1. WELCOME TO THE GRADE 10 INFORMATION NIGHT PRESENTED BY THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

2. Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve You as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek reward, except that of knowing that I do Your will. Amen!

3. GRADE 10 to 11 MATH PATHWAYS GRADE 9GRADE 10GRADE 11GRADE 12 AcademicAcademicUniversityUniversity AppliedAppliedUniversity/CollegeCollege CollegeWorld of work World of work

4. PATHWAYS FOR GRADE 10 APPLIED MATH STUDENTS Grade 10 MFM 2P Grade 9 MFM 1P Grade 11 Foundations for College Math MBF 3C Grade 12 Foundations for College Math MAP 4C Grade 11 Functions & Applications MCF 3M Grade 12 Math for College Technology MCT 4C Grade 12 Data Management MDM 4U Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF 4U Profile of the Learner Students who: benefit from hands-on experiences in order to make connections from concrete to abstract benefit from practical, real life mathematical experiences often have strengths in linguistics and/or spatial reasoning require time to develop understanding of concepts

5. Grade 9 MPM 1D Grade 10 MPM 2D Grade 12 Data Management Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF 4U Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors MCV 4U PATHWAYS FOR GRADE 10 ACADEMIC MATH STUDENTS Grade 9 MPM 1D Grade 10 MPM 2D Gr. 12 Math for College Technology MCT 4C Grade 12 Data Management MDM 4U Grade 11 Functions MCR 3U1 Grade 11 Functions & Applications MCF 3M Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF 4U Profile of the Learner Student Who: Make connections from concrete to abstract concepts with ease Ability to handle pace of delivery of content of Academic/University level courses

6. GR. 9GR. 10GR.11GR.12 ENG1D1ENG2D1ENG3U1ENG4U1 HRE 1O1HRE2O1HRT3M1HRE4M1 MFM1P1MFM2P1MCF3M1 MBF3C1 CLN4U1 SNC1P1SNC2P1SBI3C1EWC4U1 CGC1D1CHC2D1TPJ3M1CGW 4U1 FSF1D1CHV2O1 GLC2O1 TXJ 3E1CHY4U1 PPL1OFTFJ2O1TFJ3C1BOH4M1 ADA1O1BBI2O1BMI3C1 Total = 8 Total = 6/7/8 GRADE 9 – 12 COURSES Grade 11 Courses Compulsory Courses: English Religion Math

7. Bachelor of Arts Programs: English Criminology Communication Studies Creative writing Public Administration (one “U” math) Human Resource Management Language Program Careers Social Services Human resources Law school Editors advertising Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs: Dance Design Digital Media Film Music Visual Art Careers Sound Recording Engineer Choreographer Music Therapist Costume Designer Entertainment Anchor Physical and Health Education/Kinesiology Careers: Nutrition and dietetics Occupational therapy Personal training Sports injuries management Physical Therapy Athletic Administration College Pathways Architectural Technology-MAP 4C/MCT 4C; ENG 4C Construction Engineer -MAP 4C/MCT 4C; ENG 4C Broadcasting-ENG 4C Business AdministrationENG 4C; MAP 4C University Pathways

8. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Course selections sheets accompanied by the Activity fee of $100.00 DUE: FEBRUARY 20 th, 2014 FEBRUARY 27 TH 2014 – Last day to submit course selections LAST DAY FOR COURSE CHANGES: April 04, 2014

9. SHSM Program Specialist High Skills Major HEALTH AND WELLNESS

10. The SHSM is a Ministry approved program offered to grade 10 students going into grade 11 This program is open to all workplace, college and university bound students. The SHSM program allows students to explore and prepare for careers in medicine, health care, teaching, psychology, social work, kinesiology, fitness, food and nutrition, veterinary medicine and much more The program is a two year commitment that “bundles” various inter- related courses, including a cooperative education placement. While in the program students in grade 11 and 12 earn certifications such as First Aid /CPR and are exposed to various “reach ahead” experiences through facility field trips, guest speakers and visits to colleges and universities Students who successfully complete the required program components will earn a Red Seal on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma JEAN VANIER HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPECIALIST HIGH SKILL MAJOR

11. COMPONENT OF SHSM

12. WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE STUDENT? CAREER PATHING AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH SECTOR RED SEAL DIPLOMA FREE CERTIFICATION REACH AHEAD ACTIVITIES MUCH MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE

13. Benefits of Co-op Why take co-op? Explore tentative career choices Gain valuable work experience Strengthen employment skills through on the job training Use equipment not available in the school Make a smoother transition from school to work or postsecondary education Obtain employment references Discover personal interest and abilities Develop confidence and self-reliance Earn secondary school credits while gaining practical job experience Possibility of future employment with the company

14. Student Selection Criteria Requirements of Co-op Be at least 15 years of age in grade 11 Earned at least 15 credits Complete a Co-op Educational Application Form Submit 2 teachers letters of Reference Successfully complete an interview with a member of the Co-op Department

15. Streams 70%: minimum recommended grade to continue in the academic/university stream 60%: minimum recommended grade to continue in the college or M stream SNC1D 9 academic SNC2D 10 academic SBI3U University biology SPH3U University physics SNC4M Medical Science SBI4U University biology SPH4U University physics SCH4U University chemistry SCH3U University chemistry

16. SHSM **Specialist High Skills Major -The college biology & chemistry are both available to those students interested in the health-care SHSM - The SNC4M course is a medical science course which specializes in biotechnology and scientific aspects of Health science

17. SNC4M Medical technologies Pathogens and diseases Nutritional science Public Health Biotechnology Hands on learning and research