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COURSE SELECTION for 2014-15

COURSE SELECTION for 2014-15. CHOOSING COURSES FOR GRADE 11. PLANNING FOR SUCCESS. Map out a plan for Grade 10 to 12 on Educational Planner sheet Compulsory credits have been filled in for you; you decide what level to take them at Optional credits need to be selected by you Choose 8 courses

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COURSE SELECTION for 2014-15

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  1. COURSE SELECTIONfor 2014-15 CHOOSING COURSES FOR GRADE 11

  2. PLANNING FOR SUCCESS • Map out a plan for Grade 10 to 12 on Educational Planner sheet • Compulsory credits have been filled in for you; you decide what level to take them at • Optional credits need to be selected by you • Choose 8 courses • Apply for a study period only after you have earned 20 credits

  3. OSSD COMPULSORIES • Group 1: One additional credit in English, or French as a second language,** or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education*** • Group 2: One additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second language,** or cooperative education*** • Group 3: One additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12), or technological education (Grades 9 – 12), or French as a second language,** or computer studies, or cooperative education***

  4. OSSD • Maximum of 2 credits in Coop and 2 credits in French can count as compulsory credits • 40 hours of community service • Successful completion of the OSSLT or OSSLC

  5. Secondary School completion in four years Students are encouraged to plan for four years of secondary education Boards will receive full funding for up to 34 credits per student Individual situations where more than 34 credits are required will be submitted to the superintendent Students on IEP are exempt

  6. French Immersion F.I. Certificate requires 10 courses, three at the senior level : FIF1D1I FIF2D1I FIF3U1I FIF4U1I MPM1D1I MPM2D1I BDI3C1I EAC4U1I SNC1D1I SNC2D1I HSP3C1I Co-op CGC1D1I CHC2D1I HSP3U1 GPP3O1I ADA1D1I AVI2O1I PPL3O1I CHV/GLC2O3I

  7. International Baccalaureate PreBacc (10) and IB courses (11 and 12) end with the letter ‘B’ Students must be registered in the IB Program to be enrolled in a PreBacc or IB course Students can register as Certificate Students taking IB Courses from a minimum of 4 areas plus TOK See school website under Student Services and International Baccalaureate

  8. PATHWAYS • College (C) • University (U) • College/University (M) • Workplace (E) • Open (O) • IB (B) (Grade 11 MCR3UB still considered PreBacc) • Courses at the Grade 11 level:

  9. PATHWAYS College courses – lead to C (college), or M (college/university) level courses in Grade 12 University –leads to M(college/university) or U (university) level courses in Grade 12

  10. PATHWAYS • Locally Developed – leads to E (workplace) level courses in Grade 12 • Science Pathway – SNC1L in Grade 9 then next Science credit is SVN3E

  11. PATHWAYS Prerequisites AND achievement critical for success (e.g. 50% in SNC2D is not sufficient for success in any 3U Science SCH3U is highly recommended for SBI4U ENG not Media Studies or Writer’s Craft count as compulsory

  12. MATH PATHWAYS • Selecting the right math course depends on what type of studies you plan on pursuing in post-secondary • MPM2D to MCR3U • Leads to MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U in Grade 12 • Required for programs like Engineering, Sciences, Business, Mathematics, Kinesiology, etc.

  13. Math Pathways • MFM2D or (very strong MPM2P) to MCF3M • Leads to MDM4U – required for specific programs in Social Sciences or • Leads to MCT4C – required for college health and technology programs • MFM2P to MBF3C1 • Leads to MAP4C1 - required for few college programs. Please check the specific requirements. • MAT2L to MEL3E to MEL4E • Mathematics for everyday life

  14. SHSM PROGRAMS • Grade 11 and 12 program • Earn certifications and trainings within program. • Speak to a teacher in Visual Arts or Technology • Arts and Culture • 8 credit package including 4 Arts courses • Construction • 10 credit package including 4 Construction courses

  15. Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program • OYAP • Train as a registered apprentice while enrolled in high school • Start your chosen career • On the job training • For students who like to learn by doing • Over 130 careers • Early childhood educator, chef, carpenter, electrician, hairstylist etc

  16. OCAS • Ontario College Application Service • www.ontariocolleges.ca • To apply for college in Ontario • Graduate with OSSD • English mark is critical • Programs have specific prerequisites

  17. Check College requirements

  18. ontariocolleges.ca

  19. OUAC • Ontario University Application Centre • www.electronicinfo.ca • To apply for university in Ontario • Minimum of 6 12U or 12M courses, including ENG4U1 • All programs have specific prerequisites

  20. Check University requirements

  21. eInfo

  22. eLEARNING • If you are interested in taking an eLearning course please make an appointment to see your counsellor in Student Services

  23. CO-OP OPTIONS • 2 credit (half day) COO3OE • 4 credit (full day) COOFT1 or COOFT2 • 120 hours/credit required • Requires application and interview • System Placements • Some competitive, board-wide placements • Police, Cable 14, Hospitals • Require interview and additional application • System Programs • Limeridge Co-op, Healthcare Support Program, Building from the Ground up, Militia • Require interview and additional application

  24. SUMMER SCHOOL • Use summer school to • Get ahead in credits • Make up missed credits • Upgrade your skills and mark • Credits are offered in class and online • General info • If taking a prerequisite at summer school you will have to see your counsellor to choose the following course for next year. • Course Info available June 1

  25. HANDOUTS during period one: • Choosing Your Courses Instruction Sheet • Westdale Educational Planner • Westdale Course Offerings By Grade • Career Cruising Online Course Selection Instructions • User name - pupil number (6 digits) Password – your date of birth monthdayyear

  26. Career Cruising on line course selection instructions

  27. Student Services website http://schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale Go to Student Services, Choosing Your Courses for information From Quick links on left click on Career Cruising

  28. Course Selection due date February 28, 2014 See your counsellor if you need help!

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