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Gonzaga High School

Explore Gonzaga High School's course offerings for the 2016-2017 academic year, including required subjects, elective options, credit distribution, and graduation requirements. Plan your academic path for success.

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Gonzaga High School

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  1. Gonzaga High School Level I Course Offerings 2016-2017 February 18, 2016

  2. Key Numbers • Courses are assigned a credit value of either 1 credit or 2 credits • Each student takes 14 credits a year • Over 3 years, 42 credits possible • 36 credits required to graduate Graduation requirements and post-secondary plans must be kept in mind when selecting courses!!

  3. 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: Canadian Law 2104 = 1 credit Math 1204 = 2 credits A student takes 14 CREDITS not 14 courses per year!

  4. Course selection Form Three parts • Required courses • Elective Courses • Alternate Courses

  5. Required Courses

  6. Language Arts Courses A • Two Choices • English 1201 – for most students • Literacy 1204 / English 1202 – for students who need extra English supports

  7. Canadian Studies B • Two Choices • Canadian History 1201 • Canadian Geography 1202 • NL Studies 2205 • French Immersion students will not choose from this category

  8. French Immersion C • Two required courses – students will register for both • Français 1202 • Carriere et vie 2231

  9. Mathematics D Three Choices • Math 1201 – Academic • Math 1202 - Practical (for students who need extra supports in Math) • Math 1201 / 2200 – Advanced

  10. Science Courses E Seven Choices • Science 1206 - Academic • Science 1206/Biology 2201 • Science 1206/Chemistry 2202 • Science 1206/Physics 2204 • Science 1206/Bio 2201/Chem 2202 • Science 1206/Phys 2204/Chem 2202 • Science 2200– for students who need extra help with Science

  11. Career F2 credits • Career Development 2201 • Requires 30 hours of volunteer community service in order to graduate

  12. Elective Courses • Choose courses to make total of 14 credits overall • There are many other elective courses beyond Level I

  13. Fine Arts G2 credits over 3 years • Art Technologies 1201 (not a computer course) • Drama 2206 – also opt Lang Arts • Experiencing Music 2200 • Applied Music 2206 (vocal) • Applied Music 2206 (Instrumental) • Applied Music 2206 (guitar/piano) • Clothing 1101/Textiles 3101 • NL Studies 2205

  14. Ensemble Performance • Choral Ensemble 1105 • Instrumental Ensemble 1105 • These courses are taken outside the instructional day-after school or during lunch-a good option for FI students

  15. Optional Lang. Arts H2 credits over 3 years • Writing 2203 • Drama 2206 – also Fine Arts • French 1200 – also Other Required Credits • French 2200 – also Other Required Credits

  16. Other Required CreditsI4 credits over 3 years • French 1200 (opt Lang Arts or other required) • French 2200 (opt Lang Arts or other required) • Design Fabrication 1202 • Skilled Trades 1201 • Clothing 1101 / Textiles 3101 • Nutrition 2102 / Nutrition 3102 • Human Dynamics 2201

  17. Other Required Credits4 credits over 3 years Must be chosen from at least two different subject areas An exception is all four credits can be satisfied by Core French or French Immersion

  18. Physical Education J2 credits over 3 years • Phys Ed 2100 / 2101 • Healthy Living 1200 (also Other Required Credits)

  19. Possible Schedule 1 • English 1201(2) • Mathematics 1201 (2) • Science 1206 (2) • Career Development 2201(2) • Canadian History 1201 (2) • French 1200 (2) • Phys. Ed. 2100/2101 (2)Total: 14 credits

  20. Possible Schedule 2 • Français 1202 (2) • Carriere et vie 2231 (2) • English 1201 (2) • Mathematics 1201 / 2200 (4) • Science 1206 / Chemistry 2202 (4) • Total: 14 credits

  21. Possible Schedule 3 • Français 1202 (2) • Carriere et vie 2231 (2) • English 1201 (2) • Mathematics 1201 / 2200 (4) • Science 1206 / Phys 2204/ Chem 2202 (6) • Total: 16 credits of courses • Total: 14 credits of time

  22. Alternate Courses • Indicate a couple of other courses that could replace elective courses if first choice isn’t available.

  23. Final Comments • Course selection sheets need to be returned to your homeroom teacher by Monday, February 29, 2016. • Parent Information meeting will be on Tuesday, February 23rd at Gonzaga 7:00 PM (Gym)

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