Citadel High

To inform

Courage, Honour, Strength

To challenge

The Class of 2018 Phoenix

To welcome

Citadel High School

Your Counsellors:

Courage, Honour, Strength

A - F T. MacDonald

G – M plus Mac C. Borden

N – Z plus Mc G. Luke/L. MacLean

Student Servicesaka GuidanceCareer & Academic Counselling

Confidential Personal CounsellingConnections to school & communityVirtual Guidance Office (the VGO)

www.chs.ednet.ns.ca

How High School Works

Semesters1st semester Sept. to Jan. 1st semester Sept. to Jan. 2nd semester Feb. to June 2nd semester Feb. to June

Class Course CreditClass Course Credit

Grade 10Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester) 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)Grade 11Grade 11 7 courses – one study period 7 courses – one study periodGrade 12 Grade 12 6 courses – two study periods 6 courses – two study periods

21 courses (credits) in 3 years

Day by day - Day by day - Schedule Schedule

4 courses every day (75 min.)4 courses every day (75 min.)2 in the morning 2 in the morning 2 in the afternoon2 in the afternoon

Period Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1(9:00 - 10:15)

Course 1

Course 2

Course 3 Course 4 Course 1

2(10:20 - 11:35)

Course 2

Course 1

Course 4 Course 3Course

2

11:40 - 12:30

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

3(12:40 -

1:50)

Course 3

Course 4

Course 1 Course 2Course

3

4(1:55 - 3:10)

Course 4

Course 3

Course 2 Course 1 Course

4

Daily Schedule

ProgramsPrograms

The following programs are offered at CitadelThe following programs are offered at Citadel

English ProgramEnglish Program French ImmersionFrench ImmersionOptions and Opportunities – O2Options and Opportunities – O2International Baccalaureate Diploma - IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma - IB

(English and French Immersion)(English and French Immersion)

French ImmersionFrench Immersion

Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion credits to receive a French Immersion certificate. We credits to receive a French Immersion certificate. We suggest the following for grade 10 French Immersion:suggest the following for grade 10 French Immersion:

FranFranççais 10ais 10Sciences 10Sciences 10Histoire 10Histoire 10Arts Dramatiques 10Arts Dramatiques 10Mode de Vie Actif 11Mode de Vie Actif 11

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

18 credits are required to graduate from a 18 credits are required to graduate from a Nova Scotia High SchoolNova Scotia High School

• 13 are 13 are compulsorycompulsory credits credits• 5 are 5 are electiveelective credits credits• Maximum 7 grade 10 creditsMaximum 7 grade 10 credits• Minimum 5 grade 12 credits Minimum 5 grade 12 credits

13 Compulsory Credits13 Compulsory Credits• 3 English3 English• 2 Math2 Math• 2 Science2 Science• 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science2 Other from Technology, Math or Science• 1 Fine Arts1 Fine Arts

(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)• 1 Physical Education1 Physical Education

(PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)(PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)• 1 Canadian History1 Canadian History

(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)• 1 Global Studies1 Global Studies

(GEO12 or HIS12)(GEO12 or HIS12)

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

EnglishEnglish - - 3 credits required, one from each grade 3 credits required, one from each grade level. level. All grade 10 students must take a grade 10 All grade 10 students must take a grade 10

English courseEnglish course. .

MathematicsMathematics - 2 required credits from different - 2 required credits from different grade levels. grade levels. All grade 10 students must take a All grade 10 students must take a

grade 10 math coursegrade 10 math course..

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

ScienceScience - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other science course. other science course. All grade 10 students should All grade 10 students should take take Science 10Science 10 - it is a “first science credit”. - it is a “first science credit”.

Other Other - 2 required credits from either: - 2 required credits from either: TechnologyTechnology, , ScienceScience (above the 2 required science credits),(above the 2 required science credits), MathMath (above (above

the 2 required math credits)the 2 required math credits) or any combination of the 3 or any combination of the 3 Math, Science, or Technology.Math, Science, or Technology.

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

Fine ArtsFine Arts - 1 required credit from either: - 1 required credit from either: Art, Music, Art, Music, Drama, or Dance.Drama, or Dance. All grade 10 students should take a All grade 10 students should take a fine arts credit. fine arts credit.

Physical EducationPhysical Education - -1 required credit from 1 required credit from PAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, PAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Phys Ed 10, 11, 12, Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10, Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10, PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11.PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11.

Compulsory CreditsCompulsory Credits

Canadian HistoryCanadian History - - 1 required credit from either: 1 required credit from either: Mi’kmaq Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Studies 10, Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canada 11F, African Canadian History 11 Histoire du Canada 11F, African Canadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11.Canadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11. Any Any Grade 10 student Grade 10 student interested in completing the Canadian History requirement should interested in completing the Canadian History requirement should choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10. Most students wanting to complete their choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10. Most students wanting to complete their French Immersion certificate will usually select French Immersion certificate will usually select Histoire du Canada Histoire du Canada 11F in grade 1111F in grade 11

Global StudiesGlobal Studies - 1 required credit from either: - 1 required credit from either: Global History Global History 12, Global Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 1212, Global Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 12. The Global . The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12 year.

Course/Credit Course/Credit TypesTypesSubject Name – English, Math, History, etc.Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc.

Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12Credit TypeCredit Type

AdvancedAdvancedAcademicAcademicOpenOpenGraduationGraduation

Citadel High offers a number of supports for students:Citadel High offers a number of supports for students:

Resource:Resource: For students who require adaptations to For students who require adaptations to meet course outcomesmeet course outcomes

Learning Center:Learning Center: For students who require a program For students who require a program plan with individualized outcomesplan with individualized outcomes

Student Support Room:Student Support Room: For students who may seek For students who may seek extra-help in any subject areaextra-help in any subject area

Academic SupportAcademic Support

Try to pick courses becauseTry to pick courses because::You are interested in the topicYou are interested in the topic

You need the course to graduateYou need the course to graduateYou need the course to complete the FI certificateYou need the course to complete the FI certificate

You are interested in future study of the topicYou are interested in future study of the topicYou have the ability to do the courseYou have the ability to do the course

Choosing Courses

Academic PlanningAcademic Planning

Students can explore career and post-secondary Students can explore career and post-secondary options by:options by:

• Talking with parents and guardiansTalking with parents and guardians• Visiting their guidance counsellorVisiting their guidance counsellor• Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO) Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO)

www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo• Exploring Internet and print resourcesExploring Internet and print resources

What Happens Next…What Happens Next…Students should review their course builder and Students should review their course builder and course selection sheet with their Parents/Guardians. course selection sheet with their Parents/Guardians.

The full course selection book can be found on the The full course selection book can be found on the Citadel High home page in the drop-down menu Citadel High home page in the drop-down menu www.chs.ednet.ns.caor on the Virtual Guidance Office Website at or on the Virtual Guidance Office Website at http://chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo/

Junior High Counsellors will assist each student in Junior High Counsellors will assist each student in completing their formal course selection sheet which completing their formal course selection sheet which will then be sent home for parental/guardian will then be sent home for parental/guardian approval and signature.approval and signature.

What Happens Next…What Happens Next…

Grade 9 Math and English teachers will make Grade 9 Math and English teachers will make recommendations for you regarding proper placement recommendations for you regarding proper placement for next year. These recommendations will appear on for next year. These recommendations will appear on the back of the course selection sheet. If your wish to the back of the course selection sheet. If your wish to pursue alternative course selections, please have your pursue alternative course selections, please have your parent/guardian sign in the indicated space.parent/guardian sign in the indicated space.

Submit all forms to your Counsellor at your school.Submit all forms to your Counsellor at your school.

You will receive your timetable on your first day at You will receive your timetable on your first day at Citadel High.Citadel High.