Guidance Course Selection Workshop 1 - Ontario High School Diploma Requirements

1. Welcome!

2. Guidance DepartmentCourse Selection Information January 2016

3. Guidance Course Selection Workshop 1. Ontario High School Diploma Requirements • Course Selection 3. Advanced Placement (AP) Program • University and College Planning 5. Question and Answer Period

4. Ontario Secondary School Diploma 1) 18compulsory subjects 12elective subjects 2) 40 hrs. community involvement 3) Grade 10 OSSLT (literacy test) + 30credits

5. Compulsory Credits 4 English (1 credit per grade) 1 French 3 Mathematics (at least one in Grade 11 or 12) 2 Science – Grade 9 and 10 1 Canadian History 1 Canadian Geography 1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama) 1 Health and Physical Education 1 Civic and Career Studies (0.5 Credit Each) 15 of 18

6. 15 + 3 = 18 Compulsory Credits

7. Course Choices for Next Year Course Selection Sheets Grade 9  Grade 10 • Students must take English, Mathematics, Science, and Careers & Civics • If students have not completed Canadian History (CHC2D) in Grade 9 they must select the course(s) for Grade 10 • Students may select one or more Grade 11 courses as indicated on the Course List with an asterisk (*) Grade 10  Grade 11 • Students must take EnglishandMathematics (and should look at Groups!) • Grade 11 students often select one or two Grade 12 courses

8. Mathematics Choices in Grade 10 MFM2PMPM2D Foundations of MathematicsOR Principles of Mathematics MCF3MMCR3U Functions and ApplicationsFunctions

9. Mathematics Choices in Grades 11 & 12 MCF3M Functions & Applications MDM4U Data Management MCR3U Functions MDM4U – Data Management MHF4U - Advanced Functions MCV4U - Calculus & Vectors

10. Minimum Program at CPC GradeNumber Of Courses Grade 9 8 courses Grade 10 8 courses Grade 11 7 courses Grade 12 6 courses Note: Summer and Outside Courses Students planning to take summer school must see Guidance. Forms must be submitted to Crestwood Guidance before students register.

11. Course Selections Consider: • Diploma requirements • Course prerequisites needed * Course descriptions and prerequisites are on the Crestwood website, under Upper School Academics • Prerequisites for Grade 12 subjects • Courses needed for university admission • Opportunities to experience new areas of study

12. Educational Career Development • Workshops are provided for each grade level • Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend • Ontario University Fair in September • University Presentations at Crestwood in the Fall • University Open Houses: Fall and March Break • University Tours – can be arranged on an individual basis • Workshops on applying to U.S. and Out-of–Province Canadian Universities • Scholarship and Supplemental Application Workshops

13. Web Resources • Career Cruising www.careercruising.com • Course Selection (Grade 10s Locked Out until Feb. 5) • Interest assessment • In-depth occupation profiles • Multimedia informational interviews • Comprehensive university and college information for Canada and the States • Career portfolio tool Students will use this tool in Careers class

14. Web Resources • Ontario University Information (eInfo)www.electronicinfo.ca • Search for programs, prerequisites, and grade requirements • Browse university scholarships and awards • View details about each university's residences and meal plans • See “Further Information“ for information about campus • visits, language requirements, deadlines, as well as frequently • asked questions

15. General Admission Requirements for Ontario Universities • High School Diploma (OSSD) • English 12 (ENG4U) and five additional Grade 12 U/M courses • The university and program determine prerequisite Grade 12 courses and publish the previous year’s “grade range.” This is the average of the best six Grade 12U/M courses, including prerequisites • Many programs have additional requirements such as interviews, portfolios and essays See specific university calendars for details!

16. Importance of Grade 11 Marks? • Grade 11 is the foundation for Grade 12 courses • All Grade 11 and 12 marks are seen by the Universities - “Full Disclosure” • Some Ontario universities have started to offer very early conditional acceptancein December and January of Grade 12 year, based on excellent Grade 11 marks plus any previously completed Grade 12 courses • U.S. applications use final Gr. 11marks and any completed grade 12 marks for Early Decision

17. Recognition of AP study on Ontario university application form Earn university credit toward degree Every Canadian university has an AP policy in place A.P. Courses in Science, History, French, English, Art and Economics Advanced Placement (AP) Course • University level course studied here • Extra time and effort • AP Exams in May • Excellent preparation for university studies • U.S. universities favour AP candidates

18. What Parents can do... • Talk about future goals • Inquire about results of Career Cruising or Career Studies in-class activities • Review the diploma requirements • Help to plan for postsecondary education • Course Selection Sheet is signed & returned by February 11th • Support & encourage community involvement for the diploma requirement

19. Reminders Wednesday, February 10th Signed Course selection sheets are due to the guidance office, along with re-enrollment forms to the main office.

20. Thank You… …for coming tonight! We hope it was helpful. Questions? Ms. JennHann, ext. 29, jenn.hann@crestwood.on.ca Mr. Jeff Mitz, ext. 38, jeff.mitz@crestwood.on.ca