1. For Students Entering Grade 11

2. Remember your course selection determines the timetable! Your completed form is due back by February 19, 2016 Submit electronically and hand in a paper copy to your homeroom teacher

3. Diploma Requirements O.S.S.D. 18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test 40 hours of Community Involvement

4. 4Credits in English (one credit per Grade) 1Credit in French as a Second Language 3Credits in Mathematics (at least one credit in Grade 11 or 12) 2Credits in Science 1Credit in Canadian History 1Credit in Canadian Geography 1Credit in the Arts 1Credit in Health and Physical Education 0.5 Credit in Civics & 0.5 Credit in Career Studies (Grade 10) Plus………..

5. Group 1: English (including the OSSLC), French as a second language, classical languages, international languages, Native languages, Canadian and world studies, Native studies, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education. Group 2: French as a second language, the arts, business studies, health and physical education, cooperative education Group 3: French as a second language, science (grade 11 or 12), computer studies, technological education, cooperative education Compulsory Credits (con’t)

7. Full Disclosure Overall achievement in high school and is required by post- secondary institutions Grades 9 & 10, only successfully completed courses appear on your transcript In grades 11 & 12, a list of ALL courses taken or attempted, with the percentage grade, will appear Credits outside of day school identified on the transcript

8. York Region District School Board  Students are required to carry a full-time course load  This means Grade 9-11 students must carry 8 courses (4 in each semester)  Grade 12 students must carry a minimum of 7 courses

9.  Refer to your credit counselling summary  Use the educational planning chart included in the online calendar

10. Compulsory Subjects (18 required) Required Credits Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade12 French Immersion¤ French Immersion* English4¤ English Mathematics3¤ Mathematics Science2¤ Science Canadian Geography (Grade 9)1¤ Geography* Physical and Health Education1¤ Phys. Ed. Arts (music, art, or drama)1¤ Canadian History (Grade 10)1¤ History* Civics (Grade 10)0.5¤ Civics* Career Studies (Grade 10)0.5¤ Careers* 3 additional compulsory credits (see below) 3¤ Optional Credits Required12 Minimum Credits for OSSD30Total (8) Total (7) F RENCH I MMERSION P ROGRAM

11. Compulsory Subjects (18 required) Required Credits Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade12 French1¤ French English4¤ English Mathematics3¤ Mathematics Science2¤ Science Canadian Geography (Grade 9)1¤ Geography Physical and Health Education1¤ Phys. Ed. Arts (music, art, or drama)1¤ Canadian History (Grade 10)1¤ History Civics (Grade 10)0.5¤ Civics Career Studies (Grade 10)0.5¤ Careers 3 additional compulsory credits (see below) 3¤1 to complete timetable Optional Credits Required12 Minimum Credits for OSSD30Total (8) Total (7) E NGLISH P ROGRAM

12. These types of courses could be used for entrance to: UniversityCollegeApprenticeshipOSSD College (C) Ex. ENG 3 C 1 Workplace (E) Ex. ENG 3 E 1 University/college (M) Ex. MCF 3 M 1 University (U) Ex. ENG 3 U 1 Open (O) Ex. PAF 3 O 9

13. Choose from either university destination or open. Both lead to the French Immersion Certificate.  Grade 11 o FIF3OF or FIF3UF  Grade 12 ◦ FIF4OF or FIF4UF

14.  Grade 11 Visual Arts for French Immersion, AVI 3M1 (Arts – Visual Arts)  Grade 11 Visual Arts - Ceramics, AWC 3O1 (Arts - Visual Arts)  Grade 12 Visual Arts - Painting, AWN 4M1 (Arts - Visual Arts)  Grade 12 World History Since the Fifteenth Century for French Immersion, CHY 4UF (History)  Grade 11 Media Arts for French Immersion EMS 3OF (English)

15.  Beginner’s Mandarin, LKMBD1 (Modern & International Languages)  Grade 12 Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership for French Immersion, PLF 4MF (Physical Education)  Grade 12 Technological Design in the Twenty-First Century, TDJ 401 (Technology)  Grade 11 Computer Engineering Technology, TEJ 3M1 (Computer Studies)  Grade 11 Hairstyling and Aesthetics, TXJ 3E1 (Technology)

16. Courses in Grades 11 & 12 may have prerequisites Be sure to check the course calendar for specific prerequisites Fill this information in your Course Planner to inform your selections

17. Pathway Support Apprenticeship Exploring Opportunities Program Cooperative Education University  College College University Dual Credit Courses

18. The Ontario Youth Apprentice Program (OYAP) – students earn high school credits and hours towards their apprenticeship in a trade through participation in Co-op.

19.  This program is for students going to university, college, apprenticeship or work  Allows students to earn grade 11 or 12 credits in a workplace setting while exploring a career of their choice  Two co-op credits can be counted towards the compulsory groups For more information, contact Ms. Ramos or Ms. Leung in the Co-Op Office (Room 109).

20. Earn 2 to 4 high school credits Reinforces pathway and career decisions Develop contacts and provides references in your field of interest Develop skills in a professional environment Provides experience and helps develop valuable employability skills One of the program requirements for SHSM

21.  A variety of different career options are available to explore  Applications are completed online through Career Cruising.

23. At Trudeau, the SHSM programs are: Arts and Culture Business Health and Wellness For more information contact Mr. Annett or Ms. Diep, SHSM Coordinators

27. Designed for highly motivated students  Achievement – earn credit or advanced placement at University  Preparation – develop better study habits, improve writing skills, sharpen problem solving skills  Confidence – tackle academic challenges

28. AP Courses Available  ENG3UE - Language and Composition  ENG4UE - Literature and Composition  FIF4UE - French Immersion  MCV4UE - Calculus AB  SCH4UE - Chemistry Pre-AP/Enrichment Courses Available  MCR3UE - Functions  SCH3UE – Chemistry  MHF4UE – Advanced Functions For more information contact Ms. Yam, AP Coordinator

30.  Centennial College  Fleming College  Georgian College  Seneca College  George Brown College  Humber College

31.  High school diploma required  Additional requirements such as interview, English entrance test, Math test, portfolio, etc.  Health/Science programs may require 12 Math  Consult specific college programs for entrance requirements

32. 1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences 2. Life/Health Sciences 3. Physical/Engineering Sciences 4. Business/Commerce University programs provide theoretical academic training University programs provide theoretical academic training:

33.  High school diploma required  English – ENG4U1  Check individual university program prerequisites  Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (“U” and “M ”) courses for admission and/or prerequisites.

36.  U.S. Fair  Go Abroad Fair  Individual Websites

37. Grade 10 Career Studies focusing on student’s interests, aptitudes & skills Guidance Counsellors can help with course selection Students talk with their subject teachers Parents and Guardians Individual Pathway Plan

38.  A web-based Individual Pathways Plan – accessible on any computer or smart phone  A planning tool which documents your education and career and life plans  A tool to help students explore and develop pathway planning

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43. You must choose 2 Alternate courses ◦ Choose these in the same way you choose the Elective courses ◦ Your Alternates WILL be used if your Elective courses do not work in your timetable – CHOOSE WISELY!!!

44. The blue circle will give you additional information about the course The red circle prevents you from submitting the course form

46.  On the planner there is a box labelled “Other Credit”  Use this if you PLAN on taking a course at summer school. But remember, Y OU ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR S UMMER S CHOOL  You will still need to register in April/May

47. Click the “SUBMIT” button to submit the courses Print your selections and have them signed by your parent or guardian Hand in to your homeroom teacher DEADLINE: February 19, 2016

48.  Please make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor!  See the online tutorial at www.yrdsb.cawww.yrdsb.ca