1. PLANNING YOUR GRADE TEN YEAR
Archbishop Denis O’Connor C.H.S.
January 2018

2. Before We Begin…
Summer School information and registration will be available in April or May.
Remedial Courses: courses for students unsuccessful in a semester course with a mark of greater than 35%. Remedial courses are 2 weeks long.
Acceleration Courses: courses for students who have not previously taken a particular course or who did not earn a 35% in the course during the school year, or wishes to upgrade their mark (above 50%) Acceleration courses are 4 weeks long.
Dates: Summer school is offered in the month of July. It typically begins after the Canada Day weekend.
Some acceleration courses fill quickly – be prepared to register when information becomes available.
If you were unsuccessful in a course in semester one and plan to go to summer school, you may need to see a Guidance Counsellor to add the grade 10 course for your timetable next year! Do so as soon as possible!

3. Our 2018– 2019 On-Line Course Calendar!
A course calendar provides you with information about the school, graduation requirements, general information, courses available to students.
Important planning charts (Department Flow Charts) are included as well as web sites to assist with your academic planning.
To access, go to doc.dcdsb.ca; select the STUDENTS link and click GUIDANCE
Click on the Course Levels and Calendar tab on the left; select DO’C COURSE CALENDAR

4. How Do I Graduate?
Students wishing to graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma are required to:
Earn 30 Credits
Pass the OSSLT (Spring, 2019)
one morning, two booklets of one hour each
students will be prepared for the test. Preparation includes a mock test in your grade 10 English class.
Complete 40 Hours of Community Service

5. The Six Compulsory Courses
Religion
There are two Religion courses to choose from: Christ and Culture Christ and Culture: Religion through the Arts
English
Math
History
Career Studies and Civics (0.5 credit, each course 9 weeks long)
Science
*** Courses in Grade 10 are offered at the Academic, Applied, Open and Foundations Level. In Grade 11 these levels will change to University, College, Open, Workplace

6. Alternate Courses Optional Courses
Students select two optional courses
You must select an Arts credit (Drama, Visual Arts, Music or Dance) in grade 10 if you did not earn an Arts credit in grade 9
Physical Education (Male and Female)
Students can select the regular gym class, the Fitness class or the Hockey Course. In the fitness class students run most days of week with two of the days being devoted to long runs. Students participate in weight training and other cardiovascular activities.
Alternate Courses
Alternate courses are used if one of your optional courses is not available or if a course is cancelled.

7. NEW COURSE FOR 2018-19: Introduction to Aesthetics
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Hairstyling, make-up and nail techniques
New classroom to be ready this coming semester
This course will satisfy Group 3 credit required for graduation

8. What Level for Grade 10???
Academic level (D) recommended for students working at level 3 (75%) or higher in grade 9. Consider the learning style that brings you success!
Students may move from grade 9 applied to grade 10 academic in the areas of English and Science but you should achieve level 4 in the grade 9 applied course
To move from applied Math in grade 9 to academic math in grade 10, you must complete a nine-day transfer course in summer school
Your level for grade 10 History must match your level for grade 10 English
Speak to your grade 9 teacher about the appropriate level for grade 10
Review your level choices after receiving your mid-term report card

9. Post-Secondary Planning
It is never too early to research post-secondary options.
Don’t forget the four pathways
Work
College
Apprenticeship
University
Refer to the Guidance link on the DO’C web site to access important post-secondary web sites that will help you research post-secondary schools and programs.
Use and the Ontario University Program Requirements chart to help you determine if specific high school courses are pre-requisites for post-secondary programs.
Each college and university has a web site with valuable information. Go on a campus tour!

10. Web Sites to Assist You College/University/Career
Ontario College Application Service
Ontario University Application Centre
Electronic Info (Univ. Admission Info)
ONTransfer
Self-assessment
Ontario Student Counsellors Assoc.
Career Cruising
Holland Code Quiz
(Select Student Resources, Self-Assessment)
Apprenticeships
Earn While You Learn (OCT)
Tradeability
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Government of Ontario
Apprentice Search

11. The On-Line Course Selection Process
To access Career Cruising, go to the DO’C web site (doc.dcdsb.ca); select STUDENTS and then select the GUIDANCE link.
Select Course Levels and Calendars
There will be two links to Career Cruising
Career Cruising Log in
Career Cruising for Parents (available to all) Username and Password posted with the link.
Select Log In and log in with your individual username and password. Refer to the Course Selection brochure for assistance
Username: DCD-(Student Number)
Your student number is on your ID card
Password: Date of Birth (mmddyyyy) or the password you selected when you first logged in. If you have not changed your password, you will be asked to do so.

12. Handing In Your Course Selection Documents
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Students will be called to the library in
alphabetical order
Hand in:
Course Request Sign Off Sheet (with parent signature)
Student Activity Fee ($75).
Two ways to Pay:
Online banking: pay online, print receipt bring it in on February 22
Cheques can be post-dated to May 1, 2018.
Course selection sheet will then be handed to a Guidance Counsellor to review.

13. Things to Remember
Choose courses wisely as discretionary changes are not made.
When selecting courses consider graduation requirements, post secondary plans, interests and abilities
Read course descriptions carefully. Speak to teachers to learn more about a course.
Option Sheet will not be collected without the Student Activity Fee

14. REMIND TEXT: @docclass21 to:289-204-2198
Stay connected with Guidance by signing up for REMIND, a free, safe and simple messaging tool
3 ways to use REMIND; , text or APP
to:
It will be the primary mode of communication with the Guidance Department for your years at DO’C
You will receive important date reminders, presentations, scholarships, community service opportunities, graduation, etc