EnteringEnteringGrade 10Grade 10

Grade 10 is not the same Grade 10 is not the same

as Grade 9as Grade 9

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Grade 9Grade 9Compulsory ProgramCompulsory Program

• Must pass English & Math (min. 60%)

• Must have overall average of 60% (min.)

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Grade 10 Grade 10 Compulsory ProgramCompulsory Program

• Must pass all subjects (min. 60%)– English (full year)– Mathematics (full year)– French or Maliseet– Science– Social Studies– Personal Development & Career Planning

AND

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And You Must PassAnd You Must Pass

• Any Two of Four Electives (you choose)– Broad Based Technology (BBT)– Music (Choral, Instrumental, Keyboard)– Visual Arts– Health & Physical Education

Any subject not passed must Any subject not passed must be re-taken in Summer be re-taken in Summer

School or School or in Grade 11!in Grade 11!

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If Not Taken in Summer SchoolIf Not Taken in Summer School

• Every Grade 10 subject taken in Grade 11 results in 1 less credit that can be earned for graduation (17/20).

• This could result in not being able to take the courses you wish to take.

• This could result in not graduating on time.

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Therefore-

Do your very best in Grade 10!

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Elective ChoicesElective Choices

• Choose any 2 of 4 electives.

• Note that some are prerequisites for Grade 11 and 12 courses.

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Broad Based Technology (BBT)Broad Based Technology (BBT)

• Designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore technology in a multi-activity learning environment while working cooperatively in pairs.

• Students will complete 7-8 units of study (9-10 hrs. each) in a technology-related area, using various software:

• i-Movie, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator, Tabletop, AutoCAD LT, Authorware, Even More Contraptions, Dreamweaver, Flash and Excel.

• Other technology-related areas include Engineering, Electrical, and Digital Graphics.

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Music 10Music 10Choral, Instrumental, KeyboardChoral, Instrumental, Keyboard

• Prerequisite for Music 112 (Choral; Guitar; Instrumental; Keyboarding)

• Offers students an opportunity to develop technical and performance skills in voice, instrument (wind) or keyboard.

• Students will also develop theory and aural skills, music literacy, and discrimination skills.

• The course is fun and challenging for those who are interested in music.

• Each student can choose one of the three options offered.

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Visual Arts 10Visual Arts 10

• Prerequisite for Graphic Arts 110 and Visual Arts 110. • For students who have an interest in art. • Designed to cover a variety of media, both 3-D and 2-D

as well as art history and theory experienced through art projects.

• Students will have an opportunity to experience and explore each of the following types of media: – Sculpture 3-D (clay, papier mache)– Drawing 2-D design (perspective, tone/shading, drawing from

observation)– Painting 2-D design (water colour, colour theory, landscapes, ½

portraits, still life)

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Health & Physical Education 10Health & Physical Education 10

• Prerequisite for Outdoor Pursuits 110 and Health & Physical Education 120

• Designed to introduce teenagers to lifetime fitness activities.

• Activities are divided into 3-week units, with an emphasis being placed on effort and interest, rather than athletic ability.

• Depending on the semester, activities may differ. • Activities offered include:

– Weight training, anaerobic/aerobic exercise – Badminton -Basketball -Volleyball – Soccer -Softball -Orienteering

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Choosing ElectivesChoosing Electives

• Choose your two electives carefully.

• Consider your interests and the courses you may wish to take in Grades 11 & 12.

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