Halifax West High School Grade 10 and 11 Assembly

Halifax West High School February 2018 Leah Ann Cameron ………A-F Tanya Ellsworth…....G-M Lori Welsh……….....N-Z Secretary………Cathy Fitzgerald

Graduation requirements There are 13 compulsory credits/courses: 3 English / English Communications 10, 11, 12 3 Math courses (2 math courses for 11’s) 2 Sciences One of Science 10, Chemistry 11, Biology 11 or Physics 11 and one other science course from a variety of choices 1 Canadian Studies ( MK’Q11, African Can.Studies11 or Canadian History 11) 1 Global Studies 12 ( Global History 12 or Global Geography 12) 1 Physically Active credit PAL 11, Phys Ed 11, Yoga 11, Phys. Ed. 12 1 Fine Arts credit (Art, Drama or Music) 1 other from either Math, Science or Technology (2 others for grade 11’s)) Plus 5 more electives to total 18 credits *5 grade 12 level credits & no more than 7 grade 10 level courses.

Course Load Grade11’s: 7 courses Grade12’s: 6 courses

Extra Courses Extra courses rare; Only where space is available May, September & February- request form will be available in the guidance office (Post-secondary and/or graduation) Processed in the 2nd or 3rd week of September. May change your schedule All changes, once made, are final

Course Selection Guide

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE SELECTION Step 1 February 12 & 13 Students receive registration form and credit check

Parent Info Night Tuesday, February 13th Bella Rose; 8pm following curriculum night

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE SELECTION Step 2 Power Point will be posted on the HWHS website

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE SELECTION Step 2 Assembly for grade 10 and 11 students held March 3. Power Point will be posted on the HWHS website

Credit Check

Step 3 Log on to Power School and input courses. Registration window closes on March 3.

Step 4 Complete Registration sheet and turn in to B Block teacher on or before March 2nd.

Power School Required for registration process Log in information is available from the main office Scheduling Request Management 2018-2019 Request screens “Modify Future Requests” Click on the pencil

Quick Look Up

Step 5 Counsellors will be in a computer lab (A328) lunch hours Feb. 20 – March 1 If necessary, email, or drop by guidance at lunch hour to ask questions If you need to make an appointment with your guidance counsellor, have your credit check completed and a tentative plan for your course selection with you.

Alternates Give careful consideration because: Classes fill Classes can be cancelled Conflicts can happen Grades 12’s given preference

Remember You are choosing courses for the year and do not choose the semester in which the course falls. Schedules cannot be balanced.

Grade 11 marks Predictors May affect grade 12 admisssion/scholarship average

Sample University Requirements B Arts English 12, 4 grade 12’s academic B Comm English 12, Math 12/Precal/Calculus 12, plus 3 grade 12 academic B Science English 12, Precal 12/Cal 12, 2 grade 12 sciences, plus 1 grade 12 academic B Nursing English 12, Math 12, Chem 12, Bio 12, plus 1 grade 12 academic BEng English 12, PreCal 12, Physics 12, Chem 12

Bachelor of Commerce(Business) Queens University Dalhousie University University of Toronto Academic English 12 (80% min.) Academic English 12 (75% min.) Academic English 12 Pre-Calculus 12 (80% min.) Academic Math 12 (75% min.) Calculus 12 preferred 3 other acceptable academic Grade 12 courses (i.e. CWR 12, Acc12, Bmgt12, Ent12, IVF12) 3 other acceptable academic Grade 12 courses * 2016 acceptance average 87+ % Not provided * 2015 acceptance average . 85 + % * > 6000 applications for 475 seats in 2016 320 seats in 2016 * > 13 000 applications for 1291 seats in 2015

Alternate Choice for University Business Degree Nova Scotia Community College 2 + 2 Program 2 year Business Diploma at NSCC + 2 - 2.5 continuing years at an affiliated (SMU) university = Bachelor of Business/Business Administration/ or Commerce Degree *To check out the participating colleges and universities go to http://www.nscc.ca/docs/blocktransferagreements_apcccguide_20 11.pdf

nscc.ca Some Programs have specific requirements (BE SURE TO CHECK) such as math, physics etc., Others may have portfolio requirements 1 or 2 year certificates and diplomas http://www.nscc.ca/ (programs, locations, availability, requirements, course descriptions) Many programs have waitlists. Students are eligible to apply in grade 11.

Admissions Deadlines Application Averages vs Acceptance Averages Student Responsibility

University Preparation Courses Dalhousie Continuing Education Pre Calculus, English, Bio, Chemistry, Physics SMU Continuing Education Above & Math 12; Concurrent w Program SFX Continuing Education Online Math

Grade 12 Presentations In the Fall we offer topics during all four blocks on: Engineering Science & Nursing Business & Arts NSCC Scholarships Post Secondary Applications Upgrading

Student Responsibilities Get informed to meet requirements and deadlines. You are a consumer – know your product! Self-advocacy is a valuable skill.