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Choosing Grade 10 Courses

Choosing Grade 10 Courses. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School. Exploring Without Deciding. ONTARIO SECONDARY S CHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS. 4 credits in Religious Education 4 credits in English (one per grade) 3 credits in Mathematics (one must be a senior course) 2 credits in Science

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Choosing Grade 10 Courses

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  1. Choosing Grade 10 Courses Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School

  2. Exploring Without Deciding

  3. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS • 4 credits in Religious Education • 4 credits in English (one per grade) • 3 credits in Mathematics (one must be a senior course) • 2 credits in Science • 1 credit in Canadian Geography • 1 credit in Canadian History • 0.5 credit in Career Studies, 0.5 credit in Civics • 1 credits in Health and Physical Education • 1 credit in French • 1 credit in the Arts

  4. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Successfully complete provincial literacy requirement. • Complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement.

  5. Course Levels There are four levels of courses: • Open • Academic • Applied • Locally Developed

  6. Open Courses • Open courses are identified with an O at the end of the course code – HRE2O (Religion) • These courses are designed for all types of learners.

  7. Academic Courses • Academic courses are identified with a D at the end of the course code – CHC2D (History) • If you were successful* at the Academic level then you should continue at the Grade 10 Academic level in the same subject – e.g. MPM1D to MPM2D • Note: In order to be adequately prepared for the same level at the next grade, it is recommended that students be working at the provincial standard which is Level 3 (minimum 70%).

  8. Subject-specific content acquired in each grade (knowledge),and the comprehension of its meaning and significance(understanding) Knowledgeand Understanding

  9. Applied Courses • Applied courses are identified with a P at the end of the course code – MFM2P (Math) • If you were successful* at the Applied level then you should continue at the Applied level in the same subject – e.g. ENG1P to ENG2P • Note: In order to be adequately prepared for the same level at the next grade, it is recommended that students be working at the provincial standard which is Level 3 (minimum 70%).

  10. Locally Developed Courses • Locally Developed courses are identified with an L at the end of the course code – ENG2L (English) • If you were successful at the Locally Developed level then you should continue with a Grade 10 Locally Developed course in that subject if it is necessary or desired – e.g. SNC1L to SNC2L.

  11. Optional Courses • You have two optional courses in Grade 10 along with 6 compulsory courses unless your timetable was adjusted in Grade 9. • The compulsory courses are Math, English, Religion, Science, History, Civics/Careers.

  12. RELIGION Grade 10 Religion HRE2O Christ and Culture The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

  13. ENGLISH PATHWAYSAs a diploma requirement, students must earn one compulsory English credit per grade.The grade 12 requirement may be met by successfully completing the OLC4O course.This chart maps out the compulsory courses in English and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisites for them. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course.

  14. ENGLISH Select an appropriate course TYPE: • Academic – ENG2D • Applied – ENG2P • Locally Developed – ENG2L

  15. Math Pathways

  16. MATHEMATICS Select an appropriate course TYPE: • Academic – MPM2D • Applied – MFM2P • Locally Developed – MAT2L

  17. Possible Pathways in Science

  18. SCIENCE Select an appropriate course TYPE: • Academic – SNC2D • Applied – SNC2P • Locally Developed – SNC2L

  19. The Arts

  20. Visual Arts Grade 9 – AVI 1O Grade 10 – AVI 2O Grade 11 – AVI 3M Grade 12 – AVI 4M – AWM 4M Portfolio

  21. Music Instrumental Grade 9 – AMU 1O Grade 10 – AMU 20 Grade 11 – AMU 3M Grade 12 – AMU 4M Vocal Grade 9 – AMV 1O Grade 10 – AMV 20 Grade 11 – AMV 3M Grade 12 – AMV 4M

  22. Drama Grade 9 – ADA 1O Grade 10 – ADA 2O Grade 11 – ADA 3M – ADD 3O Tech Theatre Grade 12 – ADA 4M – ADF 4M Director’s Craft

  23. Technical Theatre 1 Drama 2 Credits + 1 Construction =

  24. Theatre Management

  25. Set Construction

  26. Prop Building

  27. Lighting

  28. Sound

  29. Costumes

  30. Be part of next year’s show Working behind the scenes Having tons of fun Choose Tech Theater

  31. BUSINESS STUDIES • Introduction to Information Technology In Business - BTT 2O The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

  32. Canadian and World Studies • History CHC2D or CHC2P • Civics CHV2O • Geography CGC1P or CGC1D

  33. GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION • Career Studies GLC2O Combined with CHV2O (Civics)

  34. MODERN LANGUAGES Portuguese -LWOBD French - FSF2D The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

  35. PHYSICAL EDUCATION • Healthy Active Living PPL20F/PPL2OM The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

  36. Social Sciences and Humanities • Food and Nutrition HFN 2O

  37. TECHNOLOGY Communications Technology - TGJ2O Construction Technology - TCJ2O Manufacturing Technology - TMJ2O Technological Design - TDJ2O Transportation Technology - TTJ2O The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

  38. Interest inventories Grade 10 Career Studies – GLC2O Career Cruising Cooperative Education Information interviews Specialist High Skills Majors Volunteering Part-time job Internet research Explore different high school courses Dual Credits Talk to your Guidance Counsellor CAREER EXPLORATION Visit the LDCSB Guidance Web page – www.ldcsb.on.ca/Programs/Guidance

  39. Summer School • There are a number of courses offered in Summer School (CHC2D, GLC 2O/ CHV2O) • If you are thinking of taking a course in summer school, keep listening to announcements as information will be sent out to HCC • You may need to put the course you are taking in summer school in your grade 11 courses as a placeholder

  40. Online Course Selection • Again, this year, courses will be online. • The link can be found on the HCC website: Registration and course selection.

  41. Forget Your Password? • Click on: Forgot my username and/or password • Enter your board assigned email • Login in to retrieve your password

  42. All HCC Students now have a board email account. Log in at: www.live.caUsername:your six digit student number followed by @365.ldcsb.on.ca (e.g. 123456@365.ldcsb.on.ca)Password:your 10 digit phone number (e.g. 51955512234)

  43. Guidance Counsellors • Ms. McNally (A to Sr) • Ms. Zebregts (St to Z)

  44. Final Reminders • You must select 8 courses. • You will most likely select Math, English, Religion, Science, History, Civics/Careers, plus 2 electives. • Remember your Graduation Requirements (30 credits – 21 of which are compulsory, 40 hours of community service and successful completion of the Literacy Test)

  45. DUE DATE • A copy of your course selections along with $50.00 for your 2014-15 student fee must be in to your homeroom teacher by Friday, February 14th. (HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!)

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