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Lorne Park Secondary School Grade 10 Option Selection 2015-2016

Lorne Park Secondary School Grade 10 Option Selection 2015-2016. GETTING STARTED. Use www.myblueprint.ca to plan and research course selections offered. Talk to your teacher or counsellor if you need more information. PATHWAYS. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIP WORK.

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Lorne Park Secondary School Grade 10 Option Selection 2015-2016

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  1. Lorne Park Secondary SchoolGrade 10 Option Selection2015-2016

  2. GETTING STARTED Usewww.myblueprint.cato plan and research course selections offered. Talk to your teacher or counsellor if you need more information.

  3. PATHWAYS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIP WORK

  4. Review of OSSD Requirements • O.S.S. Diploma Requirements • 30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12 Optional) • 40 Hours of Community Involvement • Successful completion of the Literacy Test

  5. 4 English 3 Math 2 Science 1 Arts 1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History 1/2 Career Studies 1/2 Civics 1 French 1 Health and Phys. Ed. Group 1 An additional credit in: Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, A Second Language, Guidance, or Co-op Group 2 An additional credit in: Art, Business, Phys.Ed, A Second Language or Co-op Group 3 An additional credit in: Science (grade 11/12), Technological Education, Computer Studies, A Second Language or Co-op Compulsory Credit Requirements

  6. Types of Courses - Pathways U University Preparation Courses (previous academic stream) Designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs i.e. ENG3U0 and ENG4U0 Larger class sizes More theoretical Faster pace More suitable for independent learner CCollege Preparation Courses (previous applied stream) Designed to meet the requirements for college programs i.e. ENG3C0 and ENG4C0 Smaller class sizes More hands-on activities real-life applications

  7. Types of Courses –Pathways (continued) MUniversity/College Preparation Courses Designed to prepare students to meet the entrance requirements for both university and college programs (AWQ3M0 and TGJ3M0) O Open Level Courses Appropriate for all students Usually elective courses (PAL3OM or CGG3O0) Can use for college admission EWorkplace Preparation Courses Appropriate for students entering the workplace only (MEL3E0 and MEL4E0)

  8. University Pathway Students need six grade 12 U or M level courses to qualify for general university admission. Specific courses or prerequisites will vary depending on the university program Examples: ENG4U0 or BOH4M0 Students should investigate grade 12 course prerequisites before selecting grade 11 courses Examples: SBI3U0 for SBI4U0 Research now: www.electronicinfo.caor www.myBlueprint.ca Attend university presentations in lecture hall Gather university guide books (in guidance) and check websites Visit the universities

  9. College Pathway Students need six grade 11 and 12 courses offered at the open (O), college (C), university/college level (M), or university (U) for diplomas or certificates. College degrees require six grade 12 U or M courses Marks of 65% or higher are typically required for admission. Each program varies. May also require additional admission information, such as a portfolio, interview or an audition Do the research now www.ontariocolleges.ca or myBlueprint.ca. Visit the colleges, gather guide books (in guidance). Visit the presentations at Lorne Park during lunch in the lecture hall

  10. College and University Info College www.ontariocolleges.ca Individual college sites www.myBlueprint.ca University www.ouac.on.ca www.electronicinfo.ca Individual university sites www.myBlueprint.ca

  11. Math Pathways

  12. Science Courses

  13. Specialized Programs • Enhanced Program * Grade 11 Requirements – Must select at least one course offered at the enhanced level, example ENG3UE (students need a total of 10 courses for the Enhanced Certificate) • Extended French Program * Grade 11 Requirements – Must take FEF3U0 and HSP3UX or CHW3MX (students need a total of 7 courses for the Extended French Certificate) * Must already be in program to select these course(s)

  14. Sports Specialist High Skills Major • Program that focuses on a Sports related career while earning an OSSD. Students start in Grade 11. • Special Features • Certificates/Training (CPR/First Aid, AED, WHMIS…) • Experiential learning (job shadow & 2 credit co-op) • Experience post secondary opportunities (lectures, tours, labs…) • Supports all Pathways • University, College, Workplace, Apprenticeship • Bundled Credits • 9 courses (sports related courses or activities) • See Counsellor for course information

  15. Cooperative Education To select 4 credit co-op, choose course code COP4XC and submit a separate application (available in guidance or online) to the co-op teacher. Earn up to four credits at work placement. Authentic experience for all students (College, University, Apprenticeship - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program or OYAP). Credits can be used for college admission.

  16. Changing Levels Students requiring a level change (i.e. ENG2D0 to ENG3C0) are advised to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to review requirements for potential post secondary pathways.

  17. Choosing Your Courses Research all of your options carefully Talk to teachers who teach the course Attend our Course Selection Fair November 21 (periods 1 & 2) Talk to students who have taken the course Get information regarding workload and the type of projects you will do (any presentations or group work?) Select courses in which you’re likely to experience success Have a back-up plan Pay attention to post-secondary program requirements

  18. Accessing the Online Course Selection Program Course Selection will be done through www.myBlueprint.ca (same as last year). Link is on LPSS website. Access to the On-line Course Selection will be available to students on November 21 at 11:30 and will close on December 3, 2014. All students must have a myBlueprint account.

  19. Login to www.myblueprint.ca/peel Login here using your email address and password. Are you a new user or having trouble logging in? Please see your Guidance Counsellor.

  20. Submitting Your Courses – part 1 A plan that meets all graduation requirements will result in the checkmark shown. Submit your plan by clicking ‘Submit’ Note: Only your next year grade courses will be submitted even if multiple years have been planned. 2 1

  21. Submitting Your Courses – part 2 Submit your courses by clicking ‘Confirm and Print’. A pop-up window may appear, click ‘OK’ to finalize the submission of your plan. Note: Be sure to review your course selections as you will not be able to change your selections in myBlueprint once submitted. 1 2

  22. Confirming Your Choices Students will press SUBMIT and print their Course Selection. Parents will review courses and sign the form. Return the signed Course Selection form to the homeroom teacher by December 4, 2014

  23. Course Changes Changed your mind? Changes may be made anytime before June 1st. Must meet with your guidance counsellor for any time table changes. Changes will be permitted based on course availability (master timetable is set) "Change of mind" changes will not be done in September

  24. Courses Taken Outside LPSS It is recommended that you do not select a course for which you plan to take outside of LPSS.

  25. Career Planning Assessments www.myBlueprint.ca www.careercruising.com http://www.peelschools.org/makingmyway/

  26. TRUE OR FALSE • Unless you take all academic level courses you cannot go to university! • FALSE – Universities require a minimum of 6 grade 12 U or M courses – they do not care if you have additional college or workplace courses • Taking college level math or not taking math in grade 12 means you cannot go to college or university! • FALSE – Research pre-requisites for university and college: not all programs require grade 12 math

  27. TRUE OR FALSE • High School must be completed in four years to be considered for post-secondary programs • FALSE – Lorne Park students may return for an additional semester (5th year) if they wish to take more courses or are unsure their pathway. Post- secondary institutions DO NOT care if you stay in high school an extra semester

  28. QUESTIONS or NEED HELP?just ask… Drop in the counselling office at lunch or make an appointment

  29. Questions

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