OPTION SELECTION 2010 - Hamilton
Download
Report
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:
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
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
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
Course Selection due date
February 29, 2012
See your counsellor for
help!