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Queen Elizabeth High School

GRADE 10 REGISTRATION

2013 - 2014

Feb, 2013

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TRANSITION to HIGH SCHOOL: GRADE10 REGISTRATION PROCESS:

• Feb: QE Counsellors visit Gr 9 classes with Registration Information.

• One Week Later: Counsellors collect completed registration forms (with parental signatures)

• March 15: High School Transfer Application Deadline.

• April 05: Course change deadline.

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFER PROCESS

• Students MUST attend their designated HS unless they have requested a transfer to another school & it has been approved.

• If you wish to transfer to another HS: – you must get a Transfer Request from your designated school– have it signed by the principal of the designated school– take the Transfer Request to your requested school

• Transfer requests MUST be completed by March 15, 2013

• You will be notified if your request is approved after that time.

• THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE SCHOOL THAT YOU ARE REQUESTING when you are out of area.

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WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUTHIGH SCHOOL:

• Faster Pace• Choices• Complexity • Flexibility• Freedom • Responsibility

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL

• The High School Year• Terms• Credits• High School Diploma Requirements• Choosing Courses• Thinking About the Future

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THE HIGH SCHOOL YEAR

• Is divided into 2 semesters: – Sept to Jan – Feb to June

• Four courses are usually taken each semester.

• Except for Music, courses are one semester

• Final exams are written in Jan & in June.

• Gr10 students take a full program - 8 courses – 4 in each semester – NO SPARES.

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Course Numbers: Gr 10 courses are numbered in the 10’s Gr 11 courses are numbered in the 20’s Gr 12 courses are numbered in the 30’s

Sequence: eg. Science 10 is followed by Science 20 which is followed by Science 30.

Prerequisite: A course which is required (completed & passed) before the next level can be attempted eg. Science 10 is a prerequisite for Science 20. Science 20 is a prerequisite for Science 30.

Some courses have NO prerequisites. eg. Psychology 20

TERMS

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CREDITS

• Credits are earned for every course taken.

• To earn credits you must complete the course (pass) with a final mark of 50% or better.

• Full Course (5 credits) is offered every day for 80 min.

• Half Course (3 credits) is offered every day for 40 min.

• In High School you pass or fail by subject not by grade.

• CTS (Career & Technology Studies) classes are offered in 1 credit modules. You may pass or fail each module. Some modules are pre-requisites for other modules.

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HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

100 Credits Minimum Including:

• Gr 12 ELA & Social Studies• Gr 11 Math & Science• Physical Education 10 (3 credits minimum)• CALM - Career & Life Management (3 credits)• 10 credits in any level of CTS, Fine Arts, Second

Languages, PE 20 or 30 or LDC (Locally Developed Courses).

Note: These DO NOT have to be at the 30 level.

• 10 credits in Gr 12 level courses in addition to ELA & Social Studies

GOALS IN HIGH SCHOOL

1. Earn a High School Diploma

2. Prepare for Life After High School• Post Secondary Education

• University• Technical School • College• Apprenticeship

• Work

3. Have Fun• New Learning Experiences• New Friends

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PROGRAM CHOICES

AP (Advanced Placement )

GATE (Gifted & Talented Education)

Academic / Technical

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT(AP)

• Challenging academic program. 80% average recommended.

• Students may take one or more courses.

• AP courses in Gr12 are 8 credits, except Math (10cr).

• Diploma exams are written in Jan & AP exams are written in May

• Gr12 AP courses are equivalent to First Year University Courses.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT(AP)

AP Courses offered at QE:• ELA 35 AP• European History 35 AP (New)• Math 30-1 AP• Math 31 AP• Biology 35 AP• Chemistry 35 AP• Physics 35 AP

*Note: Courses are offered if there is sufficient enrolment.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT INFORMATION

• Think carefully about the AP courses that you select.

• You will not be able to drop them after April 05, 2013.

• We are very strict about this because the classes are created based upon your choices now.

• If there are course conflicts you may be required to change your AP selections.

GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION (gate)

ELA 10-1 GATE

Social Studies 10-1 GATE

Social Studies 20-1 GATE (New 2013-14)

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*GATE NOTE:

• To remain in the GATE program, students must register in ELA 10-1 GATE, Social Studies 10-1 GATE or take at least one AP course.

• If you are from out of area, you will lose your GATE status & will be required to return to your designated High School.

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CHOOSING COURSES

Core Courses

Complementary Courses / Options

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English Language Arts

ELA 10-1

ELA 9

ELA 10-1 Pre-AP

ELA 10-2

ELA 10-4

ELA 10-1GATE

Recommended Pre-Req Marks

>80%

>60-65%

<50-65%

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

ELA 10-1

ELA 10-1 Pre-AP

ELA 20-1 Pre-AP

ELA 30-1ELA 20-1

ELA30-1/35AP

(8 cr)

ELA 10-2 ELA 20-2 ELA 30-2

ELA 10-4 ELA 20-4 ELA 30-4

ELA 10-1GATE

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Social Studies

Social Studies

9Social 10-

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Social 10-2

Social 10-1 Pre-AP

Social 10-4

Social 10-1 GATE

Recommended Pre-Req Marks

>80%

>60-65%

<60%

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Social 10-1 Social 20-1 Social 30-1

Social 10-2 Social 20-2 Social 30-2

Social 10-1 Pre-AP

Social 20-1Pre-AP

Western World History

35 AP (8cr)

Social 10-4 Social 20-4

Social 10-1GATE

Social 20-1GATE

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mathematics

Math 9

Math 10C

Math 10-3

Math 10-4

Math 10C Pre-AP

RecommendedPre-requisite

Marks

>80%

>65-70%

<50%

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MATHEMATICS

Math 10C

Math 10-3

Math 10-4

Math 10CPre-AP

Math 20-4

Math 20-3

Math 20-1

Math 20-1 Pre-AP

Math 30-3

Math 30-1

Math 30-1/31 AP(10 cr)

Math 31(Calculus)

Math 30-2Math 20-2

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SCIENCE

Science9

Science 10

Science 14

Science 10 Pre-AP

Science 10-4

RecommendedPre-requisite

Marks

>80%

>55%

<55%

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SCIENCEBiology 20Pre-AP

Chemistry 20 Pre-APPhysics 20 Pre-AP

Science 10

Science 14

Science 10 Pre-AP

Science 24

Biology 20Chemistry 20

Physics 20

Science 30

Biol 30/35 APChem 30/35AP

Physics 30/35AP(8cr each)

Biology30Chemistry 30

Physics 30

Science 20

Science 10-4 Science 20-4

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Physical Education

Physical Education 10(5 credits)

PE 9

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Physical Education 5cr

PE 10 PE 20 PE 30PE 9

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Physical Education

• Cost for the program: approximately $125 to cover transportation, rental, facility costs.

• Students choose from 2 activity modules each week, many off-campus.

• archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, climbing, curling, dance, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, squash, roller skating, rugby, soccer, self defence, tennis, volleyball, in-line skating, yoga etc.

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GRADE 10 PROGRAM

Compulsory/Core Courses:• ELA• Social Studies• Mathematics• Science• Physical Education

Complementary/Option Courses• three to six choices

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QE REGISTRATION FORM

ELA Social Studies

Math Science

PE 10 Option

Option Option

SEM 1 SEM 2

Music

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COMPLEMENTARY COURSES

Now the really fun stuff!!!

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Journalism 15 5cr

Learn the elements of journalism:• Interviewing• Researching • Writing stories • Advertising sales• Graphic design• News photography• Assembly & layout of a newspaper• Includes production of the school newspaper.

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Psychology 3cr

Psychology 20-1 (General)

Psychology 20-2 (Personal)

Psychology 20-1(General) 3cr

Gain skills & understanding for more effective living in our complex society.

Scientific approach to understanding human behavior to appreciate more fully the reasons that underlie our acts as well as those of others.

• History & Methodology of Psychology• Principles of Learning & Cognition• Biological Influences of Behavior• Perception & Intelligence

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Psychology 20-2(Personal) 3cr

Gain skills & understanding for more effective living in our complex society.

Scientific approach to understanding the individual.

• Personality• Human Development• Behavior Disorders• Therapy & Adolescence

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Contemporary Western Philosophy 20 3cr

• Identify the basic problems of human life:– existence, beauty, knowledge, values, society, the mind

• Appreciate the importance of reason & critical thinking in philosophical inquiry.

• Examine some of the great thinkers & their ideas throughout history.

• Consider the impact these issues have on us today.

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FINE & PERFORMING ARTS 5cr

• Art 10, 20 & 30• Advanced Techniques in Painting 15

• Drama 10, 20, & 30• Film Studies 15, 25 & 35• Musical Theatre 15, 25 & 35

• Music 10, 20 & 30 (Band)

• Professional Development in the Arts 35

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FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CERTIFICATE

• Requires 40cr earned in Fine Arts courses.

• Must take: Professional Development in the Arts 35 (5cr) – Prerequisite: students must be in Grade 12 &

have completed the 20/25 level course of your Fine Arts major.

Art 10 5cr

This course is about:• the basics of two & three dimensional design.• drawing, painting & sculpture.

Student qualities:• Creativity• Imagination

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Advanced Techniques inPainting 15 5cr

• Gives students opportunities to communicate

visually using a variety of materials & methods.

• Allows student to become creators of solutions to

visual problems.

• Enriches a students’ path to post-secondary study in the Visual Arts.

* Painting is the focus for 2013-14.

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Drama 10 5cr

This course is about:• Movement• Speech• Improvisation• Theatre studies

Student qualities: • Interest in developing basic drama skills• Positive attitude• Willingness to participate

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Film Studies 15 5cr

This course is about:• Early film history.• Understanding the literary, dramatic & cinematic

aspects of film.• Understanding the techniques filmmakers use.• Basic storyboarding.• Creating a short original film.

Student qualities:• Interest in understanding the history & craft of film• Willingness to share ideas & observations• Open-mindedness in viewing a variety of films

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Musical Theatre 15

5cr

This course is about: • Exploring & developing vocal skills, movement & body

awareness. • Working with an ensemble cast.

• Character development.

Student qualities:• Creativity• Imagination• Willingness to perform

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Musical Theatre

• Entrance into this course is by audition.• Audition dates will be announced in March.• Auditions will be held in the spring at

QE & SF.• A large scale production is performed before

Christmas.

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Music 10 (Band) 5cr

This course is about: • Building or each level’s musical skills. • Working in small groups & large chamber ensembles.• Mandatory performance & rehearsal attendance.• Concert literature will be stressed.

Student qualities:• Self-directed practice• Dedication

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Music 10

• Classes are held from 8:00 to 8:45 daily.• Students are expected to make their own way to school

as there are no buses.

Gr10 Music Students are the ONLY Gr10’s who are allowed to have a SPARE during the day if they wish.

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LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

Spanish 10

French 10-9y

Grade 9

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Language Programs 5cr

French 10-9y

French 20-9y

Spanish 10

French 30-9y

Spanish 20 Spanish 30

Grade 9

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Languages

• French 10-9Y is not an introductory French course. Most students will have had 6 to 9 years of French.

• Spanish is taught at the introductory level.

• 30 level language courses may be used as an

academic subject for university entrance.

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CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES (CTS)

Media, Design & Communication

Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology

Health, Recreation & Human Services

Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation

Construction Technology

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BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(BIT)

Financial Management:

Marketing & Enterprise 10 (3cr)

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Marketing & Enterprise10 3cr

This course is about: Applying business

fundamentals of Marketing & Enterprise to complete a project that will display these skills.

Student qualities:• Motivation & interest in business skills• Interest in computer skills• Attention to detail• Good personal skills

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HEALTH, RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES(hrh)

Foods 10 (3cr)

Legal Studies 10 (3cr)

Sports Performance 10 (5cr each)

Sports Medicine 10 (5cr each)

Team Leadership 10 (5cr each)

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Foods 10 3cr

This course is about:• Kitchen safety• Sanitary food handling procedures• Efficient work habits.• Nutrition• Comprehension of recipes• Cooking techniques with small equipment.

Student qualities:• Interest in correct cooking procedures. • Willingness to work cooperatively & efficiently.

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Legal Studies 10 3cr

This course is about; • learning how Canadian law works• how it affects the daily life of young people

Student qualities:• an interest in law• the ability to work independently• willingness to discuss & debate ideas

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Sports Performance 10 5cr

This course is about: • Assessing your fitness levels & goals.• Learning proper training techniques.• Evaluating performance enhancement.• Managing sports injuries.• Discussing sports studies.• Demonstrating leadership in class

Student qualities:• Previous success & keen interest in PE or an individual

sport. • Desire to train & improve fitness. • Self-motivation.

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Sports Medicine 10 5cr

This course is about: • Health Service Foundations• Musculoskeletal Systems• Injury Management• Cardiovascular Systems• Technical Foundation of Injury Management

Student Qualities:• Interest in career path related to sports medicine.

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Team Leadership 10 5cr

This course is about:• Demonstrating personal leadership fundamentals,

teamwork & communication skills, mentorship of others & project management.

• Enhancing the school community by building school spirit.• Making a difference through exciting, student-driven

initiatives. • Performing volunteer service hours.

Student qualities:• Positive community spirit. • Willingness to work in groups. • Independent work skills. • Interest in developing & growing as a leader.

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MEDIA, DESIGN & COMMUNICATION(MDC)

3cr each:

Intro to Communication Technology 10• Mandatory pre- or co-requisite for:

Multimedia 10

Digital Photography 10

Animation & Web Design 10

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Introduction to Communication Technology 10 3cr

This course is about:• Visual Composition• Graphic Tools• Audio/Video

Student qualities:• Interest in technology,

graphic design & creativity

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Multimedia 10 3cr

This course is about:• The study of broadcasting & communication

technology.• The use computers & audio-video equipment to create

communication projects.

Student qualities:• work in groups while being responsible for individual

assignment completion• desire to learn about video, still images & audio

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Digital Photography 10 3cr

This course is about: • Learning photographic principles &

how they apply to digital images.• Use software & hardware to create perfect photo images

& presentation.• Develop skills in composition, lighting & exposure with

digital cameras.

Student qualities:• interest in photography & design

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Animation & Web Design 10 3cr

This course is about: • The use of graphics, web design &

animation

Student qualities: • willingness to communicate• creative energy• responsibility for your own learning• readiness to share responsibility for maintaining the

computer lab.

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Design Studies 10 3- 5cr

This course is about: • Exploring careers in pre-engineering,

interior design, architecture, industrial

design etc. • Design in both 2D & 3D perspectives.• Basic sketching, design & model construction used by

designers.• Mostly computer assisted design (CAD).

Student qualities:• keen interest in detail• interest in creating today’s residential, commercial &

recreational facilities

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TRADES, MANUFACTURING & TRANSPORTATION (TMT)

Wood Technology 10 (3cr)

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Wood Technology10 3cr

This course is about: • Safe & efficient use of woodworking • Machines, power & hand tools.• Exploring construction & cabinetmaking processes.• Working with common construction & furniture making

materials. • Reading drawings & following project plans.

Student qualities:• Maturity to operate power tools safely & work

independently.

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Career & TechnologyCentre

The CT Centre is located at:

The Lord Shaughnessy Campus

2336 – 53 Avenue SW

(403-777-7971)

QE students may access additional CTS courses.

Check out the CT Centre Website:

http://www.ct-centre.ca/

* See your counsellor for more information.

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CT Centre Courses

• Auto Body• Welding Fabrication• Pre-Engineering• Cosmetology – Hairstylist Apprentice• Cook Apprentice• Medical Sciences• First Responder• Environmental Stewardship• Financial Management & Marketing• Computer Science• Broadcasting

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Career & Life Management 3cr

This course is about: • Personal & interpersonal challenges• Career explorations• Financial planning• Human sexuality

Note: • Offered as a blended program (face-to-face & on-line

learning) at QE. Guest speakers attend. • Can be taken through CBe-learn or Chinook in the summer. • Required for the High School Diploma. • Recommended for Gr 11 students.

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Work Experience 3 to 15 cr

• A one credit module, HCS 3000,

must be completed independently.

• One credit is earned for every 25 hours of work to a maximum of 15cr throughout high school.

• Students may work at part time jobs, work as

teacher assistants or do volunteer work

• WE credits are given as WE35 to start – important if a 30 level course is needed to meet High School Diploma requirements.

• Visit the Work Experience Coordinator, Mrs. Jones, in Student Services, for more information.

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

• Allows students to complete their

High School Diploma & first year of

apprenticeship at the same time.

• It is possible to earn 40 high school credits in RAP (instead of options).

• Recommended that students begin RAP in the summer after Grade 10 or 11 by doing summer work experience.

• An excellent website for apprenticeship information is: www.tradesecrets.org

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QE REGISTRATION FORM

ELA Social Studies

Math Science

PE 10 Option

Option Option

SEM 1 SEM 2

Music

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HOW DO I SELECT MY COURSES?

• Current Achievement in Gr 9 (marks)

• Ability (things you are good at)

• Aptitudes (special strengths & skills)

• Interests (what you enjoy)

• Aspirations (goals)

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REGISTER for SUCCESS

• If you choose courses that are too difficult, you will be frustrated.

• If you choose courses that are too easy, you will be bored & will limit your future opportunities.

• Remember: it is possible to change streams & upgrade.

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REMEMBER:

• You are the one taking the courses.

• Choose academic levels wisely according to your current marks.

• Choose your complementary courses carefully in order of your preference.

• Begin or continue to work hard if you wish to upgrade to a higher academic level.

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REMEMBER:

April 05, 2013

is the deadline to make course changes.

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QUESTIONS

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