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The Road Ahead Grade 11 and 12. Choices and Destinations for Secondary School Students. Introduction. Grade 11 & 12 are the destination years. An Exit strategy is needed to ensure proper course selection.
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The Road AheadGrade 11 and 12 Choices and Destinations for Secondary School Students
Introduction • Grade 11 & 12 are the destination years. • An Exit strategy is needed to ensure proper course selection. • Students must be familiar with the requirements for all post secondary destinations. • Parents play an important role in assisting in the decision making process.
Planning Considerations • Diploma requirements • Prerequisites for future courses • Abilities • Interests • Post Secondary destinations • Post secondary admission requirements • Co-operative education/experiential learning opportunities
Basics • Know the requirements for graduation • Be aware of the vocabulary of Education • Know the differences between College and University. • Know about entrance requirements. • What are apprenticeships and how to get one. • Know where to get information.
Graduation Requirements • credits in ENGLISH 4 credits in RELIGION • credit in FRENCH 3 credits in MATH • credits in SCIENCE • credit in CANADIAN HISTORY 1 credits in CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY 1 credit in the ARTS • credit in HEALTH and PHYS. ED. .5 credit in CIVICS .5 credit in CAREER STUDIES
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Third language, or a Social Science, or a Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Cooperative Education 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts, or Cooperative Education 1 additional credit in Science ( 11 or 12), or Technological Education, or Cooperative Education, or French, or Computer studies 22 Total Compulsory Credits 8 Optional Credits 30 Credits to obtain OSSD Provincial Literacy Requirement 40 Hours of community service
Credit Academic Applied Open Locally Developed Vocabulary of Education
Grade 11 and 12 Courses • University preparation “U” • College preparation “C” • University/College preparation “M” • Workplace prep.(Essential) “E” • Open Courses “O”
Destination Pathways • Work • Apprenticeship • College • University
Apprenticeship is a workplace-based training program for people who want to work in a skilled trade. About 90 percent of apprenticeship training occurs in the workplace under the supervision of skilled tradespeople, while the remainder involves classroom instruction, usually at a post-secondary institution or other approved training organization. Apprentices are workers, so they can earn while they learn. Destination Apprenticeship
Sample of Apprenticeships • Auto Body Repair • Plumber • Electrician • Carpenter • Hairstylist • Mechanic • Chef • Baker
APPRENTICESHIP www.apprenticesearch.com • free online service • Connection to over 100 skilled trades • employability skills quiz • Information on: • Preparation and training • Wage rates • Self rating • The future • Related trades
Apprenticeship Preparation Courses • Programs that provide opportunities for students to begin a pathway leading to careers in skilled trades or the world of work. • APC courses are offered as a double credit. The additional time allows for the practice of skills needed for certification and entry into apprenticeship programs. • APC courses are offered in Hospitality and Tourism, Horticulture & Landscape, Hairstyling, Construction, Manufacturing and Transportation.
Specialist High Skills Major • Ministry approved specialized program for students which focuses on an economic sector • Bundle of 8 to 10 Grade 11 and 12 credits • Sector recognized certifications and training courses • DM offers SHSM in the following areas: Hospitality and Tourism, Transportation, Horticulture and Landscape, Construction, Manufacturing, Arts and Culture, Business*,Health and Wellness* (*) pending approval
College Destination • Community college programs provide a valuable combination of academic and practical/technical skills training for a specific career • There are almost 600 programs to choose from at Ontario’s community colleges including Business Administration, Biomedical Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering Technology, Paramedic, and Social Worker • Colleges confer: Certificates (one year or less) Diploma - 2 year and 3 year - 4 year Applied Degree
University/College • 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. • Applied degree programs are now granted by many colleges and universities. Lots of opportunities for transferability between colleges and universities exist.
Sample College Programs • Dental hygienist • Computer engineering technician • Paramedic • Hotel & restaurant management • Business administration • Travel & Tourism • Paralegal • Forestry operations • Theatre Arts Performance
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS • OSSD with ENG4C or ENG4U • MAP4C or MCT4C or any 4U math for most business or technology programs • Gr. 11 or 12 Physics, Biology, or Chemistry for most Technology or Health programs • often related courses are recommended Other requirements: some programs require a student profile sheet, essay, reference letters, interview, admission testing, portfolio, or audition
University Destination • University programs provide theoretical academic training • In general, there are 4 main types of programs at most universities: • Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences • Life/Health Sciences • Physical/Engineering Sciences • Business/Commerce
Sample University Programs • Business…………..Accounting • Engineering……….Mechanical • Humanities………..English • Mathematics………Statistics • Fine Arts………….Music • Science……………Biochemistry • Social Science…….Sociology • Professional………..Medicine, Law
University Admissions • High school diploma required. • Minimum overall average of 60% in 6 Gr. 12 “U” or “M” courses (most have much higher admission averages). • Where there are prerequisite courses for admission, such courses will likely be required at the “U” level. • Universities have published their new program pre-requisites on the eINFO website (www.electronicinfo.ca) • Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (“U” and “M”) courses for admission &/or prerequisites.
Direct Entry to Work Force ? • All course types help you to develop employability skill • Co-operative education & work experience will let students learn what it’s like to “be on the job”
Prerequisite Planning • Courses in Grade 11 & 12 may have prerequisites • Flowcharts are available which outline prerequisites for each subject area on the DM website under the on-line registration link • Colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions also have prerequisites for their programs
Prerequisites for Specific Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Ontario Secondary School Prerequisites ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U(min. of 70% in each required course).Strongly recommended: One 4U math. Grade 11 courses that should be selected to meet the requirements above are ENG3U, SBI3U, SCH3U, MCR3U or MCF3M.
Admission Requirements • Admission requirements for university programs can be found at www.electronicinfo.ca. The Area of Study chart lists all degree programs at all universities in Ontario with their admission requirements. • Admission requirements for college programs can be found at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
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