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Grade 10 Parents’ Night

Understand diploma requirements, credit types, SHSM benefits, co-op education, post-secondary options, and application processes. Helpful tips and resources.

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Grade 10 Parents’ Night

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  1. Grade 10 Parents’ Night http://rickhansenss.peelschools.org Your Guide to Grades 11 and 12

  2. OSSD Diploma Requirements • 30 Credits • 18 Compulsory • 12 Optional • 40 volunteer hours • Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT/OLC 4O)

  3. Credits to be Taken • Grade 11 • 8 credits (1English,1Math, 6 others) • Grade 12 • At least 6 credits (1English, 5+ others)

  4. Credit Types Grades 9 and 10 Grades 11 and 12 Locally Developed -------> Workplace Applied ----------------> College Academic --------------> University Open ------------------> Open ----------------------->Mixed

  5. Specialized Programs • Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) • Hospitality and Tourism • Manufacturing • Co-operative Education • Dual Credits

  6. SHSM • A ministry-approved specialized program allows grade 11 and 12​ students to focus their learning on a specific sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from ​secondary school

  7. SHSM Benefits • Develop specialized knowledge and skills • Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training • Industry ‘reach-ahead experiences’ • Specialized co-op placements

  8. SHSM – Hospitality and Tourism • A bundle of 9 credits across grades 11 and 12 • 1 English; 1 math; 4 hospitality and tourism, 2 co-op; 1 from science or business • 6 industry recognized certifications and/or training courses (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Safe Food Handling) • Experiential learning • Reach ahead experiences

  9. SHSM - Manufacturing • A bundle of 9 credits across grades 11 and 12 • 1 English; 1 math; 1 science; a combination of 4 technology (manufacturing, robotics, engineering, computer science, tech design); 2 co-op • 6 industry recognized certifications and/or training courses (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Safe Lifting, Personal Protective Equipment) • Experiential learning • Reach ahead experiences

  10. Co-operative Education • Experiential learning • Pre-placement activities • Health and safety training • OYAP • Accelerated OYAP

  11. Dual Credits • Partnerships with community colleges • Students may be able to work towards their Level 1 apprenticeship curriculum • Areas: • ​Arts and Culture • Health and Wellness • Hospitality • Social Sciences • Skilled Trades • Information Technology

  12. Post-Secondary Destinations • GAP year • Workplace • Apprenticeship (Skilled Trades) Programs • College • University

  13. GAP Year • Taking a year break from education • Self discovery • Work • Volunteer • Maturity and personal growth • https://www.discoveryear.ca/

  14. Workplace • Joining the workforce upon graduation • High school preparation courses: • Workplace • CO-OP • Cold marketing/the hidden job market (approx. 80% of all jobs) • Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market • Employment fairs • Job agencies (i.e. YMCA) • Building the resume

  15. Apprenticeship (Skilled Trades) • Through an employer - apply directly to an employer, union or local committee • College – train while completing a college course; pre-apprenticeship programs • Required courses – dependent on the skilled trade (grade 11 and 12 college compulsory courses preferred) • OYAP/Co-op/work experience preferred • Dual credits • Research • www.apprenticeshipsearch.com • www.oyap.com

  16. College • 1 year certificate programs • 2 and 3 year diploma programs • 4 year degree programs (require 6 4u/m courses) • Marks of 65% or higher are preferred • Grade 12 English required • Program specific admission requirements • Some require a portfolio or an audition • TOEFL – English language requirement • Research • www.ontariocolleges.ca • www.myblueprint.ca/peel

  17. College Bridging Programs • One or two year pre-degree programs • Research: • www.ontariocolleges.ca • www.electronicinfo.ca • www.myblueprint.ca/peel

  18. University Bachelor Programs • 3-4 years in length • 6 Grade 12 U/M type courses • ENG 4U is mandatory • Program specific requirements • Some require a portfolio or an audition • TOEFL – English language requirement • Research • www.electronicinfo.ca • www.myblueprint.ca/peel

  19. Post Secondary Education Fairs • Ontario Universities Fair www.ouf.ca • Metro Toronto Convention Centre • September 27-29 • Ontario Colleges Information Fair www.ocif.ca • Enercare Centre (Exhibition Ground) • October 23 - 24 • Student Life Expo www.studentlifeexpo.com • Metro Toronto Convention Centre • Late October • Open Houses

  20. Applying to College • November to February of graduating year • www.ontariocolleges.ca • Equal consideration deadline: February 1st • 5 choices (no more than 3 per school) • Cost: $95 • February 1st – earliest date which an applicant will receive an offer of admission • May 1st – deadline to accept offer of admission • Mark transmissions

  21. Applying to University • November to mid January of graduation year • Get PIN from Guidance counsellor • www.ouac.on.ca; 101 • 3 choices (cost of $150) • Each additional choice costs $50 • Offers may begin as early as February/March • End of May/beginning of June – majority of applicants will receive a response • Mark transmissions

  22. Post Secondary Education Costs Apprenticeship Programs • In-school technical training session $200-$800 • Certain programs are eligible for grants, tax deductions, equipment/tool allowances • College Programs • Certificate/Diploma Programs -$2,700 • Applied Degree -$5,800 • University Programs • Bachelor’s Degree Programs - $6,000 • Collaborative Programs - $5,000 Additional Costs • Books and Supplies - $600 -1,300 • Parking - $500-600 • Public Transit – $800-$1,000 • Residence and regular meal plan -$6,000 - $9,000 • Other - $$$ Approx. Total : $8,800 – 18,000

  23. Financing Post-Secondary Education • Personal savings • RESPs • Scholarships • OSAP/loans

  24. Scholarships • Types: • Entrance • External (community, private business) • Scholarship appraisal form • Websites • RHSS • University and college websites • www.yconic.com • www.scholarshipscanada.com • www.studentscholarships.org

  25. OSAP • Financial assistance provided by the government • Eligible persons: • Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person • Loans are based on family income and assets • Applying • When student apply for post-secondary programs

  26. Resources • http://rickhansenss.peelschools.org

  27. Questions

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