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GRADE 12 COURSE SELECTION. Simplifying/Complicating the Process…. Topics. Requirements for a high school diploma Requirements for post-secondary options (apprenticeship, college, university) Choosing the appropriate courses What to do about math and science Grade 12 course offerings.
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GRADE 12 COURSE SELECTION Simplifying/Complicating the Process…
Topics Requirements for a high school diploma Requirements for post-secondary options (apprenticeship, college, university) Choosing the appropriate courses What to do about math and science Grade 12 course offerings
Factors to be Considered When Choosing Courses for Gr. 12 Requirements for earning the OSSD Requirements for post-secondary programs Choosing the appropriate courses Math/Science issues
Requirements for Post-Secondary Options College OSSD with grade 12 English Apprenticeships Many now require OSSD University Minimum 6 4U/4M courses **ALL RAP courses can be used for University admission**
Graduation Requirements with a 30 credits 18 compulsory credits: 4 credits English 3 credits Math (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12) 2 credits Science 1 credit Canadian Geography - Grade 9 1 credit Canadian History - Grade 10 1 credit French as a second language 1 credit Arts 1 credit Health & Physical Education 1 credit Careers/Civics ** Substitute RAP Art Credit
Additional Credits Three additional credits - one from each of the following lists: Group 1: Additional credit in English, or French or a Native language an international language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Cooperative Education **** GRADE 11 WORLD RELIGION ***** Group 2: Additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or the Arts, or Business Studies, or Cooperative Education ****** RAP ART CREDIT GRADE 9 ***** Group 3: Additional credit in Science(11 or 12), or Technological Education, or Computer Studies, or Co-operative Education ****** SUMMER CO OP AT HARBOURFRONT***** Plus successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test Plus 40 hours of Community Service
Choosing the Appropriate Course TypeThings to consider… Degree program? University program or College degree Keeping options open Be realistic University admission Consider minimum averages required ‘M’ courses University/college preparation
Math/Science Issues Choosing math and science courses in grade 12 is the most effective way of keeping the maximum number of options available after high school. However,… A student must also consider his/her strengths and weaknesses when choosing math/science courses at this level May have the reverse effect!
SCIENCE PATHWAYS cont’d SVN 3M Gr. 11 U/C Science SVN 4M Gr. 12 U/C Science
A Final Thought… “Good plans shape good decisions. That’s why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true.” ~Lester R. Bittel, The Nine Master Keys of Management