Chateauguay Valley Regional High School

Course Selection Information Booklet

2016 - 2017

This information booklet provides a description of the programs available to CVR students. Students and parents are encouraged to study this document before making selections to ensure making appropriate choices for the next school year. Please familiarize yourself with the list of requirements to obtain a Secondary School Diploma as well as the requirements for CEGEP and Vocational programs.

This booklet is available on our website: www.cvrhighschool.com

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CEGEP Information THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 Some programs in CEGEP require specific courses be taken at the high school level in addition to a Secondary School Diploma (SSD). Prerequisites for CEGEP (prerequisites by programs are listed below): 0: No Prerequisites

1: Secondary IV Mathematics: Cultural, Social and Technical Option (CST)

60: Secondary V Mathematics: Cultural, Social and Technical Option (CST)

61: Secondary IV Mathematics: Technical and Scientific or Science Options (SN or SO)

63: Secondary V Mathematics: Technical and Scientific or Science Options (SN or SO)

2: Secondary IV Science and Technology or Applied Science and Technology

21: Secondary IV Environmental Science and Technology or Applied Science and Environment

31: Secondary V Chemistry

41: Secondary V Physics

80: SSD, with Secondary V credits in classical dance or modern dance (art/study), or equivalent

9F: In Fire Safety Techniques

(E) = Program Is Available In English Pre-University Programs (2 years) Prerequisites Science (E) 31, 41, 63

Computer Science and Mathematics (E) 31, 41, 63

Science – International Baccalaureate (E) 31, 41, 63

Social Science (E) 1

Quebec Secondary School Diploma Requirements - Certification Students must meet the following requirements in order to obtain a Secondary School diploma:

- Accumulate a minimum of 54 credits in Secondary IV and V, of which at least 20 are at the Secondary V level.

- The following courses are compulsory: 6 Secondary V credits in language of instruction (English) 4 Secondary V credits in French second language instruction 4 Secondary IV credits in Mathematics 4 Secondary IV credits in Science and Technology or 6 credits in Applied Science and Technology 4 Secondary IV credit in History and Citizenship Education 2 Secondary IV credits in Arts

2 Secondary V credits in Ethics & Religious Culture or Physical Education & Health

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Commerce (E) 63

Arts, Literature and Communication (E) 0

Music (E) 0

Dance 0

Visual Arts (E) 0

Arts and Sciences (E) 31, 41, 63

Liberal Arts (E) 1 or 63 (Math Profile)

Note: (1) Some colleges also offer special programs. These programs combine courses in two fields of study so that students earn two diplomas in three years. (2) Some colleges offer Preparatory Sessions for students who are missing high school prerequisites. Technical/Career Programs (3 years) Sector 1 – Administration, Commerce and Computer Technology Prerequisites Accounting and Management Technology (E) 61

Insurance and Financial Advising (E) 1

Business Management (E) 1

Office System Technology (E) 0

Office Work Coordination (E) 0

Micropublishing and Hypermedia (E) 0

Computer Science Technology (E) 63

Administrative Data Processing (E) 63

Industrial Data Processing (E) 63

Network Management (E) 63

Sector 2 – Agriculture and Fisheries Animal Health Technology (E) 1, 21

Farm Management and Technology (E) 0

Animal Production 1

Horticultural and Environmental Technology 1

Ornamental Horticulture 1

Farm Equipment Technology 1

Equine Technology 0

Aquaculture Techniques 1, 21

Processing of Products of the Sea, Lakes and Rivers 1, 21

Sector 3 – Food Services and Tourism Food Processing and Quality Control Technologies 21, 61

Tourism (E) 1

Adventure Tourism (E) 0

Hotel Management (E) 1

Food Service and Restaurant Management (E) 1

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Sector 4 – Arts Professional Music and Song Techniques (E) 0

Professional Theater-Acting (E) 0

Professional Theater-Production (E) 0

Dance 80

Circus Arts 0

Industrial Design Techniques (E) 1, 2

Presentation Design Technology (E) 0

Interior Design (E) 0

Professional Photography (E) 0

Applied Arts and Crafts 0

Sector 5 – Woodworking and Furniture Making Furniture Making and Cabinetmaking 1

Sector 6 – Chemistry and Biology Laboratory Technology (E) 31, 63

Biotechnology 31, 63

Analytical Chemistry (E) 31, 63

Chemical Process Technology 21, 61

Chemical Engineering Technology 31, 41, 63

Water Sanitation 21, 61

Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Protection 21, 61

Sector 7 – Buildings and Public Works Architectural Technology (E) 2, 61

Civil Engineering Technology (E) 21, 63

Building Systems Technology (E) 21, 61

Realty Appraisal 1, 21

Geomatics 61

Fire Safety: Fire Prevention 9F

Sector 8 – Land Use Planning and the Environment Hunting and Fishing Resource Development 60 or 61

Environmental and Wildlife Management (E) 31, 63

Natural Environment Technology 1, 21

Urban and Regional Planning 60 or 61

Sector 9 – Electrotechnology Digital Systems Technology (E) 21, 61

Electronics Technology (E) 2, 61

Telecommunications (E) 2, 61

Computers and Networks (E) 2, 61

Audiovisual Equipment 2, 61

Industrial Electronics Technology (E) 21, 61

Engineering Physics Technology (E) 21, 63

Avionics Techniques 41, 63

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Sector 10 – Motorized Equipment Maintenance Marine Engineering Technology 1, 21

Aircraft Maintenance (E) 41, 63

Sector 11 – Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Technology 61

Pharmaceutical Production Technology (E) 61

Mechanical Engineering Technology (E) 41, 61

Composite Materials Processing 61

Plastics Engineering Technology 21, 61

Naval Architecture Technology 61

Aircraft Engineering Technology 41, 63

Sector 12 – Forestry and Pulp and Paper Forest Products Processing 1

Forest Technology (E) 0

Pulp and Paper Technology 31, 41, 63

Sector 13 – Communications and Documentation Information and Library Technologies (E) 0

Graphic Design (E) 0

Museum Techniques 0

Animation 0

3D Animation and Image Synthesis (E) 0

Computer Graphics in Prepress Work 0

Printing 0

Project Management: Graphics Communications 0

Multimedia Integration 0

Television Production and Postproduction Techniques 0

Media Communication Techniques 0

Sector 14 – Maintenance Mechanics Industrial Maintenance Technology (E) 41, 61 Sector 15 – Mining and Site Operations Mineral Technology 21, 61 Sector 16 – Metallurgical Technology Metallurgical Engineering Technology 21, 63 Sector 17 – Transport Navigation 21, 61

Aircraft Piloting 41, 63

Transportation Logistics (E) 61

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Sector 18 – Fashion, Leather and Textiles Fashion Design (E) 0

Apparel Production Management 1

Fashion Marketing (E) 0

Sector 19 – Health Services Dental Prostheses Techniques 2

Denturology 41

Dental Hygiene (E) 31

Acupuncture 21

Dietetics 21

Medical Electrophysiology 1, 21

Biomedical Laboratory Technology (E) 31, 61

Respiratory and Anaesthesia Technology (E) 31, 61

Diagnostic Imaging (E) 21, 61

Nuclear Medicine Technology 21, 63

Radiation Oncology (E) 21, 63

Physical Rehabilitation (E) 1, 41

Orthotics and Prosthetics 0

Optical Dispensing 41, 63

Hearing Aid Technology 41, 63

Funeral Service Technology 21

Nursing (E) 21, 31

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (E) 0

Medical Records Management (E) 1

Sector 20 – Social, Educational and Legal Services Police Technology (E) 1

Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention (E) 0

Paralegal Technology (E) 1

Early Childhood Education (E) 0

Special Care Counselling (E) 0

Social Research Techniques 1

Social Service (E) 0

Community Recreation Leadership Training (E) 0

Note: The <cegep@distance> also offers a wide choice of college-level courses in the following subject areas: administration and accounting, computer technology, languages, general education, social sciences and natural sciences.

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Vocational Education

One of the toughest questions students face is what to do after high school. It used to be that the choices were work or go to CEGEP. Trade schools were also an option but these were often expensive. In recent years a new option is being provided for residents of Quebec. Vocational Education is now available at centers around the province. We are lucky to have two of these centers right here in our school board. The philosophy of these centers is learning by doing. Learning is done in realistic settings with state of the art equipment. Upon completion of the program, a diploma from the Ministry of Education is given. These programs are attractive because graduates are getting jobs. The following English-Language Vocational Programs are tuition free for Quebec residents who meet the admission requirements. The column entitled “Prerequisites” pertains to information regarding specific academic requirements for the program. Program prerequisites refer to secondary-level language of instruction (English), second language (French) and Mathematics. (NFSB) = Program is Available at the New Frontiers School Board Sector 1 – Administration, Commerce and Computer Science Prerequisites Accounting (NFSB) IV

Computing Support IV

Professional Sales IV

Secretarial Studies (NFSB) IV

Sector 2 – Agriculture and Fisheries Horticulture and Garden Centre Operations (NFSB) IV

Landscaping Operations (NFSB) III

Sector 3 – Food Services and Tourism Bread Making III

Food and Beverage Services III

Hotel Reception IV

Pastry Making IV

Professional Cooking IV

Retail Butchery III

Travel Sales IV Math

V English & French

Sector 4 – Arts Interior Decorating and Visual Display (NFSB) IV Sector 5 – Woodworking and Furniture Making Cabinet Making IV

Furniture Finishing IV

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Sector 7 – Buildings and Public Works Carpentry (NFSB) IV

Commercial and Residential Painting III

Masonry: Brick-Laying III

Plastering III

Plumbing and Heating IV

Preparing and Finishing Concrete III

RV Maintenance and Repair (NFSB) III

Refrigeration IV

Residential and Commercial Drafting (NFSB) IV

Fire Safety Techniques IV

Tiling III

General Building Maintenance III

Sector 9 – Electrotechnology Automated Systems Electro-Mechanics IV

Business Equipment Technical Services IV

Electricity IV

Electronic Audio/Video Equipment Repair IV

Installation and Repair of Tele-Communications Equipment IV

Sector 10 – Motorized Equipment Maintenance Automobile Mechanics (NFSB) IV

Automotive Body Repair and Repainting IV

Sale of Mechanical Parts and Accessories III

Sector 11 – Mechanical Manufacturing Aircraft Mechanical Assembly IV

Aircraft Structural Assembly IV

Cable and Circuit Assembly IV

Industrial Drafting IV

Machining Technics IV

Precision Sheet Metal work IV

Sector 13 – Communications and Documentation Desktop Publishing IV

Printing IV

Sector 14 – Maintenance Mechanics Elevator Mechanics IV

Industrial Construction and Maintenance Mechanics IV

Sector 15 – Mining and Site Operations Diamond Drilling III

Machine Operations, Mineral and Metal Processing III

Ore Extraction III

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Sector 16 – Metallurgical Technology Sheet Metal Work IV

Welding and Fitting (NFSB) IV

Sector 17 – Transportation Trucking IV Sector 19 – Health Services Assistance in Health Care Facilities (NFSB) III

Dental Assistance IV

Health, Assistance and Nursing (NFSB) IV Math & French

V English

Home Care Assistance (NFSB) III

Pharmacy Technical Assistance IV

Sector 21 – Beauty Care Aesthetics IV

Hairdressing (NFSB) IV

For more information and a complete list of English and French programs please visit www.inforoutefpt.org.

General Pathway

This revised approach for Secondary Cycle Two has four distinctive characteristics: • It targets the development of competencies by students who are actively involved in the

learning process.

• It integrates all the subjects into a coherent whole, focused on the major issues of contemporary life.

• It explicitly targets cross-curricular learning, learning that transcends the boundaries between subjects,

• It calls on the professional expertise of school staff and allows for individual and collective choices.

This path lead to vocational training, college-level studies or university. It does not prepare the student for immediate entry into the workplace. A second option - a Work-Oriented Training Path - is intended to give students practical training for the workplace, while pursuing general education adapted to their needs. It may lead directly to the job market, or, under some conditions, it may lead to vocational training programs or continued studies in general education. POP - Personal Orientation Project

An option in the General Path, the Personal Orientation Project (POP) enables students to develop two of the core competencies: Carries out a process of career exploration, and Contemplates his/her learning and work orientations.

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Through simulations and practical exercises, students become familiar with the various work-related fields of interest. Helped by their teacher, each student will create and carry out his or her own process of career exploration. A student may explore a single sector for several months, or explore several different ones. After each exploration, students will share with their peers and their teacher their process, discoveries and reflections. Because students will all be exploring different sectors, it is hoped they will learn from each other’s experiences, and their learning will become enriched.

Work-Oriented Pathway

For students who finish Secondary Cycle One without having met the required competencies in language and mathematics, a new, Work-Oriented Training Path is available. This path will give students who have difficulty at school, with the opportunity to follow a course of study leading to employment and a qualification. It includes a general education component and an on-the-job training component, providing either preparation for employment or training for semiskilled occupations. The Work-Oriented Training Path is comprised of two programs: Preparation for Employment and Training for Semiskilled Occupations. A student who is at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the school year may enroll in the Work-Oriented Training Path if the student’s competency report or individualized education plan shows that of the three options offered at the secondary level, this path is the most likely to meet the student’s interests, needs and abilities.

Preparation for Employment is a three-year program intended for students who have not achieved the objectives of the elementary level programs of studies for English and mathematics. The program contains a general education component (English; French; Mathematics; Technological and Scientific Experimentation; Geography, History and Citizenship Education; Physical Education and Health; and Autonomy and Social Participation) and a practical training component (Introduction to the World of Work, World of Work Orientation, and Work Skills). The first year takes place in school, while the following two years follow a work-study approach. The Work Skills course (300 hours in the second year and 600 hours in the third year) consists primarily of practicum in the workplace. Training for Semiskilled Occupations is intended for students who have achieved the objectives of the elementary level programs of studies for English and mathematics, but have not earned the Secondary Cycle One credits in these subjects. This is a one-year program that includes English, French, Mathematics, Introduction to the World of Work, and 375 hours of preparation for a specific semiskilled trade. “Students learn all the work tasks associated with that trade. The competencies are more complex but are all related to a single trade. ” The Work-Oriented Training Path replaces the Individualized Paths for Learning (IPL) and Life Skills and Work Skills Education as well as the Attestation of Vocational Education (AVE). The Work-Oriented Training Path does not reject everything that existed before. The new path still places heavy emphasis on work practicum, but the general education component has been strengthened. Please note that no MELS credits are earned in the Work-Oriented Training Path.

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Mathematics & Science Programs

Math Sequence at CVR

Secondary 4 and 5 choices for students who pass secondary 3 and 4

Secondary 3

306 (Regular)

Secondary 3326 (Advanced)

Cultural, Social

and Technical

Technical

and Scientific

Science Option

Cultural, Social

and Technical

75%

70%

Science Sequence at CVR Summary of possible science paths

Science &

TechnologyScience &

Technology

4 credits

Chemistry & Physics (optional)

(70%+ recommended in Gr. 10

Science EST & Math (Adv or regular))

Sec. IV Sec. VSec. III

Sci. &Tech. of the Environment

4 credits

(prerequisite for Chemistry & Physics)

(70%+ recommended in

Gr. 9 Science & Adv. Math )

+

Science &

Technology.

4 credits

Non-science

electives

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Language Specific Programs

Choosing the program that is right for each student involves a decision based on personal values as well as personal abilities. There may come a point when a student would get a better mark if she/he took a course in English rather than French but then a valuable opportunity to improve French skills would be lost. Personal choices and values play a great role in the decision to take a course in French or English. The following four programs are offered at CVR: English Program - students take the French second language course at each level and all other compulsory courses in English. A CVR certificate is awarded to those students who successfully complete the program. Bilingual Program - students take the advanced French program at each grade level along with some compulsory courses taught in French. A New Frontiers School Board certificate is awarded to those students who successfully complete the program. Bilingual with Honours - students must fulfill the requirements of the Bilingual Certificate program as well as take a mother tongue (langue d’enseignement Sec.5) French course in the final year. A New Frontiers School Board certificate is awarded to those students who successfully complete the program. Universal Program - students take the français langue d’enseignement at each grade level along with some compulsory courses taught in French (other requirements of the Universal program are outlined in the program pamphlet). A New Frontiers School Board and school certificate is awarded to those students who successfully complete the program. The following chart provides a picture of the French programs available at CVR. Secondary I Secondary II Secondary III Secondary IV Secondary V

English

634106

634206

634306

634404

634504

Bilingual

635106

& other subjects in

French

635206

& other subjects in

French

635306

& Histoire

635406

& Histoire

635506 Enrichi

& Monde

contemporain

Bilingual with

Honours

Langue maternelle

(Sec.5) & Monde contemporain

Universal

132108

& other subjects in

French

132208

& other subjects in

French

132308

& Histoire

132408

& Histoire

Langue maternelle

(Sec.5) & Monde contemporain

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Arts Program

The Arts Department offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and interests in each of the disciplines of Art, Dance, Drama, and Music from beginner to advanced levels Middle School students are provided with an opportunity to explore the four artistic disciplines – Music, Dance, Visual Arts and Drama – in order that they may discover their own strengths and potentials. Students in grades 9, 10 and 11

are free to continue on in the artistic discipline of their choice, thus, allowing for more concentrated study in one or more of the Artistic Disciplines. The first part of the school year of the grade 11 Performing Arts option block is dedicated exclusively to the production of a major Broadway musical which is taught collaboratively. Students in this course are integrally involved in the dramatic, musical and technical aspects of the production. The second half of the year, allows for more subject specific specialization in preparation for those interested in pursuing visual arts, music, dance, theatre or technical theatre at the CEGEP or post-secondary level. The second term also traditionally features a large-scale, theme-based performance highlighting students in both grades 10 and 11. The Performing Arts Department also offers Music 534, a prerequisite theory course for those interested in entering a music program at the CEGEP level, which is open to both beginner and advanced musicians. The new Arts Program, designed according to current curricular reforms, seeks to acquaint students with a wide variety of performance/artistic styles and experiences. Our program gives students the opportunity to explore their potential and gives voice to creative abilities and interests. It fosters self-esteem, self-discipline and communication skills. Students in the Arts learn teamwork and collaboration. In short, the Arts prepare future citizens for the workplace and the world.

Grade 7 (compulsory)

Selection of : Art Dance Drama Music

Grade 8 (compulsory)

Selection of : Art Dance Drama Music

Grade 9 (compulsory)

Selection of : Art Dance Drama Music

Grade 10 (compulsory &

electives available)

Selection of : Art Dance Drama Music Arts Electives

Grade 11 (compulsory & electives available)

Selection of : Art Dance Drama Music Arts Electives Performing Arts Elective

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Courses Taken by Grade Level

The following are the courses that students take at each grade level. (The courses for students in specialized programs vary)

Grade Seven Grade Eight English English Français Français Mathematics Mathematics Physical Education & Health Physical Education & Health Ethics & Religious Culture / ECR Ethics & Religious Culture / ECR Geography / Géographie Geography / Géographie History & Citizenship / Histoire & Citoyenneté History & Citizenship / Histoire & Citoyenneté Science & Technology Science & Technology Arts Education Arts Education Grade Nine Grade Ten English English Français Français Mathematics Mathematics Physical Education & Health Physical Education & Health Science & Technology Science & Technology History & Citizenship /Histoire & Citoyenneté History & Citizenship / Histoire & Citoyenneté Ethics & Religious Culture Ethics & Religious Culture Arts Education Arts Education Electives Grade Eleven English Français Mathematics Physical Education & Health Arts Education Contemporary World / Le monde contemporain Ethics & Religious Culture Lecture en Français (included in Français) Electives