Millwood Knights February 2016 COURSE SELECTION A-L- Ms. Bowes M-Z- Ms. Lovett Millwood Knights February 2016 COURSE SELECTION A-L- Ms. Bowes M-Z- Ms. Lovett

Student Services/Guidance Career & Academic Counselling Confidential Personal Counselling Connections to school and to community (Youth Health Centre) Virtual Guidance Office (the VGO) through Millwood High’s website

Semesters and Timetable Semester 1 September - January Semester 2 February - June 4 day cycle with 4 – 75min Periods 1,2,3,4 All courses are ½ year except academic Math 10 which is full year. Being Successful Includes… Attendance! Assignments! ‘Study/Review’ nightly

HRSB High School Graduates Students are expected to take: 8 courses in grade 10 *Only 7 grade 10 level credits count towards graduation* 7 courses in grade 11 6 courses in grade 12 *Must have 5 ACADEMIC Gr. 12 level courses to graduate* For a total of 21 credits

Graduation Requirements 18 credits to graduate 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 2 “other” credits from Technology, Math, or Science 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 1 Canadian Studies 1 Global Studies maximum 7 Grade 10 credits / minimum 5 Grade 12 credits

Course Load Grade 10 students will pick 8 Courses and 3 alternates Grade 11 students will pick 7 Courses and 3 alternates Grade 12 students will pick 6 Courses and 3 alternates Pick courses for both semesters Course changes in September are only done to correct errors or balance course load if possible- so choose wisely!

Course Types ACADEMIC ADVANCED (ADV) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) GRADUATION OPEN

Resource and Learning Centre Resource and Learning Centre students should talk with their resource teacher about their course selection

Selecting Courses All Students should use your course builder sheets to ensure you are choosing the courses that lead to graduation. If you failed a course that is required for graduation you must re-take the course or an alternate that meets the same requirement.

Selecting Courses Cont… The course selection book is attached to the Millwood Guidance Website. Course descriptions are found in this book- you MUST read course descriptions before selecting your courses. Course builder sheets can also be printed from the course selection book or can be picked up from the Guidance office.

Course Selection Forms Complete your course selection form this week. Your class will be going to the computer lab to select courses in PowerSchool next week- you must have your completed course selection form with you at that time. Please ensure you have a computer login and PowerSchool login.

Check out College / University requirements Read Course Descriptions in Course Booklet Talk with your Counsellor / Teacher/ Family FINE TUNE YOUR SELECTION How do I decide which electives to take? How do I decide what level of course to take?

Keeping Track… Keep track of your credits!!!!!!!!!!! What do you have? What do you still need? Students and parents should always know the credit status. It is your responsibility!!!! BUT the Guidance Counsellors help you to keep on track for graduation when you meet with them to choose courses each year.

The Grade Ten Year (English Program) 1 English 10 1 Mathematics 10 (Essentials, At Work, or Academic) 1 Science 10 1 Physical Education (10 or 11) (Physical Education10, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Physically Active Living 11) 1 Fine Arts (10 or 11) (Visual Arts 10, Drama 10, Instrumental Music 10, Vocal Music 10, Dance11) 2-3 Electives See Course Selection Book. Please note: at least one selection must be a grade 11 course *Instrumental Music is attended off the schedule two mornings per week Students entering grade 10 are required to select 8 courses from the following:

Open to students continuing on from the Junior High program or who are Francophone. Those who successfully complete the program receive a special certificate along with the regular graduation diploma. The requirement for the certificate is the completion of at least 9 credits in French, including 3 credits in French Language Arts (Français) and at least 2 credits in French per school year. You must take all of the credits offered in French If a student wants to come out of the French Immersion program in grade 10, 11, or 12 a parent/guardian must contact the student’s Guidance Counsellor by phone or . FRENCH IMMERSION

The Grade Ten French Immersion Year 1 English 10 1 Mathematics 10 IMM (2 credits) 1 Sciences Sciences 10 IMM 1 Fine Arts 10 (Visual Arts 10, Drama 10, Instrumental Music 10, Vocal Music 10, Dance11) Histoire 10 IMM Français 10 IMM 1 Elective Recommend a Physical Education course (Physical Education10, Dance 11, Yoga 11, Physically Active Living 11) Students entering grade 10 are required to select 8 courses from the following:

Mathematics- Grade 10 Required to take one of the following: Math 10 Essentials (Graduation) Math 10 At Work (Graduation) Math 10 (Academic- 2 credits) Mathematiques 10 IMM (Academic- 2 credits)

MATH- Grade 10 Recommendations Math Course Recommendations are based on the following: → previous achievement and recommendation from Grade 9 Math teacher → interest → attitude → ability to work independently → work habits → future plans → appropriate level of challenge of the course Recommendations are made in the best interests of students. Doing well in the appropriate course gives students many more options than struggling through an inappropriate course level.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 11 and 12 Students earn an Academic High School credit by completing a 25 Hour Classroom Component and a 100 Hour work placement. Students can complete up to 3 COOP Credits. Students must complete an application form and participate in an Interview with the COOP Coordinator. Placements have included physiotherapy clinics, trades, armed forces, banks, retail management, classrooms, service industry, etc. For more information, see your Guidance Counsellor or Mr. Jakeman-

Special Programs (application required) O2 is a three year program that will help you as you work towards a career or occupation by linking what is being learned in school to the community and workplace

Special Programs (application required) O2 Coordinator is Mr. Shaw He will be visiting classes during the next few months. He will hand out applications and those who submit an application will be contacted for an interview.

Advanced Placement classes strive to prepare students for University level work. Students can potentially earn University level credits and/ or recognition. Currently available in Chemistry, English, and Physics. Students can prepare for this by taking Advanced level courses in Grade 11. You do not sign up for this coming into Grade 10, but keep it in mind! Advanced Placement

DID YOU KNOW? Students SHOULD apply to NSCC in their grade 11 year. All programs at NSCC are offered on a first apply- first accepted basis. Students who delay applying may be wait- listed. Come see your Guidance Counsellor for help applying. Students applying to University may do so in their grade 12 year.

Students graduating in 2017! There will be several meetings at the beginning of the school year concerning… Credit Checks Scholarships Student Loans Graduation Pictures Graduation and Prom.

W HAT NEXT ? If you have questions- talk to your Guidance Counsellor. Visit careercruising.com to complete the career match-maker quiz. (User name: Millwood, Password: High) Begin to visit post secondary school websites to check out program offerings. Follow us on

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