Transcript Planning for Grade 11 and Beyond September 2007

Planning for Grade 11 and Beyond
February 2010
Important information
for Students about Graduation &
Post-Secondary Planning
High School Info
This is “stuff” you should
already know!
DIPLOMA Requirements
• 30 credits (110 hours each)
– 18 compulsory subjects
– 12 options or electives
• 40 hrs. community involvement
• Pass the Grade 10 Literacy Test
Compulsory Credits
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4 English - one ENG credit per grade
1 French as a second language
3 Mathematics - at least one in Grade 11 or 12
2 Science
1 Canadian History
1 Canadian Geography
1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama or Dance)
1 Health & Physical Education
Civics & Career Studies (0.50 Civics, 0.50 Careers)
Additional Compulsory Credits
• Group 1 - take one of: 5th English, Third
Language, Social Science, Senior Canadian &
World Studies, Guidance, OR Co-op
• Group 2 - take 1 of: Business Studies, 2nd Art,
2nd Physical Education, OR Co-op
• Group 3 - take 1 of: Senior Science, a
Technology, OR Co-op
Community Involvement
40 hours
Do It Now!
DEADLINE: MAY 31ST OF
YOUR GRADUATING YEAR
Sample of Volunteer Activities
Coaching/Sports Activities
- coaching sports or skills
- assisting with tournaments
- sports camps and clinics
- timekeeping, scorekeeping, refereeing
Fundraising/Charity Events
- Organize 30 Hour Famine, AIDS Walk,
Terry Fox Walk or other fundraising
events such as auctions and bingos
- canvassing for groups such as Heart &
Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society
- food drives
Day Care
- counselors for day and summer camps
- after-school programs
- babysitting
Mentoring
- tutoring younger students
- Big Brothers/Sisters
- Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts
- community centers such as the YMCA
Animal Care
- veterinary clinics
- animal shelters
- Humane Society
Service
- helping at hospitals/retirements homes
- working with the handicapped
- home care programs; I.e. Meals on Wheels
- lawn mowing/snow shoveling for seniors
- shelters or food banks
Religious Associations
- Sunday School, Youth Groups, Bible Camp
- events such as annual bazaars or dinners
Clean-Up Programs
- tree planting
- recycling programs
- highway and parks clean-up projects
Community Events
- annual fairs, festivals and parades
- Shows/Sales, such as antiques and crafts
Community Involvement
Strategies
• Pick up your “COMPLETION OF
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
ACTIVITIES” form(s) in Guidance
• Listen to the announcements and check the
volunteer bulletin board in Guidance
• Return your forms to Guidance periodically and
pick up a new one to complete hours.
• Register on www.volunteerdurham.org
Grade 11 & 12 Course Types
University preparation courses
• e.g. ENG3U
University/College (Mixed) courses
• e.g. CLU3M
College preparation courses
• e.g. MBF3C
Locally Developed courses
• e.g. SEN361 and THL451
Workplace courses
• e.g. ENG4E
Open courses
• e.g. CGG3O and Co-op
Which Math to Take?
Math is one of the most difficult courses
to determine the level you should be
taking. Students tend to take levels that
are far too difficult or are totally
inappropriate for what they would like
to pursue in post-secondary education.
The following chart shows students how
they can navigate from one level to
another to maximize their success.
Note: Teacher recommendations should
be closely followed. They are correct
most of the time.
university
college
workplace
Math Pathways Chart
Summer School - July
• Limited Full Credit Courses will be offered
for Grade 11 and Grade 12.
• Remedial (repeat) summer school credits
offered for core subjects only
• You may only take remedial summer school:
– If your final mark is between 35% - 49%
– If you have regular attendance in the class(es), &
– If you write the Final Exam and Evaluation.
Destination Pathways
• Go directly to the world of work?
• Apprenticeship?
• College?
• University?
Which Courses Do You Need?
Universities require:
• 6 U and/or M courses (minimum 2 U’s)
including specific prerequisites for each
program
Colleges require:
• C, M or U courses
• Senior Level O courses
Check the Prerequisites!!
CONSIDER ALL
OPPORTUNITIES
• Consider a range of opportunities:
Apprenticeship / College / University / Work
• Or combine any of the above!
• Consider a variety of pathways
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High school  University  College
High school  College  University
High school  Apprenticeship  College
High school  Work  College
High school  Work  University
Do you know…?
This is “stuff” you need to
know!
Traditional Programs in
Universities
1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences
2. Business Related Programs
3. Life Sciences Programs
4. Engineering or Physical Sciences
Traditional Programs in
Colleges
1. Non-Technical (Gen Arts, E.C.E.)
2. Business Related Programs (Marketing,
Accounting)
3. Science or Health (Massage Therapy, Paramedic)
4. Technical (Computer Systems, Automotive Technician)
Non-Traditional Programs
1. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS – CONSECUTIVE
e.g. B.A. (English) then Diploma in Journalism
2. UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS – CONCURRENT
e.g. B.A./B.Ed. - both degrees being worked on at the same time
3. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS - JOINT (INTEGRATED)
e.g. B. Sc. in Nursing – 2 yrs at the college then 2 yrs at the university
4. COLLEGES PROGRAMS - APPLIED DEGREES
e.g. Bachelor of Applied Music or Bachelor of Applied Business
Alternative Pathways to Success
1. APPRENTICESHIPS
e.g. Plumbing, Tool & Die, Automotive Technician, Carpentry,
Mason, Hairstylist, Cook
2. WORK
e.g. Retail Sales, Golf Course Maintenance, Family Business
3. PRIVATE SCHOOL or CERTIFICATES
e.g. Hairstylist, Professional Pilot, Chef, Esthetician, Outdoor
Adventure Skills, Early Childcare Assistant Diploma, etc.
Why Go To University?
1. In the early 1960’s, only 1 in 20 high school grads
went to university. Today it is 1 in 3.
2. Offers many programs NOT offered in college –
must have university degree for masters/doctorates
3. Grads earn on average 20-35% more - get earlier and
more frequent promotions
4. Provides a more theoretical learning experience
5. Co-op opportunities to help offset the costs
6. Many full & part-time courses - most have programs
designed to support mature students
7. Transferable skills & knowledge
8. Can go either before or after college
What Can I Do With My Degree?
What Can I Do With My
Degree?
If you've asked this question at some
point during your research on
university programs, you're not alone.
Many students struggle with trying to
choose the correct academic program
while trying to understand the type of
career outcomes available upon
graduation.
http://www.cecs.uoguelph.ca/webmajors/
Why Go To Community
College?
1. Offers a multitude of programs; i.e. certificates,
regular/advanced /co-op diplomas, graduate
certificates, apprenticeships, bachelor degrees and
joint college-university programs
2. Can apply with O, C, M (U/C) or U courses
3. Provides a dynamic learning environment
4. Grads are “ready for hire”
5. Admissions look at more than marks
6. Cheaper $$$$, shorter program than university
7. Can go either before or after university
Marks are not always enough!
Look ahead…..
Don’t wait until Grade 12!
Some programs may require:
•essay on why you want that program
•a supplementary (additional) application
•reference letters
•interview
•admission testing
•portfolio, extra curricular activities
•audition
Consult on-line College/University Calendars for
details. BE PREPARED!!!
How Do You Decide??
• Look at interests, goals, grades ~ what’s
important to you…..
• Plan your courses backwards ~ from postsecondary prerequisites down to grade 11
• Know which prerequisites (especially
English, Math and Science) are needed to
keep doors open to your destination
pathway and any alternates
• Stay informed ~ “work in progress” as
colleges and universities release details
• Allow for flexibility ~ have a backup plan!
FOCUS ON A CAREER
GROUP…
… NOT ONE JOB OR ONE CAREER
• What courses interest you?
• What career pathways interest you?
• How do you make sure your course requests
lead to your chosen career pathways?
TIPS TO REMEMBER….
• Start your research early!
• Balance “dreams” with “reality”
• Be your own advocate
• Have a flexible plan
• Stay current, anticipate your next move
• Have back-up plans
Do you know…?
These are questions you
should be asking!
What the Universities are
Saying…
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
Offers of Admission – Selected students will
receive offers of admission starting in
January. These offers are based on final and
interim Grade 12 marks as well as Grade 11
results.
Queen’s does not normally make alternate
offers of admission with the exception of
Concurrent Ed programs
What the Universities are
Saying…
UNIVERSITY OF
ONTARIO
Choosing the right university for you can
be a difficult decision. There are many
factors to consider and often the
information can be overwhelming.
UOIT will use the highest grade obtained
in a course in the calculation of
averages.
What the Universities are
Saying…
WATERLOO UNIVERSITY
Waterloo's 6 faculties offer courses in
more than 100 areas of study so you'll
have plenty of options to choose from.
You can customize your degree through
minors, options, specializations, and
interdisciplinary programs.
What the Universities are
Saying…
ROYAL MILITARY
COLLEGE OF CANADA
All RMC students must complete courses
in Information Technology, Chemistry,
Physics, Calculus, English (or French),
Can. History, Politics & Civics, Ethics,
Psychology, and International Studies
What the Colleges are Saying…
DURHAM COLLEGE
It is the student’s responsibility to know
what the requirements are to enter a
particular profession, including physical
attributes/qualifications, addiction-free,
criminal records search, etc.
What the Colleges are Saying…
FLEMING COLLEGE
Selection for Oversubscribed Programs…:
Applicants meeting the min. admission
requirements will be considered in the
following order:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Post-secondary grads (university/college)
Partial Post-secondary students
Secondary School Grads
Mature Students
What the Colleges are Saying…
CAMBRIAN COLLEGE
Students who graduate with an OSSD or
OSSC with English or Math at the
workplace level may be considered for
admission on an individual basis for
programs delivered through the Glenn
Crombie Centre. Proof of an IEP may be
required.
What the Colleges are Saying…
SENECA COLLEGE
For many applied degree, diploma and
certificate programs offered at the
College, a questionnaire, an essay, a
pretest, portfolio, and/or group
orientation session may be required.
Where Are All These Universities?
Where Are All These Colleges?
Resources
College/University Research:
www.ouac.on.ca – university info
www.ontariocolleges.ca - college info
www.careercruising.com - career info
http://universitymatters.ca - tips and tricks
www.schoolfinder.com - information on 1,700 universities,
colleges and career colleges in Canada
www.canlearn.ca – on-line counsellor, interest quiz, money
Many universities & colleges send representatives to
the high schools in the fall to promote their programs.
Sign sheets will be posted in Guidance.
Every institution has Open Houses where you can tour
the campus and residences. Take advantage of these!
Funding Your Future
A Sample Year @ College
Tuition & ancillary fees
$ 2,600
Books & Equipment
$ 1,050
Local transportation (Your bus pass is included in your fees)
Rent (8 months x $467)
$ 3,736
Food (8 months x $210)
$ 1,680
Telephone (8 months x $50)
$ 400
Computer Related Expenses
$ 500
Entertainment (34 weeks x $25)
$ 850
Clothing (8 months x $50)
$ 400
Miscellaneous (bus home, medical, gifts, personal care) $ 700
Total
$11,916
The maximum OSAP funding available for a single student studying
for 34 weeks is $11,900. Single students who finish school in June, and
begin post-secondary classes in September, are expected to work for 8
weeks and have a minimum savings of $1050.
Resources
Resources
Resources
Financial Advice:
www.fanshawec.ca/EN/financial/financial/31806/education.asp
www.canlearn.ca
www.careers.utoronto.ca/weblinks/1eFinance.aspx?tr=
www.studentawards.com
www.cibc.com/studentlife
www.tdcanadatrust.com/student
www.rbcroyalbank.com/student
www.myschool101.com/education/index.asp
www.campusaccess.com
Sample Budget Page
from Fanshawe’s Financial Page
Canlearn.ca
CampusAccess.com
Scholarships/Bursaries
Scholarship opportunities are updated constantly on the
Guidance web-page. Check it out often. If you don’t apply,
you can’t be awarded the money! What have you got to lose?
Resources
Job Postings:
www.jobbank.gc.ca
http://jobsearch.monster.ca
www.workopolis.com
www.jobfutures.ca
www.campusaccess.com
www.ontario.jobs.com
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu
www.jobfutures.ca
Thank You