Citadel High
To inform
To challenge
To welcome
The Class of
2017
Phoenix
Courage, Honour, Strength
Citadel High School
Your Counsellors:
A-F
 N. Smith
G – M plus Mac  C. Borden
N – Z plus Mc  L. MacLean
Courage, Honour, Strength
Student
Services
aka Guidance
Career & Academic Counselling
Confidential Personal Counselling
Connections to school & community
Virtual Guidance Office (the VGO)
www.chs.ednet.ns.ca
How High School Works
First Day of School
Semesters
1st semester Sept. to January. Exams.
2nd semester Feb. to June. Exams.
Class Course Credit
Grade 10 8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)
Grade 11 7 courses – one study period
Grade 12 6 courses – two study periods
21 courses (credits) in 3 years
Day by day - Schedule
4 courses every day (75 min.)
2 in the morning
2 in the afternoon
Daily Schedule
Period
1
(9:00 10:15)
2
(10:20 11:35)
11:40 12:30
3
(12:40 1:50)
4
(1:55 3:10)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Course
1
Course
2
Course 3
Course 4
Course
1
Course
2
Course
1
Course 4
Course 3
Course
2
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
Course
3
Course
4
Course 1
Course 2
Course
3
Course
4
Course
3
Course 2
Course 1
Course
4
Programs
The following programs are offered at Citadel
English Program
French Immersion
Options and Opportunities – O2
International Baccalaureate Diploma - IB
(English and French Immersion)
French Immersion
Students must complete at least 9 French Immersion
credits to receive a French Immersion certificate. We
suggest the following for grade 10 French Immersion:
Français 10
Sciences 10
Histoire 10
Arts Dramatiques 10
Mode de Vie Actif 11
Options & Opportunities
O2 students complete Nova Scotia graduation
requirements and participate in a number of out of school
learning opportunities including some volunteer projects.
Small class of 20, application/interview
25% of 02 classes are cohort
Strengths in portfolio and career planning
Completing 02 awards priority seating at NSCC
02 student can also apply to university
Dedicated, hardworking person who likes to
explore all options of career and education.
IB
IB provides a rigorous academic program for grade 11 and
12 students. Grade 10 students who are interested in IB
can take three pre-IB courses: French, History and Math.
Along with course work, IB students complete
CAS (Creativity, Action and Service)
TOK (Theory of Knowledge)
Extended Essay
Students can choose to complete the full IB program or
complete a certificate in one subject such as IB Higher
Level Music, IB Theatre or IB Visual Art.
Graduation Requirements
18 credits are required to graduate from a
Nova Scotia High School
• 13 are compulsory credits
• 5 are elective credits
• Maximum 7 grade 10 credits
• Minimum 5 grade 12 credits
13 Compulsory Credits
• 3 English
• 2 Math
• 2 Science
• 2 Other from Technology, Math or Science
• 1 Fine Arts
(Art, Drama, Music, Dance)
• 1 Physical Education
(PAL, Dance, Yoga, or Phys Ed)
• 1 Canadian History
(CDH11, ACS11, GALS11, or MKS10)
• 1 Global Studies
(GEO12 or HIS12)
Compulsory Credits
English
• 3 credits required, one from each grade level.
• Grade 10 students must take a grade 10 English
course.
Mathematics
• 2 required credits from different grade levels.
• Grade 10 students must take a grade 10 math
course.
Compulsory Credits
Science
• 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any other
science course.
• Grade 10 students should take Science 10 - it is a
“first science credit”.
Other
• 2 required credits from either: Technology, Science
(above the 2 required science credits), Math (above the 2
required math credits) or any combination of the 3 Math,
Science, or Technology.
Compulsory Credits
Fine Arts
• 1 required credit from either: Art, Music, Drama, or
Dance.
• All grade 10 students should take a fine arts credit.
Physical Education
• 1 required credit from PAL11, Dance 11, Yoga 11,
Phys Ed 10, 11, 12,
• Grade 10 students should choose from Phys Ed 10,
PAL 11 , Yoga 11 or Dance 11.
Compulsory Credits
Canadian History
• 1 required credit from either:Mi’kmaq Studies 10, Canadian
History 11 Histoire du Canadien 11F, African Canadian Studies
11, or Gaelic Studies 11.
• Any Grade 10 students should choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10 or
Gaelic Studies 11.
• French Immersion certificate select Histoire du Canadien 11F in
grade 11
Global Studies
• 1 required credit from either: Global History 12, Global
Geography 12, or Geographie Planetaire 12.
• The Global Studies credit is completed in the student’s Grade 12
year.
Course/Credit Types
Subject Name – English, Math, History, etc.
Grade Level – 10, 11, or 12
Credit Type
• Advanced
• Academic
• Open
• Graduation
Academic Support
Citadel High offers a number of supports for students:
Resource: For students who require adaptations to
meet course outcomes
Learning Center: For students who require a program
plan with individualized outcomes
Student Support Room: For students who may seek
extra-help in any subject area
Try to pick courses because:
Interest in the topic
Graduation requirement
French Immersion certificate
Ability
Academic Planning
Students can explore career and post-secondary
options by:
• Talking with parents and guardians
• Visiting their guidance counsellor
• Accessing the Virtual Guidance Office (VGO)
www.chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo
• Exploring Internet and print resources
Overview
English
Math
Science
Fine Arts
Physical Education
2 or 3 Electives
2 Alternates