Citadel High School

Class of2015

Course Selection

Courage, Honour, Strength

Citadel High School

Your Counsellors:

Courage, Honour, Strength

A - F Mr. R. Armstrong

G – M plus Mac Ms. S. Creaser

N – Z plus Mc Mr. T. Brumwell

Our Mission

To inform

Courage, Honour, Strength

To challenge

The Class of 2015 Phoenix

To welcome

Student Servicesaka GuidanceCareer & Academic Counselling

Confidential Personal CounsellingConnections to school & communityVirtual Guidance Office (the VGO)

www.chs.ednet.ns.ca

Why is Course Selection important?

transition – Junior – Senior career/life planning post - secondary admissionsUniversity, Community, College, Private Colleges, Apprenticeship, work

Before you start … Before you start … • Review the Course Selection materialsReview the Course Selection materials• Understand how high school worksUnderstand how high school works

Be aware of:Be aware of:•ProgramsPrograms– English, French Immersion, – English, French Immersion, Options and Opportunities (O2), International Options and Opportunities (O2), International Baccalaureate (IB)Baccalaureate (IB)• Course Types ( levels )Course Types ( levels ) – Advanced, – Advanced, Academic, Open, and GraduationAcademic, Open, and Graduation• Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements• What Happens Next What Happens Next • Choosing Your CoursesChoosing Your Courses

How High School Works

Semesters1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams1st semester Sept. to Jan. – write exams2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams2nd semester Feb. to June – write exams

Grade 10Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester) 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)Grade 11Grade 11 7 courses – one study period 7 courses – one study periodGrade 12 Grade 12 6 courses – two study periods 6 courses – two study periods

21 courses (credits) in 3 years

Day by day - Classes Day by day - Classes

4 courses every day (75 min.)4 courses every day (75 min.)2 in the morning 2 in the morning 2 in the afternoon2 in the afternoon

Period Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1(9:00 - 10:15)

Course 1

Course 4

Course 3 Course 2Course

1

2(10:20 - 11:35)

Course 2

Course 1

Course 4 Course 3Course

2

11:40 - 12:30

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

3(12:40 -

1:50)

Course 3

Course 2

Course 1 Course 4 Course

3

4(1:55 - 3:10)

Course 4

Course 3

Course 2 Course 1 Course

4

Daily Timetable

AttendanceAttendanceThe most important factor in determining The most important factor in determining

student success.student success.

Study10 minutes per grade per day

Grade 10 - 100 minutesGrade 11 – 110 minutes Grade 12 – 120 minutes

ProgramsPrograms

The following programs are offered at CitadelThe following programs are offered at Citadel

English ProgramEnglish Program French ImmersionFrench ImmersionOptions and Opportunities – O2Options and Opportunities – O2International Baccalaureate Diploma - IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma - IB

(English and French Immersion)(English and French Immersion)

International International BaccalaureateBaccalaureate

• The IB Diploma Program is an internationally recognized course of study that develops graduates who are literate, articulate, confident young adults with an understanding of global issues and other cultures. The IB Diploma Program has an emphasis on citizenry and co-curricular activities.

• IB Diploma graduates receive excellent recognition from universities in Canada, the USA and abroad.

• Students wishing to complete the IB Diploma Program should take the preparatory courses offered

The IB program develops students who are:

• inquirers, thinkers, and communicators (in written and spoken word)

• open-minded, caring, and reflective.

• willing to take on challenges and act with integrity and honesty. They should be risk takers.

• motivated learners who interact readily and effectively with others.

• committed and organized.

International International BaccalaureateBaccalaureate

O2 is a program designed to help students work toward a career or occupation in learning contexts, which provides linkages to the workplace.

Community Based Learning is a major component of O2, allowing students to explore a variety of careers. O2 field trips completed this year include:•Dockyards•Esso refinery•Airport•Hotel•Restaurant•Farm•Forklift driver training

O2 - Options and Opportunities

O2 is appropriate for students who:

• Wish to explore or develop skills in a community setting to prepare for a career or further study

• Are interested in a career in Trades, IT, Health and Human Services, Business, Natural Resources, or other programs available at Community College

(NSCC) or university.

• Who prefer hands-on learning opportunities

• Who prefer smaller class sizes

O2 - Options and Opportunities

French ImmersionFrench Immersion

Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion credits in order to receive a French Immersion certificatecredits in order to receive a French Immersion certificate

Students in the French Immersion program must complete Students in the French Immersion program must complete the following courses:the following courses:

Francais 10 – Grade 10Francais 10 – Grade 10Francais 11 – Grade 11Francais 11 – Grade 11Francais 12 – Grade 12Francais 12 – Grade 12

Compulsory Credits for Compulsory Credits for French Immersion StudentsFrench Immersion Students

In addition to Francais 10, 5 French Immersion credits In addition to Francais 10, 5 French Immersion credits are available to students in their Grade 10 year. are available to students in their Grade 10 year. Students should take a minimum of 3 the following:Students should take a minimum of 3 the following:

Sciences 10Sciences 10Histoire 10Histoire 10Arts Dramatiques 10Arts Dramatiques 10Mode de Vie Actif 11Mode de Vie Actif 11

Course/Credit Course/Credit TypesTypesCourses are identified using the following:Courses are identified using the following:

Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc.Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc.Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12Credit TypeCredit Type

• Advanced:Advanced: Demonstrated exceptional Demonstrated exceptional achievement or academic abilityachievement or academic ability• Academic:Academic: Demonstrated good achievement Demonstrated good achievement or academic abilityor academic ability• OpenOpen• GraduationGraduation

Credit ValueCredit Value• 1.0 – Full Credit1.0 – Full Credit

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

18 credits are required to graduate from a 18 credits are required to graduate from a Nova Scotia High SchoolNova Scotia High School

• 13 are compulsory credits13 are compulsory credits• 5 are elective credits5 are elective credits

Maximum 7 grade 10-coded creditsMaximum 7 grade 10-coded credits

Minimum 5 grade 12-coded creditsMinimum 5 grade 12-coded credits

13 Compulsory Credits13 Compulsory Credits• 3 English3 English• 2 Math2 Math• 2 Science2 Science• 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science2 Other from Technology, Math or Science• 1 Fine Arts1 Fine Arts

(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)• 1 Physical Education1 Physical Education

(PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)(PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)• 1 Canadian History1 Canadian History

(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)• 1 Global Studies1 Global Studies

(GEO12 or HIS12)(GEO12 or HIS12)

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

EnglishEnglish - - 3 credits required, one from each grade 3 credits required, one from each grade level. level. All grade 10 students must take a grade 10 All grade 10 students must take a grade 10

English courseEnglish course. .

MathematicsMathematics - 2 required credits from different - 2 required credits from different grade levels. grade levels. All grade 10 students must take a All grade 10 students must take a

grade 10 math coursegrade 10 math course..

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

ScienceScience - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other science course. other science course. All grade 10 students should All grade 10 students should take take Science 10Science 10 - it is a “first science credit”. - it is a “first science credit”.

Other Other - 2 required credits from either: - 2 required credits from either: TechnologyTechnology, , ScienceScience (above the 2 required science credits),(above the 2 required science credits), MathMath (above (above

the 2 required math credits)the 2 required math credits) or any combination of the 3 or any combination of the 3 Math, Science, or Technology.Math, Science, or Technology.

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

Fine ArtsFine Arts - 1 required credit from either: - 1 required credit from either: Art, Music, Art, Music, Drama, or Dance.Drama, or Dance. All grade 10 students should take a All grade 10 students should take a fine arts credit. fine arts credit.

Physical EducationPhysical Education - -1 required credit from 1 required credit from PAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, or PAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, or Phys Ed Leadership 12Phys Ed Leadership 12, Grade 10 students should , Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10, PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance choose from Phys Ed 10, PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11 to complete this requirement.11 to complete this requirement.

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory CreditsCanadian HistoryCanadian History - - 1 required credit from either:1 required credit from either:Mi’kmaq Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Studies 10, Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canadien 11F, African Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canadien 11F, African Canadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11.Canadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11. Any Any Grade 10 student Grade 10 student interested in completing the Canadian History requirement should interested in completing the Canadian History requirement should choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10 or Gaelic Studies 11. Most students choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10 or Gaelic Studies 11. Most students wanting to complete their French Immersion certificate will usually wanting to complete their French Immersion certificate will usually select select Histoire du Canadien 11F in grade 11Histoire du Canadien 11F in grade 11

Global StudiesGlobal Studies - 1 required credit from either: - 1 required credit from either: Global History Global History 12, Global Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 1212, Global Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 12. The Global . The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.

Citadel High offers a number of supports for students Citadel High offers a number of supports for students experiencing academic difficulties:experiencing academic difficulties:

Resource (non-credit):Resource (non-credit): For students who require For students who require adaptations to meet course outcomesadaptations to meet course outcomes

Learning Center (non-credit):Learning Center (non-credit): For students who For students who require a program plan with individualized outcomesrequire a program plan with individualized outcomes

Student Support Room:Student Support Room: For students who may seek For students who may seek extra-help in any subject areaextra-help in any subject area

Academic SupportAcademic Support

Academic PlanningAcademic Planning

Due to the diverse entrance requirements of post-Due to the diverse entrance requirements of post-secondary institutions, students should develop an secondary institutions, students should develop an academic plan that is both realistic and attainable.academic plan that is both realistic and attainable.

Students can explore career and post-secondary Students can explore career and post-secondary options by:options by:

• Talking with parents and guardiansTalking with parents and guardians• Visiting their guidance counsellorVisiting their guidance counsellor• Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO) Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO)

www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo• Exploring Internet and print resourcesExploring Internet and print resources

It is important to pick the right courses for you. You cannot It is important to pick the right courses for you. You cannot expect to change courses once you get your timetable in expect to change courses once you get your timetable in the fall.the fall.

Try to pick courses becauseTry to pick courses because::You are interested in the topicYou are interested in the topicYou need the course to graduateYou need the course to graduateYou need the course to complete the French Immersion You need the course to complete the French Immersion certificatecertificateYou need the course to do the things you think you want to You need the course to do the things you think you want to do after high schooldo after high schoolYou have the ability to do the courseYou have the ability to do the course

Choosing Courses

What Happens Next…What Happens Next…Students should review their course builder and Students should review their course builder and course selection sheet with their Parents/Guardians. course selection sheet with their Parents/Guardians. It is important to make decisions that will allow you It is important to make decisions that will allow you to experience success. The full course selection to experience success. The full course selection book can be found on the Citadel High home page book can be found on the Citadel High home page in the drop-down menu in the drop-down menu www.chs.ednet.ns.caor on the Virtual Guidance Office Website at or on the Virtual Guidance Office Website at http://chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo/

Junior High Counsellors will assist each student in Junior High Counsellors will assist each student in completing their formal course selection sheet which completing their formal course selection sheet which will then be sent home for parental approval and will then be sent home for parental approval and signature.signature.

What Happens next…(Next)What Happens next…(Next)

Grade 9 Math and English teachers will make Grade 9 Math and English teachers will make recommendations for you regarding proper placement recommendations for you regarding proper placement for next year. These recommendations will appear on for next year. These recommendations will appear on the back of the course selection sheet. If your wish to the back of the course selection sheet. If your wish to pursue alternative course selections, please have your pursue alternative course selections, please have your parent/guardian sign in the indicated space.parent/guardian sign in the indicated space.

Submit all forms to you Counsellor at your schoolSubmit all forms to you Counsellor at your school

You will receive your timetable on your first day at You will receive your timetable on your first day at Citadel High.Citadel High.

Using your Course BuilderUsing your Course BuilderLet’s begin….Let’s begin….

Step #1:Step #1: You must pick 1 English You must pick 1 EnglishEnglish 10English 10 (1 credit) (1 credit) English 10 PlusEnglish 10 Plus (2 credits) – need a little bit of extra (2 credits) – need a little bit of extra timetime

Step #2:Step #2: You must pick 1 MathYou must pick 1 Math

Math 10Math 10Math Foundations 10Math Foundations 10 – You find grade 9 math – You find grade 9 math challenging and you probably won’t be entering challenging and you probably won’t be entering a career after high school that uses matha career after high school that uses mathMath Essentials 10Math Essentials 10 – you may not meet the – you may not meet the outcomes of your grade 9 math courseoutcomes of your grade 9 math course

You need to take Math10 if you want to go into You need to take Math10 if you want to go into advanced math courses in grades 11 and 12.advanced math courses in grades 11 and 12.

SUGGESTED ROUTES THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS DEPENDING ON INITIAL COMPETENCY, ABILITY LEVEL, AND POST-SECONDARY PLANS:

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

For students who may not have met the grade 9 mathematics outcomes and plan to pursue a post secondary program that does not have a mathematics pre-requisite:

Mathematics Essentials 10 Mathematics Essentials 11

For students who have met the grade 9 mathematics outcomes and plan to pursue a post secondary program that does not have a mathematics pre-requisite:

Mathematics Foundations 10 Mathematics Foundations 11 Mathematics Foundations 12 Math for the Workplace 12

For students who have met the grade 9 mathematics outcomes and plan to pursue a post secondary program that has a mathematics pre-requisite of Academic Mathematics 12: (Example: Business* and Nursing)

Mathematics 10 Academic Mathematics 11 Academic Mathematics 12 Academic

For students who have met the grade 9 mathematics outcomes and plan to take a post secondary program that has a mathematics pre-requisite of Pre-Calculus 12: ( Example: Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business*)

Mathematics 10 Academic Advanced Mathematics 11 andAdvanced Mathematics 12

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 12Calculus 12 (Optional)

Step #3:Step #3: You must pick 1 ScienceYou must pick 1 ScienceScience 10Science 10Sciences 10FSciences 10F

Step #4:Step #4: You must pick 1 Arts EducationYou must pick 1 Arts EducationArt 10Art 10 – learn to draw and paint, sculpt – learn to draw and paint, sculpt Music 10Music 10 – currently play in school band or are – currently play in school band or are taking music classestaking music classesDrama 10Drama 10 – don’t mind getting up in front of the – don’t mind getting up in front of the classclassArts Dramatiques 10F-Arts Dramatiques 10F- don’t mind getting up in don’t mind getting up in front of the class and speaking in Frenchfront of the class and speaking in FrenchDance 11Dance 11 – you like to dance – you like to dance

Step #5:Step #5: You must pick a Physical Education CourseYou must pick a Physical Education Course

Phys Ed 10Phys Ed 10Physically Active Lifestyles 11 (PAL11)Physically Active Lifestyles 11 (PAL11)Mode de Vie Actif 11F (MVA11F)Mode de Vie Actif 11F (MVA11F)Dance 11Dance 11Yoga 11Yoga 11

Step #6:Step #6: You must pick 3 elective courses so that You must pick 3 elective courses so that your total course load is 8 full credits, remembering that -your total course load is 8 full credits, remembering that -

•English 10 Plus equals 2 creditsEnglish 10 Plus equals 2 credits

•Make sure one course of the 8 is coded as a Make sure one course of the 8 is coded as a grade 11 coursegrade 11 course

•You can take an additional Arts Education course You can take an additional Arts Education course or Phys Ed course as an electiveor Phys Ed course as an elective

•Francais 10F is a required course for Immersion Francais 10F is a required course for Immersion studentsstudents

Congratulations!Congratulations!

You have just finished making tentative course You have just finished making tentative course selections for next year at Citadel High.selections for next year at Citadel High.

Please take this sheet home, along with the Course Please take this sheet home, along with the Course Selection Book, and discuss your course selections Selection Book, and discuss your course selections with your parents/guardians.with your parents/guardians.

Your Guidance Counsellor will fill out your formal Your Guidance Counsellor will fill out your formal courses selection sheets with you in the near future.courses selection sheets with you in the near future.