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.