Post on 02-Jan-2016
Student Services
Tim O’Reilly (A-K)…...Counsellor
John Jennings (L-Z)...Counsellor
Andrew Woods...........Registrar
Annette Lowe………...Secretary
Guidance Services
Within Student Services, Counsellors offer the following:
•Personal and Group Counselling
•Career Awareness & Development
•Academic Counselling
•Post-secondary Planning
•Registration & Course Selection
Registration & Course Selection
•High School
•Communication
•Course Selection Booklet
•Academic Planning
•Graduation Requirements
•Picking Courses
•What Happens When
How High School Works
Semestering All grade 10 students must take 8 courses
(4 per semester)
1st semester: Sept to Jan – write exams
2nd semester: Feb to June – write exams
Classes 4 courses every day (75 min. each) Every class will have a different set of students
Passing or Failing If your student fails a course, it doesn’t
mean they fail the year, it just means they may have to take that course again
All students need to meet the Nova Scotia Graduation Requirements in order to graduate (this will be explained later). These requirements have nothing to do with what they want to be when they grow up.
How High School Works
Power School:Helping You Keep Track of it all
Attendance/marks/historical grade/ teacher contact/assessment events…
Academic Support
C.P. Allen offers support for students having academic difficulties - just like junior high:• Resource: If your student requires adaptations to meet course
outcomes• Learning Center: If your student requires a program plan with
individualized outcomes • ESL Resource: If your student’s first language is not English.• Peer Tutoring: If your student would benefit from help from
other students
Programs
The following special programs are available at CPA:
•International Baccalaureate
•Grade 11 entry point
•English/Bilingual/FI certificate available
•Options and Opportunities
•Grade 10 entry point
•French Immersion
The IB Diploma Program is an international program that develops learners to be literate, articulate, and confident with an understanding of global issues and other cultures.
The IB program develops students who are:• inquirers and critical thinkers, • open-minded and reflective• willing to take on challenges• communicators who interact readily
and effectively with others• committed, motivated and organized
International Baccalaureate
IB Diploma graduates receive excellent recognition from universities in Canada, and around the World.
If your child wishes to complete the IB Diploma Program they should take the preparatory courses offered in grade 10 - coded as Diploma Prep.
This doesn’t mean they have to take IB in grade 11.
Further inquiries should be made to the IB Coordinator:Heather Michael
hmichael@hrsb.ns.ca and/or 832-8964 ex 755- 1132
International Baccalaureate
IB Prep – English Stream
English 10 DP or English 10 FY (Music students) French 10 DP or Français Immersion 10F History 10 DP Math 10 DP – full year (counts as 2 credits) Science 10 DP Visual Art 10 or Drama 10 or Music 10 or Dance 11 Pal 11 or Phys. Ed 10 or Yoga 11 or Martial Arts 11 or
Dance 11
Students interested in IB Art in grade 11/12 should take Visual Art 10.
IB Prep – French Stream
English 10 DP or English 10 FY (Music students) Français Immersion 10F Histoire Ancient 10F Mathematiques 10 DP – full year (counts as 2 credits) Sciences 10F DP Visual Art 10 or Dramatique 10F or Music 10 or Dance 11 Pal 11 or Phys. Ed 10 or Yoga 11 or Martial Arts 11 or
Dance 11
Students interested in IB Art in grade 11/12 should take Visual Art 10.
Options and Opportunities
O2 is a program designed to help students work toward a career or occupation in learning contexts which provide linkages to the workplace.
Community Based Learning is an important part of O2, allowing students to explore a variety of careers. Students go on work placements during the school year, and take a number or courses designed to assist them in the market place.
Options and Opportunities
O2 is appropriate for if your student:• Wishes to explore or develop skills in a community setting• Is interested in a career in the trades/entrepreneurship• Prefers hands-on learning opportunities• Prefers smaller class sizes
Interviews will occur later in the school year. Your student should pick your courses as if they are not in the program
Further inquiries should be made to the O2 Coordinator:
Mr. Jamie Macdonald james.macdonald@hrsb.ns.ca and/or 832-8964 ext. 755-1133
French Immersion
Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion (FI) credits in order to receive a French Immersion certificate
FI courses are also designed to be suitable as diploma prep courses for the IB program
Students in FI must complete the following courses in each of the following years:
Français 10 – Grade 10
Français 11 – Grade 11
Français 12 – Grade 12
French Immersion Credits
In addition to Francais 10, 11, 12, the following FI credits are available. Grade 10 students should select 4 of the following:
Sciences 10F Histoire Ancienne 10F Dramatique, Arts 10F Mathematiques 10 – 2 Crds Biologie 11F
Courses currently offered for grade 11 and 12 students
Histoire Canadienne 11F Histoire Planetaire 12F
Picking Courses
You should discuss course selection with your student – you will access to Power School to change things up (for a limited time – usually until March break)
Explore the Course Selection Handbook (soon to be on-line). It includes:• Details on NS Grad Requirements• List of all courses offered at CPA
Consider your students academic ability – strengths and weaknesses - when selecting courses - ask the teachers (math recommendation)
Consider their career goals - university, community college, etc
Students/Parents can explore career and post-secondary options by:
•Visiting their guidance counsellor
•Exploring internet resources such as:
www.careercruising.com
user name: cpahs
password: careers
Academic Planning
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 non-alignment becomes a bigger factor in a students grade 11 and 12 year.
Nova Scotia Graduation Requirements
18 credits are required to graduate from High School 13 are compulsory credits 5 are elective credits – over and above the 13
Maximum 7 grade 10 coded creditsEx: History 10, Math 10
Minimum 5 grade 12 coded creditsEx: Chemistry 12, Law 12
13 Compulsory Credits
• 3 English • 2 Math• 2 Science• 2 Other (Technology or extra Math/ Science)• 1 Fine Arts • 1 Physical Education • 1 Canadian Studies• 1 Global Studies
Your student will be picking at least 5 compulsory credits in grade 10
Compulsory Credits -English-
3 credits, one from each grade level
Courses available for grade 10 students: English 10 (also full year with music) English 10 Diploma Prep
Compulsory Credits -Physical Education-
1 required credit selected in grade 10: Dance 11 – They just gotta Dance * (Counts as either a phys ed
or a fine arts credit but not both)
Martial Arts 11 – They want to learn some basic Martial Arts and get in shape.
Physical Education 10 - They want to develop skills - available in all male and all female classes
Physically Active Living 11 - non threatening Gym Class
Yoga 11- They want to be more bendy (and less stressed)
Compulsory Credits -Mathematics-
2 required Math credits:
one in grade 10 and one in grade 11
Courses available for grade 10 students: Math Essentials 10 (Graduation) Math at Work 10 (Graduation) Math 10/Mathematiques 10F (Academic) Math 10 Diploma Prep (Academic)
2013 Grade 10 Math Courses
Mathematics Essentials 10 110 hours (one semester) – 1 graduation credit
Mathematics at Work 10 110 hours (one semester) – 1 graduation credit
Mathematics 10(includes Mathematics 10 DP and Mathematiques 10F)
220 hours (two semesters) – 2 credits – 1 academic math, and 1 other from “math, science, technology.
Students who enroll in Mathematics 10 and Mathematics at Work 10 will write a final exam provided by the Department of Education
Routes through High School Math
If they want 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: 2 math credits from different grade levelsMath Essentials 10 and 11 or
Math at Work 10 and 11 or
Math 10 and Math 11
Routes through High School Math
If they want to obtain a High School diploma and then: Apply to Community or private College (some programs) Apply to University for a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of
Nursing, or Bachelor of Health Science (some programs)
Needs: 3 academic math credits, 1 from each gradeMath 10, Math 11 and Math 12
Routes through High School Math
If they want 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. Math 10, Math 11, Pre-Calculus Math 11, & Pre-Calculus 12Calculus 12 is an optional math course taken in grade 12.
Your student must pick a Math
• Math Essentials 10 – want to learn real world math and develop skills that are required for the workplace
• Math at Work 10 – You find grade 9 math really hard and you won’t need math to get into any post-secondary program
• Math 10/Mathematiques 10F - You want to keep your options open and you are good at math. You must pass grade 9 math to take Math 10.
• Math 10 Diploma Prep – You are planning to enter the IB program
Compulsory Credits -Science-
2 required credits 1 required credit selected in grade 10:
Science 10 or Science 10 Diploma Prep Sciences 10F or Sciences 10F Diploma Prep
1 other science course
They can pick a 2nd science in grade 10 Biology 11/Biologie11F - They are REALLY good at science
and you are planning on taking Sciences/Engineering in university
Compulsory Credits -Fine Arts-
1 required credit selected in grade 10 Dance 11 – You just gotta Dance * (Counts as either a Phys
Ed or a fine arts credit but not both)
Drama 10 – they don’t mind getting up in front of the class Dramatique, Arts 10 – they don’t mind getting up in front
of the class in French Music 10 - they are currently in band Visual Arts 10 - like to draw and paint
Compulsory Credits ~Other~
2 required credits from either: Technology Science – above the 2 required compulsory
science credits Math – above the 2 required compulsory math
credits
Grade 10 students may or may not select a technology credit
Compulsory Credits ~Canadian Studies~
One required credit from either: Canadian History/Histoire Canadienne African Canadian Studies Mi’kmaw Studies
The Canadian Studies credit is completed in the students Grade 11 year.
Compulsory Credits ~Global Studies~
1 required credit from either: Global History 12 or Histoire Planétaires 12F Global Geography 12
The Global Studies credit is completed in the students Grade 12 year.
Appropriate Additional Courses for Grade 10 Students Biology/Biologie 11F Business Technology 11 Career Development 10 Communication Technology 11 Construction Technology 10 Exploring Technology 10 Francais Immersion 10F
Food for Healthy Living 10/ International Foods 10
Food Tech 10/ Textile Production 10
French10 - Core Geography 10 History/Histoire 10F
What Happens When
Students can input your courses into power school within the next few weeks. This maybe done at school, but can be done (changed) at home for a short time period.
If you need to change any of your courses after you that, please talk to your JH counsellor. They will pass on the information to us.
Course changes after May are often difficult unless the failure of a course occurs.
Further Questions or Concerns
Please contact us (832-8964) if you have any further concerns or questions:
GuidanceTim O’Reilly (Surnames A-K)John Jennings (Surnames L-Z)
AdministrationJenny-Kate Hadley V.P. (Surnames A-F) Jason Flynn, Acting V.P. (Surnames G-M)David Chisholm, V.P. (Surnames N-Z) Stephanie Bird, Principal (Surnames A-Z)