WELCOME PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND

STUDENTS

PRE-REGISTRATIONFOR GRADE NINE STUDENTS

Two Semesters:Semester 1: September - JanuarySemester 2: February – June

Assessment Reporting Periods per Semester:

1. Mid-term report card and Student Led Conferences

2. Final report card

• Period 1: 8:55 - 10:00

• Period 2: 10:05 - 11:05

• Period 3: 11:10 - 12:10

• Lunch: 12:10 - 1:00

• Period 4: 1:05 - 2:05

• Period 5: 2:10 - 3:10

Five Periods Per Day

These are the current bell times we use but they may change depending on next years school

calendar.

Programs OfferedTMSS offers Three Programs

1. REGULAR PROGRAMOne Class = One CreditClasses # 10 - Grade 10Classes # 20 - Grade 11Classes # 30 - Grade 12

Programs OfferedTMSS offers Three Programs

2. MODIFIED PROGRAM

Classes # 11 - Grade 10Classes # 21 - Grade 11Classes # 31 - Grade 12

Programs OfferedTMSS offers Three Programs

3. ALTERNATE PROGRAM

Classes # 18 - Grade 10Classes # 28 - Grade 11Classes # 38 - Grade 12

GRADE TEN REQUIREMENTSTen Credits

• English Language Arts A 10• English Language Arts B 10• History 10• Science 10• Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 10• Foundations/Pre-Calculus Math 10• Wellness 10• 3 Electives (at least one from the Arts

Education or Practical & Applied Arts section)

MATH PROGRAM

Workplace & Apprenticeship Mathematics

• This pathway is designed for students interested in learning the mathematics needed to enter most trades or to enter the workforce after high school.

• Note: Some technical school programs that require study in calculus will not accept this pathway for admission.

Foundations of Mathematics

• This pathway is designed for students who want to attend a university, college, or technical institute after high school, but do not need calculus skills.

• Students will study the greatest variety of mathematical topics in these courses. This path will fulfill most students' needs.

Pre-Calculus• This pathway is designed for

students who want to study mathematics or sciences at a university, college, or technical institute and go on to a related career.

• Pre-Calculus is for students who plan to enter post-secondary programs such as engineering, mathematics, sciences, some business studies, or other programs that require calculus.

MATH PROGRAMGraduation Requirement

Compulsory Mathematics Courses

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10ORWorkplace & Apprenticeship 10

Foundations of Math 20ORPre-Calculus 20ORWorkplace & Apprenticeship 20

SCIENCE PROGRAM Graduation Requirement

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 or 12

Science 10 Biology 20 or 30ORPhysics 20ORChemistry 20ORComputer Science 20

Compulsory Science Courses

SOCIAL SCIENCESGraduation Requirement

Compulsory Social Science CoursesGRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

History 10 History 20ORPsychology 20OR Psychology 30ORLaw 30

History 30ORNative Studies 30

WELLNESS &PHYSICAL EDUCATIONGraduation Requirement

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Wellness 10 OR Phys Ed 20 OR Phys Ed 30

Compulsory Health Education/Physical Education Course

GRADE 10 -must choose 10 classes GRADE 11 - minimum 9 classes GRADE 12 - minimum 8 classesCOMPULSORY COMPULSORY COMPULSORY

English Language Arts A10 English Language Arts 20* English Language Arts A30*English Language Arts B10 At least one of the following: English Language Arts B30*Workplace & Apprenticeship 10 History 20* At least one of the following:Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 Law 30* History 30*Science 10 Psychology 20* Native Studies 30*Wellness 10 Psychology 30* ELECTIVESHistory 10 At least one of the following: Science

ELECTIVES Biology 20* Biology 30*Arts Education Chemistry 20* Chemistry 30*Band 10 Computer Science 20* Computer Science 30*Choral 10 Physics 20* Physics 30*Visual Arts 10 At least one of the following: MathPractical & Applied Arts Workplace & Apprenticeship 20* Workplace & Apprenticeship 30*Accounting 10 Foundations of Math 20* Foundations of Math 30*Career & Work Exp. 10/20 Pre-Calculus 20* Pre-Calculus 30*Design Studies 10 ELECTIVES Calculus 30*Food Studies 10 Language Arts EducationPAA 10A (Cosmo, Quilting) Creative Writing 20 Band 30*PAA 10B (Ind. Arts) Journalism 20 Drama 30Welding 10 Media Studies 20 Visual Arts 30*

Arts Education Practical & Applied Arts *Requires a pre-requisite Band 20* Career & Work Exp. 30A&B

Drama 20 Construction/Carpentry 30*Visual Arts 20* Food Studies 30Practical & Applied Arts Life Transition 30Accounting 20* Wildlife Management 30Construction/Carpentry 20* OtherLife Transitions 20 Computer Animation 30*PAA 20A (Commercial Cooking) Leadership 30PAA 20B (Photo/21st Skills/Comm) Personal Finance 30Welding 20* Physical Education 30OtherComputer Animation 20*Outdoor Ed 20*(Bio20+PE20)Physical Education 20

____________________________Ms. C. Wright-Fulton

SECONDARY SUBJECT SELECTION FORM 2013-2014 NAME:____________________________

____________________________________________ ________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature

Place an X in the box of the COMPULSORY classes you will be taking.

You may choose any grade level electives provided the pre-requisites have been met.

To be completed by Parent/Guardian and Student - We understand that this application is used to staff and plan the coming year. We agree with the school policy that students are expected to continue in the courses selected for each

semester. If a change in the course selected is necessary we will promptly notify the school at 873-2352.

For subject descriptions with pre-requisites listed, refer to the Subject

Selection Guide.

2 courses from Arts Education and/or Practical & Applied Arts are required

for graduation.

The selections made have been checked for pre-requisites.

Number(1, 2, 3...) in order of preference the ELECTIVES you would like to take (include 2 alternate choices)

I will be taking this many classes

8 9 10 Please circle one

Grade 11 and 12 students, remember to circle the number of classes you want to take.

Three Year Planning Guide

A Recommended Strategy for Meeting Minimum Core Curriculum Requirements at Tisdale Middle &Secondary School

For detailed listing of electives please consult the Subject Selection Guide. * Students planning to pursue a post-secondary education of any kind should consult with Student Services to check program requirements before selecting their classes.

2013-14

Grade 10 Compulsory: English 10 A

English 10 B

History 10

Science 10

Math Workplace/App. 10

Math Foundations 10

Wellness 10

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Electives:

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Grade 11 Compulsory: English 20

At least one of: Biology 20

Chemistry 20

Computer Science 20

Physics 20

At least one of: Math Workplace/App. 20 Math Foundations 20 Math Pre-Calculus 20

Electives:

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Grade 12 Compulsory: English 30 A

English 30 B

At least one Canadian Studies: History 30 Native Studies 30

Electives:

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At least one Social Science: History 20

Law 30

Psychology 20

Psychology 30

At least two Arts Education or Practical & Applied Arts at the 10, 20 or 30 level: Accounting, Band, Career & Work Exploration, Design Studies, Drama, Foods,

Life Transitions, PAA, Visual Art, Welding, Wildlife Management

Total minimum classes to take = 10 Total minimum classes to take = 9 Grade 10 + 11 = 16 minimum to be promoted to grade 12.

Total minimum classes to take = 8 (5 must be at 30 level) To graduate you must have 24 credits.

• If you are employed in an apprenticeship trades program, you can apply to participate in this course. Students must work 100 hours in a trade to receive this credit. There is a possibility to acquire this class over the summer. Applications for this course are made at Student Services, to Ms. Wright-Fulton.

Apprenticeship 20 or 30

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship

Purpose:1. To introduce apprenticeship and trade certification process2. Create awareness of apprenticeship programs and opportunities3. Make connections between high school programs and skilled trades training

Entry Requirements:Saskatchewan secondary students who are 15 years of age and meet one of the following:· Experience with part-time or seasonal employment· Registered in a trade-related Practical and Applied Arts (PAA) course· Register in Career and Work Exploration 10, 20 or 30

Benefits:· Get a head start on career planning· Record achievements for resumes and career portfolios· Youth registering as an apprentice in a designated trade within three years receive:1. Waiver of registration fee ($150.)2. Waiver of the first level of technical training tuition3. 100 hours of trade time credit per SYA level completed

Choral 10

• This course is designed to provide an atmosphere for the enjoyment, appreciation and performance of all types of choral music. The Choir will perform evening concerts as well as other special events. Attendance at these performances and dress rehearsals are a course requirement. The choral program and instruction are aligned to the Saskatchewan Curriculum Guide and the 9 National Standards for Music Education.

GRADE 10 -must choose 10 classes GRADE 11 - minimum 9 classes GRADE 12 - minimum 8 classesCOMPULSORY COMPULSORY COMPULSORY

English Language Arts A10 English Language Arts 20* English Language Arts A30*English Language Arts B10 At least one of the following: English Language Arts B30*Workplace & Apprenticeship 10 History 20* At least one of the following:Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 Law 30* History 30*Science 10 Psychology 20* Native Studies 30*Wellness 10 Psychology 30* ELECTIVESHistory 10 At least one of the following: Science

ELECTIVES Biology 20* Biology 30*Arts Education Chemistry 20* Chemistry 30*Band 10 Computer Science 20* Computer Science 30*Choral 10 Physics 20* Physics 30*Visual Arts 10 At least one of the following: MathPractical & Applied Arts Workplace & Apprenticeship 20* Workplace & Apprenticeship 30*Accounting 10 Foundations of Math 20* Foundations of Math 30*Career & Work Exp. 10/20 Pre-Calculus 20* Pre-Calculus 30*Design Studies 10 ELECTIVES Calculus 30*Food Studies 10 Language Arts EducationPAA 10A (Cosmo, Quilting) Creative Writing 20 Band 30*PAA 10B (Ind. Arts) Journalism 20 Drama 30Welding 10 Media Studies 20 Visual Arts 30*

Arts Education Practical & Applied Arts *Requires a pre-requisite Band 20* Career & Work Exp. 30A&B

Drama 20 Construction/Carpentry 30*Visual Arts 20* Food Studies 30Practical & Applied Arts Life Transition 30Accounting 20* Wildlife Management 30Construction/Carpentry 20* OtherLife Transitions 20 Computer Animation 30*PAA 20A (Commercial Cooking) Leadership 30PAA 20B (Photo/21st Skills/Comm) Personal Finance 30Welding 20* Physical Education 30OtherComputer Animation 20*Outdoor Ed 20*(Bio20+PE20)Physical Education 20

____________________________Ms. C. Wright-Fulton

SECONDARY SUBJECT SELECTION FORM 2013-2014 NAME:____________________________

____________________________________________ ________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature

Place an X in the box of the COMPULSORY classes you will be taking.

You may choose any grade level electives provided the pre-requisites have been met.

To be completed by Parent/Guardian and Student - We understand that this application is used to staff and plan the coming year. We agree with the school policy that students are expected to continue in the courses selected for each

semester. If a change in the course selected is necessary we will promptly notify the school at 873-2352.

For subject descriptions with pre-requisites listed, refer to the Subject

Selection Guide.

2 courses from Arts Education and/or Practical & Applied Arts are required

for graduation.

The selections made have been checked for pre-requisites.

Number(1, 2, 3...) in order of preference the ELECTIVES you would like to take (include 2 alternate choices)

I will be taking this many classes

8 9 10 Please circle one

Grade 11 and 12 students, remember to circle the number of classes you want to take.

Clubs and Activities

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BadmintonBasketball

Business ClubChess Club

Chums (Mentorship)Cross Country

CurlingDrama

Earth AdventuresEnvirothon

FootballGolf (Spring and Fall)

In MotionIntramuralsPhotography

SIAST Robot RumbleSoftball (sr. girls)

SRCTrack and Field

Volleyball

THANK-YOU PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND

STUDENTS

Questions?

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