Queen Elizabeth High School

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Welcome
To The
Grade 10 11
Parent Meeting
February 24, 2009
Courage, Honour, Strength
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Course Selection

• High School - Review
• Choosing Courses
• Credit Types
• Course Identification
• Meeting Graduation Requirements
• Academic Planning
• Timing

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Student Services
Community Services School Social Workers Student
Support Workers Teen Health Centre YMCA Newcomer
Youth Services Educational/Learning
Support Learning Center and Resource School
Psychologist SLD support worker APSEA Speech
Language Pathologist Guidance Services
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Guidance Services
The Counsellors
A - F plus Mc ? Ms. C. Borden G M
? Ms. S. Creaser N Z plus Mac ? Mr. T.
Brumwell
Courage, Honour, Strength
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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/
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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
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Day by day - Classes 4 courses every day ( 75
min.) 2 in the morning 2 in the afternoon
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Daily Timetable
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Attendance The most important factor in
determining student success.
Study 10 minutes per grade Grade 10 - 100
minutes Grade 11 110 minutes Grade 12 120
minutes
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Course Selection

• High School - Review
• Choosing Courses
• Credit Types
• Course Identification
• Meeting Graduation Requirements
• Academic Planning
• Timing

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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.
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Course Selection

• Choosing Courses
• Credit Types
• Course Identification
• Meeting Graduation Requirements
• Academic Planning
• Timing

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Credit Types

• There are 4 credit types
• Advanced (Accepted by all post-secondary
  institutions)
• Demonstrated exceptional achievement or
  academic ability
• Academic(Accepted by all post-secondary
  institutions)
• Demonstrated good achievement or academic
  ability
• Open (Accepted by some post-secondary
  institutions)
• Graduation (Accepted by some post-secondary
  institutions)

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Course Selection

• Choosing Courses
• Credit Types
• Course Identification
• Meeting Graduation Requirements
• Academic Planning
• Timing

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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
• Academic
• Open
• Graduation
• Credit Value - 1.0 Full Credit

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Course Selection

• Choosing Courses
• Credit Types
• Course Identification
• Meeting Graduation Requirements
• Academic Planning
• Timing

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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

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13 Compulsory Credits
3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 Other
(Technology/Math/Science) 1 Fine Arts 1 Canadian
History 1 Global Studies For students currently
in Grade 10 1 Physical Activity (PAL, Dance or
Phys Ed) For students currently in Grade 11 1
Physical Activity (PAL, Dance or Phys Ed) or 1
CLM/PAL (0.5 credits each)
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English

• 3 credits required, one from each grade level
• All grade 11 students must take either
• Advanced English 11 (Advanced)
• English 11 (Academic)
• English/Second Language 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.

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Mathematics
2 required credits from different grade
levels All grade 11 students should take
either Advanced Math 11 Math 11 (Academic) Math
Foundations 11 (Graduation) Math Essentials 11
(Graduation) Grade 12 students are not required
to select a grade 12 math unless they need the
course to meet graduation or specific
post-secondary requirements.
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Science
2 required credits 1 first science credit from
either Science 10, Chemistry, Biology,
Physics 1 other science course All grade 11
students should take a second compulsory science
credit. Grade 12 students are not required to
select a grade 12 science credit unless they need
the course to meet graduation or specific
post-secondary requirements.
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Other Credits Technology/Math/Science

• 2 required credits from either
• Technology
• Additional Science above the 2 required
  compulsory science credits
• Additional Math above the 2 required
  compulsory math credits

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Fine Arts

• 1 required credit from either
• Art
• Music
• Drama
• Dance
• Grade 11 and 12 students who have not yet
  completed the Fine Arts requirement should take a
  fine arts course.

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Physical Activity
Students currently in Grade 10 require 1
Physical Activity credit (from Physically Active
Living 11, Dance 11, or Phys Ed)
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CLM/PAL
Students currently in Grade 11 require 1
required credit from two 0.5 credit courses
CLM11 Career and Life Management 11 and PAL11
Physically Active Lifestyles
OR 1 Physical Activity credit (from Physically
Active Living 11, Dance 11, or Phys Ed)
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Canadian History

• One required credit from either
• Mikmaq Studies 10
• Canadian History 11 or Histoire du Canada 11F
• African Canadian Studies 11
• Gaelic Studies 11
• Grade 11 and 12 students who have not yet
  completed the Canadian History requirement should
  take 1 of the above courses.

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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
  students Grade 12 year.

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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
• Français 10 Grade 10
• Français 11 Grade 11
• Français 12 Grade 12

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Academic Support
Citadel High offers a number of programs to
support student learning. Learning Strategies 11
and 12 (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 Centre (non-credit) For
students who require a program plan with
individualized outcomes
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Course Selection

• Choosing Courses
• Credit Types
• Course Identification
• Meeting Graduation Requirements
• Academic Planning
• Timing

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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 - VGO http//chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo Explor
ing Internet and print resources
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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 4
other academic courses Bachelor of
Science English, Pre-Calculus Math, 2 Sciences
1 other academic course Bachelor of
Commerce English, Mathematics (in some cases
Pre-Calculus) 3 other academic courses
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University
Bachelor of Engineering English, Pre-Calculus
Math, Chemistry, Physics 1 other academic
course Bachelor of Computer Science English,
Pre-Calculus Math 3 other academic
courses Bachelor of Nursing English, Math
(Academic), Chemistry, Biology 1 other academic
course 
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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
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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 (NSCC) 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 (NSCC) 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
• Example - Math 10 (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
• Example
• Gr. 10 year Math 10 (or 10 Plus)
• Gr. 11 year Adv. Math 11 and Adv. Math 12
• Gr. 12 year Pre-Calculus 12 (Calculus 12 is
  optional)

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Suggested Routes Still Provide Flexibility
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Math Essentials 10
Math Essentials 11
Math for the Workplace 12
Math Foundations 12
Math Foundations 10
Math Foundations 11
Math 10/Math 10 Plus
Academic Math 11
Academic Math 12
Math 10
Pre-Calculus
Advanced Math 11
Advanced Math 12
Calculus
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Course Selection

• Choosing Courses
• Credit Types
• Course Identification
• Meeting Graduation Requirements
• Academic Planning
• Timing

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What Happens Next
The Course Selection Process 3 Steps Where we are
NOW
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Step 1 January- February 2009

• Online Course Selection Tutorial Shown in
  English classes
• Students receive Course Selection Materials
  Course Selection Book, Course Selection Sheet,
  Career Info, etc.
• Students (and parents) can go online in George
  to begin the process

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Step 2 January February

• Computer Lab Sessions with Counsellors
• Students complete a draft pick of courses with
  counsellors present to assist.
• Students can try this at home make changes
  show parents

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Step 3 March

• Meet with Counsellors One on One
• Confirm Course Selections and make changes or
  special requests
• Students receive Final Course Selection Sheet
  to take home for parent signature.

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Things 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. It is
  critical that that students chose wisely as
  course changes will based on academic need and
  course availablity. If a course change is
  necessary, deadlines for course change requests
  must be respected.

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Further Questions or Concerns

• Please feel free to contact one of the following
  if you have any questions
• Guidance Counsellors
• Cherie Borden (A-F Mc) bordenc_at_hrsb.ns.ca
• Sue Creaser (G-M) screaser_at_hrsb.ns.ca
• Trevor Brumwell (N-Z Mac) tbrumwell_at_hrsb.ns.ca
• International Baccalaureate
• Ian Morrison (morrison_at_staff.ednet.ns.ca)
• Co-op
• Trevor Doyle (tjdoyle_at_staff.ednet.ns.ca)
• Options and Opportunities O2
• Bruce MacKay (bmackay2_at_staff.ednet.ns.ca )

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• Grade 10 and 11 Parent Meeting
• Tuesday, February 24th
• 700-830pm
• Plenary Session Location-Cafeteria
• Introductions
• Grade 11 and 12 Years
• Course Selection
• Program and Supports
• Question and Answer Sessions

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