Selecting Courses for 2014/15

students going into Grade 10

Dr. John M. Denison Secondary SchoolFebruary 2014 Presentation

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Going into Grade 10

You need to select:English Mathematics

Science Canadian HistoryCivics AND Career Studies

PLUS three elective courses AND two alternate courses

Have you researched what courses you need totake NOW in order to be prepared for postsecondary studies - AFTER high school?

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PART 1

The Credit Counselling Summary - CCS

Your homeroom teacher will give you your CCS – It is a record of courses you have taken and are taking now

Look at it carefully: Do you still require community involvement hours? (Grad requirement)

Are there any compulsory courses you need to take? (i.e. Art, Groups 1, 2 or 3 – Grad requirements - See the OSSD handout)

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PART 2

The Research - Think With the End in MindWhere are you headed? What do you need in order to get there?

Applying to an Ontario university or to a College Applied Degree program - must have 6 Gr. 12 U and/or M coded courses

To take U or M courses in Gr. 11 and then in Gr. 12, you will need to have academic and in some cases applied coded courses in Gr. 10

College research, check out ontariocolleges.ca and for university research, check out www.electronicinfo.ca

Research carefully and select your courses appropriately

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Postsecondary admission considerations

Work - - If you plan to go to work, select enough coursesto graduate

Skilled Trades – may require certain college courses (e.g., math and science for plumbing, electrical) There are over 140 trades ranging from 3-5 years in length for training

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Postsecondary admission considerations cont’d

Colleges – offer certificates (1 yr.), diplomas (2-3 yrs.), applied degrees (4 yrs) Need specific courses for specific college programse.g., Social Worker at Seneca Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College

Preparation (C), University/College Preparation (M) or University Preparation (U) level Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Universities – offer Bachelor’s degrees (3-4 yrs.)Admissions are based on best 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses,including ENG4U Check programs carefully for specific requirementse.g. Bachelor of Commerce (Business) Degree at the University of Toronto Grade Range -- Average: mid- to high 80s; MCV4U: mid- to high 80s; ENG4U: low to mid-80s + next best 4 Gr. 12 U and/or M subjects, Supplemental Application. An additional fee of $50 is required.

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Course Types

• Locally Developed “L”Workplace “E”

• Applied “P” Workplace “E”

College “C”

• Academic “D” College “C”

Mixed “M” (U/C)

University “U”

• Open “O”Open “O”

GRADE 9 & 10 GRADES 11 & 12

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Part 3Student Tasks – Select your courses

Complete the COURSE SELECTION ONLINE and print a copy

Return your signed course selection sheet to your homeroom teacher by Wednesday, February 12th

Earlier returns are acceptable

If you want to transfer schools, complete course selection anyway, in case the transfer does not go through

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Realities for Course Selections

You are requesting courses for TWO semesters - Semester 1 and Semester 2

Special circumstances will be dealt with by the Administration (Vice-Principals)

No courses are guaranteed, but guidance staff will do their best to get you into the courses you have chosen

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Please NoteNew: GPP3O1 – Link Crew LeadershipStudents will develop personal responsibility, a sense of self-worth, compassion for others, and enthusiasm for assisting others. The program will combine leadership activities and mentoring experiences tailored towards assisting the Grade 9 students in their transition year. Must complete an application and return to Mrs. Zicaro in room 123 by

February 14th! Late applications will not be accepted

CGD3M1 – Exploring Europe and Asia This course is offered as a Grade 10 course and has been designed for those students who enjoyed and were successful in the Grade 9 Geography course. See Mr. Bush in room 304 if you have questions.

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RECAP

1. Check your Credit Counselling Summary carefully to ensure you have taken your compulsory courses and other graduation requirements

2. Do your post-secondary studies research carefully and record what required courses you need for your career pathway/area of study

3. Go on-line and begin your course selection

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Select your courses

Go to www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Then to the bottom of the page Online Tools, left side, and follow the CareerCruising icons

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Have your parent/guardian sign your Course Request form and return it to your homeroom teacher by February 12th!

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Key dates

Wednesday, February 12, 2014Return Course Selection Sheet Printout signed by parent/guardian to your homeroom teacher

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Last date to submit your courses online

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That’s all folks!

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