Welcome to Charles P' Allen Highs

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2009
Welcome to Charles P. Allen Highs Grade 10/11
Parent Information Session
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Student Services
Ms. Donna Bonner - Secretary Mr. John Jennings -
Counsellor Mr. Charles Sutton - Counsellor
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Guidance Services

• Within Student Services, Counsellors offer the
  following
• Personal and Group Counselling
• Career Awareness Development
• Academic Counselling
• Post-secondary planning
• Registration Course Selection

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Registration Course Selection

• Course Selection Booklet
• Special Programs
• Academic Planning
• Academies of Learning
• Post-Secondary Requirements
• Chosing Courses
• Graduation Requirements
• Navigating the Math Route
• What Happens When

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Course Selection Keys

• Explore the Course Selection Handbook. It
  includes
• Special programs FI, IB, O2
• Academies of Learning
• Details on NS Grad Requirements
• List of all courses offered at CPA
• Consider post-secondary goals
• Consider academic ability when selecting courses
  recommendations from teachers

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Programs

• The following special programs are available at
  CPA
• French Immersion
• International Baccalaureate
• Grade 11 entry point
• English or Bilingual certificate available
• Options and Opportunities
• Grade 10 entry point

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French Immersion

• Students must complete at least 9 French
  Immersion (FI) credits in order to receive a FI
  certificate.
• Grade 10 FI courses are also designed to be
  suitable as diploma prep courses for the IB
  program
• Students in the FI program must complete
• Francais-Immersion 10 Grade 10
• Francais-Immersion 11 Grade 11
• Francais-Immersion 12 Grade 12

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French Immersion
In addition students must take a minimum of 6
from the following courses

• Sciences10F
• Histoire Ancient 10F
• Mathematiques 10F
• Arts Dramatiques 10F

• Biologie 11F
• Histoire Canadienne 11F
• Histoire Planetaire 12F
• Droit 12F

Due to staffing considerations, many upper level
French Immersion courses may be offered only
every second year starting in 2009-2010.
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International Baccalaureate
The IB Diploma Program is an internationally
recognized course of study, that has a grade 11
entry point. The IB program develops students
who are

• Inquirers, thinkers, and communicators (written
  and oral)
• Open-minded and reflective
• Willing to take on challenges and act with
  integrity
• Motivated learners who interact effectively with
  others
• Committed and organized

IB
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International Baccalaureate
Students wishing to complete the IB Diploma
Program should take the preparatory courses
offered in grade 10 (coded as Diploma Prep).
Taking d. prep doesnt mean students have to
take IB in grade 1112, and students who do not
select d. prep can still enter IB.
IB
Further inquiries should be made to the IB
Coordinator Ms. Jennifer Williams 832-8964 ext.
1008
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Options and Opportunities
O2 is a program designed to help students work
toward a career or occupation. Community Based
Learning or Cooperative Education is a major
component of O2, allowing students to explore a
variety of careers.

• O2 is appropriate for students who
• Wish to explore or develop skills in a community
  setting
• Are interested in a career in the trades
• Who prefer hands-on learning opportunities
• Who prefer smaller class sizes
• Entrance to the O2 program occurs in the
  students grade 10 year.

O2
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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.
Nova Scotia High School graduation requirements
are not aligned with post-secondary requirements.
This may become a factor in course selection in
a students grade 11 and 12 year.
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Academic Planning

• Students/Parents can explore career and
  post-secondary options by
• Registering for Parents as Career Coaches
• www.parentsascareercoaches.ca
• Visiting their guidance counsellor
• Exploring internet resources such as

www.careercruising.com user name
cpahs password careers
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Academies of Learning

• Academies of Learning are intended to help
  students figure out the many courses/paths
  available to them at the high school level. Each
  Academy includes
• a short description
• typical career opportunities
• interests and abilities of students
• These Academies should allow students to gain an
  insight on typical career opportunities and
  applicable courses.

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Entrepreneurship  
Accounting  
Business
Info Processing  
Computer, Trades Tech.
Design  
 
 
Economics  
Marketing  
Communication  
Programming  
Sport Medicine  
Athletic Training
Health Science Recreation
Engineering  
Environment  
Science Engineering
Future Career Goals
Recreation Mang.  
Health Services  
Literature  
Hospitality  
Languages  
Tourism  
Sales Service
Music  
Applied Fine Arts
Humanities
Politics Law  
Visual Arts  
Social Studies  
Entrepreneurship  
Theater  
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Academies of Learning

• Business
• Computer, Trades, and Technology
• Science and Engineering
• Humanities
• Sales and Service
• Applied and Fine Arts
• Health Science and Recreation

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Post Secondary Study
Students should consider their post-secondary
requirements (site and program) in order to pick
the appropriate courses.

• Check for prerequisites need by
• Checking university websites
• Attending post-secondary day, campus open-houses
  and individual institutional visits
• Talk to the guidance counselors

Reverse Engineer - Work backwards from your goal
to choose your courses
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University

• Grade 12 students usually apply to university at
  the end of the first semester. Some grade 11
  marks are used in conjunction with the first
  semester grade 12 marks to determine admission
  averages and award scholarships.
• Typical requirements for several post-secondary
  programs (all courses are at the grade 12 level)
• Bachelor of Arts English and four other
  academic courses
• Bachelor of Science English, Pre-Calculus, two
  Sciences and one other academic course

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University

• Bachelor of Engineering English, Pre-Calculus,
  Chemistry, Physics and one other academic course
• Bachelor of Computer Science English,
  Pre-Calculus and three other academic courses
• Bachelor of Nursing English, Math, Chemistry,
  Biology and one other academic course
• Bachelor of Commerce English, Mathematics (in
  some cases, Pre-Calculus) plus three academic
  courses

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N. S. Community College
The Nova Scotia Community College requires a
grade 12 diploma and may require specific subject
requirements depending on the program students
are interested in. Students are able to apply to
NSCC in their grade 11 year. Admission is on a
first come first served basis. Programs
Offered -Applied Arts New Media -Transportatio
n -Information Technology -Technology -Energy
-Natural Resources -Tourism Culinary -Geomatic
s -Health Human Services -Manufacturing -Constr
uction
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Choosing Courses

• Consider academic ability when selecting courses
• Recommendations from Grade 10 Math teachers
• Due to the important nature of grade 12 courses
  (university consideration) students should limit
  the number of grade 12 courses selected in their
  grade 11 year)

Students need to ensure selections meet NS high
School graduation requirements and post-secondary
requirements (program and institution)
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Choosing Courses

• Course changes are very difficult to entertain
  once selections have been made due to limited
  staffing (staffing is based on the students
  selection). Course changes will be accommodated
  until late spring, or if students are not
  successful in their studies.
• Students are choosing courses for the year and
  they do not have a choice of the semester in
  which the course falls.
• Grade 11 students are required to register for 7
  courses.

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Graduation Requirements

• 18 credits are required to graduate from High
  School
• 13 compulsory credits
• 5 elective credits

Maximum 7 grade 10 coded credits Minimum 5 grade
12 coded credits
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Graduation Requirements

• 13 Compulsory Credits
• 3 English one from each grade level
• 2 Math from two different grade levels
• 2 Science Science10 and one other
• 2 Technology (extra Math/Science)
• 1 Fine Arts
• 1 Physical Education
• 1 Canadian History
• 1 Global Studies

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Compulsory Credits English

• 3 credits - one from each grade level
• All grade 11 students must take either
• English 11 (Academic)
• English as a Second Language 11 (Academic)
• English Communications 11 (Graduation)
• All grade 12 students must take either
• English 12 African Heritage (Academic)
• English 12 (Academic)
• English Communications 12 (Graduation)

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Compulsory Credits Mathematics

• 2 credits - from different grade levels
• All grade 11 students must take either
• Advanced Math 11 Advanced Math 12
• 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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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 or Private College (most
  programs)
• Apply to a Bachelor of Arts program at most
  universities

Needs two math credits from different grade
levels i.e. needs only to fulfill the N.S. High
School graduation requirements
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High School Math

• A student who wishes to obtain a High School
  Diploma and then apply to
• Community or Private College (some programs)
• University for a
• Bachelor of Commerce (some programs)
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Health Science (some)

Needs three academic math credits - one from each
grade level Grade 10 Math 10 Grade 11 Math
11 Grade 12 Math 12
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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)
• Bachelor of Health Science (some)

Needs 4 Academic/Advanced math credits - 1 from
each grade level plus Pre-Calculus 12 Grade 10
Math 10 Grade 11 Advanced Math 11, Advanced Math
12 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Calculus 12 is an
optional 5th math course
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Routes Still Provide Flexibility
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Math Essentials 10
Math Essentials 11
Math for the Work Place 12
Math Foundations 10
Math Foundations 11
Math 10
Academic Math 11
Academic Math 12
Advanced Math 11
Pre-Calculus 12
Advanced Math 12
Calculus 12
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Compulsory Credits Science

• 2 required credits
• 1 credit from either
• Science 10
• Chemistry, Biology or Physics
• 1 other science credit
• Chemistry, Physics or Biology
• Oceans 11, Human Biology 11 or Geology 12
• 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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Compulsory Credits Technology

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

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Compulsory Credits Fine Arts

• 1 required credit from either
• Art 10
• Music 10
• Drama 10/Arts Dramatiques 10F
• Dance 11
• Grade 11 and 12 students who have not yet
  completed the Fine Arts requirement should select
  from the above courses.

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Compulsory Credits Physical Education

• 1 credit from either
• Dance 11
• Fitness Leadership 11
• Martial Arts 11
• Physically Active Living 11
• Physical Education 11
• Physical Education Leadership 12
• Grade 11 and 12 students who have not yet
  completed the physical education requirement
  should select one of the above courses.
• CLM11/PAL11 meet the Physical Ed. requirement.

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Compulsory Credits Canadian History

• 1 credit from either
• Mikmaq Studies 10
• Canadian History 11 or Histoire Canadienne 11
• African Canadian Studies 11
• Grade 11 and 12 students who have not yet
  completed the Canadian History requirement should
  select from the above courses.

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Compulsory Credits Global Studies

• 1 required credit from either
• Global History 12 or Histoire Planetaire 12F
• Global Geography 12
• The Global Studies credit can be completed in
  either the students grade 11 or 12 year.

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What Happens Next
Students will be receiving their course selection
booklet during the last 2 weeks of February.
Parents/Guardians should review the guide,
discuss course selection with their son or
daughter, and assist in the completion of the
course selection sheet. It is important to make
decisions that will allow your child to
experience success. Signed sheets must be
returned to the classroom teacher where they
received their booklet. Deadline is Tuesday
March 24th.
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What Happens Next

• During the month of April school counsellors will
  assist each student through individual meetings
  - making sure selected courses allow the student
  to meet graduation and program requirements. If
  changes must occur, sheets will be sent back home
  for the appropriate signature.
• Counsellors will individually meet all potential
  graduates in the fall of their senior year to
  review course selection. A parent information
  session will also be held at that time to discuss
  post-secondary information, scholarships and
  timing.

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Further Questions or Concerns
Please feel contact any of the following if you
have any concerns or questions GuidanceCharles
Sutton (Surnames A-K) 832-8964 ext. 5John
Jennings (Surnames L-Z) 832-8964 ext.
6 AdministrationPeter MacDonald, V.P.(Surnames
A-K) - 832-8964 ext. 3Valerie Simmons, V.P.
(Surnames L-Z) - 832-8964 ext. 4Jeff Lewis,
Principal (Surnames A-Z) - 832-8964 ext. 2
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