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Course Selection Presentation

This presentation provides Grade 11 students with guidance on selecting courses, identifying academic strengths, exploring interests, and understanding post-secondary options. It covers compulsory course credits, elective courses in various subjects, and opportunities in co-op, SHSM, and skilled trades.

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Course Selection Presentation

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  1. Course Selection Presentation For Students Going into Grade 11

  2. Who am I ? Where am I going? What are my academic Strengths….? Successes in Grade 10 courses…..? Interests and Hobbies…..? Volunteer experiences…..?

  3. \ Post-Secondary Options guidance resources Career cruising Electronic info Ontario Colleges.ca plan, find options programs/work/activities. Awareness of admission requirements for possible destinations. Awareness of labour market trends

  4. What do I need to graduate…?

  5. Compulsory Course Credits in Grade 11 Choose courses in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement Ensure that you have the pre-requisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct pre-requisite

  6. GRADE 12 Calculus & Vectors Math Pathway Chart GRADE 10 Principles of Math Academic MPM2D GRADE 11* Functions University MCR3U GRADE 12 Advanced Functions GRADE 9 Principles of Math Academic MPM1D *achievement of at least 70% in MPM2D recommended as pre-requisite GRADE 12 Mathematics of Data Management GRADE 11 Functions and Applications University/College MCF3M GRADE 12 Math for College Tech MCT4C GRADE 9 Foundations of Math Applied MFM1P GRADE 10 Foundations of Math Applied MFM2P GRADE 11 Foundations of College Math MBF3C GRADE 12 Foundations for College Math MAP4C GRADE 11 Math For Work and Everyday Life MEL3E GRADE 12 Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL4E GRADE 9 Essentials Mathematics MAT1LM

  7. Compulsory Credits Continue: Group Credits Co-op Credits or French can be used for two of the three group credits. Group Credits should be completed by the end of grade 11 to allow for unlimited choice in grade 12.

  8. Course Electives: Choose courses in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement Ensure that you have the prerequisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct prerequisite

  9. Elective Courses: Social Sciences Choose courses in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement Ensure that you have the prerequisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct prerequisite

  10. Elective Courses: Canadian & World Studies Choose courses in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement Ensure that you have the prerequisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct prerequisite

  11. Elective Courses: The ARTS Every student must have one Arts credit for graduation. Arts Credits at SDSS should be taken in grade 9 or 10 become the pre-requisites for Arts credit in grade 11 MUSIC – when choosing music you must now choose separately the option of Repertoire (BAND) and you must choose Repertoire last after all other electives in My Blueprint

  12. Course Electives Choose courses in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement Ensure that you have the prerequisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct prerequisite

  13. Course Electives Choose courses in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement Ensure that you have the prerequisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct prerequisite

  14. Elective Courses Choose courses in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement Ensure that you have the prerequisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct prerequisite

  15. Grade 11 Choices in Technology….

  16. Course Electives: Co-op & SHSM Choose courses in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement Ensure that you have the pre-requisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct pre-requisite

  17. SHSM and Co-op Applications Applications for SHSM can be found through the link on this slide. Applications for Co-op can be picked up outside the Co-op office, from the Guidance office and through the Co-op link. bit.ly/SDSSCOOP1​

  18. Workplace, Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades • This is a hands-on training program where 85 to 90% of learning occurs ‘on the job’ while 10-15% takes place in the classroom. Apprentices earn while they learn. Some require competencies in Math (MAP4C1 or MCT4C1), English and Science. There are over 130 apprenticeable trades providing work in four sectors

  19. Workplace, Apprenticeship & Skilled Trade Destination OYAP- Earning high school credit/hours • Accelerated OYAP • Earning high school credit/ hours and possible College training (Dual Credit) • Board wide application based on experience, attendance & marks For Community based programs see the Co-op Dept. for applications

  20. Community college programs provide a valuable combination of academic and practical/technical skills training for a specific career. Students graduate with: • Certificates (1+ yrs), Diplomas (2 -3 yrs), Advanced Diplomas (2-3 yrs), or • Degrees (4 yrs) which are equivalent to those earned at a university Engineering Technology Business Marketing 600 Programs Social Work Paramedic

  21. College Admission Guidelines • High school diploma + possibly additional requirements such as interview, English entrance test, portfolio, etc. • “C”, “M” &/or “U” type courses can be used for admission; • Technology programs may require academic Gr. 10 Math, Gr. 11 Functions (M), then Gr. 12 Math for Technology (C) or a 12 U Math and perhaps grade 12 (C) Sciences. • Health/Science programs may require grade12 Math. • Some programs are “highly competitive” and require very high marks • IMPORTANT!!: Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca to determine admission requirements (course and grade requirements) for all colleges and programs that interest you

  22. University programs provide environments that develop academic skills in critical thinking, research and writing in large lecture formats or labs. Students graduate with Degrees with the opportunity to apply to: Post-Graduate Degrees (ie. Masters), Certificates, etc. Arts & Science Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Science Toxicology Urban Planning Child, Youth and Family

  23. University Admissions • High school diploma required. • Minimum overall average of 70% in 6 Gr. 12 “U” or “M” courses (most have much higher admission averages). • Some universities have a max. number of “M” level courses they will accept as part of the top 6 course marks • Different programs and universities have different course and grade requirements. Sometimes certain courses are recommended by universities (to support success) but are not an entry requirement • Universities have published their new program pre-requisites/requirements on websites (www.electronicinfo.ca), and in handbooks (available in Guidance) • Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (“U” and “M”) courses for admission &/or prerequisites.

  24. University and College Links • Program links between colleges and universities are increasing dramatically. • Many colleges and universities are offering joint programs that will provide students with both the theoretical and practical skills required for their career and earn them a degree and a diploma in four years. Carefully check pre-requisites for these programmes. • Applied degree/ Degree programs are now granted by many colleges. These programs also require 6 grade 12 “U” or “M” level courses • Lots of opportunities to transfer between colleges and universities exist. Visit www.ontransfer.ca to explore transfer opportunities

  25. Program Planning Opportunities Co-op applications – An application must be, completed on-line ASAP for all Co-op requests, including TA. All students will be interviewed for a placement. An ideal opportunity to try out a variety of career choices. ALT.ED. applications - can be picked up from Ms. Devos in Alt. Ed. through SHSM (Health and Wellness) - please see Mrs. Hewitt or Mrs. Chartrand for information and an application must be completed on-line. Day School E-Learning – Interested students please see Ms. Marinis in Guidance Co-op ALT. ED. SHSM E-Learning

  26. Special Education Option If you have support through the Special Education, consider taking the GLE301 to ensure direct support during one semester.

  27. 40 Volunteer Hours Check the Board website for suitable volunteer experiences Have your volunteer hours approved in Guidance prior to completing your volunteer experiences

  28. Click on

  29. Activating your account… • If you have not activated your account….go to the school/YRDSB website. • Click on • Provide your school username and password. • Your account is now activated.

  30. STEP 1: Login to your myBlueprint account via The Log In button

  31. STEP 2: From the Dashboard, click on Plan Courses

  32. STEP 3: Add courses to your High School Plan. Click on + Course to select from courses at your school.

  33. Choosing Courses

  34. Adding Music Repertoire……… Step 1: Complete course selection for all 8 courses. Add Course will automatically appear. Check that you have chosen the correct music for grade 9. Click on the to view the Guidance description

  35. Adding Music Repertoire cont… Step 3: Click on the correct Repertoire Step 2: Click on Add Course Step 4: Repertoire is added. Step 2: Click on Repertoire and the Repertoire options appear

  36. Adding ESL….. Step 1: Click on English Step 2.: Click on English to open other Discipline option choices Step 4: Choose an ESL course for each semester Step 3: From the Discipline options choose English as a second language

  37. Changing your course selection….. • If you need to change your course selection, click on • and the options of Edit, Change and Delete will appear. • Change – will allow you to change the choice within the discipline • Delete – will allow you to change the discipline choice -

  38. Prior to reviewing your course selection– red indicates a possible error …… in this case a missing pre-requisite. Click on the small red circle to view error.

  39. STEP 4: Click on Review Course Selections to review your chosen courses

  40. STEP 5: Click Submit Course Selectionsto submit courses to your school Scroll to the bottom to add comments

  41. The review tab will show all errors with a red square and an X. If your error is intentional, the “COMMENT” option at the bottom of this page is an opportunity to explain your choice. Guidance will see all comments and errors following submission.

  42. STEP 6: Click Print Sign-Off Sheet

  43. Making Wise Course Selections Think about your: 1. mark in the Grade 10 subject **this is your foundation for the next level 2. subject teacher’s recommendation 3. work habits & learning skills 4. interests & Post-Secondary Pathway 5. compulsory courses you still need

  44. Something Else to Consider… • Number of classes in the timetable are based on the number of students who select the course in February • All classes have maximum numbers • There is very little flexibility to move between University and College level courses once the timetable has been built so choose your courses wisely!

  45. Make Informed Decisions! • Learn about the courses you’re considering by doing research. • Course Selection start today: • Speak with your course teachers • Speak with Department Heads/teachers of subject areas of interest • Consult Guidance • Read the descriptions in My Blueprint

  46. STEP 7: Print your Sign-Off Sheet Note: You can reprint this form at any time from the High School section of your account

  47. STEP 7: Print off sign-off form Print off your sign-off form Sign your form Parent/Guardian signs form Return to your home room teacher by FEBUARY 20th, 2019

  48. If you are not returning to YRDSB…. If you are not returning to a YRDSB school, you must click on the “Not returning next year?” to inform the system that you will be leaving. You will be asked to provide a reason for your departure. A list of options will appear. Please click on the correct option.

  49. About Timetables and Class Sizes… • Number of classes in the timetable are based on the number of students who select the course in February • All classes have maximum numbers • very little flexibility to move between Academic and Applied courses once the timetable has been built

  50. Things to remember… course selection opens….. • 9:00 a.m. on February 11, 2019 • Grade 9 & 10 students must choose 8 courses • Grade 11 students must choose a minimum of 6 courses – please check graduation requirements to meet the 30 credits • Repertoire Music or Vocal can be chosen as a 9th option • All students should review their compulsory credit requirements prior to course selection. • Students selecting ESL must choose ESL for each semester, unless ELSEO1 is their first option. • All students must choose 2 Alternative Courses • If you are not returning to a YRDSB school, you must click on “Not returning next year?”

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