1. GRADE 9 OPTION SELECTION PRESENTATION
Donald A. Wilson Secondary School

2. THINGS TO CONSIDER What are my strengths? What are my weaknesses?
What do I like doing?
Where do I see myself in 4 years?
What do I need to take in order to end up there?

3. WHICH PATHWAY DO I CHOOSE?
ACADEMIC (D)
APPLIED (P)
LOCALLY DEVELOPED (L)
Students Might:
Like to work independently
Enjoy understanding the “whys”
Learn from a variety of sources
Think creatively
Like to solve problems
Develop ideas from research
Enjoy discussion
See connections to real life
Develop new ideas from reading
Share ideas and apply them to their own lives
A focus on the most essential concepts of a discipline. These courses are offered in Mathematics, Science, English, and History in Grade 10.
These courses will provide support for students making the transition to high school by enhancing their skills to allow them to be successful at secondary school.
OPEN (O)
Students learn concepts and skills designed to prepare them for further study in the subject area.
Expectations are designed and appropriate for all students

4. Make sure you choose the right level for YOU!
GRADE 10
5-6 classes are compulsory
English
Math
Science
Civics and Careers
Canadian History
French Immersion
Make sure you choose the right level for YOU!

5. CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
COMPULSORY OPTIONS
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
Principles of Mathematics
mpm2d1
Science (Academic)
Snc2d1/SNC2DF
Foundations of Mathematics
mfm2p1
Science (Applied)
snc2p1
Mathematics
mat2l1
Science (Locally developed)
snc2l1
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
ENGLISH
Canadian History (Academic)
CHC2DI/CHC2D7chc2Df
English (Academic)
ENG2d1
Canadian History (Applied)
CHC2P1/CHC2PF
Integrated English (Academic)
ENG2D7
Canadian History (Locally Developed
CHC2L1
English (Applied)
eng2p1
Civics
CHV2O1/chv2of
English (Locally developed)
eng2l1
GUIDANCE
Careers
GLC2O1/glc2of

6. CHECK OUT THE DONALD A WILSON SCHOOL CALENDAR IN CAREER CRUISING

7. GRADE 10 2 classes are ELECTIVES
You must also choose 1 ALTERNATE if your first choice of electives is not available
There are MANY choices for Grade 10 electives…

8. You can take multiple ARTS and BUSINESS options
ELECTIVES
ARTS
Drama
ADA2O1
Theatre  – French Immersion
ada2of
Music - Instrumental
amu2o1
Music – Guitar
amg2o1
Music – Jazz
amh201
Music - Vocal
amv2o1
Visual Arts
avi2o1
BUSINESS
Introduction to Business
bb12o1
ENGLISH
English - Literacy Skills
els2o1
LANGUAGES
Core French
FSF2D1
Spanish
lwsbd1
You can take multiple ARTS and BUSINESS options

9. SOCIAL SCIENCE & HUMANITIES CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
ELECTIVES CONTINUED
SOCIAL SCIENCE & HUMANITIES
Food and Nutrition
hfn2o1
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Healthy Active Living Education - Fitness
paf204 (female)
paf2o3 (male)
Healthy Active Living Education - Activity
ppl2o4 (female)
ppl2o3 (male)
Vie active et Santé Co-ed - French Immersion
ppl2of
TECHNOLOGY
Construction Technology
tcj2o1
Technological Design
tdj2o1
Communications Technology
tgj2o1
Computer Studies
ics2o1
Transportation Technology
ttj2o1
Women in Trades
ttj3o4
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
Regional Geography
cgd3m1
Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters
CGF3M1
Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective
CGG3O1
IN GRADE 10 YOU CAN TAKE TWO GYM CREDITS (NOT IN THE SAME SEMESTER)

10. We create a timetable based on what YOU choose…so choose carefully.
YOU AND THE TIMETABLE
We create a timetable based on what YOU choose…so choose carefully.

11. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
30 credits to graduate
18 COMPULSORY
12 ELECTIVES
Successful completion of OSSLT
40 hours of Community Service

12. CERTIFICATE OF IMMERSION STUDIES
This program allows students to receive a bilingual education by further exploring and expanding the skills already acquired at the elementary level. In addition to stressing the importance of personal growth, it is the aim of this program to equip students with the practical knowledge of French so that they may take advantage of the numerous positions offered to candidates who are proficient in this language.
Students must choose 2 or more courses that are not mandatory in Grades 10 to 12 in order to meet the requirements for the Certificate of Immersion Studies (10 Immersion credits including Grade 12 Francais)
In addition, students MUST be sure to complete all diploma requirements.

13. SUMMER SCHOOL
Unsuccessful semester 1? You could be eligible for summer school (MUST have between 35% and 49% and less than 15 absences)
Guidance will keep track of your unsuccessful courses and call you down in MAY for summer school registration information if you are eligible
If you are looking to take an Accelerated course in summer school (e.g. Grade 11 Math) you must still choose it in your option selections for next year
If you are attempting to upgrade a mark you must register for the Accelerated course in summer school.
Guidance will substitute an alternate course choice once registration is confirmed

14. STEP #1: LOG IN TO CAREER CRUISING

15. IPP AND COURSE PLANNER INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSIST WITH POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS

16. DEMONSTRATION OF COURSE PLANNER
YOUR LOGIN INFORMATION
COURSE PLANNER
DEMO VIDEO

17. AN INCOMPLETE COURSE PLANNER
This is an incomplete example of a COURSE PLANNER.
Every box MUST have a selection.
Alternates: Choose ONE elective

18. A COMPLETE COURSE PLANNER
This is a COMPLETE example of a COURSE PLANNER.
Every box has a selection.
Electives: Every box has a selection.
Alternate: The box has an alternate selection.

19. COURSE REQUEST SIGN OFF SHEET
After hitting SUBMIT, PRINT this form and have it SIGNED by your parent and RETURN it to your HOMEROOM TEACHER by
FEBRUARY 20TH, 2018.

20. THE PROCESS
All of your course selections are done through CAREER CRUISING COURSE PLANNER
To choose your classes you have to:
SELECT your classes on Course Planner
SUBMIT your choices
PRINT out a copy of your classes
Have your parent SIGN the sheet
RETURN the signed copy to your homeroom teacher

21. COURSE SELECTION DATES
February 15– you will be allowed to SUBMIT after reviewing your Semester 1 final report card
Once you hit SUBMIT you will NOT be allowed to change your selections
Your SIGNED FORMS are due to your homeroom teacher by February 20
If you don’t submit …we will choose your classes for you!

22. THANK YOU!
Good luck!
If you have questions book a guidance appointment with Ms. Matthews, your Guidance Counsellor