Graduation requirements
How many Credits are required to graduate in NS?
18
What is the maximum number of courses a student can register for over a 3 year period?(10-12)
24 (4 persemester)
Where might someone apply to to pursue Nursing?
Dalhousie, NSCC, ST.FX
What courses will be used to determine admission eligibility for a bachelor of Arts?
English + 4 other academic courses
What is O2?
O2: Options and Opportunities provides a comprehensive educational program that bridges high school to post-secondary education, work and /or youth apprenticeships for each student. The program is helps students make connections between what they are learning in school and post-secondary programs and/or work. High school students who participate in the program get experience in a career academy and increased opportunities for community-based learning such as cooperative education credits.
How many of these credits can be at the Grade 10 level?
7
How many classes do grade 10s need to take?
8 (4 per semester)
Give one example of an institution someone could attend to pursue English/writing
King's College, Dalhousie, Mount Saint Vincent, Acadia
What courses will be used to determine admission eligibility in a Bachelor of science?
English, Pre-Calculus Math, 2 Sciences + 1 other academic course
What are some benefits of O2 educationally?
O2 builds on initiatives introduced through the Youth Pathways and Transitions strategy. O2 program components include Community-Based Learning Partnerships, Skills for the Workplace, Career Academies, Integrated Career Education and Planning, Instructional Teaming, Expanded Course Options, Connecting with Families, and Head Start in the Trades.
How many of these 18 credits must be at the Grade 12 level?
At least 5
How many classes must a grade 11 take?
A grade 11 must register for 7 classes (3 one semester and 4 in the other)
Where could I pursue a degree taught in French?
Universitie Saint Anne
What courses would be used to determine admission eligibility in a Bachelor of commerce?
English, Mathematics (in some cases Pre-Calculus) + 3 other academic courses
is O2 only for 1 year?
O2 is a full high school program (10-12)
Can you receive additional credits for completing a course you have already completed?
No- Only one credit will be given for a course in the same subject at the same grade level, although both will show on the student transcript. For example, if a student completes English Communications 12 and English 12, it will only count as one credit toward the 18 credits required for graduation.
How many Classes must a Grade 12 register for?
6 total (3 per semester)
Where could you go to become a hair stylist?
HDC(Hair design centre), Eastern college
What courses would be used to determine admission eligibility in a Bachelor of Engineering?
English, Pre-Calculus Math, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other academic course
Calculus is required for Science and Engineering in many universities outside of Atlantic Canada
Why might a student choose skilled trades?
a number of positive outcomes. The skilled trades span many differing skillsets, so work choices are many. Quality of life increases as good-paying jobs result in higher earning capacity. There is the respect that comes from productive work and the professionalism that is required of skilled trades people.
How many ELA(English) classes must you take?
3 (one at each grade level)
How many classes must returning grade 12s take?
Returning graduates will be accepted provided there is room. Course selection will be accommodated on course availability in September.
Where could I pursue a degree in business?
NSCC, SMU, DAL,CBU, Acadia etc.
What courses would be used to determine admission eligibility in a Bachelor of Nursing?
English, Math (academic) Chemistry, Biology + 1 other academic course
Give an example of a career one can work towards through either O2 or Skilled trades.
Welder, Carpenter, Mechanic, plumber etc.