1. Grade 11 to Grade 12: Career Planning and Course Selection

2. Overview Introduction Important Info About Choosing Grade 12 courses
College and University Admission Requirements
Spares and Full Disclosure
Co-op/SHSM/Dual Credit
Next Steps/Final Reminders

3. Choices are Important! The only course you MUST choose is English.
Grade 12 courses are often prerequisites for post- secondary programs( e.g. MHF4U needed to study business, engineering and science in university)
When selecting courses remember to see what the prerequisites are for the program(s) you are applying for and choose wisely!

4. College vs. University College University Length of Program & Cost
1-4 Years $$
4 Years (Co-op programs are 5 years)
$$$
Admission Requirements from Grade 12
OSSD with C/M/U or O courses
OSSD with 6 U or M courses (in grade 12)
Focus of Programs and class size
Practical, aimed at acquiring specific skills related to occupational fields. Small class sizes
Theoretical and Analytical. Sometimes large class sizes
Granted Upon Graduation
Diploma or Certificate or Degree
Degree (B.A., B. Sc., B. Com)

5. College Admission Requirements
OSSD (High School Diploma), 40 Volunteer Hours, and Pass the Literacy Test
Grade 12 College English (or University English)
Some programs require specific courses in high school (e.g. math is needed for engineering technology) or experience might be needed for social service programs
Use or to see what is needed and learn about different programs

6. University Admission Requirements
OSSD (High School Diploma), 40 Volunteer Hours, and Pass the Literacy Test
A minimum of 6 Grade 12 U or M credits, including Grade 12 U English (ENG4U)--the others depend on the program you want
Use or to see what is needed and learn about different programs

7. What university programs require MHF4U1 math in grade 12?
Science Programs (e.g. Life and biochemical sciences, physical sciences, environmental sciences)
Business Programs (e.g. Management, accounting)
Engineering Programs
Computer Science/IT Programs
Math Programs
Some Physical Education/Kinesiology programs

8. Looking Ahead to Gr. 12
MCR3U1 MHF4U1 MCV4U1 MCF3M1 MDM4U1 MBF3C1 MAP4C1

9. Educational Planning
Think about which post secondary route you want to take (Workplace, Apprenticeship, College, University)
Check websites for requirements (
List Grade 12 courses required for your post- secondary program
Talk to your Guidance Counsellor
Talk to your family
Start researching now!

10. Spares & Full Disclosure
You must have completed 23 credits in order to have a spare. One can only have one spare per semester.
Full disclosure is the last date in which you can drop a course without it showing on your transcript. You cannot drop a class if you already have a spare that semester. This is listed in the calendar in your agenda.
It is recommended to start off each semester with a full 4 course timetable!

11. Co-Op/SHSM/Dual Credit
Co-op is an opportunity to earn 2 or 4 credits by working in a real life setting gaining valuable on the job work experience. Keep in mind that these credits will not count as any of the 6 needed for university as they are “open” not “university “ credits.
SHSM-if you are currently enrolled in a SHSM program here and want to continue in grade 12 you must meet all the required courses and criteria before you graduate in order to get the SHSM diploma.
Dual Credit is a program where you take a college course at a college in the GTA and you gain one high school credit and earn a college credit as well.

12. Fact vs. Fiction
Colleges/Universities do not look at grade 11 marks--FICTION--Colleges and Universities do see grade 11 marks. (e.g. Waterloo--Financial Accounting and Architecture)
Colleges/Universities look at how many times you take a certain course (e.g. English12U)--FACT--depending on the program and university they will either count the first mark, the highest mark or average out the marks.
You must take only U courses if you plan on going to university-- FICTION--Universities require you take Grade 12U English + 5 M or U credits in grade 12 in order to be considered for admission. What those 5 are depends on the program.
You can take any course you want at night school to make your schedule “easier”--FICTION--you can only take courses at night school that are not available during day school

13. Summer School Full credit & remedial courses are available
Summer school info available in the Spring
Must still select a minimum of 6 courses on myBlueprint
Word to the wise:
How does your post secondary institution treat non- day school courses or repeat courses?
If you choose it, you must commit to it
There are no short cuts. There is no replacement for being adequately prepared
If you must, choose an elective course

14. Food for Thought
If you desire ease, forsake learning. If you desire learning, forsake ease.”   (Nagarjunta)

15. Making Informed Choices
Select courses at the right level for you
Choose 2 Alternative courses in case 1 of the 8 you select cannot be timetabled
Do your research ahead of time (talk to teachers, attend course fair)
Choose wisely. Do not pick courses randomly!
...because

16. Making Informed Choices- continued
...you may be stuck with them next year!
Why?
Course changes are not granted automatically
Specific revisions to timetables are not always possible
Changing your mind on taking certain courses later may result in disappointment because classes will already will be full.

17. Next Steps... Course Fair (Wednesday Feb. 15)
Learn more about courses and pathways in Choices online
By Thurs. Feb 23 you must submit these documents to your Homeroom teacher in period 1:
SATEC Course Selection Worksheet
Course Selection sheet signed by a parent/guardian (this is generated by myBlueprint.com when you choose your courses online)

18. How to use myBlueprint https://www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb Video tutorial
Activation key to set up new account: satecwap

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