Transcript GRADE 10 & 11 INFORMATION NIGHT

Course Selection
Grade 10 to 11
Information Session
Revised: Feb.13/2013
Workplace
‘E’
College
‘C’
University/College
‘M’
University
‘U’
Open
‘O’
Courses designed
for students to
enter the
workplace directly
following high
school
Courses designed
to prepare students
for entrance to
most college
programs following
high school
Courses designed to
prepare students for
entrance to specific college
and university programs
following high school
Courses designed
to prepare
students for
entrance to
university
programs
following high
school
These courses are not
specific to any
particular postsecondary
destination. They are
designed to provide
students with a broad
educational base that
will prepare them for
their studies and for
productive
participation in
society.
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Analyze your learning skills
Grade 9 & 10 marks
Discussion with subject area teacher
Discussion with guidance counsellor/student
services teacher
Study various pathways
Research post secondary programs of
interest
Involve parents in decision making process
APPLIED COURSE
ACADEMIC COURSE
Profile of the Learner
Profile of the Learner
Students who:
•benefit from hands-on experiences in order
to make connections from concrete to
abstract
•benefit from practical, real life mathematical
experiences
•often have strengths in linguistics and/or
spatial reasoning
•require time to develop understanding of
concepts
•Make connections from concrete
to abstract concepts with ease
•Ability to handle pace of delivery
of content of Academic/University
level courses
Course Selection for Grade 11
3 Compulsory
Courses
English (1)
Religion (1)
Math (1)
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5 Elective
Courses
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2 Alternate
Courses
University Pathways
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Programs:
Programs:
•English
Physical and Health
Education/Kinesiology
•Criminology
•Communication Studies
•Creative writing
•Public Administration (one “U” math)
•Human Resource Management
Some Careers
•Social Services
•Design
Careers:
•Digital Media
•Nutrition and dietetics
•Film
•Occupational therapy
•Music
•Personal training
•Visual Art
•Sports injuries management
•Language Program
•Dance
Careers
•Physical Therapy
•Sound Recording Engineer
•Athletic Administration
•Choreographer
•Human resources
•Music Therapist
•Law school
•Costume Designer
•Editors
•Entertainment Anchor
•Advertising
College Pathways
•Architectural Technology-
MAP 4C/MCT 4C; ENG 4C
•Construction Engineer -
MAP 4C/MCT 4C; ENG 4C
•Broadcasting-
ENG 4C
•Business Administration
ENG 4C; MAP 4C
Important to consider:
Will you have your compulsory groups covered by the time you graduate?
Group 1
1 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
1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or the Arts, or
Business students, or Cooperative Education** or French as a second
language
Group 3
1 additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12), or Technological
Education, or Computer Studies, or Cooperative Education**or French
as a Second Language
Select 2 alternate courses
 Alternate choices are frequently placed
in schedules - so choose wisely!!!
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Why are alternates used?
› Course may be cancelled due to low
enrollment, conflict in schedule etc.
Choice of subjects must be focused to meet post secondary
and career requirements
Some useful websites:
www.careercruising.com
http://www.electronicinfo.ca
http://www.ouac.on.ca/
www.ontariocolleges.ca
http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca
www.apprenticeshipsearch.com
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Include any failed compulsory course to your
course selection
If a failed compulsory course is earned at
summer school, Guidance will replace course
will alternate in August
Failed:
English grade 10
Grade 11 Course
Selection:
Compulsory Choices
ENG2P
ENG3C
WARNING:
Taking a grade 11 compulsory course will not
guarantee that your 1st or 2nd alternate will be
in your schedule!!!!
Summer School
Alternates
Grade 11 Course
1st
2nd
Grade 11 Biology
Physical Education
Offered for Grade 11 and 12 Students to earn a red seal
diploma
REQUIREMENTS-along with OSSD
o *4 Major courses (2 in Gr. 11 and 2 in Gr. 12)
 *Grade 11 Math, Grade 12 English & 1 Elective from a
pre-selected bundle of courses-must complete an
assignment connecting broadcast to each of these 3
courses (TJG3M1 & EMS3O1 are mandatory courses)
 *Earn 6 Industry Recognized Certifications
 *Complete a 2 Credit COOP in the area of Broadcast
and Create Work Plan
 *Complete one Career Exploration and one Postsecondary site visit
Steps to Register…..
Sign the SHSM Application Form and submit to
Guidance Counsellor along with Course Request form
SHSM Liaison and Administration will interview to
determine Program Suitability of student
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Mandatory component for SHSM program
Explore tentative career choices
Gain valuable work experience
Strengthen employment skills through on the job training
Use equipment not available in the school
Make a smoother transition from school to work or
postsecondary education
Obtain employment references
Discover personal interest and abilities
Develop confidence and self-reliance
Earn secondary school credits while gaining practical job
experience
Possibility of future employment with the company
Requirements of Co-op
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Be at least 16 years of age
Earned at least 16 credits
Complete a Co-op Education
Application Form (pick up in guidance or co-op
office)
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Successfully complete an interview with a
member of the Co-op Department
Two Credit Co-op
COOPHD
(typically scheduled periods 3 & 4,
SHSM students may be scheduled differently)
Three Credit Co-op
COOPTD
(scheduled periods 2,3 & 4)
Four Credit Co-op
(scheduled all day)
COOPFD
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
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an opportunity for a student to meet diploma requirements
while participating in an apprenticeship program
Requirements
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16 years of age and have 16 credits
may involve the student’s registration in an apprenticeship
program
requires documentation by the student and training
organization regarding trade specific competencies
acquired
involves the earning of Cooperative Education credits
How to access Career Cruising?
http://stlh.ycdsb.ca/
Select “Career Cruising”.
Username:
Student number (7 digits)
If you have a 6-digit student
number, add a zero to the
beginning of student number
Forgot your password?
Click here!
Select “Course Planner”
Enter Courses here!!!!
Choose “alternates”
wisely!
CAREFUL:
Red dots indicate a lack of
prerequisite. You will not
be able to take this
course!!!
When you have finalized
your course selection,
click submit!
Very Important:
Your choices will be
locked-in and submitted at
this point. You will no
longer be able to change
your course selection once
“submit” is clicked.
FINAL STEPS:
1. Print & sign “course
request sign off
sheet”
2. Attach – Voluntary
Student Activity Fee
of $100.00
WARNING:
Draft copies will not be
accepted!
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Course selections sheets are DUE: FEBRUARY 26th , 2013
Attach a $100 voluntary student activity fee made
payable to St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS
NOTE
Students who do not meet the deadline
dates cannot be guaranteed their
courses for next year!
WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST IN THIS PROCESS!
Please make an appointment with your guidance
counsellor.
Student Surname
A to C, XYZ
D to F, R
G to L
M to Q
S–W
Counsellor
B. Knuff
L. Joseph
T. Hayhoe
E. Wong
T. Emmanuel