Grade 9 Registration

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Grade 9 Registration

• Citadel High School

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Registration and Course Selection

• How High School Works
• Special Programs
• Course Identification
• What You Need to Graduate
• Academic Planning
• What Happens Next
• Choosing Your Courses

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How High School Works

• Semestering
• All grade 10 students will take 8 courses next
  year 4 per semester
• 1st semester Sept to Jan write exams
• 2nd semester Feb to June write exams
• Classes
• Have 4 courses every day (ave. 75 min.)
• Every class will potentially have a different set
  of students - dont pick a course because your
  friend is in it (you probably wont be in the
  same class)

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• Attendance
• If you miss more than 12 classes, you can be
  removed from that class
• If you are removed from 2 classes, you can be
  removed from that semester
• Passing or Failing
• If you fail a course, it doesnt mean you fail
  the year, it just means you may have to take that
  course again
• All students need to meet the N.S. graduation
  requirements in order to graduate (this will be
  explained later).
• French Immersion students need to complete the
  required number of credits to receive a French
  Immersion certificate

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Programs

• The following programs will be available at
  Citadel High
• International Baccalaureate
• Both English and French Immersion
• Options and Opportunities
• French Immersion
• English Program

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International Baccalaureate

• 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.
• If you wish to complete the IB Diploma Program
  students should take the preparatory courses
  offered in grade 10.

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The IB Student

• 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.
• On your course selection sheet you will select
  the 5 IB Prep courses (either English IB Prep or
  Immersion IB Prep) plus 3 others. Separate
  meetings will then occur with the IB coordinator,
  you and your parents.

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Options and Opportunities

• 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 an important part of
  O2, allowing students to explore a variety of
  careers. O2 field trips completed this year
  include
• Advanced Precision- a machine shop
• Halifax Dockyard
• HMCS Moncton
• Canadian College of Massage Hydrotherapy
• NS Power- Tufts Cove
• FEED Nova Scotia
• St. Josephs Early Childhood Education Centre
• Halifax International Airport Authority

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The O2 Student

• 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 the trades
• Who prefer hands on learning opportunities
• Who prefer smaller class sizes
• Separate meetings will occur with the O2
  coordinator, you, and your parents before you do
  course selection for O2. For now , do regular
  course selection.

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French Immersion

• Students must complete at least 9 French
  Immersion credits in order to receive a French
  Immersion certificate
• Students in the French Immersion program must
  complete the following courses
• Francais 10 Grade 10
• Francais 11 Grade 11
• Francais 12 Grade 12

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Compulsory Credits for French Immersion Students

• In addition to Francais 10, 4 French Immersion
  credits are available to students in their Grade
  10 year. Students should take a minimum of 3 of
  the following
• Sciences 10
• Histoire 10
• Arts Dramatiques 10
• Mathematiques 10

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Course Identification

• Courses are identified using the following
• Subject English, Math, History, etc.
• Grade Level 10, 11, or 12
• Credit Type
• Advanced Demonstrated exceptional achievement or
  academic ability
• Academic Demonstrated good achievement or
  academic ability
• Open
• Graduation
• Credit Value
• 1.0 Full Credit

Ex History 10 Academic 1.0 credit
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Graduation Requirements

• 18 full credits are required to graduate from a
  Nova Scotia High School
• 13 are compulsory credits
• 5 are elective credits
• Maximum 7 grade 10-coded credits
• Minimum 5 grade 12-coded credits

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13 Compulsory Credits

• 3 English
• 2 Math
• 2 Science
• 2 Technology (Extra Math/Science)
• 1 Fine Arts
• 1 Physical Activity (PAL, Dance or Phys Ed)
• 1 Canadian History
• 1 Global Studies

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Compulsory Credits

• English - 3 credits required, one from each
  grade level. All grade 10 students must take a
  grade 10 English course.
• Mathematics -2 required credits from different
  grade levels. All grade 10 students must take a
  grade 10 math course.

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Compulsory Credits

• Science - 2 required a first science credit
  plus any other science course. All grade 10
  students should take Science 10 - it is a first
  science credit.
• Technology - 2 required credits from either
  Technology, Science (above the 2 required science
  credits), Math (above the 2 required math
  credits) or any combination of the 3 (Math,
  Science, or Technology.

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Compulsory Credits

• Fine Arts - 1 required credit from either Art,
  Music, Drama, or Dance. All grade 10 students
  should take a fine arts credit.
• Physical Education -1 required credit from
  PAL11, Dance 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, or Phys Ed
  Leadership 12, Grade 10 students should choose
  from Phys Ed 10, PAL 11 or Dance 11 to complete
  this requirement.

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Compulsory Credits

• Canadian History - 1 required credit from
  eitherMikmaq Studies 10, Canadian History 11
  Histoire du Canadien 11F, African Canadian
  Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11. Any Grade 10
  student interested in completing the Canadian
  History requirement should choose Mikmaq Studies
  10. Most students wanting to complete their
  French Immersion certificate will usually select
  Histoire du Canadien 11F in grade 11
• Global Studies - 1 required credit from either
  Global History 12, Global Geography 12, or
  Geographie Planetaires 12. The Global Studies
  credit is completed in the students Grade 12
  year.

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Academic Support

• Citadel High offers a number of supports for
  students experiencing academic difficulties
• Learning Strategies 11 (credit) For students who
  require additional learning skills and strategies
  to succeed in high school
• Resource (non-credit) For students who require
  adaptations to meet course outcomes
• Learning Center (non-credit) For students who
  require a program plan with individualized
  outcomes
• Student Support Room For students who may seek
  extra-help in any subject area

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Academic Planning

• Due to the diverse entrance requirements of
  post-secondary institutions, students should
  develop an academic plan that is both realistic
  and attainable.
• Students can explore career and post-secondary
  options by
• Talking with parents and guardians
• Visiting their guidance counsellor
• Accessing the virtual guidance office
• http//chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo
• Exploring Internet and print resources

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• It is important to pick the right courses for
  you. You usually cant change courses once you
  get your timetable in the fall.
• Try to pick courses because
• You are interested in the topic
• You need the course to graduate
• You need the course to complete the French
  Immersion certificate
• You need the course to do the things you think
  you want to do
• You have the ability to do the course

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What Happens Next

• Students should review their course builder and
  course selection sheet with their
  Parents/Guardians. It is important to make
  decisions that will allow you to experience
  success. The full course selection book can be
  found on the Citadel High home page in the
  drop-down menu.
• http//www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/
• Junior High counsellors will assist each student
  in completing their formal course selection sheet
  which will then be sent home for parental
  approval and signature.

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What Happens Next(Next)

• Grade 9 Math and English teachers will make
  recommendations for you regarding proper
  placement for next year. These recommendations
  will appear on the back of the course selection
  sheet. If your wish to pursue alternative course
  selections, please have your folks sign in the
  indicated space.
• Forms will be returned to the Junior High
  counsellor sometime in February and then
  forwarded to Citadel High school.
• You will receive your timetable on your first
  day at Citadel High.

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Using your Course Builder

• For students thinking about IB, see the note at
  the top of the Grade 10 Course Builder.
• Lets begin.
• Step 1 You must pick 1 English
• English 10 (1 credit)
• English 10 Plus (2 credits) need a little bit
  of extra time
• English/Second Language 10 (1 credit) English
  is not your first language neither is French

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• Step 2 You must pick 1 Math
• Math 10
• Mathematiques 10F
• Math 10 Plus (2 credits) - need a little bit of
  extra time
• Math Foundations 10 You find grade 9 math hard
  and you probably wont be entering a career after
  high school that uses math
• Math Essentials 10 you may not meet the
  outcomes of your grade 9 math course
• You need to take either Math10, Mathematiques 10F
  or Math 10 Plus if you want to go into advanced
  math courses.

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Suggested Routes through High School Math

• A student who wishes to obtain a High School
  diploma and then
• Enter the workforce or an apprenticeship program
• Apply to Community College or a private college
  (most programs)
• Apply to a Bachelor of Arts program at most
  universities
• Needs Any 2 math credits from different grade
  levels

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Suggested Routes through High School Math

• A student who wishes to obtain a High School
  diploma and then
• Apply to Community College or a private college
  (some programs)
• Apply to university for a Bachelor of Commerce,
  Bachelor of Nursing, or Bachelor of Health
  Science
• Needs 3 academic math credits, 1 from each grade
  level
• Ex.
• Math 10 (or 10F or 10 Plus), Math 11 and Math 12

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Suggested Routes through High School Math

• A student who wishes to obtain a High School
  diploma and then
• Apply to university for a Bachelor of Science,
  Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computing
  Science, Bachelor of Commerce (some), or Bachelor
  of Health Science (some)
• Needs 4 math credits, 1 from each grade level
  plus
• Pre-Calculus 12
• Ex.
• Math 10 (or 10F or 10 Plus), Advanced Math 11,
  Advanced Math 12, and Pre-Calculus 12
• (Calculus 12 is optional)

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• Step 3 You must pick 1 Science
• Science 10
• Sciences 10F
• Science 10 A/B you find math and science
  difficult and you dont plan to take science
  after high school
• Step 4 You must pick 1 Arts Education
• Art 10 like to draw and paint
• Music 10 currently play in school band or are
  taking music classes
• Drama 10 dont mind getting up in front of the
  class
• Arts Dramatiques 10F- dont mind getting up in
  front of the class and speaking in French
• Dance 11 you like to dance

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• Step 5You must pick 4 elective courses so that
  your total course load is 8 full credits,
  remembering that
• English 10 Plus and Math 10 plus equal 2 credits
  each
• Make sure one course of the 8 is coded as a grade
  11 course
• You can take an additional Arts Education course
  as an elective
• Francais 10F is a required course for Immersion
  students

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• Congratulations! You have just finished making
  tentative course selections for next year at
  Citadel High.
• Please take this sheet home, along with the
  course description sheets, and discuss your
  course selections with your parents/guardians.
• Your Guidance Counsellor will fill out your
  formal courses selection sheets with you in the
  near future.