2. L.B. Pearson High School PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR AND LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

3. Educational and Career Development  Who am I? (self awareness)  Where am I going? (career awareness)  How do I get there? (decision making and career planning)

4. There is no best program pathway – college, university, apprenticeship, work – BUT There is one that is best for YOU! THINK ABOUT THIS...

5. www.apprenticesearch.com

6. CRITERIA FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION  OSSD which includes the required subjects such as math, English, sciences – C, U or U/C  Portfolio, resume  Questionnaire, interview  Aptitude testing or pre-tests  Volunteer or work experience  Many colleges do not look at Grade 12 sem 2 midterm marks BUT grade 11 marks instead

7. APPLIED DEGREES AT COLLEGE  Applied skills training at degree level  Combines practical, technical strengths of college education with theoretical foundation of bachelor’s degree  4 years  Same admission requirements as university programs  may not be able to continue studies at the master’s level

8. www.ontariocolleges.ca

9. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION to UNIVERSITY  6 grade 12 university or U/C courses  Some universities may limit the # of U/C courses they accept  Many programs have prerequisite and recommended courses  Supplementary application form or related experience may be required  Upgraded courses may not be used for some scholarship averages

10. Joint degrees – College/University  Combining the benefits of both college and university, joint programs involve taking courses at both the college and university  Students may earn one or two credentials (one from university, one from college.)  6 U and U/C courses required Examples:  BSc in Nursing  Broadcasting  Creative Advertising  Design  Medical Radiation Sciences  Mechanical Engineering Automotive Option

11. www.electronicinfo.ca

12. POST SECONDARY TIMELINES SEPTEMBER – assembly to explain timelines, planning process,–distribute information Students complete freedom of information forms OCTOBER – assemblies specific to college or university application –newsletters distributed NOVEMBER – instructions for online application processes College & university liaison visits each month MID JANUARY – University application deadline FEBRUARY 1 – College application deadline

13. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA OSSD

14. Summary of Diploma Requirements  30 credits  Completion of 40 hours of community involvement activities  Successful completion of the Literacy Test or OSSLC  Complete in four years – (some may take 4 ½ or 5 years)

15. Course Requirements 18 Compulsory Credits  4 English must be ENG code  3 mathematics –at least one in grade 11 or 12  2 science  1 French  1 Arts (visual art, music, drama, dance)  1 Grade 9 Canadian Geography  1 Grade 10 Canadian History  1 Health and Physical Education .5 Career Studies .5 Civics

16. + Three groups  Group 1 - 1 of English, French as a second language or a third Language or Social Science and the Humanities or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance & Career Education or Cooperative Education  Group 2 - 1 Phys. Ed, Music, Art, Drama, Dance or Business/Entrepreneurial Studies, or cooperative education or French as a Second language  Group 3 - 1 of Grade 11, 12 Science or Grade 9-12 Technology or cooperative education, computer science or French as a Second language

17. Grade 9 English Math Science Geog. French Phys. Ed Optional Grade 10 English Math Science History Civics.5 Career.5 Optional Grade 11 English Math Optional Optional Refer to groups 1,2,3 Grade 12 English Optional Four Year Sample Student Timetable

18. Take advantage of courses in High School  English, Math, Science  Biology, Chemistry, Physics  Geography, History, Sociology, French  Foods, Fashion, Parenting, Travel & Tourism  Transportation, Wood Construction, Communication Technology  Computer Science, Computer Engineering  Visual Art, Music, Drama  Media, Creative Writing  Physical Education  Business, Accounting, Marketing

19. Pathways in High School Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Graduation Academic University Applied College Apprenticeship workplace Workplace Work Some apprenticeship programs In order to switch from applied to academic or applied to university courses in math, students must complete additional course work. University/ College University/ college

20. POSSIBLE PATHWAYS FOR MATHEMATICS MPM1D1 Academic MFM1P1 Applied MPM2D1 Academic MFM2P1 Applied MCR3U1 Functions MCF3M1 Functions & applications MBF3C1 Foundations for college math MEL3E1 Workplace MCV4U1* Calculus & Vectors MHF4U1* Advanced Functions MDM4U1 Data Manage- ment MCT4C1 College Technology MAP4C1* Foundations for college math MEL4E1 Workplace

21. Prerequisite Courses  All grade 12 university, university/college and college courses have prerequisites which are ministry mandated  Students taking grade 12 university Canadian & World Studies or Social Science and Humanities courses should have been successful in ENG3U1 in order to be better prepared for the writing and research requirements  Use the program book to find the prerequisites

22. Courses offered in alternate years  SCH4C1 – College chemistry offered next year – offered again in 2013-14  SPH4C1 – College physics not offered next year – but again in 2012-13  Plan carefully since some colleges require both sciences for some programs

23. WORKLOAD IN GRADE’S 11 & 12  Building on skills and knowledge  Faster paced  Easier to get behind  Need for good organization and time management skills  All learning skills are essential  Agenda book is a useful tool  Ask for help

24. School to Career Programs Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM)  Arts & Culture  Business  Landscaping  Construction  Manufacturing  Environment  Transportation  Energy  Health & Wellness  Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program)  Precision Machining  Millwright, Welding  Child and Youth Worker  Early Childhood Educator  Chef Training/Baker  Transportation  Auto body & Automotive Painter  Cabinet Making/Carpentry  Electrical  Hairstylist  HVAC – OYAP & SHSM Specialty Programs  Bronte Creek  Trailhead  eLearning  Canadian Forces Coop  Halton Home Builders  Construction Trans’n  Link  IB Program

25. www.schooltocareer.ca

26. ONLINE COURSES – offered by HDSB Grade 10 Civics & Careers AMM3OO – music BDV4CO – e-business CGR4MO – Resource Management CPW4UO – Canadian Politics HZT4UO – Philosophy SES4UO – Earth & Space Science MCT4CO – Math for College Technology SPH4CO – College Physics SVN3MO – Environmental Science GWL3O0 – Designing Your Future SCH4CO – College Chemistry BTA3OO – Info & Communication Tech: Digital Envir

27. ONLINE COURSES – end with “O”  There are a number of online courses offered by the Halton Board  Take the quiz in the LBP program guide on page 38 & talk with Ms. MacLennan or Mrs. Mitchell before selecting  Choose them online when using other courses

28. Online Courses  These courses require excellent time management & organization skills and work habits. You are required to keep up with the daily and weekly assignments or you will not be successful  Don’t think that these courses are easier – they are a different way of completing the same demanding expectations as if the course was taught in a classroom.

29. User id - halton Password - 13250 www.careercruising.com

30. www.myblueprint.ca PERSONAL ANNUAL EDUCATION PLAN – LINKS COURSE SELECTION TO ALL PATHWAYS Activation Key: patriots1 www.myblueprint.ca

31. www.osca.ca

32. OPTION SELECTION PROCESS  Information about the online process given to students February 8  Program books handed out January 12  Students in grade 9, 10 & 11 should choose 8 courses  Students in grade 12 must have 6 courses and enough to graduate  Deadline to complete the process is Feb. 24  Verification forms handed out March 2

33. LOG IN TO WEB SITE http://info.hdsb.ca/OptionSheets/ USE opt AS YOUR PASSWORD Use the student number found on your report card or credit counselling summary NOT on your student card

34. Change password TO SOMETHING YOU WILL REMEMBER

35. Log in with new password

36. Choose Courses