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So long Grade 11. Hello Senior Year!!. Guidance Counsellors. A-E, V Mrs. Lepp F-L, T-U Mr. Finlay M-O Ms. Spadijer P-S, W-Z Ms. Polla. Graduation Requirements. Diploma Requirements:. 18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits 40 hours of community service
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So long Grade 11 Hello Senior Year!!
Guidance Counsellors A-E, V Mrs. Lepp F-L, T-U Mr. Finlay M-O Ms. Spadijer P-S, W-Z Ms. Polla
Diploma Requirements: • 18 Compulsory Credits • 12 Optional Credits • 40 hours of community service • The Provincial literacy requirement
Planning Your Future Apprenticeship? College? University? Work?Independent Living?
Career & Educational Goals What are your career options? What do those options require? • College • University • Private Training Institute • Apprenticeship • Job Search
Start with the course calendar. What courses are you interested in and passionate about? • Myblueprint.ca/peel • Talk to your counselor • Discuss with teachers & family
Apprenticeship Choices • Construction Including: • Brick & Stone Mason • Drywall Applicator • Roofer • Plumber • Dozer/excavator operator • See www.oyap.com for additional options • ServicesIncluding: • Aboriginal early childhood educator • Horse grooming • Special events coordinator • Native clothing and crafts artisan • Gemsetter or goldsmith • See www.oyap.com for additional options • Industrial Including: • Aircraft maintenance engineer • Water well driller • Wielder • Industrial mechanic millwright • See www.oyap.com for additional options • Motive Power Including: • Auto Body Repair • Automotive • Farm Technician • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician • See www.oyap.com for additional options • Currently there are more than 135 apprenticeship trades in Ontario • Trades are divided into 4 main sectors
Apprenticeship Benefits • On- the-job training program in a skilledtrade • Examples: Mobile Crane Operator, Cook, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Auto Body Repairer, Tool and Die Maker, Hairstylist… • Start in High School with OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) Earn hours towards apprenticeship. • Co-op placement (2 or 4 credit options)
Co-operative Education (Co-op) • Earn high school credits and gain work experience • Try on a potential career choice • Available in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 • Available for half day (2 credit) or full day (4 credit) • SHSM
College/University Admissions • Competition for admission to universities is high • Competition to many high demand college programs is also high • Next year you will need to work very hard to get the highest marks possible
College Admissions • OSSD • Specific required Grade 12 courses depending on the program chosen (usually ENG4C and perhaps MAP4C or MCT4C) • Usually ‘C’ level courses, but some programs may require Grade 12 ‘U’ or ‘M’.
Admission Requirements • 6 Grade 12 “U” or “M” courses (the minimum average will depend on which university and program that you’ve applied to) • One of these 6 will always be ENG4U • Most university programs have specific course requirements • These courses are included in your “best 6 average”
Click here to search university programs! www.electronicinfo.ca • Electronic info
Choosing the Right Courses • Work backwards from where you want to end up. • Find where the programs that you’re interested in are offered. • For example if you want to be a forensic scientist use eINFOsite to tell you what universities have this program. • For example, if you want to be a computer animator, use the Ontario Collegessite to find what colleges have this program
Do I have all my compulsory courses? • Check your Graduation Indicator (myBlueprint) to see if you have all of your compulsory subjects and/or which compulsory subjects are missing • If you are missing any compulsory courses make sure you select them for next year
First Go to www.myblueprint.ca/peel Have an account? Enter your email/password in the Existing User box In the NEW USER Box, choose your Secondary School and click Create Account
Tracking your progress on myBlueprint Click on any box to get started and complete an activity From your Home Screen, mouse over each box and review the requirements. The progress tracker will reflect activities completed in your Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)
Missing compulsory courses Check all the post-secondary options you are eligible for Check your community hours Previously earned courses and current courses
Grade 12 Compulsory Courses You MUST sign up for the following compulsory course: • English • any missing compulsory subjects • any required courses for post secondary program of choice
Course Selection Time Semester 2 February 2014
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If you need more help see us! A-E, V Mrs. Lepp F-L, T-U Mr. Finlay M-O Ms. Spadijer P-S, W-Z Ms. Polla