South Carleton H.S. Grade 11 Option Sheet Briefing
What do you need to think about when choosing your courses for next year? Ministry Requirements Level of Difficulty Post Secondary Prerequisites Choosing Your Courses Wisely
Ministry Requirements (page 4 of Course Book) 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) 40 hours Community Involvement Successfully complete the Literacy Test
18 Compulsories 4 English (ENG - one per grade) 1 French as a second language 3 Mathematics (at least one in gr. 11 or 12) 2 Science 1 Canadian History 1 Canadian Geography 1 Arts 1 Physical and Health Education .5 Civics .5 Careers
Compulsories Group 1 – Additional English or French as a second language, Third Language, Social Science, Canadian and World Studies, Guidance or Co-Op*. Group 2 – a Business, an additional French , or Physical Education and Health, or Arts, or Co- Op*. Group 3 – an additional French, Technology, Grade 11 or 12 Science, or Co-Op* *a maximum of two credits in Co-op and French may be used as compulsory credits. See ministry site for more details
Electives What is considered an elective at high school may be a prerequisite for your post secondary studies. Math is an elective in Grade 12, but is a prerequisite for Business, Science, Health Care, Engineering, Architecture and many Trades after high school.
Post Secondary – Plan Ahead Do you know what you want to do after high school? Apprenticeship/College/ University/Work. Your plan impacts your course choices.
Apprenticeship – Earn while you learn!! Co-op is an excellent way to start on that path. Ms Clapp will be a great resource for you. With her, discuss the 4-credit option for co-op that may help you with your apprenticeship hours. Check out Student Services>Student Futures Look at the Post Secondary Options page for lots of resources to help you.
College Will have subject prerequisites as well as additional criteria. Do your research (again, see your counsellor and check out the website ontariocolleges.ca as well as Student Services>Student Futures for lots of other helpful sites.) Remember – colleges have great programs and now offer some degree programs!
University Ontario universities require six Grade 12 U/M courses. Different programs have different prerequisites and additional criteria. Do your research now (check out the website www.electronicinfo.ca well as Student Services>Student Futures for lots of other helpful sites. )
Road Trip Time Starting to do your research now will mean that you are ready to do a road trip. In the summer, check out the colleges and universities that you are considering. Post secondary education is very expensive. You want to ensure that you have all the information you need to make a good decision in the fall! Remember we start to register for post-secondary in November.
Workplace Look at courses that will help you discover what you like and what you are good at. Co-op would give you great insight into the world of work. Lots of resources for you as well at Student Services>Student Futures.
Other Options Also Exist Travelling Volunteering for a year – Canada World Youth – CUSO Returning for a Bonus/Victory Lap
The Four Five Year Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Post Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Secondary English English English English English English English English Math Math Math Math Math Math Prerequisites Science Science for Geography History Science Science Post Secondary Business or Careers & Civics Tech. Geography History Placement French Civics and French Careers Phys. Ed. Business or Tech Arts Arts Phys. Ed.
Grade 11 and 12 Course Codes Course Code Type of Course U University M University/College C College O Open E Workplace
How Do I Know if I am on Track? Check your CCS that will come with your report card and develop a plan for ensuring you complete all your compulsory credits.
How Do I Know if I am on Track?
How Do I Know?
Compulsories – Special Notes It is only the universities that require a certain number of grade 12 courses. Some college courses may a few specific grade 12 courses. Your 4 th compulsory English in grade 12 must be ENG4C or U. EWC4U will not count.
Flow Chart of Math Courses
Electives – Special Notes Many courses at the grade 12 level, have a prerequisite. Check your course calendars very carefully. Application forms o Peer Tutoring, Co-op, SHSM, Link Crew, Online course contract • Require an application which is found on the school web site. • You can put these courses on your course selection sheet. • Submit application to Guidance
Co-Op A great learning opportunity for every student. Go chat with Ms Clapp or Mr. Young about the opportunities that exist for you including the opportunity do a dual credit with Algonquin College. Please remember that co-op does not act as a Grade 12 U/M course for university prerequisites.
Are You Interested in SHSM’ing? Specialist High Skills Major Focusing your studies in an area of interest, while achieving career-focused certificates. Here at SCHS House Construction Manufacturing Health and Wellness (Community Services) Information and Communication Technology Transportation Get more information at Family Night Thursday, February 9 th . Bring your parents. Get an application form from SCHS website and submit to guidance by Monday February 22 nd .
There’s a whole wide world out there for you to discover...so what are you waiting for? Start exploring today with the OCDSB’s International Certificate Program! Through the International Certificate Program, high school students like you become informed, engaged and active global citizens who learn about themselves by learning about the world.
Participants earn the certificate by: Studying an international language; Taking internationally-focused classes; Understanding global issues; Participating in an internationally focused project(s) of their choice, and more. Register with your school's International Certificate Advisors Mr. Manks and Mrs. Pattison. Presentation on Family Night (Thursday. Feb 9 th )
Let’s Talk about Online Learning Not for everyone — for sure. Choose all your courses that you need for graduation from the courses that we offer at South. Add an online course and notice it has a course value of 0 because there is no guarantee that you will get in. Submit the paperwork that you will find on school website. Only able to take courses that AREN’T offered here. Regularly check your school email account. That is where we will be sending information about your online course.
AP Courses: Stuff to know AP Program developed by The College Board in the US (Heard of the SAT’s?) Recognized by universities around the world High school students around the world take AP courses We offer 3 AP courses: English - ENG4UR Chemistry - SCH4UR Immersion French - FIF4UR Exams have a fee of $110
Dual Credit @ SCHS Opportunity to complete a college communication credit while also doing your ENG4C course. Course taught by both a SCHS teacher and an Algonquin teacher right here at South!
French Program Immersion Certificate Four courses in French Immersion. Six courses in other subjects taught in French. Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 French French French French Science Science HSP3MF Geography History Peer Tutoring* Peer Tutoring* Business Civics/Careers Co-op* Co-op* * In a French placement
Choose Your Courses Wisely Check diploma requirements. Look into post-secondary prerequisites. Determine your interests. Evaluate your abilities. Talk to others (friends, teachers, parents). See your Guidance Counsellor.
Why is your choice so important on the option sheet? School’s master timetable is built around the numbers given to us on the option sheets. Number of sections that we offer is based on the number of students choosing that course. Low enrolment in a course may result in it being cancelled. Spaces may not be available, if a course change is requested.
Why Is This Option Sheet So Important This Year Because next year is going to be soooooooooo different from anything you have done so far! And you need to be prepared.
Introducing Career Cruising
Final Important Points Student Course Guide
Student Course Guide
Final Important Points Print Sign Off Sheet
Final Important Points Summary of courses completed including compulsories SHSM information
Final Important Points Submit button •Can’t be unsubmitted • Review carefully before you hit Submit
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