1. Grade 11 to Grade 12: Career Planning and Course Selection

2. Overview • Introduction • Important Info About Choosing Grade 12 courses • College and University Admission Requirements • Spares and Full Disclosure • Co-op/SHSM/Dual Credit • Next Steps/Final Reminders

3. Choices are Important! • The only course you MUST choose is English. • Grade 12 courses are often prerequisites for post-secondary programs( e.g. MHF4U needed to study business, engineering and science in university) • When selecting courses remember to see what the prerequisites are for the program(s) you are applying for and choose wisely!

4. College vs. University

5. College Admission Requirements • OSSD (High School Diploma), 40 Volunteer Hours, and Pass the Literacy Test • Grade 12 College English (or University English) • Some programs require specific courses in high school (e.g. math is needed for engineering technology) or experience might be needed for social service programs • Use www.myBlueprint.ca or www.ontariocolleges.ca to see what is needed and learn about different programs

6. University Admission Requirements • OSSD (High School Diploma), 40 Volunteer Hours, and Pass the Literacy Test • A minimum of 6 Grade 12 U or M credits, including Grade 12 U English (ENG4U)--the others depend on the program you want • Use www.myBlueprint.ca or www.electronicinfo.ca to see what is needed and learn about different programs

7. What university programs require MHF4U1 math in grade 12? • Science Programs (e.g. Life and biochemical sciences, physical sciences, environmental sciences) • Business Programs (e.g. Management, accounting) • Engineering Programs • Computer Science/IT Programs • Math Programs • Some Physical Education/Kinesiology programs

8. Looking Ahead to Gr. 12 MCR3U1 MHF4U1 MCV4U1 MCF3M1 MDM4U1 MBF3C1 MAP4C1

9. Educational Planning • Think about which post secondary route you want to take (Workplace, Apprenticeship, College, University) • Check websites for requirements (www.myBlueprint.ca) • List Grade 12 courses required for your post- secondary program • Talk to your Guidance Counsellor • Talk to your family • Start researching now!

10. Spares & Full Disclosure • You must have completed 23 credits in order to have a spare. One can only have one spare per semester. • Full disclosure is the last date in which you can drop a course without it showing on your transcript. You cannot drop a class if you already have a spare that semester. This is listed in the calendar in your agenda. • It is recommended to start off each semester with a full 4 course timetable!

11. Co-Op/SHSM/Dual Credit • Co-op is an opportunity to earn 2 or 4 credits by working in a real life setting gaining valuable on the job work experience. Keep in mind that these credits will not count as any of the 6 needed for university as they are “open” not “university “ credits. • SHSM-if you are currently enrolled in a SHSM program here and want to continue in grade 12 you must meet all the required courses and criteria before you graduate in order to get the SHSM diploma. • Dual Credit is a program where you take a college course at a college in the GTA and you gain one high school credit and earn a college credit as well.

12. Fact vs. Fiction • Colleges/Universities do not look at grade 11 marks--FICTION--Colleges and Universities do see grade 11 marks. (e.g. Waterloo--Financial Accounting and Architecture) • Colleges/Universities look at how many times you take a certain course (e.g. English12U)--FACT--depending on the program and university they will either count the first mark, the highest mark or average out the marks. • You must take only U courses if you plan on going to university--FICTION--Universities require you take Grade 12U English + 5 M or U credits in grade 12 in order to be considered for admission. What those 5 are depends on the program. • You can take any course you want at night school to make your schedule “easier”--FICTION--you can only take courses at night school that are not available during day school

13. Summer School • Full credit & remedial courses are available • Summer school info available in the Spring • Must still select a minimum of 6 courses on myBlueprint Word to the wise: • How does your post secondary institution treat non-day school courses or repeat courses? • If you choose it, you must commit to it • There are no short cuts. There is no replacement for being adequately prepared • If you must, choose an elective course

14. Food for Thought If you desire ease, forsake learning. If you desire learning, forsake ease.”(Nagarjunta)

15. Making Informed Choices • Select courses at the right level for you • Choose 2 Alternative courses in case 1 of the 8 you select cannot be timetabled • Do your research ahead of time (talk to teachers, attend course fair) • Choose wisely. Do not pick courses randomly! ...because

16. Making Informed Choices- continued ...you may be stuck with them next year! Why? • Course changes are not granted automatically • Specific revisions to timetables are not always possible • Changing your mind on taking certain courses later may result in disappointment because classes will already will be full.

17. Next Steps... • Course Fair (Wednesday Feb. 15) • Learn more about courses and pathways in Choicesonline http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/HighSchool/docs/Choices201718online.pdf • By Thurs. Feb 23 you must submit these documents to your Homeroom teacher in period 1: • SATEC Course Selection Worksheet • Course Selection sheet signed by a parent/guardian (this is generated by myBlueprint.com when you choose your courses online)

18. How to use myBlueprint • https://www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb Video tutorial • https://myblueprint.ca/set/video/course-selection/ Activation key to set up new account: satecwap

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