Course Selection Planning

1. Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School Course Selection Planning Students Entering Grade 12

2. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions You will submit electronically and a paper copy to your homeroom teacher Due date is: FEBRUARY 19, 2015

3. Course Selections Require Planning & Teacher Support • Choose Wisely! • Seek Advice! • YOURcourse selections determine the timetable!

4. Full Time Student Status In Grade 12, PETHS students are required to carry a minimum of SEVEN (7) courses over both semesters

5. Diploma Requirements

6. 18 Compulsory Credits

7. Compulsory Credits (cont’d) • Group 1:English (including the OSSLC), French as a second language, classical languages, international languages, Native languages, Canadian and world studies, Native studies, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education. • Group 2:French as a second language, the arts, business studies, health and physical education, cooperative education • Group 3:French as a second language, science(grade 11 or 12), computer studies, technological education, cooperative education

8. Grade 12 Course Selection French Immersion • English • Français – FIF4UF or FIF4OF You must have a total of 10 credits in French to receive the French Immersion Certificate

9. Tracking Diploma Requirements • Refer to your Credit Counselling Summary • Use the Educational Planning Chart available online – available on the Trudeau Pages Website

10. English Program

11. French Immersion Program

13. Course Types in Gr. 11/12

14. New Courses • Grade 11 Visual Arts for French Immersion, AVI 3M1 (Arts – Visual Arts) • Grade 11 Visual Arts - Ceramics, AWC 3O1 (Arts - Visual Arts) • Grade 12 Visual Arts - Painting, AWN 4M1 (Arts - Visual Arts) • Grade 12 World History Since the Fifteenth Century for French Immersion, CHY 4UF (History) • Grade 11 Media Arts for French Immersion EMS 3OF (English)

15. New Courses • Beginner’s Mandarin, LKMBD1 (Modern and International Languages) • Grade 12 Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership for French Immersion, PLF 4MF (Physical Education) • Grade 12 Technological Design in the Twenty-First Century, TDJ 401 (Technology) • Grade 11 Computer Engineering Technology, TEJ 3M1 (Computer Studies) • Grade 11 Hairstyling and Aesthetics, TXJ 3E1 (Technology)

16. Pathways to Opportunity College Work Community Living School International Travel/Education Apprenticeship University Which path will you choose?

17. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Arts & Culture, Business & Health and Wellness Speak with Mr. Annett or Ms. Diep for more details

18. SHSM Recognition

19. Why take Advanced Placement? • Designed for highly motivated students • Achievement– earn credit or advanced placement at University • Preparation – develop better study habits, improve writing skills, sharpen problem solving and critical thinking skills • Confidence – tackle academic challenges

20. Advanced Placement Courses AP Courses Available • ENG3UE - Language and Composition • ENG4UE - Literature and Composition • FIF4UE - French Immersion • MCV4UE - Calculus AB • SCH4UE - Chemistry Pre AP Courses Available • MCR3UE - Functions • SCH3UE - Chemistry For more information contact Ms. Yam, AP Coordinator

21. Cooperative Education • This program is for students going to university, college, apprenticeship or work. • Allows students to earn grade 11 or 12 credits in a workplace setting while exploring a career of their choice. • Two co-op credits can be counted towards the compulsory groups.

22. College Delivered Dual Credit • Dual Credit courses are for Grade 11 & 12 students. As well, SHSM and OYAP students may receive some industry-specific certifications in Dual Credit courses. • As ministry-approved courses, Dual Credits allow students (while they are still in secondary school), to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or an apprenticeship certification

23. Dual Credit College Partners with YRDSB • Centennial College • Fleming College • Georgian College • Seneca College • George Brown College • Humber College

24. Prerequisite Planning

25. Prerequisite Planning for Post-Secondary Learning • Colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions also have prerequisites for entry to their programs • Check program admission requirements carefully – they are not the same at all institutions.

26. THE DESTINATIONS • Students in Ontario have many options for post secondary training. • You can choose from 28 colleges, 19 universities, hundreds of private career colleges and over 100 apprenticeship opportunities.

28. College Admission Guidelines • High school diploma required • Additional requirements, such as interview • English entrance test, Math test, portfolio, etc. • Health/Science programs may require 12 Math • Consult specific college programs for entrance requirements

29. UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma required • English – ENG4U1 • Six Gr. 12 “U” and/or “M” courses • Check individual university program prerequisites • Non-academic requirements such as Personal Statement of Experience, Supplemental Application Form, Portfolio, Interview, etc.

31. Applying to PostSecondary Schools Outside of Ontario • U.S. Fair • Go Abroad Fair • Individual Websites

32. Planning –the IPP? • A web-based Individual Pathways Plan – accessible on any computer or smart phone. • A planning tool which documents your education and career and life plans • A tool to help students explore and develop pathway planning

33. IPP • https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=J-l9oaXY0ss

34. How Do You Access the IPP? • Go to: www.careercruising.com • Student Log-in: YORK- Student # • Password: Birthdate (month/day/year) e.g. “May, 23, 1998” would be “05231998”

35. Choose IPP

36. Click on: “Career Cruising – Secondary Course Selection”

37. Click on: “Grade 6-12…course planner”

38. Log In to Your Course Planner Enter Your Student Number First time you login, your password is your birthday. If you have changed your password last year, it will be what you changed it to.

42. Alternate Courses You must choose 2 Alternate courses • Choose these in the same way you choose the Elective courses • Your Alternates WILLbe used if your Elective courses do not work in your timetable – CHOOSE WISELY!!!

43. “Other Credit” Box • On the planner there is a box labelled “Other Credit” • Use this if you plan on taking a course at summer school You are not registered for Summer School • You will still need to register inApril/May

44. RED AND BLUE CIRCLES The blue circle will give you additional information about the course The red circle prevents you from submitting the course form

45. Submitting Your Course Selection

46. Not returning next year:

47. Not Returning Next Year: • complete the required information • submit electronically • print a copy • parent and student signs • hand it in to the homeroom teacher

48. Need Help or Have Questions? • Please see a Guidance Counsellor! • Go www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca and see the online tutorial • GOOD LUCK!!