CLAUDE WATSON

PARENT NIGHT
Claude Watson Certificate

■ 8 majors credits
■ Three arts electives (grade 9, 10, 11, or 12)
■ Completion of Passport to the Arts
Claude Watson Honours
Certificate
■ 8 majors credits
■ 4 arts electives
■ Completion of Passport to the Arts
Gr 10 Arts Electives
■ Dance – ATC 201: Dance Elective (not for dance majors)
■ Dance – ATB 201: Ballet Elective (not for dance majors)
■ Dance – ATP 201: Performance

■ Drama – ADA 201: Elective (not for drama majors)

■ Music – AMI 202: Beginning Band (not for music majors)

■ Music – AMI 201: Continuing Band (not for music majors)
■ Music – AMS 101: Continuing Strings (not for music majors)
■ Music – AMV 201: Vocal (not for music majors)
■ Music – AMK 202: Keyboard
■ Music – AMG 201: Guitar
■ Music – AMU 201: Exploring performance genres

■ Visual Arts – AVI 201: Elective (not for visual arts majors)
■ Visual Arts – AWQ 202: Photography
Gr 11 Arts Electives
Pre-requisite – Grade 9 or 10 arts course in the same discipline

■ Dance – ATC 3M1: Dance Elective (not for dance majors)

■ Dance – ATB 3M1: Ballet Elective (not for dance majors)
■ Dance – ATD 3M1: Choreography
■ Drama – ADA 3M1: Drama Elective (not for drama majors)
■ Drama – ADG 3M1: Improvisation
■ Drama – ADP 3M1: Playwriting
■ Music – AMI 3M1: Band (not for music majors)
■ Music – AMS 3M1: Strings (not for music majors)
■ Music – AMV 3M1: Vocal (not for music majors)
■ Music – AMK 3M1: Keyboard
■ Music – AMG 3M1: Guitar
■ Music – AMU 3M1: Exploring performance genres

■ Visual Arts – AVI 301: Visual Arts Elective (not for visual arts majors)
■ Visual Arts – AWQ 3M1: Photography (gr 10 photography pre-requisite)
■ Visual Arts – AML 3M1: Life drawing
■ Visual Arts – AMN 3M1: Painting
Gr 12 Arts Electives
Pre-requisite – Grade 11 arts course in the same discipline

■ Dance – ATC 4M1: Dance Elective (not for dance majors)

■ Dance – ATB 4M1: Ballet Elective (not for dance majors)
■ Dance – ATD 4M1: Choreography

■ Drama – ADA 4M1: Drama Elective (not for drama majors)

■ Drama – ADD 4M1: Production

■ Music – AMI 4M1: Band (not for music majors)

■ Music – AMS 4M1: Strings (not for music majors)
■ Music – AMV 4M1: Vocal (not for music majors)
■ Music – AMK 4M1: Keyboard
■ Music – AMG 4M1: Guitar
■ Music – AMU 4M1: Exploring performance genres

■ Visual Arts – AVI 401: Visual Arts Elective (not for visual arts majors)
■ Visual Arts – AWQ 4M1: Photography (gr 11 photography pre-requisite)
■ Visual Arts – AML 4M1: Life drawing
■ Visual Arts – AMN 4M1: Painting
Guidance
■ A-C Ms. Zaghikian
■ D-J Mr. Panagopoulos
■ K - Ma Mr. Low
■ Mb - Sh Ms. Leo
■ Si – Z Mr. Lawrence
Arts, Communication, Criminology, Fine Arts,
Journalism, Languages, Pre-law, Psychology
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major

Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major

*Arts Elective Arts Elective Arts Elective *Arts Elective

English English English English

Math Math Math

Science Science

*Geo/ Phys-Ed History

French Civics/ Career

*Arts Elective – students require 3 arts elective. Grade 12 Arts elective is optional if the
student has already attained their 3 arts electives.
Science Pathways
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major

Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major

*Arts Elective Arts Elective Arts Elective *Arts Elective

English English English English

Math Math Math Advanced function

MCR 3U & Calculus
Science Science Biology Advanced function
& Calculus
*Geo/ Phys-Ed History Chemistry Chemistry

French Civics/ Career Physics Biology/ Physics

*Arts Elective – students require 3 arts elective. Grade 12 Arts elective is optional if the
student has already attained their 3 arts electives.
Business Pathways
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major

Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major
*Arts Elective Arts Elective Arts Elective *Arts Elective

English English English English

Math Math Math Advanced function

MCR 3U & Calculus

Science Science Advanced function

& Calculus

Geography/ Phys - History 1 Business course

Ed recommended (not
mandatory)

French Civics/ Career

*Arts Elective – students require 3 arts elective. Grade 12 Arts elective is optional if the
student has already attained their 3 arts electives.
College Pathways
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major

Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major Arts Major

*Arts Elective Arts Elective Arts Elective *Arts Elective

English English English (C,U) English

Math Math Math (C,U)

Science Science

*Geo/ Phys-Ed History

French Civics/ Career

*Arts Elective – students require 3 arts elective. Grade 12 Arts elective is optional if the
student has already attained their 3 arts electives.
Pathways
■ There are many College and University joint programs. In these
programs you earn a diploma first and then a degree.
■ Students can apply to MEDICAL SCHOOL at McMaster from any
undergraduate program
■ Students interested going into LAW, only need to take the LSAT
and have good marks from any undergraduate program.
■ Students interested in attaining their MBA (Masters in Business),
do not need to have an undergraduate degree in business.
■ We suggest that students STUDY WHAT THEY LOVE
High school Experience

■ Do not sign up for too many extracurriculars. Concentrate on

the one or two that most important to you and develop your
leadership skills within these interests.

■ University and College Reps have told me that they look for
students with “soft” people skills and a genuine passion in
one or two areas

■ Enjoy your successes and learn from your mistakes. You can
use these experiences in the future.
Stress
■ Managing Stress is an important life skill
■ Students are encouraged to maintain healthy sleep and
eating habits
■ Earl Haig’s wellness group COPE holds many “stressbusters”
throughout the year to reinforce these good habits. For
example we have therapy dogs come to the school

■ Limit the time you spend on social media!