COURSE SELECTION AND PATHWAYS

PLANNING

Course Selection Considerations

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements

• Post-Secondary pathway requirements

• Personal interests, strengths and needs

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Students must earn 30 credits

(18 compulsory and 12 optional credits)9 optional credits) 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) 1 credit in French as a second language 3 credits in mathematics 2 credits in science 1 credit in Canadian history 1 credit in Canadian geography 1 credit in the arts 1 credit in health and physical education 1/2 credit in civics and 1/2 credit in career studies

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Group 1: One additional credit in English, OR French as a

Second Language, OR a Native language, OR a classical or an international language, OR Social Sciences and the Humanities, OR Canadian and World Studies OR Guidance and Career Education OR Cooperative education

Group 2: One additional credit in Health and Physical Education, OR the Arts, OR Business Studies, OR French as a Second Language, OR Cooperative Education

Group 3: One additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) OR Technological Education, OR French as a Second Language, OR Computer Studies, OR Cooperative Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) In addition to the 30 credits the OSSD requires 40 hours of community service Successful completion of the Grade 10

literacy test (OSSLT)

To check on credit accumulation and attendance history online visit http://info.hdsb.ca/sis/Login.aspx

(student number and birth date is required…see the pink information sheet for more on the Student Information System web resource)

Types of CoursesIn Grade 9 and 10 there are three types of courses…

All compulsory courses are offered with a choice between Applied and Academic programming

• Applied (P) – courses designed for students best suited to hands-on learning with a focus on practical application

• Academic (D) – courses designed for students best suited to theoretical and/or independent learning

Elective courses are offered as Open programs

• Open (O) – courses are designed for all grade appropriate students, no pre-requisite required

Types of CoursesIn Grades 11 and 12 there are five types of courses…

• Workplace (W) –courses are designed with an emphasis on workplace applications and prepare students for a variety of direct entry careers and training programs

• College (C) – courses are designed for entry into certificate and diploma college programs

• University/College (M) – courses are designed for entry into certificate, diploma, and degree programs at colleges and universities (often require pre-requisite courses in previous grades)

• University (U) - courses are designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs (often require pre-requisite courses in previous grades)

• Open (O) – courses are designed for all grade appropriate students, no pre-requisite required

Course Codes

ADA 2O4

course type

curriculum/subject area

grade

specialized instruction

WORKFor more information on school to career programs and opportunities visit, schooltocareer.ca

Pathways Requirements

APPRENTICESHIPS

• Grade 12 College (C) Math and/or Physics is often required for admission to apprenticeships and OYAP

• Additional information and application assistance in PCC

APPRENTICESHIPFor more information on OYAP and apprenticeships visit, apprenticesearch.com

Pathways Requirements

COLLEGE

• May require prerequisite (C), (M), or (U) Grade 11 & 12 courses

• Degree granting programs require six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

• Be sure to check individual schools & programs for specific requirements

COLLEGETo research and apply to Ontario colleges visit, ontariocolleges.ca

Pathways RequirementsUNIVERSITY

• Requires 6 Grade 12 (U) and (M) courses including English

• Admission averages vary by program and school

• University programs require prerequisite Grade 12 courses (some with as many as five specified courses)

• Be sure to check individual schools & programs for specific requirements

UNIVERSITIESTo research programs at all Ontario universities visit, electronicinfo.ca

Additional Considerations

Be realistic, recognize your strengths and needs

Past performance is an indicator of future performance

Talk with teachers

Consult contacts in desired profession

Use myblueprint.ca (activation key: trailblazers)

Visit careercruising.com (user id: Halton password: 13510)

IRHS Course Selection Process• Students complete online course selections at irhs.ca

• Senior students receive a credit counseling summary, a course selection worksheet and a course selection ‘Tips’ page in period 1 classes

• Period 1 teacher advisors assist students during course planning sessions on Feb. 15 and Feb. 21

• Course selections MUST be completed by Friday, Feb. 24

• Course selections directly determine staffing, course offerings, class sizes and the 2012/2013 timetable

Students and parents are invited to consult PCC for assistance

Course Selection for Grade 10Refer to the course selection worksheet

• Students entering Grade 10 must select English, History, Science, Math, and the two half credit courses Civics and Careers

• English, Math, Science, and History are offered as both Academic (D) and Applied (P) programs

• Students entering Grade 10 have three elective course choices

• French Immersion students entering Grade 10 will select Immersion French and Immersion Drama as two of their three elective course choices.

Course Selection for Grade 10Exploration Education – Grade 10 Boys & Girls

IRHS is excited to offer a half day activity based program for Grade 10 students. Participating students will earn two credits in a small group, experiential learning environment.

Ideal candidates are Grade 10 students (for the 2012/2013 school year) who:

want/need active participation in their school day enjoy ‘hands-on’ experiences outside the classroom would benefit from greater involvement in our school and wider

community

See a PCC counsellor for more information!

Course Selection for Grade 11Refer to the course selection worksheet

• Students entering Grade 11 must select English, offered as both College (C) and University (U) programs

• Students entering Grade 11 must select Math, offered as Workplace (E), College (C), College/University (M) and University (U) programs

• Students entering Grade 11 have up to six additional elective course choices

• French Immersion students entering Grade 11 will select Immersion French as one of their elective course choices. We are also offering a new French Course for our immersion students in grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

Math Curriculum Pathways

Course Selection for Grade 12

Refer to the course selection worksheet

• Students entering Grade 12 must select English which is offered as both College (C) and University (U) programs

• Students entering Grade 12 have up to seven additional elective course choices

• In Grade 12 most students will take only six credits to meet the 30 credit OSSD requirement

• French Immersion students entering Grade 12 will select Immersion French as one of their elective course choices

Course Selection for Grade 12

Refer to the course selection worksheet

• Grade 12 students who are not returning to IRHS must choose “Not Returning” as their online course selection for the following school year

• Grade 12 students who wish to return to IRHS must select a minimum of six courses for a full year OR three/four courses for semester 1 only

SHSM ‘Shazaam’ Programs

Business - SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)• Includes a bundle of courses in the business sector,

experiential learning and specialized training/certification

• Students receive a SHSM diploma at graduation

Visual Arts & Design – SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)

• Includes a bundle of courses in the visual art sector, experiential learning and specialized training/certification

• Students receive a SHSM diploma at graduation

Graduate Certificates

French Immersion Certificate• French Immersion students receive the Certificate of

Immersion Studies in recognition of their 10 high school immersion credits

HDSB Business Certificate• Students who graduate having earned 6 business

courses receive the HDSB Business certificate

Regional ProgramsSpecialized programming opportunities available to

all HDSBHigh school students

Includes:• Trailhead (Grade 10)• Bronte Creek (Grades 11/12)• OYAP programs (Grades 11/12)• SHSM programs (Grades 11/12)• International Baccalaureate (IB) (Grades 9 – 12)• eLearning online course offerings (Grades 11/12)

Additional information available in PCC and in the IRHS

program book (online at irhs.ca)

2012/13 Course Additions

• AWD4M Portfolio Development

• HSP3M1 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

• HSP3M4 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

Studied in French

• NDA3M1 Current Aboriginal Issues in Canadian History

2012/13 Online Only Course Options

• AMM3MO Music and Computers

• SVN3MO Environmental Science

• HSP3MO Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

• SVN3MO Environmental Science

• PPZ3OO Health for Life

• GWL3OO Designing Your Future

• CGR4MO Environment and Resource Management

• CPW4UO Canadian and World Politics

• SES4UO Earth and Space Science

• SCH4CO Chemistry

Additional courses are also available online For more information please visit the PCC office to speak with a

counsellor

Remember…• Course selections must be completed

online by Friday, February 24th, 2012

• Review OSSD requirements each year

• Consult PCC for assistance as needed

ONLINE COURSE SELECTIONGo to the Iroquois Ridge Website; on front page press

“Course selection website”

For your first time logging on, you will have to set up a password.

The old password is “opt”.

Password Setup Screen• In the first box type in your 9 digit student number. Be sure to

include all “0”s.• Type your password in “Type New Password” box, then type

the same password in the “Confirm New Password” box. Click on the “Save New Password” button.

Login Screen• Type your new password once again in the “User

Password” box and click “Log On”• You only need to set your password once. • After a successful logon you will see the following

screen…

Option Form – Course Selection

• To select your courses move the select course from Course Options to Student Selected Options. Be sure to double check that the course code is correct. Look at all 6 characters

• To summarize your choices press List of Chosen Options (printable format) in the top right

Course Requests Display Screen• Check that all of your course selections are correct and

that you have only selected each course once. If the selections are correct, PRINT this report for your records. Then click on the “Exit” button to close out of the application.

• If you wish to change your selections click “Option Select”. You will then be able to make changes to your selections.

Students Not ReturningIf you do not intend to return next year you still must log on to this application and indicate that you will not be returning.

• Locate the “Not Returning” box top right• Click on the “Not Returning” button

Not Returning Student – Confirmation Screen

• If you are “not returning” status changes, then click on the “Returning” button. You may then access the course selection screen.

Final Notes• Once you exit the application you can access it

again to change your selections until the submission cut-off date. You will not have to set your password again. From the first screen, click on the “Log On” button to access the log on screen

• For student specific questions make an appointment in PCC with a counsellor

• If you forget your password, contact the PCC office. You will then need to set your password again before accessing the application

Thank you for coming!

Nancy AnstettMelanie SpelmanRachel Stecca

Still have questions?

Please call PCC to book an appointment with a counsellor