Grade 11 Course Selection
For The Class of 2018
Course Selection
Grade 11 students should carry 7 courses
21 courses: Suggested load by HRSB
Graduation Requirements
1. 3 English
2. 2 Math
3. 2 Science
4. 2 Technology…Math or Science
5. 1 Physical Education Credit
6. 1 Canadian Studies
7. 1 Global
8. 1 Fine Arts Credit
Typical Grade 11 Courses
• 1 English
• 1-2 Math
• 1-2 Science
• 1 Technology (if not planning on taking more than 2
Math and Science)
• 1 Canadian studies (if Mi’kmaw wasn’t taken in 10)
• Français 11 (only for FI students)
• 2-3 Electives
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
(Atlantic Provinces)
Bachelor of Science
English 12 academic
Pre-Calculus Math 12
2 of Biology/Chemistry/Physics 12
1 more academic grade 12 credit
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
(Atlantic Provinces)
Bachelor of Commerce
English 12 academic
Math 12 academic
3 more academic grade 12 credits
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
(Atlantic Provinces)
Bachelor of Arts
English 12 academic
4 more academic grade 12 credits
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
(Atlantic Provinces)
Community College
No admissions requirements for 90% of requirements
other than high school completion.
Some programs require Math 12 and Physics 11.
First come/First serve
English
Students require an English credit at each grade
level in order to graduate
English 11 Advanced  English 12 Advanced OR
English 12 Advanced Placement
English 11  English 12
English 11 Communications  English 12 Communications
Math Recommendations
• Grade 10/11 Math recommendations by teachers.
• Math recommendation form if not pursuing math
recommendation.
• It is important to make decisions that will allow you to
experience success.
• There will be no changes permitted after March 11th.
Mathematics Essentials Pathway
Mathematics at Work Pathway
Mathematics
(Academic)
Pathway
Selecting the Best Course
Considerations
• Mathematical knowledge and background
• Future plans
• Interest
• Learner profile
• Previous mathematics achievement
Post-Secondary Math Requirements
Dalhousie/SMU
Program
Requirement(s)
Bachelor of Engineering
Precal 12 (Chemistry / Physics 12)
Bachelor of Computer Science
Precal 12
Bachelor of Science
Precal 12 + Sciences
Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology
Math 12 Academic
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Math 12 Academic
Bachelor of Commerce
Math 12 Academic
Bachelor of Arts
No math requirement*
NSCC
90% of programs require no math
•
Please check this requirement for other universities – it may vary
Science
Minimum of 2 science credits for graduation
Those taking for graduation
•
Science 10 + one of: Oceans11/ Human Biology11/
Food Science12/ Geology12/ Biology11-12/ Chemistry11-12/
Physics11-12
Those needing for post-secondary
•
Science 10 + 2 from: Biology 12, Chemistry 12 and/or Physics 12
Technology/Science/Math
Grade 11 Options:
• Business Tech 11
• Communication Tech 11
• Production Tech 11
• Design 11
• Home Trades Technology 12
One Canadian Studies Credit Required for
Graduation:
• Canadian History 11
• Histoire Canadienne 11F
• African Canadian Studies 11
• Mikmaw Studies 11
Elective Credits
Elective courses should be chosen based on:
1. Need for High School graduation
2. Post-secondary Admissions requirements
3. Interest of the student
Two Alternates
• Students should make sure to select two
alternate courses when doing their online
selection
• Students are asked to choose alternates to
ensure they end up in suitable courses should
their be scheduling conflicts in their initial
selections
On Line Course Selection Tips:
• Make sure you know your selections BEFORE your lab day.
• 02 students will only find specific 02 courses under the O2
heading.
• Make sure to hit SUBMIT when you have finished making
all of your selections.
Please Remember:
You will need your computer login & password,
as well as your PowerSchool login & password.
• If you do not your computer login, please see
your A block teacher.
• If you do not have your PowerSchool login,
please see Mrs. McKinnon, guidance
secretary.
Important Date:
There will be NO COURSE CHANGES after…
MARCH
TH
11
Questions?
Mrs. Parsons – Surnames A-L & O2
Students
Mme. Wiseman – Surnames M-Z &
International Students
GRADE 10’s
A Block
Date
Class
Teacher
Time
Lab
Tues, Feb 16
MKS11
J. Boutilier
2:05 – 2:35
2039
Tues, Feb 16
DRA10IM
E. Chisholm
2:40 – 3:15
2039
Wed, Feb 17
MT10
F. Fraser
12:40 – 1:10
2032
Wed, Feb 17
ART10
I. McEachern
1:15 – 1:55
2032
Thurs, Feb 18
ENG10
M. Metherall
10:40 – 11:10
2039
PHE10
S. Pellerine
11:15 – 11:50
2039
CBL10 O2
B. Penney
9:20 – 9:50
2039
Mon, Feb 22
SCI10
P. Roddick
9:55 – 10:30
2039
Tues, Feb 23
HIS10
A. Roughneen
2:05 – 2:35
2039
Tues, Feb 23
MT10 IMM
E. Saab
2:40 – 3:15
2039
Wed, Feb 24
FLA10
S. Young
10:40 – 11:10
2039
Wed, Feb 24
EXTRA
Missed Students
11:15 – 11:50
2039
THURS/FRI
Storm Date
Storm Dates
Thurs, Feb 18
Mon, Feb 22
2039