Academic Handbook 2021-2022 | Page 5

Table of contents

A Crofton House Education 6 Overview of the BC Curriculum 6
Schedule : Course Selection to Finalizing a Timetable
Framework of a Student Timetable 11
• A CHS Timetable 11
• Requesting Courses 11
• Change or Withdraw from a Course 12
• Non-Subject Blocks 12
• Mixed Grade Blocks 13
• Five Course Categories 13
• Timetable in Pre-Graduation Years : Grades 8 & 9
• Timetable in Graduation Years : Grades 10 , 11 , & 12
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Advanced Placement Courses 19
• AP On-Timetable Courses , Exam Sessions , and Reporting
• Independently Enrolled AP Courses and Exams
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Earning Credit Beyond CHS 20
• CHS Policy on Summer School , Night School , and Distance Learning ( Online ) Courses
• CHS Policy for Course Equivalency , Challenge , External Credentials , or Independent Directed Study
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Essential Learning 23
• What is Essential Learning ? 23
• What is an Essential Learning Plan ? 23
• Who is supported on an Essential Learning Plan ?
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• Questions to Guide Teachers 24
Academic Probation 24
• Early Intervention 25
• ‘ Academic Probation ’ - Contract Toward Improvement
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• Academic Probation Outcomes 26 Student Services 26
• Academic and Post-Secondary Counselling
• Decision Making Through the Post-Secondary Process
• Responsibilities in the Graduation and Post-Secondary Process
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• Personal Counselling 35
• Learning Strategies 36
• English + Program 37
• Student Services Contact Information
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Curriculum Outlines 40
• Career Education & Work Experience
• Arts and Applied Design , Skills , & Technologies
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• English 73
• Ivy Compass 83
• Languages 90
• Mathematics 103
• Physical and Health Education 110
• Sciences 116
• Social Studies 124 Contact Info 132
Appendix : A ) Course Considerations B ) Post-Secondary Admission Info