For The Class of 2015

Grade 12 Course Selection

Course Selection

Grade 12 students should carry 6 courses

21 courses: Suggested load by HRSB

Graduation Requirements

1. 3 English

2. 2 Math

3. 2 Science

4. 2 Technology…Math or Science

5. 1 Physical Education Credit

6. 1 Canadian Studies

7. 1 Global

8. 1 Fine Arts Credit

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Typical Grade 12 Courses***** Make sure you have at least 5 grade 12 credits*****

•1 English

•1 Global (History/Histoire Planetaire or Geography)

•1-2 Math (for those needing for post-secondary)

•1-2 Sciences (for those needing for post-secondary)

•1-2 Technology (for those who did not take extra Math of Science)

• Français 12 (only for FI students)

•Elective credits (selected based on high school graduation requirements and post-secondary admissions requirements)

Post-Secondary Admission Requirements(Atlantic Provinces)

Bachelor of ScienceEnglish 12 academic

Pre-Calculus Math 12

2 of Biology/Chemistry/Physics 12

1 more academic grade 12 credit

Post-Secondary Admission Requirements(Atlantic Provinces)

Bachelor of CommerceEnglish 12 academic

Math 12 academic

3 more academic grade 12 credits

Post-Secondary Admission Requirements(Atlantic Provinces)

Bachelor of ArtsEnglish 12 academic

4 more academic grade 12 credits

Post-Secondary Admission Requirements(Atlantic Provinces)

Community CollegeNo admissions requirements for 90% of requirements other than high school completion.

Some programs require Math 12 and Physics 11.

First come/First serve

EnglishStudents require an English credit at each grade

level in order to graduate

English 11 Advanced English 12 Advanced OR English 12 Advanced Placement

English 11 English 12

English 11 Communications English 12 Communications

Math Recommendations

• Grade 10/11 Math recommendations by teachers.

• Math recommendation form if not pursuing math recommendation.

• It is important to make decisions that will allow you to experience success.

• There will be no changes permitted after March 20th.

Mathematics Essentials Pathway

Mathematics at Work Pathway

Mathematics (Academic) Pathway

Selecting the Best Course

Considerations• Mathematical knowledge and background

• Future plans

• Interest

• Learner profile

• Previous mathematics achievement

Post-Secondary Math RequirementsDAL/SMU

Program Requirement(s)

Bachelor of Engineering Precal 12 (Chemistry / Physics 12)

Bachelor of Computer Science Precal 12

Bachelor of Science Precal 12 + Sciences

Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology Math 12 Academic

Bachelor of Science – Nursing Math 12 Academic

Bachelor of Commerce Math 12 Academic

Bachelor of Arts No math requirement*

NSCC 90% of programs require no math

• Please check this requirement for other universities – it may vary

ScienceMinimum of 2 science credits for

graduation

Those taking for graduation

• Science 10 + one of: Oceans/ Human Biology/ Food Science/ Geology/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics

Those needing for post-secondary

• Science 10 + 2 from: Biology 12, Chemistry 12 and/or Physics 12

Technology/Science/Math Grade 12 Options:• Business Tech 12• Communication Tech 12• Production Tech 12• Computer Programming 12• Film and Video 12• Multimedia 12• Math for the Workplace 12

One Canadian Studies credit and One Global Studies credit required for graduation

Canadian Studies options:• Mikmaw Studies 10

• Canadian History 11

• Histoire Canadienne 11F

• African Canadian Studies 11

Global Studies Options• Global History 12

• Histoire Planétaire 12F

• Global Geography 12

New Course:

• Health and Human Services 12 (Academic)

• Health and Human Services 12 will provide students with skills and knowledge in human development, ethics, the helping process, interpersonal and personal development, wellness, written and verbal communication, and computer applications. Students will explore skills and knowledge specific to defined occupations. Volunteerism is an important component of the course, and as such, students will be required to complete a volunteer project as a major assessment

Elective CreditsElective courses should be chosen based on:

1.Need for High School graduation

2.Post-secondary Admissions requirements

3.Interest of the student

Two Alternates• Students should make sure to select

two alternate courses when doing their online selection

• Students are asked to choose alternates to ensure they end up in suitable courses should their be scheduling conflicts in their initial selections

On Line Course Selection Tips:

• Grade 12 students must choose 6-8 courses and 2 alternates

• Students planning on early graduation must fill out a yellow form and still fill in 6 courses and 2 alternates. Your courses will be adjusted later. You must also make sure to pick one grade 12 credit .

• 02 students will only find specific 02 courses under the O2 heading.

• Make sure to hit submit when you have finished making all of your selections.

Please Remember:You will need your computer login & password, as well as your PowerSchool login & password.

•If you do not your computer login, please see your A block teacher.

•If you do not have your PowerSchool login, please see Mrs. McKinnon, guidance secretary.

Important Date:

There will be NO COURSE CHANGES after…

MARCH 20TH

Questions?

Mrs. Parsons – Surnames A-L

Mme Wiseman – Surnames M-Z

Mrs. Thibault – Guidance Intern

GRADE 11’s C block

Date Class Teacher Time Lab Guidance

Mon, Feb 24 CHE11ADV N. Benoit-Canning 12:45 – 1:15 2019 Corey

Mon, Feb 24 PHEAL 11 D. Blanchard 1:25 – 1:55 2019 Corey

Tues, Feb 25 HC11IMM P. Chambon-Dias 9:20 – 9:50 2019 Julie

Tues, Feb 25 MUS10/11/12 B. Coates 10:00 – 10:30 2019 Julie

Tues, Feb 25 BIO11ADV M. Cobb 9:20 – 9:50 2039 Corey

Tues, Feb 25 MTH11 L. Parker 10:00 – 10:30 2039 Corey

Wed, Feb 26 ENG11 D. Gerrior-Thomas 2:05 – 2:35 2032 Julie

Wed, Feb 26 PHY11 C. MacDonald 2:45 – 3:15 2032 Julie

Wed, Feb 26 PHE11 S. McMaster 2:05 – 2:35 2039 Corey

Wed, Feb 26 BIO11 M. McNeil 2:45 – 3:15 2039 Corey

Thurs, Feb 27 HUBIO11 S. Pellerine 10:40 – 11:10 2032 Julie

Thurs, Feb 27 OCE11 B. Penny 11:20 – 11:50 2032 Julie

Fri, Feb 28 CHS11 A. Roughneen 2:05 – 2:35 2032 Corey

Fri, Feb 28 COOP11 J. Turnbull 2:43-3:15 2032 Corey

Fri, Feb 28 ECM12 AM. Kaiser 2:05 – 2:35 2039 Julie