Transcript Key Messages for Grade 8 students and their parents

Mayfield S. S.
Course Selection 2013-2014
Choices for
Grade 11
Curriculum Revisions for 2013-2014
Grade 11
CANADIAN
WORLD STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
LAW
POLITICS
ECONOMICS
CWS
CGT3O0
CGF3M0
CHA3U0
CHW3M0
CGG3O0
HSP3C0
HSP3U0
HRT3M0
FAMILY STUDIES,
HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
FHS
Grade 12
Intro to Spatial
Technologies
Physical Geography
American History
World History to the
16th century
Travel & Tourism
Psychology and
Sociology
Intro to Anthropology,
Psychology, Sociology
Intro to Anthropology,
Psychology, Sociology
World Religions
HNC3C0 Understanding Fashion
HPW3C0 Working with Children
CGO4M0
Spatial Technologies in
Action
CGR4E/M0 Environment and Resource
Management
CGW4U0 Canadian and World Issues
CHM4E0 Adventures In World History
CHY4U0 World History :the West and
the World
CIA4U0
Economic Issues
CLN4U0
Canadian. & Int'l Law
CPW4U0 Canadian and World Politics
LVV4U0
Classical Civilizations
HIP4O0
HNB4M0
HFA4U0/4C0
HHS4U0/4C0
HHG4M0
Personal Life Management
The World of Fashion
Nutrition and Health
Families in Canada
Human Development
throughout the Lifespan
Timelines
Course selection – Feb. 08 to Feb. 18,
2013 at midnight
Follow up - cancelled courses, conflicts,
concerns about levels of difficulty
Choose Early: the Waitlist is electronic
now and dated.
Chart Your Course 2013-14
Peel Course calendar – available online at www.peelschools.org
Grade 9 to 11 students received a copy in January
All courses are described online. Click on the course code for the Ministry
description and ours.
Courses at a Glance planning sheet – Each student received one with the
CYC book- but there have been changes, so we have given you a new
sheet today.
Compulsory Credits
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4 English (1 credit per grade)*
3 Math (1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
2 Science
1 The Arts
1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
• 1 French as a second language
• 1 Health and Physical Education
• 1/2 Career Studies
• 1/2 Civics
Ontario Secondary School
Diploma
• 30 Credits
– 18 Compulsory
– 12 Optional
• Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test
• 40-Hour Community
Involvement
Additional Courses
• Group 1: English,French as a Second
Language; Native Language;Classical or
International Language;Social Science and the
Humanities;Canadian and World
Studies;Guidance and Career Education;Cooperative Education
• Group 2: Health and Physical Education;The
Arts;Business Studies;French as a Second
Language; Co-operative Education
• Group 3: Science (Grade 11 or
12);Technological Education;French as a
Second Language;Computer Studies; Cooperative Education
On-line process
Go to www.mayfieldss.org – click on
Course Selection and then Peel login
Login is your student number and password
Passwords can be reset to your birth date (yrmonth-day)
On-call counsellor is available during lunch
Computers in the Guidance area and the library
can be used to complete this process
Choose department
Select level
Click for course
description
Click next
Review Selections
Pre-requisites indicated here
Grades 11 and 12
(Destination based)
Types of courses (fifth character ENG3C0)
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College preparation (3C0)
College/University preparation (3M0)
Open (3O0)
University preparation
(3U0)
Workplace preparation
(3E0)
The Apprenticeship Pathway
• OYAP :
a skilled trades training programearn while you learn – start in co-op at Mayfield
• one of Ontario’s best kept secrets of
post-secondary training – with over 200
careers to choose from, there is a skilled
trade for every aptitude and interest
www.apprenticesearch.com
•Skilled trades are in demand and have
excellent job prospects.
The College
Pathway
• Community college programs provide valuable academic
and practical/technical skills training for a specific career
– they offer diploma and degree programs. Check out
www.ontariocolleges.ca
• Programs include Business Admin, Biomedical
Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering
Technology, Paramedic, Early Childhood Educator
University 
College
• There are joint programs that provide students
with both the theoretical and practical skills
required for their career and earn them a
degree and a diploma in four years
• Multiple opportunities for transfer between
colleges and universities exist. Check out
www.ontransfer.ca
University/College
Preparation (M)
• Knowledge and skills required for both
university AND college programs
• Emphasize both theory AND real-life
applications
The University
Pathway
• University programs provide theoretical
academic training – you enter undergraduate
programs and work on a Bachelor degree.
• Emphasis is on theoretical rather than practical
learning.
• Visit www.electronicinfo.ca
University Preparation (U)
• Knowledge and skills required for
university programs
• Emphasize theory, but include some
real-life applications
• Strong study skills and work ethic is
required for success
Workplace Preparation (E)
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Knowledge and skills for:
– the workplace
– some apprenticeship programs
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Emphasize :
– employment skills
– independent research and learning skills
– Smaller class size
Open Courses (O)
• Suitable for all students
• Combine theory and real-life application
• Yearbook requires an application and interview it is a full year commitment
Planning for Grades 11 and 12
• Look at the flow-charts to see prerequisite
courses for Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses
• Visual Arts - the flow chart is in Guidance
• Changing levels, pathways – speak to the on-call
counsellor.
• Remember the concept of "planning backwards" –
all post secondary institutions have required
courses for their programs.
Which course type
in Grade 11?
Think about your:
• commitment to academic success
• grade 10 teachers’ recommendations
• areas of interest, learning style, strengths
• possible destinations & requirements
• Be realistic - “keeping all options open”
can lead to closed doors!
Grade11 Choices (Select 8)
• English – ENG 3E0 or ENG 3C0 or ENG 3U0
• Math – MEL 3E0 or MBF 3C0 or MCF 3M0 or
MCR 3U0
• 6 other courses - Regional Arts? Compulsory
courses missing? Pathway? Interests? * you can
select more than one grade 11 P.E. course
• Think ahead to grade 12 as well - course
requirements for post-secondary programs
• Consider co-op as a choice: 4 credits.
Math: Things to Think About
• You must earn at least ONE Gr.
11 or 12 Math credit
• Four Grade 11 choices
College Preparation
University/College Preparation
University Preparation
Workplace
Gr. 11 Workplace Math
(MEL 3E0)
• Useful in a variety of jobs and in managing adult life
• For students with difficulties learning math in the past
• For students who want to go straight to the workplace
from secondary school; leads to MEL 4E0
Gr. 11 Foundations for College
Mathematics (MBF3C0)
• Prerequisite for Grade 12 Foundations for
College Math (MAP 4C0)
• Not for students who want to study
technology at college
• Covers: personal finance, measurement
and trigonometry, quadratic and
exponential functions, reasoning with data
Gr. 11 Functions and
Applications (MCF3M0)
• Prerequisite is MPM 2D0 or MFM 2P0**(caution)
• Leads to MDM 4U0, MCT 4C0, MAP4C0 in grade
12
• Review descriptions of MCF 3M0
MCT4C0
MHF4U0
• Talk to the math teachers
• Review Math Pathways in Chart Your Course
Gr. 11 Functions – MCR3U0
• Prerequisite is MPM 2D0; suggest mark of 70%+
• Topics include: understanding functions,
exponential functions, discrete functions and
trigonometric functions
• Talk to the math teachers – fast pace
• Consider taking MCF3M0 first
• Required course to go to Advanced Functions
MHF4U0 and Calculus and Vectors MCV4U0
• Review Math Pathways in Chart Your Course
• do you really need this particular math course?
Pathway decision
What is my
best choice
for success?
Resources to help you
• Chart Your Course - print or online
• Career Plan for High School and Beyond
handout (white)
• Math pathways: in Chart Your Course
• Visual Arts Chart – Mayfield specific
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Talk to teachers - current and future
Internet research
On-call counsellor at lunch
Information from the Careers Studies course
www.ontariocolleges.ca
Diploma
and
Degree
Programs
www.electronicinfo.ca
Enter keyword eg.
Business,
kinesiology etc
My Blueprint - Educational planning resource
www.blueprint.ca/peel
Select “Mayfield Secondary School”
makingmyway.ca
Peels’ Virtual Counselor Website
Consider this………..
Cooperative Education (pg.8)
• Pamphlet available from the Coop office
• Earn 4 credits by learning at school & work
• Select GLN4O0 code online (plus 4 others)
• Attend the Co-op assembly in March
• Complete the Co-op application, provide
teacher references, attend an interview with
Mr. Robertson or Mr. Bredschneider
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
(OYAP) Earn apprenticeship hours AND earn co-op
credits.
Dual Credit Program
• May be taken in Grade 11 or grade 12
• Experience college life: Sheridan, Humber, George Brown
• Earn between one and three secondary school credits
towards high school graduation and between one and three
college credits towards a diploma.
• Types of Programs: Construction Trades, Electrical, Precision
Machining, Plumbing, Spa Management, Canadian Criminal
Justice Systems, Social Psychology
• See page 13 in Chart Your Course, or
www.peelschools.org/student/index.htm
Summer School
• Information will be available in late April and registration
starts May 2013. Spaces are limited so register early!
• Make-up and new credits
• Summer Co-op for 2 credits – applications available in
February
• Online courses –take the school-online.ca self test
• Other summer programs – look at conted.peelschools.org
website and check the Guidance Office
Things to consider before Grade 12
• Extra curricular involvement and community
involvement – required for some programs and
scholarships and your 40 hours completed.
• Reference letters
• Additional criteria for post secondary programs –
portfolios, essays, auditions
• Personal statement of experience forms
• U.S. schools –athletic scholarships
Final reminders
• You must select a minimum of 8 courses for
grade 11
• You choose your courses online at
mayfieldss.org with your student number and
birth date
• The online site opens on Feb.8 and closes on
February 18, 2013. Select your courses early
since there is an electronic waitlist now!
• Come to the Guidance Office - ask questions • Talk to the teachers!
• Review this presentation online.
Choose Wisely!!
• Talk to your parents
• Ask teachers about the gr. 11 courses
• Read the Course Selection book
• Apply online EARLY at
www.mayfieldss.org
That Co-op program
looks really good!