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Choosing Courses for returning grade 12 students

Choosing Courses for returning grade 12 students. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School. Coming Back for a 5 th Year. You are welcome to come back for a 5 th year as long as you are committed to your education and work hard in class.

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Choosing Courses for returning grade 12 students

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  1. Choosing Courses for returning grade 12 students Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School

  2. Coming Back for a 5th Year • You are welcome to come back for a 5th year as long as you are committed to your education and work hard in class. • If you are not sure what your plans are for next year, it would be best to pick courses just in case.

  3. Not Coming Back? • Please select “Not Returning” on the online course selection form. • Select your destination and print the form off and hand it in to your homeroom teacher.

  4. Life After Holy Cross • As you pick courses, you must remember to select courses that will allow you to reach your next step. Your options are: • College • University • Apprenticeship • World of work

  5. What will I do after HCC? Research, Research, Research … • Interest questionnaires and assessment tools • Internet sites • Talk to friends, family and community • Talk with your guidance counsellor • Visit campuses • Job shadowing • Part time work • Volunteering • Cooperative education • OYAP

  6. Research, Research, Research… Data Collection Consult Family Friends Community Teachers Guidance Counsellor Career Cruising www.careercruising.com Apprenticeship www.apprenticetrades.ca www.apprenticeship.com eINFO www.electronicinfo.ca Ontario Universities Application Centre www.ouac.on.ca Ontario Colleges www.ontariocolleges.ca Other government sites

  7. Research, Research, Research… Experiential Learning In School Work Experience Part Time Job Volunteer in Parish, Community and School Job Shadowing Cooperative Education OYAP Dual Credits Specialist High Skills Majors

  8. Course Levels Grade 12 courses are Destination Based • Open • University • College • Mixed College/University • Workplace

  9. Colleges Require: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) • Successful completion of Grade 12 prerequisite courses, including Grade 12 English, with a minimum mark of 60% or more (check college calendars or online college sites). • Colleges are looking for ENG4C or ENG4U • In most cases, no bonus points are given for 4U

  10. Universities Require: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) • Successful completion of six Grade 12 ‘U’ or ‘M’ credits including prerequisite courses for specific faculties/programs (check calendars or online university sites). Each program identifies a minimum entrance average. • All universities require ENG4U.

  11. Apprenticeships Strongly Recommend: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) • Successful completion of some senior subjects related to the apprenticeship, plus senior English, Mathematics, Science • Registering with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities through your co-op placement • An employer with certified trades people

  12. School to Work Requires: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) • Exit Plan which may include community organizations like Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) or Fanshawe Job Connects • Resume

  13. Online Course Selection • Again this year, courses will be online. • The link can be found on the HCC home page.

  14. Courses (Optional) • You have many options. Please take the time to go online to read over your course options and discuss your course selections with your teachers, and parents • Please note that if you are repeating a course, you will not receive a new credit, just a different mark. Colleges and Universities will see both marks. Some universities will take the average of the two • Arts: Drama ADD 3O, ADA4M or ADF4M Director’s Craft; Visual Arts AVI4M or Drawing or Painting; Music AMU4M or Vocal AVM4M

  15. Visual Arts Grade 9 – AVI 1O Grade 10 – AVI 2O Grade 11 – AVI 3M Grade 12 – AVI 4M – AWM 4M Portfolio

  16. Music Instrumental Grade 9 – AMU 1O Grade 10 – AMU 20 Grade 11 – AMU 3M Grade 12 – AMU 4M Vocal Grade 9 – AMV 1O Grade 10 – AMV 20 Grade 11 – AMV 3M Grade 12 – AMV 4M

  17. Drama Grade 9 – ADA 1O Grade 10 – ADA 2O Grade 11 – ADA 3M – ADD 3O Tech Theatre Grade 12 – ADA 4M – ADF 4M Director’s Craft

  18. Technical Theatre 1 Drama 2 Credits + 1 Construction =

  19. Theatre Management

  20. Set Construction

  21. Prop Building

  22. Lighting

  23. Sound

  24. Costumes

  25. Be part of next year’s show Working behind the scenes Having tons of fun Choose Tech Theater

  26. Make an awesome timetable Choose Arts Visual Arts Music Drama

  27. Courses (Optional) • Business BAT4M Financial Accounting Principles, BBB4M International Business Fundamentals • Canadian and World Studies CLN4U Canadian and International Law, CHY4U World History SINCE the 15th Century, CGW4U World Issues: A Geographical Analysis • Computer Studies ICS4U Computer and Information Science • Cooperative Education COP4X. If you are planning on an apprenticeship this is a great way to get started. • English EMS 3O (new!) Media Studies • Health & Physical Education PPL4OF. PPL4OM Healthy Active Living, PAF4O Personal and Fitness Activities, PSE4U Exercise Science

  28. Courses (Optional) • Interdisciplinary Studies IDC4U Peer Tutoring (eLearning) • International Languages FSF4U French, LWOAD, LWOBD first and second level Portuguese • Mathematics MAP4C Foundations For College Mathematics, MCT4C Mathematics for College Technology, MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management, MHF4U Advanced Functions, MCV Calculus and Vectors (CHECK THE PATHWAYS CHART TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PREREQUISITES) • Science SNC4E (new!) Science, SBI4U University Biology, SCH4U University Chemistry, SCH4C College Chemistry, SPH4U University Physics, SPH4C College Physics, SES4U Earth and Space Science (CHECK THE PATHWAYS CHART TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PREREQUISITES) • Social Sciences & Humanities HHS4U Families in a Diverse Society, HFA 4C Nutrition and Health

  29. Technological Education • Communication Technology TGJ4M, Yearbook TGG4M, TGI4M Interactive New Media and Animation • Construction Technology TCJ4C • Design Technology TDJ4M • Manufacturing Technology TMJ4C • Transportation Technology TTJ4C and TTJ4E (new!) Vehicle Maintenance

  30. Forget Your Password? • Click on: Forgot my username and/or password • Enter your board assigned email • Login in to retrieve your password

  31. Many bursaries and scholarships go “unawarded” as students don’t apply Paying for Your Education • Part-time job • Education Savings • Bursaries (a cash award that is based primarily on financial need, but academic standing may also be considered) • Scholarships (academic achievement, volunteer work etc) www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com

  32. All HCC Students have a board email account Log in at: www.live.caUsername:your six digit student number followed by @365.ldcsb.on.ca (e.g. 123456@365.ldcsb.on.ca)Password:your 10 digit phone number (e.g. 51955512234)

  33. Paying For Your Education • Loans (borrowed funds that must be paid back, often with interest) Bank Loans OSAP – Ontario Student Assistance Program http://osap.gov.on.ca Every student should apply for OSAP regardless of financial situation!! Listen to the announcements regarding financial aid information.

  34. Research Your Financial Plan • Talk with your family. • Visit the guidance office. • Listen to morning announcements. • Search online scholarships and bursaries. • Search post secondary institutions’ websites and financial aid publications. • Go to your local bank and discuss options.

  35. Be Realistic Check the admission averages – can you realistically achieve them? Check out the details of the program – length, courses required, optional courses. Picture yourself in the program – can you see yourself enjoying it and being academically successful?

  36. Did You Apply to University or College? • Log in to your account today to make sure that your first semester marks are correct. Double check all other information. • Once you accept an offer, complete an EXIT FORM.

  37. Guidance Counsellors • Ms. McNally (A-Sr) • Ms. Zebregts (St-Z)

  38. Final Reminders • Study Periods are allowed if you still have enough credits to graduate. • You must select a minimum of three courses and insert “Study Period” into the rest of the spaces. • Remember your Graduation Requirements (30 credits – 21 of which are compulsory, 40 hours of community service and successful completion of the Literacy Test) • Check out Co-operative Education Specialized Courses

  39. DUE DATE • A copy of your course selections along with $50.00 for your 2014-15 student fee or your exit formmust be in to your homeroom teacher by • Friday, February 14th.

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