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Course Selection

Course Selection. Keeping your options open!. What you need. Credit Counselling Summary Course Selection Planning Sheet Choices 2012-2013 book Choices at ESA pamphlet Your OEN number for myblueprint.ca. High School Graduation Requirements. 1. 30 credits = 18 compulsory +

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Course Selection

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  1. Course Selection Keeping your options open!

  2. What you need • Credit Counselling Summary • Course Selection Planning Sheet • Choices 2012-2013 book • Choices at ESA pamphlet • Your OEN number for myblueprint.ca

  3. High School Graduation Requirements 1. 30 credits = 18 compulsory + 12 optional 2. Successful completion of the literacy test 3. 40 hours of community service

  4. Literacy Test • No pass  = No graduation  • Test is offered each spring • Literacy course is an alternate to the test

  5. 40 Hours of Community Involvement What can’t you do? • Not a task you would normally do (chores) or your friend’s chores • Not something you do as a leisure activity (choir practice, basketball practice) • Can’t take the place of someone who normally gets paid to do this work (McDonalds, babysitting, etc.) • “Neighbourly goodwill” What can you do? • Activities for which you don’t get paid • helping at a food bank • peer tutoring • teaching Sunday school classes • coaching a youth soccer team

  6. Credit Counselling Summary

  7. Current Courses & Credit Totals

  8. Group 1 Credit: • additional credit in English • or French as a second language, • or a Native language, or Classical or an International language • or Social Sciences and the Humanities • or Canadian and World Studies • or Guidance and Career education • or Cooperative education EMS 3O1 FSF 3U1 CGG 3O1 CHW 3M1 HSP 3M1 CLU 3M1 HRT 3M1 EMS 3O1 FSF 3U1 CGG 3O1 CHW 3M1 HSP 3M1 CLU 3M1 HRT 3M1 IDC 3O1

  9. Group 3 Credit: • a Grade 11 or 12 Science • or Technological Studies • or Cooperative education • or Computer Studies SBI 3U1 SBI 3C1 SCH 3U1 SPH 3U1 TGI 3M1 TGP 3M1 TGG 3M1 TGJ 2O1

  10. ESA Requirements • 2 arts credits in your major in each grade • These courses will go toward the 12 optional credits and can be used to fulfill the requirements for Arts and Group 2 compulsory credits set by the Ministry of Education.

  11. For course selection, consider… • What are your plans for after high school? • What pathway will you take? Work? Apprenticeship? College? University? • What are the prerequisites for college or university entrance? Start researching now! WWW.ESAINFO.CA WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB

  12. University and College UniversityCollege - Largely theoretical learning - largely hands on learning - larger classes, less teacher - smaller classes interaction - more expensive - less expensive - 3-4 years for undergraduate - 1-3 years for certificate or degree program diploma program -www.electronicinfo.cawww.ontariocolleges.ca • Some collaborative programs are available to get both a diploma and degree.

  13. Advice: • Keep your options open BUT • Select courses at the right level for you • University = six 4U (university level) or six 4U / 4M (univ/college) • Check program pre-requisites

  14. Course Levels • C = College • D = Academic • E = Workplace • L = Locally Developed • M = College or University • O = Open • P = Applied • U = University

  15. Choosing Courses… • All students must take 8 courses. • English ENG3C vs. ENG3U • Math MBF3C vs. MCF3M vs. MCR3U

  16. Math options for Grades 11 & 12 Grade 11 courses • MBF3C – College • MCR3U – Functions • MCF3M – Functions and Applications Grade 12 courses • MDM4U – Data Management – MCF3M or MCR3U • MHF4U – Advanced Functions – MCR3U • MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors – MHF4U

  17. Looking ahead… Summary of University requirements: • Arts – usually no math – psychology usually requires a math course • Business – a mix – few will allow only 1 math, usually MHF4U; most need 2 • Engineering – usually 2 math (often MHF4U and MCV4U, although MDM may be possible) • Science – usually 2 math (often MHF4U and MCV4U)

  18. Group 3 Options • Not going into science? Choose from SBI 3C, TGI 3M, TGG 3M, TGP 3M • Students who are planning to pursue a math/science-related program after high school should choose from SBI 3U1, SCH 3U1, SPH 3U1

  19. University Math & Science Program Requirements

  20. Group 1 Options • Choice based on interest • No specific university prerequisites • Talk to teachers to get more information about the grade 11 courses CGG 3O1 EMS 3O1 FSF 3U1 CHW 3M1 HSP 3M1 CLU 3M1 HRT 3M1 IDC 3O1

  21. Arts Elective Choices • Film & VideoASM 3O1 & 4M1 • Drama – Acting for Film ADG 3M1/4M1 • Jazz DanceATJ 3O1 • Photography AWQ 3O1/4M1 & TGP 3M1 • Music – Jazz AMH 3M1/4M1 • Music – Repertoire Instrumental AMR 3MI/4MI • Music – Repertoire Vocal AMR 3MV/4MV • Behind the ScenesIDC 3O1

  22. Virtual School & Summer School • Must select 8 courses on your ESA course selection sheet • Full credit & remedial courses are available • Civics & Careers • Coop summer school – applications are due this month • See your counsellor to register after April

  23. External Music Credits • Grade VII Performance + Grade I Theory = AMX 3M1 • Grade VIII Performance + Grade II Theory = AMX 4M1 Bring in exam results to have this credit entered on your transcript.

  24. SAT/ACT • Considering a post-secondary school in the US? You are required to do the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT. • Consider writing this in the spring of your Grade 11 year then again in the fall of Grade 12 if necessary. • Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information.

  25. SAT Prep • Private tutoring / prep classes • DIY study guides • PSAT • On-line support

  26. www.myBlueprint.ca/tdsb/ MYBLUEPRINT COURSE SELECTION GUIDE

  27. STUDENT COURSE SELECTION STEPS Log into myBlueprint Enter OEN/DOB (on first visit) Access High School Planner Add Courses to Official Plan Review and Submit Courses Print and Return Sign-Off Sheet

  28. WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB Visit... Select your school VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB/ SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL

  29. ENTER OEN/DOB (FIRST VISIT) Select your Grade Enter your OEN & Date of Birth

  30. ACCESS HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER Click on “Plan Courses”

  31. Click on Add <Course> Click on the course you would like to select Click Add Course to Plan

  32. HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER Click “View Progress” to view your Graduation Status Click “Submit” when you have selected your courses and are ready to submit

  33. REVIEW AND SUBMIT COURSES Review your selections Click Confirm and Print when you are ready to submit Note: You will not be able to change your course selections in myBlueprint after this step. Please consult your Guidance Counsellor if you wish to make any changes after you have submitted your courses.

  34. PRINT SIGN-OFF SHEET Congratulations! You’re done! Please print and return a signed copy of your Course Selection Sign-Off Sheet to your Counsellor or Teacher.

  35. VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB/ SELECT SECONDARY SCHOOL & CREATE ACCOUNT ENTER OEN & DATE OF BIRTH BEGIN PLANNING YOUR COURSES CONTACT US www.myBlueprint.ca/TDSB help@myBlueprint.ca

  36. HAVE QUESTIONS?? • Read through the Choices at ESA & Choices 2012-2013 guides. • Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor. • Visit ESA Website for guidance information and visit myblueprint.ca/tdsb to research your options.

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