2. Total of 30 credits for O.S.S.  18 ministry required courses  A minimum of 12 additional credits to be selected from available courses (4 Religion credits are included)  4 credits in English  1 credit in French as a Second Language  3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Gr. 11 or 12)  2 credits in Science  1 credit in Canadian History  1 credit in Canadian Geography  1 credit in the Arts (Music, Art, Drama)  1 credit in Health and Physical Education  0.5 credit in Civics  0.5 credit in Career Studies

3. Group 1:  English/Third Language/French as a Second Language, or Native Language/ Social Science/Humanities/Canadian and World Studies/Guidance and Career Education/Cooperative Education Group 2:  Health and Physical Education/ Business Studies/The Arts (Music, Art, Drama)/French as a Second Language/Cooperative Education Group 3:  Gr. 11 or 12 Science/Technological Education (Grades 9-12)//French as a Second Language/Computer Science/Cooperative Education Plus… *1 Religion credit in each grade *included in elective credits

4.  40 hours of community involvement  60 hours to earn a Crusader Certificate  Successful completion of the literacy test

5. 1) Research, research, research  www.electronicinfo.ca www.electronicinfo.ca  www.ontariocolleges.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca  www.myBlueprint.ca www.myBlueprint.ca  www.careercruising.com www.careercruising.com 2) Are you finished your compulsory credits? 3) Meet with your counsellor 4) Talk with your teachers

6. Compulsory Courses 1) World Religion HRT 3M1/HRF 301 2) English ENG 3U, ENG 3C, ENG 3E 3) Math MCR 3U, MCF 3M, MBF 3C, MEL 3E PLUS *Pick FIVE more courses *Remember no spares allowed in grade 11

7. Notes :1) MCV 4U must be taken after MHF 4U. 2)To graduate, a students must have 3 credits in mathematics, with one of the credits at the grade 11 or 12 level. MPM 1D Grade 9 Academic Math MPM 1D Grade 9 Academic Math MFM 1P Grade 9 Applied Math MFM 1P Grade 9 Applied Math MAT 1L Grade 9 Essentials Math MAT 1L Grade 9 Essentials Math MPM 2D Grade 10 Academic Math MPM 2D Grade 10 Academic Math MFM 2P Grade 10 Applied Math MFM 2P Grade 10 Applied Math MAT 2L Grade 10 Essentials Math MAT 2L Grade 10 Essentials Math MCR 3U Grade 11 University Prep Math MCR 3U Grade 11 University Prep Math MCF 3M Grade 11 University / College Preparation Math MCF 3M Grade 11 University / College Preparation Math MBF 3C Grade 11 College Prep. Math MBF 3C Grade 11 College Prep. Math MEL 3E Grade 11 Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL 3E Grade 11 Math for Work and Everyday Life MHF 4U Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF 4U Grade 12 Advanced Functions MCV 4U Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors MCV 4U Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors MDM 4U Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management MDM 4U Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management MAP 4C Grade 12 Foundations for College Math MAP 4C Grade 12 Foundations for College Math MEL 4E Grade 12 Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL 4E Grade 12 Math for Work and Everyday Life Lead to university programs which will require calculus first year. I.e. engineering, commerce, computer science, math and science degrees. Leads to university programs which will not require calculus first year. I.e. arts, humanities, social science degrees. Leads to college programs requiring a grade 12 mathematics course. Leads to the workplace, everyday life, and some courses at the college level. Prerequisite Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 – 12 The chart maps out all the courses in the discipline and shows the links between course and the possible prerequisites for them.

8. Arts Dramatic Arts – ADA 3M1 (needs gr.9 or 10 drama) Music Brass/Percussion – AMB 3M1 (needs gr.9&10 music) Music Stage Band – AMH 3M1 (needs gr.9&10 music) Music Woodwinds – AMW 3M1 (needs gr.9&10 music) Music Guitar – AMG 3M1 (needs gr.9&10 guitar) Music and Computers – AMM 3M1(no prerequisite) Music Vocals – AMU 3MV (no prerequisite) Visual Arts – AVI 3M1 (needs gr. 9 or 10 art) Visual Arts – AVI 301 (no prerequisite needed; cannot advance to AVI4M) Languages English – 3U, 3C, 3E English as a Second Language – ESL A,B,C,D Ontario Literacy Course – OLC 301 French – FSF 3U1 Mathematics Functions – MCR 3U1 (must have done well in gr. 10 academic math) Functions and Applications – MCF 3M1 Foundations for College Math – MBF 3C1 Math for Everyday Life – MEL 3E1 www.hctoday.ca

9. Science Biology – SBI 3U1, SBI 3C1 Chemistry – SCH 3U1 Physics – SPH 3U1 Technology Communication Technology – TGJ 3M1 Communication Technology – Broadcast and Print – TGJ 30 Computer Engineering Technology – TEJ 3M1 Computer Technology- TEJ 3E Construction Engineering Technology – TCJ 3C1, TCJ 3E1 Custom Woodworking – TWJ 3E (female only) Custom Woodworking– TWJ 3E Manufacturing Technology – TMJ 3M1 Technological Design – TDJ 3M1 Transportation Technology – TTJ 3C1 Transportation Technology: Vehicle ownership (females only) TTJ 301 Interdisciplinary Studies: Intro to Commercial Photography and Yearbook Design – IDC 30Y Computer Studies Introduction to Computer Science – ICS 3U1 Introduction to Computer Programs –ICS 3C Religious Education World Religion – HRT 3M1 World Religion – HRF 301 Business Accounting – BAF 3M1 Marketing – BMI 3C1, BMX 3E1

10. Social Sciences Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters – CGF 3M1 Travel and Tourism - CGG 301 American History – CHA 3U1 World History – CHW 3M1 Intro. To Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology – HSP 3U1, HSP 3C1 Law – CLU3M, CLU 3E Physical Education – PPL 301 Personal and Fitness Activities – PAF 30 (female only) Beliefs, Values, and Aspirations of Aboriginal Peoples in Contemporary Society – NBV 3C1, NBV 3E1 Guidance and Career Education Cooperative Education – COP 301 Peer Tutoring – GPP 301 Learning Strategies – GLE 301 Native Studies www.hctoday.ca Physical Education

11. **Rememember to think ahead to grade 12 and ensure you have all the prerequisites for the grade 12 courses

12. Applied Academic English, Science, Math *see counsellor for options Summer School on-line in specific courses (alcdsb) or repeat the entire prerequisite course

13.  OYAP Programs  Chef  Stone Mason  Hairdressing  **see counsellor if interested in these options  Dual Credits  Opportunity to go to St. Lawrence for a semester to try a course (e.g. marketing, computers, esthetics, chef, nursing, addictions) www.hctoday.ca

14.  The Specialist High Skills Major in Information and Communications Technology will provide students with a strong foundation for a wide variety of careers in the Communications Technology sector  This program requires four senior level technology courses, certifications, and experiential learning  If you are interested, see Mr. Esford

15.  February 10th– Course Selection Process Assemblies  February 11th – worksheets given  See our website for course description and career planning  www.hctoday.ca www.hctoday.ca  February 17th-27 th – Course Selection Workshops  (bring your working copy and MyBlueprint password)  Mid April – Course Selection Verification Sheets (signed by parents)  Early June – Timetables Available – Students will require their Maplewood password to access timetables  Leaving Us? – let your counsellor know