Memorial High School
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Welcome to Memorial Composite High School, Nova Scotia’s only Composite High School. You will find that there are a multitude of opportunities that exist in our school and I strongly urge you to take advantage of them. Memorial offers a variety of programs and strives to meet the needs of all its students. Programs such as French Immersion, Advanced Courses, and the Vocational / Skilled Trades, are all designed to meet these needs. There are also committees and groups that students can join. We have Student Government, Safe Grad, and Interact to name just a few of the many activities offered. We also have a rich tradition of athletics. School teams such as golf, baseball, volleyball, basketball and hockey are a few of the sports that students can participate in. Students, who enroll at Memorial, also have the support and guidance of a superb staff. We encourage anyone who may be experiencing difficulties, either personal or academic, or just want someone to talk to, to access our full range of services, either through the guidance department or school administration. I hope that you will truly enjoy your time at Memorial, and please keep in mind that your success at school and in life is often determined by you. Therefore, I encourage you to approach each year with optimism and determination and to always give your best effort. Sincerely, Chris Nicholson Acting Principal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Principal’s Message ............................................................................. .1 School Administration ........................................................................ .3 School Objectives ................................................................................. 4 School Regulations/Attendance .......................................................... 4 Planning Your Program ....................................................................... .6 The Semester System ........................................................................... 6 Student Services/Other Services .......................................................... 7 Youth Health Centre ............................................................................ 8 Areas of Study ..................................................................................... 9 Program Levels/Graduation Requirements ........................................... 9 Special Diplomas ............................................................................... 10 Vocational / Skilled Trades Program Requirements ............................ 11 Course Descriptions Vocational / Skilled Trades Programs ............................................ .13 Construction Technology 10……………………………………………..14 Energy, Power, and Transportation Technology 11………………...14 Carpentry.. .................................................................... ……… 14 Cooking ................................................................................... 15 Dining Room Services ............................................................. 16 Electrical – Construction / Industrial ...................................... 17 Graphic Design Print Media ..................................................... 17 Heavy Duty Mechanics / Truck and Transport ......................... 17 Motor Vehicle Repair ................................................................ 18 Plumbing / Steamfitter – Pipefitter .......................................... 19 Welding / Metal Fabricator ……………………………………………..20 Options and Opportunities 02………………………………………………21 Business Education ...................................................................... 22 Communication Courses English .................................................................................. 23 French .................................................................................... 24 French Immersion ................................................................... 25 Family Studies/Home Economics…………………………. ................. 26 Fine Arts Courses Art ......................................................................................... 27 Dance …………………………………………………………………….. 27 Drama ................................................................................... 28 Music ...................................................................................... 28 Math ............................................................................................. 29 Personal Development /Co-op /Physical Education ....................... 34 Pure Science Courses Biology .................................................................................... 35 Chemistry ................................................................................ 36 Oceans ..................................................................................... 37 Physics .................................................................................... 37 Social Science Courses Global Studies ......................................................................... 37 History ..................................................................................... 37 Law/Sociology/Political Science ............................................... 38 Technology ......................................................................................... 39 Educational Planning Charts ……………………………………………………39
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MEMORIAL COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL
Administrative Staff Senior Administration: Mr. Chris Nicholson, Acting Principal Mr. Shane Ryan, Vice-Principal Mr. Heather Thomson, Acting Vice-Principal
Student Services:
Bonnie McCormick and Martia MacLean
Department Heads
Vocational/Skilled Trades- Ken Collier Mathematics -
Laurie Iannetti
Communications -
Brenda MacNeil
Sc ience -
Kenny Porter
Social Studies -
Gary MacIver
Community Liaison Officer
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Cst. Shane Baker, CBRPS
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SCHOOL OBJECTIVES A – MISSION STATEMENT Memorial High School exists to allow each student the opportunity to develop academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. Within these walls, qualities of creative thinking, self-esteem, and respect for self and others will be fostered. B – SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY Memorial High School recognizes the uniqueness of each student and provides a framework of learning whereby each student is able to maximize his/her potential. Teachers will challenge each student to reach his/her potential by providing a supportive, caring, and safe environment for learning. The role of administration is to be responsive to the needs of student and staff and to support each in his/her growth and development. Support services maintain a clean, safe, attractive environment to enhance the quality of student and staff life at the school. The students, teachers, administrators, and support staff of Memorial High School believe community and parental support is necessary in order to reach these goals. C – EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES All students graduating from Memorial High School will have the opportunity to attain the following educational objectives: - A basic competency in the use of computers. - Graduation with a High School Completion Certificate. - Will be employable and/or qualified for post-secondary study. - Will be able to demonstrate an understanding of social, economic and environmental interdependence in a global context. - Will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of a just, pluralistic, and democratic society, and act in a manner consistent with those principles. - Will have an awareness of the fine arts. D – VISION STATEMENT All students leaving Memorial High School will have developed the confidence and the ability to make a positive contribution to the outside community. SCHOOL REGULATIONS A – SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY Daily class attendance is required of all students, and teachers are required to enter student attendance directly into the Power School data system by class/period, on a daily basis. Absences may be excused by the school for good reason, such as illness, or death in the immediate family.
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The most efficient and effective method of reporting student absence is to phone the school office (736-6233) between 8:00 and 11:00am on the day they are to be excused. In compliance with CBVRSB policy, all excuses must be provided within five (5) days to be valid. In special cases (e.g., medical, dental, etc.) an excuse from the appropriate service provided may be required. It is the teacher’s responsibility to initiate contact with the student’s home as a first response to unexplained/unexcused absenteeism, either during or after the school day. The next step will normally include referral to the appropriate administrator (above) for further action. Where attendance, in the opinion of the school, is not satisfactory, removal from the course/program may result. If a student misses tests or examinations, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to notify the school immediately. In the case of missed examinations, a medical certificate from a qualified doctor is required. B – STANDARDS OF DRESS Memorial High School students are required to dress in a dignified and appropriate manner at all times. In general, clothing must be modest; in particular, tube tops and mini-skirts are not permissible. Any skirts or shorts worn to school must be at least mid-thigh in length. T-shirts and blouses must provide adequate and suitable coverage, jeans must be appropriate in rise, and exposure of midriffs limited. Pyjama pants are not acceptable at school, except on designated days (Oktoberfest, etc.) Any clothing that implies or suggests violence will not be tolerated; also, clothing that features obscene language or graphics is unacceptable. Last but not least, to be respectful we ask that caps and hats for both male and female students be removed in classrooms. C – ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY Memorial High School is committed to reducing the harm to students as a result of the use, or abuse, of intoxicants. We have a drug and alcohol policy in place which not only acknowledges the use, possession, and/or trafficking of intoxicants with disciplinary actions, but also the need for support and counseling. This policy is discussed with all students at the beginning of each school year. Generally speaking, an offence results in one or more of the following: a 3 to 5-day out-of-school suspension; suspension from all school dances (for the remainder of the year); 30-day suspension from team/extracurricular activities; out-of-school suspension for the remainder of a semester or year; counseling; community service. D – CELL PHONE POLICY Cell phones and electronic recordable devices are not to be used within our classrooms.
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PLANNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM In selecting your course of study, the following information and guidelines will be of assistance. 1. Consider carefully your vocational goals and the educational requirements necessary to achieve them. Then, select the courses and level of difficulty that will enable you to attain these objectives. 2. It is very possible to take some courses at one level of difficulty and others at a lower or higher level, depending upon interests and educational objectives. It is generally to the student’s advantage, both now and in the future, to choose courses at the highest level at which he/she can expect to work effectively. 3. Plan your program into the future as far as possible. Many subjects, such as mathematics and languages, must be taken in a continuous sequence and therefore demand prerequisites; others are specialized one year courses and can be taken without prerequisites during any one year. 4. Occasionally, in the past, we have found it necessary to cancel a proposed course because there were not enough students selecting it. Practicality and economics dictate that courses sometimes must be withdrawn if only a small number of students are interested in the course. 5. School Policy requires that grade 10 and grade 11 students take 8 credits each year. Grade 12 students must take a minimum of 6 credits. 6. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to determine the purpose of your school career, and to select wisely those courses that can satisfy your fulfillment of these goals. THE SEMESTER SYSTEM In the semester system, the school year is divided into two equal semesters: September to January and February to June. Four courses are taken each semester. Students will write final exams at the end of each semester. The school day consists of three classes in the morning followed by two classes after lunch. COURSE SELECTION A – REGISTRATION The registration process for next year’s classes begins and ends with the Student Services/Guidance staff at the student’s current school. Counsellors are consistently kept up to date on the various courses offered at Memorial High School, and have direct access to current requirements and prerequisites, as well as which course levels are the most suitable to each student’s needs. For grade 8 and 9 students the process typically begins in February with distribution of this student handbook, and continues in consultation with Grade 9 staff. A meeting for all incoming and grade 9 students, with their parents, will be scheduled to provide an excellent opportunity to meet with Memorial staff and discuss issues related to junior-to-senior transition, including course selection. Course selection is then completed and is gathered electronically by Memorial High School in early April. Current Memorial High School students will also register in early April. Grade level meetings are held, during which students receive an updated record of courses passed to date, graduation requirements, and course listings for the coming year. These registration forms are then collected for input.
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N.B.: Regardless of the registration method chosen, course selections MUST be completed by the end of April to be included in the scheduling process. Students are reminded that course requests can be changed prior to the end of the school year, but should be considered FINAL once schedules are generated in preparation for September. The flexibility to change courses once school opens is NOT guaranteed, and will be considered on an availability basis only. Any questions regarding course selections should be initially directed to the student’s current school. Memorial High School counsellors would be pleased to offer assistance for all current and future students. B – COURSE CHANGES / DROPPING COURSES Student course selections completed during the April registration period are normally considered final and should be thoroughly examined by the student and parents in consultation with his/her teachers and guidance counselors. With the flexibility of a semestered schedule, the necessity for course changes is all but eliminated. A student is issued a timetable in September for the first semester and again in February for the second semester. The student cannot decide the semester in which courses are scheduled, nor may a student add, drop, or change a course on his/her own. Once course changes are over in each semester, a student who is experiencing difficulty in a course must make a guidance appointment to discuss their concerns with the guidance personnel. Every effort will be made to support the student. If it is still necessary to drop the course, final approval must be given by the principal. C - CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT Students may challenge for credit in a course where the outcomes have already been achieved. An application must be completed by the end of September. If the application is accepted, a portfolio of work must be submitted, which provides evidence that the skills and knowledge have been achieved. The final step in the process is the assessment, which may involve a demonstration or examination. Currently, this option is available for Fine Arts courses only. D - INDEPENDENT STUDY The Nova Scotia Department of Education provides for online learning and correspondence studies. Speak with a guidance counsellor for more information. STUDENT SERVICES/GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT The Guidance Department is comprised of trained counsellors who are available to help our school students in many ways. They can give you information about careers, universities, colleges, registration, etc., and can help you to make effective decisions about your future plans. They can help you if you are experiencing difficulty with personal and social needs. There are occasions when they refer you to individuals or organizations that are trained to help with specific needs. Guidance Counsellors may provide reference materials and resources which may be helpful in making career or life choices. The counsellors, in addition to career counselling, also offer personal counselling and small group counselling for students who want to discuss various concerns. The Guidance Department provides transcripts and school records for students currently enrolled. It also provides referrals for educational testing. Counselling appointments may be made with any counsellor, or through the guidance secretary. Parents are cordially welcome to telephone the school at 736-6233 to request an appointment to discuss their child’s progress.
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LIBRARY SERVICES Memorial High School library provides a multitude of services to the student population. Students can access the library’s collection via an automated database, or the traditional card catalogue. There is a broad selection of magazines, periodicals, journals, etc. available for student use. The library’s Reference Room has an extensive and up-to-date collection of reference materials including encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, etc. Memorial High School has a full time Library Technician on staff who is available to assist students with any library service. RESOURCE PROGRAM Students with documented learning difficulties may receive assistance from a resource teacher. Learning difficulties can result from written language problems such as poor reading and/or reading comprehension skills, as well as difficulties with written expression. Other academic weaknesses include poor organizational skills and poor study habits. Students receiving resource help may require assistance to cope with academic problems arising from some or all of the previously mentioned areas of weakness. Students are generally accepted for resource help on the basis of one of the following: (1) a referral from a previous school; (2) a referral from a guidance counselor; (3) a referral from a teacher. Resource spaces are limited so it is imperative for students requiring resource assistance to seek help as soon as difficulties arise. POLICE LIAISON OFFICER Through a joint effort of the Cape Breton Police Services and the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board, a liaison officer, Cst. Shane Baker, is on staff to act as a police resource within the school community. The role of the officer is to enhance the image of the police service among young people by supplying information, direction and educational programming, thereby helping to prepare students to take their place in the community as responsible adults. The officer also assists the staff in maintaining a safe learning environment for students. YOUTH HEALTH CENTRE The Youth Health Center promotes health and well-being among youth from the Northside area utilizing a population health approach. Its vision is to provide access to a comprehensive range of health-related services through coordination of, and referral to, services already available and accessible in the community in a confidential manner. The services incorporate education, counselling, and clinical services in response to youth/community needs and priorities, including healthy lifestyles, nutrition, self-esteem, relationships, birth control, sexuality, STDs/AIDS, substance/physical abuse, smoking, etc. The Centre is located on the main floor, near Exit #8, and is open Mon. – Fri. (12:00 – 4:00pm) for walk-in service, or phone 544-1424 for appointments. TUITION FEES For students who have reached the age of twenty-one (21) prior to October 01 of the current school year and who have been out of public school for one or more years, tuition fees apply. If the students do not qualify for provincial grants to School Boards, students are required to pay $250.00 per course credit to a maximum of $1000.00 per year.
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AREAS OF STUDY The courses offered at Memorial are divided into the following areas of study: Applied Science: Business Education Courses: Communications: Family Studies: Fine Arts: Mathematics: Personal Development: Physical Education: Pure Science: Social Studies: Technology:
Vocational / Skilled Trades Courses Business Technology, Accounting, Entrepreneurship English, French Food and Nutrition, Family Care, Clothing Art, Dance, Drama, Music Physically Active Living, Co-Op Education, Career Development Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Oceans, Law, Canadian History, Sociology, Global Studies, Economics, Political Science, Mi’kmaq Studies, African Canadian Studies Film and Video Production. COURSE CODING
Courses are coded by subject and grade level, for example: ENG10 - indicates an English course at the grade ten level. CHLDST11 - indicates a course called Child Studies offered at the grade eleven level. PROGRAM LEVELS Memorial offers courses at a variety of levels to best suit the needs of the variety of students we serve. To determine the level of course in which you should enroll, students should consult with parents, guidance counsellors, teachers, and / or school administrators. Advanced Program (Honors) This level is designed for honors students who expect to be challenged by a program of high caliber, one demanding a great deal of self-direction and discipline. Academic (University Preparatory) This program is designed for students who are planning to enter university and/or certain post-secondary institutions. This program will involve in-depth, analytical approach to learning, including independent study.
Open Category These courses are for students in either university preparatory or high school leaving programs. Some universities will accept one of these courses for university entrance requirements. Check with your teacher or counsellor if you are uncertain about a course in this category. Graduation (Regular) This program is designed for the student who wishes to complete Grade XII, that is, obtain a school-leaving certificate with a view to proceeding to other technical schools, employment, or post-secondary education.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Diplomas will be awarded on the basis of accumulated credits. A credit is obtained by successfully completing a course that would normally be completed in a minimum of 110 hours of scheduled time. Students are expected to take a total of twenty-two (22) credits during their three years at Memorial. Following successful completion of all program requirements, students will graduate with a Provincial High School Completion Certificate. The type of diploma received depends upon the type and number of credits acquired by the student. These are described in the pages that follow. N.S. PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION CERTIFICATE Students hoping to receive their Nova Scotia Graduation Certificate must meet the requirements that are currently in effect, regardless of their year of high school entry. As of Sept/09, those requirements are as follows: - A Minimum of 18 credits; § A Maximum of 7 credits from Grade 10 level courses § A minimum of 5 credits from Grade 12 level courses 13 Required credits, including; § 3 English credits, one at each level § Grade 10 and 11 math § 2 Science credits (Science 10 or Biology 11 and one other Science credit). § 2 Technology credits, (any combination of Tech and/or additional Mathematics or Science credits § 2 Social Studies, one of Mi’kmaq Studies, African Canadian Studies or Canadian History and Global Studies. § 1 Fine Arts credit (Art, Dance, Drama, or Music) § 1 credit in Physical Education. (Physical Education, Physically Active Living, Dance 5 Electives (no duplication of courses at the same grade level)
SPECIAL CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION: A Certificate of Distinction will be awarded at each grade level to any student who has achieved an overall standing of 85% or higher on his/her best six credits, regardless of course/grade level, one of which must be in English. CERTIFICATE OF HONOR: An Honors Certificate will be awarded to any graduating student who has achieved an aggregate of 1620 on his/her eighteen (18) graduation credits. CERTIFICATE OF HONOR, FIRST CLASS: An Honors Certificate, First Class will be awarded to any graduating student who has achieved an aggregate of 1710 on his/her eighteen (18) graduation credits.
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VOCATIONAL / SKILLED TRADES PROGRAMS PLEASE NOTE: The pass mark for all vocational/skilled trades programs is 65%. There are three ways to enroll in our vocational / skilled trades programs: 1. In grade 10, students may opt to enroll in Cooking, Graphic Design / Print Media, 10, Vocational Construction 10 (Carpentry, Electrical, and Plumbing), Vocational Mechanical 10 (Motor Vehicle Repair, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Welding). Completion of this level gives students first consideration to continue within their chosen program providing attendance, behavior and marks are satisfactory. Availability of space will be determined by the demand for the various programs. 2. Students with a completed academic grade 10 may enroll in any program at the grade 11 level; (minimum of 6 credits including Math and English) 3. Students who have a high school diploma or its equivalent may enroll in a one year program Successful completion of the Grade 12 level of Vocational / Skilled Trades Program satisfies one (1) technology requirement A.
Core Vocational / Skilled Trades Programs
Electrical – Construction / Industrial Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Transport Plumbing / Steamfitter – Pipefitter
Carpentry Motor Vehicle Mechanics Welding/Metal Fabricator Cooking
**NOTE: Certification Students enrolled in Pre-Apprenticeship programs must complete units as they are set out in Level 1 /Group A of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Curriculum Standard before they are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion. Under current Apprenticeship regulations, students may be successful on individual units without completing the full Block A / Group A. Students not completing all units under the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Curriculum Standard will receive a certificate of accomplishment designating unit(s) completed. The instructor will determine which units have been successfully completed, based on practical and theoretical performance of 65% or better.
B.
Non-Core Vocational / Skilled Trades / Technical Programs
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Dining Room Services
Graphic Design Print Media
Graphic Design Print Media 10 Applied Sciences over a three-year period on a 2, 4 and 4-credit basis. One of the credits in grade 11 will be Tourism 11. Successful completion of the Grade 12 level of this program satisfies one (1) technology requirement. Two - Year Programs One Year Programs Dining Room Services Program This is a one-year program normally offered to Grade 10 students, but may also be available to other grade levels. It occupies ½ of the student’s schedule, and includes one technology credit. Upon successful completion of this program, students may enter an academic stream, or choose to be considered for the Grade 11 level of available Vocational / skilled trades programs. C.
Grade 10 Vocational / Skilled Trades Course Levels
Note: Students enrolled in the Grade 10 level of any vocational / skilled trades program will take, as part of their course, an approved technology credit, with a required pass mark of 50. The Grade 10 year of all Vocational / skilled trades programs is introductory in the approach. Part of the year is designed for teaching a technology and part of the year is designed for teaching generic workplace attitudes, safety practices and procedures. The orientation approach exposes the students to the various areas of cooking, graphic design, construction and mechanics. This opportunity will enable the student to make a more prudent career selection before entering into the occupation of his/her choice. The program may consist of two credits – an introductory vocational / skilled trade’s credit with a pass mark of 65, and a related technology credit with a pass mark of 50. PLEASE NOTE: All students will register in the order of their Grade 11 trade preference. Students will be given first consideration in their area provided ATTENDANCE, BEHAVIOUR AND MARKS are satisfactory. Placement in specific trade preference is dependant upon availability of space and the demand for the various programs. Vocational / skilled trades students enrolled in the core vocational programs may be required to purchase and wear appropriate safety shoes or boots while working in the shop area.
D.
For Special One-Year Programs
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Offered to Grade 12 graduates or those equivalent schooling. Placement in specific trade preference is dependant upon availability of space and the demand for the various programs. Courses available for one-year program include: Electrical – Construction / Motor Vehicle Mechanics Industrial Welding/Metal Fabricator Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Cooking Transport Graphic Design/Print Media Plumbing / Steamfitter – Pipefitter Carpentry Dining Room Services Eligibility for Application: (i) Grade Twelve Graduate
(ii) GED)
(iii) Mature Student
There will be no change in policy regarding candidates who already possess a grade 12 certificate. Interviews may be required of all candidates as part of the selection process. Successful candidates receive a certificate or diploma. Students taking the one-year program will be exempt from taking related subjects and will spend the entire day learning shop skills and trade related theory. Student fees, steel-toed footwear (if necessary) are the responsibility of the student. PLEASE NOTE: Because of space, a limited number of one-year students may be accepted into available programs. A student over 21 years of age will be charged a tuition fee which includes safety glasses, coveralls, earplugs and the course. A student entering any Vocational / skilled trades program, which has reached the age of 21 prior to October 1st of the current school year and has been out of school for ONE or more years, may be required to pay a tuition fee of $1,000. Payment shall be made upon receipt of a detailed invoice(s) and submitted on a semiannual basis; namely, September 30 and January 30 of each school year. If a student drops out before January 30, he/she will be required to pay only half the year’s tuition. Alternatively, students who drop out after this date will be required to pay the full year’s tuition.
Vocational / Skilled Trades Course Descriptions Vocational Construction 10 (1 credit), PLUS Construction Technology (1 credit) These 2 credits are introductory components of the carpentry, electrical and plumbing program. Generic information on safety, hand and power tools and equipment, blueprint reading, rigging, nomenclature and worksite attitudes along with basic practical skill development make up the Vocational 10 program. Vocational Mechanical 10 (1cr.), PLUS Energy, Power, Transportation Tech. 11 (1 cr.)
These 2 credits are introductory components of the motor vehicle, welding and heavy duty mechanical program. This portion includes tool usage and identification as well as engine work, tire changing, wheel balancing and a strong background of safety and awareness in a mechanical shop.
Construction Technology 10
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Construction technology has evolved to fulfill one of humanities three basic needs of food, shelter and clothing, and its beginnings are traced to when people first commenced constructing shelters. Construction plays such an important part in our society that students need to gain greater understanding and appreciation of this technology and its relationship with the natural environment. The future of our environment, whether society builds a satisfying and beautiful environment or a frustrating and ugly one, depends on people’s knowledge of the constructed world, and their ability to solve its problems. Students will gain firsthand knowledge of what the people in the construction technology industry do, and of the careers available in the construction technology.
Energy, Power, and Transportation Technology 11 Energy, Power and Transportation Technology demonstrates an understanding of the function of energy, power and transportation in historical contexts and modern society. It demonstrates an understanding of the basic technology system and its application in energy, power and transportation. It allows you to analyze, critique, and evaluate the application and outputs of a variety of methods used in energy, power and transportation technology and the design process in satisfying needs and wants. It demonstrates an understanding of the requirements for careers in energy, power and transportation.
Carpentry Traditionally, the carpenter had been a worker in wood. This modern- day carpenter also works with many new materials. Almost every phase of building requires the skill of a carpenter. A carpenter sometimes completes all phases of the trade, from the foundation to the finish trim. The trade is becoming less seasonal as new methods of construction and materials become available. Carpenters must be available to work with numbers, including fractions, decimals and calculate areas using accurate measurements. Pre-employment apprentices have the opportunity to successfully complete the following course-based outcomes as approved by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency: - Workplace Mentoring 1 - Introduction to Building Materials - Construction Safety - Carpentry Tools - Basic Foundations - Basic Framing - Construction Blueprints - Basic Site Layout Carpentry 11 The program follows course time basic components of apprenticeship as approved by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency for the carpentry trade. Students will be taught the proper use of hand and power tools, wood characteristics, building materials and fasteners. Further study and practice is offered in such areas as safety, carpentry mathematics, blueprint reading, foundations, rough framing and scaffolding.
Carpentry 12
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This program consists of expanding the skills acquired from grade 11 program. Along with this, the students will require further knowledge in all phases of wall framing along with interior and exterior finish work. Guest speakers such as contractors, union representatives and wood-workers active in the constructive trade will be brought in on a regular basis. Students will be given the opportunity to take part in a job placement to help gain necessary work experience.
Cooking This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of cooking. A portion of each student’s time will be spent in learning the basic theory of professional food preparation and extensive practice work. An entrepreneurial aspect of the program consists of theory on small business enterprise and customer service. Pre-Employment apprentices have the opportunity to successfully complete the following course based-outcomes as approved by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. Unit Title - Work place Mentoring 1 (NS Specific) - Introduction to Cooking Industry - Personal Hygiene and Kitchen Sanitation - Health & Safety - Tools and Equipment - Weights and Measures - Cooking Principles - Receiving and Storage - Vegetables and Fungi - Potatoes - Pulses, Grains and Nuts - Pastas and Dumplings - Fruits - Salads - Sandwiches - Eggs and Dairy Products - Introduction to Baking - Bread Products - Egg and Breakfast Cookery Cooking 10 (1 credit) The first year of the cooking program will be an introduction to cooking and foods in general. The course will cover such areas as sanitation, culinary terms, equipment selection, and proper storage of food. The practical aspect will dwell on the following general baking, salads, sandwiches, soups, and vegetables. This year is broken into 2 components: the 1st semester is cooking; the 2nd semester is a technology course. Cooking 11 The cooking 11 program will work on desserts, breads, cakes, etc., as well as all other aspects of food service and food preparation. Continued practical experience on a daily basis is a prime element of the cooking program.
Cooking 12
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Cooking 12 will include work on meats, poultry, fish, and shellfish, as well as aspects of kitchen management. Students will continue to gain practical work experience in school, as well as working a short time in local food establishments. They will concentrate on garnishes, and food presentations, and learn responsibility and organizational skills. Some banquet experience is also included in the program; the importance of good customer service will also be explored.
Dining Room Services Dining Room Services 11 (3 credits) This course in Dining Room services is a one-year program designed to prepare students for employment in the food service industry, which is one of the fastest growing industries in today’s society. Some topics covered include: sanitation, types of services, fountain service, mixology, beverage service, customer relations and safety. Regular restaurant service in the staff dining room will comprise a large segment of the time allotted for the year, along with training and experience in the use of equipment, utensils, and entrepreneurial skills. Students will also receive training in a Food Safety Program, WHMIS, First Aid and a technology credit.
Electrical – Construction / Industrial The objective of the Electrical Program is to prepare students for entry level employment in the electrical trade. This course meets requirements set forth by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. Through this program, which combines theory with hands-on practical exercises, students will develop the ability to perform basic electrical tasks. Students are encouraged to seek apprenticeship upon completion of this program as a mean of furthering their skills toward journeyperson level in the electrical trade. Pre-employment apprentices have the opportunity to successfully complete the following course-based outcomes as approved by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency: - Workplace Mentoring 1 - Safety Practices/Building Codes - Generic Blueprint - Tools and Equipment - DC Theory/Series and Parallel Circuits - Conductors, Cables and Voltage Drop - Fundamental Wiring - Raceway Installation Electrical 11 This program begins with basic safety training. Topics covered will include electrical shock, reducing your risk, occupational health and safety, ladders (scaffolds) and lifting, first aid, batteries, and fall protection. Upon completion of the basic safety applications, the program will deal with electron theory, Ohm’s Law, basic electrical circuits, power and energy, batteries, conductors, magnetism, electromagnetism, E.M.F. generation, meters, bell circuits, wiring methods, and materials. Installation of fixtures, basic blueprints, and several different sections of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 will also be covered. Series and Parallel circuits, as applied with D.C theory will be completed in detail. An optional part of the program may be the introduction to CADD (computer drafting).
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Electrical 12 The final year in Electrical Program will cover the principles and properties of alternating current, A.C meters, single phase service entrances, circuit protection, wiring methods and materials, introduction to electric heat, voltage drop, and demand load calculations. Detailed study will be given in several topics such as advanced blue print reading and Canadian Electrical Code applications. Lecture delivery as well as shop time for practical work experience is the main instructional strategies utilized in this program. In preparing for the work term placements, NSCSA recognized courses such as WHMIS, first-aid (CPR), may be offered.
Graphic Design/ Print Media This program is aimed at developing the students’ aptitudes, skills and understanding in the field of printing. Emphasis is placed on the offset and computer design/multimedia process taking the students through the various work areas necessary to produce commercial work acceptable to the industry standards. The printing field is the largest employer in North America and is continuing to grow. Graphic Design/ Print Media 10 (1 credit)
These 2 credits are introductory courses designed to familiarize the student with the following areas of study: hand-generated and computerized layouts to encourage the creative process and visual design, the basic theory of all areas of printing production is studied with practical skills introduced where possible and the formation of good work habits and attitudes necessary to the industry are emphasized. Graphic Design/ Print media 11 This year consists of developing the basic skills acquired in the first year with greater emphasis on printing and computer layout production. The students must learn to meet firm deadlines, punctuality and consistency in the presentation of printed jobs. Preparation, safety and maintenance are day- to- day attributes that must be developed. Graphic Design/ Print media 12 This year mirrors the working world and the students must expand the practical skills of each work area towards an acceptable entry level for industry. During the production of jobs, each student must build a portfolio of printed work. The Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHIMS) will also be introduced. During this year, students will be placed in a printing establishment to gain further practical experience and to network with industry employers. Upon completion of this program students will apply for a variety of entry level jobs related to the offset printing industry such as: processor, cost, estimator, plate-maker, finishing and binding operations, stock room control, and any number of different printing plants from: In-plant Printers, and Franchised Printers.
Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Transport Heavy Duty Mechanics 11 The foundations of Heavy Duty Equipment Repair will be included covering subjects such as fundamental shop skills, Lubricants, Lubrication and cooling, intake and exhaust systems, engine principles, shop safety, oxy-acetylene welding, hydraulic systems operating theory as well as computer assisted learning packages for related topics.
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Heavy Duty Mechanics 12 During the final year, the students will undertake a comprehensive study of gasoline and diesel fuel systems, mig welding and arc, ignition systems, frame and suspension systems, and engine tune up servicing hydraulic units. After successful completion of the two-year program at Memorial High, the students have the option to transfer to the bus and Transport trade. Pre-employment apprentices have the opportunity to successfully complete the following course-based outcomes as approved by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. - Workplace Mentoring 1 - Fundamental Shop Skills - Basic Electrical and Electronic Principles - Hydraulics I - Lubricants, Lubrication and Cooling - Breaking Systems - Engine Principles - Basic Welding
Motor Vehicle Repair This course is designed to meet the needs of the automotive industry by providing up-todate material and equipment for training purposes. The student will be expected to apply him / herself to the detailed theory and practical aspects of this course. The course offers the opportunity for the students to work on a variety of automobiles found in the automotive trade. Since the need for automobiles is growing, so is the need for Automotive Technicians, so why not consider joining our automotive team here at Memorial Composite High School. Following the successful completion of this program, the student will be eligible to find employment as a Service Station Technician Apprentice. Pre-employment apprentices have the opportunity to successfully complete the following course-based outcomes as approved by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. - Workplace Mentoring 1 - Fundamental Skills - Chassis Systems I - Basic Welding - Non - ABS Brake Systems - Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 - Maintenance Inspection and Body Adjustment - Engine Principles and Fuel Delivery Systems - Engine Cooling and Lubrication Motor Vehicle Repair 11 Subject material will include Trade Terms, Measuring Tools, Cutting Tools, Hoisting and Lifting, Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting, MIG Welding, Braking Systems, Suspension Systems, Engine Principles, cooling Systems and Engine Lubrication Systems. Grade 11 will also include some subject material covered in the Grade 10 portion of this course and other systems of the motor vehicle. The theory of the automotive systems related to the units will be studied in detail as well as hands-on instruction in our mechanics shop.
Motor Vehicle Repair 12
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Subject Material will include study of Trade Related Documents and Communication, Accessory Drive Systems, Body Components and Trim, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Vehicle Maintenance Inspection as well as Fuel Delivery Systems. Students will also be introduced to many other operating systems of the automobile and have the opportunity to use a scan tool to retrieve computer controlled trouble codes (system faults) set by a vehicles computer. In conjunction with MVR 12, the students will be involved with the practical aspects of the grade 11 portion of this course in order that they may be fully prepared for employment opportunities in the Motor Vehicle Repair Trade and related fields.
Plumbing / Steamfitter – Pipefitter Plumbing 11 Students will be introduced to the plumbing trade, plumbing tools, math, plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings copper pipe and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, fixtures and faucets, drain, waste and vent systems, and water distribution systems. Plumbing 12 Students will continue to expand their knowledge and skills with the completion of intermediate math, reading commercial drawings installing and testing DWV piping, installing roof, floor and area drains, types of valves, installing and testing water supply piping, installing fixtures, valves and faucets, installing water heaters, servicing of fixtures, valves and faucets, installing water supply systems, and installing private water supply systems. Pre-employment apprentices have the opportunity to successfully complete the following course based outcomes as approved by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. - Work Place Mentoring 1 - Safety/Tools & Equipment - Blueprint Reading & Interpretation 1 (Basic Residential) - Pipe, fittings & Piping Assembly 1A (Ferrous) - Pipe, fittings & piping assembly 1B (Non-Ferrous) - Drainage & Venting systems 1A (Residential) - Drainage & Venting Systems 1B (Residential) - Water Supply 1 (Water Service & Rough-in) - Pipe, Fittings, and Piping Assembly 2
Welding/Metal Fabrication (Fitter)
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Introduction Young people planning careers as welders and metal fabricators need manual dexterity, good eyesight and good eye-hand coordination. They should be able to concentrate on detailed work for long periods and must be free of any physical disabilities that would prevent them from bending, stooping or working in awkward positions. They will learn to become good problem solvers. Acquiring knowledge and hands-on skills as well as problem solving plays a big part in this two year course. Welders/Metal Fabricators must be able to work with numbers, including decimals, fractions and calculate areas using accurate measurements and formulas. You’ll learn to weld metal and fabricate parts and structures as well as create solutions using various welding and cutting processes, equipment and learning techniques. This course is designed to teach proper welding and fabrication skills and instill good work ethics. There are unlimited opportunities for those who become thoroughly acquainted with the techniques, materials, designs, and new applications of welding processes. Welding 11 This program begins with basic safety training and safe shop practices. Topics will include Introduction to the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, Introduction to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Benchwork, Safety for Welders, Layout and Pattern Development, Metal Fabrication Fundamentals, Hoisting, Rigging and Lifting, Overhead Travelling Cranes, Access Equipment, Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols 1, Soldering, Brazing, Oxygen-Acetylene Cutting and Welding, Plasma Cutting, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Welding 12 The second year in the Welding Program will expand on the skills acquired from the grade 11 program. Along with this, the students will require further knowledge in the Metal Fabrication and Welding processes. Topics will include Standard First Aid/CPR, CSA Codes and Standards, Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols 2, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Metal Core Arc Welding (MCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Computer Technology. Guest speakers such as contractors, union representatives and welders active in the trade will be brought in on a regular basis to discuss changes in the industry. Pre-employment apprenticeships have the opportunity to successfully complete the following course-based outcomes as approved by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. • Workplace Mentoring 1 • Safety, Tools and Equipment • Material Handling • Introduction to Welding/Oxy-Fuel • Welding Processes 1 (SMAW) • Welding Processes 2 Semi-Automatic • Drawing/Trade Practice • Layout and Fitting
Options and Opportunities (O2)
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Options and Opportunities is a new Certificate program at Memorial Composite High. It is designed to help students connect with real world work skills, experts in local industries, work experience and eventually a career. O2 is largely project based and has several key components that should appeal to a wide variety of students. O2 is a different way of educating. It is more hands on than traditional schooling. It has three core courses which students take as a cohort, or separate from the rest of the school. The cohort is small (maximum 20) and will take Career Development 10, Community Based Learning 10 in Grade 10, Career Development, Workplace Readiness 11 and a minimum of three (3) Co-op work placements. O2 students will complete the same courses needed to graduate as all other Memorial students. What they will graduate with is a certificate in O2 (which holds a seat in a program of their choice at any NSCC campus) a minimum of 300 hours of work experience in the community in a field of their choice, connections to local employers and a number of certifications to enhance employability. Career Development 10: CD 10 is a part of the O2 program at Memorial High. The basics of career planning are explored from finding student interests, career searches, exploring workplace Math and English, resume and skill building, field trips and career fairs, financial planning and workplace readiness. CD 10 is project based and encourages team building, relationship building and working with and around other people. CD 10 will help a student to find a career goal and to begin their educational journey to achieve that goal. Career Development 10 has five modules that are closely related. The time frames provided are guidelines for teachers to use or adapt to meet the needs of their learning environments. Module 1: Personal Development (30 hours) Module 2: Career Awareness (25 hours) Module 3: Workplace Readiness (20 hours) Module 4: Financial Management (25 hours) Module 5: Life Work Portfolio (10 hours) Community Based Learning 10: CBL 10 is a new course at Memorial and part of the O2 program. Community-based learning programs encourage the expansion of learning opportunities for elementary, junior high, and senior high school students by bringing the community into the school and by placing students in the community as part of their studies. Community-based learning is a partnership involving the student, family, school, and community, with each partner sharing the responsibility for the student’s learning experience (Nova Scotia Department of Education 2013). Students benefit from the expertise, talent, and resources of community-based service agencies, business, citizen groups, entrepreneurs, families, industry, and organizations. They gain opportunities to apply and enhance, in real-life contexts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired through their work in school.communitybased learning enhances students’ personal development, their sense of belonging to their community, and their understanding of community roles and responsibilities. Community-based experiences also help students develop skills described in the Conference Board of Canada’s Employability Skills 2000+ (2000), including
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fundamental, personal management, and teamwork skills; specific career, occupation, and job skills; and labor market knowledge and understanding.
Career Development 11 is a new course offered at Memorial high. CD 11 is taken in the second year of the O2 program and builds on the outcomes from Career Development 10. CD 11 is only for O2 cohort students. The purpose of CD 11 is to further refine student knowledge of their career choices, to develop a plan for achievement and to prepare them for their first Co-op Work placement. The following modules will be explored throughout the semester. Module Module Module Module
1: 2: 3: 4:
Career Awareness Work Cultures Financial Planning Lifework Portfolio
Students should also plan course selections to include recently developed career-related courses such as, Film and Video Production 12, Food Science 12.
BUSINESS EDUCATION Business Technology 11 (Academic) This course introduces students to a range of business productivity software tools and their application. Software will include word processor spreadsheet and desk top publishing. This course may be used to meet the technology compulsory credit requirement. Accounting 11 Academic An introduction to current accounting practices and principles in Canada. Course content includes the accounting equation, analysis of business transactions, journalizing, posting and preparing financial statements. Accounting 12 (Academic) Prerequisite: ACC 11 A senior accounting course involving more complex transactions and financial statements. Course content includes: special journals, payroll accounting, inventory control, cost and budget accounting. Entrepreneurship 12 (Academic) Entrepreneurship 12 involves developing ideas for business; learning the processes of becoming an entrepreneur; and initiating, developing, and owning a business. The course enables students to learn the personal qualities and attitudes required to run a successful business.
COMMUNICATION COURSES
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ENGLISH English 10 (Academic) The learning environment for English 10 is a flexible one to accommodate a wide range of student backgrounds and abilities. Students study language, literature and media to meet both their needs and interests. Independent writing assignments such as essays and group projects such as debates and class presentations are used to increase general language proficiency and confidence. English 10 S (Graduation) This course places an emphasis on literary texts in order to improve reading comprehension. It also focuses on basic grammar and writing skills in order to meet the literary demands of the outside world. English 11 (Academic) This course is designed to enrich the writing and reading skills of students. The literature program includes a class novel study, as well as an independent novel reading, poetry, a Shakespearean play, media and various information texts. Various writing formats, both creative and informative, will be covered, with focus on the essay. This course is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education. Advanced English 11 (Advanced) This is a challenging course designed for fluent readers and skilled writers who are planning on post-secondary study. The literature program includes novel study, short stories, poetry, a Shakespearean play, media and various information texts. Various writing formats, both creative and informative, will be covered, with focus on the essay. A variety of individual and group projects are required, as well as oral presentations. English Communications 11 (Graduation) This course focuses on reading for comprehension, developing vocabulary and writing skills of students who have challenges in this area. Students will study and respond to a variety of forms of literature which may include novels, plays, short stories, relevant poetry, media and information texts. There is an exam in this course English 12 (Academic) The literature program includes a study of specific novels and plays. Students are challenged to develop their abilities in every aspect of communication. Writing focuses primarily on essays and a research essay, as they explore literature and life. There will also be a survey study of poetry from the Romantic Period of literature through the Victorian Age and into the Modern. As well, a unit study of media text will be examined. This course is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education.
Advanced English 12 (Advanced)
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The students study a variety of literature types including poetry and the novel. Drama study includes the study of the nature of tragedy through an exploration of Shakespeare’s Mac Beth. Students also study media. Emphasis is placed on language skills. Study of the essay and research essay is included in this course. Projects requiring group work & independent study are essential components. This course is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education.
English Communication 12 (Graduation) This course is designed to improve the reading and writing skills of students who have challenges in this area. Students will be asked to respond to various forms of literature, including a novel, short stories, poetry, plays, media and various information texts. Writing, both creative and informative, will be emphasized, with focus on essay writing. There is an exam in this course. FRENCH French Core 10 (Academic) This course includes practice in the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Much practice is devoted to speaking and listening through a wide variety of activities. The goal is to develop students’ language within the communicative framework of real life situations. Many types of evaluations are offered to help students succeed. There is NO EXAM in this course. French Core 11 (Academic) There is continued development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This is done using a variety of evaluations based on real life situations. The goal is successful communication. Many types of evaluations are offered to help students succeed. There is NO EXAM in this course. French Core 12 (Academic) This course continues the development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Upon completion of FRE 12, students should have developed a good level of competence in all of these skills. Many types of evaluations are offered to help students succeed. There is NO EXAM in this course.
FRENCH IMMERSION
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The aim of the French Immersion Program offered at Memorial High School is to enable students to become functionally bilingual. Students enrolled in the program in grades 12 - 12 must complete a minimum of nine credits in which the language of instruction is French. In courses with English equivalents, Global Studies 12 and Biology 11 for example, students receive the same course in French as they would if they were taking it in English. The proposed curriculum is: Grade 10 French Language Arts 10 – Français Immersion 10 (Academic) This course enhances the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This is accomplished through a variety of activities which may include oral presentations, group and individual work, listening activities, reading comprehension and writing tasks. All are based on real life situations. The language of the classroom is French. Many types of evaluations are offered to help students succeed. L’Art Dramatique 10 (Academic) Drama 10 is an introductory course in drama focusing on the personal growth of the student. Through extensive work in improvisation, students gain confidence as they explore and communicate ideas, experiences and feelings in a range of dramatic forms. This is one of the courses that fulfill the Dept. of Education’s Fine Arts requirement. Styles de Vie Actifs 11: (Physically Active Living) (open) This full credit course is designed to engage students in a wide range of physically active experiences with an overall theme of exploring options and opportunities for being active for life, both in school and in their community. This course encompasses both an activity component and a theory component with an emphasis on engagement in activity. Grade 11: French Language Arts 11 – Français Immersion 11 (Academic) This course is a continuation of the Grade 10 course with emphasis on continued development of the student’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. A variety of activities/evaluations are offered to students to help them succeed. These may include oral presentations, listening activities, reading comprehension and writing tasks, small projects and a class novel study. All activities are based on real life situations. The language of the classroom is French. Biology 11- La Biologie 11 (Academic) The BIO 11 program is based on four units of study. In Unit I, Biodiversity, students are introduced to the cell as the basic unit of life; explore the diversity of living things that exist and the characteristics they share. In Unit II, Energy Flow, students trace the flow of energy as it moves from the environment through living systems. This includes an overview of photosynthesis and respiration. In Unit III, students examine some of the systems within living things; these systems may include digestion, respiration, excretion, circulation and immunity. In Unit IV, students examine characteristics of representative ecosystems and the interaction of organisms within ecosystems. Canadian History 11 – Histoire Canadienne 11 (Academic)
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This is one of the courses that fulfill the Canadian History credit required for graduation. This course examines Canadian History under 5 themes or modules. They are Globalization; Developments; Governance; Sovereignty and Justice. This course will include the student use of the Library and the Internet for the completion of an independent research assignment. Some assignments must be completed using Internet tools and understanding.
Grade 12: French Language Arts 12 – Français Immersion 12 (Academic) This course is a continuation of the Grade 11 course with emphasis on enhancing students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Skill development will be accomplished through a variety of activities which may include a class novel/play, poetry, short stories, presentations, projects, etc. These are based on real life situations, incorporating the four language skills. The range of evaluations offered to students helps them to succeed. The language of the classroom is French. Biology 12 - La Biologie 12 (Academic) This course is a continuation of BIO 11. The course centers on the ability of organisms to reproduce and pass along their genetic information to their offspring, thus ensuring the survival of the species, and the evolution of diversity among all organisms. It traces the development of a cell into a living organism, and topics include cell division, development, birth, human reproduction, reproductive technologies, genetics, mutations, genetic engineering, and evolution. Other topics include the nervous and endocrine systems.
Histoire Planetaire 12-French Immersion 12 (Academic) This is one of the courses that fulfill the Global Studies requirement for graduation. The grade twelve Global History course asks students to seek the answer(s) to the question, “How did the world arrive at its current state at the close of the 20th century?” By examining past and present events and conditions, students will be asked to consider major political, economic, and social forces which did and do shape our world. This course will include the development and writing of thesis statements. FAMILY STUDIES / HOME ECONOMICS Family Studies 10 (Open) (a) Food For Healthy Living 10 - Aesthetic, culture and psychological dimensions of foods are examined along with the preparation of various foods. Safeguarding of nutrients and meal management are important concepts. (b) Textile Production 10 - A study of the textile fibers, their origin, properties, manufacture and their use in the home and in clothing. Selection and construction of suitable and becoming clothing is discussed. Child Studies 11 (Open) This program is designed to help students explore the meaning and implication of responsible parenthood; acquire information regarding reproduction, pregnancy and childbirth; and apply the understanding of child development to the care and guidance of children. Canadian Families 12 (Open) A study of the Canadian family including the personal, cultural, and economic
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factors related to lifestyle choices of Canadians. Students will study the various stages of the family life cycle, as well as current issues and concerns of the Canadian family. Food Science 12 (Academic) This course satisfies a second science credit for high school graduation. Successful completion of four modules is required. These include the following: food constituents, preservation factors, food quality and commodities, and food packaging. FINE ARTS COURSES ART Visual Art 10 (Academic) This course is an introduction to basic elements and principles (movement, emphasis, contrast, balance, rhythm and unity) of Art such as line, shape, value, texture and color. These areas will be explored by a progression through different media such as drawing, painting, printing (graphics), collage and crafts. The emphasis in this course is on the introduction and use of various media in 2D and 3D art. Art appreciation and art history will also be emphasized. History of art will be presented from an awareness point of view. Visual Art 11(Academic) This course is an advanced level introduction to art techniques, concepts and awareness. The emphasis at this level will be on the line, shape, value, texture, color, design and balance in both 2D and 3D projects. The student will explore composition using various media. Art history or awareness will be an important part of each lesson as various artists will be discussed as they relate to specific concepts and techniques. Visual Art 12 (Academic) Advanced techniques in painting, design or composition and sculpture will be covered as well as opportunities in the areas of print-making, ceramics and crafts. The bulk of the students’ work will be in four areas of study, the selection of which will be made upon consultation with the instructor. History of art will be presented from an awareness point of view and included in each project. DANCE DANCE 11 (Academic) Dance 11 is designed for all students, with or without previous training. It emphasizes creative movement as a form of self-expression, as a unique way of learning about one and others. Learning experiences in this course offer students opportunities to explore a range of dance styles with more focused work in a few genres; create & present dance sequences; respond critically to their own dance works and those of others; and make connections with dance in local and global contexts, both past and present. This course satisfies the fine arts credit requirement or the physical education requirement.
DRAMA DRAMA 10 (Academic)
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Drama 10 is an introductory course in drama focusing on the personal growth of the student. Through confidence-building activities, students learn to communicate ideas, experiences, and feelings in a range of dramatic forms. This course involves other activities, such as simple script writing, improvisation, monologue/dialogue performances, etc. MUSIC Instrumental Band 9 - 12 The Instrumental Music program at Memorial High School is designed to expand the skills acquired by the students while in the middle school band program. Students will play music of a higher level, learn basic and advanced theory, take part in ear training, and be introduced to Music History. After-school rehearsals are a necessary component of the band program. These rehearsals are co-curricular (not extracurricular) activities and students are marked on attendance. Students enrolled in the Band program are required to perform at least five times for the public as part of a concert. These concerts include: 1.Remembrance Day Service (November) 2.Christmas concert (December) 3.Music Festival (April) 4.Spring concert (May) 5.Graduation Ceremony (June) Music 10 Music 10 is designed as an introductory course for students with little or no musical knowledge. The primary focus of the course is learning how to play the guitar. Basic chords are explored, as well as learning to read music. Music 10 is a performance course and students will perform in front of the class. Attendance is very important in the course and will play a big role in determining the success the student will have. This course fulfills the Fine Art requirement for High School Graduation.
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1. Senior High Mathematics Common Pathways This diagram illustrates likely course pathways for senior high mathematics. Grade 10 courses were implemented in 2013 – 2014, grade 11 courses in 2014 – 2015, and grade 12 courses in 2015 – 2016. The Mathematics Essentials pathway, which is currently available as part of Public School Programs, will continue.
Mathematics Essentials 10 (110 hrs)
Mathematics Essential 11 (110 hrs)
Mathematics for the Workplace 12 (110 hrs)
Mathematics 10 (220 hrs)
Mathematics at Work 10 (110 hrs)
Mathematics at Work 11 (110 hrs)
Pre-Calculus 11 (110 hrs)
Mathematics 11 (110 hrs)
Mathematics at Work 12 (110 hrs)
Pre-Calculus 12 (110 hrs)
Mathematics 12 (110 hrs)
Calculus 12 (Optional) (110 hrs)
Generally, achievement in a current Math course would indicate the following: Below 65% - student should consider a lower level Math course at the next Grade 65% - 85% - the current Math level should be continued at the next Grade Above 85% - student may be capable of performing at a higher Math level at the next Grade N.B.: This information is intended as a guideline ONLY! However, deviations from it should involve careful discussion with students, parents, counsellors, and Math teachers! Mathematics Essentials 10 (graduation, 1 credit) This course will be presented as a 110-hour course. Mathematics Essentials 10 is an introductory high school mathematics course designed for students who do not intend to pursue post-secondary study or who plan to enter programs that do not have any mathematics pre-requisites. Mathematics Essentials courses are designed to provide students with the development of the skills and understandings required in the workplace, as well as those required for everyday life at home and in the community. Students will become better equipped to deal with mathematics in the real world and will become more confident in their mathematical abilities. The typical pathway for students who successfully complete Mathematics Essentials 10 is Mathematics Essentials 11 followed by mathematics for the Workplace 12. Students in mathematics Essentials 10 will explore the following topics: Mental math, working and earning, deductions and expenses, paying taxes, making purchases, buying decisions, probability, measuring and estimating, transformation and design and buying a car.
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Mathematics at Work 10 (graduation, 1 credit) This course will be presented as a 110-hour course. Mathematics at Work 10 is an introductory high school mathematics course which demonstrates the application and importance of key math skills. The new mathematics at Work courses are designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for direct entry into the work force or for entry into programs of study that do not require academic mathematics. The typical pathway for students who successfully complete Mathematics at Work 10 is Mathematics at Work 11 followed by Mathematics at Work 12. Some students who successfully complete mathematics at Work 10 may choose to take Mathematics Essentials 11 followed by mathematics for the Workplace 12. Students in mathematics at Work 10 will explore the following topics: Measurement, area, Pythagorean theorem, trigonometry, geometry, unit pricing and currency exchange, income, and basic algebra.
Mathematics 10 - Academic (1 Math & 1 Technology credit) This course will be presented as a 220-hour course. This will mean that students will have mathematics class every day for their grade 10 year. Mathematics 10 is an academic high school mathematics course which is a pre-requisite for all other academic and advanced mathematics courses. Students who select Mathematics 10 should have a solid understanding of mathematics from their junior high years. This means that students would have demonstrated satisfactory achievement of learning outcomes in grade 9 mathematics. Mathematics Essentials 11 (graduation, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Successful completion of mathematics Essentials 10 or Mathematics at Work 10. Mathematics Essentials 11 is designed for students who either do not intend to pursue post-secondary study or plan to enter post-secondary programs that do not have any mathematics pre-requisites. The Mathematics Essentials pathway is designed to provide students with the development of the skills and understandings required in the workplace, as well as those required for everyday life at home and in the community. Students will become better equipped to deal with mathematics in their everyday life and will become more confident in their mathematical abilities. Students in Mathematics Essentials 11 will explore the following topics: •
Mental mathematics; collecting, organizing and graphing data; borrowing money; renting or buying; household budgets; investing money, measuring; and 2-D and 3-D design, mathematics in content areas such as science and social studies.
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Mathematics at Work 11 (graduation, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Successful completion of mathematics at Work 10 or Mathematics 10. The Mathematics at Work pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for direct entry into the work force or for entry into programs of study that do not require academic mathematics.) Students in mathematics at Work 11 will explore the following topics: •
Measurement systems volume, 2-D and 3-D geometry, scale, exploded diagrams, numerical reasoning, personal budgets, compound interest, financial institution services, and formula manipulation for various contexts. Mathematics 11 (academic, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics 10. Mathematics 11 is an academic high school mathematics course. Students who select Mathematics 11 should have a solid understanding of the mathematics 10 curriculum. Mathematics 11 is a prerequisite for Pre-calculus 11. These courses are to be taken consecutively, not concurrently. Students in Mathematics 11 will explore the following topics:
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Applications of rates, scale diagrams and factors, inductive and deductive reasoning, an introduction to proof, cosine law, sine law, spatial reasoning, statistics, systems of linear inequalities, and quadratic functions. Extended Math 11 (Academic, 1 Math Credit, 1 Technology Credit) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics 10. Extended mathematics 11 is scheduled over the duration of the school year, September to June. Students who successfully complete this course will receive one grade 11 academic mathematics credit and one grade 11 technology credit. Extended Mathematics 11 will complete the curriculum outcomes for the semestered Mathematics 11 course and additional concepts in Statistics and Data Analytics. Math 11 Pre (Academic, 1 Credit) This course is the same as Math 11 but should be selected by those students who also choose Pre-Calculus 11
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Pre-calculus 11 (advanced, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics 11 Pre Students who select Pre-calculus 11 should have a solid understanding of the Mathematics 11 curriculum. Pre-calculus 11 is a prerequisite for Pre-calculus 12. These courses are to be taken consecutively, not concurrently. (Courses in the Pre-calculus pathway are designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for postsecondary studies in programs that require the study of theoretical calculus.) Students in Pre-calculus 11 will explore the following topics: •
Absolute value, radical expressions and equations, rational expressions and equations, angles in standard position, analyze and solve quadratic equations, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities in two variables, arithmetic and geometric sequences, and reciprocals of linear and quadratic functions. Grade 12 Mathematics Course Four courses are available at the grade 12 level.
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Mathematics at Work 12: 110 hours, 1 graduation credit Mathematics 12: 110 hours, 1 academic credit Pre-calculus 12: 110 hours, 1 advanced credit Calculus 12: 110 hours, one advanced credit
Mathematics at Work 12 (graduation, 1 credit) The Mathematics at Work pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for direct entry into the work force or for entry into programs of study that do not require academic mathematics. Students in Mathematics at Work 12 will study the following topics: • Measurement and probability • Measures of central tendency • Scatterplots • Linear relationships • Owning and operating a vehicle • Properties of polygons • Transformations
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Trigonometry
Mathematics 12 (academic, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11. The prerequisite for Mathematics 12 must be taken and successfully completed prior to starting mathematics 12. Therefore, these courses are to be taken consecutively, not concurrently, and the order may not be reversed. Students who select Mathematics 12 should have a solid understanding of the Mathematics 11 curriculum. Students in Mathematics 12 will study the following topics: • Borrowing money • Investing money • Set theory • Logical reasoning • Counting methods • Probability • Polynomial functions • Exponential and logarithmic functions • Sinusoidal functions Pre-calculus 12 (advanced, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-calculus 11. Pre-calculus 11 must be taken and successfully completed prior to starting Pre-calculus 12. Therefore, these courses are to be taken consecutively, not concurrently, and the order may not be reversed. Students in Pre-calculus 12 will study the following topics: • Transformations • Radical functions • Polynomial functions • Trigonometry • Exponential and logarithmic functions • Rational functions • Function operations • Permutations, combinations and the binomial theorem Math at Work 12 Students take this course as an additional technology credit. Topics include patterns in relationship to quadratic and exponential functions, geometry, and probability and consumer math.
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Pre-Calculus 12- Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 11 It is a prerequisite for calculus at the University level. Topics include: the study of various algebraic functions, trig functions and identities, sequence and series, introduction to limits and derivatives. Calculus 12 (Advanced) - Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12. This course is for students with special interest and ability in Mathematics. It is a good introduction to 1st year University Calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, integrals and their applications. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-OP “CREDIT” PROGRAM (Open) Co-op Education provides an exciting opportunity for high school students to gain a high school credit while at the same time gaining valuable career exploration and insight in field of their choice. The “CO-OP” course offered at Memorial High School is a credit course for which students from grade 11 & 12 may apply. Students who apply for the CO-OP program must comply with certain criteria: individual interviewing for the program, their academic standing, attendance and attitude must remain in good standing and they must be able to keep up with work assigned while out on placement. Periods will be allotted for the student after each placement block so students are able to obtain the work missed during the placement. Students accepted into the program will go out on placement for a total of 100 hours during the school year. Students are not marked absent while out on placement and any tests scheduled will be completed the following day. Transportation is the responsibility of the student while on placement and the student (s) involved must complete the 25 hour classroom component of the course. The classroom sessions will be instructed by the assigned teacher and will cover such things as job safety, responsibilities, work ethics, career choices, etc. For more detailed description, contact the Guidance Department. Career Development 10 (Graduation) This course is designed to help students to understand and manage themselves, to manage their personal lives and resources (including financial resources), and to develop the ability to organize and shape their careers. Physically Active Living 11 (Open) This full credit course is designed to engage students in a wide range of physically active experiences with an overall theme of exploring options and opportunities for being active for life, both in school and in their community. This course encompasses both an activity component and a theory component with an emphasis on engagement in activity. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education 10 (Open). This course explores elementary skills, rules and theory in football, volleyball, track and field, badminton, fitness, archery, soccer and recreational activities (golf, table tennis, paddle ball). Attendance, participation, projects and tests constitute a
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major and vital part of the program. Physical Education constitutes 65% of the total mark while health will represent 35%. Physical Education 11 (Open) Advanced skills in badminton and fitness, will be taught. As well, football, cross-country running, basketball, lacrosse, speed ball, pickle ball and field events will be offered. Rules and theory of the games will be discussed. Attendance and participation constitute an integral part of the program. Physical Education constitutes 65% of the total mark while health will constitute 35%. Physical Education 12 (Open) Advanced skills in both individual and team sports will be taught at this level. Tournament play will be utilized in various activities. The main concentration of this course will be the involvement of the students in the playing of the game. Attendance, participation, projects and tests constitute a vital and major part of the program. PURE SCIENCE COURSES NOTE: The Pure Science Department strongly recommends that students who expect to follow Math- or Science-related programs at University should consider taking courses in Math and Science at the Advanced level. Science 10 (Academic) The grade 10 science program is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts needed for other science courses. It consists of 4 units of study: Ecology, Chemistry, Physics, and weather. All students planning to take additional academic science courses take this course. Science 10 B (Graduation) This course introduces aspects of Chemistry, Ecology, Physics and weather along with basic mathematical principles. It is intended for students not planning to pursue additional academic science courses and for students of differing abilities and for those with special needs.
BIOLOGY Human Biology 11 (Graduation) This course is designed to introduce students to the study of human biology and to introduce students to how their bodies are built as well as how they function. Topics will include: Diet and Nutrition; Living with your Digestive system; Cardiovascular Health; Healthy Lungs; Excretory System; Nervous System, Sexuality, Reproductive Technology. Throughout the year students will be involved in many types of experiences including: guest speakers, working in groups, hands on activities, and projects. Students can not receive credit for Biology 11 and Human Biology 11. Biology 11 (Academic) In BIO 11 students are introduced to the study of life. Characteristics shared by all living things are explored, with an emphasis on the cell as the basic unit of life. The main kingdoms of life are studied, along with representative organisms within
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each kingdom. Students will then examine at least 1 of the following topics: digestive, the circulatory system or respiration. Lab work will accompany the major topics studied. Advanced Biology 11 (Advanced) This course is recommended for students wishing an in-depth study of biology and who plan on taking Advanced Biology in Grade 12. It will cover the same concept as BIO 11, but in more detail. Additional topics may also be covered. In addition, the course will include more independent assignments and projects. A high interest in biology and independent thinking is recommended. Biology 12 (Academic) This course is a continuation of BIO 11. The course centers on the ability of organisms to reproduce and pass along their genetic information to their offspring, thus ensuring the survival of the species, and the evolution of diversity among all organisms. It traces the development of a cell into a living organism, and topics include cell division, development, birth, human reproduction, reproductive technologies, genetics, mutations, genetic engineering, and evolution. Other topics include the nervous and endocrine systems. Advanced Biology 12 (Advanced) This course is designed for students who wish to take an in-depth study of biology. It will cover the basic concepts of BIO 12 in more detail, as well as additional topics. In addition to lectures, the course may include structured and independent lab work, projects, research assignments, field trips, and outside readings. A high interest in biology and independent thinking is recommended. CHEMISTRY Chemistry 11 (Academic) This course explores the composition, structure, and behavior of various forms of matter. The aim of the course is to create an understanding of the subject and an appreciation of its applications to daily life. This course requires knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics. Lab work will parallel class material. Topics covered include atomic structure, chemical naming and formula writing, chemical writing, and chemical reactions, and stoichiometry. Introduction is made to organic chemistry. Advanced Chemistry 11 (Advanced) This course offers a comprehensive study of many of the introductory principles in chemistry as well as the development of laboratory techniques. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and reactions, stoichiometry and organic chemistry. Application of chemical concepts is stressed and students are required to organize and interpret data. The course promotes independent thinking and develops problem solving skills. Chemistry 12 (Academic) - Prerequisite: CHE 11 or Dept. Approval. This course offers a comprehensive study of the following grade 12 topics as outlined by the Department of Education: thermo-chemistry, solutions, rates, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry. Environmental issues and science-technology issues are also discussed. Students should be able to understand and apply basic math concepts, organize data, and interpret graphs. This course is accompanied by a full lab program.
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Advanced Chemistry 12 (Advanced) - Prerequisite: Advanced CHE 11 and/or Dept. Approval.
This course is a continuation of advanced chemistry 11 with emphasis on application of chemistry concepts, experimental design, issues in chemistry, and enhancing problem solving skills. Topics covered are outlined in the provincial guidelines and include thermo-chemistry, solutions, rates, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry. This course is accompanied by a full lab program. OCEANS Oceans 11 (Academic) The aim of this course is to enable students to develop a sound oceans background, an awareness of future opportunities in the oceans field, an understanding of the importance of a healthy oceans environment, and recognition of the important role of every Canadian in oceans management. Included are the biotic and abiotic aspects of oceans. PHYSICS Physics 11 (Academic) This course involves 4 major topics: kinematics (how things move), dynamics, momentum, energy and waves. Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are important math concepts that students should know. The course stresses problem solving through graphing and formula manipulation. Lab work is essential. Physics 12 (Academic) - Prerequisite: PHY 11 and MAT 11 or Dept. Approval. This course is a continuation of the PHY 11 course and includes the following topics: motion, impulse and momentum, work, energy, and electrostatics, nuclear and quantum physics, magnetism and universal laws of gravitation. Lab work will parallel class progress. SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES GLOBAL STUDIES Global Geography 12 (Academic) This course will study our world and man’s interaction with it. Students will pursue this study using geographic concepts and methods as we cover the six core themes of: human and physical connections, our planet at risk, population, global resources and economy, urbanization, and our future. It is expected that students will analyze the material presented and propose reasonable answers to the problems we face as a global society. Global History 12 (Academic) The grade twelve Global History course asks students to seek the answer(s) to the question, “How did the world arrive at its current state at the close of the 20th century?” By examining past and present events and conditions, students will be asked to consider major political, economic, and social forces which did and do shape our world. The same topics will be covered in both courses but the advanced class will have extra outcomes associated with each unit.
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HISTORY African Canadian Studies 11 (Academic) The aim of the African Canadian Studies course is to introduce students to the vast historical experience of African people; providing an overview of African history and exploring the integral contributions of Africa to world history, spanning the origins of humanity to the 20th century. This is one of the courses that fulfill the Canadian Studies credit required for graduation.
Canadian History 11 (Academic) This is one of the courses that fulfill the Canadian Studies credit required for graduation. This course attempts to alter the traditional approach of learning only sequential historical facts and examines Canadian history under 5 themes or modules. Globalization: What has been Canada=s place in the community of nations and what should our future role be? Developments: How has our economy evolved in an attempt to meet our needs? Governance: Have governments past and present been reflective of Canadian societies? Sovereignty: How have our struggles for sovereignty defined Canada, and how do they continue to do so? Justice: How has Canada struggled for a fair and a just society? This course will stress a student’s ability to do independent research both through library and internet research. Some assignments must be completed using Internet tools and understanding. Mi’kmaq Studies 11 (Academic) The Mi’kmaq Studies course will provide students with an understanding of Mi’kmaq history as well as contemporary issues in Mi’kmaq society. The course will consider the cultural, social, spiritual and political events, trends and traditions in the history of the Mi’kmaq Nation. It challenges students to explore aboriginal issues from a local, national and international perspective. This is one of the courses that fulfill the Canadian Studies credit required for graduation. LAW Canadian Law 12 (Academic) This course is designed to provide the student with the ability to respond sensibly to the impact of the law on our daily lives. Attainment of this aim is achieved by examining an overview of the history of law in England and Canada and the organization of our legal system, the law-making authority. Selected legal topics and issues of current interest to Canadians will be part of the course. These topics may include: various criminal code offences (homicides, possession and trafficking of drugs, assaults), torts, personal injury suits, property rights, human rights, family law and contracts. SOCIOLOGY Sociology 12 (Academic) The aim of the sociology course is to help students gain a better understanding of themselves, of their role in society and of society itself. Sociology is the study of human relationships - which explores the ways in which people interact. The course attempts to increase students’ awareness of topics such as: culture, socialization, stratification, social differences, deviance, and social institutions. The course should prove useful for anyone pursuing an occupation working with small and large groups
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of people. POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science 12 (Academic) The aim of this course is to help students gain a better understanding of politics, the political world, and of their role in the political process. The course attempts to increase students’ awareness of the concept of politics, the Canadian political system, and comparative political systems. TECHNOLOGY-RELATED STUDIES Business Technology 12 (Academic) This course in computer data processing introduces students to computers and computing. The course addresses the topics; computers in society; input, manipulation, storage, and output of data; hardware and software; and electronic communications. Students will use word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs. Data Processing 12 is an eligible technology course to meet graduation requirements (note: only one computer course can be used as a graduation credit.) Production Technology 12 (Graduation) Using material resources and systems to produce things to improve the quality of existence is commonly referred to as production Technology. This course deals with traditional production methods using both hand and machine processes to create projects in woodworking. A strong emphasis is placed on new technology and safety in the workplace. The course involves time spent in the classroom exploring production methods, and also in the Wood Shop putting these methods into practice making a product. Students will be introduced to idea of individual production and also mass production and marketing. Film and Video Production 12 (Academic) In this course, students will be expected to explore a variety of materials, methods, issues and ideas. You will experiment with and be introduced to: Visualization: The Process, Elements of the Continuity of Style, and The Moving Camera. Skills you will develop are creativity, expressiveness, powers of observation, problem solving, visual and symbolic language, and specific media techniques (story boarding, composing shots, editing, camera angles, dialogue sequences, script writing, and tracking shots). In this course, students will work independently as a part of a production team to explore the roles in the industry, develop skills in production roles, and develop critical awareness of historical and cultural aspects of film and work through the process to a final edit in the production of a film or video.
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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING CHARTS The four (4) charts on the following pages are included to assist students entering high school in planning their yearly courses for graduation. Each is unique to the program in which the student is enrolled. Students should choose the chart which best addresses their program and goals, both educationally and career-related, then decide which specific courses will, when successfully completed, satisfy the outlined requirements. These are intended as guides only, and should be discussed with school counsellors on an ongoing basis, especially if plans change by choice or necessity.
EDUCATION PLANNING CHART (Graduation) NAME:__________________________________________ STUDENT No.: ___________________ EDUCATIONAL GOALS: _______________________________________________________________ CAREER / LIFE GOALS: ________________________________________________________________
* Please list these courses in order of preference, according to graduation requirements and career goals. *
YEAR 01 Credits
YEAR 02 Credits
YEAR 03 Credits
(A = achieved, R = requested)
(A = achieved, R = requested)
(A = achieved, R = requested)
1 – ENGLISH 10
1 – ENGLISH 11
1 – ENGLISH 12
2 – MATH 10
2 – MATH 11
2 – GLOBAL STUDIES
3 – SCIENCE 10
3 – SCIENCE 11
3 – TECHNOLOGY
4 – CANADIAN STUDIES
4 – TECHNOLOGY
4–
5 – FINE ART 10
5 – CANADIAN STUDIES (if not previously completed)
5–
6 – A Physical Education Credit
6–
6–
7–
7-
7-
8–
8-
8-
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ALTERNATES (replacing 7 & 8 above)
ALTERNATES (replacing 7 & 8 above)
ALTERNATES (replacing 7 & 8 above)
A–
A-
A-
B–
B-
B-
Total this Year:
Total this Year:
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Total this Year:
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___________ TOTAL to DATE:
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TOTAL to DATE:
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EDUCATION PLANNING CHART – Vocational / skilled trades + University NAME:__________________________________ EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
STUDENT No.: ____________________
VOCATIONAL Certification. + UNIVERSITY Eligibility
(Arts and Business only) CAREER / LIFE GOALS:
TRADE QUALIFICATION + UNIVERSITY STUDY
* Please list these courses in order of preference, according to graduation requirements and career goals. *
YEAR 01 Credits 1 – ENGLISH 10
YEAR 02 Credits 1 – ENGLISH 11
YEAR 03 Credits 1 – ENGLISH 12
Academic or Advanced 2 – MATH 10
2 – MATH 11 or 12
Academic 3 – SCIENCE 10
Academic or Advanced 3 – SCIENCE 11
Academic or Advanced 2 – MATH 11 or 12
Academic or Advanced
(Counts as 1st Technology credit) 3 – ELECTIVE 12
Academic or Advanced 4 – CANADIAN STUDIES
4 – GLOBAL STUDIES 12
Academic or Advanced (Science recommended) 4 – ELECTIVE 12
Academic or Advanced 5 – FINE ART 10
5– VOCATIONAL SHOP 11
6 –A PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT 7–
6–
6 – VOCATIONAL SHOP 12 VOCATIONAL SHOP 11
7–
Check Your Standing All post-secondary bound vocational candidates are encouraged to schedule visits with Student Services/Vocational staff on a regular basis, to confirm their eligibility for graduation & postsecondary study.
7 – VOCATIONAL SHOP 12 VOCATIONAL SHOP 11
VOCATIONAL SHOP 10 8– VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
5 – VOCATIONAL SHOP 12 (Counts as 2nd Technology credit)
8–
8– VOCATIONAL SHOP 11 Transfer Students
Transfer students must have completed 8 compulsory credits (inc. PAL 11 or BIO 11)) to be able to complete a two-year shop program with university acceptance in twoyears.
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VOCATIONAL SHOP 12 Science Programs Students planning post-secondary BSc studies should note that special consideration must be obtained from that institution for the Shop to be counted as the fifth entrance (2nd science) credit, if required.
EDUCATION PLANNING CHART – Vocational / Skilled trades Graduation NAME:__________________________________ EDUCATIONAL GOALS: CAREER / LIFE GOALS:
STUDENT No.: ____________________
VOCATIONAL GRADUATION GRADUATION & TRADE QUALIFICATION(s)
* Please list these courses in order of preference, according to graduation requirements and career goals. *
YEAR 01 Credits
YEAR 02 Credits
YEAR 03 Credits
1 – ENGLISH 10
1 – ENGLISH 11
1 – ENGLISH 12
2 – MATH 10
2 – MATH 11
2 – GLOBAL STUDIES
3 – SCIENCE 10
3 – SCIENCE 11
3 – VOCATIONAL SHOP 12 (Counts as Technology 2)
4 – CANADIAN STUDIES
4 – ELECTIVE
4 – VOCATIONAL SHOP 12
5 – FINE ART 10
5–
5– VOCATIONAL SHOP 11
6 - A PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT
6–
7–
7–
6– VOCATIONAL SHOP 11
VOCATIONAL SHOP 10 8– VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
VOCATIONAL SHOP 12 VOCATIONAL SHOP 12 7–
VOCATIONAL SHOP 11 8–
8– VOCATIONAL SHOP 11
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