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Grade 10 going into Grade 11 COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATION Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School Dignity Equity Respect

Education and Career/Life Planning Framework: 
 A Four-Step Inquiry Process Who am I? What is my plan for achieving my goals? What are my opportunities? Who do I want to become?

WHO AM I? ✓ Academic Strengths ✓ Interests ✓ Volunteer experiences ✓ Part-time jobs ✓ My Successes ✓ School activities ✓ Co-op experiences

WHAT IS YOUR DESTINATION(S)? ✓ Post Secondary Destination? - College - University - Transition Agreements (College to University) - Apprenticeship - Workplace

ARE YOU READY FOR GRADE 11? • All grade 11 students must have 16 credits by the end of Grade 10. • Students who do not meet these requirements should attend Summer School. • Summer School Offering come out at the end of May (4 weeks in July). If you take a course with a school board other than HCDSB you will need to provide us with a report card.

REACH AHEAD CREDITS • Students who wish to reach ahead can also take summer school (course offerings and registration forms will be available end of May) You should apply as soon as they become available in order to reserve yourself a spot. Listen to announcements and check the website for more information. • Help improve understanding and build foundation in that subject area. • Travel abroad with different organizations such as EduTravel. ✓ EduTravel, in partnership with Ontario public and private school boards, offers an innovative Travel for Credit Program. Students will have the opportunity to travel across Canada and beyond, earning a wide variety of Ontario high school credits in a safe and fun environment. Course offerings during March Break and Summer (July). Please visit www.edutravelforcredit.com for more information

PROGRAMS 
 studentsuccess.hcdsb.org • OYAP – Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program • SHSM – Fitness and Health Promotion and Arts and Culture – apply on myBlueprint Each SHSM program offers students a bundle of 8 - 10 credits. These courses are regular Ontario secondary school courses that allow students to work towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, but have been bundled as the most relevant courses to prepare students for a future in the Sports or Arts sector. • Co-op – 2 credit co-op in various community placements (see Ms. Moore or Mr. Spadafora) application required • Students also get the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops and certifications.

OYAP/APPRENTICESHIP GUIDELINES Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) • Many apprenticeship programs require math and science skills • OYAP – will start you on your way to your apprenticeship while you are here in • high school If you are interested, please visit myBlueprint.ca and your Guidance Counsellor • or search OYAP programs at www.myBlueprint.ca www.apprenticesearch.com www.schooltocareer.ca

Co-operative Education ▪ Experiential Learning to see if you enjoy a particular Pathway ▪ Links to course expectations CLU3M1 Law placement, TTJ3C1 @ Auto Shop TXJ3E1 Hair Salon SBI3C1@ Hospital Coop links CANNOT BE USED FOR UNIVERSITY ▪ 2 weeks pre-placement preparation ▪ 3 hours a day in a workplace environment ▪ Monthly Integrations sessions back at school

OTHER • OYAP – Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (www.schooltocareer.ca) • SHSM – Fitness Promotion (contact Ms. Martin) or Arts and Culture (contact Mr. Spadafora) • Coop – experiential learning, 2 credit (contact Ms. Moore or Mr. Spadafora)

COLLEGE ADMISSION GUIDELINES • OSSD • All Gr. 11 & 12 high school grades are sent to colleges (full disclosure) • Most programs will use an average of 6 best senior level credits (Grade 11 and 12) ENG4C is usually required for most programs • Some colleges will only use the grades of the required courses – English, Math, Science etc. • Specific courses and grades may be required. • www.ontariocolleges.ca • Some programs are highly competitive, so apply right away before the deadline • Colleges also offer Applied Degrees which need 6 Grade 12 U or M course (Required marks usually lower that University)

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION GUIDELINES • OSSD • universities may consider both Grade 11 and 12 U and M courses for early admission • Almost every university program requires ENG 4U + 5 other U or M courses at the grade 12 level • Some programs will have other pre-requisites such as math, specific science courses • Make sure you do your research. Not every university has the same requirements for similar or the same program. • Students apply to Ontario Universities in November visit www.ouac.ca www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca myBlueprint.ca

What level do you choose? • Locally Developed • Open • Applied • Academic Making Course Level Choices • Carefully consider your teacher’s recommendations • Consider your learning skills (initiative, homework completion, problem solving, independent work etc.) • Carefully consider your interests and possible career goals • You can choose to take a combination of applied and academic courses. (i.e. academic English, applied math, applied science)

Secondary Diploma Requirements • 30 credits: ▶ 18 compulsory courses ▶ 12 elective courses • 40 hours community involvement • Successful completion of the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

SECONDARY DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

Community Involvement • Make sure that your hours are true community service hours. • Hours must be documented using the form available in Student Services or on-line under Student Services – Forms • Ideally you should try to complete a minimum of 10 hours per year. VOLUNTEER HALTON • http://volunteerhalton.ca Download the app • Visit cccss.ca under Community Services Links

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) • Written in Grade 10 ▶ March 31, 2020 Based on expectations up to and including Grade 9 • If a student is unable to meet standards in first attempt they will: ▶ take the test again in Grade 11, or ▶ may be directed to complete the Ontario Literacy Course in Grade 12 (OLC4O)

Grade 11 Compulsory Courses • Religion • English • Mathematics


 
 Understanding Course Codes 
 The 4 th character of a course code denotes the year in which the course is offered. 
 The 5 th character of the course code denotes the level of the course. 
 
 Grade 9 and 10 Levels Grade 11 and Grade 12 Levels Code Level Example Code Level Example P Applied ENG2P1 C College MBF3C1 D Academic ENG2D1 M College/University MCF3M1 L Locally Developed ENG2L1 U University MCR3U1 O Open HRE2O1 E Workplace MEL3E1 O Open PPL4OM

Math Pathways • MCR 3U • MCF 3M • MBF 3C • MEL 4E • Make sure you do your research and know the math you need for your post secondary pathway.

Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 – 12 Note: The Gr. 12 Advanced Functions should precede Calculus Grade 12 U and Vectors. Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Grade 12 U Advanced Functions MHF4U Grade 11 U Functions Grade 12 U Math of Data MCR3U Management Grade 9 Grade 10 MDM4U Principles Principles Academic Academic MPM1D MPM2D Grade 11 M Grade 12 C Functions and Math For College T Applications Technology MCF3M MCT4C Grade 9 Grade 10 Foundations Foundations Applied Applied Grade 11 C Grade 12 C MFM1P MFM2P Foundations for Foundations for College Math College Math MBF3C MAP4C Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 L.D.C.C. L.D.C.C. Math for Work Math for Work and Everyday Life and Everyday Life MEL3E MEL4E This chart maps out all the courses in the discipline and shows the links T – Transfer Course between courses and the minimum requirements for them. It does not attempt L.D.C.C. – Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Course to depict all possible movements from course to course.

Grade 11 Electives Arts Business English/ Science Canadian/ Phys. Ed. Social Tech. Spec. Ed. World French Sciences & Co-op Studies & Classical Studies ADA3M BAF3M FSF3U SBI3U CHW3M PPL3OF HPC3O TCJ3C Co-op (2 credits) AMG3M BMI3C ENG3U/ SCH3U CGG3O PPL3OM HSP3C TDJ3M GLE3O C/E AMR3M BDI3C NBE3U SPH3U CLU3M PAI3OR HSP3U TDV3M AMV3M/O IDC3UB SBI3C CHA3U PAF3OG TEJ3M AVI3M PAF3OB TPJ3C AWQ/3M PAF3OF TTJ3C ASM3/3M TXJ3E ICS3C/U **e-Learning must be included in your eight courses – cannot be the ninth course. Students can take one e-Learning course per semester.

E-learning Offerings 2020 ❑ An e-learning course will be counted in your credit count in school (cannot be an extra course) ❑ Application required ❑ Application completed and returned with myBlueprint forms ❑ Select E-Learn course when selecting courses on myBlueprint ❑ Log on daily(for 75 minutes) Mon.– Fri., computer access, all work completed on computer ❑ Visit with Guidance to discuss. Read e-learning pamphlet.