1. THE GRADE 10 PROGRAM Sir Robert Borden High School 2014/2015
CHOOSING YOUR COURSES
THE GRADE 10 PROGRAM
Sir Robert Borden High School
2014/2015

2. ONLINE COURSE CALENDAR 2014/2015
Read Important Information
Identify Compulsory Courses
Think About Interests/Choose Optional Courses
Consider Individual Program Pathway
Use Education Planner
Review SRB Course Offerings
Read Course Descriptions
Check Course Prerequisites
Ex. What is the course prerequisite for AVI3M?

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OSSD
Credits Compulsory 18
Elective 12
Total=
Literacy Test - semester 2/Grade 10
40 Hours of Community Involvement

4. WHERE CAN I VOLUNTEER? One of the best
resources to locate volunteer opportunities is through Volunteer Ottawa!
Check-out the
Volunteer Board
in guidance!

5. Planning to apply for scholarships in Grade 12?
HOW DO I LOG MY HOURS?
Planning to apply for scholarships in Grade 12?

6. Individual Pathway Programs
University
World of Work
Apprenticed
Trades
It would be nice if parents and secondary principals considered this model.
College

7. Individual Pathway Program
Each student is unique & has different talents, interests & learning styles
Interests relate to future careers
Try an Interest Inventory
User Name: elearningocdsb
Password: ontario
Matchmaker: over 100 questions
completed at home
linked to top 10 jobs to research
Info sheet available in guidance

8. HOW TO DESIGN MY GRADE 10 TIMETABLE?
6 compulsory courses (Civics/Careers is one course, pick both)
1 group credit (group 1, 2, or 3)
2 optional or elective courses
9 courses (10 with band)

9. Educational Planner CALCULATE YOUR CREDIT COUNT
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
ENGLISH
ENG1D or ENG1P
ENG2D or ENG2P
ENG3U or ENG3C
ENG4U or ENG4C
MATHEMATICS
MPM1D or MFM1P or MAT1L
MPM2D or MFM2P
MCF3M, MCR3U, MBF3C, MEL3E
SCIENCE
SNC1D or SNC1P
SNC2D or SNC2P
GROUP 1, 2, or 3
GEOGRAPHY
CGC1D, CGC1DF, or CGC1P
HISTORY
CHC2D, CHC2DF, or CHC2P
FRENCH
FSF1D, FSF1P, FEF1D, FIF1D
CIVICS CAREERS
CHV GLC2O
PHYS.ED
PPL10P PPL104/ PPL10Q PPL105
THE ARTS
ADA10, AMU10, AMK10, AVI10, AMV10

10. Complusory Courses English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers
ENG2D, MPM2D, SNC2D
(Prerequisite ENG1D, MPM1D, SNC1D)
ENG2DE, MPM2DE, SNC2DE
(Requires teacher recommendation)
ENG2P, MFM2P, SNC2P
(prerequisite ENG1P, MFM1P, SNC1P)
CHC2D(F), CHV2O(F)/GLC2O(F)
(prerequisite - none)

11. OTHER COMPULSORY COURSES
One from each GROUP:
GROUP 1: Additional English, French or a Native Language or an International language, or Social Science, Canadian or World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, or Co-op
GROUP 2: Business, additional credit in Phys. Ed., Arts, French or Co-op
GROUP 3: Gr. 11 or 12 Science, Technology, Computer Studies, French or Co-op

12. What Gr. 10 Electives Can I Take?
ARTS
ADA20 -Drama
AMK20 –Keyboarding
AMR20 -Band
AMU20 -Music
AMV20 -Vocal/Choral
AVI20 -Visual Arts
(No Prerequisites)
BUSINESS
BBI20 – Intro. to Business (No Prerequisite)
COMPUTER STUDIES
ICS20-Intro. to Computer Studies
(No Prerequisite)

13. What Gr. 10 Electives Can I Take?
TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
TCJ20-
Construction Technology
TDJ20-
Design Technology
TGJ20-Communications Technology
(No Prerequisite)
LANGUAGES
LWSBD– Spanish
(No Prerequisite)
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
HFN20- Food and
Nutrition (No Prerequisite)

14. What Gr. 10 Electives Can I Take?
PHYS. ED.
PAF2O - Fitness
PPL 20P-Girls
PPL 20Q-Boys
PPL 204-Girls (F)
PPL 205-Boys (F)
No Prerequisite
FRENCH
FIF 2D-Immersion French
Prerequisite – FIF1D
FSF 2D- Core French
Prerequisite – FSF1D

15. FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM
French Immersion Certificate:
4 courses in French Immersion
6 other courses taught in French

16. Gr. 10 Courses Offered in French
History - CHC2DF
Civics - CHV2OF & Careers – GLC2OF
Physical Education - PPL2O4 (Girls)
- PPL2O5 (Boys)

17. ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
It is important to note that you can mix and match between academic/applied courses
Refer to Prerequisite Charts and course descriptions for pathways (back of online course calendar)
Ex. English Prerequisite Chart

18. SUBJECT TEACHER CONSULTATION
Teacher Recommendations:
If you are unsure about course levels, please speak to your current course teacher for advice
Remember: you can still seek advice from your semester 1 teachers, even though you have already completed the course

19. OCDSB. International. Certificate. Program. http://www. ocdsb
Kathy Scheepers
International Education Coordinator
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Ottawa-Carleton Education Network

20. PURPOSE To provide an opportunity for motivated students to become active global citizens ENROLEMENT PROCEDURE Sign up sheet in Guidance – information meeting will follow To receive an OCDSB International Studies Certificate you must successfully complete all three components and the summative portfolio task

21. WHAT IS INVOLVED…
International Languages & Intercultural Communication I
International Coursework
International Experience & Engagement

22. E-Learning 2014/2015 Courses Offered
Grade 10
CHV2OT Civics
GLC2OT Career Studies
Note:
A separate application form
must be submitted with your Course Contract

23. Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) Programs
What is a SHSM?
Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector
Student will take a bundle of credits
Taken in Grade 11 and 12
One semester at host school
Coop required
Remaining credits at home school
Red Seal on OSSD

24. Sir Robert Borden SHSMS
1) NEW – SHSM Architecture & Interior Design
Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design
Can start in Grade 10
TDA3M - Architectural Design
Note: Choose course if interested in the SHSM
2) Emergency Services
Police Work, Paramedic, Firefighting
Requires separate application

25. Co-operative Education
Science? Law? Film? Education? Mechanics? Music? Food? Hairstyling? + more
Prerequisite – GLC2O - Career Education
Sign up in the Guidance Office by Wednesday
Summer of Grade 10
Register in May/14

26. SUMMER SCHOOL Details are not available until mid April
Only offered in the month of July
Makeup courses are usually available for compulsory subjects must have 35% to be eligible
Maximum of 2 make-ups
Reach Ahead courses are only for students who have earned a 70% in the required prerequisite course
For your course contract, plan to take Makeup courses in the summer
Note: Summer Co-op is available for students who have complete GLC2O (Career Education)

27. Information Overload?
Make an appointment with your friendly Guidance Counsellor…..We are here to help!
Mrs. Mayhew A-K
Mr. Mullins L-Z

28. DUE DATE Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Student & Parent Signature Required
Priority to Course Contracts returned on time
Media Release & Computer Use Checked
Online system closed Monday, Feb. 17!