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Prince Andrew Panthers~Class of 2015~
COURSE SELECTION
COURSE SELECTION 2012
Today we will discuss…
•THE ROLE OF STUDENT SERVICES•SEMESTERING /COURSE LOAD
•GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
•COURSE CODES & GRADE LEVELS
•PROGRAMS AT PRINCE ANDREW
•COURSE SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Role of Student Services
AKA: GUIDANCE
•Career and Academic Counselling•Confidential Personal Counselling•Connections to School & Community
Check us out! http://www.pahs.ednet.ns.ca/guidance/index.htm
STUDENT SERVICES
“A to K” – Mr. Young
Vice Principal LeeAnn Amaral“L to Z” – Mrs. Park Petropolis
Vice Principal Sohael Abidi
WHAT IS SEMESTERING?THE YEAR IS DIVIDED INTO 2 PARTS:
SEMESTER 2: FEB TO JUNE
GRADE 10 STUDENTS TAKEGRADE 10 STUDENTS TAKE FOURFOUR COURSES EACH SEMESTER
SEMESTER 1: SEPT TO JAN
A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY AT PRINCE ANDREW…
• You have your 4 courses every day.
• Each class is 80 minutes.
• You have 2 classes in the morning.
• You have 2 classes in the afternoon.
• You have a 1 hour lunch break in between am and pm.
• You have a 10 minute break between each class.
A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY AT PRINCE ANDREW…
4 Periods a Day- 5 Day Cycle
Period Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1(8:30-9:50) A1 B1 C1 D1
A rolling schedule
2(10:00-11:20)
A2 B2 C2 D2
following A, B, C, D
timetable – as marked on calendar
11:20-12:20
LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
3(12:20-1:40) A3 B3 C3 D3 Rotates
4(1:50-3:10) A4 B4 C4 D4 Rotates
ATTENDANCE…
Is theIs the most important factormost important factor in determining student in determining student success!success!
(Especially in a semestered (Especially in a semestered system!!!)system!!!)
PROGRAMS AT PRINCE ANDREW
• Music Program
• O2 Program (Options and Opportunities)
• International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate ProgramProgram
MUSIC PROGRAM
• Music is offered for three
grade levels.
• Music Instrumental 10 / 11 / 12 (BAND)
• Music Vocal 10 /11 /12 is also available.
O2 Program
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
• Teacher/Counsellor/Parents’ recommendations
• An Interview process
• A Selection process
• 20 students selected from three of our Junior High Schools
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.
International BaccalaureateInternational Baccalaureate
COURSE TYPES• ACADEMIC
• ADVANCED
• GRADUATION
• OPEN
• INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
• O2
Academic ( AC ) Courses
College, University or College, University or other Post-Secondary other Post-Secondary institutionsinstitutions
FOR:
Advanced ( AD ) Courses
Students with Students with exceptional academic exceptional academic ability or achievementability or achievement
FOR:
O2 Courses
• Options and Opportunities (O2) provides students a comprehensive educational program that bridges high school and post-secondary education, work and/or youth apprenticeships for each student.
• FOR: Students in the O2 Program
Graduation ( GR ) Courses
A graduation diploma A graduation diploma leading to employment or leading to employment or limited post-secondary limited post-secondary studystudy
EXAMPLE: ENGLISH EXAMPLE: ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS 11COMMUNICATIONS 11
FOR:
Open ( OP )
Note: May or may not meet entrance requirements to post - secondary institutions.
BUT they might be helpful for your plan for AFTER High School!
EXAMPLE: CHILD STUDIES 11
HIS HIS 11 11 ACACCANADIANCANADIAN
HISTORYHISTORY GRADE 11GRADE 11
ACADEMICACADEMIC
COURSE CODES: Example
BUSBUS 1010 OPOP
LevelLevel
OPENOPENBUSINESSBUSINESS
Course Codes Example #2
Graduation Requirements
18 credits
HRSB High School Graduates
• Students are expected to take:
• 8 courses in grade 10 • 7 courses in grade 11• 6 courses in grade 12
• For a total of 21 credits
13 Compulsory Credits• 3 English3 English• 2 Math2 Math• 2 Science2 Science• 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science2 Other from Technology, Math or Science• 1 Fine Arts (1 Fine Arts (Art, Dance, Drama, MusicArt, Dance, Drama, Music))• 1 Physical Activity (1 Physical Activity (PAL, Phys Ed, Yoga or DancePAL, Phys Ed, Yoga or Dance))• 1 Canadian History 1 Canadian History
((Canadian History 11, African Canadian Studies 11, or Canadian History 11, African Canadian Studies 11, or
Mi’kmaq Mi’kmaq Studies 10Studies 10))• 1 Global Studies 1 Global Studies
((Global History 12 or Global Geography 12Global History 12 or Global Geography 12))
Compulsory CreditsEnglishEnglish - 3 credits required, one from each - 3 credits required, one from each grade level.grade level. All grade 10 students must All grade 10 students must take a grade 10 English coursetake a grade 10 English course. .
MathematicsMathematics -2 required credits from -2 required credits from different grade levels.different grade levels. All grade 10 students All grade 10 students must take a grade 10 math coursemust take a grade 10 math course..
Compulsory CreditsScienceScience - 2 required: a “first science credit” - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other science course (Human Biology, plus any other science course (Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Oceans, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Oceans, Geology, or Food Science).or Food Science). All grade 10 students All grade 10 students should take Science 10 - it is a “first should take Science 10 - it is a “first science credit”.science credit”.
Other Other - 2 required credits from either: - 2 required credits from either: Technology, Science (above the 2 required Technology, Science (above the 2 required science credits), Math (above the 2 required science credits), Math (above the 2 required math credits) or any combination of the 3 math credits) or any combination of the 3 (Math, Science, or Technology)(Math, Science, or Technology)
TECHNOLOGY Options
• Exploring Technology• Communications Technology• Software Technology• Computer Programming• Construction Technology
• Film/Video Production
• Design • Multi Media • Audio Recording &
Production 12
Compulsory CreditsFine ArtsFine Arts - 1 required credit from either: Art, - 1 required credit from either: Art, Music, Dance, or Drama.Music, Dance, or Drama. All grade 10 All grade 10 students should take a fine arts credit. students should take a fine arts credit.
Physical EducationPhysical Education - -1 required credit from 1 required credit from Dance 11, PAL11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, Dance 11, PAL11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, or Phys Ed Leadership 12,12, or Phys Ed Leadership 12, Grade 10 Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10 (Male/Female), PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11(Male/Female), PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11
to complete this requirementto complete this requirement..
Compulsory CreditsCanadian HistoryCanadian History - 1 required credit from - 1 required credit from either:either:Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Canadian History 11, Canadian History 11, African Canadian Studies 11.African Canadian Studies 11. Many grade 10 Many grade 10 students choose to take this credit in their students choose to take this credit in their grade 10 yeargrade 10 year..
Global StudiesGlobal Studies - 1 required credit from either: - 1 required credit from either: Global History 12 or Global Geography 12. The Global History 12 or Global Geography 12. The Global Studies credit is completed in the Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.student’s Grade 12 year.
Diploma Preparation Program (Pre IB)
English 10AC Drama 10AC Optional Course
French 10AC Visual Arts 10AC 2 Alternates
Math 10AC Music Vocal 10AC
History 10AC Music Band 10AC
Science 10AC
Math 11AC
Math 11AD
MEETING STUDENTS’ NEEDS
• ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTRE
• LEARNING CENTRE
• PROGRAM ADAPTATIONS
• INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLANS
• ADVANCED COURSES
Academic SupportAcademic Support
• Prince Andrew High School offers a number of offers a number of supports for students experiencing academic supports for students experiencing academic difficulties:difficulties:– Academic Support (non-credit):Academic Support (non-credit): For students who For students who
require adaptations to meet course outcomesrequire adaptations to meet course outcomes– Learning Center (non-credit):Learning Center (non-credit): For students who For students who
require a program plan with individualized outcomes require a program plan with individualized outcomes – Student Support Room:Student Support Room: For students who may seek For students who may seek
extra-help in any subject areaextra-help in any subject area
COURSE SELECTION PROCESS WILL TAKE PLACE AT YOUR SCHOOL WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
COURSE SELECTION PROCESS
COURSES TAKEN IN GRADE 10 YEAR
Students should choose MAXIMUM of 7 grade 10 courses & 1 grade 11 course in their grade 10
year!AN EXAMPLE YEAR MIGHT BE…
ENGLISHMATHEMATICS
SCIENCECANADIAN HISTORY COMPULSORY CREDIT
(Canadian History 11, Mi’kmaq Studies 10, or African Canadian Studies 11)FINE ARTS
(Drama 10, Dance 11, Band 10, Music Vocal 10, Visual Arts 10)
PHYS ED(Physical Education 10 (Male/Female), PAL 11, Dance 11, or Yoga 11)
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)
Decisions to Make
• Math- which level / type?
• Physical Education – which one to take?
• History- which one to take?• Fine Arts—which one to
take?• Which electives to take?
TECHNOLOGY COURSES AVAILABLE TO GRADE 10
STUDENTS:
DESIGN 11ACEXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 10
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 10
DESIGN 11AC
• Exposure to the fundamentals of
design
• Exploration of existing design, historical principles of design tools including sketching and Rhino 3D
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 10 AC
• Provides an opportunity to understand technology as it relates to everyday life
• Areas of construction, communication and energy, power and transportation
• 40% theoretical / 60% hands on
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 10
• This course is designed to develop and understanding of construction technology by exploring construction development, planning, tools, light construction, future developments and careers in a problem solving fashion.
• Activities will include Blue Print reading, surveying, foundations, guidelines to building construction, finish carpentry and CADD
Learning Strategies (LST) 10
• This course is designed for students who have experienced difficulties in their academic work in junior high and will need extra support in making the adjustment to high school. The course focuses on literacy skills, organizational
skills and time management. Support is given to assist with completing
homework from other courses.
ALTERNATES
CHOOSE 2 ALTERNATES IN THE ORDER OF YOUR
PREFERENCE
ALTERNATES ARE ONLY USED IF YOUR OTHER COURSES ARE NOT
AVAILABLE
•Check out College / University
requirements
•Read Course Descriptions
•Talk with your Counsellor / Teacher/ Family
Keep Your Options Open
FINE TUNE YOUR SELECTIONHow do I decide which electives to take?
How do I decide what level of course to take?
GETTING YOUR SCHEDULE SEPT 2012
YOU DON’T CHOOSE WHICH SEMESTER YOUR COURSES WILL BE IN!!
WHEN YOU GET YOUR SCHEDULE IN SEPT 2012, EXAMINE BOTH SEMESTERS FOR A REASONABLE BALANCE
IF TIMETABLE IS BADLY BALANCED See your Counsellor the FIRST week of September
DECISIONS ARE
FINAL !!
SO CHOOSE CAREFULLY
IS THAT
ALL THERE
IS?
EXTRACURRICULARS
Student Council
Yearbook
Peer Helpers
PA Techies
Teen Health Centre
Committees/Clubs/Sports Teams
(depends upon interests of students and availability of staff and coaches)Badminton
Volleyball
Basketball
Football
Rugby
Soccer
Yoga
Aerobics
Hockey
Softball
Track and Field
Cross Country
La Crosse
Field Hockey
Fitness Center
Kick Boxing
Improv Group
Drama
Jam Band
Floor Hockey
EXTRACURRICULARS
• SELF (De-stress and have FUN!)
• OTHERS (Meet new people)
• FUTURE OPTIONS
• SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS
BENEFITS TO GETTING INVOLVED:
SOCIAL
EXTRACURRICULARS
STUDIES
FREETIME
JOB
BALANCE IS THE KEY
MATH INFORMATIONMath Essentials 10
Pass in grade 8 math.For students making a C, D, or E in grade 9 math.
↓Math Essentials 11 → pass Math Essentials 10
↓Math for the Workplace 12 → pass in Math Essentials 11 or Math
Foundations 11↓
Enter a program which does not have any math prerequisite.For students who have difficulty in achieving the outcomes of the
junior high math program.
MATHMath Foundations 10Pass in grade 9 math.
For students making a C or D in grade 9 math.↓
Math Foundations 11 → pass in math foundations 10 or math academic 10
↓Math Foundations 12 → pass in math foundations 10
recommended pass in math foundations 11 or math academic 11
↓Bachelor of Arts degree at university.
Course at Community College that requires a high school diploma.
MATH
Math Foundations 10 →Math Academic 10Pass in grade 9 math.
1st Semester: Math Foundations 102nd Semester: Math Academic 10
↓Math Academic 11 → pass in math academic 10
↓Math Academic 12 → pass in math academic 10
recommended pass in math academic 11
Math Academic 10Pass in grade 9 math.For students making an A, B or C in grade 9 math. ↓ ↓Math Academic 11 Math Advanced 11 → pass in math academic 10 → pass in math academic 10 with outstanding performance ↓ ↓Math Academic 12 Math Advanced 12 → pass in math academic 10 → pass in math academic 10 with recommended pass in math academic 11 outstanding performance recommended pass in math advanced 11 ↓ Pre- Calculus Math 12 → pass in math advanced 11 and advanced 12 or outstanding performance in math academic 11 and 12 ↓ Calculus 12 → pass in pre- calculus math 12 ↓ Field requiring further post-secondary study of math
MATHMath Academic 10 → Math Advanced 11
Pass in grade 9 math with outstanding performance.
For students making an A in grade 9 math.1st Semester: Math Academic 102nd Semester: Math Advanced 11
Pass in math academic 10 with outstanding performance. ↓
Math Advanced 12 → pass in math advanced 11 ↓
Pre-Calculus Math 12 → pass in math advanced 11 and 12 ↓
Calculus 12 → pass in pre-calculus math 12 ↓
Field requiring further post-secondary study of math
IB MATH
IB Diploma Preparation
1st Semester → Math Diploma Preparation 10
2nd Semester → Math Academic 11 or Math Advanced 11
MATH Selecting Math Courses Consider The Following: → previous achievement→ interest→attitude→ability to work independently→work habits→future plans→appropriate level of challenge of the course
Do not choose a math course solely on the idea of “keeping all doors open”. This is not in the best interest of students. Doing well in the appropriate course gives students many more options than struggling through an ill chosen course.