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Sir Robert Borden HS. Grade 11 Course Contract Presentation. Choosing Your Courses. Consider the following : course pre-requisites credit accumulation minimum 6 courses post secondary pre-requisites evaluate your abilities talk to teachers, parents, friends
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Sir Robert Borden HS. Grade 11 Course Contract Presentation
Choosing Your Courses Consider the following: • course pre-requisites • credit accumulation • minimum 6 courses • post secondary pre-requisites • evaluate your abilities • talk to teachers, parents, friends • see your guidance counsellor
Graduation Requirements • 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) students must complete group 1, group 2 & group 3 credits • 40 hours community service • Literacy test
Remember Group Credits! One from each GROUP: • GROUP 1:Additional English, French or a Native Language or an International language, or Social Science, Canadian or World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, or Co-op • GROUP 2: Business, additional credit in Phys. Ed., Arts, French or Co-op • GROUP 3:Gr. 11 or 12 Science, Technology, Computer Studies, French or Co-op
Post Secondary – Plan Ahead Do you know what you want to do after high school? • Apprenticeship • College • Dual Credit • Entrepreneurship • University • Work • Gap year
Exploring Apprenticeships • Co-op – OYAP opportunities (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) • Focus – Build a house for a semester • SHSM – Specialist High Skills Major Career specific courses (Architectural Design) • Dual Credit – CollegeOYAP opportunities - see your counsellor www.careersintrades.ca
COLLEGE PROGRAMS Find a Programwww.ontariocolleges.ca http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/FindProgram
COLLEGE PROGRAMSalgonquincollege.com Bachelor Degrees • Programs – full time A to Z Building Science • Program descriptions E-Business • Employment opportunities Hospitality & Tourism • Admission requirements Interior Design • Fees and expenses COLLABORATIVE DEGREES BA of Science in Nursing - Ottawa U BA of Information Technology – Carleton U BA Network Technology – Carleton U BA Photonics & Laser Technology – Carleton U ARTICULATION AGREEMENT eg. Business Administration (3) Bachelor of Commerce(2) @ University of Ottawa http://www3.algonquincollege.com/future-students/fulltime
College www.ontariocolleges.ca www.algonquincollege.com Sample College Programs (based on Algonquin College) ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN (2) ENG4C, MAP4C or MCF3M BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (3) ENG4C, MAP4C CHILD & YOUTH WORKER (3) ENG4C (highly competitive) COMPUTER PROGRAMMER (2) ENG4C, MAP4C or MCF3M
Sample College Programs DENTAL HYGIENE (2) ENG4C, SBI3C, SCH4C (highly competitive) (admission tests) EARLY CHILDHOOD ED. (2) ENG4C, first aid (highly competitive) FITNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION (2) ENG4C, SBI3C or (highly competitive) SCH4C or PHYS. ED GAME DEVELOPMENT (3) ENG4C, MAP4C, (highly competitive) Comp. skills, SPH4C rec. GENERAL ARTS & SCIENCE (1) ENG4C, MBF3C (highly competitive) -pre-trades, pre-nursing
POLICE FOUNDATIONS TERM 1 Communications I Career & College Success Canadian Criminal Justice System Psychology Sociology & Canadian Society Political Science & Public Administration Fitness & Lifestyle Management 1 TERM 2 Communication Skills for Police Foundations Criminology Interpersonal & Group Dynamics Issues in Diversity/First Nation Peoples Fitness and Lifestyle Management 11 Criminal and Civil Law Contemporary Social Problems
University • Ontario universities require six Grade 12 U/M courses • Different programs have different prerequisites • Do your research now (see your Guidance Counsellor) www.electronicinfo.ca
Sample University Programs ARTS 73-76% ENG4U (Carleton) COMMERCE 80% ENG4U, MHF4U (Carleton) One of MCV4U or MDM4U (MCV4U recommended) INT. BUSINESS 82-85% ENG4U, two 4U math (Carleton) (MHF4U recommended) One year study abroad/language ENGINEERING 75-85% MHF4U, SPH4U, SCH4U, one of (Carleton) SBI4U, SES4U or MCV4U (MCV4U strongly recommended)
More University Programs KINESIOLOGY 87%+ ENG4U, MHF4U,SBI4U, 2 of (Queens’) 91.1% (2013) SCH4U, SPH4U, MCV4U (PSE4U highly recommended) JOURNALISM 85-88% ENG4U (Carleton) NURSING ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U (65%+) (Ottawa) 86-88% MCF3M OR 3U OR 4U math (Algonquin Campus) 82-86% (Pembroke Campus) 75-77% SOCIAL SCIENCES 74-82%+ ENG4U (Ottawa) SCIENCE & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 82-85% ENG4U, MCV4U, 2 of ICS4U, MHF4U, (Western) MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
Commerce - U of Ottawa First year courses • Social Context of Business • Computing Concepts for Business • Introduction to Business Management • Introduction to Microeconomics • Introduction to Macroeconomics • Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Philosophy) • Mathematical Methods 1 (Calculus…) • Mathematical Methods 11 (Algebra…) • Effective Business English • Elective
Grades are important! Community Colleges Grade report -sent in November Marks- from grades 9 to 12 Application deadline- Feb 1st Offers- following semester 1 grades
Grades are important! University Grade report- sent in November (includes grade 11 marks and completed grade 12 course marks) Early offers- based on these marks Final marks- from semester 1 Mid-term marks- from semester 2 Final marks - from semester 2
www.careercruising.com • Online Interest Inventory • Matchmaker • Complete all 125 questions • Log In: elearningocdsb ontario • Check out theSkills Inventoryand theLearning Styles Inventory
French Program Immersion Certificate - Four courses in French - Six courses in other subjects inFrench Extended Certificate - Four courses in French - Three course in other subjects in French
Course Code Type of Course U University M University/College C College O Open E Workplace Grade 11 and 12 Course Codes
Arts Prerequisite - grade 11 level ADA4M – Drama ADV4M – Film Studies (ENG 3U/C, NBE3U) AMK4M – Piano Keyboarding AMU4M - Instrumental AMR4M – Band AMV4M - Vocal AVI4M – Visual Art AWQ4M – Photography (need digital camera) Business StudiesPrerequisites • BAT4M – Accounting BAF3M • BOH4M- Business Management none
Canada & World Studies Prerequisites - Gr 11 English, Social Science or Canada & World Studies • CGW4U – World Issues • CIA4U - Economics • CLN4U – Canadian & International Law • CHY4U(F) – The West & the World Computer Studies Prerequisite • ICS4U – Computer Studies ICS3U
Cooperative Education – 2 credits Requires separate application Note: is not a university credit English Prerequisite • ENG4C – English College ENG3C • ENG4U – English University ENG3U • EWC4U – Writer’s Craft ENG3U • OLC4O – Literacy Course None
FrenchPrerequisite • FIF4U - French University FIF3U/FEF3U Career Ed • GLN4O – Navigating the Work PlaceNone Note: missing on sheet Interdisciplinary Studies • IDP4U/4O – Emergency ServicesIDP3U/30 • TGG4M – Yearbook TGG3M Languages LWSCU - Spanish LWSBD
MathematicsPrerequisite • MEL4E – Workplace MEL3E • MAP4C - College Math MBF3C • MDM4U- Data Management MCF3M/MCR3U • MHF4U – Advanced Functions MCR3U • MHF4UR – Advance Placement Teacher Recommendation Required • MCV4U – Calculus MCR3U • MCV4UR – Advance Placement Teacher Recommendation Required Phys EdPrerequisite • PSE4U – Exercise Science Gr 11 SNC/Phys Ed • PPL4OP – Girl’s Gym none • PPL4OQ – Boy’s Gym none • PAF4O – Fitness none • PAD4O – Outdoor Education none
SciencePrerequisites • SCH4C – Chemistry College SNC2P • SBI4U – Biology SBI3U • SCH4U – Chemistry SCH3U • SPH4U – Physics SPH3U Social Science & Humanities • HHS4M – Individuals & Families Gr 11 SS/ENG/CWS • HFA4M – Food & Nutrition Gr 11 SS/ENG/CWS • HFA4C – Food & Nutrition None • HIP4O – Personal Life Management None • HZT4U - Philosophy Gr 11 SS/ENG/CWS
TechnologyPrerequisites • TWJ4E – Custom Woodworking TWJ3E • TDA4M – Architectural Design TDA3M • TDJ4M – Design Tech TDJ3M • TGJ4M – Comm Tech TGJ3M
Peer Leadership • Prepares students to assist teachers in a classroom setting • Offered in English & French - GPP3O(F) • Teacher recommendations • Submit separate application with course contract
E-learning2014/2015 Courses Offered-counts as one of your in-school courses-separate application form must be submitted with your Course ContractForms available in Guidance
Co-operative Education 2 credits – Application RequiredAssembly - Thurs. Feb. 6 @ 12:45 am Science? Law? Film? Education? Mechanics? Music? Food? Hairstyling? + more Sign up in the Guidance Office by Wednesday
Focus Programs TRADES: 2014/2015 • Construction Projects - Elizabeth Wyn Wood
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) • Course taken in grades 11 and 12 • Certification and in-depth training • Apprenticeship, college, university or workplace pathways available • Student takes a bundle of credits • Red Seal on OSSD plus additional qualifications • One semester at host school
SHSMS • Advanced Culinary Education - Sir Guy Carleton • Automotive Repair–Gloucester • Business: Entrepreneurship & Marketing • Broadcasting/Digital Media – Sir Wilfrid Laurier Communication & Design – Merivale • Construction Projects – West Carleton • Digital Photography, Media & Imaging - South Carleton • Electrical/Plumbing - Rideau • Green Learning – Nepean • House Building- several sites • Manufacturing - Hillcrest
SHSM: THE SEAL OF EXCELLENCE • After completion of the program, a distinction is awarded to the student’s Ontario Student Transcript • Successful completion of the SHSM is indicated on the Ontario Secondary School Diploma by a red seal • The current university and college application has a check box to indicate SHSM attainment
Sir Robert Borden SHSMS 1)NEW – SHSM Architecture & Interior Design Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design Mr Green 2)Emergency Services Police Work, Paramedic, Firefighting Mr Snyder Requires Separate Application
Dual Credit OptionAlgonquin College • Take high school & college classes concurrently • Allows high school students to earn a college credit while attending high school • Earn both a high school credit and a college credit • Grade 11 & 12 students are eligible (see your guidance counsellor if interested)
OCDSB INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMA GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVEHTTP://WWW.OCDSB.CA/PROGRAMS/INT/PAGES/ICP.ASPX
PURPOSE To recognize and honour students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens REQUIREMENTS Sign up in guidance & stayed tuned for an information session
WHAT IS INVOLVED… Visit www.ocdsb.ca >> Programs >> INTERNATIONAL I International Languages & Intercultural Communication International Coursework International Experience & Engagement
SUMMERSCHOOL • Early Bird registration for Make-up February • Details are not available until mid April • Only offered in the month of July • Make-up courses are usually available for compulsory subjects-must have 35% to be eligible • Maximum of 2 make-ups • Reach Ahead courses are only for students who have earned a 70% in the required prerequisite course • For your course contract, plan to take Make-ups in the summer Note: 1 Credit & 2 Credit SHSM summer Co-op is available
Want to be involved in LINK crew? WHAT IS LINK CREW? • Link Crew leaders act as mentors for the incoming grade 9 students • They are trained on leadership skills, running activities with grade 9’s • Are leaders of a small group of grade 9’s • Help run academic and social events through out the year • See Mrs Cronkwright, Mrs Leahy, Ms Miller or Mr Pender & stay tuned for the information presention
Remember • Do your post-secondary research • Consult with family & friends • Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor A-K Ms Mayhew L-Z Mr Mullins
Courses that require Additional Application • Cooperative Education • Peer Leadership • Link Crew • Focus Program • SHSM • Online Courses Hand in with Course Verification