Welcome to Park View Education Centre Incoming Student Information Feeder School Visits February

Class of 2016

Park View Education Centre 3 Administrators 3 School Counsellors 1 Registrar 55 Teachers 1 Library Technician 9 Program Support Assistants 1 Student Support Worker 4 Administrative Assistants 1 IT Specialist 1 Police Liaison 5 Cafeteria Staff 6 Custodians

School Counsellors Counsellors:Charlotte Brooks Terra Lee Kelly Amanda Stuart Registrar: Joey Sarty Admin. Assistants:Lisa Chandler

CHANGES From Junior to Senior High Size of school and student population Diversity of students and student needs Availability of programs Selection of Courses Future Plans Daily Schedule Credit system Semesters

Park View Education Centre is a semestered school. This means that we have two instructional terms during a year. Semester 1 September to end of January Semester 2February to end of June Four courses per semester Classes are one hour long.

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Period 1 A BCDABCD Period 2 BCDABCDA Period 3 CDABCDAB Noon Period 4 DABCDABC Period 5 ABCDABCD Daily Schedule

Attendance Attendance is the biggest factor in determining success in high school. In a semester system, a missed day is more impactful.

High School Credit A credit is awarded when you pass a course. (50% or more).

Department of Education of Nova Scotia High School Diploma 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. Graduation Requirements

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

Planning your selection For all grade 10 students are required to select at least 8 courses.

Compulsory Credits 3 English Credits 2 Math Credits 1 Fine Arts Credit 2 Science Credits 2 Science or Math or Technology credits 1 Physical Education Credit 1 Canadian History 11 1 Global Studies 12

Academic Support Learning Strategies Adaptations to Programs Individually Planned Programs

Compulsory English English 10 Academic Pre-IB English English 10 Plus Program (2 courses)

Compulsory Math Math 10 Essentials Math 10 at Work Math 10 Academic (2 credits) Math 10 Pre-IB (2 credits)

Compulsory Science Science 10 Pre IB Science 10

Compulsory Fine Arts Music 10 Guitar Music 10 Band Drama 10 Visual Arts 10

Compulsory Physical Education Physical Education 10 Physical Education 10 Girls Physically Active Lifestyles 11 Yoga 11

Compulsory Technology Applied Networking Technology 11 Business Technology 11 Communications Technology 11 Exploring Technology 10 Skilled Trades 10

Options and Opportunities (O2 Program) Career Development 10 Community Based Learning 10

Grade 10 Elective Choices Biology 11 Career Development 10 Français Immersion 10 French 10 French 10 Pre-IB German 10 Geography 10 (Physical) History 10 (Ancient) History 10 Pre-IB

S.T.E.P Skilled Trades Exploration Program

School Visits Distribution of Materials: – Course Selection Booklet – Course Selection Form – STEP Brochure (optional) – 02 Brochure (optional)

Steps to Course Selection 1. Compulsory courses- note that more than one can be chosen in the areas of Fine Arts 2. Technology Courses 3. O2 Courses 4. Electives 5. Alternate 6. Student Support Programs 7. Signatures and Fees

Student Fees $40 fee covers the cost of the following: Accidental breakage Classroom supplies that exceed the PSP Student I.D. Card required for School events A Student Council Membership Fee A lock and locker ($100 family cap)

Fee Payment Options At the time of registration, you must pay your student fee. This year there are three options: Pay $40 yearly fee Pay $20 semester fee, pay the next $20 in February 2013 Pay $120 3-year fee and avoid any future raises in the student fee rate.

Upcoming Dates Tues Feb 19 th 7pm Pre-IB info session Wed Feb 20 th 9:30am Grade 9’s visit PVEC Tues Feb 26 th 7pm Parent info session Sat March 2 nd 9am Pre-IB testing

Registration Dates Bayview: (morning) Monday March 4 th Hebbville: (afternoon) Monday March 4 th Bluenose: Tuesday March 5 th In order to register on-line, students must have parent signatures and registration fee.

Communication Park View’s Website Power School Parent/student portal