COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATION 2013-2014

FOR GRADES 9, 10 and 11 STUDENTS

COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATIONGRADES 9, 10 and 11 Graduation Requirements Course Levels Certificates -Second Language/F.I.T. Preparation for College Preparation for University Career Exploration with careercruising.com Course Selection Form for 2013-2014

High School Handbook

HTHS Course Handbook 2013-2014

Available soon on the Trimble Website

www.harrisontrimble.ca

District 2 High School Handbookhttp://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/

high-school-handbook.pdf

Grade 10 Requirements English 10 – full year Math 10 – full year Science 10 or FI Science 10 French 10 or FI Language Arts 10 Social Studies 10 or FI Social Studies 10 3 specialty from:

Broad Based Technology 10 or FI Broad Based Technology 10

Health & Physical Education 10 or FI Health & Physical Education 10

Music 10 or FI Music 10 Visual Arts 10 Intro to Applied Tech. 110 or FI Intro to Applied Tech. 110

COURSE LEVELS

Level 1 English 111 Biology 111

Level 2 English 112 Biology 112

Level 3 English 113 Biology 113

Level 0 Law 120 Child Studies 120

Graduation Requirements 2013-2014

Grade 10 French Successful completion of the English Language Proficiency

Assessment

Compulsory Courses : You must have the following 7 compulsory credits: Grade 11 English 11 (2 credits) Financial and Workplace Mathematics 11 or Foundations of

Mathematics 11 (1 credit) Science (1 credit) Modern History 11 (1 credit) Fine Arts/Life Role Development cluster (1 credit) Grade 12 English 12 (1 credit) You must also have: 4 other courses at the grade ’12’ level

You must have a minimum of 17 credits to graduate

Graduation Requirements - Science

Science (at least one credit) Biology 111, 112, 113 FI Biology 112 Chemistry 111, 112 Environmental Science 120 FI Environmental Science 120 Physics 111, 112

Graduation Requirements – Fine Arts/Life Role

(Must have at least one of these credits) Music 112 (p) Theatre Arts 120 Graphic Art & Design 110 Visual Arts 110 (p) Outdoor Pursuits 110 (p) Entrepreneurship 110Available for Grade 12 Students Only PE Leadership 120* Independent Family Dynamics120 (due to content) Coop Ed 120 (2 and 3 credits)* (Behavior and attendance are important.

There will be an interview.) Reading Tutor 120*

* Must apply/fulfill requirements for admission

Math If you are a student who is inclined to do trades or wants to directly

enter the workplace, you should do: Financial and Workplace Mathematics 11 (required)

Financial and Workplace Mathematics 12 (optional)

If you are a student who is inclined to go to university: Foundations of Mathematics 11 (required) Foundations of Mathematics 12 (optional)

If you are a student who excels in math and wishes to follow a university program that requires the study of calculus:

Foundations of Mathematics 11 (required)

Pre-Calculus 11 (optional) ■ Pre-Calculus 12B (optional)

Pre-Calculus 12A (optional) ■ Calculus 12 (optional)

LOCAL OPTIONSCOURSES OFFERED AT OUR SCHOOL ONLY

(May only count two towards graduation requirements)

Advanced Training Principles 120 (F.I.) Advanced Training Principles 120 FI Coop Education 120 FI Citizenship 120 FI Entrepreneurship 110 FI Environmental Science 120 FI Intro to Applied Technology 110 Marketing 120 Psychology 120 Sociology 120

French ImmersionRequirements & Certificates

To graduate as an Immersion student recognized by the province of New Brunswick, students must take a required number of FI designated courses.

50% of the course load in grade 9 and 10

must be FI designated. A minimum of 5 courses with an FI

designation in grades 11 and 12 must be taken.

H.T.H.S. French Immersion Certificate

Students who participated in the French Immersion program and completed both FILA 11, FILA 12 and at least one other F.I. course are eligible to receive a French Immersion Certificate from Harrison Trimble High School recognizing their achievement in maintaining their French second language skills.

CERTIFICATE OF SECOND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Only students taking a grade 12 French or French Immersion course will be tested.

Must take an oral proficiency interview in grade 12

Levels of Language Proficiency: Un-rateable/Novice, Basic, Basic Plus, Intermediate,

Intermediate Plus, Advanced, Advanced Plus, Superior

Focus on Information Technology

(F.I.T.) Certificate The Focus on Information Technology (FIT) program is a nationally recognized certificate that is issued by ICTC. Students are required to take:

Information Technology 120, Business Organization and Management 120, and at least one elective course consisting of

Entrepreneurship 110, Tech Support 110, Computer Science 110, and Digital Technology 120. 

 Graduates of the FIT program will have the benefit of a

certificate to help distinguish themselves to employers and academic institutions. 

CAREER EXPLORATION If you have not yet decided on your path

after high school, take the time to do some career exploration.

Using the following website:

Careercruising.comID: HarrisonPassword: Trimble

Careercruising.com• Build a portfolio• Use the Career Matchmaker, and other

self-assessment tools to find careers that match your interests.

• Use the Explore Careers to search for careers that may interest you.

• Use the Education and Training function to find Canadian college and universities that offer training in that field.

PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE

College requirements differ greatly according to the program and are subject to change

Some require a high school diploma only

Other programs require English 112

Other programs may require grade 11 Math and one or two sciences at the grade 12 level

NOTE: NBCC HAS A DEADLINE OF NOV. 1ST OF YOUR GRAD YEAR

PREPARATION FOR UNIVERSITY It is imperative to check with the universities of your

choice A general guideline would be to have a minimum of

five “university-approved” credits for Maritime universities *UNB requires six and a minimum of six for Ontario universities

It is an excellent idea to have at least one more acceptable credit than the minimum required

You must research university requirements. Visit the Guidance office with questions

Preparation for University Entrance

Canadian universities often accept these High School Credits

Canadian universities sometimes accept these High School Credits

Canadian Geography 120, Canadian History 120, Canadian Literature 120 , Math & Science electives 121/122, French 122, French Immersion Language Arts 120, Economics 120, Intro to Environmental Science 120, Law 120, Political Science 120, World Issues 120, Sociology 120

Business Organization & Management 120Music 120, Theatre Arts 120, Visual Arts 120Co-op Education 120, Computer Science 120Introduction to Accounting 120, Journalism 120, Media Studies 120, Psychology 120

Bachelor’s Degree High School Credits often required by Universities

Bachelor of Arts English 122Bachelor of Science English 122, Grade 12 Math(s)*, Two out of Biology 122,

Physics 122, Chemistry 122Bachelor of Commerce/ Business Administration

English 122, Grade 12 Math(s)*

Bachelor of Engineering English 122, Grade 12 Math(s)*, Chemistry 122, Physics 122Bachelor of Nursing English 122, Grade 11 or 12 Math (refer to specific institution),

Chemistry 122, Biology 122Bachelor of Computer Science English 122, Grade 12 Math(s)*, Chemistry 122, Physics122Bachelor of Fine Arts English 122, portfolio/audition

Scholarship Information

It does not matter if you are going to a small college or a big university, there may be a scholarship out there for you!

As soon as you give us your grad profile sheet, you can be added to an email list, where you will receive all the information in your inbox, including application forms.

For grade 12’s only – Graduation Profile Sheet All potential graduates are encouraged to

complete this very important form.

It entitles you to access important information about: Scholarships and Bursaries Post-Secondary Visitations Open Houses Job Opportunities Other various information regarding graduation,

etc.

Parent/Guardian Information Sessions

This presentationDecember 11th at 7:00

pmCourse fair

February 26th, 20136:30 pm – 8:00 pm

COURSE SELECTION(February 27th, 2013) You will be marking your selections on the form provided by

your Homeroom teacher

Make yourself a copy of your courses to keep

Official forms must be returned to your teacher

A verification form will be sent home and must be returned with a parental signature

Make your choices wisely as when classes are full, it will be difficult to change your mind in the new school year