Grade 11 Course Selection

1. Grade 11 Course Selection 2013-2014

2. Destination Pathways • Workplace • Apprenticeship • College • University

3. Tips • Hopefully you started your post secondary research over the exam break • If not, start now!…you need to be informed to make wise course selections • Not sure?... know what you need to keep doors open

4. Unsure of a good fit for you? • Revisit Career Cruising Matchmaker or other online interests, skills, aptitudes inventories • Discuss with family members or mentors • Look at College/University programs • See yourguidance counsellor

5. Courses Required for Post Secondary Admission University: • 6 4U or 4M courses including specific program prerequisites Colleges: • C, M or U courses • O courses

6. OSSD Requirements • 30 credits total • 40 Hours of Community Service • Successful completion of the OSSLT or Literacy Course (OLC4O1)

8. Diploma Requirements

9. Full Disclosure • What is a transcript? • What is full disclosure? • Can I drop a course without it showing? • If I repeat a course, do both show?

10. Departmental Notes Things to think about, new courses, & recommendations!

11. Cooperative Education • Advantages! • OYAP/Accelerated/Dual Credits How do I sign up? • Pick up Application in Guidance or Co-op • Put co-op on your course selection sheet: • 2 credit: COOPHD • 4 credit: COOPFD (Interview will follow by end of June)

12. OYAPON Youth Apprenticeship Program Students participating in OYAP: • must have completed 26 credits prior to starting the program • must be enrolled as full time students • are required to complete all OSSD compulsory credits in sem. 1 The Accelerated OYAP program benefits: • Earn high school credits towards OSSD • Register as an apprentice • Opportunity to complete part or all of their Level One apprenticeship schooling in a specific trade • Earn hours/demonstrating competencies towards an apprenticeship • Make connections with employers/journeypersons to continue after graduation

13. Dual Credits • Some are offered during day, some after school – receive 2 credits  one high school, one college • To participate during day, must be in co-op • Transportation is provided • See list of course offerings or see your Guidance counsellor

14. English • ENG 4U/C is a requirement for graduation and necessary for all post secondary programs • EWC4C1 is excellent course to build writing skills • AP English: ask your gr. 11 teacher for a recommendation

15. Physical Education • PSE4U1 is an anatomy course – strongly suggest U level science course as preparation • PLF4C1 – Rec Leadership • Students may APPLY to participate as a leader for Muskoka Woods Orientation excursion

16. Science Like science that relates to everyday life? • SNC4E1 – Workplace Science • Prerequisite: gr. 10 applied or locally developed science (SVN3E1)

17. Technology • Offers a wide variety of courses • Most require a prerequisite by grade 12 • Please take note of the Yearbook course: TGG4M1 – prerequisite – TGJ3M1 or AWD3M1

18. Math Course Flow Chart

19. Mathematics • MCT4C1 prerequisite is MCF3M1 or MCR3U1 • Strong MCF3M1 students  MCT4C1  Advanced Functions  Calculus and Vectors • Under 70% in MCR3U1 may also choose MCT4C1 to help prepare them for MHF4U1 • Take dept. grade average recommendations seriously!

20. Arts • All art courses can assist with portfolio development • Music and Dramatic Arts  help with auditions, broadcasting, etc… • All the M-level Arts courses do have grade 11 prerequisites! New course offering! • AMG4M1 – Music: Guitar • Prerequisite: AMG3O1 or previous experience…see Guidance

21. Canadian & World Studies • Offer a wide selection of courses in gr. 12 • Great place to look for alternatives to Mathematics or Sciences • AP Courses: Human Geography and World History Course: European Emphasis. • College bound? CHY4C1 World History & CGU4C1 World Geography

22. Revised course types for CWS • HHS4C1- Families in Canada (college preparation) • Pre-requisite: any C/U/M course in social sciences, humanities, English, or CWS • HNB4M1 – The World of Fashion (university/college preparation) • Pre-requisite: any C/U/M course in social sciences, humanities, English, or CWS

23. Business 2 Interdisciplinary Courses available: • IDC4U1 (Financial Securities)** ** positive feedback from those students who are taking business courses at University – excellent prep • IDC4U2 (Sports and Entertainment Marketing) May take only ONE course that is coded as an IDC ! Note: Accounting and Economics may be recommended for post secondary business programs.

24. Religion • HZT 4U1 – University bound • HRE 4M1 – University bound • HRE 4O1 • – College/Workplace/Apprenticeship • Bound

25. French & International Languages • In our multicultural society, the benefits of having another language such as French, Spanish or Italian are numerous • If you take a language for all 4 years, you will receive a certificate of proficiency

26. Science • Should have strong level 3 in gr. 11 chem, bio, physics if taking gr. 12 • Big mistake taking SBI4U without having completed SCH3U!! • College Physics offered 2013-2014

27. Special Considerations • Course load requirements YOU NEED GRADE 12 - 4U/M COURSES TO APPLY TO UNIVERSITY! • Choose a min. of 7 courses  8 is even better! • Grade 11 marks • Summer school, non-day school courses • Repeating courses

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29. More Info >>>> • Online course selection through Career Cruising • Course Selection Sign Off Sheets: due 2 days after this presentation  Thursday, Feb. 14 • Guidance appointments  we are happy to help

30. Verification time will occur around mid-term • Changes will be accepted up to 10 days after • Classes are based on your selections • CHOOSE VERY CAREFULLY • Changes may not be possible

31. Not 100% sure that you will be returning to SBA next year ?? • Complete your course selection- guarantee a timetable if you do decide to return • School fees will be refunded minus a $15.00 administration fee