Registration and Course Request Process PART THREE Elementary Schools January 2017

Creating Pathways to Success…

We’ve been thinking of you… Reference: Courses Offered at each grade level Description of the special programs including AP programs and clubs

…have you been thinking of us? Ms. M. Shanmugarajah Mr. N. Escoffery Ms. K. Morin Ms. J. Tang Your 2016-17 Guidance Team

Learning Goal To continue to prepare you for the secondary school Course Request Process: a) Learn/Review Career Cruising b) Meet deadlines Introduce the Registration Booklet to the students and remind them that it must be in Middlefield By February 3(PA Day). Your teacher let you know when they need it. Print Neatly, Last Name, First Name

Items in Package Registration Booklet MCI Course Request Planning Guide Pink Pathway Planner Gr. 9 Optional Courses sheet Introduce the Registration Booklet to the students and remind them that it must be in Middlefield By February 3(PA Day). Your teacher let you know when they need it. Print Neatly, Last Name, First Name

Grade 9 Registration Booklets All registration booklets due to Middlefield on Friday February 3rd , 2017…PRINT NEATLY !! Introduce the Registration Booklet to the students and remind them that it must be in Middlefield By February 3(PA Day). Your teacher let you know when they need it. Print Neatly, Last Name, First Name

Matthew PETER

Course Request Planning Guide Reference: Courses Offered at each grade level Description of the special programs including AP programs and clubs

Compulsory Courses Compulsory for yellow (same as in Career Cruising), White (Electives)

Courses Requiring Prior Approval Remember to promote SHSM, AP, Coop Mention that there will be someone to support.

Grade 9 Optional Courses

So…let’s get going with this Course Request Process… Quick overview. (Page 14 Has instructions) Demonstrate (using a student volunteer) Mixed Courses Make sure to show music; Hover, Spare, Alerts (Blue/Red) Do not put Lunch time/After School Music as alternate; because you will get it. Show possible errors. Speak to/demonstrate (geared towards teachers who are supporting them) Locally Developed/Special Needs/ESL, Music (same course can be taken twice one at lunch and one in period) So…let’s get going with this Course Request Process…

6 compulsory + 2 electives up to 3 additional music IF desired Course Planner/Request Steps… 6 compulsory + 2 electives up to 3 additional music IF desired (If no music, maximum of 3 spares entered ) 3 alternates Computer will let you take 9 courses, you must add a minimum of 1 spare 3 Additional Music happen because lunch, after school and have a 4 at the end. Print ‘draft’ several times. Double check with parent(s)/guardian(s) and teachers. Submit electronically. Print. Sign. Submit to homeroom teacher.

Print a draft copy(no draft button), parents and teachers look over Print a draft copy(no draft button), parents and teachers look over. Only then you submit. Locked and therefore no changes. Credit information is often not accurate. Grade teachers will sign where it says guidance signature.

Career Cruising Demo… Quick overview. (Page 14 Has instructions) Demonstrate (using a student volunteer) Mixed Courses Make sure to show music; Hover, Spare, Alerts (Blue/Red) Do not put Lunch time/After School Music as alternate; because you will get it. Show possible errors. Speak to/demonstrate (geared towards teachers who are supporting them) Locally Developed/Special Needs/ESL, Music (same course can be taken twice one at lunch and one in period) Career Cruising Demo…

Quick overview. (Page 14 Has instructions) Demonstrate (using a student volunteer) Mixed Courses Make sure to show music; Hover, Spare, Alerts (Blue/Red) Do not put Lunch time/After School Music as alternate; because you will get it. Show possible errors. Speak to/demonstrate (geared towards teachers who are supporting them) Locally Developed/Special Needs/ESL, Music (same course can be taken twice one at lunch and one in period)

Quick overview. (Page 14 Has instructions) Demonstrate (using a student volunteer) Mixed Courses Make sure to show music; Hover, Spare, Alerts (Blue/Red) Do not put Lunch time/After School Music as alternate; because you will get it. Show possible errors. Speak to/demonstrate (geared towards teachers who are supporting them) Locally Developed/Special Needs/ESL, Music (same course can be taken twice one at lunch and one in period)

Quick overview. (Page 14 Has instructions) Demonstrate (using a student volunteer) Mixed Courses Make sure to show music; Hover, Spare, Alerts (Blue/Red) Do not put Lunch time/After School Music as alternate; because you will get it. Show possible errors. Speak to/demonstrate (geared towards teachers who are supporting them) Locally Developed/Special Needs/ESL, Music (same course can be taken twice one at lunch and one in period)

How do you WISELY determine which courses are best for YOU?!? Research Consult Reflect Ask lots of questions!!! Passion, Career, Ability

Course Research Resources MCI Course Request Planning Guide (MCI Course Offerings 2017-18 centerfold) Course Research Resources

(Prerequisite flow charts) Career Cruising yrdsb.ca Regional Course Directory (Prerequisite flow charts) Course Research Resources

When requesting your courses on Career Cruising…

Draft Copy… Print a draft copy(no draft button), parents and teachers look over. Only then you submit. Locked and therefore no changes. Credit information is often not accurate. Grade teachers will sign where it says guidance signature.

Draft Copy… THIS IS NOT THE FINAL COPY!!! Print a draft copy(no draft button), parents and teachers look over. Only then you submit. Locked and therefore no changes. Credit information is often not accurate. Grade teachers will sign where it says guidance signature.

Your Gr. 8 teachers will create your school’s deadlines, but… Due Dates… Your Gr. 8 teachers will create your school’s deadlines, but… All course requests due on Career Cruising online Friday February 24th, 2017. Signed hard copy of COURSE REQUEST SIGN OFF SHEET (course planner) forms due on same day to MCI Thursday March 2nd, 2017.

Your Gr. 8 teachers will create your school’s deadlines, but… Due Dates… Your Gr. 8 teachers will create your school’s deadlines, but… All course requests due on Career Cruising online Friday February 24th, 2017. Signed hard copy of COURSE REQUEST SIGN OFF SHEET (course planner) forms due on same day to MCI Thursday March 2nd, 2017.

Note to Teachers… Class lists and Final Course Requests Labelled with Teachers Name, School, Number of Students, Details we should know about… Alphabetized

So exciting!! Next Steps… We will send you verifications in March to return to us if any changes are needed. We will see you at the end of August for Orientation Day. First day of school is Tuesday September 5th, 2017. So exciting!!

From your Guidance Team @ MCI… See you soon! From your Guidance Team @ MCI…