CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL ONLINE Course Registration Contract 2011 – 2012

1. CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOLONLINECourse Registration Contract 2011 – 2012

2. DUE DATES • Online Course Selection begins • FRIDAY JAN 13, 2012. You cannot lock in your course selections until January 23. • The course selection website will be locked as of Feb 21, 2012.!!!!

3. Return your signed verification form which includes media release form to your period 1, day 1 teacher no later than Wed. Feb. 22, 2012

4. 15 Compulsory Credits + 3 Compulsory Categories + 12 Elective Credits = 30 Total Credits !

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6. Gr 11 Student Notes • Einfo averages are guidelines only • Applying for science? Check new 2012 pre-requisites on the particular university’s website. (e.g. chemistry)

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8. Course Information • See the Canterbury section of the OCDSB online course calendar • See the CHS Website for link

9. English - 4 compulsory credits Check prerequisites • Choices Include: • Academic or Applied/College or University • Yearbook / Newspaper, Writer’s Craft, Studies in “Lit”

10. Mathematics - 3 compulsory credits Check prerequisites • Choices Include: • Academic or Applied • College, University, or ‘M’ • Essentials “E” • New course: MCT 4C Math for College Technology

11. Science - 2 compulsory credits (possible Category 3 credit) Check prerequisites • Choices Include: • Academic or Applied Science • College or University Biology & Chemistry • University Physics

12. General Arts Courses - 1 compulsory credit (possible Category 2 credit) Check prerequisites A good source of optional credits

13. Business Studies (possible Category 2 credit) - optional credit Check prerequisites • Business Diploma Recognizes (6 credits) 50% in all Business Courses; Max 2 credits from Coop in Business related practice; 1 credit in Business from grade 9 or 10; 3 Business credits from 11 or 12

14. BUSINESS SHSMEntrepreneurship & Marketing(Specialized High Skills Major) *NEW PROGRAM AT CHS* *ONLY SCHOOL OFFERING IT IN OCDSB*

15. Business Certificate Concentration of 6 Business courses Credits from Gr. 9-12 OCDSB certificate awarded at graduation Business SHSM Bundle of 9 courses – Gr. 11 & 12 Business, English & Math One co-op placement Additional requirements – industry certification & experiential learning Ministry recognized – on transcript CHS Business Program

16. 4 Business – BDI3C, BMI3C, BTA3O, BAF3M, BDP3O, BOH4M, BBB4M, BOG4E, BDV4C 1 or 2 English – ENG4C, ENG4U, EMS3O, EBT4O 1 or 2 Math – MBF3C, MCF3M, MCR3U, MCF3M, MEL3E, MAP4C, MDM4U 2 Co-op Credits Bundle of Gr. 11 & 12 Credits

17. CPR Standard First Aid Customer Service Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Counterfeit Detection Ergonomics Office Health and Safety Personality Inventory Six Sector Certifications

18. Job shadowing Business competitions Trade shows, business tours, guest speakers, business mentorship Visits to Universities, Colleges, Apprenticeship Training and Workplaces Experiential Learning – Career Exploration – Reach Ahead

19. Open to ALL PATHWAYS – Workplace, Apprenticeship, College and University Additional application document – on website Consultation follows with guidance for proper course selection APPLICATION PROCEDURES

20. Canadian & World Studies/Social Sciences & Humanities Check prerequisites New course HZT 30 Philosophy

21. Classical & Int’l Languages (possible Category 1 credit) Cooperative Education (possible Category 1, 2, or 3 credit) -Optional credits New Course ICS 20 Computer Information Science Check prerequisites

22. Introduction to Computer Studies (ICS2O) Students will use an innovative 3D programming environment to create animations and interactive video games. Students will learn/explore: fundamental computer programming concepts how to build/upgrade computers the future of computing technology the ever-growing world of video games This is a highly creative and formative course for those students who may be interested in studying Computer Science in Grade 11 (ICS3U) and Grade 12 (ICS4U). Please see Mr. Miller if you have any questions.

23. French as a 2nd Language - 1 compulsory credit (possible Category 1 credit) Check prerequisites A good source of optional credits Extended French Diploma Recognizes 4 FEF credits + 3 other credits studied in French New Course: FSF30 Open level French

24. Health & Physical Education - 1 compulsory credit (possible Category 2 credit) Technological Education (possible Category 3 credit) Outdoor Education - optional credit Check prerequisites

25. OUTDOOR EDUCATION (PAD 3O) • Available to students entering Gr. 10, 11 or 12 • Year-long course • Classes 8:00-9:00am Wed. mornings • Outside of regular timetable (potentially a 9th credit for the year)

26. $325 course supplement 6 outings (canoeing, hiking, winter camping, etc.) approximately 10 school days missed ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FORM REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED (printed off from website – submitted to guidance) Limited enrollment (1 course section) Outdoor Education (PAD 3O)

27. Guidance & Career Education (possible Category 1 credit) Cooperative Education 2 credits COP3OD

28. Link CrewIDC3O Link Leader Training Aug/11 Grade 9 Orientation Sept/11 IDC3O Found under the guidance-career section of course planner

29. What is Link Crew? This course will explore and foster key aspects and qualities of leadership. IDC30 is designed to develop confidence and decision-making abilities of students to positively influence the world around them, and consequently, to empower others along the way. The major role of Link Crew students is to encourage new students to feel connected, safe, informed and comfortable during the first year at Canterbury. Applications Are available in Student Services.

30. Notes • Add the total number of credits you have selected– you should have 8 credits in each of grades 9, 10 and 11. Grade 11 students will not be able to select Grade 12 courses at this time. • Grade 12 must have a total of at least 6 credits - 3 each semester. • Each grade level must select 2 alternate courses in case course scheduling conflicts. • This does not include courses taken outside of the regular school day. For example, Outdoor Ed or extra Arts Canterbury Courses ie portfolio or company.

31. FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PACKAGES VISIT www.passpathways.on.ca Or refer to course calendar PROGRAM PATHWAYSWORKPLACE, APPRENTICESHIP, COLLEGEUNIVERSITY

32. OCDSB Focus Programs • Explore an area of interest • Taken in gr. 11 or 12 • Offered at a host school for 1 semester then return to CHS • Package of 4 credits

33. OCDSB Focus Programs • 4 credits in 1 semester • Dance –Gloucester and Woodroffe HS • Musical Theatre – Sir Robert Borden HS • World Music – Brookfield HS • Communication and Design -Merviale HS

34. OCDSB Focus Programs • Trades and Technology • 4 credits in 1 semester • Cabinet Making - Glebe HS • Landscape and Design – Bell HS • NOTE: Arts Canterbury students cannot apply for focus programs

35. Specialist High Skills Major Programs (SHSM) • Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector taken in grade 11 and grade 12. • Advanced Culinary Education—Sir Guy Carleton SS • Broadcast and Digital Media—Sir Wilfred Laurier SS • Communication and Design—Merivale HS • Fabrication—South Carleton HS • Green Learning—Nepean HS • Housebuilding—various locations • Tool and Die—Hillcrest HS • Entrepreneurship & Business – Canterbury HS • See your counselor for details or visit Board website

36. eLearning Courses Are only available if the course is NOT offered at our school OR If a required course cannot be timetabled. All courses are subject to the Principal’s approval. Please see your counselor for more information and the course calendar for a complete listing of eLearning courses offered.

37. Course selection requires time!! (You have much more time this year than last year!!!) The school timetable is built based on student selections—the ones that you are making now. NO Changes to electives will be made after submitted in Course Planner. CHOOSE WISELY

38. You will make your course selections online. We are using Career Planner by Career Cruising See the tutorial at Course Selection Video Demonstration WEB BASED COURSE SELECTION

39. If you do not have the prerequisite this program will not accept your selection Students in the Arts Canterbury program should enter the 2 course codes provided by your Arts Teacher. Arts Canterbury courses held outside of the school day must be registered through the Department Head. (portfolio, company, Music) Remember: course selections can NOT be changed once you have submitted your selections. Entering your courses

40. Not every course is available in every period so it may not be possible to schedule all of your choices

41. The course calendar with prerequisites and descriptions can be found on the Canterbury website. Follow the link from the SERVICES tab at the top of the front page to the Student Services webpage Our School Website(www.canterburyhs.ocdsb.ca)

42. Once you have submitted your course selection print off the course request sign off sheet which your parent/guardian must sign in 3 Places Includes media release form Submitting Forms

43. Counselors will be available in lab 231 over the lunch hour from Feb 6th to 16th to assist with course selection.