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Course Selection Information Session

Course Selection Information Session. Agenda. Career Planning Useful Websites FAQs Panel Enrichment, Advanced Placement & SHSM French Immersion Math Pathways Q & A. Graduation Requirements. 18 COMPULORY CREDITS 4 credits in English 3 credits in mathematics 2 credits in science

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Course Selection Information Session

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  1. Course SelectionInformation Session

  2. Agenda Career Planning Useful Websites FAQs Panel • Enrichment, Advanced Placement & SHSM • French Immersion • Math Pathways Q & A

  3. Graduation Requirements 18 COMPULORY CREDITS • 4 credits in English • 3 credits in mathematics • 2 credits in science • 1 credit in Canadian history • 1 credit in Canadian geography • 1 credit in arts • 1 credit in health and physical education • 1 credit in French as a second language • 0.5 credit in career studies • 0.5 credit in civics

  4. Graduation Requirements Plus one credit from each of the following groups: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native Language, or a classical/international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance education, or cooperative education 1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies or French as a second language, or cooperative education 1 additional credit in science (Gr.11or 12), or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies or cooperative education In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete: • 12 optional credits • 40 hours of community involvement activities • the provincial literacy requirement in Grade 10

  5. Volunteer Experience 40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/124a.html • “The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities.” • -Ontario Ministry of Education • HELP YOUR NEIGHBOURS • HELP YOUR COMMUNITY • HELP YOUR SCHOOL AND/OR OTHER SCHOOLS

  6. Career Planning EXPLORE and RESEARCH your opportunities

  7. Where Do I Look? FIND YOUR CAREER:www.careercruising.com Username: Nepean Password: Knights Career Cruising is designed to help your students plan their future. With exceptional assessment tools, detailed occupation profiles and comprehensive post-secondary education information, students move seamlessly through the career exploration and planning process. Each student has an individualized portfolio where they can save assessments and build their resume!

  8. Where Do I Look? FIND YOUR UNIVERSITY:www.electronicinfo.ca E-Info compiles information on all Ontario Universities. It provides information on programs, residences, scholarships and more! When you click on the “Areas of Study Chart” you can choose yourdesired schools and program choices andCOMPAREthem!

  9. Where Do I Look? FIND YOUR COLLEGE:www.ontariocolleges.ca Find out more about each of Ontario’s 28 public colleges and where their campuses are located. Search from thousands of programs to find the ones that are right for you!

  10. Where Do I Look? FIND YOUR TRADE:www.tradeability.ca Depending on you  - the type of person you are,  your life-long goals, and the type of contribution you want to make, becoming a person in a skilled trade can be the gateway to a fulfilling life. “Tradeability” is a single point of access for information on the skilled trades. Think outside the cubicle!

  11. Where Do I Look? FIND YOUR WORKPLACE:www.ottawa.johnhoward.ca/jhoyerc.html For those Students wishing to enter directly into the Workforce after High School Graduation, The Ottawa Youth Employment Resource Centre is an Excellent Resource. • Resource room open to the public (of all ages) with 11 computers. • Job postings, Employer Hiring Fairs, and career assessments are all available. • Individual employment counselling for youth between 16 and 24 years of age. • Job placement services (paid on the job training).

  12. Where Do I Look? FIND YOUR AWARDS:www.nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com Create an account and find information on thousands of scholarships, grants and cash awards – all in one place, and always up to date.

  13. Where Do I Look? DEVELOP SELF AWARENESS:JVIS in Grade 11 It provides a detailed snapshot of your interests and how they relate to the world of study and work. It will focus your search for professional and academic satisfaction. Grade 11 students are given the opportunity to complete the JVIS.

  14. Where Do I Look? FIND A FUTURE JOB:www.jobfutures.ca Completing this quiz assists you in determining your areas of interest by helping you identify the degree to which you enjoy working with data/information, people or things; provides you with lists of occupations that match your results and enables you to explore Job Futures to obtain information about those occupations that interest you.

  15. WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION www.careercruising.com username: nepean, password: knights http://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com https://twitter.com/NHS_StuServices www.jobfutures.ca www.onwin.ca www.osca.ca www.canlearn.ca WEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERS www.edu.gov.on.ca/skills.html www.tradeability.ca www.careersintrades.ca www.apprenticetrades.ca www.promotingskilledtrades.com COLLEGE www.ontariocolleges.ca www.gotocollege.ca UNIVERSITY www.electronicinfo.ca www.degreesindemand.ca www.oncampus.macleans.ca/education/rankings www.schoolfinder.com SCHOLARSHIPS www.studentawards.com www.canlearn.ca www.scholarshipscanada.com www.electronicinfo.ca www.millenniumscholarships.ca Resources…

  16. FAQ’S • If I drop math after grade 11, can I still go to university? Do I need 90’s to get into university? • Yes, if you drop math after grade 11 you can still go to university. No, you do not need 90’s to get into university. Post-secondary program requirements vary between institutions……research will be required, meet with your counsellor! • How many French credits do I need to get my Immersion/Extended certificate? • To complete the Bilingual Certificate you need 10 French credits. To complete the Extended French Certificate you need 7. • If I change my mind, can I switch my courses after the semester begins? • No guarantees! It’s very difficult because space is limited due to class size restrictions. Requests can be made during the first few days of the semester. • Can I change my schedule to get a different teacher or be with my friends? • No

  17. FAQ’S • What happens if I fail a class? • If you fail a class you have the following options: Teacher recommended Credit Recovery, E-learning Courses, Night School, or Summer School. • Where can I get a tutor? • Come to Student Services. We have a list of available tutors. • Where can I get my community service hours? • A list of approved activities is listed at www.ocdsb.ca. If an activity is not on the list, the student must obtain our principal’s permission for it to count. The community service hours must occur outside of normal instructional time. Come to Student Services and check our “Volunteer Hours” board for ideas. • I’m struggling with a private issue, where can I get help? • You can talk with a Guidance Counsellor or Social Worker in Student Services regarding any issue. This is a confidential space, unless yourself or someone else is in danger of harm.

  18. FAQ’S • If I get a really bad mark or fail a class, can I remove it from my transcript later? • No. You would have to get permission to drop the course before the last drop date (five days after the midterm)….otherwise it remains on your official transcript of courses (full disclosure). • What happens if I’m put on a waiting list for a class? • Our policy is first come, first serve. When, and if, the spot opens up a counsellor will contact you to make the timetable change. • What happens to my IEP when I go to University or College? • Your IEP will follow you throughout your University or College career. Institutions will require a recent Psycho-educational Assessment (within 4-5 years). Every post-secondary institution has a Centre for Students with Disabilities to help. Contact them directly to ensure that your required services will be in place. • If I go away for a semester on exchange, will I be behind in my credits? • Not necessarily. It’s a good idea to take a reach ahead summer school course to make up the difference.

  19. FAQ’S Course Selections : Timelines • Student Presentations: February 13-15th • Course Information Evening: Feb.12th • Course Selections Due: March 1st • Deadline for Course Changes: May 3rd • Timetable is built for 2013-14: mid-May

  20. Math Enrichment Panel Discussion French

  21. Enrichment Enrichment Opportunties Nepean High School strives for excellence in education, providing enriching opportunities for all students to develop passion and commitment. Whether this be in curricular activities or extracurricular activities, participation in enriching experiences develops a life-long mindset and drive to excel. Nepean offers formal enriched and Advanced Placement courses, as well as a wide range of embedded enrichment experiences in courses and extracurricular activities designed to enhance the various interests and learning needs of our student body. • Drama: Children’s Theatre, Cappies, Musicals • Clubs and Volunteering • Music Ensembles • Math, Science, and French Contests • Athletic Teams • Enrichment at Universities • International Field Trips • Integrated Courses • Knightwatch Newspaper and Yearbook • Co-operative Education • Hosting International Students and Teachers • Participation in International Research

  22. Enrichment Enriched Courses theoretical with greater depth of coverage • Enriched • same curriculum, same final exam as academic course • move quicker through the curriculum • this is for exceptional students with a keen interest in a particular subject • Students considering an Enriched course must have strength in the chosen subject area(s) and may be required to complete a challenge test. • work is different, not more homework • teacher adds activities which enhance instruction Placement based on achievement and merit

  23. AP at Nepean H.S. Enrichment • Started in 2004-2005 • Students may take courses in grades 11 and 12 to prepare for AP exams in: Biology Calculus AB Chemistry English European History French Language Physics Placement based on: Achievement Merit PSAT

  24. How does AP work? Enrichment • Students takes AP courses in grades 11 and 12 that include additional course material to prepare them for the AP exam, usually written in May of the grade 12 year. • AP exams test material that has similarities with first year university courses. • Students who excel in grades 9 and 10 who are looking for a challenge may consider selecting AP courses in grade 11. • Students are advised to complete the PSAT test in their grade 10 year which gives an indication of potential success in AP exams. • Following the mid-term report in April, counsellors will review student achievement and PSAT scores to identify AP course participants.

  25. Enrichment WHY SHOULD STUDENTS TAKE AP? 1. Enrichment & Challenge 2. Enhancement of Individual Strengths 3. Active learners 4. A step ahead at University 5. Advanced Placement/Credit/increased options at University 6. Admissions Process OUAC Application form: HAVE YOU ALREADY WRITTEN OR DO YOU INTEND TO WRITE AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM BY JUNE OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR? AP courses are recognized by 90% of post secondary institutions in North America 7. International Recognition AP courses are recognized in over 600 universities in 45 countries around the world.

  26. Enrichment

  27. Math Pathways (Math) Academic MPM1D Applied MFM1P Essential MAT1L Academic Enriched MPM1DE 9 Academic MPM2D Applied MFM2P Academic Enriched MPM2DE Essential MAT2L 10 Pre – AP Functions MCR3U7 Functions MCR3U Function Applications MCF3M Foundations for College Math MBF3C Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL3E 11 AP - Advanced Functions MHF4UR Advanced Functions MHF4U 12 Math for College Technology MCT4C Foundations for College Math MAP4C Work and Everyday Life MEL4E AP Calculus and Vectors MCV4UR Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Math of Data Management MDM4U

  28. Math Nepean Math Pathways 9  10 Academic Enriched MPM1DE Essential MAT1L Academic MPM1D Applied MDM1P gr. 9 + 75% Essential MAT2L + 70% Applied MDM2P gr.10 + 80% Academic MPM2D Academic Enriched MPM2DE

  29. Math Nepean Math Pathways 10  11 Essential MAT2L Academic Enriched MPM2DE Academic MPM2D Applied MDM2P gr.10 + 75% Math for Everyday Life MEL3E + 75% + 70% Foundations for College Math MBF3C + 80% Function Applications MCF3M gr.11 Functions MCR3U Pre – AP Functions MCR3Ur Data Management MDM4U

  30. Math Nepean Math Pathways 11  12 Pre – AP Functions MCR3Ur Math for Everyday Life MEL3E Functions MCR3U Function Applications MCF3M Foundations for College Math MBF3C gr.11 + 75% + 75% Foundations for College Math MAP4C + 80% Math of Data Management MDM4U gr.12 Advanced Functions MHF4U Work and Everyday Life MEL4E AP Calculus MHF4Ur MCV4Ur Calculus and Vectors MCV4U

  31. French French Immersion • French Immersion Certificate • Nepean students who pursue French Immersion certification are expected to take at least 10 courses from the Immersion course offerings between grades 9 – 12 (four compulsory French Language courses and six other courses taught in French). Other than the compulsory French Language course, students have a variety of courses to choose from in Science, Social Science and Humanities. Nepean’s Immersion program is exceptionally strong, and a number of our students also write the AP French exam at the grade 11 or 12 level, participate in the Board wide «Concours d’art oratoire» and the «Concours de français» which is jointly sponsored by the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. • A certificate in Extended French may also be granted if the student has successfully completed the sequence of four French language courses and three other courses taught in French.

  32. French French Immersion • Delf (Diplôme d’études en langue française) • For the past four years, Nepean students have been taking full advantage of this great opportunity that the OCDSB has offered them to have their level of French proficiency evaluated and internationally recognized with this diploma. Indeed, the Board has been leading a pilot project for the Ontario Ministry of Education to examine and consider the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and the DELF for use in Ontario schools. Grade 12 students in Core French and in French Immersion have challenged the test level of their choice and have been extremely successful and have earned the diploma issued by the Centre international d’études pédagogiques, France, which is sure to be an asset in their future.

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