Course Selection Gr. 10 to Gr. 11Course Selection Gr. 10 to Gr. 11

OSSD RequirementsOSSD Requirements

• 18 Compulsory Credits• 4 Religion Credits• 8 Elective Credits• 40 Hours of Community Service• Successful completion of the OSSLT

or Literacy Course (OLC4O1)

CC Course PlannerCC Course Planner

Diploma RequirementsDiploma Requirements

Full DisclosureFull Disclosure

• All grade 11 and 12 course marks & attempts will be shown on a student’s transcript

• All dropped courses (if dropped after midterm

deadline) and failed courses will be included (with ‘0’ credit value)

• Repeated credits – will only receive the credit once, all attempts will appear

Destination PathwaysDestination Pathways

• Workplace• Apprenticeship• College• University

Course TypesCourse Types

• Open courses - e.g. GPP3O1• Workplace preparation courses - e.g.

MEL3E1• College preparation courses - e.g.

MBF3C1• University/College (mixed) prep

courses - e.g. CLU3M1• University preparation courses - e.g.

ENG3U1• AP/University preparation - e.g.

ENG3UY

Compulsory Gr. 11 CreditsCompulsory Gr. 11 Credits

• English (one of)– ENG3UYENG3UY (AP prep)– ENG3U1ENG3U1 (University prep)– ENG3C1ENG3C1 (College prep)– ENG3E1ENG3E1 (Workplace prep)

• Religion (one of)– HRT3M1 or HRT3M2 HRT3M1 or HRT3M2 – HRF3O1HRF3O1 (College prep)– choose level of religion according to English level

and / or post secondary pathway

Gr. 11 Compulsory CreditsGr. 11 Compulsory Credits

• Math (one of)– MCR3UY (AP prep – must also take MHF4U1 in

S2 of gr. 11)– MCR3U1 (University prep)

• >70% in MPM2D1

– MCF3M1 (University/College prep)• Min. 70% in MPM2D1 or• >75% in MFM2P1

– MBF3C1 (College prep)• MFM2P1

– MEL3E1 (Workplace prep)• MAT2L1

Math Course Flow ChartMath Course Flow Chart

Grade 11 Elective CreditsGrade 11 Elective Credits

• Check your Group requirements!

• Choose your electives CAREFULLY so that you have the correct pre-requisites for your anticipated Gr. 12 courses

• Take the averages recommended by the department to be successful in the next level SERIOUSLY

Grade 11 Elective CreditsGrade 11 Elective Credits

• Choose any subject for which you have the prerequisite

• Look at University/College program prerequisites & Destination Pathways

• Follow your interests and strengths or try something new!?

• Talk to teachers, peers & guidance counsellors -- find complete descriptions online

• If you are unsuccessful on the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test (OSSLT) discuss with your Guidance counsellor, may recommend that you choose OLC4O1 in grade 11

Specialist High Skills MajorSpecialist High Skills Major

• program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate

• Available at SBA– Arts & Culture

Arts Alive!Arts Alive!• Students complete a bundle of 8 Students complete a bundle of 8

credits in Grades 11 and 12 including a credits in Grades 11 and 12 including a 2 credit coop2 credit coop

• Reach-ahead activities, art-related Reach-ahead activities, art-related certifications, portfolio buildingcertifications, portfolio building

Customize Customize your your

education!education!

For all For all pathwayspathways

!!

BenefitsBenefits

• Customize your education to suit your interests and talents

• Develop specialized knowledge and skills• Gain career-relevant training resume,

portfolio building!• Available in all pathways

U/C/Workplace/Apprenticeship

Department NotesDepartment Notes

ScienceScience

• Physics - SPH4C1 (2013) Chemistry SCH4C1 (2014) and College are offered in alternate years

(Prerequisite for both courses – SNC2D1 or SNC2P1)

• Need to have SCH3U1 to take SBI4U1

Canadian & World StudiesCanadian & World Studies

New course offering!• CGF3M1CGF3M1 – Forces of Nature: Physical

Processes & Disasters

• NDA3M1NDA3M1 – Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada

Social SciencesSocial Sciences

New course offerings!New course offerings!

CGF3MCGF3M – Forces of Nature: Physical Processes & Disasters

HPC3O1HPC3O1 – Raising Healthy Children

Note: new course typesNote: new course types

New course types/offeringsNew course types/offerings

• HSP3U1HSP3U1- Intro to Psychology, Sociology, – university preparation– Pre-requisites: ENG2D1, ENG2DY,

CHC2D1, CHC2DY – >70% recommended

• HNC3C1HNC3C1 – Understanding Fashion – college preparation– Pre-requisite – none

French & International French & International LanguagesLanguages

• In our multicultural society, the benefits of having another language such as French, Spanish or Italian are numerous

• If you take a language for all 4 years, you will receive a certificate of proficiency

BusinessBusiness

Post secondary business programs may recommend:

• BAF3M1BAF3M1 – accounting

• CIE3M1CIE3M1 - economics (CWS credit, not a business credit)

ArtsArts

• Art courses available: …drama…visual arts…music

• HRE203HRE203 (Religion – Art) NOT an arts credit but can act as a prerequisite to any grade 11 Visual Arts

• No pre req but experience? …see Art subject teacher to discuss eligibility

Physical & Health EducationPhysical & Health Education

• Activities PPL3O1 PPL3O1

• Personal Fitness PAF3OW, PAF3OFPAF3OW, PAF3OF

• Sport Focus Fitness PAL3OGPAL3OG (soccer), PAL3OB PAL3OB (football), PAL3OHPAL3OH (hockey) (additional cost)

ReligionReligion

Must take a religion credit each year• HRF3O1HRF3O1• HRT3M1HRT3M1 or HRT3M2HRT3M2 (full year,

alternate days with AMU3M2AMU3M2

Technological EducationTechnological Education

• Large variety of courses transportation (auto), construction, computer, hospitality, & communication to choose from

TGG4M1TGG4M1 is the yearbook production course– requires TGJ3M1 or AWD3M1 as a pre-

requisite

Special EducationSpecial Education

• GPP3O1GPP3O1 - Peer Helping

• ADC3O1ADC3O1 - Drama in the Community

Cooperative EducationCooperative Education

• What is it?

• Who can take co-op?

• Choose from 2 (half day) or 4 credit (full day) options

2 credit

COOPHD

4 credit

COOPFD

ApprenticeshipApprenticeshipIn the next two decades, 40% of new

jobs will be in the skilled trades and technologies (Statistics Canada).

• Opportunity for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 through the Cooperative Education program

• 2 or 4 credit• Can prep for Accelerated OYAP in Gr.

12

Benefits of Coop Benefits of Coop ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

• Explore potential career in an apprenticeship trade

• Gain valuable connections with potential employers/journeypersons

• Acquire free technical training• Develop transferrable work skills• Increase confidence and self-reliance • Make a smooth transition into post-

secondary apprenticeship programs

Courses Required for Post Courses Required for Post Secondary AdmissionSecondary Admission

University:University:• 6 Grade 12 University (U) or

University/College (M) Preparation courses including specific program prerequisites

Colleges/Apprenticeship:Colleges/Apprenticeship:• C, M or U courses • O courses

Explore all opportunitiesExplore all opportunities

• Consider a combination of pathways– High school > University > College– High school > College > University– High school > Apprenticeship > College– High school > Work > College– High school > Work > University

How do you decide?How do you decide?

• Look at interests, goals, grades, what’s important to you…..yes, all that Careers stuff!

• Plan your courses from post secondary prerequisites down to grade 11 -- use your Course Planner on Career Cruising

• Know what prerequisites (especially Math and English) are needed to keep the doors open to your destination pathway

• Stay informed as colleges and universities release updated information

TipsTips

• Start your research NOW… don’t wait until Gr. 11

• Focus on a Career Group, NOT just one job or one career

• Balance “dreams” with “reality”• Be your own advocate• Allow for flexibility

-- have a backup plan!

Online Course SelectionOnline Course Selection

• Course selection will be completed through Career Cruising

• Log in is YC-(7 digit student ID)• Password same as last year (can use

link to have it emailed or see Guidance)

• Course Selection Sign Off Sheets: due 2 days after presentation – Wednesday, Feb. 13

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

• I went to Guidance yesterday and I can’t get into see my counsellor for two weeks! What now?

• How am I supposed to get my questions answered when my Course Selection Sign Off Sheet is due to my homeroom teacher in two days after my computer lab presentation?

FAQsFAQs (cont’d)

• If I change my mind about an elective course that I chose, can I change it ?

• Can I double up on courses, for instance: Can I take grade 11 English and Grade 12 English?

• Can I take a grade 12 course?

• What if I plan to take a course in summer school?

Not 100% sure that you will be returning to SBA next year ??– Complete your course

selection- guarantee a timetable if you do decide to return

– School fees will be refunded minus a $15.00 administration fee