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Glace Bay High School�www.cbvrsb.ca/gbhigh

Registration 2024-25

Gr. 9 Information Session

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How High School Works

Semestering

All grade 10 students must take 8 courses

(4 per semester)

1^st semester: Sept to Jan – write exams

2^nd semester: Feb to June – write exams

You can take a maximum of 7 grade 10 courses

Classes

4 courses every day (60 min. each) 1 double/day.
Don’t pick courses because your friends are in it

(you probably won’t be in the same class)

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How High School Works

Passing or Failing

If you fail a course, it doesn’t mean

you fail the year, it just means you may

have to take that course again

All students need to meet the Nova Scotia Graduation Requirements in order to graduate (this will be explained later). These requirements have nothing to do with what you want to be when you “grow up”.

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Graduation Requirements

18 credits are required for Provincial graduation certificate

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What you need �Language, Communication and Expression

3 English Credits

Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12

1 Fine Arts Credit

Art, dance , drama or music

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What you need�Science, Math, Technology

3 Math credits – Grade 10, 11 and 12
2 Science Credits – 1 from biology, chemistry, science or physics + 1 other science
1 Other from Science, Math or Technology – All computer-related courses and technology courses are eligible.

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��What you need-Personal Development and Society��

1 Canadian Content Social Studies Course

Mikmaq Studies 11,Canadian History 11,African Canadian Studies11 or Histoire Du Canada11

1 Global Studies Course

Global History12, Global Geography 12 or Geog. Plan 12

1 Physical Education Course

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What you need

Only 7 credits at the grade 10 level
5 credits must be at the grade 12 level
You need 18 credits to graduate

ALL GRADE 10 STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE 8 COURSES.

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Integrated French Certificate

Grade 10

Integrated French 10
Mode de Vie Actif 11

Grade 11

Integrated French 11
Histoire Du Canada

Grade 12

Integrated French 12
Geographie Planetaire

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Options and Opportunities

O2 is a program designed to help students work toward a career or occupation in learning contexts which provide linkages to the workplace.

Community Based Learning is an important part of O2, allowing students to explore a variety of careers. Students go on work placements during the school year, and take a number or courses designed to assist them in the market place.

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Applications will be passed out in February.
Students will be selected for an interview – attendance and behaviour important.
NSCC
Part in school classes and part work term
Academic program
Students choose classes now and if accepted into the program, O2 classes will be added by Guidance.

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Skilled Trades Courses

Skilled Trades courses are for students who want to explore the skilled trades as a possible career option.
Skilled Trades provide a mixture of theoretical and practical workplace activities using the basic tools of industry professionals
Designed to be taught by certified journeypersons.
Students receive apprenticeship hours based on time in class under the supervision of a certified journeyperson teacher.
Courses currently offered are Skilled Trades 10 and Construction Trades 11and Manufacturing trades 11

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Credit Types

Advanced-These courses are designed to meet the needs of students who have demonstrated an exceptional degree of academic ability or achievement.
Academic – These courses are designed for students who expect to enter college, university or other post secondary institutions

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Open – These courses are designed for students who are in academic or graduation level courses. Individual courses may meet entrance requirements of some institutions.
Graduation – These courses are designed for students who wish to obtain a graduation with a view to proceeding to employment or certain areas of post secondary study.

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Grade 10 Course Options

English Courses

English 10 – Academic (1 semester)
English 10AP – Academic (1 semester) Students must be recommended by their English teacher) This course is for students that do very well in their English course. 90+
English 10 Plus – Academic (Full Year) This course is for students who have experienced difficulties in English Language Arts in Grades 7-9 and who require increased support in developing English Language skills.

Fine Arts Courses

Music Band 10
Music Vocal 10
Music 10 (Beginner Guitar)
Drama 10
Dance 11
Visual Arts 10

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Math Courses

Math 10 – (Full Year Academic) – This course is designed for students who score above 70 in Grade 9 Math. Students will receive one elective credit and one Math credit at the end of the course in June.

Math at Work 10 – (1 semester Graduation) This course is an introductory Math course designed for students who experience difficulty with the Grade 9 Math program.

Math Essentials 10-(1 semester Graduation) This course is designed for students who struggle in Math. These students typically have a history of difficulties in Math. ***Entrance into this course is by recommendation only.

*Any student that does not pass their Grade 9 Math will be placed in Math Essentials 10.

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Science Courses

Science 10 (Academic) This course is designed to be a foundational science course for those who intend to take Chemistry, Physics or Biology. Please note that there is a strong math component to this course and students should be registering in academic math to be successful in this course

Science 10A/Science 10B (Academic) These two ½ credit courses are designed for students who wish to be exposed to some Physics, Chemistry and Biology but do not intend to study these courses further. These courses are not considered a prerequisite for Phys11, Chem11 or Bio11.

**Please note - If you are registering for Math at Work 10 or Math Essentials 10, you should choose Science 10 A/B.

Biology 11
Human Biology 11

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Canadian Content Social Studies Courses

Mikmaq Studies 11
African Canadian Studies 11
Canadian History 11

Physical Education Courses

Physical Education 10 (Only students who enjoy PE9 and participate regularly should choose PE10)
Physically Active Living 11
Mode de Vie Actif 11
Dance 11
Yoga

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Electives

French 10
Integrated French 10
Business Technology 11
Exploring Technology 10
Food Prep/Service 10 and Textile Prod. 10
History 10 ( does not fulfill Canadian Content requirement)
Career Development 10
Skilled Trades 10
Learning Strategies 10 ** Must be recommended by LD or Resource Teacher

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Registration Process

Counsellors will meet with Gr. 9 students in February to discuss course selection and course options. Gr. 9 teachers will send home Math and English Recommendation Forms to be signed by parents. Any student who wishes to take a Math or English course other than what was recommended, must bring the signed form to the Guidance office and we will make the change for you.

Students will log into their Powerschool account and select their classes in early March once they receive their Math and English recommendations.

On the left hand side of the screen you will see “Class Registration”. This is the registration screen for you to select classes. The screen will be the same as the registration form that you were given to complete.