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HEART LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL

HEART LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL. Course Selection 2014-2015 Students entering Grade 11. COURSE SELECTION. Tuesday, February 11 - Tuesday, February 18. Diploma Requirements. 30 credits 18 compulsory credits 12 optional credits 40 hours of Community Involvement

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HEART LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL

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  1. HEART LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL Course Selection 2014-2015 Students entering Grade 11

  2. COURSE SELECTION Tuesday, February 11 - Tuesday, February 18

  3. Diploma Requirements • 30 credits • 18 compulsory credits • 12 optional credits • 40 hours of Community Involvement • Successful Completion of the Literacy Test

  4. The 18 Compulsory Courses • 4 English • 1 French • 3 Math • 2 Science • 1 Canadian Geography • 1 Physical & Health Education • 1 Civics/Career Studies • 1 Canadian History • 1 Arts (drama, music, visual art, dance) And……..

  5. Group 1 • 1 additional credit in English, or French as a second language,** or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education • Group 2 • 1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second language,or cooperative education • Group 3 • 1 additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12), or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies, or cooperative education

  6. Grade 11 Compulsory Credits You MUST sign up for the following compulsory courses: • English • Mathematics • Any other missing compulsory credits

  7. Course Levels in Grade 11 • College • Mixed (A combination of College and University) • Open (Open to everyone) • Workplace and everyday life • University

  8. What level should I choose? • Review current academic achievement • Think of your pathway after high school: Apprenticeship, College, Workplace or University • Speak to your teacher • Speak to your parents • Speak to your counsellor

  9. Learn, ask questions and make informed decisions! • Visit Heart Lake’s Website • Under Student Service select STUDENT FRIENDLY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • Talk to your teachers • Make appointment with your counsellor • Talk with parents and family members

  10. SHSM • Heart Lake offers two Specialist High Skills Major Programs • Earn valuable industry certifications including first aid and CPR qualifications • Receive a red seal on your high school diploma • Specialized package of Grade 11 and 12 courses, co-op, field trips and countless opportunities

  11. ARTS & CULTURE Specialist High Skills Major Four areas of focus: • -Visual Arts • -Music • -Drama • -Digital & Media Arts Three Elective Certifications: • -Lighting and Sound Equipment Maintenance • -Curatorial Techniques • -Portfolio Development • -Musical Instrument Repair Field Trips: -Mirvish Theatre Productions, Art Gallery of Ontario, Sheridan CollegeOakville. NEW GR. 11 COURSE AWK 3M0 ILLUSTRATION

  12. INFO. & COMM. TECHNOLOGY Specialist High School Major If you are considering a career in the following areas then we have a very special program for you: Film, software engineering, Information Technology (IT), animation, broadcasting, game development, computer programming, engineering, interior design, architecture, design or the trades

  13. INFO. & COMM. TECHNOLOGY Specialist High School Major Teachers with real industry experience guide students through the Information & Communication Technology SHSM. Students are exposed to experiential learning and certification in: Lego Robotics Animation Software – TGJ3MO Programming Cell Phone Apps – ICS3UO Computer Hardware Home Design & Model Making – TDJ3MO VEX Robotics Film Production & Broadcasting – TGJ3MO Lego Robotics Competition

  14. Advance Placement Courses • Grade 12 AP courses are university preparation courses • Heart Lake offers advanced placement courses in English and Math • At the end of the semester, you can write the AP exam – depending on your mark, you can earn university credits • You can take the Grade 11 pre AP course in English (ENG 3U9) to help prepare for Grade 12 AP English

  15. www.Myblueprint.ca/peel • Go to Heart Lake Secondary School website • Click on myBlueprint

  16. Login to:www.Myblueprint.ca/peel Login: your student number@pdsb.org Password: You’ve made your own

  17. Stop! If you missed the Myblueprint training we have created a password for you. Login: YourStudentNumber@pdsb.org Password: Your Student Number

  18. Click on High School Planner to begin choosing your courses

  19. High School Planner - Overview This is where you see course requirements for graduation. This is where you see your post-secondary opportunities across Canada based on your course selection . This is where you view other graduation requirements and your progress.

  20. Plan Your Courses This is where you can: plan your courses for multiple grades and build your graduation and post-secondary plan in advance. submit your plan for the upcoming school year You will see: completed courses and marks compulsory courses

  21. Adding a Course Add a course to your plan by clicking on ‘+ Course’. Explore the subject specific courses available at your school. Select courses to meet your program, diploma, and post-secondary requirements.

  22. Click on a subject folder to review courses available. Click on a course to read course prerequisites and description. Click ‘Add Course to Plan’ in the bottom right corner. Note: You can use the Grade dropdown or search filters to find a course. Adding A Course 1 2 3

  23. How to delete a course you have chosen Hover your cursor over the course box (do not click) and a red ‘X’ will appear. Then click the ‘X’ to remove the course. Add a course to your plan by clicking on ‘+ Course’. 2 1

  24. Error Message: Missing Prerequisite!! You will see the error message shown if you select a course for which you do not have the prerequisite. Please review your course prerequisites. Please do not select a course if you do not have the prerequisite.

  25. Submitting Your Courses A plan that meets all graduation requirements will result in the checkmark shown. Submit your plan by clicking ‘Submit’ Note: Only your next year grade courses will be submitted even if multiple years have been planned. 2 1

  26. Submitting Your Courses Submit your courses by clicking ‘Confirm and Print’. A pop-up window may appear, click ‘OK’ to finalize the submission of your plan. 1 2

  27. Stop! Review your courses. Once you hit the submit button- you cannot make changes.

  28. Verification Report Please print the Course Verification Form. Have your Parent/ Guardian sign the form and return the form to your homeroom teacher. Keep another for your records. 1 2

  29. Deadline for Course Selection • Course selection website opens Tuesday Feb. 11, 2014. • At this time you can go online. • Select your courses. • Print out your Verification and get it signed by a parent/guardian. • Return the printed verification to your homeroom teacher. • Course selection website will close Tuesday, February 18th

  30. FINAL TIPS • Select courses online by February 18th, 2014 • Be realistic • Research • Ask questions! • Print off your verification form, hand one into your homeroom teacher and keep one for your records

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