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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 the OSSD Compulsory credits (total of 18) • 4 credits in English ( 1 credit per grade) • 1 credit in French as a second language • 3 credits in mathematics ( at least 1 credit in grade 11 or 12) • 2 credits in science • 1 credit in Canadian history • 1 credit in Canadian geography • 1 credit in the arts (music, art, dance or drama) • 1 credit in health and physical education • ½ credit in civics and ½ credit in career studies
Diploma Requirements (Cont..) • 1 credit in English, or a third language, or French, or a Native Language, or a senior Social science/humanities, or Canadian and World studies, or Guidance & Career Education (NOT GLC 2O), or CO-OP • 1 additional credit in Health and Physical education, or Business studies, or an additional credit in the Arts (music, visual arts, dance or drama), or French or CO-OP • 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Technological education (grades 9-12), or French, or Computer Studies or CO-OP Religion credits: 4 Optional/elective credits (total of 8): • Courses of the student’s choice, selected from the full list of courses available in the school
Requirements for Post-Secondary Options • College • OSSD with grade 12 English • Apprenticeships • Many now require OSSD • University • Minimum 6 4U/4M courses
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
Choosing the Appropriate CoursesThings to Consider… • OSSD Requirements • Strengths/Weaknesses of the student • Post-secondary destinations/requirements • www.ontariocolleges.ca • www.electronicinfo.ca • Keeping options open
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!
SVN 3M Gr. 11 U/C Science SVN 4M Gr. 12 U/C Science SCIENCE PATHWAYS cont’d
CO-OP • Half-day co-op • Full day co-op Specialized Co-op Programs • Computer Numerical Control @ Seneca (half day) • OYAP (apprenticeship)
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