Planning for Grade 11 at OAK RID GE

1. Planning for Grade 11 at OAKRIDGE

2. Course Bundle Opportunities for Grade 11s

3. 3U English & 3U American History Bundle • Course Code – 3UENHI • Bundles together (2 credits – half day course) • CHA3U – American History • ENG3U – Grade 11 University English • Study the United States through history, novels, poetry, plays, pop music, photography, television, film, media, fashion, food, and sport.

4. Specialist high skills major (SHSM) • Health & Wellness and Business • Gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of both the Health & Wellness and Business sectors while still in high school • The SHSM programs have a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg up” to pursue post secondary opportunities in those fields

5. Why shsm? • SHSM students will • Make relevant connections to in the community to your specialization • Earn sector-recognized certifications • Gain specific knowledge and skills • Tour post secondary institutions • Experiential learning activities • Open doors for summer jobs and future employment • Earn a Red Seal designation on their OSSD • Contact teachers: • Health & Wellness – Mr. Naisbitt • Business – Mr. Scarpelli

6. Specialist high skills major (SHSM) • Application forms for the 2019/2020 SHSM program are available in the Guidance Office • Application deadline is Friday March 08, 2019, please hand in to the Guidance Office

7. IDP What is it? Students enrolled in ENG 3C and ENG 4C will design cross-curricular projects. Individual Design Program

8. IDP Course A ENG3C/4C Course B Course C

9. International Certificate Program (see Ms. Basso) • Provides high school students the opportunity to become engaged global citizens. • Students earn a certificate by: • Studying an international language (not French) • Participating in intercultural communication workshops • Earning credits in internationally-focused classes • Gaining international experience locally and/or abroad • Universities have started to recognize this program as a beneficial addition to a students diploma. Eg. Huron @ Western offers $1000 entrance bursary

10. Graduation Requirements • 30 Credits • 40 Volunteer Hours • Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test (OSSLT) in grade….. • Credit Counselling Summary

11. Credits • Compulsory Credits • 18 • Elective Credits • 12

12. 18 Compulsory Credits • 4 English (1 per grade) • 3 Math (1 must be at senior level) • 2 Science • 1 French • 1 Geography • 1 History • 1 Civics/Careers (2 half credits) • 1 Art • 1 Physical Education • Group 1, 2, 3 Credits (1 of each)

13. Compulsory Credits • Click link below to browse Group 1, 2, 3 Credits in the wrap of next year’s course calendar • 2019-2020 Course Calendar Wrap

14. Compulsory Credits • In Grade 11, the following courses are compulsory…. • English • Math

15. Compulsory Credits • English,Math • University ENG3U1 • College ENG3C1 • Workplace ENG3E1

16. Things to Consider When selecting English • You must take ENG3U1 if you are planning on applying to University • You can take either ENG3C1 or ENG3U1 if you are planning on applying to College

17. Compulsory Credits • English, Math • University MCR3U1 • University/College MCF3M1 • College MBF3C1 • Workplace MEL3E1

18. Things to consider when selecting math • Is MCR3U1 necessary in order to apply to University? • Answer: Program and University dependent • i.e. Engineering, Science, and many Business Programs • Minimum mark of 75% in Grade 10 Academic Math (MPM2D1) is recommended for continued success in MCR3U1

19. Things to consider when selecting math • Can I take MCF3M and still apply to University? • Answer: YES!!! • Any program that requires or recommends one 4U Math • i.e. any Bachelor of Arts Degree, Social Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences

20. Things to consider when selecting math • MCF3M1 is a prerequisite for MDM4U1 • If your MPM2D1 mark is below 75% and you still MUST take MCR3U1, we recommend that you take the MCF3M1 course first

21. Things to Consider when selecting MATH • Can I take a University Math course in grade 12 if I was in the applied stream in grades 9 and 10? • Yes!!! • MCF3M1 leading to MDM4U1

22. Things to Consider when selecting MATH • What minimum mark should I have earned in MFM2P1 to be successful in MCF3M1? • The Math department suggests a minimum mark of 80% in MFM2P1 to be successful in MCF3M1 • If you have achieved a mark less than 80% in MFM2P1, you should select MBF3C1

23. Things to Consider when selecting MATH • If your post secondary destination does not require or recommend a senior level Math credit and you are only looking to meet graduation requirements (3 Math credits, 1 at the senior level) consider the Workplace Math credit, MEL3E1

24. Things to Consider When selecting courses • Cooperative Education • Which of the three Groups do coop credits count towards? • Answer: Any of the 3 groups, but only once • Course Code: GWL3OD (2 credits) • Please see Ms. McIntosh for more information

25. OSSLT (March 27, 2019) • What if I do not successfully complete the OSSLT in grade 10? • You will be given a second opportunity to write the OSSLT in grade 11

26. OSSLT (March 27, 2019) • What if I am not successful on my second OSSLT attempt in grade11? • Make an appointment with your guidance/learning services counsellor to add the Ontario Literacy Course (OLC4O) in grade 12

27. Prerequisites • What is a prerequisite? • Always ensure you have the proper prerequisite before registering into a course • Where can I find out course prerequisites? • 2019-2020 Course Calendar

28. Elective Courses • What courses are available to me after I have selected my 2 compulsory grade 11 courses? • Click the link below for a summary of all courses you can choose from for the 2019-2020 school year • 2019-2020 Course Selection Chart

29. Plan Ahead • When selecting optional courses for grade 11, make sure to consider the prerequisites for grade 12 courses you might be interested in taking. • For example, if you would like to take Grade 12 University Biology (SBI4U1), you must first take Grade 11 University Biology (SBI3U1)

30. Plan Ahead • Research the following sites for post secondary program prerequisites before selecting your courses: • College programs: OntarioColleges.ca • University programs: electronicinfo.ca

31. 2019-2020 course Selection reminders • Course Selections: • 8 courses • Alternates: • 2 courses – why is this important? • No guarantee that your electives will be available • Music Repertoire Selections: • BAND AMR3MB • CHOIR AMR3MV

32. Repertoire Band/Choir • In addition to your 8 selected courses, you may earn an extra 0.5 credit by actively participating in the school BAND (AMR3MB) or CHOIR (AMR3MV) • See Mrs. Wales or Mr. Barby for more information

33. Next Steps • The final deadline for registration in myBlueprint is February 22 • Start researching your course selections, talk to your parents, your teachers, your guidance/learning services counsellor

34. Next Steps • All grade 10 students will be expected to register their 2019/2020 course selections through their myBlueprint account on either a home or school computer myBlueprint Registration Instructions • MyBlueprint registration portal will be open from Friday February 8 – Friday February 22, 2019 • PLANNING ON GOING TO SUMMER SCHOOL?

35. Next Steps • Summer School and myBlueprint: • If you plan on taking a summer school course DO NOT register for this course in myBlueprint. • In the “Student Comment” section of the registration/confirmation page in myBlueprint, let your counsellor know what course you will register for in summer school. • If you are not sure about summer school, register for the course at Oakridge for next year.

36. Next Steps • Print off Course Selection Verification Sheet after registering in myBlueprint • Due Date: Must be returned to homeroom teacher no later than FRIDAY MARCH 01

37. Any Questions?