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Course Selections 2016-2017 Agenda - Credit Counseling, Compulsory Credits, Options, New Courses, Materials, myBlueprint

Review Credit Counseling Summaries, Compulsory Credit Requirements, Explore Options and New Courses, Access Course Selection Materials, Follow Timeline for Course Selection, Address Questions

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Course Selections 2016-2017 Agenda - Credit Counseling, Compulsory Credits, Options, New Courses, Materials, myBlueprint

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  1. Course Selections 2016-2017

  2. Agenda for Today • Examine Credit Counselling Summaries • Compulsory Credit Requirements • Options and New Courses • Course Selection Materials • myBlueprint for Course Selection • Timeline for Course Selection • Questions

  3. Review information at top of summary including community hours submitted, literacy test status, attendance, etc. • Compulsory credits achieved • Elective credits achieved • Current courses and marks • Credit totals • Plan to have all compulsory credits completed by the end of grade 11 (except for final English credit) Credit Counselling Summaries

  4. A semestered school system can allow students to have more flexibility with their course selections: • Catch up on any courses that you may not have completed • Reach ahead to take courses in the next grade in second semester Semestering

  5. 4 English credits (one from each grade) 1 French 3 Mathematics (at least one in grade 11 or 12) 2 Science 1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History 1 Arts (drama, music, visual arts) 1 Physical Education Civics & Career Studies What You Need to Graduate

  6. Plus one credit from each of the following: Group 1 One of: • an additional English or French credit • a third language credit • a social science & humanities credit • a Canadian and world studies credit • a guidance & career education credit • a co-op education credit What You Need to Graduate

  7. Plus one credit from each of the following: Group 2 One of: • a business studies credit • an additional physical education credit • an additional art credit • an additional French credit • a co-op education credit What You Need to Graduate

  8. Plus one credit from each of the following: Group 3 One of: • a grade 11 or 12 science credit • a technological education credit • a computer studies credit • an additional French credit • a co-op education credit ** a maximum of two co-op credits and two French credits may count as compulsory credits ** What You Need to Graduate

  9. Grade 9 students selecting grade 10 courses must select the following five compulsory credits: • English (ENG2D1 or ENG2P1 or ENG2L1) • Math (MPM2D1 or MFM2P1 or MAT2L1) • Science (SNC2D1 or SNC2P1) • History (CHC2D1 or CHC2P1 or CHC2L1) • Civics & Career Studies (CHV201/GLC2O1 = CIVCAR) Plus three optional credits Compulsory Courses: Grade 910

  10. Grade 10 students selecting grade 11 courses must select the following two compulsory credits: • English (ENG3U1 or ENG3C1 or ENG3E1) • Math (MCR3U1 or MCF3M1 or MBF3C1 or MEL3E1) Plus six optional credits including any other compulsory credits they haven’t already completed or aren’t taking currently. ** Grade 11 students will be expected to carry 8 subjects. ** Compulsory Courses: Grade 10 11

  11. Grade 11 or 12 students selecting grade 12 courses must select the following compulsory credit: • English (ENG4C1 or ENG4U1) Plus at least five optional credits. Students are expected to carry at least six credits unless they are returning grade 12 students who plan to attend for only first semester (they must select at least three courses). Remember that if you plan to apply to university six grade 12 U/M courses are required for admission. ** We encourage grade 12 students to select 8 subjects. ** Compulsory Courses: Grade 11 12

  12. Grade 12 students that are not returning are asked to update their plans in myBlueprint by selecting one of the following NOTRET options: • Apprenticeship (NOTREA) • College (NOTREC) • University (NOTREU) • Workplace (NOTREW) • New school (NOTRET) • Not graduating – unsure of plans (NOTRET) Students are encouraged to complete their IPP (Individual Pathways Plan) in myBlueprint before graduation including an ‘exit survey’ that has been added by the TDSB. Graduating Grade 12 Students

  13. If you are currently a grade 12 student and plan to return for an additional semester or year you must see your vice-principal for permission to attend. Ask your VP to sign your ‘Course Selection Sign-Off Sheet’ for confirmation. • You are required to select a minimum of 6 credits if you are planning to return for a full year and 3 credits if you plan to attend for a semester. • Be sure to submit your courses on-line through myBlueprint by the due date (February 26) or you will not be guaranteed a placement at ECI for September. Returning Grade 12 Students

  14. Optional Credits & New Courses It is very important to attend the Option Fair on February 18 to learn more about course selections and especially the new courses that will be available for next year. Plan ahead and decide which courses you are going to learn more about during the Option Fair.

  15. Options: Arts

  16. Options: Business & Computer Studies

  17. Options: Canadian & World Studies

  18. Options: English & ESL

  19. Options: Moderns

  20. Options: Guidance & Special Education

  21. Options: Health & Physical Education

  22. Options: Mathematics

  23. Math Pathways MHF4U MCV4U MCR3U MPM1D MPM2D MDM4U MCF3M MCT4C MFM1P MFM2P MBF3C MCT 4C not offered at ECI – night school May take transfer course to move from 1P to 2D math MAP4C MEL4E MEL3E MAT1L MAT2L

  24. Options: Science

  25. Options: Social Science & the Humanities

  26. Options: Technology

  27. Options: Co-op Students must complete an application in order to be enrolled in a co-op course.

  28. Co-op: Specialist High Skills Major • The Manufacturing Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a program at ECI that allows students to focus on the manufacturing sector by completing a specific bundle of courses (including co-op) while earning their diploma. • Successful students earn a Red Seal on their diploma. • See your guidance counsellor and manufacturing teacher for more information. • Program specific details are provided in the Course Calendar.

  29. Co-op: Dual Credits • For students interested in completing a college credit while they are still in secondary school. • No cost to the student – if you think that college might be your pathway this is a great way to try it out. • Students within a 2, 3, or 4 credit co-op course may be enrolled in a dual credit program (or students without co-op with permission). • Students attend their college course once per week (in the afternoon) during their co-op class. • See a co-op teacher or your guidance counsellor for more information.

  30. e-Learning • ECI is not able to offer all the available Ministry of Education courses – but students may complete a course online through TDSB e-Learning • e-Learning courses are considered one of your 4 possible ‘day school’ courses each semester • Usually grade 11 and 12 courses are offered and often courses that are cancelled at our school are available through e-Learning

  31. e-Learning (continued) • Examples to consider include grade 12 economics (CIA4U), earth & space science (SES4U), and science & society (SNC4M) … etc. • Registration for next year will likely start in May for both semester 1 and 2 courses • More information can be found online at www.tdsb.on.ca/elearning • Students should be fairly computer literate and able to work independently

  32. Course Selection Materials • ECI Option Sheet • ‘Choices’ Course Selection & Planning Guide • ECI Course Calendar Booklet • Option Fair (February 18) • IPP (Individual Pathways Planning) Worksheet • Teachers • Guidance Counsellor

  33. ‘Choices’ Course Selection & Planning Guide • Grade 9 and 10 students will receive the ‘Choices: Secondary Schools Course Selection & Planning Guide’ which contains a selection of information on TDSB policies and programs. This booklet contains an insert called the ‘Planning Guide’. • Grade 11 and 12 students will only receive the ‘Planning Guide’ which contains information on diploma requirements, program pathways and planning, and instructions on completing your online course selection using ‘myBlueprint’.

  34. Using myBlueprint to Select Courses • All students are expected to submit their options online using ‘myBlueprint’. • Students who haven’t already created a ‘myBlueprint’ account must do so. Please see your guidance counsellor or a librarian for assistance. • Instructions for creating an account and submitting courses are detailed in the ‘Choices Planning Guide’. • Courses can be submitted online from February 19-26. • Course selections can only be submitted ONCE.

  35. Using myBlueprint to Select Courses • After you have submitted your selections you will be asked to confirm and print your ‘Course Selection Sign-Off Sheet’. This sheet must be signed by a parent/guardian before you hand it in. • Make sure you have the appropriate teacher initial any enriched course selections. • There is a place where you can add any special notes to your guidance counsellor (ie. planning to take a course in the summer).

  36. Advice from Student Services • attend the Option Fair with a plan to visit four programs that you need more information about • drop in to speak to a co-op teacher (Ms. Gonya or Ms. Stapleton) to ask questions about placements • ask your teachers about the courses they teach and any recommendations they may have for a course and/or level

  37. More Advice from Student Services CHOOSE CAREFULLY • research your choices carefully … especially decisions that may impact your grade 12 course options • research now … avoid disappointment later as there may not be opportunities to change options in September

  38. Timelines for Course Selection February 9, 10, 11, 2016 • course selection assemblies February 18, 2016 • option fair February 19 - 26, 2016 • ‘myBlueprint’ window is open for course selections

  39. Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) • Students are expected to document their learning in education and career/life planning through their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) using the following four areas of learning: • Who am I? - Knowing Yourself • What are my opportunities? – Exploring Opportunities • Who do I want to become? - Making Decisions & Setting Goals • What is my plan for achieving my goals? - Achieving Goals & Making Transitions • myBlueprint can help students in each grade work through the annual IPP expectations • Refer to the IPP Worksheet for your grade level

  40. Questions If you are planning for post-secondary studies, useful websites include: www.myblueprint.ca – educational & career planning website www.ontariocolleges.ca – Ontario college website www.electronicinfo.ca – Ontario university information website

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