1. COURSE SELECTION AND PATHWAYS PLANNING

2. Course Selection Considerations
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements
Post-Secondary pathway requirements
Personal interests, strengths and needs

3. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Students must earn 30 credits
(18 compulsory and 12 optional credits)9 optional credits)
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
1 credit in French as a second language
3 credits in mathematics
2 credits in science
1 credit in Canadian history
1 credit in Canadian geography
1 credit in the arts
1 credit in health and physical education
1/2 credit in civics and 1/2 credit in career studies

4. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Group 1: One additional credit in English, OR French as a Second Language, OR a Native language, OR a classical or an international language, OR Social Sciences and the Humanities, OR Canadian and World Studies OR Guidance and Career Education OR Cooperative education
Group 2: One additional credit in Health and Physical Education, OR the Arts, OR Business Studies, OR French as a Second Language, OR Cooperative Education
Group 3: One additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) OR Technological Education, OR French as a Second Language, OR Computer Studies, OR Cooperative Education

5. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
In addition to the 30 credits the OSSD requires
40 hours of community service
Successful completion of the Grade 10 literacy test (OSSLT)
To check on credit accumulation and attendance history online visit
(student number and birth date is required…see the pink information sheet for more on the Student Information System web resource)

6. Types of Courses In Grade 9 and 10 there are three types of courses…
All compulsory courses are offered with a choice between
Applied and Academic programming
Applied (P) – courses designed for students best suited to hands-on learning with a focus on practical application
Academic (D) – courses designed for students best suited to theoretical and/or independent learning
Elective courses are offered as Open programs
Open (O) – courses are designed for all grade appropriate students, no pre-requisite required

7. Types of Courses In Grades 11 and 12 there are five types of courses…
Workplace (W) –courses are designed with an emphasis on workplace applications and prepare students for a variety of direct entry careers and training programs
College (C) – courses are designed for entry into certificate and diploma college programs
University/College (M) – courses are designed for entry into certificate, diploma, and degree programs at colleges and universities (often require pre-requisite courses in previous grades)
University (U) - courses are designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs (often require pre-requisite courses in previous grades)
Open (O) – courses are designed for all grade appropriate students, no pre-requisite required

8. ADA 2O4 Course Codes grade specialized instruction
curriculum/subject area
course type

9. WORK For more information on school to career programs and opportunities visit, schooltocareer.ca

10. Pathways Requirements
APPRENTICESHIPS
Grade 12 College (C) Math and/or Physics is often required for admission to apprenticeships and OYAP
Additional information and application assistance in PCC

11. APPRENTICESHIP For more information on OYAP and apprenticeships visit, apprenticesearch.com

12. Pathways Requirements
COLLEGE
May require prerequisite (C), (M), or (U) Grade 11 & 12 courses
Degree granting programs require six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses
Be sure to check individual schools & programs for specific requirements

13. COLLEGE To research and apply to Ontario colleges visit, ontariocolleges.ca

14. Pathways Requirements
UNIVERSITY
Requires 6 Grade 12 (U) and (M) courses including English
Admission averages vary by program and school
University programs require prerequisite Grade 12 courses (some with as many as five specified courses)
Be sure to check individual schools & programs for specific requirements

15. UNIVERSITIES To research programs at all Ontario universities visit, electronicinfo.ca

16. Additional Considerations
Be realistic, recognize your strengths and needs
Past performance is an indicator of future
performance
Talk with teachers
Consult contacts in desired profession
Use myblueprint.ca/halton
Visit careercruising.com (user id: Halton password: 13510)

17. IRHS Course Selection Process
Students complete online course selections at You will need to know your OEN number that is on both your student card &report card.
Senior students received, a course selection worksheet and a course selection ‘Tips’ page in period 1 classes
Period 2 Counsellors will be visiting to assist students with their course selection
Course selections MUST be completed by Friday, Feb. 21
Course selections directly determine staffing, course offerings, class sizes and the 2014/2015 timetable
Students and parents are invited to consult PCC for assistance

18. Course Selection for Grade 10
Refer to the course selection worksheet
Students entering Grade 10 must select English, History, Science, Math, and the two half credit courses Civics and Careers
English, Math, Science, and History are offered as both Academic (D) and Applied (P) programs
Students entering Grade 10 have three elective course choices
French Immersion students entering Grade 10 must select Immersion French as one of their three elective course choices.

19. Course Selection for Grade 10
Exploration Education – Grade 10 Boys & Girls
IRHS is excited to offer a half day activity based program for Grade 10 students. Participating students will earn two credits in a small group, experiential learning environment.
Ideal candidates are Grade 10 students (for the 2013/2014 school year) who:
want/need active participation in their school day
enjoy ‘hands-on’ experiences outside the classroom
would benefit from greater involvement in our school and wider community
This is provided as a package under PPZ30M or PPZ3OF worth two credits
See a PCC counsellor for more information!

20. Course Selection for Grade 11
Refer to the course selection worksheet
Students entering Grade 11 must select English, offered as both College (C) and University (U) programs
Students entering Grade 11 must select Math, offered as Workplace (E), College (C), College/University (M) and University (U) programs
Students entering Grade 11 have up to six additional elective course choices
French Immersion students entering Grade 11 will select Immersion French as one of their elective course choices.

21. Math Curriculum Pathways

22. Course Selection for Grade 12
Refer to the course selection worksheet
Students entering Grade 12 must select English which is offered as both College (C) and University (U) programs
Students entering Grade 12 have up to seven additional elective course choices
In Grade 12 most students will take only six credits to meet the 30 credit OSSD requirement
French Immersion students entering Grade 12 will select Immersion French as one of their elective course choices

23. Course Selection for Grade 12
Refer to the course selection worksheet
Grade 12 students who are not returning to IRHS must choose “Not Returning” as their online course selection for the following school year.
Grade 12 students who wish to return to IRHS must select a minimum of six courses for a full year OR three/four courses for semester 1 only

24. SHSM ‘Shazaam’ Programs
Business - SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)
Includes a bundle of courses in the business sector, experiential learning and specialized training/certification
Students receive a SHSM diploma at graduation
Visual Arts & Design – SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)
Includes a bundle of courses in the visual art sector, experiential learning and specialized training/certification

25. Graduate Certificates
French Immersion Certificate
French Immersion students receive the Certificate of Immersion Studies in recognition of their 10 high school immersion credits
HDSB Business Certificate
Students who graduate having earned 6 business courses receive the HDSB Business certificate

26. Regional Programs
Specialized programming opportunities available to all HDSB
High school students
Includes:
Trailhead (Grade 10)
Bronte Creek (Grades 11/12)
OYAP programs (Grades 11/12)
SHSM programs (Grades 11/12)
International Baccalaureate (IB) (Grades 9 – 12)
eLearning online course offerings (Grades 11/12)
Additional information available in PCC and in the IRHS
program book (online at irhs.ca)

27. 2014/15 Course Additions HFC3M1 Food and Culture HSG3M1 Gender Studies
HFA4C Nutrition and Health
HSE4M Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice
NDA3M Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada
TGI4M1 Communications Technology – Interactive New
Media & Animation
TGV3M Communication Technology – TV, Video, Movie

28. 2013/14 Online Only Course Options
AMM3MO Music and Computers
SVN3MO Environmental Science
NBV3EO/NVB3CO Native Studies
PPZ3OO Health for Life
GWL3OO Designing Your Future
CGR4MO Environment and Resource Management
CPW4UO Canadian and World Politics
SES4UO Earth and Space Science
SCH4CO Chemistry
TGV3MO Video & Movie Production
Additional courses are also available online. See back of the new courses letter
For more information please visit the PCC office to speak with a counsellor

29. Remember…
Course selections must be completed online by Friday, February 21st, 2014
Review OSSD requirements each year
Consult PCC for assistance as needed

30. ONLINE COURSE SELECTION
Go to the Iroquois Ridge Website; on front page press
“Course selection website” OR
MYBLUEPRINT COURSE SELECTION GUIDE

31. Trailblazers or select Iroquois Ridge High School
VISIT:
SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL

32. Final Notes
Your student planner will be saved and you may return to make changes AS LONG AS YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED your plan.
The submission cut-off date is February 21st.
Once you have submitted your selections you cannot change them unless you go to the PCC office and speak to a counsellor
For student specific questions make an appointment in PCC with a counsellor

33. Thank you for coming! Still have questions?
Please call PCC to book an appointment with a counsellor
Thank you for coming!
Nancy Anstett
Melanie Spelman
Rachel Stecca