Mayfield S. S. Course Selection 2013-2014

Choices for Grade 11

Curriculum Revisions for 2013-2014

Grade 11 Grade 12

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• 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;Co-operative 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; Co-operative Education

On-line process Go to www.mayfieldss.org – click on Course Selection and then Peel login

Login is your student number and passwordPasswords can be reset to your birth date (yr-

month-day)

On-call counsellor is available during lunch

Computers in the Guidance area and the library can be used to complete this process

Select level Click nextClick for course description

Choose department

Review Selections

Pre-requisites indicated here

Grades 11 and 12(Destination based)

Types of courses (fifth character ENG3C0)

– College preparation (3C0)– College/University preparation (3M0)– Open (3O0)– University preparation (3U0)– Workplace preparation (3E0)

The Apprenticeship Pathway

• OYAP : a skilled trades training program- earn while you learn – start in co-op at Mayfield

www.apprenticesearch.com

• 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

•Skilled trades are in demand and have excellent job prospects.

• 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

The College Pathway

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

• 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

The University Pathway

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)

• Knowledge and skills for: – the workplace– some apprenticeship programs

• 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 CollegeMathematics (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 mybest choicefor 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

• 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 resourcewww.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!!

That Co-op program looks really good!

• Talk to your parents Talk to your parents • Ask teachers about the gr. 11 Ask teachers about the gr. 11

coursescourses• Read the Course Selection book Read the Course Selection book

•Apply online EARLY at Apply online EARLY at www.mayfieldss.orgwww.mayfieldss.org