High School Graduation & Course Planning Guide 2016-2017
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NOTRE DAME REGIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION & COURSE PLANNING GUIDE 2016-2017 The purpose of this guide is to provide students and parents with information to make thoughtful course selections. This process is becoming increasingly complex. This guide describes . B.C. & ND Graduation requirements - p.2 . List of senior courses offered at Notre Dame - p.3 . Process for selection of Grade 11 and 12 courses - p.4 . Course descriptions – p.8 . Scholarships - p.24 . Contact information – p.25 ND GUIDE 2016 BRITISH COLUMBIA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students need a total of 80 CREDITS to GRADUATE based on Grade 10/11/12 courses. There are REQUIRED and ELECTIVE courses. To fulfill the remaining REQUIRED—13 courses x (4) = 52 credits credit requirements, (Full year classes are 4 credits) students must choose a English 10 4 minimum of 7 courses (28 English 11 4 credits). Selection should English 12 4 be based on prerequisite Socials Studies 10 4 requirements for post- Social Studies 11 4 secondary admission, Science 10 4 ability and interest. In Science 11 4 addition to English 12, Math 10 4 Grade 12’s must have at Math 11 4 least three GRADE 12 Physical Education 10 4 course electives. The Planning 10 4 remainder can be any Applied Skill (A) or Fine Art (F) 4 course in Grade 11 or 12. GRAD Transitions 4 ELECTIVES –7 courses x (4) = 28 credits Provincial Exams There are 5 compulsory provincial exams- Grade 10- Math, Science & English - 20% of total course Grade 11- Social Studies - 20% of total course Grade 12- English/ Communications - 40% of total course Graduation Transitions (GT) GT is a compulsory program that is composed of four required parts: Volunteer/ Work experience - 30 hours Physical Activity Logs (Gr. 11 & 12) - 150 minutes of activity per week documented Transition Plan Completion - written working document with a variety of aspects of preparation moving from high school to work or post-secondary. Exit interview - a series of questions that encourage dialogue on a variety of societal issues. All information and forms that must be submitted are on NDRS website: http://www.ndrs.ca/content/view/academics-academicplanning_gradrequirements Graduation Transitions at bottom of page. 2 Courses Offered at Notre Dame Regional Secondary The following courses are offered for your selection (subject to enrolment). The number of students that request the course will determine IF the class is taught (based on a minimum number) and the number of sections that are needed. GRADE 11 COURSES GRADE 12 COURSES Required Christian Education 11 Required Christian Education 12 English 11 or English 12 or Communications 11 Communications 12 Social Studies 11 Grade 12 Apprenticeship 11/12 Required Biology 11 Level Courses AP European History 12 At least one Chemistry 11 Art 12 (F) of: Earth Science Band 12(F) Physics 11 Biology 12 Required Math 11 Pre-Calculus Calculus 12 & AP Calculus At least one Math 11 Workplace and Chemistry 12 of: Apprenticeship Choir 12(F) (before school) Fitness Knowledge 12 Language French 11 French12 Beginner Spanish 11 Geography12 Spanish 11 History 12 Choose one Art 11(F) Information and Fine Art or Band 11(F) Communications Applied Skill Choir 11(F) - before school Technology 12(A) Information and Communications Law 12 Technology 11(A) English Literature 12 Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Marketing 12 (A) First Aid 11 (A) Math 12 Pre -Calculus Textiles 11 (A) Peer Tutoring 12 ** Theatre Performance 11(F) Physical Education 12 Theatre Production 11 (after Physics 12 school) (F) ** Social Justice 12 ** Film Studies 11 Textiles 12 (A) Food Culture & Sustainability 11 Theatre Performance 12- Physical Education 11 Acting (F) Weight Training 11 Theatre Production 12 (after school) (F) ** First Year Psychology 100 &101 University English 110 &120 Courses (F) Fine Art (A) Applied Skill ** Application process required All students must enrol in 8 courses* that are offered in the regular timetable (blocks A to H). Courses like Choir, Stage Craft and Jazz Band are offered outside the timetable may be selected BUT ONLY in addition to the first eight. 3 How Do I Know What Courses to Choose? Students have had opportunities to consider what type of career they may wish to pursue in Health and Career Education 8 and Planning 10. They have worked on interests, aptitudes, and career futures. The following websites may enhance those opportunities- www.educationplanner.ca www.jobsetc.gc.ca/eng http://itsajuggle.ca/ www.workbc.ca/BlueprintBuilder Notre Dame Grade 11 Program Framework: Required: 1. Christian Education 11 2. English 11 3. Social Studies 11 4. Grad Transitions - physical activity log due in May to the Gr. 11 GLC Choice: 5. Choose a Math 11- Workplace and Apprenticeship OR Pre-Calculus 6. Choose a Science 11- Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Earth Science 11 7. Choose a Fine Art 11 or an Applied Skill 11 8. Choose an Elective (a language if required for post-secondary admission) 9. Choose an Elective What do you need to know about your choices? Choice # 5 above- If you plan on going directly to University choose Pre-Calculus. Choice # 6 above- If you plan on entering directly to University in any Science type program, it is suggested you choose Physics and Chemistry. Choice # 7- You need four credits (one course) in one of these areas to graduate. Fine Arts and Applied skill are listed on the previous page designated by (F) or (A). Choice # 8 – ensure you meet post-secondary admission requirements (i.e., language 11) Choice # 9 - If you need or want two sciences, select it here –if not, a course of interest- ICT 11, PE, another fine art, etc… Note: Grade 11s may select Grade 12 courses if they have the proper prerequisite and if there is room (Grade 12’s will have priority) 4 Notre Dame Grade 12 Program Framework: Required: 1- English 12 or Communication 12. Must enrol at Notre Dame unless you have received previous credit at Summer School. If you take English 12 outside of ND, it must be complete before September of your grade 12 year. 2- Christian Education 12 3- Grad Transitions completion – due January and April Choice: 4- Grade 12 level course 5- Grade 12 level course 6- Grade 12 level course 7- Elective Choice 8- Elective Choice 9- Elective Choice ** These choices are all dependant on admission requirements for the institutions you want to attend, what your area of study will be, and your interests. # 4, 5, 6 should be on the admission lists if you want to attend any College or Universities in other provinces. It is crucial that you check each specific website for the most updated entrance requirements. # 7, 8, 9 can be courses at the grade 11 or 12 level. All Grade 12 students must enrol in 8 courses during our regular timetable with one exception for those who qualify for a Study Block STUDY BLOCK - Has been implemented to allow students with heavy academic course loads and who are active in extracurricular activities in the school; it is an opportunity to study and do homework. Study Block Eligibility: (must meet all 5 requirements) 1) Grade 12 students 2) 80% average in Grade 10 and 11 3) Two extracurricular activities in Grade 10 and 11 4) Academically challenging program leading to University admission 5) Permission of the Administration. 5 What if I chose the wrong course; want to change a course; or my timetable is not complete? * When you receive your timetable, it may appear incomplete because of conflicting course times. You will be required to make an alternate course selection. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the right courses. If you need to make changes you can do so… 1. Before May 1st after you have submitted your requests and the number of sections have not been finalized. 2. During the first three weeks of school, a request to be transferred to another course will be considered IF it isn’t already full and if it works with your timetable. You are responsible for all work missed. * Note: There are no transfers for reasons such as teacher preference, being with friends, etc. Course changes will not be considered after the 3rd week of classes unless there are extreme circumstances and the following criteria have been met. ** You have sought extra help from your teacher. You completed all assignments and homework You are a cooperative student in the classroom You do not have the capability, according to the teacher, to succeed in the course. The course does not make you ineligible for graduation. ** Note: Not needing the course to graduate or for admission purposes are not acceptable reasons for dropping a course. 6 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR OBTAINING CREDIT TOWARDS GRADUATION CHALLENGE AND EQUIVALENCY Challenging a course is the process of receiving credit for a Ministry-Authorized Courses taught within the school district through an assessment of a student’s undocumented prior learning. There may be courses that do not have a viable challenge because they include a great deal of class participation, group discussion, oral learning outcomes, faith foundation or other factors in their learning outcomes. A student is entitled to challenge a course if he or she… Is currently enrolled in the school where the challenge is being requested Can give evidence that he or she will succeed in the challenge. The student holds an A average in the prerequisite course for the one being challenged. The student work habits, attitude and scholarship in current studies indicate an ability to handle the rigors of an independent study in the area of question. The student has developed an ability or skill in an area and has gained the proficiency in a previous institution.