GRADE 12 COURSE SELECTION Simplifying/Complicating the Process…

Topics Requirements for a high school diploma Requirements for a high school diploma Requirements for post-secondary options (apprenticeship, college, university) Requirements for post-secondary options (apprenticeship, college, university) Choosing the appropriate courses Choosing the appropriate courses What to do about math and science What to do about math and science Grade 12 course offerings Grade 12 course offerings

Factors to be Considered When Choosing Courses for Gr. 12 Requirements for earning the OSSD Requirements for earning the OSSD Requirements for post-secondary programs Requirements for post-secondary programs Choosing the appropriate courses Choosing the appropriate courses Math/Science issues Math/Science issues

Requirements for the OSSD Compulsory credits (total of 18) 4 credits in English ( 1 credit per grade) 4 credits in English ( 1 credit per grade) 1 credit in French as a second language 1 credit in French as a second language 3 credits in mathematics ( at least 1 credit in grade 11 or 12) 3 credits in mathematics ( at least 1 credit in grade 11 or 12) 2 credits in science 2 credits in science 1 credit in Canadian history 1 credit in Canadian history 1 credit in Canadian geography 1 credit in Canadian geography 1 credit in the arts (music, art, dance or drama) 1 credit in the arts (music, art, dance or drama) 1 credit in health and physical education 1 credit in health and physical education ½ credit in civics and ½ credit in career studies ½ credit in civics and ½ credit in career studies

Diploma Requirements (Cont..) 1 credit in English, or a third language, or French, or a Native Language, or a senior Social science/humanities, or Canadian and World studies, or Guidance & Career Education (NOT GLC 2O), or CO-OP 1 credit in English, or a third language, or French, or a Native Language, or a senior Social science/humanities, or Canadian and World studies, or Guidance & Career Education (NOT GLC 2O), or CO-OP 1 additional credit in Health and Physical education, or Business studies, or an additional credit in the Arts (music, visual arts, dance or drama), or French or CO-OP 1 additional credit in Health and Physical education, or Business studies, or an additional credit in the Arts (music, visual arts, dance or drama), or French or CO-OP 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Technological education (grades 9-12), or French, or Computer Studies or CO-OP 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Technological education (grades 9-12), or French, or Computer Studies or CO-OP Religion credits: 4 Optional/elective credits (total of 8): Courses of the student’s choice, selected from the full list of courses available in the school Courses of the student’s choice, selected from the full list of courses available in the school

Requirements for Post-Secondary Options a. College  OSSD with grade 12 English b. Apprenticeships  Many now require OSSD c. University  Minimum 6 4U/4M courses

Choosing the Appropriate Course Type Things to consider… a. Degree program?  University program or College degree b. Keeping options open  Be realistic c. University admission  Consider minimum averages required d. ‘M’ courses  University/college preparation

Choosing the Appropriate Courses Things to Consider… a. OSSD Requirements b. Strengths/Weaknesses of the student c. Post-secondary destinations/requirements   d. Keeping options open

Math/Science Issues Choosing math and science courses in grade 12 is the most effective way of keeping the maximum number of options available after high school. However,… Choosing math and science courses in grade 12 is the most effective way of keeping the maximum number of options available after high school. However,… A student must also consider his/her strengths and weaknesses when choosing math/science courses at this level A student must also consider his/her strengths and weaknesses when choosing math/science courses at this level May have the reverse effect! May have the reverse effect!

MATH PATHWAYS MCR 3U Gr. 11 Univ. Prep. MDM 4U Data Management MHF 4U Advanced Functions MCV 4U Calculus & Vectors

MATH PATHWAYS cont’d MCF 3M Gr.11 Univ./Coll. Prep MCT 4C Gr. 12 College Tech. MHF 4U Advanced Functions MDM 4U Data Management

MATH PATHWAYS cont’d MBF 3C Gr. 11 College Prep. MAP 4C Gr. 12 College Prep.

SCIENCE PATHWAYS SBI 3U Gr. 11 Univ. Biology SBI 4U Gr. 12 Univ. Biology SCH 3U Gr. 11 Univ. Chemistry SCH 4U Gr. 12 Univ. Chemistry SPH 3U Gr. 11 Univ. Physics SPH 4U Gr. 12 Univ. Physics

SCIENCE PATHWAYS cont’d SVN 3M Gr. 11 U/C Science SVN 4M Gr. 12 U/C Science

SCIENCE PATHWAYS cont’d SNC 2P/2D Gr. 10 Science- Applied or Academic SBI 3C Gr. 11 College Biology SCH 4C Gr. 12 College Chemistry SPH 4C Gr. 12 College Physics

Grade 12 Course Offerings English ENG 4C ENG 4U EWC 4U (Writer’s Craft) ETS 4U (Literature) Canadian & World Studies CGW 4U (World Issues) CHI 4U (Can. History) CHY 4U (World History) CLN 4U (Law) CPW 4U (Politics) CIA 4U (Economics) Family Studies HFA 4M (Food/Nutrition) HHS 4M ( Indiv. & Families ) HSB 4M ( Challenge & Change in Society ) Business BDV 4C (Entrepreneurial Studies) BAT 4M (Accounting) BBB 4M (Int’l Business) BOH 4M (Business Leadership)

Grade 12 Course Offerings cont’d Physical Education PLF 4C (Leadership) PAF 4OF/4OM (Fitness) PPL 4OF/4OM (Healthy Active Living) PSE 4U (Exercise Science) Technological Studies TCJ 4C (Woodworking) TTJ 4C (Auto Mechanics) TMJ 4C (Machine Shop) TDJ 4M (Drafting) TGV 4M1 (Film Production) TGJ 4O (Digital Imagery & Web Design) TGG 4M/TGP 4M (Yearbook)

Grade 12 Course Offerings cont’d Arts AWQ 4M (Photography) AVI 4M (Visual Art) AWE 4M (Graphic Design) ADA 4M (Drama) AMU 4M (Music) AMV 4M (Music-Vocal) AMS 4M (Music-Strings) ATC 4M (Dance) Moderns FSF 4U (French) Religion HRE 4O (Open) HRE 4M (Univ./College) HZT 4U (Philosophy)

CO-OP  Half-day co-op  Full day co-op Specialized Co-op Programs Computer Numerical Seneca (half day) Computer Numerical Seneca (half day) OYAP (apprenticeship) OYAP (apprenticeship)

A Final Thought… “Good plans shape good decisions. That’s why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true.” ~Lester R. Bittel, The Nine Master Keys of Management