Grade 9 to 10 Graduation Requirements 18 Compulsory + 12 Elective = - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Course Selection Assembly Grade 9 to 10

Graduation Requirements ● 18 Compulsory + 12 Elective = 30 Credits ● Successful Completion of Literacy Test ● 40 hours of Community Volunteer Service 2

Compulsory Courses Subject Area Credits Needed English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Geography 1 History 1 Arts 1 Health and Phys. Ed. 1 French 1 Civics and Career studies 1 3

Group 1 Credit Can be any one of the following: ● Additional English ● French / International language Senior Social Science / Humanities ● Canadian and World Studies ● ● Additional Careers Course ● Co-operative Education (Grade 11 or 12) 4

Group 2 Credit Can be any one of the following: ● Business ● Health and Phys. Ed. Arts ● Co-operative Education (Grade 11 or 12) ● ● French 5

Group 3 Credit Can be any one of the following: ● Grade 11 or 12 Science ● Technical Education Computer Studies ● Co-operative Education (Grade 11 or 12) ● ● French 6

Credit Counselling Summary 7

Current Courses & Credit Totals 8

Grade 9 @ SATEC 1. English 5. Canadian Geography 2. Math 6. Physical Education 3. Science 7. French / ESL 4. Art 8. Exploring Technology 9

Course Pathways Grades 9 & 10 Grades 11 & 12 MPM1D1 = Academic MCR3U1 = University MFM1P1 = Applied MCF3M1 = Mixed (Uni/College) MBF3C1 = College MAT1L1 = Locally developed MEL3E1 = Workplace PPL1OM = Open ADA2O1 = Open 10

Pathways ● Pathways in English, Mathematics and Science 11

Grade 10 Courses ● Grade 10 Course Selection Sheet: 2018 - 2019 12

Grade 10 Courses ● Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Information & Communication Technology (ICT) ○ Environment ○ 13

Grade 10 Courses PAQ201 - Aquatics d esigned to provide students the opportunity to develop their ● swimming technique and enhance overall fitness levels ○ sound knowledge of the principles of training & promotion of an ongoing positive lifestyle. ○ Pool sessions: include many popular aquatic team sports, swim stroke, skill development, life saving skills and aquafit ○ dry-land training activities and lifesaving theory. ○ health education component will focus on nutrition, basic human anatomy, mental health and components of fitness. Prerequisite: None ● 14

Grade 10 Course Selection Consider… Plans for after high school? ● Pathway? (College or University, Apprenticeship, Workplace) ● Not sure??? (That’s OK, keep your options open) ● 15

University Pathway ● Select courses that are right for you College and Apprenticeship Programs lead to many occupations ○ as well ● You must take Academic English (ENG 2D1) ● Applied Math? University may still be an option depending on the program 16

University Programs Requiring Math ● Science Programs Life sciences, Physical sciences, Environmental sciences ○ ● Business Programs ○ Commerce, Management, Accounting ● Engineering Programs ● Computer Science / IT Programs ● Math Programs ● Some Physical Education / Kinesiology Programs 17

Planning Resources 1. Apprenticeships in the Trades & Service Industry ● www.apprenticesearch.com ● www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship ● www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/apprentices ● www.apprenticetrades.ca ● www.madewiththetrades.com (Careers in the construction sector) ● www.womenbuildingfutures.com (Women in trades) 18

Planning Resources 2. College Programs in Ontario ● www.ontariocolleges.ca 3. University Programs in Ontario www.electronicinfo.ca ● 19

Make an Informed Decision ● Select courses that are right for you ● Choose 2 Alternative courses in case 1 of the 8 you select cannot be timetabled ● Do your research ahead of time (talk to teachers, attend course fair, read the resources provided) ● Choose wisely! Do not pick courses randomly!!! ● Because... 20

Make an Informed Decision ● ...you may be stuck with them next year! WHY? ● Course changes are not granted automatically ○ Specific revisions to timetables are not always possible ● Course changes later could depend on availability of all the courses on your timetable 21

Oops!!! I’ve Made a Mistake ● March 5-to March 22 - you can request an adjustment to your course selection choices for 2018-19 ● March 23-end of May - No course selection adjustments ● End of May - end of JUNE - you can request a change to your timetable (accommodations made if available & reasonable) 22

Next Steps... 1. Course Fair ( Thursday February 15, 2018 ) 2. Learn more about courses and pathways online 3. Use the course offering guide sheet to assist you in choosing your courses ○ You must choose 8 courses plus 2 alternatives (Your alternate choices will be used if SATEC is unable to timetable one or more of your electives) 4. Login to myBlueprint and choose the courses you have selected 23

Next Steps... 5. Print the course sign off sheet from myBlueprint 6. Have a Parent/Guardian sign the myBlueprint sign off sheet 7. By Friday February 23, 2018 you must submit to your Period 1 teacher: ○ Course Selection Sheet signed by a parent/guardian (this is generated by www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb when you have completed your course selection) 24

What You Need ● The SATEC @ W.A. Porter C.I. course selection worksheet ● Your Log In to www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb ○ Student OEN required to log in ● myBlueprint Course Selection Help Guide ● myBlueprint Course Selection Help Video 25

Need Help Selecting Courses ● Guidance Counsellors will be available next week: ○ Tuesday February 20 Wednesday February 21 ○ Thursday February 22 ○ WHEN: AT LUNCH WHERE: Room 101 26

Questions Keep informed: ● Check the school’s TV Monitors, website and listen to announcements Check Bulletin Board outside room 101 ● Is Mr. Marino really a nerd? ● 27