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Welcome to the Grade 9 Course Selection Assembly
February 2014
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU
GROW UP?
The process where students choose their courses for the next school year.
Students drive the timetable!
Timetable changes are limited so…do your research, talk to teachers, your parents and choose your courses carefully.
WHAT IS OPTION SELECTION?
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE?
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What Courses Do You Need to Graduate?
The 18 compulsory credits include:
4 credits English (1 credit per Grade)1 credit French as a second language3 credits Mathematics 2 credits Science1 credit Canadian history1 credit Canadian geography1 credit Arts1 credit Health and Physical education.50 credit Career education.50 credit Civics
AND
Group 11 additional credit selected from
•Canadian and World Studies or
•English or
•Native Studies
•Social Science and the humanities or
•French as a second language or
•Native language or
•Classical or international language or
•Cooperative Education or Guidance and Career Education
Group 21 additional credit selected from
•The Arts (Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance) or•Business Studies or•Health and physical Education or•Cooperative Education or•French as a second language
Group 31 additional credit selected from
•Science – Grade 11 or 12 or•Technological Education or•Cooperative Educationor•Computer Studies or French as a second language
5 Compulsory Courses+3 Elective Courses
= 8 Courses
Grade 10 Program
Grade 10 Compulsory Courses
English
History
Mathematics
Science
Career Education/Civics
Compulsory Subjects
Yellow Handout
MAKING YOUR CHOICES:
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APPLIEDACADEMIC LOCALLY DEVELOPED
ACADEMIC
Academic courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline PLUS additional related concepts.
While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater emphasis on
THEORY as a basis for future learning and problem solving.
Making Your Choices:Academic or Locally Developed or Applied
Students planning to pursue Post Secondary Studies at the UNIVERSITY Level should select courses in the Academic Pathway.
LOCALLY DEVELOPED
Locally developed courses focus on the most essential concepts of the discipline.
These courses provide support for students by enhancing their skills to allow them to be successful at secondary school.
Making Your Choices:Academic or Locally Developed or
Applied
AppliedApplied courses focus on the essential concepts of the
discipline.
While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.
Making Your Choices:Academic or Locally Developed or
Applied
Students planning to pursue Post Secondary Studies at the COLLEGE Level should select courses in the Applied or Academic Stream.
Can I change levels in Grade 10?
Yes!Students are able to move from APPLIED courses in
Grade 9 to ACADEMIC courses in Grade 10.
Students are able to move from ACADEMIC courses in Grade 9 to APPLIED courses in Grade 10.
Students wishing to switch from MFM1P1 to MPM2D1 must complete a transfer course at SUMMER
SCHOOL.
Do all the courses that a student selects have to be at the same level?
No! Students are encouraged to take the type of
course that best suits their interests, goals and learning styles.
Students may select a variety of course types.
Can a student take more than one course in the subject area?
Yes!
For example:
Semester #1: ENG2P1
Semester #2: ENG2D1
A prerequisite is a course deemed essential for the successful understanding and completion of a subsequent course.
For example:
◦ MPM1D1 is the prerequisite for MPM2D1
Prerequisites
Grade 10 Elective Courses
31 available Courses
Students select 4 ELECTIVE COURSES: 3 plus 1 alternate
Decoding a Course Code
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ALL ELECTIVE COURSES ARE
OFFERED AT THE “OPEN LEVEL”
What is an Open Course?
Open courses have one set of expectations for each subject and are appropriate for ALL students.
Grade 10 Elective Courses
Course Name Code Prerequisite
DanceDramaMusic – GuitarMusic – Stage BandMusic – InstrumentalMusic - VocalMedia Arts Visual ArtsVisual Arts – Information/Consumer Design
ATC2O1ADA2O1AMG2O1AMH2O1AMI2O1AMV2O1ASM2O1AVI2O1 AWE2O1
NoneNoneAMG101 RecommendedAMI101 RecommendedAMI101 RecommendedAMV1O1 RecommendedAVI101 RecommendedAVI101 RecommendedAVI101 Recommended
THE ARTS
Grade 10 Elective Courses
MUSIC THEATRE PROGRAMDramatic Arts – Performance(2 credits- ADB2O1& AMV203)
Dramatic Arts – Production
Visual Arts – Stage Design
Instrumental Performance
ADB2O1
ADD201
AWJ2O1
AMT2O1
Interview, Audition & Application
Interview & Application
Interview, Portfolio & Application
Interview, Audition & Application
THE ARTS continued
Grade 10 Elective Courses
COURSE NAME COURSE CODE PREREQUISITE
Introduction to Business
BBI2O1 None
Information & Communication Technology in Business
BTT2O1 None, antirequisite BTT1O1
BUSINESS
Grade 10 Elective Courses
COURSE NAME COURSE CODE PREREQUISITE
Introduction to Computer Skills
ICS2O1 None, MPM1D1 Recommended
COMPUTER STUDIES
Grade 10 Elective Courses
COURSE NAME COURSE CODE PREREQUISITE
Literacy Skills: Reading and Writing
ELS2O1 ENG1D1 orENG1P1 orENG1L1
ENGLISH
Grade 10 Elective Courses
COURSE NAME COURSE CODE
Healthy Active Living Recreational Sport
PPL2O4 (Female)PPL2O3 (Male)
Individual and Small Group ActivitiesFit for Life: yoga, pilates, step
PAI2O4 (Female)
Large Group Activities– Sports Skills & TheoryFootball, Fitness, Rugby
PAL2O3 (Male)
Personal and Fitness ActivitiesWeight Training & Fitness
PAF2O3 (Male)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Students may select more than one Grade 10 Phys.
Ed. courses)
Grade 10 Elective Courses
COURSE NAME LEVEL COURSE CODE PREREQUISITE
French Academic FSF2D1 FSF1D1
French- Bring Your Own Technology Version
Academic FSF2D3 FSF1D1
Spanish Academic LWSBD1 None
LANGUAGES
Technology and Software Requirements
Laptop or tablet with at least a 7” screen Keyboard (physical or virtual)
iOS (Apple), Windows, Android or Linux operating system
Ability to multi-task Wifi enabled
Microsoft with Access
Bring Your Own Technology
Grade 10 Elective Courses
COURSE NAME COURSE CODE
Clothing HNL2O1
SOCIAL SCIENCE
COURSE NAME COURSE CODE
Construction Technology TCJ2O1
Technical Design TDJ2O1
Hospitality and Tourism TFJ2O1
Communications Technology TGJ2O1
Transportation Technology TTJ2O1
Grade 10 Elective Courses
TECHNOLOGY
Course Fair
WHEN?: Thursday, February 19th – Period 1
WHERE?: Double Gym
WHY?: Find out about courses!
How to Read Your Student Status Sheet
Student Information
Previous Courses Current Courses
Credit History & Diploma RequirementsCommunity Involvement Hours
COURSE SELECTION
You will select your courses online using the Career Cruising website.
Access Career Cruising:1. Richardson website at http:www.ddsb.ca/school/jclarkerichardson/
or
2. www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb
STEP #1: Log In to Career Cruising
Richardson website – new!
Watch this
video
STEP #2: Review your IPP Progress
9 short tasks that mustbe completed
STEP #3: Click “Choose My Courses”
STEP #4: 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 10 courses may be searched by 10th Grade Compulsory, 10th Grade Electives or by Subject Area ( i.e. Arts, Business, etc.)
Course Guide
Course Calendarhttps://www.careercruising.com/individual/CP_CourseCalendar.aspx?SID=3598&DID=13092Screen clipping taken: 05/01/2014 4:13 PM
Course Descriptions
STEP #5: Select your 5 Mandatory Courses
My Course Planhttps://www2.careercruising.com/my/courseplan/plannerScreen clipping taken: 05/01/2014 4:52 PM
STEP #6: Select your 3Elective Courses
Courses in “white”
STEP #7: Choose an Alternate Course
Step #8: Submit Your Choices to Guidance
WARNING: This step cannot be undone!
Step #9: Print the Course Request Sign Off Sheet
Hand in the Course Request Sign Off sheet to the teacher that
escorted you to the assembly!
Due date to pick courses for grade 10:
February 21, 2014
DUE DATE TO PICK COURSES FOR GRADE
10
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Please note: Failure to hand in your Course Sign Off Sheet on time may
result in not getting all of your requested courses.
Now let’s move to the computers.
