Planning for Grade 11 and Beyond

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Grade 10 Parents Course Selection Information
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Graduation Requirements
30 credits, 110 hours/credit 18 compulsory
credits 4 credits English 3 credits Math (at
least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12) 2 credits Science 1
credit Canadian Geography - Grade 9 1 credit
Canadian History - Grade 10 1 credit French as
a second language 1 credit Arts 1 credit
Health Physical Education 1/2 credit Grade 10
Civics 1/2 credit Grade 10 Career Studies

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Additional Credits

• Three additional credits - one from each of the
  following lists
• Group 1 Can World Studies, 5th English,
  Social Science Humanities, French as a second
  language, Native or international language,
  Co-op
• Group 2 Business Studies, 2nd Art, 2nd Phys.
  Ed., Co-op, or French as a second language
• Group 3 Science - 11 or 12, Technological
  Education or Co-op, or French as a second
  language
• Plus 12 elective credits
• Plus successful completion of the Grade 10
  Literacy Test
• Plus 40 hours of Community Service

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CONSIDERING CO-OP EDUCATION?

• WHAT IS IT?
• LINKS ACADEMIC STUDIES WITH WORK EXPERIENCE
• WHO CAN TAKE CO-OP?
• GRADE 11 or 12
• HOW DO I APPLY?
• ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
• SEE Ms. Presutto or Mr. Corrigan in the Co-op
  office

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Types of Courses in Grades 11 12

• Five streams (types) of courses may be offered.
• Streams are geared to students destinations
  after high school.
• Open courses, which are not specific to
  destinations are offered.

Workplace
College
University/College
University
Open
For students planning to enter the workplace. (L)
To prepare students for most college programs. (C)
To prepare students for specific college and
university programs. (M)
To prepare students for university. (U)

• For all students
• Used to meet compulsoryrequirement and/or for
  personal interest
• (O)
• Not specific to a particular post-secondary
  destination.

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Sample of Post-Secondary Destinations
Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 12
University Degree engineering computer
science commerce life science architecture
Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
Note The new Advanced Functions is a
prerequisite for Calculus and Vectors.
University Degree business kinesiology general
science life science nursing
Grade 12 U Advanced Functions MHF4U
Grade 11 U Functions MCR3U
Grade 12 U Math of Data Management MDM4U
many programs require a 2nd math eg. business
Grade 9 Principles Academic 75 MPM1D
Grade 10 Principles Academic MPM2D
Grade 11 M Functions and Applications MCF3M
Grade 12 C Math For College Technology MCT4C
College Diploma auto mechanics engineer
technician Tool and Die
Grade 9 Foundations Applied MFM1P
Grade 10 Foundations Applied MFM2P
Grade 11 C Foundations for College Math MBF3C
Grade 12 C Foundations for College Math MAP4C
College Diploma practical nursing
business Hotel, Travel
Grade 9 MAT1L
Grade 10 MAT2L
Grade 11 Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL3E
Grade 12 Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL4E
direct to workplace vocational programs service
industries
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Grade 11 12 Course Types

• Universities will accept for admission
• U courses
• M courses (some universities will only accept a
  certain of this course type)
• Colleges will accept for admission
• U courses
• M courses
• O courses
• C courses

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Summer School - July 2013

• Reinforcement (repeat) summer school credits are
  offered for core subjects from grades 9 - 12
• You may take reinforcement courses in summer
  school if your mark is between 35-49
• Limited offerings of full credit courses are
  offered for grades 10 to 12

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Destination Pathways
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University Programs
1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (DEGREES)
2. Business Related Programs (DEGREES)
3. Life Sciences Programs (DEGREES)
4. Engineering or Physical Sciences (DEGREES)
5. Fine Arts (DEGREES)
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College Programs

• Non-Technical (General Arts, Early Childhood Ed.)
• Diploma and/or Degree

2. Business Related Programs (Marketing,
Accounting) Diploma and/or Degree
3. Science or Health (Massage Therapy, Paramedic)
Diploma and/or Degree
4. Technical (Computer Systems, Automotive
Technician) Diploma and/or Degree
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Other Options
1. APPRENTICESHIPS
2. WORK
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UniversityArts/Humanities/Social Sciences
University Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Programs University Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Programs University Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Programs
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English Academic English ENG3U English ENG4U
Religion World Religions - HRT3M Church and Culture - HRE4M
Math Academic or Applied Math MCR3U / MCF3M /MBF3C Philosophy - HZT4U
Science Academic/Applied World History - CHW3M Canadian History - CHI4U
History Academic / Applied US History - CHA3U World History - CHY4U
Career Studies / Civics Law - CLU3M Geography World Issues - CHW4U
  Anthropology - HSP3U Law - CLN4U
  Media Studies - EMS3O Politics - CPW4U
  Art courses Anthropology - HHS4U
  Tech courses Literature - ETS4U
    Writers Craft - EWC4U
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College Non-Technical General Arts, Youth
Worker, Early Childhood Education
College Non-Technical (ie. General Arts, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.) College Non-Technical (ie. General Arts, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.) College Non-Technical (ie. General Arts, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.)
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English Applied English ENG3C English ENG4C
Religion World Religions - HRF3O Church and Culture - HRE4O
Math Applied Math MBF3C College Mathematics - MAP4C
Science Applied World History - CHW3M Food and Nutrition - HFA4C
History - Applied Anthro Soc HSP3C
Career Studies/Civics Law - CLU3M
  Parenting - HPC3O Current Aboriginal Issues - NDA3M
  Media Studies - EMS3O Phys ed courses
  Aboriginal Beliefs NBV3C Art and Tech courses
   CO OP (half day) CO OP (half or full day)
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University Business Related Programs
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English Academic English ENG3U English ENG4U
Religion World Religions - HRT3M Church and Culture - HRE4M
Math Academic Math MCR3U / MCF3M Advanced Functions MHF4U
Science Academic Accounting BAF3M Calculus Vectors MCV4U
History Academic World History - CHW3M Data Management MDM4U
Career Studies/Civics US History - CHA3U Accounting - BAT4M
  Law - CLU3M International Business BBB4M
  Socio/Anthro- HSP3U Bus Leadership - BOH4M
  Computer Science ICS3U Computer Science ICS4U
   
   
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College Business Related Programs, ie.
Marketing, Accounting
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English Acad./Applied English ENG3C English ENG4C
Religion World Religions - HRF3O Christ and Culture - HRE4O
Math Academic or Applied Math - MBF3C or MCF3M Math MAP4C or MCT4C
ScienceAcademic / Applied Accounting BAF3M Accounting - BAT4M
History Applied Computer Studies - ICS3C Bus Leadership - BOH4M
Career Studies/Civics Aboriginal Beliefs - NBV3C International Business - BBB4M
  Anthro/Soci - HSP3C Intrepreneurial Studies - BDV4C
  Media Studies - EMS3O Computer Studies - ICS4C
  Current Aboriginal Issues - NDA3M Art and Tech courses
  CO - OP (half day) CO - OP (half or full day)
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University Life Sciences Programs
English Academic English ENG3U English ENG4U
Religion World Religions - HRT3M Christ Culture HRE4M
Math Academic Math MCR3U Advanced Functions MHF4U
Science Academic Biology SBI3U Calculus Vectors - MCV4U
History-Academic/Applied Physics SPH3U Data Management MDM4U
Career Studies/Civics Chemistry SCH3U Biology SBI4U
  Physics SPH4U
  Chemistry SCH4U
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College Science or Health Programs ie. Massage
Therapy, Paramedic
College Science or Health (i.e. Massage Therapy, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, etc.) College Science or Health (i.e. Massage Therapy, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, etc.) College Science or Health (i.e. Massage Therapy, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, etc.)
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English English ENG3C English ENG4C
Religion World Religions - HRF3O Church and Culture -HRE4O
Math Math MCF3M of MBF3C Math - MAP4C
Science Biology SBI3C Chemistry SCH4C
History Applied Physics - SPH4C
Career Studies/Civics
  CO-OP (half day) CO-OP (half or full day)
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University Engineering or Physical Sciences
University Engineering or Physical Sciences Programs University Engineering or Physical Sciences Programs University Engineering or Physical Sciences Programs
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English Academic English ENG3U English ENG4U
Religion World Religions - HRT3M Christ Culture HRE4M or
  Math MCR3U Philosophy HZT4U
Math Academic Chemistry - SCH3U Advanced Functions MHF4U
Science Academic Physics SPH3U Calculus Vectors - MCV4U
History-Academic/Applied Computer Science - ICS3U Physics SPH4U
Career Studies/Civics Chemistry SCH4U
  Computer Science - ICS4U
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College Technical ie. Automotive Tech.,
Computer Systems, Electronics
College Technical (i.e. Aviation Technician, Automotive Technician, Computer Systems, Electronics) College Technical (i.e. Aviation Technician, Automotive Technician, Computer Systems, Electronics) College Technical (i.e. Aviation Technician, Automotive Technician, Computer Systems, Electronics)
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English English ENG3C English ENG4C
Religion World Religions - HRF3O Christ Culture - HRE4O
Math Math -MCF3M or MBF3C Math - MCT4C or MAP4C
Science Computer Studies ICS3 U/C Physics SPH4C
History Construction - TCJ3C Computer Studies ICS4U/C
Career Studies/Civics Transportation - TTJ3C Construction - TCJ4C
  Manufacturing - TMJ3C Transportation - TTJ4C
Manufacturing - TMJ4C2
  CO - OP (half day) CO - OP (half or full day)
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5. APPRENTICESHIP
GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
English English - ENG3C English - ENG4C
Religion World Religion HRF3O Christ and Culture HRE4O
Math Math - MCF3M or MBF3C Math - MCT4C or MAP4C
History Physics - SPH4C
Science Manufacturing Tech - TMJ3C Chemistry SCH4C
Careers/Civics Transportation - TTJ3C Transportation TTJ4C
Technology  Construction - TCJ3C Construction TCJ4C 
CO - OP (half day) Manufacturing Tech TMJ4C
    CO - OP (half or full day)
For OYAP information look in the course calendar For OYAP information look in the course calendar
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Strategies for the Post-Secondary Search, NOW
is the time to prepare.
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University College Admissions

• Check
• University www.electronicinfo.ca
• College www.ontariocolleges.ca
• Apprenticeship www.apprenticesearch.com
• Look for cut off marks, prerequisites, new
  programs offered, limited enrolment programs,
  coop programs, financial opportunities, addition
  requirements, housing.

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General Admission Requirements for University

• High School Diploma
• 6 grade 12 university or U/C courses
• admission based on popularity of program and top
  marks in grade 12 core courses
• -- prerequisites differ by program chosen.
• The Program dictates additional criteria for
  admission e.g. letters of reference, interview
• Know your program's requirements!

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Marks are not always enough!

• Some programs may require
  profile sheet,
  essay, letter of intent
  supplementary application, reference letters,
  interview,
  admission
  testing, portfolio,
  audition

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Why Consider College?

• offer a wide variety of programs from certificate
  to diploma/joint degrees
• focus on practical education -- towards a
  specific career
• highly experienced faculty
• innovative new programs quickly develop
• co-op (paid!) and apprenticeship opportunities
• excellent employment placement rate
• becoming a stop on the educational journey --
  either before or after university
• close to home
• cheaper

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General Admission Requirements for College

• High School Diploma
• admission based on popularity of program and top
  marks in grade 11 and 12 core courses --
  prerequisites differ by program chosen -- see
  College calendars.
• English Math proficiency admission test
• The Program dictates additional criteria for
  admission e.g. letters of reference, interview,
• mandatory orientation interview

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How Do You Decide??

• Look at interests, goals, grades, whats
  important to you..
• Plan your courses backwards, from post secondary
  prerequisites down to grade 11 -- use the
  Educational Planning Sheet at the back of the
  course calendar
• Know what prerequisites (especially
  English/Math/Science) are needed to keep the
  doors open to your destination pathway
• Stay informed check often as colleges and
  universities release details
• Allow for flexibility -- have a backup plan!