Grade 10 going into Grade 11 COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATION

Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School

Dignity Equity Respect

Education and Career/Life Planning Framework: A Four-Step Inquiry Process

What are my opportunities?

Who do I want to become?

Who am I?What is my plan for achieving my goals?

WHO AM I?

✓ Academic Strengths

✓ Interests

✓ Volunteer experiences

✓ Part-time jobs

✓ My Successes

✓ School activities

✓ Co-op experiences

WHAT IS YOUR DESTINATION(S)?

✓Post Secondary Destination? - College - University - Transition Agreements (College to University) - Apprenticeship - Workplace

ARE YOU READY FOR GRADE 11?

• All grade 11 students must have 16 credits by the end of Grade 10.

• Students who do not meet these requirements should attend Summer School.

• Summer School Offering come out at the end of May (4 weeks in July). If you take a course with a school board other than HCDSB you will need to provide us with a report card.

REACH AHEAD CREDITS

• Students who wish to reach ahead can also take summer school (course offerings and registration forms will be available end of May) You should apply as soon as they become available in order to reserve yourself a spot. Listen to announcements and check the website for more information.

• Help improve understanding and build foundation in that subject area.

• Travel abroad with different organizations such as EduTravel.

✓ EduTravel, in partnership with Ontario public and private school boards, offers an innovative Travel for Credit Program. Students will have the opportunity to travel across Canada and beyond, earning a wide variety of Ontario high school credits in a safe and fun environment. Course offerings during March Break and Summer (July).

Please visit www.edutravelforcredit.com for more information

PROGRAMS studentsuccess.hcdsb.org

• OYAP – Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

• SHSM – Fitness and Health Promotion and Arts and Culture – apply on myBlueprint

Each SHSM program offers students a bundle of 8 - 10 credits. These courses are regular Ontario secondary school courses that allow students to work towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, but have been bundled as the most relevant courses to prepare students for a future in the Sports or Arts sector.

• Co-op – 2 credit co-op in various community placements (see Ms. Moore or Mr. Spadafora) application required

• Students also get the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops and certifications.

OYAP/APPRENTICESHIP GUIDELINES

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) • Many apprenticeship programs require math and science skills • OYAP – will start you on your way to your apprenticeship while you are here in

high school • If you are interested, please visit myBlueprint.ca and your Guidance Counsellor

or search OYAP programs at

www.myBlueprint.ca

www.apprenticesearch.com

www.schooltocareer.ca

Co-operative Education

▪ Experiential Learning to see if you enjoy a particular Pathway

▪ Links to course expectations TTJ3C1 @ Auto Shop CLU3M1 Law placement, SBI3C1@ Hospital TXJ3E1 Hair Salon Coop links CANNOT BE USED FOR UNIVERSITY

▪ 2 weeks pre-placement preparation

▪ 3 hours a day in a workplace environment

▪ Monthly Integrations sessions back at school

OTHER

• OYAP – Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (www.schooltocareer.ca)

• SHSM – Fitness Promotion (contact Ms. Martin) or Arts and Culture (contact Mr. Spadafora)

• Coop – experiential learning, 2 credit (contact Ms. Moore or Mr. Spadafora)

COLLEGE ADMISSION GUIDELINES

• OSSD

• All Gr. 11 & 12 high school grades are sent to colleges (full disclosure)

• Most programs will use an average of 6 best senior level credits (Grade 11 and 12) ENG4C is usually required for most programs

• Some colleges will only use the grades of the required courses – English, Math, Science etc.

• Specific courses and grades may be required.

• www.ontariocolleges.ca

• Some programs are highly competitive, so apply right away before the deadline

• Colleges also offer Applied Degrees which need 6 Grade 12 U or M course (Required marks usually lower that University)

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION GUIDELINES

• OSSD

• universities may consider both Grade 11 and 12 U and M courses for early admission

• Almost every university program requires ENG 4U + 5 other U or M courses at the grade 12 level

• Some programs will have other pre-requisites such as math, specific science courses

• Make sure you do your research. Not every university has the same requirements for similar or the same program.

• Students apply to Ontario Universities in November visit

www.ouac.ca

www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

myBlueprint.ca

What level do you choose?

• Locally Developed

• Open

• Applied

• Academic

Making Course Level Choices

• Carefully consider your teacher’s recommendations

• Consider your learning skills (initiative, homework completion, problem solving, independent work etc.)

• Carefully consider your interests and possible career goals

• You can choose to take a combination of applied and academic courses. (i.e. academic English, applied math, applied science)

Secondary Diploma Requirements

• 30 credits:

▶ 18 compulsory courses

▶ 12 elective courses

• 40 hours community involvement

• Successful completion of the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

SECONDARY DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

Community Involvement

• Make sure that your hours are true community service hours. • Hours must be documented using the form available in Student

Services or on-line under Student Services – Forms • Ideally you should try to complete a minimum of 10 hours per

year.

VOLUNTEER HALTON • http://volunteerhalton.ca Download the app • Visit cccss.ca under Community Services Links

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

• Written in Grade 10

▶ March 31, 2020Based on expectations up to and including Grade 9

• If a student is unable to meet standards in first attempt they will:▶ take the test again in Grade 11, or▶ may be directed to complete the Ontario

Literacy Course in Grade 12 (OLC4O)

Grade 11 Compulsory Courses

• Religion

• English

• Mathematics

Understanding Course CodesThe 4th character of a course code denotes the year in which the course is offered. The 5th character of the course code denotes the level of the course.  

Grade 9 and 10 Levels Grade 11 and Grade 12 Levels

Code Level Example Code Level Example

P Applied ENG2P1 C College MBF3C1

D Academic ENG2D1 M College/University MCF3M1

L Locally Developed ENG2L1 U University MCR3U1

O Open HRE2O1 E Workplace MEL3E1

O Open PPL4OM

Math Pathways

• MCR 3U

• MCF 3M

• MBF 3C

• MEL 4E

• Make sure you do your research and know the math you need for your post secondary pathway.

Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 – 12 This chart maps out all the courses in the discipline and shows the links between courses and the minimum requirements for them. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course.

Grade 9 Principles Academic MPM1D

Grade 9 Foundations

Applied MFM1P

Grade 9 L.D.C.C.

Grade 10 Principles Academic MPM2D

Grade 10 Foundations

Applied MFM2P

Grade 10 L.D.C.C.

Grade 11 U Functions

MCR3U

Grade 11 M Functions and Applications

MCF3M

Grade 11 C Foundations for

College Math MBF3C

Grade 11 Math for Work

and Everyday Life MEL3E

Grade 12 U Advanced Functions MHF4U

Grade 12 U Math of Data Management

MDM4U

Grade 12 U Calculus and

Vectors MCV4U

Grade 12 C Math For College

Technology MCT4C

Grade 12 C Foundations for

College Math MAP4C

Grade 12 Math for Work

and Everyday Life MEL4E

T – Transfer Course L.D.C.C. – Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Course

T

Note: The Gr. 12 Advanced Functions should precede Calculus and Vectors.

Grade 11 ElectivesArts Business English/

FrenchScience Canadian/

World Studies & Classical Studies

Phys. Ed. Social Sciences

Tech. Spec. Ed. & Co-op

ADA3M BAF3M FSF3U SBI3U CHW3M PPL3OF HPC3O TCJ3C Co-op (2 credits)

AMG3M BMI3C ENG3U/C/E

SCH3U CGG3O PPL3OM HSP3C TDJ3M GLE3O

AMR3M BDI3C NBE3U SPH3U CLU3M PAI3OR HSP3U TDV3M

AMV3M/O IDC3UB SBI3C CHA3U PAF3OG TEJ3M

AVI3M PAF3OB TPJ3C

AWQ/3M PAF3OF TTJ3C

ASM3/3M TXJ3E

ICS3C/U

**e-Learning must be included in your eight courses – cannot be the ninth course. Students can take one e-Learning course per semester.

E-learning Offerings 2020

❑ An e-learning course will be counted in your credit count in school (cannot be an extra course)

❑ Application required

❑ Application completed and returned with myBlueprint forms

❑ Select E-Learn course when selecting courses on myBlueprint

❑ Log on daily(for 75 minutes) Mon.– Fri., computer access, all work completed on computer

❑ Visit with Guidance to discuss. Read e-learning pamphlet.

Important Dates for Course Selection

DateFeb. 5-7, 2020 Course Selection Presentations

TBD Option Sheet Fair

Feb. 21, 2020 Students must return the following to their period 1 teacher: 1. myBlueprint sign-off sheets with signatures • Course selection sign-off sheet or not returning sign-off sheet • All board sign off sheets (i.e. freedom of information/computer network usage/

inclement weather sign-off sheet etc.) 2. Activity fee $65 • Printed receipt of on-line payment or cheque payable to Corpus Christi Catholic

Secondary School 3. Co-op application, Leadership application, e-Learning application, SHSM application

April, 2020 COURSE VERIFICATION Students will receive a verification of their course selections in April. At that time students will have the opportunity to verify and modify their course selections.

June 19, 2020 COURSE SELECTION FINALIZED

Changing Destination Streams

• Students can change from one destination stream to another.• It takes planning.• Is it right for you?

• See your Counsellor BEFORE you • choose your courses.

Go to http://www.myblueprint.ca/hcdsb and login.

Use your email address and password to log in.

You must sign here!

Your parent/guardian must sign and place date here!Feb,21 2020

How do I pay?

Enter account email and password

Click

New accounts, register

here

ITEMS to select what you are paying for.

Jay Smith Corpus Christi

2021 Activity Fee $65.00 Feb. 21th , 2020

Click to pay and follow the screen prompts

REMEMBER TO PRINT OFF YOUR RECEIPT AFTER YOUR TRANSACTION

HAS BEEN PROCESSED!

What are you Submitting?

• Note:

• Students may not get equal consideration for courses if they are late.

• Submit the following to your Period 1 Teacher:

1. Course Selection Sign Off Sheet (from myBlueprint) 2. Parental Consent Forms (from myBlueprint) 3. Receipt of payment for Student Activity Fee ($65.00

School Cash Online or cheque)

DUE DATE: Friday, February 21, 2020

Tips for students

✓ Develop self knowledge - Find out more about your interests, abilities and values.

✓ Develop Transferable Skills: volunteer or paid work, school activities, sports, school courses

✓ Talk with guidance counsellor, teachers, parents

✓ Begin/continue your educational/career research

• www.myBlueprint.ca/hcdsb

✓ Attend School to Career Presentations, Post Secondary Presentations.