Welcome Parents of Potential Graduates of 2019, 2018, and 2017

School Counsellors: Sarah Jenson Debra Hofrichter

High School Diversity of students and student needs Social Issues Availability of programs** Credit system ** Selection of Courses ** Daily Schedule ** Semesters ** Post secondary orientation Preparation (Free) Time (Grades 11 and 12) Size of classes

Why we do this presentation:  It is important that students base their decisions on good information relevant to their abilities, interests and work ethic and possible future plans.  Forest Heights Community School has changed the way they do course selection. This year students are being asked to pick their courses and to also choose their schedule.

School Life – Citizenship Participation in extra-curricular activities Participation in school events –Student’s Council –Dances –Sport events –Drama Productions –Winter Carnival –Year Book –Band Concerts

High School Credits A credit is awarded when a student has demonstrated acceptable achievement of the outcomes of an approved course. (50%) Each course is normally completed in a minimum of 110 hours of scheduled instructional time. (Note the importance of attendance)

If you receive your first credit in the school year or later the following represents your graduation requirements. You must have a minimum of 18 credits. NO more than 7 grade 10 credits may be used. At least 5 credits must be at the grade 12 level. There are a number of compulsory credits. Department of Education of Nova Scotia High School Leaving Certificate Requirements

Compulsory Credits 3 English Language Arts Credits 10 English 11 English 12 English 2 Math Credits 10 Math 11 Math 2 Science Credits – 10 Science 11 Science 2 Science or Math or Technology credits 1 Canadian Studies 11 Canadian History 1 Physical Education Credit11 Phys Ed 1 Fine Arts Credit10 Fine Arts 1 Global Studies 12 Global History Plus 5 Electives

Compulsory Credits – Gr English Language Arts Credits 10 English 11 English 12 English 2 Math Credits 10 Math 11 Math 2 Science Credits – 10 Science 11 Science 2 Science or Math or Technology credits 1 Canadian Studies 11 Canadian History 1 Physical Education Credit11 Phys Ed 1 Fine Arts Credit10 Fine Arts 1 Global Studies 12 Global History

Compulsory Credits – Gr English Language Arts Credits 10 English 11 English 12 English 2 Math Credits 10 Math 11 Math 2 Science Credits – 10 Science 11 Science 2 Science or Math or Technology credits 1 Canadian Studies 11 Canadian History 1 Physical Education Credit11 Phys Ed 1 Fine Arts Credit10 Fine Arts 1 Global Studies 12 Global History

Compulsory Credits – Gr 12 3 English Language Arts Credits 10 English 11 English 12 English 2 Math Credits 10 Math 11 Math 2 Science Credits – 10 Science 11 Science 2 Science or Math or Technology credits 1 Canadian Studies 11 Canadian History 1 Physical Education Credit11 Phys Ed 1 Fine Arts Credit10 Fine Arts 1 Global Studies 12 Global History

Grading at Forest Heights Grade 10 Home Room Earn a minimum of four credits to Proceed to grade 11 Home Room Earn sufficient credits to be eligible for Graduation to (eg. 18-8=10) Proceed to a Grade 12 Home Room

Semesters Forest Heights Community School will be operating within a semester system in the school year. A course successfully completed within a semester earns one credit.  Two semesters  First semester – September to end of January  Second semester – February to end of June  Four courses per semester  Each scheduled class is approximately 60 minutes long. Some grade 10 courses may take place half the time but all year for a full 110 hours.

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8 Period 1 A1 B2C1D2A2B1C2D1 Period 2 A2B1C2D1A1B2C1D2 Recess Period 3 B1C2D1A1B2C1D2A2 Noon Period 4 C1D2A2B1C2D1A1B2 Period 5 D1A1B2C1D2A2B1C2 Daily Schedule

ATTENDANCE & STUDENT SKILLS Regular attendance is the single most important factor in determining good academic results. Failure to attend can result in poor grades.

Educational Requirements Students are responsible for ensuring that the courses selected meet:  High School Completion requirements for N.S.  Entrance requirements for their post- secondary study. Talk with a counsellor  Personal academic abilities.

Career Search In order to know what post-secondary requirements you need you must first have ideas about what you want to do after high school. (Talk with a counsellor) A good place to start: Username: forestheights Password: careers

Educational Planning Form Use the blank Forest Heights Community School Educational Planning sheet to organize your courses for the next three years. You can change it later.

CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10) English (Grade 11) English (Grade 12) Math (Grade 10) Math (Grade 11) Science (Pure) Science Math/Science/Tech Canadian History(Gr11) Physical Education Fine Arts Global Studies (Gr12)

Educational Planning Grade 10 and grade 11 students have received their personal Credit Check and Course Request Report

Planning your selection For all grade 10 students are required to select at 8 courses. Grade 11 students select 7. Grade 12 students select at least 6. Co-op courses count. A Forest Heights Certificate is awarded to a student who earns 22 credits in three years. Course Selection Booklet also online at

CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 English (Grade 11)English 11 English (Grade 12)English 12 Math (Grade 10)Math 10 Math (Grade 11)Math 11 Science (Pure)Science 10 ScienceBiology 11 Math/Science/TechMath 10 Math/Science/Tech*** Canadian History(Gr11)Canadian History 11 Physical EducationPhys Ed. Fine ArtsMusic 10 (Guitar) Global Studies (Gr12)Global Studies *** 15.*** 16.*** 17.*** 18.*** *** *** *** 22.***

CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 English (Grade 11)ECM 11 English (Grade 12)ECM 12 Math (Grade 10)Math at Work 10 Math (Grade 11)Math at Work 11 Science (Pure)Science 10 ScienceOceans 11 Math/Science/TechSkilled Trades 10 Math/Science/Tech*** Canadian History(Gr11)Canadian History 11 Physical EducationPhys Ed. Fine ArtsDrama 10 Global Studies (Gr12)Global Studies *** 15.*** 16.*** 17.*** 18.*** *** *** *** 22.***

CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 English (Grade 11)ECM 11 English (Grade 12)ECM 12 Math (Grade 10)Math Essentials Math (Grade 11)Math Essentials 11 Science (Pure)Science 10 ScienceScience 11 Math/Science/TechSkilled Trades 10 Math/Science/TechConstruction Trades 11 Canadian History(Gr11)Canadian History 11 Physical EducationPhys Ed. Fine ArtsVisual Arts 10 Global Studies (Gr12)Global Studies *** 15.*** 16.*** 17.*** 18.Math Essentials *** *** *** 22.***

CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 English (Grade 11)English 11 English (Grade 12)English 12 Math (Grade 10)Math 10 Math (Grade 11)Math 11 (Acad) Science (Pure)Science 10 ScienceScience 11 Math/Science/TechMath 10 Math/Science/TechBiology 11 Canadian History(Gr11)Canadian History 11 Physical EducationPhys Ed. Fine ArtsFine Art Global Studies (Gr12)Global Studies *** 15.*** 16.Chemistry or Physic *** 18.Math 12 (Acad) 19.Biology Chemistry/Physics *** 22.***

Course Selection Form

Please PRINT your full name on the upper right corner of the Course Selection Form if it is not already there. Step 1 Include your homeroom teacher’s name on the upper left corner.

Semester 1Semester 2 A A B B C C D D

Step 2 Compulsory Courses: Choose and find all your compulsory courses. Each student must select:  English  Mathematics  Science  Math/Science/Tech  Physical Education  Fine Arts

Finding the Right English English 10 Plus (Students who want to be ready for more choices in grade 11.) (2 Credits, one Eng. and one Elective.) English 10 (Students who feel they are ready.) English 10 Adv. (Students who know they want to take Advanced grade 11 English.) English 10 with Support (Based on teacher recommendation.) Advanced English 11 and AP English 12 English 11 and 12 Academic English Communications 11 and 12 (Graduation)

Step 2 Compulsory Courses: Choose and find all your compulsory courses. Each student must select:  English  Mathematics  Science  Physical Education  Fine Arts

Math Considerations Math 10 (Academic) 2 credits Math 11 (Academic) Math 12 (Academic) Math 10 (Academic) 2 credits Math 11 (Academic) Math Precalculus 11 Math Precalculus 12 Advanced Placement Calulus 12 Math at Work 10 (Graduation) Math at Work 11 (Graduation) Math at Work 12 (Graduation) Math Essentials 10 (Graduation) Math Essentials 11 (Graduation) Math Essentials 12 (Graduation)

Highest Challenge Math 10 (Academic) 2 credits Math 11 (Academic) Math Pre calculus 11 Math Pre calculus 12 Advanced Placement Calculus 12  Engineer  Computer Scientist  Scientist  Officer Training in the Canadian Forces  Math Teacher

Next Highest Challenge Math 10 (Academic) 2 credits Math 11 (Academic) Math 12 (Academic)  Nurse (Both Practical and Registered  Business (at University)  Technical programs at Nova Scotia Community College  Math 12 is a course accepted by universities for many programs.  Teacher

Third and the Least Challenging Math at Work 10 (Graduation) Math at Work 11 (Graduation) Math at Work 12 (Graduation) Math Essentials 10 (Graduation) Math Essentials 11 (Graduation) Math Essentials 12 (Graduation)  Allow students to graduate.  The grade 12 courses can be used to gain entry to many Nova Scotia Community College programs.  Attend University without using Math  Teacher without using Math  Lawyer without using Math

Math Recommendations The grade 9 Mathematics teacher has recommend the Math route each grade 9 student should consider. Each student has a form which must be signed by parent parent/guardian. If you don’t agree with the Math teacher’s recommendation, that’s okay. However, a meeting with the Math teacher, the parents/guardians and the student is required in order to look at this decision carefully.

Step 2 Compulsory Courses: Choose and find all your compulsory courses. Each student must select:  English  Mathematics  Science  Physical Education  Fine Arts

Finding the right Science Science 10 (Allows students to continue in any of the academic grade 11 courses. Biology, Chemistry, Physics.) Science 10 Adv (Allows students to take the Advanced science courses in grade 11. Science 10 (With support, based on teacher recommendation allows students to take either Human Biology 11 or Oceans 11 in grade 11.)

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8 Period 1 A1 B2C1D2B1C2D1 Period 2 B1C2D1A1B2C1D2 Recess Period 3 B1C2D1A1B2C1D2 Noon Period 4 C1D2B1C2D1A1B2 Period 5 D1A1B2C1D2B1C2 Daily Schedule

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8 Period 1 B2C1D2A2B1C2D1 Period 2 A2B1C2D1B2C1D2 Recess Period 3 B1C2D1B2C1D2A2 Noon Period 4 C1D2A2B1C2D1B2 Period 5 D1B2C1D2A2B1C2 Daily Schedule

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8 Period 1 A1 B2C1D2A2B1C2D1 Period 2 A2B1C2D1A1B2C1D2 Recess Period 3 B1C2D1A1B2C1D2A2 Noon Period 4 C1D2A2B1C2D1A1B2 Period 5 D1A1B2C1D2A2B1C2 Daily Schedule

Science at Grades 11 and 12 Biology 11 and 12 Chemistry 11 and 12 Physics 11 and 12 Advanced Chemistry 11 and AP Chemistry 12 Advanced Biology 11 and AP Biology 12 Human Biology 11 (Graduation) Oceans 11

Step 2 Compulsory Courses: Choose and find all your compulsory courses. Each student must select:  English  Mathematics  Science  Social Studies  Physical Education  Fine Arts

Social Studies Grade 10 : History 10 Grade 11 : Canadian Studies 11 and MiKmaq 11 Grade 12: Global History 12 and Global Geography 12 Also: Sociology 12 (Open) and (Academic) Political Science 12 Law 12

Step 2 Compulsory Courses: Choose and find all your compulsory courses. Each student must select:  English  Mathematics  Science  Physical Education  Fine Arts

Step 2 Compulsory Courses: Choose and find all your compulsory courses. Each student must select:  English  Mathematics  Science  Physical Education  Fine Arts

Step 3 Electives: Choose the remainder of your courses to total 8 courses/credits from those listed. You will have one course selected in each block. You should have a minimum of 8 courses circled on the selection form.

Step 4 Specialized Programs: If a student received educational support while in grade 9 they will likely require this support in their grades 10, 11 and 12 years.

Academic Support Learning Strategies Documented Adaptations to Programs Individually Planned Programs

Advanced Placement AP is a rigorous program devoted to educational excellence. AP sets high performance standards for students. AP involves dedicated and creative teachers committed to their students, their subject matter, and profession.

The AP courses offered at Forest Heights include: AP Math Mr. Comeau AP EnglishMr. Hazelton AP ChemistryMs Walker AP BiologyMs Walker

Further Information on AP Exams are written during the first two weeks of May Classes continue on until the end of June In June the student will receive their scores Any score of 3 or higher may qualify for a credit at the university level.

CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 Adv English (Grade 11)Adv English 11 English (Grade 12)A P English 12 Math (Grade 10)Math 10 Math (Grade 11)Math 11 Fine ArtsArt 10 Science (Pure)Science 10 Adv ScienceAdv. Biology 11 Math/Science/TechMath 10 Math/Science/TechPre-Calculus 11 Physical EducationPhys. Ed. 11 Canadian History(Gr11)Histoire du Canada Global Studies (Gr12)Global Studies Integrated French Histoire Ancienne 16.Adv. Chemistry Integrated French11 18.Physics 11AP Biology Pre-Calculus A P Calculus A P Chemistry Physics Integrated French 12

Skilled Trades Certified Journeypersons earn between $ and $ per year. Canada has a shortage of certified skilled trades people. Skilled Trades 10 and Construction Technology 11 can lead to a Co-operative Education credit with a Journeyperson. These hours can be used toward an apprenticeship.

CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 English (Grade 11)English 11 English (Grade 12)English 12 Math (Grade 10)Math at Wk 10 Math (Grade 11)Math at Work 11 Science (Pure)Science 10 ScienceOceans 11 Math/Science/TechSkilled Tr.10 Math/Science/TechConstruction Tr. 11 Canadian History(Gr11)Canadian History 11 Physical EducationPhys. Ed. 11 Fine ArtsFine Art Global Studies (Gr12)Global Studies Career Dev Community Based L Co-op Car Dev/Wkpl H&S Co-op Co-op *** ***

Options and Opportunities The O2 program is designed to help students become actively engaged in forming a career plan, and to work toward successful transition from high school into community college, apprenticeship or university.

CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 English (Grade 11)English 11 English (Grade 12)English 12 Math (Grade 10)Math at Wk 10 Math (Grade 11)Math at Work 11 Science (Pure)Science 10 ScienceOceans 11 Math/Science/TechSkilled Tr.10 Math/Science/TechConstruction Tr. 11 Canadian History(Gr11)Canadian History 11 Physical EducationPhys. Ed. 11 Fine ArtsFine Art Global Studies (Gr12)Global Studies Career Dev Community Based L Co-op Car Dev/Wkpl H&S Co-op Co-op *** ***

Step 5 Write the courses you plan to take in each of the appropriate Blocks on the Course Selection Form.

Step 6 Ask your current teacher(s) to look at your course selection and politely ask him or her to initial your choices. They may wish to make a comment. There will be a course fair Wednesday April 13 th. There will be a parent presentation the evening of Wed. April 13 th at 6:30 p.m. Also: List any courses which you were unable to select. Co-operative Education must be written in.

Semester 1Semester 2 A A B B C C D D

Step 7 The final touches: Print your full name neatly at top left.. Parent/Guardian signature. Student signature. To be completed by April 18, 2016.

Questions?