Transcript OPTION SELECTION 2010 - Hamilton

COURSE SELECTION
2012-13
CHOOSING COURSES FOR
GRADE 11
PLANNING FOR SUCCESS
 Map out a plan for Grade 11 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
 Make sure you have your G1, G2, G3 credits
 Study period allowed only after you have earned 20
credits (second semester Grade 11)
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***
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
French Immersion
F.I. Certificate requires 10 courses :
FIF1D1I
MPM1D1I
SNC1D1I
CGC1D1I
ADA1D1I
FIF2D1I
FIF3U1I
MPM2D1I
BDI3C1I
SNC2D1I
HSP3M1I
CHC2D1I
GPP3O1I
AVI2O1I
CHV/GLC2O3I
FIF4U1I
Co-op
International
Baccalaureate
 IB courses (11 and 12) end with the letter
‘B’. See the last page of the course
offerings
 Students must be registered in the IB
Program to be enrolled in an IB course
 Students can register as Certificate
Students taking at least 4 IB Courses,
plus TOK and not the entire Diploma
 See school website under Student
Services and International Baccalaureate
PATHWAYS
 Course levels:
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College (C)
University (U)
College/University (M)
Workplace (E)
Open (O)
IB (B)
(Grade 11 MCR3UB still considered PreBacc)
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
PATHWAYS
 Locally Developed – leads to E
(workplace) level courses in Grade 12
 Science Pathway – SNC1L in Grade 9
then next Science credit is SVN3E
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
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.
MATH PATHWAYS
 MFM2D or 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 some college programs.
Please check the specific requirements.
 MAT2L to MEL3E to MEL4E
 Mathematics for everyday life
SHSM PROGRAMS
 Grade 11 and 12 program
 Earn certifications and trainings within
program
 Arts and Culture
 8 credit package including 4 Arts courses
 Construction
 10 credit package including 4 Construction
courses
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
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
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
COOP OPTIONS
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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
SUMMER SCHOOL
 Use summer school to
 Get ahead in credits
 Make up missed credits
 Recover credit you were close to passing
 Credits are offered in class and online
 General info
 Choose next grade level of a compulsory course
you will take at Summer School (e.g., take ENG3U
at Summer School, select ENG4U on option sheet
 Course Info available June 1
HANDOUTS during period
one on Feb. 15
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Choosing Your Courses Instruction Sheet
Westdale Educational Planner
Westdale Course Offerings By Grade
Online Option Selection Instructions with
User name and Password
Student Services website
 http://schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale
 Go to Student Services, Choosing Your
Courses
Online Course Selection
Students will enter their
courses from home with their
own user name and password
Keep confidential
Online entry closes Feb. 29
Online Course Selection
Online Course Selection
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Course Selection due date
 February 29, 2012
 See your counsellor for
help!