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Welcome to the Grade 10
Option Selection & Individual
Pathways Plan Presentation
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WHAT COURSES DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE?
The 18 compulsory credits include:
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)2 credits in Science1 credit in Canadian Geography1 credit in Canadian History1 credit in the Arts1 credit in Physical and Health Education1 credit in French as a second language.50 credit in Career studies.50 credit in Civics
PLUS 3 more credits, one from each of the following categories:
Group 1
1 additional credit selected from
Group 2
1 additional credit selected from
Group 3
1 additional credit selected from
•Canadian and World Studies•English•Social Sciences and the Humanities•French as a second language•Native language•Native studies•Classical or International language•Cooperative Education•Guidance and Career Education
•The Arts (Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance)•Business Studies•Physical and Health Education•Cooperative Education•French as a second language
***A maximum of 2 credits in Cooperative Education and French can count as compulsory credits
•Science (Grade 11 or 12)•Technological Education•Cooperative Education•Computer Studies•French as a second language
HOW TO READ YOUR STUDENT STATUS
SHEET
Student Information
Previous Courses Current Courses
Credit History & Diploma RequirementsCommunity Involvement Hours
OPTION SELECTION
Course selection for Grade 11
Student selections drive the timetable for 2014-2015
DESTINATION FOCUSED CURRICULUM
STREAMING MODEL FOR GRADES 11 AND 12
Workplace
College University/College
University
“E” “C” “M” “U”
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COLLEGEThese courses are designed to
include the knowledge and skills to prepare students for entrance to most college programs following
high school.
Example: ENG3C1
UNIVERSITY
These courses are designed to prepare students for entrance to
university programs following high school.
Example: ENG3U1
WORKPLACE
These courses are designed for students planning to enter the
workplace directly following high school.
Example: ENG3E1
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGEMIXED
These courses are designed to prepare students for both college and university programs after high
school.
Example: MCF3M1
OPENAn open course has one set of
expectations for that subject and is appropriate for all students.
Example: EMS 3O1
Please note that open courses do NOT meet admission requirements for Ontario
Universities.
DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU
GRADUATE?
GET HELP WITH CAREER CRUISING!
Complete your IPP – Individual Pathways Plan
Complete assessments, search careers and more!
Set Pathways Goals to help you successfully transition from grade to grade along the destination pathway of your choice
RICHARDSON WEBSITE – NEW!
Watch this
video
Review your IPP Progress
Click “Choose My Courses”
View the Course Guide by clicking on the “blue book”
A listing of all courses available in 2014-2015.
It has been organized by departments to help you make your course selections.
Grade 11 courses may be searched by 11th Grade Compulsory, 11th Grade Electives or by Subject Area ( i.e. Arts, Business, etc.)
Course Guide
PREREQUISITES A prerequisite is a course deemed essential
for the successful understanding and completion of a subsequent course.
Prerequisites are listed in the course calendar AND on course planner.
For example: ENG3U1 is the prerequisite for ENG4U1
SEARCH YOUR GRADUATION TRACKING
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
POST SECONDARY DESTINATIONS
Your career goal will help you determine your post-secondary destination
Your post-secondary destination will help you determine which courses to pick next year
•20 publically funded universities
•100’s of programs!
•Which one will best suit your strengths, interests and future goals?
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UNIVERSITY PROGRAMSBACHELOR OF ARTS
African Studies Anthropology Applied Mathematics Business and Society Classical Studies Classics Cognitive Science Communication Studies Computer Science Creative Writing Criminology East Asian Studies Economics Economics and Business English Professional Writing European Studies French Studies Geography Geography and Urban Studies German Studies Global Political Studies Health and Society History
Humanities Individualized Studies Information Technology Italian Labour Studies Latin American and Caribbean Studies Law and Society Linguistics Mathematics Mathematics for commerce Philosophy Political Science Professional Writing Psychology Public Policy and Administration Religious Studies Russian Science and Society Social and Political Thought Sociology Spanish Statistics Urban Studies Women’s Studies
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Students wishing to apply to an Ontario university must have a minimum of SIX Grade 12 University or University/College level courses.One of these MUST be ENG 4U1.Other prerequisites are program specific:
For example, Chemical Engineering at Ryerson University requires ENG4U1, MHF4U1, MCV4U1, SPH4U1, SCH4U1.
Consult: www.electronicinfo.ca
What grade 11 courses are the prerequisite courses for these grade 12 courses???
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EXAMPLES OF COLLEGE PROGRAMS
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS OSSD plus program specific requirements.
For example, the Firefighter - Preservice Education and Training program at Durham College requires Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, Grade 11 Biology, and Grade 12 Chemistry
Consult the Ontario College Guide at www.ontariocolleges.ca
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APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS
Some colleges offer “pre-apprenticeship” programs.
For example, Durham College has an Electrician Technician – Instrumentation and Control, 2 year program:
Grade 12 English and Grade 12 Math are prerequisites. Technical math, physics and chemistry are recommended courses.
Students interested in starting an apprenticeship are encouraged to visit www.tradeability.ca
Students should call the Ontario government’s Training Hotline at
1-888-JOBGROW.
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HOW DO I APPLY FOR CO-OP?Select Co-op as part of your course selections in Career Cruising
ANDComplete an application and return it to the
Co-op Department which is located at the back of the Guidance office
Co-op applications can be downloaded from your Career Cruising Account or the school website
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF SHSM
OSSD with red seal
Completion of the SHSM is recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST)
Participating students receive a SHSM record which documents their achievement of the required components of the SHSM
More general information about SHSM’s can be seen at the bottom of the Option Selection Access page the big purple button
PARTICIPATING SECTORS AT RICHARDSON COLLEGIATE
1. ARTS and CULTURE:Students in Music Theatre are automatically enrolled – See Mr. Tmannetje
2. ENERGY and3. ENVIRONMENT:Students selecting SVN3M1 & IDC 3O1 are enrolled – Teacher contact is Mr. Kirchner
PARTICIPATING SECTORS AT RICHARDSON COLLEGIATE
4. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM:Students selected by teacher - Teacher contact is Ms. Broadley
5. SPORTS:PAI 3OD - Teacher contact is Ms. Nicholls
6. BUSINESS – PENDING APPROVAL
Teacher contact is Ms. McDonald for more information
HOW TO SELECT COURSES?
STEP #1 Which courses are compulsory for your
grade level? (Answer: English and Math)
STEP #2 Which compulsory credits do you still
require to graduate? (Consult your student status sheet and course planner for this information.)
HOW TO SELECT COURSES?STEP #3
Carefully select elective courses based on your interests, abilities, career goals, values, personal goals and educational goals for a post-secondary education.
Consider Required vs. Recommended courses.For example, University of Waterloo offers an
Environment and Business program. ENG4U1 is a required course. BAT4M1, CIA4U1, Grade 12 U Science and Grade 12 U Math are recommended courses.
HOW TO SELECT COURSES?
STEP #4 Ensure that you have selected all “prerequisite”
courses for the university and/or college programs that you are interested in.
It is YOUR responsibility to conduct all the necessary research in order to determine specific program requirements.
Consult www.electronicinfo.ca, www.ontariocolleges.ca, www.tradeablitity.ca, university and college view books and websites.
GRADE 11 ELECTIVE COURSES
OVER 60 CHOICES!!!!!
STUDENTS CHOOSE ELECTIVE COURSES,
PLUS ONE ALTERNATE
COURSES TO CONSIDER… eLearning courses (sixth character is a E)
In order to select an eLearning class, see your counsellor in Guidance for approval. Space is limited because these courses are shared between all schools in the DDSB.
Dual Credit courses These courses are awaiting approval. If approved, you
will earn a high school credit and a college credit.
Technology and Software Requirements
Laptop or tablet with at least a 7” screenKeyboard (physical or virtual)
iOS (Apple), Windows, Android or Linux operating system
Ability to multi-taskWifi enabled
Microsoft with Access
BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY
ONCE YOU HAVE SELECTED YOUR COURSES:Press SubmitRun off Course Sign Off SheetGet parent/guardian signatureHand in SIGNED Course Sign Off Sheets to your period 2 teacher!
Due Date: Friday
February 21, 2014
Course availability is determined by the course selections you
make at this time of the school year!
Failure to complete your online course selections on time may result in not getting all of your
requested courses.
THIS CONCLUDES THE GRADE 10
OPTION SELECTION
PRESENTATION.
