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Halifax West High School Course Selection Guide 2018

Learn about graduation requirements, course selection process, university preparation, and student responsibilities at Halifax West High School for Grade 10 and 11 students in February 2018. Get insights on credits, elective courses, university admission, and more.

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Halifax West High School Course Selection Guide 2018

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  1. Halifax West High School Grade 10 and 11 Assembly

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

  3. 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.

  4. Course Load • Grade11’s: 7 courses • Grade12’s: 6 courses

  5. 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

  6. Course Selection Guide Course Selection Guide

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

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

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

  10. 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

  11. Credit Check

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

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

  14. 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

  15. Quick Look Up

  16. 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.

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

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

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

  20. 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

  21. Bachelor of Commerce(Business)

  22. 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_2011.pdf

  23. 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.

  24. Admissions • Deadlines • Application Averages vs Acceptance Averages • Student Responsibility

  25. 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

  26. 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

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

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