Sackville High SchoolSackville High SchoolCourse SelectionCourse Selection

2015-20162015-2016

Why is course selection Why is course selection important?important?

What you choose now will effect future What you choose now will effect future course/program selectionscourse/program selections

You need to be aware of prerequisites of You need to be aware of prerequisites of future courses and program requirementsfuture courses and program requirements

Research admission requirements of post-Research admission requirements of post-secondary institutions you may want to secondary institutions you may want to attendattend

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements 18 credits required18 credits required

Maximum 7 credits from grade 10 levelMaximum 7 credits from grade 10 level Minimum 5 credits from grade 12 levelMinimum 5 credits from grade 12 level

3 English 10, 11, 123 English 10, 11, 12 2 Math 10, 112 Math 10, 11 2 Science Sci 10, a Sci 11 course2 Science Sci 10, a Sci 11 course 1 Can His Studies (Mik 10, ACS 11, Can His 11)1 Can His Studies (Mik 10, ACS 11, Can His 11) 1 Global Studies 121 Global Studies 12 1 Phys Ed 1 Phys Ed 1 Fine Arts1 Fine Arts 2 Science, Math or Tech2 Science, Math or Tech 5 Electives5 Electives

New Course in 2015-2016New Course in 2015-2016Textile Technology 12 (Open)Textile Technology 12 (Open)

    Fulfills one Tech creditFulfills one Tech creditPrerequisite:  nonePrerequisite:  none

Textile Technology 12 combines theory with a hands-on Textile Technology 12 combines theory with a hands-on approach to textiles, fashion and fibre arts. It is an exciting approach to textiles, fashion and fibre arts. It is an exciting course for those interested in art, craft, and fashion; as well as course for those interested in art, craft, and fashion; as well as technology and materials science. The curriculum is designed technology and materials science. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to develop advanced skill sets related to to encourage students to develop advanced skill sets related to textile arts and technologies. Students will develop a portfolio textile arts and technologies. Students will develop a portfolio of work and a final textile project to demonstrate their learning. of work and a final textile project to demonstrate their learning. For more details see the Guidance site or Course handbook.For more details see the Guidance site or Course handbook.

Math Course Choices (2015-16) Students require two Math Credits to graduate

Check post secondary program requirements Talk to your Math teacher Click here to refer to Department of Education’s guide to selecting Math courses

Degrees is Science, Engineering, Computer Science all require Pre Cal 12 with usually a mark of 70%

Degrees in Commerce/Business, Nursing, Kinesiology all require at least a Math 12 academic with usually a mark of at least a 70% (some programs are very competitive)

If you need Pre Cal 12 you will have to register for Math 11 and Pre Cal 11 in your grade 11 year

If you need a Math 12 academic credit for your program of choice you must have completed the minimal prerequisite Math 10 academic (if you are going to 12 in 2014)

If you are grade 10 this year you must select a grade 11 Math course for 2014

French ImmersionFrench Immersion

Minimum of 9 credits Minimum of 9 credits in French Immersion to graduatein French Immersion to graduate(we only offer 10 so you can only opt out of 1)(we only offer 10 so you can only opt out of 1)

At least 2 FI credits a yearAt least 2 FI credits a year

Francais 10Francais 10, , 11, and 1211, and 12 are compulsory are compulsory

Grade 10:Grade 10: FRA10 F, SCI10F, FRA10 F, SCI10F, Art Dramatique 10F Art Dramatique 10F

Grade 11:Grade 11: FRA11F, HDC11F, FRA11F, HDC11F, BIO11F, Mode de Vie Actif 11FBIO11F, Mode de Vie Actif 11F

Grade 12:Grade 12: FRA12F, FRA12F, or HPG12F or HPG12F,, BIO12F,BIO12F,

CO Op 11 and 12CO Op 11 and 12

Students interested in taking Cooperative Students interested in taking Cooperative Education 11 or 12 are to sign up for the Education 11 or 12 are to sign up for the course on powerschool as a course on powerschool as a subjectsubject not as not as an alternate. an alternate.

The courses are listed as COOPAC11 or The courses are listed as COOPAC11 or COOPAC12COOPAC12

Applications and interviews for CO OP will take Applications and interviews for CO OP will take place after course selection with Ms Buffet in place after course selection with Ms Buffet in Student ServicesStudent Services

O2 studentsO2 students

Ms McCarthy the O2 teacher will assist O2 students Ms McCarthy the O2 teacher will assist O2 students with course selection with course selection

O2 students can do the paperwork but not input O2 students can do the paperwork but not input courses into Powerschool yetcourses into Powerschool yet

Skilled TradesSkilled Trades

Only students in the Only students in the Skilled TradesSkilled Trades program program can choose skilled trades courses on can choose skilled trades courses on powerschool during course selectionpowerschool during course selection

Skilled trades courses are:Skilled trades courses are: Construction Trades 11 (CTR11)Construction Trades 11 (CTR11)

Transportation Trades 11 (TTR11)Transportation Trades 11 (TTR11) Skilled Trades COOP 12 (ST1 COOP 12)Skilled Trades COOP 12 (ST1 COOP 12)(Formally Home Trades HTT 12)(Formally Home Trades HTT 12)

Course LoadCourse Load

Grade 11sGrade 11s take a take a minimumminimum of 7 courses of 7 courses (r(required to take 8 if unsuccessful in one or more courses in grade 10 equired to take 8 if unsuccessful in one or more courses in grade 10

year)year)

Grade 12sGrade 12s take a take a minimumminimum of 6 courses of 6 courses (may be required to take an additional course for every unsuccessful (may be required to take an additional course for every unsuccessful course in grade 11, up to a total of 8 courses.)course in grade 11, up to a total of 8 courses.)

Students may take 8 courses all three yearsStudents may take 8 courses all three years

May not be able to repeat failed courses in 2May not be able to repeat failed courses in 2ndnd sem so plan ahead sem so plan ahead

1. The admission requirement for certificate and diploma programs is

usually a high school completion diploma.

2. Individual programs may have other admission criteria, such as specific high school subjects, or the submission of an entrance portfolio.

3. Please check the program descriptions for detailed admission requirements.

4. Applications are accepted first come first serve so apply early. Link to NSCC Admission requirements

(Other Universities may have different requirements)

For general admission to programs, students require grade 12 level academic English (English 12) generally with a mark of at least a 70% and four additional academic courses

Dalhousie University admission requirements

Mount Saint Vincent University admission requirements

Saint Mary’s University admission requirements

Check the program admission requirements at the specific university of interest

Virtual Course Selection

You have just completed Step 1

Teachers will give you worksheets and a course selection booklet

On your own time go to the front page of the virtual guidance site and go through the linked steps for virtual course selection

Your powerschool link is now open for course selection input

Guidance appointments are available but you must have attempted to complete

steps 1-4 before booking an appointment