Citadel High
To inform
To challenge
To welcome
The Class of
2018
Phoenix
Courage, Honour, Strength
Citadel High School
Your Counsellors:
A-F
 T. MacDonald
G – M plus Mac  C. Borden
N – Z plus Mc  G. Luke/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
Semesters
1st semester Sept. to Jan.
2nd semester Feb. to June
Class Course Credit
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
8 courses (credits) (4 per semester)
7 courses – one study period
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
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. All grade 10 students must take a grade 10
English course.
Mathematics - 2 required credits from different
grade levels. All grade 10 students must take a
grade 10 math course.
Compulsory Credits
Science - 2 required: a “first science credit” plus any
other science course. All 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 Canada 11F, African
Canadian Studies 11, or Gaelic Studies 11. Any Grade 10 student
interested in completing the Canadian History requirement should
choose Mi’kmaq Studies 10. Most students wanting to complete their
French Immersion certificate will usually select Histoire du Canada
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
Choosing Courses
Try to pick courses because:
You are interested in the topic
You need the course to graduate
You need the course to complete the FI certificate
You are interested in future study of the topic
You have the ability to do the course
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
What Happens Next…
Students should review their course builder and
course selection sheet with their Parents/Guardians.
The full course selection book can be found on the
Citadel High home page in the drop-down menu
www.chs.ednet.ns.ca
or on the Virtual Guidance Office Website at
http://chs.ednet.ns.ca/chsvgo/
Junior High Counsellors will assist each student in
completing their formal course selection sheet which
will then be sent home for parental/guardian
approval and signature.
What Happens Next…
Grade 9 Math and English teachers will make
recommendations for you regarding proper placement
for next year. These recommendations will appear on
the back of the course selection sheet. If your wish to
pursue alternative course selections, please have your
parent/guardian sign in the indicated space.
Submit all forms to your Counsellor at your school.
You will receive your timetable on your first day at
Citadel High.