Parent Information Session

C. P. Allen GuidanceMr. JenningsMr. O’Reilly

February 2014

Student Services

Mr. Tim O’Reilly - Counsellor

Mr. John Jennings - Counsellor

Ms. Andrew Woods - Registrar

Ms. Annette Lowe - Secretary

Guidance Services (about us)

Within Student Services, Counsellors offer the following:

•Personal and Group Counselling

•Career Awareness & Development

•Academic Counselling

•Post-secondary planning

•Registration & Course Selection

Course Selection (about tonight)

1. Communication2. Course Selection Booklet (soon to be on-line)

1. Special Programs

3. Academic Planning1. Academies of Learning2. Career Cruising3. Post-Secondary Requirements

4. Choosing Courses1. Graduation Requirements2. Navigating Math3. Things that help

5. Deadlines

Explore the Course Selection Handbook. It includes:

Special programs – FI, IB, O2

Details on NS Grad Requirements

List and descriptions of all courses

Consider graduation requirements (we do this)

Consider post-secondary goals (you do this)

Consider academic ability when selecting courses (recommendations from teachers)

Course Selection Keys (things to remember after information overload)

Communication: Power School

Attendance/marks/historical grade/ teacher contact/assessment events…

C. P. Allen Website http://cpaguidance.wordpress.com/

Guidance

Link for Registration/Course Selection

Twitter

Courses/Registration

Link for Course Selection Book and Presentations

Course book.This session.

Course Selection Book: Programs – PSP and Special

The following special programs are available at CPA:

• French Immersion

• International Baccalaureate

• Grade 11 entry point

• English/Bilingual/FI certificate available

• Options and Opportunities

• Typical Grade 10 entry point

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

French Immersion

French Immersion Credits

In addition to Francais 10, 11, 12, the following FI credits are usually available to students.

Sciences 10F Histoire Ancienne 10F Dramatique, Arts 10 Mathematiques 10 – 2 Crds Biologie 11F

Courses currently offered for grade 11 and 12 students

Histoire Canadienne 11F Histoire Planetaire 12F

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 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 enter the IB Diploma Program they should have taken the preparatory courses offered in grade 10. Students are still able to enroll in IB if they have not taken the diploma prep courses.

Further inquiries should be made to the IB Coordinator:Heather Michaelhmichael@hrsb.ns.ca and/or 832-8964 ex 755- 1132

International Baccalaureate

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.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/tourism/entrepreneurship• Prefers hands-on learning opportunities

Entrance to the O2 program normally occurs in the students’ grade 10 year. However if you believe that the program may be a good fit for your child, some entry can occur at the grade 11 level

Further inquiries should be made to the O2 Coordinator:Mr. Jamie Macdonald

james.macdonald@hrsb.ns.ca and/or 832-8964 ext. 755-1133

Academies of Learning (part of the on-line booklet)

Academies of Learning are intended to help your student figure out the many courses available to them at the high school level. Each Academy includes: • a short description• typical career opportunities• interests and abilities of students• a list of suggested and related courses

These Academies should allow them to gain an insight on typical career opportunities and possible paths to achieve

them.

Future Career Goals

Applied & Fine Arts

Sales & Service

Business

Health Science & Recreation

Science & Engineering

Humanities

Computer, Trades & Tech.

Entrepreneurship

Marketing

Economics

Accounting

Music

Visual Arts Theater

Design

Communication

Programming

Info Processing

Engineering Environment

Health Services

Social Studies

Politics & Law

Literature Languages

Entrepreneurship

Tourism

Hospitality

Recreation Mang.

Athletic TrainingSport Medicine

  

Academies of Learning

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

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

Post Secondary Study

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 becomes a factor for course selection in a students grade 11 and 12 year.

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

Post Secondary Study

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

Grade 12 students usually apply to university at the end of their 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

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

University

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 -Transportation

-Information Technology -Technology

-Energy -Natural Resources

-Tourism & Culinary -Geomatics

-Health & Human Services -Manufacturing

-Construction

N. S. Community College

Due to the important nature of grade 12 courses (University consideration) students may select a maximum of 2 grade 12 courses for their grade 11 year.

Course changes are very difficult to entertain once selections have been made and counsellors have talked to students (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.

Grade 12 students are required to register for 6 courses.

Choosing Courses

Nova Scotia Graduation Requirements18 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 Credits3 English – one from each grade level

2 Math – from two different grade levels

2 Science – Science10 and one other

2 Other (Technology or extra Math/Science)

1 Fine Arts

1 Physical Education

1 Canadian Studies

1 Global Studies

Graduation Requirements

Compulsory Credits

~English~

3 credits - one from each grade level

All grade 11 students must take either: English 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)

Compulsory Credits ~Mathematics~

2 credits - from different grade levels

All grade 11 students must take either: Math 11 & Pre-Calculus 11 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.

Routes through High School Math

If you 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 levels Math Essentials 10 and 11 or Math Foundations 10 and 11 or Math 10 and Math 11

•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

Math 10 - Math 11 - Math 12

Routes through High School MathA student who wishes to obtain a High School Diploma

and then apply to:

Routes through High School Math

If you 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)• Bachelor of Health Science (some)

Needs: 4 math credits, 1 from each grade level plus Pre-Calculus 12

Math 10, Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11 (Advanced)*, and Math Pre-Calculus 12

Calculus 12 is an optional 5th math course taken in grade 12.

Senior High Mathematics: Common Pathways

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, Food Science 12 or Geology 12

All grade 11 students should take a second 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.

Compulsory Credits ~Other~

2 required credits from either: Technology (listed in the course selection booklet) Science – above the 2 required compulsory sci. credits Math – above the 2 required compulsory math credits

The ‘other’ credits can be completed at anytime during the students high school years.

Compulsory Credits ~Fine Arts~

1 required credit from either: Visual Art 10 Music 10 Drama 10 / Dramatique, Arts 10 Dance 11 – counts as either a fine arts or phys ed credit

– but not both (not offered for 2013/14)

Grade 11 and 12 students who have not yet completed the Fine Arts requirement should select from the above courses.

Compulsory Credits ~Physical Education~

1 credit from either: Physically Active Living 11 Physical Education 10, or 11(not offered for 2013/14) Martial Arts 11 Dance 11(not offered for 2013/14) Fitness Leadership 11 Yoga 11

Grade 11 and 12 students who have not yet completed the physical education requirement should select one of the above courses.

Compulsory Credits ~Canadian Studies~

1 credit from either: Canadian History 11 or Histoire Canadienne 11F African Canadian Studies 11 Mi’kmaq Studies 10

Grade 11 and 12 students who have not yet completed the Canadian History requirement should select from the above courses.

Compulsory Credits ~Global Studies~

1 required credit from either: Global History 12 or Histoire Planetaire 12F Global Geography 12

The Global Studies credit is completed in the students’ grade 12 year.

------------------------Working Copy------------------------ Registration 2010-2011 Name_____________________________________ Student Number______________________________ Email Address _______________________________ I would like to enter the O2 Program ______ (please check) Telephone ___________________________________ I would like to enter the IB Program ______ (please check)

O2/Coop12/FIT 11/PHE12L require additional applications -See Guidance for forms

Course Selections Important – You are selecting your courses for the entire year, not the semester. Students do not determine the semester in which they take courses. Grade 10 students must select 8 courses Grade 11 students must choose at least 7 courses Grade 12 students should choose 6 courses Grade 11 or 12 students may take additional courses beyond those required. Students must take a min. of 6 courses in order to be eligible to play sports.

Please print carefully School Code

Subject Name

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 You MUST choose 2 alternate courses, to be used only when a course you have chosen is full or not offered Alternate Course 1 Alternate Course 2

Parent Signature ___________________________________________ Student Signature ___________________________________________ Counsellor’s Signature

Career Plans_____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ If possible identify Post Secondary Institutions and Degree Programs ________________________________________

Graduation Requirements (Please check if you are in or have completed the course)

Eng10 □ Eng 11 □ Eng 12 □

Math□ Math □

Science □ Science □

Canadian Studies □ Global Studies 12 □

Physical Education □

Fine Arts □

Other (Sci/Math/Tech) □ Other (Sci/Math/Tech) □

5 Electives □, □, □, □, □

3 Year Planner 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 1.___________________ 1. _________________ 1.___________________ 2. __________________ 2. _________________ 2. __________________ 3. ___________________ 3. _________________ 3. __________________ 4. ___________________ 4. _________________ 4. __________________ 5. __________________ 5. _________________ 5. __________________ 6. __________________ 6. _________________ 6. __________________ 7. __________________ 7. _________________ 8. _________________

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STEP 5

A Step by Step Guide to Course Selection

Graduation Requirements: Fill in the Graduation Requirements checklist on your Working Copy of the course selection sheet. Assume that you are going to get all the credits you are currently taking. In order to graduate you must meet these graduation requirements. 18 credits - 13 are compulsory and 5 are electives. No more than 7 credits may be coded Grade 10 and at least 5 must be coded Grade 12.

3 English – one from each grade level 2 Math – from two different grade levels 2 Science - 1 of SCI 10, PHY, CHE, or BIO plus one other science 2 extra from Math, Science, and/or Technology* 1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 1 Canadian Studies - Mi’kmaq 10, Canadian History 11 or African Canadian Studies 11 1 Global Studies – Global History 12 or Geography 12 5 elective credits

*Technology Credits include (EXT10/ AIT11/CMT11/ CMT12/ DES11/ FAV12/CP12/MULT12)

Career Planning: Determine the courses you need to complete in order to do the things you want to do once you leave CPA. Please see the Academies of Learning Section in your course guide to help you plan for your possible career goals and appropriate courses. Check with post-secondary institutions to determine their admission requirements. Below are examples of Grade 12 courses required for some post-secondary programs.

University Entrance Requirements

Bachelor of Arts - English + 4 other academic courses Bachelor of Science – English, Pre-Calculus Math, 2 Sciences + 1 other academic

course Bachelor of Commerce – English, Math (in some cases Pre-Calculus) + 3 other

academic courses Bachelor of Engineering – English, Pre-Calculus Math, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other

academic course. Calculus 12 is recommended. Bachelor of Computer Science – English, Pre-Calculus Math + 3 other academic

courses. Bachelor of Nursing – English, Math, Chemistry, Biology + 1 other academic course

Community College Entrance Requirements/Private College

Grade 12 or equivalent. Some programs have specific subject requirements.

3 Year Planner: Using the planner to map out what courses you are planning to take and in what year. First fill in the required courses from step 1 and step 2. Course Selection: Now you can select your courses. Carefully read all course descriptions found in this booklet. Determine if particular courses fit into your career plans. Remember that grade 11 students have to take a minimum of 7 courses and grade 12 have to take a minimum of 6 – but you can always take more. Pick a few alternate courses incase the ones you selected are unavailable or do not fit into your time table. Parent Signature: Talk it over with your parents/guardians to get feedback and advice

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STEP 2

STEP 5

Things that should help (will be on–line)

Guidance Counsellors will be visiting classes next week to discuss the course selection process.

Parents/Guardians should review the guide (on-line), discuss course selection with their son or daughter, and assist in the completion of the on-line form – power school. It is important to make decisions that will allow your child to experience success.

Students will be called down to the computer lab (hopefully) to complete the course selection forms in March

Deadlines - What Happens When

The on-line form will be active in mid February and will remained open till end of March – Students are welcome to complete/change their selection during this time period

During the months of April and May, school counsellors will assist each student – through individual meetings - making sure selected courses allow the student to meet graduation and program requirements. They will input changes in power school

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.

What Happens Next…

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)