So long Grade 11… Hello Grade 12!!!!

Career & Educational Goals What are your career options? What do those options require? College University Private Training Institute Apprenticeship Job Search

Keys to help you find the right pathway…

Consider what optional courses you took in Grade 10 Consider what optional courses you took in Grade 10. What courses are you interested in and passionate about? Myblueprint.ca/peel Go to Heart Lake’s Website and read student friendly course descriptions Talk to your counsellor, teachers and family

Co-operative Education (Co-op) Earn high school credits and gain work experience Available for half day (2 credit) or full day (4 credit) Dual Credits are available- earn both high school and college credits!

Apprenticeship Benefits On- the-job training in a skilled trade Start in High School with OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) Earn hours towards apprenticeship

Popular Apprenticeship Choices at Heart Lake Automotive Plumbing Electrical Construction ECE Hairstyling

College? University?

College/University Admissions Competition for admission to universities is high There are many highly competitive college programs as well Next year you will need to work very hard to get the highest marks possible

College Admissions OSSD ENG 4C0 or ENG 4U0 Specific required courses depending on the program chosen

Click here to search college programs! www.ontariocolleges.ca Click here to search college programs!

University Admissions 6 Grade 12 “U” or “M” courses. One of these 6 will always be ENG4U Most university programs have specific course requirements - check with your individual schools These courses are included in your “best 6 average”

Click here to search university programs www.electronicinfo.ca Click here to search university programs

Making informed choices at course selection time Work backwards from where you want to end up (use college and university sites to check admission requirements) Book an appointment with your counsellor to discuss options (sooner than later)

Making informed choices at course selection time Read student friendly course descriptions on HLSS website Use www.myblueprint.ca to explore all pathways

Do I have all my compulsory courses? Check your Graduation Indicator (myBlueprint) to see if you are missing any compulsory courses Make sure you select any missing compulsory courses for next year

Or access directly from your BYOD Page without having to login!!! First Go to www.myblueprint.ca/peel Or access directly from your BYOD Page without having to login!!! Have an account? Login: student#@pdsb.org

Grade 12 Compulsory Courses You MUST sign up for the following compulsory course: English Any missing compulsory subjects Any required courses for post secondary program of choice

Course Selection Time Opens December, 5, 2016 Start researching now, plan ahead and make informed choices!!!