COURSE SELECTIONCOURSE SELECTIONfor 2014-15for 2014-15

CHOOSING COURSES FOR CHOOSING COURSES FOR GRADE 11 GRADE 11

PLANNING FOR SUCCESSPLANNING FOR SUCCESS

Map out a plan for Grade 10 to 12 on Map out a plan for Grade 10 to 12 on Educational Planner sheetEducational Planner sheet Compulsory credits have been filled in for you; you Compulsory credits have been filled in for you; you

decide what level to take them atdecide what level to take them at Optional credits need to be selected by youOptional credits need to be selected by you Choose 8 coursesChoose 8 courses Apply for a study period only after you have earned Apply for a study period only after you have earned

20 credits 20 credits

OSSD COMPULSORIESOSSD COMPULSORIES

Group 1:Group 1: One additional credit in English, or French as a second One additional credit in English, or French as a second language,** or a Native language, or a classical or an international language,** or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education*** education***

Group 2:Group 2: One additional credit in health and physical education, One additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second language,** or cooperative education*** language,** or cooperative education***

Group 3:Group 3: One additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12), or One additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12), or technological education (Grades 9 – 12), or French as a second technological education (Grades 9 – 12), or French as a second language,** or computer studies, or cooperative education*** language,** or computer studies, or cooperative education***

OSSDOSSD

Maximum of 2 credits in Coop and 2 Maximum of 2 credits in Coop and 2 credits in French can count as compulsory credits in French can count as compulsory creditscredits

40 hours of community service 40 hours of community service

Successful completion of the OSSLT or Successful completion of the OSSLT or OSSLCOSSLC

Secondary School Secondary School completion in four yearscompletion in four years Students are encouraged to plan for four Students are encouraged to plan for four

years of secondary educationyears of secondary education Boards will receive full funding for up to Boards will receive full funding for up to

34 credits per student34 credits per student Individual situations where more than 34 Individual situations where more than 34

credits are required will be submitted to credits are required will be submitted to the superintendent the superintendent

Students on IEP are exemptStudents on IEP are exempt

French ImmersionFrench Immersion

F.I. Certificate requires 10 courses, three at the F.I. Certificate requires 10 courses, three at the senior level :senior level :

FIF1D1I FIF2D1I FIF3U1I FIF4U1IFIF1D1I FIF2D1I FIF3U1I FIF4U1I

MPM1D1I MPM2D1I BDI3C1I MPM1D1I MPM2D1I BDI3C1I EAC4U1IEAC4U1I

SNC1D1I SNC2D1I HSP3C1I Co-opSNC1D1I SNC2D1I HSP3C1I Co-op

CGC1D1I CHC2D1I HSP3U1CGC1D1I CHC2D1I HSP3U1 GPP3O1IGPP3O1I

ADA1D1I AVI2O1I ADA1D1I AVI2O1I PPL3O1I PPL3O1I

CHV/GLC2O3ICHV/GLC2O3I

International International BaccalaureateBaccalaureate

PreBacc (10) and IB courses (11 and 12) end PreBacc (10) and IB courses (11 and 12) end with the letter ‘B’with the letter ‘B’

Students must be registered in the IB Program Students must be registered in the IB Program to be enrolled in a PreBacc or IB courseto be enrolled in a PreBacc or IB course

Students can register as Certificate Students Students can register as Certificate Students taking IB Courses from a minimum of 4 areas taking IB Courses from a minimum of 4 areas plus TOK plus TOK

See school website under Student Services See school website under Student Services and International Baccalaureateand International Baccalaureate

PATHWAYSPATHWAYS

Courses at the Grade 11 level:Courses at the Grade 11 level:

College (C)College (C) University (U)University (U) College/University (M)College/University (M) Workplace (E)Workplace (E) Open (O)Open (O) IB (B) IB (B)

(Grade 11 MCR3UB still considered PreBacc)(Grade 11 MCR3UB still considered PreBacc)

PATHWAYSPATHWAYS

College courses – lead to C (college), or College courses – lead to C (college), or M (college/university) level courses in M (college/university) level courses in Grade 12Grade 12

University –leads to M(college/university) University –leads to M(college/university) or U (university) level courses in Grade or U (university) level courses in Grade 1212

PATHWAYSPATHWAYS

Locally Developed – leads to E Locally Developed – leads to E (workplace) level courses in Grade 12(workplace) level courses in Grade 12

Science Pathway – SNC1L in Grade 9 Science Pathway – SNC1L in Grade 9 then next Science credit is SVN3Ethen next Science credit is SVN3E

PATHWAYSPATHWAYS

Prerequisites AND achievement critical for Prerequisites AND achievement critical for success (e.g. 50% in SNC2D is not success (e.g. 50% in SNC2D is not sufficient for success in any 3U Sciencesufficient for success in any 3U Science

SCH3U is highly recommended for SBI4USCH3U is highly recommended for SBI4U

ENG not Media Studies or Writer’s Craft ENG not Media Studies or Writer’s Craft count as compulsorycount as compulsory

MATH PATHWAYSMATH PATHWAYS

Selecting the right math course depends on what type Selecting the right math course depends on what type of studies you plan on pursuing in post-secondaryof studies you plan on pursuing in post-secondary

MPM2D to MCR3UMPM2D to MCR3U

Leads to MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U in Grade 12Leads to MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U in Grade 12 Required for programs like Engineering, Required for programs like Engineering,

Sciences, Business, Mathematics, Kinesiology, Sciences, Business, Mathematics, Kinesiology, etc.etc.

Math PathwaysMath Pathways

MFM2D or (very strong MPM2P) to MCF3MMFM2D or (very strong MPM2P) to MCF3M Leads to MDM4U – required for specific programs in Leads to MDM4U – required for specific programs in

Social Sciences orSocial Sciences or Leads to MCT4C – required for college health and Leads to MCT4C – required for college health and

technology programstechnology programs

MFM2P to MBF3C1 MFM2P to MBF3C1 Leads to MAP4C1 - required for few college programs. Leads to MAP4C1 - required for few college programs.

Please check the specific requirements.Please check the specific requirements.

MAT2L to MEL3E to MEL4EMAT2L to MEL3E to MEL4E Mathematics for everyday lifeMathematics for everyday life

SHSM PROGRAMSSHSM PROGRAMS

Grade 11 and 12 programGrade 11 and 12 program Earn certifications and trainings within Earn certifications and trainings within

program. program. Speak to a teacher in Visual Arts or Speak to a teacher in Visual Arts or

TechnologyTechnology Arts and CultureArts and Culture

8 credit package including 4 Arts courses8 credit package including 4 Arts courses ConstructionConstruction

10 credit package including 4 Construction courses10 credit package including 4 Construction courses

Ontario Youth Ontario Youth Apprenticeship ProgramApprenticeship Program OYAPOYAP

Train as a registered apprentice while Train as a registered apprentice while enrolled in high schoolenrolled in high school

Start your chosen careerStart your chosen career On the job training On the job training For students who like to learn by doingFor students who like to learn by doing Over 130 careersOver 130 careers Early childhood educator, chef, carpenter, Early childhood educator, chef, carpenter,

electrician, hairstylist etcelectrician, hairstylist etc

OCASOCAS

Ontario College Application ServiceOntario College Application Service www.ontariocolleges.ca To apply for college in OntarioTo apply for college in Ontario

Graduate with OSSDGraduate with OSSD English mark is criticalEnglish mark is critical Programs have specific prerequisitesPrograms have specific prerequisites

Check College Check College requirementsrequirements

ontariocolleges.caontariocolleges.ca

OUACOUAC

Ontario University Application CentreOntario University Application Centre www.electronicinfo.ca To apply for university in OntarioTo apply for university in Ontario

Minimum of 6 12U or 12M courses, Minimum of 6 12U or 12M courses, including ENG4U1including ENG4U1

All programs have specific prerequisitesAll programs have specific prerequisites

Check University Check University requirementsrequirements

eInfo eInfo

eLEARNINGeLEARNING

If you are interested in taking an If you are interested in taking an eLearning course please make an eLearning course please make an appointment to see your counsellor in appointment to see your counsellor in Student ServicesStudent Services

CO-OP OPTIONSCO-OP OPTIONS

2 credit (half day) COO3OE 2 credit (half day) COO3OE 4 credit (full day) COOFT1 or COOFT24 credit (full day) COOFT1 or COOFT2 120 hours/credit required120 hours/credit required Requires application and interviewRequires application and interview

System PlacementsSystem Placements Some competitive, board-wide placementsSome competitive, board-wide placements

Police, Cable 14, HospitalsPolice, Cable 14, Hospitals Require interview and additional applicationRequire interview and additional application

System ProgramsSystem Programs Limeridge Co-op, Healthcare Support Program, Building from Limeridge Co-op, Healthcare Support Program, Building from

the Ground up, Militia the Ground up, Militia Require interview and additional applicationRequire interview and additional application

SUMMER SCHOOLSUMMER SCHOOL Use summer school toUse summer school to

Get ahead in creditsGet ahead in credits Make up missed creditsMake up missed credits Upgrade your skills and markUpgrade your skills and mark

Credits are offered in class and onlineCredits are offered in class and online General infoGeneral info

If taking a prerequisite at summer school you will If taking a prerequisite at summer school you will have to see your counsellor to choose the following have to see your counsellor to choose the following course for next year.course for next year.

Course Info available June 1Course Info available June 1

HANDOUTS during period HANDOUTS during period one:one:

Choosing Your Courses Instruction SheetChoosing Your Courses Instruction Sheet Westdale Educational PlannerWestdale Educational Planner Westdale Course Offerings By GradeWestdale Course Offerings By Grade Career Cruising Online Course Selection Career Cruising Online Course Selection

Instructions Instructions User name - pupil number (6 digits)User name - pupil number (6 digits)

Password – your date of birthPassword – your date of birth

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Career Cruising on line Career Cruising on line course selection course selection

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Student Services websiteStudent Services website

http://schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale

Go to Student Services, Choosing Your Go to Student Services, Choosing Your Courses for informationCourses for information

From Quick links on left click on Career From Quick links on left click on Career Cruising Cruising

Course Selection due Course Selection due datedate

February 28, 2014February 28, 2014See your counsellor if you See your counsellor if you

need help!need help!