REGISTRATION AT COLONEL GRAY

INFORMATION FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS REGISTERING AT

COLONEL GRAY 2014-2015

High School… the next step in the journey…

… begin with the end in mind…

what‘s your dream for your future ?

A High School Graduation Certificate is required for most entry level jobs in 2014…

… the world of work…

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To be competitive a student should have a minimum average of 70% in courses at the highest level he/she can complete…

…a college diploma…

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To be accepted at a university you

must have at least a 70% in academic English (ENG621A)

and a minimum average of 70% in

5 grade 12 academic courses…

…a university degree…

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How can you get from here (Gr. 9) to there…your future!

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High School Program

A minimum of 20 credits are required. 10 are required and 10 you choose. Each course has 110 hours of instruction and earns 1 credit.

Students must earn 50% in a course to receive credit. (70% will give you many more opportunities after graduation.)

Provincial Graduation Requirements

What is success in high school? Completing the EAL courses to support English language

learning.

Earning 4 credits every semester - using 3 years to graduate -

24 credits

Having good marks in courses that will prepare you for work

or school – choosing courses which will support your English

language learning.

Join the IB Program and complete the 2 year program. htttp://sites.google.com/site/theibatcolonelgray/

Planning for Success in SchoolBegin with the End in Mind

Choose the Courses at the Correct level for you at this time….◦ Success leads to more success◦ You can always change levels when you have the skills

you need for the next level…

START STRONG FULL ATTENDANCE IS ESSENTIAL ! WORK HARD FROM DAY 1! COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS ON

TIME ! ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT…DON’T

WAIT, WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU REACH YOUER GOALS!

Success Formulas in High School

Each student at Colonel Gray is part of a POD, you will have an administrator, a counselor and a resource specialist to support you throughout your high school career...

Each student has the same homeroom advisor from grade 10 to graduation. The advisor works with you on your academic plan over the next few years…

How can we at Colonel Gray help you achieve your goals

and future dreams…

Each school year has 2 semesters .Semester 1 - September to end of January

.Semester 2 - February to end of June A Student registers to take 4 courses each

semester.8 courses each year to complete 8 credits.

In three years the student can complete 24 credits.

Semester System

Individualized Programs Each student creates their education path.

Students register for courses that suit their own educational goals.

You are creating a plan for your future…

How is a High school program different from Intermediate school?

Consider: The program choice is mainly determined by

your marks in grade 9 - Your current report card

Recommendations of your current teachers What you know about your own strengths

and weaknesses in individual subjects Your plans for career and education when

you finish high school– University –College –Work

Advice from your parents and other adults

How do you know what courses to register for?

Career Crusing is a web based site which

students and their parents can access to

explore interests and options for the future.

Students can get their username and

password from their school counselor.

http://www.careercruising.com/

Career Cruising

Parent Series It’s time to have the talk Encourage your child to

dream Awakening your child’s i

nterests The role personality play

s in career planning Career exploration – find

ing the facts Choosing a career path Deciding on a career Teaching the importance

of work ethic Building a collection of c

areer tools Developing a career plan

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Colonel Gray Grade 10 Course Handbook

Available on line…

 

Colonel Gray High SchoolCourse Handbook –

Grade 102014-2015

MAT421K – Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics replaces MAT431A.

New curriculum for PED401A – Physical Education - Wellness

New in 2014-2015

3 English credits (EN)- Grade 10, 11, & 12 1 Language credit (LA) 2 Math credits (MA) 2 Science credits (SC) 2 Social Studies credits (SS) plus 10 credits of your choice (based on your

career path) 5 credits at grade 12 level (600 or 800)

Provincial Course Requirements for Graduation

Developing a Graduation Plan for Success in High School

General Program◦The general program provides the skills necessary for many 2-year post secondary programs and trades-based careers.

◦Courses are less theoretical and emphasize practical applications.

◦Elective courses provide opportunities to explore career options.

General Program

Developing a Graduation Plan for Success in High School

Academic Program◦Courses prepare the student for university or college programs.

◦Electives provide opportunities to explore career interests.

Academic Program

The Rebel Academy is for boys who are bored with the traditional classroom structure and want to become part of a team of learners.  We teach the grade 10 courses through hands-on activities and student-centered learning.  Boys who register for this program will take their core grade 10 subjects with the same 4 teachers all year.   We don’t have textbooks and we don't teach facts - we teach skills.

Courses for 2013-14 are: ENG421A, MAT421A, HIS421A, SCI421A, PED401A

Rebel Academy

Developing a Graduation Plan for Success in High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

◦ Provides a rigorous academic program for students who are seeking a particular challenge in high school.

◦ The IB Diploma Programme is a grade 11 and 12 program but students enroll in the IB candidate courses intended to prepare them for the IB programme.

◦ The Colonel Gray pre-IB grade 10 program includes 7 set courses and 1 elective. Courses include ENG421B, MAT421B, SCI421B, HIS421B, WRT421A, FRE421F or FRE421A, PED401A and one elective.

International Baccalaureate

All students entering the Grade 10 academic program at Colonel Gray are encouraged to complete the Writing 421A course. A student who successfully completes the outcomes for this course will be more prepared to achieve at a higher level in future academic language based courses.

Students entering the grade 10 general level program are strongly encouraged to complete the RES701D (Writing 461A) course for similar reasons.

To Build a Successful Program

Example:

MAT421A [301]◦ MAT - Abbreviation for the area of study (Math)

◦ 4 - Year the course is usually taken (4 is gr.10)◦ 2 - Course classification (2 is academic)◦ 1 - Credit value (1 credit)◦ A - Language of instruction is English

◦ [301] - the unique code used to input the information to the computer

Course Identification Codes

Every student takes English (EN)

ENG421A - English [Academic]

ENG431A - English [General]

ENG451A - English [Practical]OR

you may first be completing: EAL701A & EAL701B

EAL701C EAL701D … then English

Choosing your English Course

Each student takes Math (MA)

MAT421A – Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-

Calculus

◦ Girls only may be an option

MAT421K – Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics

MAT451A - Math [Practical]

You may take RES401A(Math Resource) before MAT421A if your mark is between 55% and 70%

Choosing your Math Course

Each of you take Science (SC)

SCI421A - Science [Academic]

SCI701A - Applied Science

[Open]

SCI431A - Science [General] SCI461A - Science [Practical]

Choosing your Science Course

Each student takes Social Studies (SS) CAS401A - Canadian Studies

[Open] GEO421A - Geography of Canada

[Academic] HIS421A - Ancient and Medieval

History [Academic] HIS421G - Le Canada Dans le

Monde [Academic] [FI] SOC451A – Social Studies

[Practical]

Choosing your Social Studies Course

FRE421F - Language Arts [Academic] [FI]◦ This course is required for all French immersion students

WRT421A - Writing [Academic]

(recommended)

FRE421A - Core French [Academic]

LSK551A - Life Skills [Practical]

RES701C and 701D [Open]- Resource Literacy

French and Writing are required for the Grade 10 pre-IB

Choosing a Language Credit

All students take Phys Ed

PED401A of PED401F (Fit)

◦Gym based all semester

Music students choose PED401A◦Every second day with Music 421A for the year.

Adding your Physical Education Course

All students have some electives

MUS421A - Music [Band]◦Required for students wanting to continue as

band students Additional Electives – based on your

interest◦Electives towards Business and Innovation

Academy Diploma (BUS701A, CEO401A and ITC401A are possible choices)

◦Electives towards Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skilled Trades Certificate (DES701A, CAR701A, AUT701A, WEL701A, FDS421A)

Choosing your Electives

Students completing 6 credits from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skilled Trades course selection with a minimum of 70% in each course will receive a CTE Skilled Trades Certificate.

Skilled Trades Certificate

Requirements: 6 courses must be completed in French

Immersion to be eligible to write the DELF exam(an official French proficiency certification).

◦It is recommended that students take 1 French Immersion course each semester.

◦Students are required complete 2 French Immersion courses each year – 1 language credit and 1 social studies credit.

French Immersion Certificate

Colonel Gray is in the early stages of presenting an Academy Diploma Program in Business and Innovation. Students who enter the ADP will have a focus on the skills of business and innovation in their high school program.

Academy Diploma Program in Business and Innovation

RES701A - Provides teacher support:

◦In helping students with learning in other

current course work.

◦In developing essential student skills for

study and organization.

◦In completing the requirements for a

specific course, math, English, etc.

◦Teacher referral is required

Resource Programs

English Additional Language Students are placed into the appropriate level based on an

English language assessment or achievement in current EAL programs.◦ There are two strands of language learning◦ Listening and Speaking◦ Reading and Writing

English Additional Language Courses EAL701A - Beginner Reading and Writing EAL701B - Beginner Listening and Speaking EAL701C - Intermediate (all strands) EAL701D - Advanced (all strands)Students will have the greatest success in future

literature courses (ENG421A, ENG521A, ENG621A) if they achieve a minimum of 80% in their EAL courses…and then also take WRT421A.

EAL Programs

Musical Drama S.A.D.D. Students

against Distracted Driving

Yearbook Safe Grad Bully Busters Free the Children Prom Committee

Key Club Student Council

Encounters Canada - Trip to

the Terry Fox Centre

Competitive Sports Intramural Sports JAG 30 Hour Famine Improv

Extra Curricular Opportunities

REGISTRATION DATES for 2014-5 Colonel Gray Library

Thursday, March 27 –Birchwood students

Friday, March 28 –Queen Charlotte students

COME TO COLONEL GRAY PREPARED TO CHOOSE YOUR COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR….

DON’T FORGET: FINAL MARKS >>>COURSES FOR GRADE 10 ATTENDANCE >>> COURSE SELECTION