UPPER TWO COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATION · U2, plus S1 essay writing. Upper Two 8.5 credits 25...

UPPER TWO COURSE SELECTIONPRESENTATION

Agenda

• Welcome

• The Guidance Department

• Appleby College Diploma requirements

• Course selection

• Additional diploma opportunities

• Summer and enrichment courses

• The Appleby Passport / Co-curriculars and Clubs

• Leadership

The Guidance Department

• Academic advising• Student support• Career and vocational

counselling

Guidance

Appleby College Diploma

The Appleby College Diploma

8 credits 8.5 credits 8 credits 6 credits

25 hours 25 hours 25 hours 25 hours

UPPER ONE SENIOR TWOUPPER TWO SENIOR ONE

The Appleby College Diploma

Required credit in U1

French in U1 & U2 plus 1 3rd language

Required until S1 with at least 3 credits in each subject

World Religions half-credit in U2, plus S1 essay writing

Upper Two

8.5 credits 25 hours

Course selection

3 Reasons to choose a course…

• Pre-requisite to future program or course

• Area of strength and interest

• Background which may be helpful in the future

Upper Two Credits (8.5 credits)

Required credits:

Two optional credits:

*French

*Computer Science

Course calendar

Understanding Ontario Course Codes

D - Academic (9,10)

P - Applied (9,10)

O - Open (9,10,11,12)

U - University (11,12)

M – University &

College (11,12)

1 – Grade 9

2 – Grade 10

3 – Grade 11

4 – Grade 12

First 3 letters denote the subject • i.e. English = ENG

The number denotes the grade level • i.e. U2 English = ENG2D

The final letter denotes the curriculum level • i.e. Academic English = ENG2D

Additional letter P denotes AP Prep (Appleby specific)• i.e. MHF4UP

Upper Two Courses

Required Courses:

English Guidance

Upper Two Courses

Science Social Science

Upper Two Courses

Restricted Electives:

Mathematics Computer Studies

Upper Two Courses

French International Languages

Upper Two Courses

Electives:

Visual and

Performing Arts

Upper Two Courses

Electives:

Health and Physical Education

Course selection

Timeline of Key Dates

Course selection presentation

FEB SEPT OCT JAN

Course selection process begins

Last day to add a course

Last day to drop a

course

MAY

Course selection finalized

Classes begin

Summer & Enrichment Courses

Summer & Enrichment CoursesAppleby College Credit &

Enrichment Programs

• French• Mathematics• Functions• Biology• Essay Writing• Visual Arts Portfolio• E.school@appleby

• Permission of school needed (choosing the right course/Appleby required courses)

• Forms are available in Guidance

• Must receive recommendation of pre-requisite teacher

Summer & Enrichment Courses

Additional diploma opportunities

Additional Diploma Opportunities

UCAPE – A diploma in European Proficiency

Appleby College Diploma with Distinction in Global Leadership

The Appleby Passport ~Co-curriculars and Clubs

The Appleby Passport

Theatre, dance & visual arts stimulate creativity.

Orchestra, band, ensemble & choral groups.

Opportunities for creative & artistic impression.

20+ competitive sports teams & clubs…

9 sports fields…

on campus swimming pool and ice rink.

Community engagement…

Fostering a spirit of shared commitment…

and a lifelong connection.

Timeline of Key Dates

Students select spring term co-curriculars

OCTSEPT MARJUNE

Students select fall term co-curriculars

Students select winter term co-curriculars

NOV

2016/2017 co-curricular

offering posted on Course Calendar

Leadership

Positions include (not limited to)

• US Council

• Student Ambassadors

• International Service Learning

• Grade Band

• Advisory

• US Chapel Service

Leadership

Timeline of Key Dates

Leadership positions announced

MAYAPR SEPT

Leadership applications due

Student & faculty vote takes place. Leadership interviews occur

JULY

Student Leaders take on respective roles and responsibilities

Questions?