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COURSE SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR 2009 - 2010
The selection of courses for the 2009-2010 school year is the responsibility of the student in consultation with his or her parents/guardians. Students are also strongly encouraged to seek guidance with their selections from subject teachers and Guidance Services and make their selections based on their post-secondary destination plans. Students should continue to update their Annual Education Plan to assist their decisions and career planning. Factors to consider when selecting courses include career goals, abilities and interests, diploma requirements and prerequisites.
Consult the following website (Guidance Services) for the latest information concerning careers and post-secondary education requirements.
It is our belief that students should assume responsibility for making careful educational decisions. The courses you select in the spring are the courses you are expected to attend throughout the 2009-2010 school year. Once classes begin in September, course transfers, drops and changes are considered only in extraordinary circumstances and where space permits. Therefore, you are expected to take both time and care in the preparation of your educational plan. No course will be offered unless there is sufficient enrolment to support the program.
There is also an expectation that students enrol in a full course load. Full-time students at Langstaff S.S. are encouraged to take the following minimum number of credits:
Grade 9 - 8 credits
Grade 10 - 8 credits
Grade 11 - 8 credits
Grade 12 - minimum 7 credits
Please review the important and useful information about Langstaff S.S. under the Information tab at the top of this home page.
COMPLETING YOUR COURSE SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS:
Grade 9 and Grade 10 Course Selection 1. Click on the link at the top-right of this page to take you directly to the Course Selection Sheet and follow the directions. "Grade 9 Course Selection Sheet" OR "Grade 10 Course Selection Sheet". Follow the instructions to select your courses.
2. Review the courses in your Knapsack, complete your student information and PRINT the course selection sheet.
3. Please have your parents sign the course selection sheet and return it to your homeroom teacher by February 23rd, 2009. Grade 9 course selections should be submitted to your Grade 8 teacher by the deadlines determined by your school.
Grade 11 and Grade 12 Course Selection 1. At the top of this page, Click on COURSES. Scroll through each department or subject-grouping listed to review the individual course descriptions.
2. Beside each identified course you will see an "Add" button. This button will add courses to your personal "Shopping Knapsack". Ensure you have the prerequisite for each of the courses being considered before clicking the "Add" button. The Shopping Knapsack also allows you to delete courses.
3. Select all your required courses. When you are ready to print your Course Selection Option Card go to the "Show Knapsack" icon and select "prepare to print". This will provide you with a record of your choices. Review the courses in your Knapsack, complete your student information and print the course selection sheet.
4. Please sign your course selection sheet, have your parents sign the course selection sheet and return it to your homeroom teacher before February 23, 2009.
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