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Class of 2019 Sackville High School
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Sackville High School Student Services Ms Sarty (A-L) Ms. J. (M-Z)
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Student Services/Guidance Career & Academic Counselling Confidential Personal Counselling Connections to school and to community (Youth Health Centre) Virtual Guidance Office (the VGO) through Sackville High’s website http://www.sackville.ednet.ns.ca
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Semesters and Timetable Semester 1 September - January Semester 2 February - June 4 day cycle with 4 – 75min Periods 1,2,3,4 Attendance Attendance Attendance!! Assignments Assignments Assignments! ‘Study/Review’ nightly
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Course Load Grade 10 students will pick 8 Courses pick courses for both semesters course changes in September are only done to correct errors or balance course load if possible
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Course Load cont’ Resource and Learning Centre students should talk with their resource teacher about their course selection
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Selecting Courses 8 courses total All grade nine students choose English, Phys Ed, Math, Science, Fine Arts then select Elective Courses choose 2 Alternates to your Elective choices
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English English 10 Required (no choices)
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Physical Education Dance 11 Mode de Vie Actif 11 IMM Physically Active Living 11 Physical Education 11 Yoga 11
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Mathematics Required to take one of the following: Math 10 Essentials (Graduation) Math 10 At Work (Graduation) Math 10 (Academic- 2 credits)
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Mathematics, cont’d Math Essentials 10/ Math At Work 10 Most Nova Scotia Community College Programs, Skilled Trades programs, Some University Arts Programs Math 10 (All year) 2 credits 1 st step in academic Math path **Math teachers will give you a Math recommendation letter to be signed** Guide to Selecting Math courses
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Science Required to take: Science 10 or 10F Optional as elective: Biology 11 or 11F should be strong Science/Math student to take Biology in grade 10 year
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Fine Arts Art Dramatique 10F Dance 11 Drama 10 Music 10 Visual Arts 10 Music 10 Instrumental or Vocals will only receive one credit
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Electives Histoire du Canada 11 IMM Francais 10 Biologie 11 IMM African Canadian Studies 11 Biology 11 Canadian History 11 Child Studies 11 Construction Technology 10 Core French 10 Exploring Technology 10 Mi’Kmaq Studies 11 or another course Physical Education or Fine Arts
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French Immersion Gr 10 Français 10 Arts Dramatiques 10 Sciences 10 Biologie 11 Histoire du Canada 11 Modes de Vie Actif 11 Strongly recommended to sign up for four or five in Grade 10 (you will likely not get all your choices) A minimum of two in grade 11 and two in grade 12 Minimum of nine French Immersion credits in total
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French Immersion Certificate a minimum of nine credits in French Français 10, 11, and 12 are compulsory Grade 10: FRA10, SCI10F, ARTDRA10, Grade 11: FRA11, HISCAN11, BIO11F, MVA11 Grade 12: FRA12, GEOPLA12, BIO12F, We only offer 10 and they have to take 9
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Skilled Trades (Mr. Gallant) (application required) Must be a serious/responsible student Application available on the Guidance website Grade 10 Skilled Trades 10 Grade 11- Construction Trades 11 Transportation Trades 11 Grade 12- COOP/Trades Work Placement
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Special Programs (application required) O2 (Options and Opportunites) - Ms. Doherty Application is on the Guidance website
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The Program O2 is a three year program that will help you begin to answer the question as you work towards a career or occupation by linking what is being learned in school to the community and workplace
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The Students Need to be engaged with learning in order to achieve their academic potential Need to be engaged with learning in order to achieve their academic potential Want their learning to focus on preparing for a career Want their learning to focus on preparing for a career Opportunities are arranged for a wide range of school, workplace, and community learning experiences Opportunities are arranged for a wide range of school, workplace, and community learning experiences
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The Components Specific classes taken Community-Based Learning 10 Career Development 10 & 11 Workplace Health and Safety 11 Co-operative Education 11 & 12
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The Community Specific courses have been developed for O2 students that focus on community learning partnerships Specific courses have been developed for O2 students that focus on community learning partnerships Students graduating with and O2 diploma must obtain a minimum of four co-op credits Students graduating with and O2 diploma must obtain a minimum of four co-op credits Each co-op credit includes 100 hours where the student is involved with the community plus additional classroom time Each co-op credit includes 100 hours where the student is involved with the community plus additional classroom time
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O2 Events Job Shadows Counterfeit Money Detection Shoes for Souls Certificate s WHMIS
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Community Partners And we need your help too!
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Course Selection in Lab To input courses you will need: 1. Computer log in 2. Powerschool log in 3. Signed course selection sheet 4. Signed Math recommendation letter
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Questions and Answers
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