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Halifax West High School Class of 2019 Parents

Halifax West High School Class of 2019 Parents. Counsellors. Leah Ann Cameron: A-F Tanya Ellsworth: G-M Lori Welsh: N-Z Secretary……………Cathy Fitzgerald. Guidance Website. HWHS Guidance Website. Career Cruising. www.careercruising.com User name……halifax

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Halifax West High School Class of 2019 Parents

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  1. Halifax West High School Class of 2019 Parents

  2. Counsellors Leah Ann Cameron: A-F Tanya Ellsworth: G-M Lori Welsh: N-Z Secretary……………Cathy Fitzgerald

  3. Guidance Website HWHS Guidance Website

  4. Career Cruising • www.careercruising.com • User name……halifax • Password……..west

  5. WHAT IS A CREDIT? • Most courses taken at Halifax West count as one credit except: • Math 10 • Science 10 A/B • Math 11 (tentative Sept 2016)

  6. THE SEMESTERED SYSTEM • TWO SEMESTERS PER YEAR (Sept-Jan, Feb- June). Exams at end of each semester. • FOUR COURSES PER SEMESTER (except Music Band/English, Resource/English and Math 10 which run full year) • FIVE 1 HOUR PERIODS PER DAY • Students take 8 courses in grade 10, 7 courses in grade 11 and 6 in grade 12

  7. HWHS Timetable (Rotating Fridays)

  8. Attendance • taken each period and monitored by vice-principals • phone calls are made for every absence and recorded on Power School (U, E, ACT, SC) • Absences can be called in the day of or students return with a parent/guardian note which should be signed by the teacher and turned in to Guidance

  9. Attendance Cont’d • Students can be withdrawn from a course/semester because of excessive absences • Attendance and achievement go hand in hand

  10. Power School: Parent Portal • Timetable/schedule • Attendance • Teacher email / contact • Academic Progress • Same as Jr. High Account

  11. Exemptions • opt out of final exam; based on attendance • Exam can be written and not counted • Up to date in class • some exceptions (math & English), Pre IB • Max 6 absences per class (includes excused absences)

  12. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • TOTAL OF 18 CREDITS • 3 ENGLISH 10,11, and 12 • 2 MATH • 2 SCIENCES(Sci10, Bio11, Phy 11or Chem 11 + one other) • 2 OTHER (Math, Science, Tech) • 1 CANADIAN STUDIES (Mkq11, Acs11, Chs11) • 1 GLOBAL STUDIES (GGS12, HGS12) • 1 FINE ARTS (Art, Music or Drama) • 1 PAL or Yoga or Phe • No more than 7 grade 10 credits towards 18 mandatory • Minimum 5 grade 12 credits

  13. Math Essentials 10 Basic math skills with a very practical approach For students struggling significantly with Math 9 One-semester course with no formal exam

  14. Math at Work 10 More challenging math concepts, but practical For students meeting outcomes of Math 9 but who have difficulty with abstract concepts such as algebra Students will need to keep up with classwork, however there is minimal homework assigned One-semester course with a Provincial Exam worth 20% of the final grade

  15. Math 10 Abstract math concepts; algebraic For students with a solid understanding of concepts in Math 9, good number sense and algebra skills NOT a one-semester course that is stretched over the entire year … concepts are studied in depth with a significant amount of classwork and homework Full-year course with a Provincial Exam worth 20% of the final grade

  16. Math 10 Pre-IB Abstract math concepts; highly theoretical For students who excel in Math 9 with a very strong understanding of abstract concepts Very rigorous course covering all topics in Math 10 in addition to the more advanced topics necessary for IB math; Students will have approximately 60-90 minutes of math homework every night. Full-year course with a Provincial Exam worth 20% of the final grade

  17. Can you go to university without academic math?

  18. Electives • May or may not fulfill requirements • Open level or university prep • Alternates

  19. TECHNOLOGY COURSES • Exploring Technology 10 • Business Technology 11 • Communication Technology 11 • Electrotechnologies 11 • Applied Network Technology 11 • Construction 10 • Design 11

  20. Fine Arts • Visual Art 10 • Drama 10 • Music 10 Band • Music 10 Explore • Halifax West Fine Arts and Technology

  21. Social Studies • Must take at least one of the following (usually in grade 10 or 11): • Mi’kmaq Studies 11 • African Canadian Studies 11 • Canadian History 11

  22. Science • Human Biology 11 • Biology 11 • Oceans 11 • Human Biology 11 • Biology 11 • Oceans 11 • Science 10 • Science 10A/B

  23. Additional Electives • Core French 10 • francais 10I • Spanish 10 • Career Development 10 • Foods for Healthy Living/Food and Society10

  24. Course Selection Process • Students are given registration sheet. • Descriptions online: Grade 9 Supplement • Students should consult with their teachers/parents/Junior High Counsellor • Jr. High Counsellor Presentations • Hand sheets in to Junior High Counsellors by date set

  25. Selection Process Cont’d • Course Selection entered by students in Power School • Orientation at Halifax West

  26. Grade 10 Course Selection - English • 5 MANDATORY • English 10 • Math (Math10, Math at Work 10, Math 10Essentials, Math 10IPP) • Science (Sci 10 or Sci A/B) • Fine Arts 10- Art/Band/Drama /Exploring Music • Physically Active Lifestyles (PAL11) or Yoga 11 • Option - Social Studies (History 10,Mi’kmaq11*, African Canadian Studies 11*, Canadian History 11*) *Meets Canadian History requirement 7. Elective 8. Elective (math elective for Math 10 students) • Plus1 or2 ALTERNATE COURSES (choose these carefully!)

  27. FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM • MUST COMPLETE 9 FRENCH IMMERSION CREDITS FOR FI CERTIFICATE • DELF – French Language Proficiency Tests (must be registered in Fra 12) MINIMUM OF 2 FI CREDITS PER YEAR INCLUDING FRENCH (FRA). At least 4 FI credits in grade 10 year. • THE FRENCH IMMERSION CERTIFICATE IS NOT A BILINGUAL CERTIFICATE

  28. French Immersion Courses fra 10I fra 11I fra 12I sci 10I bio 11I bio 12I mdv 11 his 11I hep 12I(HGS) adr 10I *Students leaving French Immersion in Junior High cannot take French 10, only Fra 10I.

  29. Grade 10 FI sample • Required • 1. English 10 • 2. sciences 10I • 3. fra 10I • 4. mdv 11I • 5. ADR 10I or Bio 11I • 6. Math (1 or 2 semesters) • 7. Elective (or 2nd half of Math 10) • 8. Elective Suggested • Other of bio 11I or adr 10 • Elective • Two alternate courses

  30. Course Changes • Course changes WILL NOT BE MADE AFTER YOUR REGISTRATION SHEET IS SUBMITTED. • If you fail a course first semester, you cannot repeat it in the second semester. • Students are choosing courses for the year and they do not have a choice of the semester in which the course falls.

  31. Course Selection • Course Descriptions

  32. Role of Guidance Counsellors • Social /Emotional Counselling • Mental Health • Mediation • Academic Advising • Career/Vocational Counselling • Post Secondary

  33. Self Advocacy • Accessing Guidance: • Lunch Time Drop-In • Schedule an appointment through Ms. Fitzgerald • Email Counsellor for appointment

  34. Root Beer Mile

  35. HWHS Activities • Community Involvement • Table Tennis • Weight Room • Chess • Anime • Debating • Snowboarding • Student Government • Tech Crew • Robotics • Coffee Houses • Study Hall • Improv Team • Intramurals • Musical • Gender & Sexuality Alliance • Rotary • Math Club • Model Parliament • Multicultural Club • Curling • Athletic Teams A & B • Ultimate frisbee • Best Buddies • Student Government

  36. Transition Events • HWHS Parent Night: Monday, December 7th; 6:30 • Grade 9 Orientation at HWHS: Jan 12 (PW & CP) & 14th (FJ & BS)

  37. Options & Opportunities (O2) Offers students more hands-on learning experiences with a career focus. • Designed to prepare students for successful transitions from high school to work, a career path, or a post-secondary program. • Provides multiple opportunities where students learn in community and workplace settings, link their in-school learning to the workplace, and enhance their employability skills.

  38. … the PROCESS 1. Applications – student and parent 2. Interviews 3. 20 Students will be accepted with potential for reserved seat at NSCC

  39. The Pre-IB and IB Diploma Programs at Halifax West • The Grade 10 Pre-IB and Grade 11 &12 IB Diploma are different programs • Grade 9 students are only choosing whether or not to enter the grade 10 year Pre-IB program; an enriched/advanced year • If there is a chance you might take the IB Diploma program in Grades 11 you need to take the Grade 10 Pre-IB program

  40. What is the International Baccalaureate Programme? • A challenging two year program for students in grades 11 and 12 • Recognized at universities in Canada and around the world • Focus on research, writing, critical thinking • Different requirements than PSP

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