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Holy Spirit High SchoolHoly Spirit High School

Level I Course Offerings 2012 - 2013

Meeting with Grade 9 Students & Parents January 30, 2012

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Level I Course Offerings

• Provide basic information

• Ensure proper course selection

• Awareness of post-secondary

• Planning for three high school years

• Decisions! Decisions! Decisions!

Purposes of this Session

Minimum Graduation Requirements

• Core English 6• Optional Language 2• Mathematics 4• Science

4• Phys. Education 2• Canada Studies 2• World Studies 2• Career Education 2

• Fine Arts 2• Other Required 4

(from two areas) • Any Subject Areas 6

• TOTAL CREDITS 36• Local Credits Max. 4• Minimum Level 3 9• Minimum Level 2-3-4 20

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Graduation Requirements

• Possible to graduate from high school and not meet entrance requirements for some post-secondary institutions

• Note OTHER category• 9 - 3000 level credits to graduate

– But, 10 - 3000 level credits for MUN

• All courses on ‘Link to Grad Requirements Sheet’ indicate the categories satisfied


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Courses vs. Credits

All courses are followed by a four digit number:

First digitFirst digit = level when course is generally taken:Art 1201 = first year English 3201 = third year

Second digit = number of credits the course is worth: Phys. Ed. 2101 = 1 credit French 2200 = 2 credits

Science 1206 = __ credits A student takes 14 CREDITS not 14 courses per year!


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Key Numbers

• Each student takes 14 credits a year

• Over 3 years, 42 credits possible

• 36 credits required to graduate

• 9 - 3000 level credits needed

• But, 10 - 3000 level credits required for MUN

Graduation requirements must be kept in mind when selecting courses!!


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Many Streams to Follow

• Students having Good Academic Success • Students having Academic Success• Students having Academic Difficulty• Students having Great Academic Difficulty

Decided by past history and Grade 9 midyear and final report marks.

Goal: Place student in proper course / stream!


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Please Remember

• Match student’s ability to appropriate courses and future educational plans

• Not all students take the same courses - not even members of same family

• Students must select a challenging program

When helping students select courses...


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French Immersion Designation

Students enrolled in the French Immersion program must meet at least minimum graduation requirements and attain six (6) credits in Français courses plus six (6) other credits in courses studied in French. Successful completion will be indicated on the diploma as FRENCH IMMERSION DESIGNATION.

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(AP)Advanced Placement

• Enables a student to demonstrate college-level achievement while in high school

• We will attempt to offer the following AP courses:– Biology 4220– Chemistry 4222– Physics 4224– Psychology 4220


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Three-Year Plan

• Student Course Selection Sheet

• Student 3-year planner

• ‘Link to Grad Requirements’ Sheet

• Compulsory vs. Optional

When advising students…remember


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Compulsory Selections

• Mathematics

• Science

• English

• Social Studies (Canada Stds., World Stds.)

In each of Levels 1-2-3


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Compulsory Selections

• Level I - Healthy Living 1200

• Level II - Career Education 2201 ( in English) or Carrière et vie 2231 (in French)

• Level I-II-III - Fine Arts (2 credits: Drama OR Art OR Music OR Clothing/Textiles OR NL Studies)

In Various Levels


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Optional Selections

• ‘Other Required Credits’ requirements

• ‘Any Subject Areas’ requirements

• 9 Level 3 credits

• 20 Level 2-3-4 credits

• 4 credit maximum in the 36 for local course credits

In each of Levels 1-2-3


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English


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Graduation Requirements• In the current program, Literature and

Language courses are combined into a two-credit course at each level.

• All students must complete (8) credits in Language as part of the required 36 for graduation.

• At least (6) credits must be in CORE English. Students will need to obtain at least one Optional language course (i.e. English 1200, English Writing 2203, Drama 2206, Theatre Arts 3220 (L)) or complete a French course.


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English 1201

English 1201 Academic•Taken by > 80 % of students after Grade 9.• Speaking and Listening, Reading and Viewing, Writing and Representing• Expectations: Students must accept responsibility and assume ownership for their own learning. There are many assignments involved in this course.• Followed by English 2201 and 3201 [MUN].


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English 1202Basic English 1202 • Taken by up to 20% of incoming Grade 9 students• Experienced difficulty with Grade 9 outcomes; failed, or mark of 50-55%• Students require significant support:

= reading and writing= motivational feedback= pace of instruction to meet their needs

• Followed by English 2202 & 3202, unless student switches to Academic stream in Level II• Students register for English 1200 at same time


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English 1200

• taken at the same time as English 1202

• helps students handle reading and writing demands of the senior high program

• help students develop reading strategies

• emphasis on student as learner• enabling course


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OPTIONAL(not CORE) COURSES

• English 1200 - difficulty with reading

• Writing 2203 - enhance writing skills

• French 1200 or Français 1202

• Drama 2206

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Mathematics


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Mathematics: Applied or Academic?

Just Two Possibilities Next Year!

• Applied Mathematics 1202

• Academic Mathematics 1201


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Mathematics - Applied

• Failed Grade 9 Mathematics, or passed with 50-55%

• Taken by up to 20% of students• Followed by 2202 in Level II• Post-secondary limitations

Applied Mathematics 1202


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Mathematics - Academic

Academic Mathematics 1201• Very challenging course – New as of September 2011!

• All students who successfully completed Grade 9 Math > 55%

• There are separate and distinct advanced courses at Level II - III


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Mathematics-The First RouteLevel I

Mathematics 1201

Level II

Mathematics 2201

[less than 80% in Mathematics 1201]

Level III

Mathematics 3201


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Mathematics-The Second RouteLevel I

Math1201(>80%)

Level II

Advanced Math 2200

Level III

Advanced Math 3200

This sequence represents one ADVANCED

sequence

beginning in Level II


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Mathematics-The Third Route

Level IAcademic Math 1201

Level II Advanced Math 2200

Level III

Advanced Math 3200

AND

Advanced Math 3208


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Science


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Science

• Basic Science 2200

• Academic Science 1206

• Semesterized Science 1206/Chemistry 2202

• OR

• Semesterized Science 1206/Physics 2204

• Biology 2201(optional > 80% in Grade 9 Science)


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• Difficulty with science

• Taken by up to 20% of students

• Failed Grade 9 science, or passed with 50-55%

• Followed by Environmental Science 3205

Science

Basic Science 2200


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Science

• Academic course, full-year

• 55% + in Grade 9 science• Followed by any of the other sciences

• Pre-requisite to Chemistry, Physics, Earth Systems

• Must pass for Academic Graduation

Academic Science 1206


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Science

• Academic course

• 80% + in Grade 9 science

• Followed by Biology 3201 or Biology 3201 AND AP Biology 4222 – same time

• Meets post-secondary requirements

Biology 2201


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Science

• Academic courses – half-year each

• 85% + in Grade 9 science

• Followed by Chemistry 3202 or Chemistry 3202 AND AP Chemistry 4222 – same time


Science 1206/Chemistry 2202


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Science

• Academic courses

• 85% + in Grade 9 science and Math

• Followed by Physics 3204 or Physics 3204 AND AP Physics 4224 – same time


Science 1206/Physics 2204


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Social Studies


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Social Studies

• Level I: Canada Studies [2 credits required]

THEN

• Level II: World Studies [2 credits required]

OR

Level III: FI World Studies [2 credits required]


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Canada Studies Courses

• Canadian History 1201(average – Level I)

• Canadian Geog. 1202 (average – Level I)

• NL Studies 2205 (average – Level II-III)

• Can. Law 2204 (above average - Level II-III)


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Physical Education


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Physical Education Courses

Healthy Living 1200• a cross curricular program that

builds on active living, healthy eating, controlling substances, and personal dynamics

• occurs in the gym and classroom each cycle


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French


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French Courses

•French 1200 (students need to have passed Gd. 9 French with 55%+)

•New Course as of September 2011


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French Immersion

•Français 1202 - language development course

• Géographie du Canada 1232

- an introductory Geography course designed to fulfill the two-credit Canada Studies requirement


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Elective Course Areas

• Art • Core French• Music • Skilled Trades

• Technology Education• Religious Education• Drama/Theater Arts• Family Studies• Health

A Wide Range of Courses...


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Art


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Art Courses

Art 1201


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Music


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Music Courses

Applied Music 2206 CHORAL

Previous Choral students only

Musical Theater 3211 (L)


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Music Courses

Applied Music 2206 BAND

Previous Instrumental Students ONLY!


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Technology Education


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Technology Courses

Skilled Trades 1201

OR

Design & Fabrication 1202


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Family Studies


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Family Studies Courses

•Clothing 1101

AND

• Textiles 3101


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Other Courses

• Consumer Studies 1202

• Drama 2206


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Career Hours

• Students can get up to 15 career hours in Level I before taking the Career Development course in Level II

• Must get career hour sheet from the office and get it signed each time hours are completed

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Final Comments


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Final Comments• Selections completed/returned by Feb.

10th

• Review their choices carefully

• We cannot guarantee all optional choices!

• Students MUST complete alternate choices at bottom of selection sheet


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Parents/Guardians• Check our School’s website for further

information (Course Selection 12-13):

• Contact any member of Admin/Guidance if there are any questions.

www.hsh.k12.nf.ca

834-1031


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