Holy Cross Catholic AcademyCourse Selection Grade 9 to Grade 10

Are You Ready for Grade 10?

Diploma Requirements

Compulsory Credits (Total of 18) 4 credits in English (1 credit per

grade) 1 credit in French as a second

language 3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1

credit in Grade 11 or 12) 2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian History (Gr. 10) 1 credit in Canadian Geography (Gr.

9) 1 credit in the Arts (Art, Dance,

Drama, Music) 1 credit in Health and Physical

Education .5 credit in Civics (Gr. 10) .5 credit in Career Studies (Gr. 10)

Diploma Requirements continued…

Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or a Third Language, or a Social Science, or Canadian and World Studies, guidance and career education, or Coop Ed.**

Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (Music, Visual Arts, or Drama), or Coop Ed.**

Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (Grades 9-12), or Coop Ed.**

Religion Credits: Total of 4 Optional Credits: Total of 8 courses of the student’s choice, selected from the full

list of course available in the school

Diploma Requirements continued…

Successful in Grade 10 Reading and Writing Literacy Test (OSSLT)

40 hours Community Service **a maximum of 2 credits in

cooperative education can count as a compulsory credit (Group 1, 2, 3)

Grade 10 Programme

Compulsory: (Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed)

English Religion (Open) Mathematics Science Canadian History Careers (.5/Open) Civics (.5/Open)

Electives: (Students will choose two of the following)

Dance Drama Music –Instrumental Visual Arts Business Physical Education Learning Strategies French Italian Intro to Computer Studies Construction Transportation Technology Cosmetology Hospitality and Tourism Baking

1. What is Coop?

It’s a way to earn credits while gaining experience in

the workplace.

2. Who can take Coop?Any student in Grade 11 or 12.

3. How do you apply?

Enter Coop as your FIRST CHOICE on the Course Selection Form in January. You will then be interviewed in the spring for the upcoming school year.

4. Types of placements students have attended

* Auto Mechanics *Aircraft Mechanics

* Veterinary Hospitals * Dental / Medical Offices

* Elementary Schools * Retail * Law Firms

* Computer Programming * Hair Salons * Radio & Television

* Restaurants * Bakeries * Army Reserves

5. Accelerated programmes &

Special Coop Programmes

* Electrical * Plumbing * Carpentry * Chef

* ECE * Hospital * Police * Army Reserves

* Heating & Air Conditioning * CNC

TOP 10 REASONS TO TAKE COOP

10. students are offered part-time or summer employment

9. sometimes students receive honorariums during Coop 8. students are offered full-time positions after they have finished school

7. Coop experience can be put on a resume (especially in fields that are difficult to get into) 6. hours and skills mastered can be used for apprenticeship trade requirements in the future

2. employers are often happy to be used as references for Coop students.

1. Coop IS FUN!

3. colleges & universities may see these placements as valid experience to help you get into specialized fields

4. acquire connections for networking in your chosen field

5. you can increase your average Coop is worth 2, or 3, or 4 credits on your report card

Grade 10Course Academic Applied Locally

DevelopedOpen

English ENG2D1ENG2DE

ENG2P1 ENG2L1

Religion HRE201HRE2OE

Math MPM2D1MPM2DE

MFM2P1 MAT2L1

Science SNC2D1SNC2DE

SNC2P1 SNC2L1

Canadian History

CHC2D1CHC2DE

CHC2P1 CHC2L1

Civics/Careers

CHV201GLC201

Pick 2 options *Pick 2 alternatives

*

How does a student choose

courses?

Course Selection is NOT to be completed alone. You must consider the following:

o Speak with your subject teachers for recommendations

o Discuss with parents/guardianso Review the course calendar (on-line) and carefully

read course descriptions/course requirementso Research, gather information about post-secondary

requirements o Understand all your options and requirements for

graduation, including world of work, apprenticeship, college, university

o Do you have the required prerequisite for the course?

o Meet with your Guidance Counsellor

How does a student choose

courses?

Failures and compulsory courses as well as achieving 30 credits are the top priority of Course Selection

Any possible compulsory course failures must be included in your Course Selection form

Post-Secondary requirements must be considered and explored

Catching Up?

Must repeat compulsory failures

Alternatives will replace after Summer School results have been confirmed

Remember that Summer School courses may not be available due to low enrolment

Catching Up continued… Failing marks under 35%: Summer

School course is all day for 4 weeks Failing marks 35% to 49%: Summer

School course is all day for 2 weeks Compulsory Courses are offered

during Summer School and a few electives (all courses are subject to enrolment)

No bussing during Summer School

Alternatives Choose 2 alternatives Alternatives may be used…so

choose wiselyAlternatives are used for the

following reasons: Conflicts Cancelled courses Summer School Credits earned and

timetable needs to be adjusted

Course Selection & Fees Course

Selection Sheet Student Activity

Fee - $112.00 Due: Week of

18 January(To your Homeroom Teacher)

Course Verification

Spring 2010 – Course Verification

check your printout carefully

Correct any errorsMake any changes

Course Selection Assistance

Guidance Counsellors will be available during all 3 lunches in the Guidance office to assist with course selection

Monday 11 January to Friday 15 January 2010

Thank you!