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COURSE SELECTION FOR 2017-2018

Help grade 10 students choose their grade 11 courses by doing research, consulting with parents and teachers, considering graduation and post-secondary admission requirements, and exploring accelerated and trade programs.

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COURSE SELECTION FOR 2017-2018

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  1. COURSE SELECTION FOR 2017-2018 Grade 10s choosing their Grade 11 courses

  2. CHOOSING COURSES • Do your RESEARCH! • Make realistic choices • Consult with parents/guardians, teachers and guidance counsellor • Be sure to consider courses: • required for graduation • required for admission to Post Secondary programs and/or • that will support your career plans

  3. CREDIT HISTORY/OSSD DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS • Complete Community Service and submit • Literacy Test requirement • Check your credit history /requirements 16 credits by June

  4. LEARN ABOUT COURSES • Read “Student Friendly” course descriptions on the DSSS website OR on myBlueprint • Talk to the teachers in specific subject areas. • Speak with your Guidance Counsellor.

  5. What LEVEL should I select? • Current academic achievement • Realistic post secondary pathway What do I need to apply to post-secondary programs?

  6. Select courses based on your strengths, interests and post secondary goals. Jobs People Do Username: PEELJPDPassword: PDSB

  7. Unsure of your post-secondary plan? Need some help? ACTIVITY RESULTS Review Matches Complete the surveys

  8. Interested in a Trade? • Consider Co-operative Education • Two credit- COP 2XC or • Four credit- COP 4XC • Placement to explore interests- Experiential Learning Opportunity • OYAP – Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs are available • Dual credit programs • Accelerated OYAP programs * Found on myBlueprint under GUIDANCE courses

  9. ACCELERATED OYAP OPPORTUNITIES • Automotive Technician • Baker • Cook • Electrician • Plumber • HVAC (Air Conditioning) • Truck and Coach Technician • Carpenter • Construction • Hairstylist

  10. Locally Developed Math MAT 2L0 Locally Developed MEL 3E0 Gr. 11 Workplace MEL 4E0 Gr. 12 Workplace Students may consider transitioning from MAT 2LO to MFM 1P0 in specific cases. Consult your Teacher and Guidance Counsellor

  11. Grade 10 Applied Math MCV 4U0 Gr. 12 Calculus Vectors MDM 4U0 Gr. 12 Data Management MCF 3M0 Gr. 11 Mixed MFM 2P0 Gr. 10 Applied MCT 4C0 Gr. 12 Technology MHF 4U0 Gr. 12 Advanced Functions MBF 3C0 Gr. 11 College MAP 4C0 Gr. 12 Foundations We only recommend MFM 2P0 to MCF 3MO if achievement is 85% or above in MFM 2P0. It is also possible to move from MCF 3M0 to MCR 3UO in some cases. Consultation required.

  12. Grade 10 Academic Math MDM 4U0 Gr. 12 Data Management MCF 3M0 Gr. 11 Mixed MCT 4C0 Gr. 12 Technology MHF 4U0 Gr. 12 Advanced Functions MPM 2D0 Gr. 10 Academic MCR 3U0 Gr. 11 University MHF 4U0 Gr. 12 Advanced Functions MCV 4U0 Gr. 12 Calculus and Vectors 1. We recommend MPM 2DO to MCR 3U0 if functioning at as a Level 3 / 4 in grade 2. It is also possible to move from MCF 3M0 to MCR 3UO in some cases. Consultation required.

  13. TIMETABLE CHANGES? Impossible or difficult to change courses once you start school. • Timetable is built based on student choices. • A change disrupts teachers and their classes. Change of mind about optional courses WILL NOT be considered! Be certain about courses you are choosing!

  14. Summer School Info • Failed a course? You may be eligible for a 2 week make up course in Summer School • Want to improve your understanding of a course you passed? 4 week Summer School course • Summer co-op is a great option to earn 2 credits in the summer! • Summer school information – will be available earlier this year compared to previous years! BE sure to check Guidance starting in FEBRUARY. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY!!

  15. Forgot your password…Don’t worry! You can now access your myBlueprintaccount straight from your “BYOD PAGE”

  16. Simply under the “Resource” tab select “myBlueprint” chicklet

  17. STEP: 1 Go to High School STEP: 2 ADD courses WARNING! If an X appears ENSURE are able to take the course. Make sure you have the pre-requisite?

  18. STEP: 3 SUBMIT IMPORTANT! Be sure to review your selections before submitting! You will not be able to revise without seeking assistance from Guidance.

  19. CONFIRM & PRINT Need to get the SIGN OFF SHEET signed before submitting to Guidance

  20. Course Selection OPENS: Monday December 12th 2016 Course Selection CLOSES: Friday December 23rd 2016

  21. Future Pathway- do your homework! www.ontariocolleges.ca www.electronicinfo.ca www.apprenticesearch.com www.oyap.com Hardcopy of courses can be picked up in Student Services if needed.

  22. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Sports R.I.S.E. This program is for students interested in post secondary studies or a career area related to sports.

  23. SHSM Sports (R.I.S.E.) This program has specific criteria. 1. Credit/Course information: • COP 2X: 2 Credits Co-op in a sport related field • 4 credits in a physical education or sports focused courses • ‘Package’ of courses must be completed in grades 11 and 12 courses Including the following recommended courses: • PLF 4MH- Grade 11 students • PPL 4OH- Grade 12 students

  24. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Sports continued • Experiential learning (job shadowing, guest speakers, Raptors/Argos career forum) • Reach ahead experiences (post secondary field trips to kinesiology labs, post secondary tours) • Certifications (first aid, CPR, WHMIS, sports injury taping and wrapping, personal training)

  25. SHSM Sports Program Application Application forms available today & return to PE Department by: Friday, December 23rd! Results of your application will be communicated to successful applicants by January 12th.

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