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The Road Ahead Grade 11 and 12

The Road Ahead Grade 11 and 12. Choices and Destinations for Secondary School Students. Introduction. Grade 11 & 12 are the destination years. An Exit strategy is needed to ensure proper course selection.

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The Road Ahead Grade 11 and 12

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  1. The Road AheadGrade 11 and 12 Choices and Destinations for Secondary School Students

  2. 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.

  3. Planning Considerations • Diploma requirements • Prerequisites for future courses • Abilities • Interests • Post Secondary destinations • Post secondary admission requirements • Co-operative education/experiential learning opportunities

  4. 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.

  5. Graduation Requirements • credits in ENGLISH 4 credits in RELIGION • credit in FRENCH 3 credits in MATH • credits in SCIENCE • credit in CANADIAN HISTORY 1 credits in CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY 1 credit in the ARTS • credit in HEALTH and PHYS. ED. .5 credit in CIVICS .5 credit in CAREER STUDIES

  6. 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 40 Hours of community service

  7. Credit Academic Applied Open Locally Developed Vocabulary of Education

  8. Grade 11 and 12 Courses • University preparation “U” • College preparation “C” • University/College preparation “M” • Workplace prep.(Essential) “E” • Open Courses “O”

  9. Destination Pathways • Work • Apprenticeship • College • University

  10. 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. Destination Apprenticeship

  11. Sample of Apprenticeships • Auto Body Repair • Plumber • Electrician • Carpenter • Hairstylist • Mechanic • Chef • Baker

  12. APPRENTICESHIP www.apprenticesearch.com • free online service • Connection to over 100 skilled trades • employability skills quiz • Information on: • Preparation and training • Wage rates • Self rating • The future • Related trades

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. Sample College Programs • Dental hygienist • Computer engineering technician • Paramedic • Hotel & restaurant management • Business administration • Travel & Tourism • Paralegal • Forestry operations • Theatre Arts Performance

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Sample University Programs • Business…………..Accounting • Engineering……….Mechanical • Humanities………..English • Mathematics………Statistics • Fine Arts………….Music • Science……………Biochemistry • Social Science…….Sociology • Professional………..Medicine, Law

  21. 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 pre-requisites on the eINFO website (www.electronicinfo.ca) • Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (“U” and “M”) courses for admission &/or prerequisites.

  22. 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”

  23. 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 post-secondary institutions also have prerequisites for their programs

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Student Services Department Mrs. J. Molnar ext. 2320 Guidance Ms. L. Dewar ext. 2320 Guidance Mr. S. Gualtieri ext. 2320 Guidance Mr. D. Petruzzi ext. 2319 Guidance Mr. M. Murrell ext. 2323 Co-op Mrs. F. Cappelletti ext. 2324 Co-op Mrs. L. Saltarelli ext. 2130 Secretary Mrs. M. Welch ext. 2322 CWY

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