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OverviewScience courses have been designed for a wide variety of students, taking into account their interests and possible post secondary destinations. Some courses have been designed to serve as preparation for specialist studies in science-related fields; others have been designed for students intending to go on to postsecondary education but not to study science; yet others have been designed with the needs of the workplace in mind. The overall aim is that all graduates of Centennial will achieve excellence and a high degree of scientific literacy while maintaining a sense of wonder about the world around them. To achive ths overall aim, the science program, from Grade 9 through Grade 12, is designed to promote the following three goals:
The Successful Science StudentIf you are experiencing difficulty, your teacher is your best resource. Continuing to struggle on your own wastes valuable study time and increases your level of frustration. Check with your teachers as to when extra help is available and do not hesitate to make use of it. While professional tutors may be helpful at times, always give your classroom teacher the first opportunity to be of help. Discuss with them whether they believe a tutor would be beneficial. Students and parents are asked to bear in mind that any arrangement made with a professional tutor or outside educational agency is strictly between you and that tutor or agency. We encourage you to participate in out of class activities. They are a large part of making your years at Centennial enjoyable and productive but we ask you to remember that it is your responsibility to remain caught up on missed work and meet all evaluation requirements for your courses. Too heavy a commitment to outside activities along with the time missed from class will result in poorer course results than you wish. It is not our responsibility to relieve you of the consequences of your involvement. The Guidance Department also provides excellent assistance with respect to study and organizational strategies. Proceeding To The Next LevelWhen choosing your courses for the next year, consider carefully your level of success in your current courses. While there can be many reasons for success or lack of it, we have found that in general, in order to do well in the next course at the same level, students need to have achieved at least a 60% in the corresponding present course. For example we would advise against selecting SNC 2D1 if you have acheived below 60% in SNC 1D1. Similarily we would advise against selecting the University Preparation Core Sciences, SCH 3U1, SBI 3U1 or SPH 3U1 if you have acheived below 60% in SNC 2D1. | |||||
