Sackville High School
10/11 Parent Night for
2011 - 2012
Ms. S. Sarty (A – K)
Ms. K. Johnston-Hutchins
(L- Z)
Student Services
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Career Cruising
www.careercruising.com
Username: sackvillehs
Username: careers
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Individual Sessions with School
Counsellor
Education Expo/Open Houses/Rep
Visits
Virtual Guidance Office (VGO)
www.shsvgo.ednet.ns.ca
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Dates and Deadlines
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Student Opportunities
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Scholarships and Awards
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Post Secondary Education
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Course Selection Book
Course Selection begins in
February
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Meet Counsellors
Draft Pick online- Course selections Consult
with parents at home
Meet with counsellor one-on-one, make any
necessary changes
Make further changes, if necessary, until June
30th
Graduation Requirements
18 credits required
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3 English
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2 Math
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2 Science
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1 Canadian History – Mikmaq Studies,
African Canadian Studies, Canadian
History
1 Global Studies – Geography or History
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1 Physical Education credit - Physical
Education, Physically Active Living, Dance,
Yoga
1 Fine Arts – Art, Drama, Music, Dance
2 “other” credits from Technology, Math, or
Science
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maximum 7 Grade 10 credits
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minimum 5 Grade 12 credits
Cooperative Education 11/12
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Cooperative Education 11/12 is an academic
course.
Cooperative Education 12 is acceptable for
admissions/scholarship consideration at
university and community college.
The Co-op program has two components:
- classroom component - 25 hours of
instruction (workplace readiness/safety)
- site placement - 100 hours
Applications available during course
selection.
Phys Ed
Cavalier Junior High
Policing
RCMP
Elementary Teaching
Sackville Centennial
Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Social Worker
Ronald MacDonald House/Soul's Harbour
Social Worker
Feed Nova Scotia
Lawyer
Crown Prosecutor's Office
Skilled Trades
Capital District Health Authority
Hair Stylist
Hair Design Centre
Various Health professions
Capital District Health Authority
Costume Design
Neptune Theatre Costume Department
Journalism
Fred Beauty
Welding
Dept. of National Defense
Hair Stylist
Hair Design Centre
Navy
Navy
Pharmacist
Superstore Pharmacy Sackville
Elementary Teacher
Sycamore Lane
Policing
Halifax Regional Police
Elementary Teacher
Sackville Centennial
Photography
Snap Magazine
Police Officer
RCMP
Product Design/ Branding
Revolve
Administrative Assistant
Harding Premiere Realty
Elementary teaching
Caudle Park Elementary
Administrative Assistant
Harding Premiere Realty
Coast Guard Officer
Canadian Coast Guard
Production Assistant film
British North Production - summer
Teacher
Sycamore Lane
Police Officer
RCMP
Insurance Adjustor
Salvatore Insurance
Animal Care
SPCA
Policing
RCMP
Various Health professions
Capital District Health QEII
Professor
Mount St. Vincent University
Business
Jungle Pet Store
Pharmacist
Cobequid Lawton's Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Sackville Superstore Pharmacy
Social Work
Feed Nova Scotia
Hair Stylist
Shirley Botting- Hair Stylist
Acting/ Music Therapy
Eventurous Theatre
Navy
Navy
Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex Retirement Centre
Event Planning
Muscular Dystrophy Association
English As A Second Language Teacher
Halifax Regional School Board/Newbridge
Real Estate Agent
Harding Premiere Realty
Psychology, Recreation Therapy
Abbie Lane, Capital District Health
Computer technician
Future Shop
Graphic Design
Centre for Arts and Technology
Social Work/ Business
Soul's Harbor Rescue Mission
Social Work
Early Education Program, Jo Howe School
Politics
Mat Whynot's office
Interior Design
Tower Interior
Health and Fitness
Goodlife Fitness
Teaching English
Cavalier Junior High
Mental Health
NS Hospital
Automotive Engineering
Major Discount Automotive
Policing
Halifax Regional Police
Graphic Design
AC Dispensing- Sure Shot
Elementary teaching
Caudle Park
Music Production
Centre for Arts and Technology
Elder care
Sagewood Retirement Centre
Various Health Professions
Cobequid Centre, Capital District Health
Recreation Therapy
Sagewood Retirement Centre
Massage therapy
College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
French Immersion
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a minimum of nine credits in French
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Grade 10: Français, Art Dramatique,
Sciences
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Grade 11: Français, Histoire du
Canada, Biologie, Mode de Vie Actifs
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Grade 12: Français, Géographie
Planetaire, Biologie, Tourisme
Cooperative Education
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Option open to grade 11/12 students who
are interested in exploring a career
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Separate application required
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Interview required
Why is course selection
important?
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Post-secondary Admissions .. University,
Community College, Private Colleges, Work
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University – 5 Academic Grade 12s
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NSCC – HS Diploma for many programs
Admission for Direct-from-high school
The normal minimum requirements for
admission to Dalhousie are:
1.Completion of secondary school (ie.
Grade 12) with a minimum overall
average of 70% in your final year;
2.At least a 70% in Grade 12 English;
3.Successful completion of relevant
program prerequisite courses.
www.dal.ca
Admission requirements
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The admission requirement for certificate and diploma programs is a
high school completion diploma or equivalent.
In addition to the admission requirements, individual programs may
have other admission criteria, such as specific high school subjects,
university degrees (for some advanced diplomas) or the submission
of an entrance portfolio.
Please check the program descriptions for specific admission
requirements.
www.nscc.ca
Post Secondary Application
Procedure
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Research
Request that Ms. Avery prepare a
transcript for the end of Semester One
Apply
(by March 1st for entrance scholarship consideration/ Program deadlines may vary.
Apply in Grade 11 to NSCC. Resend transcript in September of Grade 12 year.)
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Resend transcript in June.
(Students receive transcripts with their diploma at Graduation)
Remember
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Attendance Attendance Attendance!!
You may not have homework, but you
always have to study!
10 minutes per grade level:
100 minutes grade 10
110 minutes grade 11
120 minutes grade 12
Course Load
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Grade 10 students take 8
Grade 11s take minimum of 7 - one study
(required to take 8 if unsuccessful in one or
more grade 10 courses)
Grade 12s take minimum of 6 – two studies
Students may take 8 courses all three years
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Cannot repeat failed courses in 2nd sem
Work Load
Learning to balance school and work can be tricky, but
it's a skill students will need for the rest of their lives.
The positives of part time employment:
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organizational skills
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future jobs
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the paycheck
The negatives of part time employment:
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what aren't they doing?
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can they give school their full attention
Some warning signs that the balance may be off
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taking easier classes to handle the stress
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getting back-to-back C's, when they usually get high B's
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skimming through chapters instead of taking notes
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doing just enough to get by instead of really trying to master the
material
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not eating dinner with the family
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friends complain that they never see them
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skipping events they want to go to because of their work schedule
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reporting falling asleep in class (high school students need nine hours
of sleep a night)
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being irritable or unable to concentrate
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frequent colds or stomach pains may also be signs that the body is
overloaded
Striking a Balance:
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Recommended maximim hours per week:
Grade 10s - 10 hours a week; Grade 11s - 15
hours per week, and; Grade 12s - 20 hours.
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Negotiate with the Employer
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It's OK to quit.
Learning to balance school and work can be
tricky, but it's a skill they'll need for the rest
of their life.
Taken from :"Your personal tipping point: find the best balance between work and school"
Career World, Jan, 2005 by Carolyn Jabs
Questions