 O.S.S. Diploma Requirements  30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12 Optional)  40 Hours of Community Involvement  Successful completion of the Literacy Test

 U University Preparation Courses (former academic stream) - Designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs (ENG3U0 and ENG4U0)  CCollege Preparation Courses (former applied stream) - Designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for college programs (ENG3C0 and ENG4C0)

 M University/College Preparation Courses - Designed to prepare students to meet the entrance requirements for both university and college programs (AWQ3 M 0 and TGJ3 M 0)  O Open Level Courses - Appropriate for all students - Usually elective courses (PAL 3O M or CGG3O0)  E Workplace Preparation Courses - Appropriate for students entering the workplace only (MEL3E0 and MEL4E0)

 Students must have six grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses to qualify for university admission Examples: ENG4 U 0 or BOH4 M 0  Students should investigate grade 12 courses’ prerequisites before selecting grade 11 courses Do the research now:   Attend university presentations in lecture hall  Gather university guide books (in guidance) and check websites  Visit the universities

 Students need a majority of grade 11 and 12 courses offered at the open (O), college (C), university/college level (M), or university (U)  Marks of 65% or higher are typically requested for admission. May also require additional admission information, such as a portfolio, interview or an audition  Workplace level programs are not recognized by the colleges as prerequisite courses (i.e. MEL3E0 or MEL4E0)  Do the research now Visit the colleges, gather guide books (in guidance). Visit the presentations at Lorne Park during lunch

 College - OCAS website - OCAS Ontario Colleges booklet - individual college sites  University - OUAC website - eInfo website - individual university sites

Math Pathways

Prerequisite (Grade 10 Course (Grade 11) Course (Grade 12) MPM2D0MCR3U0 Or MCF3M0 MCV4U0 MHF4U0 MDM4U0 MFM2P0MCF3M0 MBF3C0 MEL3E0 MDM4U0 MAP4C0 MEL4E0

Pre-requisite Grade 10 Pre-requisite Grade 11 Courses Grade 12 Recommended Course SNC2D0SBI3U0/E SCH 3U0/E SPH3U0/E SVN3M0 SBI4U0/E SCH 4U0 SPH4U0 N/A * SCH3U0 - if planning to take SBI4U0 SNC2P0SBI3C0 SVN3M0 N/A

 Enhanced Program * Grade 11 Requirements – Must select at least one course offered at the enhanced level, example ENG3UE ( New: Enhanced = a certificate)  Extended French Program * Grade 11 Requirements – Must take FEF3UX and one of CHW3MX or HSP3MX (need 7 = certificate) * Must already be in program to select course(s)

 To select Co-op, choose course code COP4XC and submit a separate application (available in guidance or online) to the co-op teacher.  Co-op is offered as a 4 credit package only  Authentic experience for all students (College, University, Apprenticeship - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program or OYAP). Credits can be used for college admission.

 Students requiring a level change (i.e. ENG2D0 to ENG3C0) are advised to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to review requirements for potential post secondary pathways.

 Students print the Student Course Verification Letter  Parents will review courses with you and sign the letter  Return the signed Course Verification Letter to guidance by January 11, 2013

Students are asked to:  Research all of their options carefully  Talk to teachers who teach the course  Attend our Course Selection Fair Thursday, Dec. 6 (periods 3 and 4) in the small gym  Talk to students who have taken the course  Get information regarding workload and the type of projects they will do (any presentations?)  Select courses in which they will likely experience success  Have a back-up plan in case things do not work out as expected  Pay attention to post-secondary program requirements

 Changed your mind? Changes may be made anytime before June 1 st (This means for any reason!)  Changes will be permitted based on course availability (master timetable is set)  "Change of mind" changes will not be done in September

Drop in at lunch without an appointment to talk to a counsellor or make an appointment