Moving to Grade 11 Port Credit Secondary School Peel District - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Moving to Grade 11 Port Credit Secondary School Peel District School Board 1

Pathways to Opportunity 2

The Pathways  Students in Ontario have many options for post secondary training.  They can choose from 28 colleges, 20 universities, over 140 apprenticeship opportunities and on the job training programs . 3

The Apprenticeship Pathway • a “hands - on” training program that has existed for 1,000’s of years • one of Ontario’s best kept secrets of post-secondary training • www.apprenticesearch.com

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The College Pathway  Community college programs provide a valuable combination of academic and practical/technical skills training for a specific career  There are almost 600 programs to choose from at Ontario’s community colleges, including Business, Biomedical Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering Technology, Paramedic, and Social Worker  Colleges now offer Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and articulation agreements with Universitites  www.ontariocolleges.ca

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The University Pathway  University programs provide theoretical academic training  www.electronicinfo.ca  In general, there are 5 main types of programs at most universities:  Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences  Life/Health Sciences  Physical/Engineering Sciences  Business/Commerce  Professional programs

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The Workplace Pathway Remember we are all going to work but we enter the workforce at different times in our lives!  There are many viable entry-level job opportunities for students who have completed their OSSD and have workplace experiences. Students who are fast-tracking into the workforce/community directly after high school should:  work with guidance, community-based education, subject teachers, employment centres to create a personal portfolio (resume, cover letters, letters of reference, successes, etc.) to present to prospective employers, and,  be aware that cooperative education is an important component of workplace preparation.

WOR ORKPL PLACE CE Not sure which path to take? Not sure where you want to end up? √ Start here! myBlueprint.ca/peel √ Explorations Activity More Resources! www.hrsdc.gc.ca Human Resources Canada http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtml Can Learn www.rotary.org Rotary Youth Exchange www.forces.ca Canadian Forces www.monster.ca and www.workopolis.ca Job Search Sites

Many employment sectors have a full range of training opportunities: Child & Child & Child & Youth Social Work Youth Worker Youth Worker Studies Graduate University College Apprenticeship degree Degree diploma Certification (Masters) (4-6 yr.) (3 yr .) (2-5 yr.) More More conceptual hands-on 12

Most employment sectors have a full range of employment opportunities: skilled skilled scientist engineer technologist technician trades trades person assistant University University College College Apprenticeship On the job degree Degree diploma diploma Certification Training (1 – 2 yr.) (4-6 yr.) (4-6 yr.) (2 yr.) (3 yr .) (2-5 yr.) More More conceptual hands-on

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Check it out! Lots of information here

Check it out! Volunteer sheets, summer/night school information.

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COURSE TYPES  AS WELL AS CHOOSING SPECIFIC COURSES, YOU ALSO NEED TO CHOOSE APPROPRIATE TYPES.  College (C)  Mixed (M)  Open (O)  University (U)  TALK to your Parents/Teachers/Guidance Counsellor  LOOK at PREREQUISITES  COPIES of department reference sheets 19

Prerequisite courses Grade 11 Math  English ENG3U0 MCR3U0  MCF3M0  ENG3C0 MBF3C0 MEL3E0   20

PCSS MATHEMATICS Pathway Chart Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors Alternate Pathway MCV4U Recommended Prerequisite Course Mark 70% 70% Grade 12 U 70% Advanced Functions MHF4U Grade 11 U 70% Functions Grade 9 Grade 10 MCR3U 70% Grade 12 U Principles Principles Mathematics of Data 70% 70% Academic Academic Management MPM1D MPM2D MDM4U Grade 11 M 70% Functions and T Grade 12 C 70% Applications Mathematics for MCF3M College Technology Grade 9 Grade 10 70% MCT4C Foundations Foundations Grade 11 C Applied Applied Grade 12 C MFM1P MFM2P Foundations for Foundations for College Mathematics College Mathematics MBF3C MAP4C Grade 11 E Grade 12 E Grade 9 Grade 10 Mathematics for Work Mathematics for and Everyday Life Work and Everyday LDCC LDCC MEL3E Life MEL4E

Additional Prerequisites for Diploma FIRST CATEGORY An additional credit in one of:  The Arts, Business Studies, French, Health and Physical Education, Co-op SECOND CATEGORY  Canadian and World Studies , a Social Sciences and the Humanities, a 3rd language, French, a fifth English, Guidance, or Co-op. 22

Additional Prerequisites THIRD CATEGORY  Senior Science, Technological Education, French, Computer Science or Co-op. 23

Cooperative Education  Must have 16 credits and careers course  Can earn up to 2-4 credits in a semester, summer school offers a 2 credit program  may be registered as an apprentice and have hours count through OYAP 24

Co-op COP 2XC COP 4XC  2.5 weeks in class at  3 weeks in class at start start of semester of semester  Work Placement  Work Placement  In-school every other  In-school every Monday Monday  Career Fair  Career Fair

Placement Opportunities  Dental Assistant  Computer Technician  Military Service  Auto Service Technician  Electrician  Cook  Plumber  Personal Fitness Trainer  Veterinarian Assistant  Esthetician  Small Engine  Daycare Worker  Technician  Teaching Assistant  Construction Labourer  Graphic Design  Pharmacist’s Assistant  Law Clerk  Studio Assistant

Dual Credits with various local Ontario Colleges • Earn high school credits AND college credits at the same time • Many opportunities available in a variety of fields • See your Guidance Counsellor for more information

In addition to 18 compulsory credits > 12 optional credits > 40 hours of community service > pass the Provincial Literacy Test (March 2015) All grade 11 students MUST take 8 courses. If you are taking a course at summer school do not choose it on your option sheet 28

Regional Programs & SHSM  You are responsible for choosing the appropriate courses for your program to ensure you fulfill the requirements  Speak with your Regional Program/SHSM teachers to ensure your course plan is correct  NEW THIS YEAR: There are separate folders in myBlueprint for Regional Strings and SciTech courses

The Course Selection Process 1. Review the courses available pcssonline.com Student Services > Common Course Calendar > Chart Your Course

 Go to pcssonline.com  Click on myBlueprint (Right Column)

myBlueprint Account Troubleshooting, cont’d If you...  Forget your email address you used to sign up for myBlueprint  See Mrs. Ruiter in the Guidance Office for a reset request form  Cannot access your myBlueprint account for any other reason  See Mrs. Ruiter in the Guidance Office Please note: Re-setting your email address can take 24-48 hours. Return to Guidance after submitting your request.

 Click on High School Planner to begin choosing your courses

This is where you see course requirements for graduation. This is where you see your post-secondary opportunities across Canada based on your course selection . This is where you view other graduation requirements and your progress.

1. Click on a subject folder to review courses available. 2. Click on a course to read course prerequisites and description. 3. Click ‘Add Course to Plan’ in the bottom right corner. Note: You can use the Grade dropdown or search filters to find a course.

You will see the error message shown if you select a course for which you do not have the prerequisite. Please review your course prerequisites. See your guidance counsellor to develop a plan.

1. A plan that meets all graduation requirements will result in the checkmark shown. 2. Submit your plan by clicking ‘Submit’ Note: Only your next year grade courses will be submitted even if multiple years have been planned.

1. Submit your courses by clicking ‘Confirm and Print’. 2. A pop-up window may appear, click ‘OK’ to finalize the submission of your plan. Note: Be sure to review your course selections as you will not be able to change your selections in myBlueprint once submitted.

1. Please print the Course Verification Form / Sign- Off Sheet in myBlueprint. 2. Have your Parent/ Guardian sign the form and return the form to your Homeform Teacher before Feb 6th.

Plan, plan, plan and then SUBMIT!  Students are responsible for going to myBlueprint.ca/peel and choosing their courses  Verification forms are due in Sem.1 or Sem.2 Homeform before February 6 th  Courses only run with sufficient enrollment  Once a course is full, students will be placed on a waiting list based on time and date of final submission