Welcome!. G UIDANCE D EPARTMENT C OURSE S ELECTION I NFORMATION J ANUARY 2016

Welcome!

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

JANUARY 2016

GUIDANCE COURSE SELECTION WORKSHOP

1. Ontario High School Diploma Requirements

2. Course Selection

3. Advanced Placement (AP) Program

4. University and College Planning

5. Question and Answer Period

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA

1) 18 compulsory subjects12 elective subjects

2) 40 hrs. community involvement 3) Grade 10 OSSLT (literacy test)

30 credits

+

COMPULSORY CREDITS

4 English (1 credit per grade)1 French3 Mathematics (at least one in Grade 11 or 12)2 Science – Grade 9 and 101 Canadian History1 Canadian Geography1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama)1 Health and Physical Education1 Civic and Career Studies (0.5 Credit Each)

15 of 18

COMPULSORY CREDITS 15 + 3 = 18

COURSE CHOICES FOR NEXT YEAR

Course Selection Sheets

Grade 9 Grade 10 • Students must take English, Mathematics, Science, and Careers &

Civics

• If students have not completed Canadian History (CHC2D) in Grade 9 they must select the course(s) for Grade 10

• Students may select one or more Grade 11 courses as indicated on the Course List with an asterisk (*)

Grade 10 Grade 11 • Students must take English and Mathematics (and should look at Groups!)

• Grade 11 students often select one or two Grade 12 courses

MATHEMATICS CHOICES IN GRADE 10

MFM2P MPM2DFoundations of Mathematics OR Principles of

Mathematics

MCF3M MCR3U Functions and Applications Functions

MATHEMATICS CHOICES IN GRADES 11 & 12

MCF3MFunctions & Applications

MDM4UData Management

MDM4U – Data Management

MHF4U - Advanced Functions

MCV4U - Calculus & Vectors

MCR3U Functions

MINIMUM PROGRAM AT CPC

Grade Number Of Courses

Grade 9 8 courses

Grade 10 8 courses

Grade 11 7 courses

Grade 12 6 courses

Note: Summer and Outside Courses Students planning to take summer school must see Guidance. Forms must be submitted to Crestwood Guidance before students register.

COURSE SELECTIONS

Consider:• Diploma requirements

• Course prerequisites needed* Course descriptions and prerequisites are on the Crestwood website, under Upper School Academics

• Prerequisites for Grade 12 subjects

• Courses needed for university admission

• Opportunities to experience new areas of study

EDUCATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Workshops are provided for each grade level

• Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend

• Ontario University Fair in September• University Presentations at Crestwood in the Fall• University Open Houses: Fall and March Break• University Tours – can be arranged on an individual basis• Workshops on applying to U.S. and Out-of–Province

Canadian Universities • Scholarship and Supplemental Application Workshops

Career Cruising www.careercruising.com

• Course Selection (Grade 10s Locked Out until Feb. 5)

•Interest assessment

• In-depth occupation profiles

• Multimedia informational interviews

• Comprehensive university and college information for Canada and the States

• Career portfolio tool

WEB RESOURCES

Students will use this tool in Careers class

WEB RESOURCES

Ontario University Information (eInfo)www.electronicinfo.ca

• Search for programs, prerequisites, and grade requirements

• Browse university scholarships and awards

• View details about each university's residences and meal plans

• See “Further Information“ for information about campus visits, language requirements, deadlines, as well as

frequently asked questions

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FOR ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES • High School Diploma (OSSD)

• English 12 (ENG4U) and five additional Grade 12 U/M courses

• The university and program determine prerequisite Grade 12 courses and publish the previous year’s “grade range.”

This is the average of the best six Grade 12U/M courses, including prerequisites

• Many programs have additional requirements such as interviews, portfolios and essays

See specific university calendars for details!

IMPORTANCE OF GRADE 11 MARKS?

• Grade 11 is the foundation for Grade 12 courses

• All Grade 11 and 12 marks are seen by the Universities - “Full Disclosure”

• Some Ontario universities have started to offer very early conditional acceptance in December and January of Grade 12 year, based on excellent Grade 11 marks plus any previously completed Grade 12 courses

• U.S. applications use final Gr. 11 marks and any completed grade 12 marks for Early Decision

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSE

• University level course studied here

• Extra time and effort

• AP Exams in May

• Excellent preparation for university studies

• U.S. universities favour AP candidates

• Recognition of AP study on Ontario university application form

• Earn university credit toward degree

• Every Canadian university has an AP policy in place

• A.P. Courses in Science, History, French, English, Art and Economics

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO...

• Talk about future goals

• Inquire about results of Career Cruising or Career Studies in-class activities

• Review the diploma requirements

• Help to plan for postsecondary education

• Course Selection Sheet is signed & returned by February 11th

• Support & encourage community involvement for the diploma requirement

REMINDERS

Wednesday, February 10th

Signed Course selection sheets are due to the guidance office,

along with re-enrollment forms to the main office.

Ms. Jenn Hann, ext. 29, jenn.hann@crestwood.on.ca

Mr. Jeff Mitz, ext. 38, jeff.mitz@crestwood.on.ca

Thank You…

Questions?

…for coming tonight!We hope it was helpful.