1. Grade 11 Course Selection 2011-12 Grade 10 Homeroom Teacher Presentation

2. 2 Moving into Grade 11  All grade 10 subjects must be passed  Failed courses must be repeated in Summer School or in Grade 11 Caution:  Grade 10 courses are prerequisites for grade 11  Every grade 10 course taken in grade 11 takes away from credits that you need for graduation.

3. 3 Grades 11-12 Are Different!  Courses passed earn credits  You can choose elective courses  You can choose types of courses

4. 4 Credit System in Grade 11-12  One period for one semester=1 credit  All grade 11-12 courses are 1 credit except… -English 11 (2 credits-full year course) -Co-Op 12 (2 or 3 credits) -Career Exploration 11 (2 credits)  10 credits taken per year-Total 20

5. 5 Course Levels  Level 1-Enriched university preparation (teacher recommendation required) e.g. English, Modern History, Math 111  Level 2-University, community college & private training technology programs e.g. English, Modern History, Math 112

6. 6 Course Levels  Level 3-Non-technical community college & private training institutions e.g. English 113  Level 0-Not offered at other levels Will vary in difficulty. Some qualify for university entrance e.g. Law 120, Media Studies 120

7. 7 Course Selection Process  Read Course Guide carefully  Counsellor presentations-Math classes  Discuss at home  Talk to teachers  March 16-Course Fair  March 21&22-Final course selection in HR Advisory

8. 8 Choosing Courses  Choose compulsory courses first  Note if prerequisites required  Generally, take courses at your grade level

9. 9 Choosing Courses  Consider sequences of courses  Consider future learning/career goals Work, community college, university, private training school, apprenticeship, military  Discuss everything with parents, teachers, counsellors

10. 10 Courses Requiring Applications  Some courses require an application  All applications available at Guidance  All applications are due March 25

11. 11 Graduation Requirements

12. 12 To Graduate  Must pass all grade 10 courses  Must pass ELPA  Must pass all 7 grade 11-12 compulsory credits  Must pass a minimum of 10 grade 11-12 elective credits  Must be enrolled full time for at least 4 semesters during grades 11-12

13. 13 Graduation Requirements  Compulsory Courses English 11 (full-year, 2 credits) Math 11 Science (pg. 6) History 11 Fine Arts & Life Development course (pg. 6) English 12  Total: 7 credits

14. 14 Graduation Requirements  Must earn 17 out of 20 credits  7 credits are compulsory  Remaining 10 credits are elective  5 credits must be Grade 12 courses You are responsible for insuring that you meet graduation requirements!

15. Caution Graduation Requirements are not the same as Post-Secondary Admission Requirements

16. The Course Registration Guide Let’s Take A Look

17. 17 Course Registration Guide  Pages 1-7 General Information Special Programs Graduation Requirements Course Planning  Page 8-Indexes by Cluster & Course  Page 12-Course Descriptions  Page 35-Course Prerequisites/Applications

18. 18 Now What?  Read course descriptions carefully  Course Name, Grade, Level  Prerequisites, Co-requisites, recommended prerequisites (very important)  At end of description course fees application required-all due March 25

19. Course Selection Form Page 38

20. 20 Enter Compulsory Courses  Line #1: English 111, 112 or 113  Line #2: One of 3 Math 11 courses  Line #3: Modern History 111/112/113  Line #4: Science course (see Options)  Line #5: *Fine Arts & Life Role Development Course (see Options) *Can be taken in grade 12 if preferable

21. 21 Enter Elective Courses  #6-9: Enter 4 courses (4 credits)  Consider prerequisites for grade 12 courses  Electives should support your post- secondary, career and personal interests

22. 22 Enter Two Alternate Courses  Carefully consider and choose 2 additional courses that will be used if any of your chosen courses cannot be scheduled.  Do not leave this blank – you run the risk of being put into a course not of your choosing

23. 23 Choosing Courses  Remember: You are responsible for meeting Grad Requirements  Remember: Post-secondary admission requires more than grad requirements!

24. 24 Choosing Courses  Choose courses carefully.  Courses chosen by students. determine courses offered next year.  If you choose a course, you will be expected to remain in the course.  Once schedules have been created, course changes are not guaranteed.

25. 25 Course Fair-March 16  This is your chance to find out about the courses that may be right for you. Period 4 (30 minutes)  Come back with your parents 4:00-6:00 PM

26. 26 March 21 & 22 Homeroom Advisory  Return signed Course Selection Form  Transfer course selections to Scantron form using names and codes provided. BE CAREFUL WHEN CODING COURSES Accuracy is important to avoid being scheduled into the wrong courses!

27. 27 Remember… Talk to your parents! Talk to your teachers! Talk to your counsellor! Talk to me!