Course Selection February 2015

Planning for Course Selection Things to consider: Secondary school diploma requirements Career exploration Post-secondary entrance requirements (if applicable) Other general preparation Enjoyment and personal growth

Secondary School Diploma Requirements Compulsory Credits (18) English – 4 credits (one at each grade level) Mathematics – 3 credits (one at Gr. 11/12) Science – 2 credits French – 1 credit Canadian Geography – 1 credit Canadian History – 1 credit Career Studies – 0.5 credit Civics – 0.5 credit Health & Physical Education – 1 credit Arts – 1 credit Group 1, 2, 3 – 3 credits (one from each group) Elective Credits (12) Literacy Test or Course and 40 Hours of Community Involvement

Post-Secondary Requirements (if applicable) Ontario Universities electronicinfo.ca Ontario Community Colleges ontariocolleges.ca Individual College and University websites

Course Selection Resources

Course Selection Process

Course selection is carried out during February: Brainstorming/ pre-planning during MSIP On-line course selection done by student and counsellor during MSIP Taking into consideration diploma requirements and student’s long-term plans On-line revisions by student and parent/guardian Signed course selection form returned to MSIP teacher