WELCOME TO THE GRADE 10 INFORMATION NIGHT

1. WELCOME TO THEGRADE 10 INFORMATION NIGHT PRESENTED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

2. Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve You as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek reward, except that of knowing that I do Your will. Amen!

3. GRADE 10 to 11 MATH PATHWAYS GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 • Academic Academic University University • Applied Applied University/College College College World of work World of work

4. PATHWAYS FOR GRADE 10 APPLIED MATH STUDENTS • Profile of the Learner • Students who: • benefit from hands-on experiences in order to make connections from concrete to abstract • benefit from practical, real life mathematical experiences • often have strengths in linguistics and/or spatial reasoning • require time to develop understanding of concepts Grade 9 MFM 1P Grade 10 MFM 2P Grade 11 Foundations for College Math MBF 3C Grade 11 Functions & Applications MCF 3M Grade 12Math for College Technology MCT 4C Grade 12Data Management MDM 4U Grade 12 Foundations for College Math MAP 4C Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF 4U

5. Profile of the Learner • Student Who: • Make connections from concrete to abstract concepts with ease • Ability to handle pace of delivery of content of Academic/University level courses PATHWAYS FOR GRADE 10 ACADEMIC MATH STUDENTS Grade 9 MPM 1D Grade 9 MPM 1D Grade 10 MPM 2D Grade 10 MPM 2D Grade 11 Functions & Applications MCF 3M Grade 11 Functions MCR 3U1 Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF 4U Gr. 12 Math for College Technology MCT 4C Grade 12 Data Management Grade 12 Data Management MDM 4U Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors MCV 4U Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF 4U

6. GRADE 9 – 12 COURSES • Grade 11 Courses • Compulsory Courses: • English • Religion • Math

7. University Pathways • Bachelor of Fine Arts • Programs: • Dance • Design • Digital Media • Film • Music • Visual Art • Careers • Sound Recording Engineer • Choreographer • Music Therapist • Costume Designer • Entertainment Anchor • Bachelor of Arts • Programs: • English • Criminology • Communication Studies • Creative writing • Public Administration (one “U” math) • Human Resource Management • Language Program • Careers • Social Services • Human resources • Law school • Editors • advertising • Physical and Health Education/Kinesiology • Careers: • Nutrition and dietetics • Occupational therapy • Personal training • Sports injuries management • Physical Therapy • Athletic Administration College Pathways • ArchitecturalTechnology- MAP 4C/MCT 4C; ENG 4C • Construction Engineer - MAP 4C/MCT 4C; ENG 4C • Broadcasting- ENG 4C • Business Administration ENG 4C; MAP 4C

8. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER • Course selections sheets accompanied by the Activity fee of $100.00 DUE: FEBRUARY 20th, 2014 • FEBRUARY 27TH 2014 – Last day to submit course selections • LAST DAY FOR COURSE CHANGES: April 04, 2014

9. SHSM ProgramSpecialist High Skills Major HEALTH AND WELLNESS

10. JEAN VANIERHEALTH AND WELLNESSSPECIALIST HIGH SKILL MAJOR • The SHSM is a Ministry approved program offered to grade 10 students going into grade 11 • This program is open to all workplace, college and university bound students. • The SHSM program allows students to explore and prepare for careers in medicine, health care, teaching, psychology, social work, kinesiology, fitness, food and nutrition, veterinary medicine and much more  • The program is a two year commitment that “bundles” various inter-related courses, including a cooperative education placement.   • While in the program students in grade 11 and 12 earn certifications such as First Aid /CPR and are exposed to various “reach ahead” experiences through facility field trips, guest speakers and visits to colleges and universities • Students who successfully complete the required program components will earn a Red Seal on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma

11. COMPONENT OF SHSM

12. CAREER PATHING AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH SECTOR RED SEAL DIPLOMA FREE CERTIFICATION REACH AHEAD ACTIVITIES MUCH MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE STUDENT?

13. Benefits of Co-opWhy take co-op? • Explore tentative career choices • Gain valuable work experience • Strengthen employment skills through on the job training • Use equipment not available in the school • Make a smoother transition from school to work or postsecondary education • Obtain employment references • Discover personal interest and abilities • Develop confidence and self-reliance • Earn secondary school credits while gaining practical job experience • Possibility of future employment with the company

14. Student Selection Criteria Requirements of Co-op • Be at least 15 years of age in grade 11 • Earned at least 15 credits • Complete a Co-op Educational Application Form • Submit 2 teachers letters of Reference • Successfully complete an interview with a member of the Co-op Department

15. Streams • 70%: minimum recommended grade to continue in the academic/university stream • 60%: minimum recommended grade to continue in the college or M stream SNC1D 9 academic SNC2D 10 academic SBI3U University biology SCH3U University chemistry SPH3U University physics SNC4M Medical Science SCH4U University chemistry SBI4U University biology SPH4U University physics

16. SHSM **Specialist High Skills Major -The college biology & chemistry are both available to those students interested in the health-care SHSM - The SNC4M course is a medical science course which specializes in biotechnology and scientific aspects of Health science

17. SNC4M • Medical technologies • Pathogens and diseases • Nutritional science • Public Health • Biotechnology • Hands on learning and research