so long grade 11…. hello grade 12!!!!. guidance counsellors a-fmrs. lepp g-omr. finlay p-zms....
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So long Grade 11….
Hello Grade 12!!!!
Guidance Counsellors
A-F Mrs. Lepp
G-OMr. Finlay
P-Z Ms. Polla
Graduation Requirements:
18 Compulsory Credits12 Optional Credits
40 hours of community service
The Provincial literacy requirement
Career & Educational Goals
What are your career options?
What do those options require?CollegeUniversityPrivate Training InstituteApprenticeshipJob Search
Keys to help you find the right pathway…
Consider what optional courses you took in Grade 10. What courses are you interested in and passionate about?
Myblueprint.ca/peelGo to Heart Lake’s Website and read
student friendly course descriptionsTalk to your counsellor, teachers and
family
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
Earn high school credits and gain work experience
Try out a potential career choiceAvailable in either Semester 1 or
Semester 2Available for half day (2 credit) or full
day (4 credit)SHSM students need co-op
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Benefits
On- the-job training in a skilled trade
Start in High School with OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) Earn hours towards apprenticeship
Co-op placement (2 or 4 credit options)
Apprenticeship Choices
Currently there are more than 135 apprenticeship trades in Ontario
Trades are divided into 4 main sectors
Motive Power Including:
• Auto Body Repair• Farm Technician• Automotive• Heavy Duty Equipment
Technician
Construction Including:
•Brick & Stone Mason•Drywall Applicator•Roofer•Plumber•Dozer/excavator operator
Industrial Including:
•Aircraft maintenance engineer•Water well driller •Welder • Industrial mechanic millwright
Services Including:
•Hairstylist•Eudcational Assitant•Horse grooming•Special events coordinator•Baker•Gemsetter or goldsmith
College? University?
College/University Admissions
Competition for admission to universities is high
There are many highly competitive college programs as well
Next year you will need to work very hard to get the highest marks possible
College Admissions
oOSSD
oSpecific required Grade 12 courses depending on the program chosen (usually ENG4C and perhaps MAP4C or MCT4C)
oUsually ‘C’ level courses, but some programs may require Grade 12 ‘U’ or ‘M’
Click here to search college programs!
www.ontariocolleges.ca
University Admissions
6 Grade 12 “U” or “M” courses (the minimum average will depend on which university and program that you’ve applied to)
One of these 6 will always be ENG4U
Most university programs have specific course requirements- check with your individual schools
These courses are included in your “best 6 average”
www.einfo.ca
Click here to search university programs
Making informed choices at course selection time
Work backwards from where you want to end up (use college and university sites to check admission requirements)
Book an appointment with your counsellor to discuss options (sooner than later)
Use myblueprint to explore all pathways
Making informed choices at course selection time
o Participate in the lunchtime Course Selection Carousels Jan 7th and Jan. 8th to find out more about each course
o Read student friendly course descriptions on HLSS website
Do I have all my compulsory courses?
Check your Graduation Indicator (myBlueprint) to see if you have all of your compulsory subjects and/or which compulsory subjects are missing
If you are missing any compulsory courses make sure you select them for next year
First Go to www.myblueprint.ca/peel
Have an account?Login: student#@pdsb.org
If you haven’t created an account
using your student#@pdsb.org
Please see your guidance counsellor!
Click on Here!
Click on High School Planner to start planning courses!
Grade 12 Compulsory Courses
You MUST sign up for the following compulsory course:
Englishany missing compulsory
subjectsany required courses for post
secondary program of choice
Course Selection Time
oOpens Friday January 9th, 2015
oStart researching now, plan ahead and make informed choices!!!