Your Guide to Grades 11 and RHSS Guidance rhssguidance RHSS Guidance

 Educational Guidance Course selection and program planning Alternate methods of achieving credits Investigating post-secondary pathways Providing information about scholarships, bursaries, and student loans Academic supports Volunteerism  Personal Counselling Dealing with problems at school, home, or work Connect students with community resources

 30 Credits 18 Compulsory 12 Optional  40 volunteer hours  Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT/OLC 4O)

 4 English  3 Math  2 Science  1French  1 Arts  Total – 15 credits  1 Physical Education  1 Geography  1 History  0.5 Careers  0.5 Civics

 1 from: English, French, Native Language, Classical or International Language, Social Sciences and the Humanities, Canadian & World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, or Co- operative Education  1 from Health & Physical Education, The Arts, Business Studies, French, or Co-operative Education  1 from Science (Grade 11 or 12), Technological Education, French, Computer Studies, or Co- operative Education Total – 3 credits

 Grade 11 8 credits (English, Math, 6 others)  Grade 12 At least 6 credits (English, 5+ others)

Grades 9 and 10 Grades 11 and 12 Locally Developed > Workplace Applied > College Academic > University Open > Open >Mixed

 Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Hospitality and Tourism Manufacturing  Co-operative Education  Dual Credits

 SHSM Video SHSM Video  A ministry-approved specialized program allows grade 11 and 12​ students to focus their learning on a specific sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from ​secondary school

 Develop specialized knowledge and skills  Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training  Industry ‘reach-ahead experiences’  Specialized co-op placements

 A bundle of 9 credits across grades 11 and 12 1 English; 1 math; 4 hospitality and tourism, 2 co-op; 1 from science or business  6 industry recognized certifications and/or training courses (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Safe Food Handling)  Experiential learning  Reach ahead experiences

 A bundle of 9 credits across grades 11 and 12 1 English; 1 math; 1 science; a combination of 4 technology (manufacturing, robotics, engineering, computer science, tech design); 2 co-op  6 industry recognized certifications and/or training courses (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Safe Lifting, Personal Protective Equipment)  Experiential learning  Reach ahead experiences

 Experiential learning  Pre-placement activities  Health and safety training  Workplace and regular monitoring  Integration classes  OYAP  Accelerated OYAP

 Partnerships with community colleges  Students may be able to work towards their Level 1 apprenticeship curriculum  Areas: ​Arts and Culture Health and Wellness Hospitality Social Sciences Skilled Trades Information Technology

 GAP year  Workplace  Apprenticeship (Skilled Trades) Programs  College Pre-apprenticeship Certificate Programs Diploma Applied Degree Collaborative Programs Bridging/Pre-university  University Bachelors Degree

 Taking a year break from education  Self discovery  Work  Volunteer  Maturity and personal growth

 Joining the workforce upon graduation  High school preparation courses: Workplace CO-OP  Cold marketing/the hidden job market (approx. 80% of all jobs)  Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market  Employment fairs  Job agencies (i.e. YMCA)

 Through an employer - apply directly to an employer, union or local committee  College – train while completing a college course; pre-apprenticeship programs  Required courses – dependent on the skilled trade (grade 11 and 12 college compulsory courses preferred)  OYAP/Co-op/work experience preferred  Dual credits  Research

 1-3 year programs  Majority of grade 11/12 courses offered at the college or mixed levels  Marks of 65% or higher are preferred  Grade 12 English required  Program specific admission requirements  Some require a portfolio or an audition  TOEFL – English language requirement  Research

 4 year programs  6 grade 12 U/M type courses  ENG 4U – minimum of 60%  Minimum average 65%  Program specific requirements  Some require a portfolio or an audition  TOEFL – English language requirement  Research:

 Offered jointly by a college and a partnering university  Earn both a diploma and a degree  4 years  Program admission requirements  TOEFL – English language requirement  Theoretical knowledge combined with applied and practical experience  Experiential learning  Application process – unique to each school  Research:

 One-year pre-degree programs  Research:

 3-4 years in length  6 Grade 12 U/M type courses  ENG 4U is mandatory  Program specific requirements  Some require a portfolio or an audition  TOEFL – English language requirement  Research

 Ontario Universities Fair Metro Toronto Convention Centre September  Ontario Colleges Information Fair Enercare Centre (Exhibition Ground) Late October (Date: TBD)  Student Life Expo Metro Toronto Convention Centre October  Open Houses

 November to February of graduating year   Equal consideration deadline: February 1st  5 choices (no more than 3 per school)  Cost: $95  February 1 st – earliest date which an applicant will receive an offer of admission  May 1 st – deadline to accept offer of admission  Mark transmissions

 November to mid January of graduation year  Get PIN from Guidance counsellor   3 choices (cost of $150)  Each additional choice costs $50  Offers may begin as early as February/March  End of May/beginning of June – majority of applicants will receive a response  Mark transmissions

Apprenticeship Programs  In-school technical training session $200-$800  Certain programs are eligible for grants, tax deductions, equipment/tool allowances College Programs  Certificate/Diploma Programs -$2,400  Applied Degree -$5,800 University Programs  Bachelor’s Degree Programs - $6,100  Collaborative Programs - $5,000 Additional Costs  Books and Supplies - $600 -1,300  Parking - $  Public Transit – $800-$1,000  Residence and regular meal plan - $6,000 - $9,000  Other - $$$ Approx. Total : $4,200 – 16,500

 Personal savings  RESPs  Scholarships  OSAP/loans  30% off tuition grant

 Types: Entrance External (community, private business)  Scholarship appraisal form  Websites RHSS University and college websites

1.Research Criteria 2.Application form + any supplementary forms 3.RHSS scholarship appraisal form 4.Sending the application package

 Financial assistance provided by the government  Eligible persons: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person  Loans are based on family income and assets  Applying Early May

 Money students don't have to repay  Criteria: Full-time post secondary student In a program you can apply to directly from high school Citizenship and residency requirements Parents’ gross income (total before taxes) is $160,000 or less

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