course selection for grade 10 students · 2019-12-20 · •most students will complete 30 credits...
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Course Selection for Grade 10 Students
Timelines for Course Selection• Distribution of materials: December 2019
• Individual guidance appointments: Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
• LOCK IN BEGINS: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2020
• DUE DATE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020
34 Credit Threshold• Most students will complete 30 credits needed for graduation
in 4 years• If needed, students may earn up to 34 credits within 5 years• After secondary school, going beyond the 34 credit threshold
is possible with e-learning, night school, summer school, adult day school, etc.
• Repeated courses count twice towards the threshold• 34 credit threshold does not apply…
• if you have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)• to English as a Second Language (ESL) language courses• in the first four years of secondary school
Grade 9 & 10 Grade 11 & 12
university (U)academic (D)
university/college (M)applied (P)
college (C)
locally developed (L)workplace (E)
Course Type Changes
Grade 11 Compulsory Credits*
* In order to fulfill the requirements for a high school diploma, Grade 11 students must take one English and Math credit
Workplace College College/University
University
English ENG3E1 ENG3C1 N/A ENG3U1
Math MEL3E1 MBF3C1 MCF3M1 MCR3U1
• Be aware of the following: • many Grade 11 & 12 courses have prerequisites• many courses are being offered every other year
• Use to plan ahead. You can pick your Grade 12 courses now - you’ll only be submitting your Grade 11 course selections by February 24
Grade 11 & 12 Courses
• Grade 11• Spanish (LWSCU1)
• Grade 12• Adventures in World History (CHM4E1) • Yoga & the Art of Resiliency (IDC4O1)
What’s New
Every Other Year OfferingsDiscipline 2020-2021 2021-2022Science SNC4E1 - Science (gr 12 workplace) SVN3E1-Environmental Science (gr 11 workplace)Music AMG3O1 - Guitar Music (gr 11 open)
Canadian & World Studies
CGF3M1 - Forces of Nature: Physical Processes & Disasters (gr 11 university/college)
CGD3M1 - Regional Geography (gr 11 university/college)
Canadian & World Studies
CHM4E1 - Adventures in World History (gr 12 workplace)
CGR4E1 - Living in a Sustainable World (gr 12 workplace)
Canadian & World Studies
CHC2L1 - Canadian History Since World War 1 (gr 10 locally developed)
SSH / CWS HSE4M1 - Equity and Social Justice (gr 12 university/college)
CIA4U1 - Analysing Current Economic Issues(gr 12 university/college)
Social Sciences & Humanities
HPC3O1 - Raising Healthy Children (gr 11 open) HLS3O1 - Housing & Home Design (gr 11 open)
Social Sciences & Humanities
HNC3C1 - Understanding Fashion (gr 11 college) HNB4M1 - The World of Fashion (gr 12 university/college)
International Languages
LWSCU1 - Spanish (gr 11 open)FSF4U1 - Core French (gr 12 university)
English Language Learner courses
CHC2DL - Canadian History Since World War 1 (gr 10 academic)
CGC1DL - Issues in Canadian Geography(gr 9 academic)
English Language Learner courses
ADA2OL - Drama (gr 10 open) SNC2DL - Science (grade 10 academic)
• High Performance Athlete (Grades 9-12)
• Co-op (Grades 11 & 12)
• Specialist High Skills Major (Grades 11 & 12)- Health & Wellness- Information & Communications Technology- Business
• Dual Credit (Grades 11 & 12)
Specialty Programs @ Mulock
High Performance Athlete (HPA)
• Allows students who compete at the provincial, national, or international level in a particular sport to earn cooperative education credits through their training
• Must be training a minimum of 15 hours per week
Co-operative Education• Allows interested students the opportunity to earn credits
through experiential learning in a workplace setting• Online application to be completed in February• Interviews in March/April• Questions? Speak to guidance or Mr. Loria in Rm. 221• Examples include:
• One semester – am, pm or full day • OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program)• Accelerated OYAP• Militia co-op
Specialist High Skills Major• Programs in:
• Health & Wellness • Information & Communications Technology• Business
• Combines in-school courses with experiential learning through cooperative education and community involvement
• Available to students in ALL pathways in grade 11 and 12
Dual Credit
• Allows interested students the opportunity to attend college while still in high school
• The cost of tuition, transportation, and books are covered by the government
• Students will earn both a college credit and an associated high school credit
• Available to students in grade 11 (sem 2 only) and 12 (both semesters)
www.yrdsb.ca/dualcredits
Dual Credit Examples
• Animal Behavior• Introduction to Forensic Science• Law Enforcement Communications• Anatomy and Physiology for the
Practical Nurse• Principles of Marketing• Art & Design - Portfolio
Development• Social Psychology • Electrical Installations• Home Renovation: Safety• The Flight Attendant• Lifestyle Management
• Vehicle & Body Construction• TV News Broadcasting• Make-Up Applications• Web Design I• Fashion: Colour & Trend
Forecasting• Auto-CAD• Aeronautics• Introduction to Advertising Layout
and Design• Welding Arts
…and many more
www.yrdsb.ca/dualcredits
• College Admissions• High school diploma (OSSD)
• Need grade 12 College English for most programs
• Minimum 70% average usually; many programs higher
• GENERALLY NO DIFFERENCE RECOGNIZED BETWEEN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COURSES
• Degree programs require 6 Grade 12 U/M courses as prerequisites
• Supplementary information
Post Secondary Planning
• Enjoys combining theoretical and technical knowledge
• Wants practical industry-related learning• Has a specific career goal / focus• May wish to enter the workforce quickly• Benefits from a more intimate learning
environment
Who should consider college?
• University Admissions• High school diploma (OSSD)
• 6 grade 12 U or M courses• minimum 70% average usually; many programs higher
• many universities or programs will have much higher admission averages
• some programs require as many as 5 specific U courses as prerequisites
• Supplementary information
Post Secondary Planning
• enjoys a classroom setting• good communication skills
• both written and oral• good time management skills• self motivated• an independent learner• teamwork oriented• analytical
Who should consider university?
• 40 hours needed to graduate• Try to get it done before grade 11 starts• Come to guidance to make sure your
activity is eligible & get it pre-approved• Opportunities available in the guidance
office, on Facebook (Mulock Guidance Info), on Twitter (@mulockguidance), on mulock.ss.yrdsb.ca , and the weekly e-bulletin
Community Involvement
• OSSLT will be administered on Wednesday, March 31, 2020
• There will be an after school literacy course available in semester 2 to help you prepare for the test
• If you are unsuccessful you may rewrite the literacy test or complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC)
• Ms. Riddell is Mulock’s literacy teacher
Literacy Requirement
• Reinforcement – 2 weeks - for students who were unsuccessful, and are approved by the credit recovery team
• Acceleration – 4 weeks - for students who have never taken the course before, or who were unsuccessful but did not meet the criteria for credit recovery
• Sign up starting in April
Summer School Reminders
• If you would like to make changes to your Semester 2 or want help in choosing next year’s courses, you SHOULD schedule an appointment in December or January
Semester 2 Timetable Changes and Individual Course Selection
Appointments
• You decide what classes will run next year
• Course selections submitted late mean you may not get your choice of class(es)
• Be prepared: you may not get all of your chosen courses … choose your alternates wisely
• LOCK IN BEGINS: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2020
• DUE DATE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Final Reminders:
Questions?