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The Road Ahead Grade 11 and 12 7/20/2015 Choices and Destinations for Secondary School Students 1 Introduction • Grade 11 & 12 are the destination years. • An Exit strategy is needed to ensure proper course selection. • Students must be familiar with the requirements for all post secondary destinations. • Parents play an important role in assisting in the decision making process. 7/20/2015 2 Planning Considerations • Diploma requirements • Prerequisites for future courses • Abilities • Interests • Post Secondary destinations • Post secondary admission requirements • Co-operative education/experiential learning opportunities 7/20/2015 3 Basics • Know the requirements for graduation • Be aware of the vocabulary of Education • Know the differences between College and University. • Know about entrance requirements. • What are apprenticeships and how to get one. • Know where to get information. 7/20/2015 4 Graduation Requirements 4 credits in ENGLISH 4 credits in RELIGION 1 credit in FRENCH 3 credits in MATH 2 credits in SCIENCE 1 credit in CANADIAN HISTORY 1 credits in CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY 1 credit in the ARTS 1 credit in HEALTH and PHYS. ED. .5 credit in CIVICS .5 credit in CAREER STUDIES 7/20/2015 5 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Third language, or a Social Science, or a Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Cooperative Education 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts, or Cooperative Education 1 additional credit in Science ( 11 or 12), or Technological Education, or Cooperative Education, or French, or Computer studies 22 Total Compulsory Credits 8 Optional Credits 30 Credits to obtain OSSD Provincial Literacy Requirement 7/20/2015 40 Hours of community service 6 Vocabulary of Education • • • • • Credit Academic Applied Open Locally Developed 7/20/2015 7 Grade 11 and 12 Courses • University preparation • College preparation • University/College preparation • Workplace prep.(Essential) • Open Courses 7/20/2015 “U” “C” “M” “E” “O” 8 Destination Pathways •Work •Apprenticeship •College •University 7/20/2015 9 Destination Apprenticeship Apprenticeship is a workplace-based training program for people who want to work in a skilled trade. About 90 percent of apprenticeship training occurs in the workplace under the supervision of skilled tradespeople, while the remainder involves classroom instruction, usually at a post-secondary institution or other approved training organization. Apprentices are workers, so they can earn while they learn. 7/20/2015 10 Sample of Apprenticeships • • • • • • • • Auto Body Repair Plumber Electrician Carpenter Hairstylist Mechanic Chef Baker 7/20/2015 11 APPRENTICESHIP www.apprenticesearch.com • free online service • Connection to over 100 skilled trades • employability skills quiz • Information on: – – – – – 7/20/2015 Preparation and training Wage rates Self rating The future Related trades 12 Apprenticeship Preparation Courses • Programs that provide opportunities for students • • to begin a pathway leading to careers in skilled trades or the world of work. APC courses are offered as a double credit. The additional time allows for the practice of skills needed for certification and entry into apprenticeship programs. APC courses are offered in Hospitality and Tourism, Horticulture & Landscape, Hairstyling, Construction, Manufacturing and Transportation. 7/20/2015 13 Specialist High Skills Major • Ministry approved specialized program for students • • • which focuses on an economic sector Bundle of 8 to 10 Grade 11 and 12 credits Sector recognized certifications and training courses DM offers SHSM in the following areas: Hospitality and Tourism, Transportation, Horticulture and Landscape, Construction, Manufacturing, Arts and Culture, Business*,Health and Wellness* (*) pending approval 7/20/2015 14 College Destination • Community college programs provide a valuable • combination of academic and practical/technical skills training for a specific career There are almost 600 programs to choose from at Ontario’s community colleges including Business Administration, Biomedical Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering Technology, Paramedic, and Social Worker Colleges confer: Certificates (one year or less) Diploma - 2 year and 3 year - 4 year Applied Degree 7/20/2015 15 University/College • Program links between colleges and universities • • are increasing dramatically. Many colleges and universities are offering joint programs that will provide students with both the theoretical and practical skills required for their career and earn them a degree and a diploma in four years. Applied degree programs are now granted by many colleges and universities. Lots of opportunities for transferability between colleges and universities exist. 7/20/2015 16 Sample College Programs • • • • • • • • • Dental hygienist Computer engineering technician Paramedic Hotel & restaurant management Business administration Travel & Tourism Paralegal Forestry operations Theatre Arts Performance 7/20/2015 17 COLLEGE ADMISSIONS • OSSD with ENG4C or ENG4U • MAP4C or MCT4C or any 4U math for most • • business or technology programs Gr. 11 or 12 Physics, Biology, or Chemistry for most Technology or Health programs often related courses are recommended Other requirements: some programs require a student profile sheet, essay, reference letters, interview, admission testing, portfolio, or audition 7/20/2015 18 University Destination • University programs provide theoretical academic training • In general, there are 4 main types of programs at most universities: Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Life/Health Sciences Physical/Engineering Sciences Business/Commerce 7/20/2015 19 Sample University Programs • • • • • • • • Business…………..Accounting Engineering……….Mechanical Humanities………..English Mathematics………Statistics Fine Arts………….Music Science……………Biochemistry Social Science…….Sociology Professional………..Medicine, Law 7/20/2015 20 University Admissions • High school diploma required. • Minimum overall average of 60% in 6 Gr. 12 “U” or “M” courses (most have much higher admission averages). • Where there are prerequisite courses for admission, such courses will likely be required at the “U” level. • Universities have published their new program prerequisites on the eINFO website (www.electronicinfo.ca) • Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (“U” and “M”) courses for admission &/or prerequisites. 7/20/2015 21 Direct Entry to Work Force ? • All course types help you to develop employability skill • Co-operative education & work experience will let students learn what it’s like to “be on the job” 7/20/2015 22 Prerequisite Planning • Courses in Grade 11 & 12 may have prerequisites • Flowcharts are available which outline prerequisites for each subject area on the DM website under the on-line registration link • Colleges, universities and other postsecondary institutions also have prerequisites for their programs 7/20/2015 23 Prerequisites for Specific Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Ontario Secondary School Prerequisites ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U(min. of 70% in each required course). Strongly recommended: One 4U math. Grade 11 courses that should be selected to meet the requirements above are ENG3U, SBI3U, SCH3U, MCR3U or MCF3M. 7/20/2015 24 Admission Requirements • Admission requirements for university programs • can be found at www.electronicinfo.ca. The Area of Study chart lists all degree programs at all universities in Ontario with their admission requirements. Admission requirements for college programs can be found at www.ontariocolleges.ca. 7/20/2015 25 Student Services Department Mrs. J. Molnar Ms. L. Dewar Mr. S. Gualtieri Mr. D. Petruzzi ext. ext. ext. ext. 2320 Guidance 2320 Guidance 2320 Guidance 2319 Guidance Mr. M. Murrell Mrs. F. Cappelletti ext. ext. 2323 2324 Mrs. L. Saltarelli ext. 2130 Secretary Mrs. M. Welch ext. 2322 CWY 7/20/2015 Co-op Co-op 26