Student Registration Northlands Parkway Collegiate 2018 Registration Process

Student Registration Northlands Parkway Collegiate 2018

Registration Process • Registration is open from March 14 – 23 1. npc. gvsd. ca 2. Click on Power. School Parent Portal in the Quick Links on the right – Use your computer login and password 3. Click on Class Registration on the left

Remember… • Registration Guides are available at https: //npc. gvsd. ca/ • Choose your courses carefully – If you drop a class, you may not be able to add another – Classes will not run if too few students select them • NO SCHEDULE CHANGES WITHOUT PARENT PERMISSION!

MB GRAD REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT AREA Language Arts Mathematics Physical Education Social Studies Science ü ü Gr. 9 Gr. 10 Gr. 11 Gr. 12 ü ü ü ü * ü ü ü All compulsory courses complete Minimum of 30 credits Minimum of 5 grade 11 credits Minimum of 5 grade 12 credits (more needed to enter university) * Grade 11 History is now needed even with 8 credits in one cluster of RRTVA program

MATH • Intro to Applied & Pre-Cal • Essential Math – For students considering college/university studies that require a math pre-requisite – For students who are not planning to study math or science-related fields in college/university – Focus on algebra and making connections between symbolic mathematical ideas and the world around us – Focus on mathematical concepts and skills encountered in everyday life – Personal Finance, Measurement, 2 -D Geometry, Trigonometry, Consumer Decisions… – Measurement, Algebra and Number, Relations and Functions – Students need to start with grade 10 Intro to Applied & Pre-Cal in order to take grade 11 & 12 Applied or Pre. Calculus • Applied and Pre-Cal will “keep more options open” after high school – E. g. Science, Business, Engineering, some Health Care fields, some Trades… Speak with your math teacher or guidance counsellor to help you decide!

SDL • SDL = Self-Directed Learning for compulsory courses (Essential Math Stream only) • Students CANNOT sign up for SDL through online registration • ALL STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN SDL, AND NEEDING TO CONTINUE, MUST SEE MR. SILER OR MS. KLASSEN TO COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION (please come in this week to avoid delays) • Students opting into SDL for the first time will need to wait until the end of the course change process (June 2018) to inquire about enrolling.

RRTVA • www. RRTVA. ca • If interested, APPLY! Submit RRTVA Intent Form to the office. • Priority system: Preference by grade level, but also by wait list. • Most programs are now two levels, so it’s possible to start a program in grade 11 or 12 (finish one after graduation for free). • Compulsory courses are in one semester; RRTVA in the other. • Carpentry, Piping, and Autobody – only open to grade 11 and 12 students. • **NEW** Introduction to Construction Technology (ICT) – One semester RRTVA program – Learn basic carpentry and piping skills

HSAP • HSAP = High School Apprenticeship Program • If you are working a trade related job, you could also earn credits. (Yes, you can be PAID and earn CREDITS)! • Up to 8 grade 12 credits toward graduation • Need to be 16 years old to qualify • Speak with a guidance counsellor • WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY SCHOOL AND HSAP COORDINATOR BEFORE COUNTING HOURS/CREDITS!

Private Music Option Credits • Students may obtain up to four credits upon successful completion of Royal Conservatory of Canada or Conservatory Canada exams • E. g. Piano – Level 5 – Grade 9 Credit – Level 6 – Grade 10 Credit – Level 7 – Grade 11 Credit – Level 8 – Grade 12 Credit • Note: These credits are recognized only as additional credits beyond the minimum 30 credits required for high school graduation.

Cadet Credits • Students can earn up to two credits for successful completion of the Cadet basic and advanced training programs. • Note: These credits are recognized only as additional credits beyond the minimum 30 credits required for high school graduation.

Special Language Credit • Are you fluent in languages other than English and French? • You may earn up to four language credits by writing a language exam. • Special language exams will take place once or twice per year. Watch the Flight Plan for announcements.

GET INVOLVED! • Many scholarships ask how you’ve been involved in your school and community, and how you’ve shown leadership • Some college and university programs also require related volunteer or work experience • School clubs (we have many), sports, Student Council. • Volunteer! Did you know you can earn a Community Service Credit in high school? must speak with Guidance and form before counting hours!) – 110 hours = 1 credit (or two ½ credits) (You complete a

SCHOLARSHIPS ü Involvement in school and community ü Demonstrate leadership ü Good academic standing

Reminders ü Which math should I take? (Intro to Applied & Pre-Cal, or Essential Math). YES you can take both! ü Intro to Applied & Pre-Cal will keep more “options open”. ü If you take an RRTVA program, you will have your compulsory courses in one semester, and RRTVA in the other. ü Take a minimum of eight courses!