North Nova Education Centre

343 Park St.

New Glasgow, NS B2H 6B2
Phone: (902) 755-8180
Fax: (902) 755-8185
Website: www.nnec.ccrsb.ca

Communication Plan 2015-2016

SUBJECT: CAREER DEVELOPMENT 10
Classroom : A2161
Teacher: Mr. Robichaud
Credit Type: OPEN
Class Structure:
Semestered (10 classes per 8 day cycle)
Full Year (5 classes per 8 day cycle)

CCRSB ATTENDANCE POLICY PILOT: A high school student may lose credit for a course
if he/she is not present in class for at least 80% of the course. For more information use
this link, http://www.ccrsb.ca/sites/default/files/Attendance_pilot.pdf
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
Students are required to use a 3 ring binder for
notes and handouts, a few plastic page
protectors, pencils, eraser, pens, ruler, colored
pencils, hi lighters, and loose-leaf may be needed
for projects, assignments, and class work.
Students will also need a small binder for their
final project: Portfolio

Computers will be used in the course therefore each

student needs a password and to have an active email
account.
Students need a USB for storage of their files and
project data.

EXTRA HELP AVAILABLE

I am always willing to provide extra support for students who are in need. Students who require extra help
will need to make prior arrangements with me.
Available before school in the morning and at lunch. Please check with me to arrange the day you wish to
attend.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
Career Development 10 will assist students in developing a career plan, to make decisions about their
future, and to prepare for the world beyond high school. The course is designed to help young people to
understand and manage themselves, to manage their personal lives and resources (including financial
resources), and to develop the ability to organize and shape their careers. The students will develop their
abilities to communicate, think, and deal with their feelings. They will explore realistic personal goals,
assess their own abilities and realize how these actions will affect their learning and decisionmaking
processes. Students will learn to develop their understanding of how relationships, health, careers, and
resources affect their lives. Through an increased awareness of self, students will be able to contribute
more positively to the well being of others. The evaluation for this course consists of in-class assignments,
projects and tests. Students who are interested in planning for their future career paths would be interested
in this course.

Principal: Ann Findlay Vice-Principals: Mark Arbuckle, Ryan Toner & John van Vulpen

SUBJECT: CAREER DEVELOPMENT 10

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Direct Instruction (Explicit teaching, modeling strategies, reading, using props, photos, etc.)
Indirect Instruction (Student centered group work, cooperative learning, reflective discussion, etc.)
Interactive Instruction (Brainstorming, peer interaction, discussion, peer assessments, etc.)
Independent Study (Activities, assignments, projects, stations, self assessments, etc.)
A variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used throughout the course, including tests, quizzes,
in-class activities, and laboratory experiments, to ensure students understand the curriculum outcomes

EXPECTATIONS
Arrive to class on time.
- Co-operate and show respect for self, others, and properties.
- Be prepared for each class with necessary materials.
- Attend all classes; missed tests and in-class activities require written excuses.
- Request assistance when required.
- Review new work regularly, not just the night before an evaluation.
- Complete the required assigned work and pass in all assignments in a timely manner.
- Ensure cell phones and electronic devices are turned off during class time. Cell phones will not be
used in the classroom, even as a clock or calculator.
- Inform teacher if you are arriving late or leaving early ahead of time (when known).
- Monitor data on Powerschool
- Regarding issues of Academic integrity and plagiarism, please refer to the policy in the student
handbook.
- Students are responsible to immediately make-up missed work, notes taken in class, or missed
labs. This is to be done on the students own time and is the responsibility of the student.
COMMUNICATION METHODS
- Classroom phone to contact teacher: 902-755-8180 ext. 6261
- Teacher E-mail: robichaudb@ccrsb.ca
- School phone to report absence: 755-8180 extension 6104 (leave message with name of student,
your relationship to student, date of absence and reason for absence)
- Internet:
www.nnec.ccrsb.ca for general school related information
- In Person: Parent-Teacher Conference:
November 26, 2015; 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
November 27, 2015; 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
- Parents and/guardians may contact directly to arrange for a mutually convenient time to meet and
discuss issues of concern.
EVALUATION
Semester Mark

100%

Unit 1: Personal Development (15%)

Unit 2: Career Awareness (15 %)
Unit 3: Workplace Readiness (15%)
Unit 4: Financial Readiness (15 %)
Unit 5: Workplace Safety (15%)
Unit 6: Portfolio (25%)

Final Exam/Assessment
If a student is unable to complete a final
exam/assessment, the students mark will be
determined using a ranked score method.
Specifically, a students rank order in the class will
be determined prior to the final exam/assessment.
Based on the final exam scores of the students in
the class, the student will be assigned an exam
mark that places him/her at the same predetermined ranking.

MISSED WORK GUIDELINES

Please refer to North Nova Education Centres policy on late assignments.

Principal: Ann Findlay Vice-Principals: Mark Arbuckle, Ryan Toner & John van Vulpen

Principal: Ann Findlay Vice-Principals: Mark Arbuckle, Ryan Toner & John van Vulpen