GRADE 10 TO 11 REGISTRATION2013/2014

Centennial High Centennial High SchoolSchool

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

• Centennial Course Guide with Planner

• Transcript• First semester report cards

ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAMinimum of 100 creditsEnglish Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2Math 20-1, Math 20-2, or Math 20-3Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20,

Science 20, or Science 24Physical Education 10Career and Life Management (CALM)

ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

10 credits in any combination from:- Career and Technology Studies (CTS)- Fine Arts- Second Languages- Phys. Ed. 20 and/or 30

10 credits in any 30-level course (besides English and Social)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT

Total of 80 Credits including the following: Course Eligible

Sequences

Minimum Credits

English Language Arts Social Studies Mathematics Science Physical Education CALM

30-4/20-2 20-4/10-2 20-4/10-3 20-4 /14 10 20

3 Credits3 Credits

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTTotal of 80 Credits including the following:

Course Eligible Sequences

Minimum Credits

Knowledge and Employability Occupational courses, orCareer and Technology Studies (CTS), orLocally developed course with an occupational focus

30 level 5 credits

ANDKnowledge and Employability Workplace Practicum course, orWork Experience course, orGreen Certificate course

30 level 5 credits

ORRegistered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) course

30 level 5 credits

COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS• Recommendations are in the

Registration Guide• Review teacher recommendations that

are on the January report card• A 50% indicates that the student may

not be successful at the next level

• Students are placed in courses that teachers have recommended

COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS• Correct academic placement is

critical !• It is often extremely difficult to change

levels once a semester has started• Give serious consideration to

complementary course selections - changes later are often extremely difficult

COURSE SEQUENCING• A Grade 11 student requesting a course

above grade level (Bio 30, Chem 30, or Physics 30) must have 80%+ in the pre-requisite course & teacher recommendation

• Students will need to see their counsellor to discuss this

• Acceptance into the course is always dependent on available space

• Students wishing to upgrade a mark must do so at Summer School or on-line

ENGLISH

Grade 10 Courses ELA 10-1 (5) ELA 20-1 (5) ELA 30-1 (5)

ELA 10-2 (5) ELA 20-2 (5) ELA 30-2 (5) ELA 10-4 (5) ELA 20-4 (5) ELA 30-4 (5)

65%+

50%+ 50%+

65%+

75%+

75%+

75%+

75%+ 75%+

50%+ 50%+

75%+ 40%+ 40%+

40%+ 40%+

SOCIAL STUDIES

Social Social Social Studies 10-1 Studies 20-1 Studies 30-1 (5) (5) (5) Social Social Social Studies 10-2 Studies 20-2 Studies 30-2 (5) (5) (5) Social Social Studies 10-4 Studies 20-4 (5) (5)

65%++

65%+

50%+

65%++

50%+

75%+

75%+

75%+

75%+

40%+ 40%+

MATH

NEW COMPLEMENTARY COURSES

Fashion Studies 10/20/30Outdoor and Environmental Science 20Forensic Science 25/35Introductory Robotics 10

POSSIBLE COMPLEMENTARY PATHWAYS

COMMERCIAL FOODS 10

Comm Foods 20 (5 cr) Domestic Foods (5 cr)

Comm Foods Apprenticeship (20 cr)

POSSIBLE COMPLEMENTARY PATHWAYS

Cosmetology 10

Cosmetology 20 (5 cr)

Cosmetology Apprenticeship (20 cr)

POSSIBLE COMPLEMENTARY PATHWAYS

Construction 10

Cabinetmaking 20 (5 cr)

Construction Project Management 20/30 (10 cr)

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES REQUIRING A PRE-REQUISITE

Course Pre-requisiteMilitary History 15/25 Social 10-1

or 10-2Psychology 20 Social 10-1 or

10-2Legal Studies 20 Grade 11

studentWork Experience HCS 3000

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES REQUIRING A PRE-REQUISITE

Course Pre-requisiteReligious Meanings 20/ Social 10-1 or

10-2World Religions 30Comparative Government 20/ Social

10-1 or 10-2International Politics 30

GRADE 10 GRADE 10 11 COURSES 11 COURSESAs a Grade 11 student, you must:•Register in a minimum of 7 courses plus CALM •Register in an English, Social Studies, Math, and Science class(es)•Register to repeat a course if you failed it in Grade 10

GRADE 10 GRADE 10 11 COURSES 11 COURSES• Have a minimum of 75-80 credits

by the end of Grade 11• If you are taking a course at

summer school, you still must register in the course here

• If you have failed a course you will not be allowed to take a spare

CHOOSE WISELY• If you have questions, please speak to

your Counsellor• Verification forms will come out later • Verifications do not mean that you are

in the course (it just confirms that these are the courses you have chosen)

CHOOSE WISELY• Choose wisely as the course decisions

you make are what determines the courses that will run next year

• Adjustments may be made when verifications come out

• Changes after that may not be possible

REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR

• Student should begin the registration process after today’s YOTES class by discussing this with your parent(s)/guardian(s)

• Be prepared to record your course selections on a Program Planner in your next YOTES class, March 1st

• Record your course selections on page 73 in your registration guide

REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR

• Students will meet with their counsellor the week of March 11th to review & register for the courses they have requested for next year

SUMMER SCHOOL

• Students register for Summer School in May with their counsellor

• Summer School is meant only for those who have passed a course but would like a higher mark OR they are repeating course they received 40%+

• Summer School is not meant for “first time through”

• Summer School will run July 2 – 31 (mornings or afternoons)

CENTENNIAL COUNSELLORSCounsellors see students according to

student’s surnames:

Mrs. Greyson: A-GMrs. Floyd: H-NMs. Hunter-Burge: O-Z