondary requirements.

18. Technology, Math & Science Credits • Technology • Additional Science – in addition to the 2 required science credits • Additional Math – in addition to the 2 required math credits

19. ~Fine Arts~ 1 required credit from either: • Art • Music • Drama • Dance Students entering Grade 11 or 12 who have not yet completed the Fine Arts requirement should take a fine arts course.

20. ~ Physical Education~ 1 required credit from either: • Physically Active Living • Dance • Phys Ed • Yoga

21. ~Canadian History~ One required credit from either: • Mi’kmaq Studies 10 • Canadian History 11 or Histoire du Canada 11F • African Canadian Studies 11 • Gaelic Studies 11 Students who have not yet completed the Canadian History requirement should take 1 of the above courses.

22. ~Global Studies~ 1 required credit from either: • Global History 12 • Global Geography 12 or Géographie Planétaires 12F The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.

23. Pre-IB & IB Diploma Course Selection

24. Moving from Pre IB to the IB Diploma • Course selection to be completed in March • See handout • Students will choose 6 IB courses • 3 at the Higher Level and 3 at the Standard Level • choose based on student strengths Example for an Arts focused student Courage, Honour, Strength

25. “Extras” – Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS form the core of the Diploma Programme • the IB Learner Profile – inquirers, thinkers, risk takers, communicators, etc. • IB students are awarded the NS Graduation Certificate upon completion of the IB Diploma • Future meeting early February to address specifics • Motivation is the key Courage, Honour, Strength

26. The IB Diploma from grade 11 to grade 12 • Semester 2 adds Theory of Knowledge, Math and one other course • Students will write 1 IB exam in May; the remaining exams are written in grade 12 • The Extended Essay process begins shortly and concludes in December of grade 12 (Extended Essay workshop in April at University of King’s College) • CAS to be completed in February/March of grade 12 Courage, Honour, Strength

27. French Immersion Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion credits (Minimum 2 credits per year). Français 10 – Grade 10 Français 11 – Grade 11 Français 12 – Grade 12

28. Academic Support Citadel High offers a number of programs to support student learning. Resource (non-credit): For students who require adaptations to meet course outcomes. Learning Centre (non-credit): For students who require a program plan with individualized outcomes.

29. Academic Planning Entrance requirements vary widely for post-secondary institutions. Students can explore career and post-secondary options by: - Talking with parents and guardians - Visiting their guidance counsellor - Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office - VGO http://chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo • Exploring the computer kiosk, located in Student Services - Investigating Internet and print resources

30. University Listed below are the requirements for several post-secondary programs. It is important to check the specifics for each institution, as requirements vary. Bachelor of Arts English 12 + 4 other academic Grade 12 courses Bachelor of Science English 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12, 2 Science 12 + 1 other academic Grade 12 course Bachelor of Commerce English 12, Mathematics 12 / Pre-Calculus 12 + 3 other Grade 12 academic courses

31. University Bachelor of Engineering English 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 + 1 other Grade 12 academic course Bachelor of Computer Science English 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12 + 3 other Grade 12 academic courses Bachelor of Nursing English 12, Math 12(Academic), Chemistry 12, Biology 12 + 1 other Grade 12 academic course

32. Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC Community College requires a grade 12 graduation diploma for entrance into most programs, however some programs have specific subject requirements particularly in English, Mathematics and Science. Community College offers a broad range of programs in such areas as: Applied Arts and New Media Information Technology Energy Tourism and Culinary Health and Human Services Construction Business Management/Technology Transportation Technology Natural Resources Geomatics Manufacturing

33. Senior High Mathematics: Common Pathways Insert diagram

34. What Happens Next… The Course Selection Process

35. February 2014 • Counsellors meet with students in their English classes and complete a first draft course selection. • Students can go online to PowerSchool in February to enter requests and make changes • Course selection guide is on line at www.chs.ednet.ns.ca. Go to Virtual Guidance Office, Academics, Full Course Selection Guide • PACC Jan 21st & 22nd Citadel High School

36. March 2014 • PowerSchool will be locked so students are no longer able to change course requests. • Students receive Final Course Selection forms from guidance and make changes or special requests.

37. Points to Remember • Course Selections are Requests Only. • Scheduling of courses is limited by enrolment and scheduling conflicts. • Selections made before the end of June should be considered final. • Course changes in September or between semesters are very difficult if not impossible.