Transcript Grade 11 Decision Making

Grade 11 Course
Selection
2013-2014
Destination Pathways
Workplace
 Apprenticeship
 College
 University
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Hopefully you started your post
secondary research over the exam
break
If not, start now!…you need to be
informed to make wise course
selections
Not sure?... know what you need to keep
doors open
Unsure of a good fit for you?
Revisit Career Cruising Matchmaker or
other online interests, skills, aptitudes
inventories
 Discuss with family members or
mentors
 Look at College/University programs
 See your guidance counsellor
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Courses Required for Post
Secondary Admission
University:
 6 4U or 4M courses including specific
program prerequisites
Colleges:
 C, M or U courses
 O courses
OSSD Requirements
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30 credits total
40 Hours of Community Service
Successful completion of the OSSLT or
Literacy Course (OLC4O1)
Diploma Requirements
Full Disclosure
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What is a transcript?
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What is full disclosure?
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Can I drop a course without it showing?
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If I repeat a course, do both show?
Departmental
Notes
Things to think about, new
courses, & recommendations!
Cooperative Education
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Advantages!
OYAP/Accelerated/Dual Credits
How do I sign up?
Pick up Application in Guidance or Co-op
Put co-op on your course selection sheet:
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2 credit: COOPHD
4 credit: COOPFD
(Interview will follow by end of June)
OYAP
ON Youth Apprenticeship Program
Students participating in OYAP:
 must have completed 26 credits prior to starting the program
 must be enrolled as full time students
 are required to complete all OSSD compulsory credits in sem. 1
The Accelerated OYAP program benefits:
 Earn high school credits towards OSSD
 Register as an apprentice
 Opportunity to complete part or all of their Level One apprenticeship
schooling in a specific trade
 Earn hours/demonstrating competencies towards an apprenticeship
 Make connections with employers/journeypersons to continue after
graduation
Dual Credits
Some are offered during day, some
after school – receive 2 credits  one
high school, one college
 To participate during day, must be in
co-op
 Transportation is provided
 See list of course offerings or see your
Guidance counsellor
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English
ENG 4U/C is a requirement for
graduation and necessary for all post
secondary programs
 EWC4C1 is excellent course to build
writing skills
 AP English: ask your gr. 11 teacher for
a recommendation
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Physical Education
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PSE4U1 is an anatomy course – strongly
suggest U level science course as
preparation
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PLF4C1 – Rec Leadership
 Students may APPLY to participate as a
leader for Muskoka Woods Orientation
excursion
Science
Like science that relates to everyday life?
 SNC4E1 – Workplace Science
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Prerequisite: gr. 10 applied or locally
developed science (SVN3E1)
Technology
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Offers a wide variety of courses
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Most require a prerequisite by grade 12
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Please take note of the Yearbook
course: TGG4M1 – prerequisite –
TGJ3M1 or AWD3M1
Math Course Flow Chart
Mathematics
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MCT4C1 prerequisite is MCF3M1 or
MCR3U1
Strong MCF3M1 students  MCT4C1 
Advanced Functions  Calculus and
Vectors
Under 70% in MCR3U1 may also choose
MCT4C1 to help prepare them for MHF4U1
Take dept. grade average recommendations
seriously!
Arts
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All art courses can assist with portfolio
development
Music and Dramatic Arts  help with
auditions, broadcasting, etc…
All the M-level Arts courses do have grade
11 prerequisites!
New course offering!
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AMG4M1 – Music: Guitar
 Prerequisite: AMG3O1 or previous
experience…see Guidance
Canadian & World Studies
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Offer a wide selection of courses in gr. 12
Great place to look for alternatives to
Mathematics or Sciences
AP Courses: Human Geography and
World History Course: European
Emphasis.
College bound? CHY4C1 World History &
CGU4C1 World Geography
Revised course types for CWS
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HHS4C1- Families in Canada (college
preparation)
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Pre-requisite: any C/U/M course in social
sciences, humanities, English, or CWS
HNB4M1 – The World of Fashion
(university/college preparation)
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Pre-requisite: any C/U/M course in social
sciences, humanities, English, or CWS
Business
2 Interdisciplinary Courses available:
 IDC4U1 (Financial Securities)**
** positive feedback from those students who are taking
business courses at University – excellent prep
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IDC4U2 (Sports and Entertainment Marketing)
May take only ONE course that is coded as an IDC !
Note: Accounting and Economics may be recommended for
post secondary business programs.
Religion
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HZT 4U1 – University bound
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HRE 4M1 – University bound
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HRE 4O1
– College/Workplace/Apprenticeship
Bound
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French & International Languages
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In our multicultural society, the benefits
of having another language such as
French, Spanish or Italian are numerous
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If you take a language for all 4 years,
you will receive a certificate of
proficiency
Science
Should have strong level 3 in gr. 11
chem, bio, physics if taking gr. 12
 Big mistake taking SBI4U without having
completed SCH3U!!
 College Physics offered 2013-2014
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Special Considerations
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Course load requirements
YOU NEED
GRADE 12 - 4U/M COURSES
TO APPLY TO UNIVERSITY!
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Choose a min. of 7 courses  8 is even better!
Grade 11 marks
Summer school, non-day school courses
Repeating courses
summer school
replace
More Info >>>>
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Online course selection through Career
Cruising
Course Selection Sign Off Sheets: due 2
days after this presentation  Thursday,
Feb. 14
Guidance appointments  we are happy
to help
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Verification time will occur around midterm
Changes will be accepted up to 10 days
after
Classes are based on your selections
CHOOSE VERY CAREFULLY
Changes may not be possible
Not 100% sure that you will be
returning to SBA next year ??
Complete your course selectionguarantee a timetable if you do
decide to return
 School fees will be refunded minus
a $15.00 administration fee
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