1. Educational Planning 2018-19
Grade 12
Educational Planning

2. Graduation Requirements
30 credits (18 compulsory & 12 optional)
4 English
3 Math
2 Science
1 Geography
1 History
1 French
1 Physical Education
1 Arts (Drama, Music or Visual Art)
.5 Career Studies & .5 Civics
3 Additional Compulsory Courses
English / Language / Soc Science / World Studies / Co-op / Guid
Phys Ed / Arts / Business / Co-op / French
Senior Science / Technology / Co-op / French
+ 40 hours of Community Service
+ Grade 10 EQAO Literacy Test

4. English Compulsory Courses + 6 or 7 options University ENG 4U0
College ENG 4C0
Workplace ENG 4E0
+ 6 or 7 options

5. Math Pathways Alternate Pathway T Recommended Prerequisite Course Mark
Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
Alternate Pathway
Recommended Prerequisite Course Mark
70%
Grade 12 U Advanced Functions MHF4U
70%
70%
Grade 11 U Functions MCR3U
70%
Grade 9 Principles Academic MPM1D
70%
Grade 10 Principles Academic MPM2D
Grade 12 U Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U
70%
70%
Grade 11 M Functions and Applications MCF3M
70% T
Grade 12 C Mathematics for College Technology MCT4C
70%
Revised (draft) pathway chart demonstrates some of the key changes.
The new Grade 12U mathematics course will address concepts from Calculus and Vectors;
Grade 9 Foundations Applied MFM1P
Grade 10 Foundations Applied MFM2P
70%
Grade 11 C Foundations for College Mathematics MBF3C
Grade 12 C Foundations for College Mathematics MAP4C
Grade 9
LDCC
Grade 10
LDCC
Grade 11 E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL3E
Grade 12 E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL4E

6. Check it out!
Lots of information here

7. Check it out!
Volunteer sheets, summer/night school information.

8. BYOD
Guidance has been sending out interesting and important information via your school accounts

9. Pathways UNIVERSITY DEGREE
√ All UNIVERSITY programs require: ENG 4U other Grade 12 courses at the U/M level
√ Subject-specific courses may also be required ie. Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.
√ Check program pre-requisites at
√ University program books are available in the Guidance Resource Centre
UNIVERSITY DEGREE

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11. Admission Requirements
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Business Administration
ENG 4U at 70%
MHF4U at 70%
1 of MCV4U or MDM4U at 60%
+3 Grade 12 U/M Courses
High 80s average

12. Wilfrid Laurier University BBA

13. √ All COLLEGE programs require: ENG 4C/U + other Grade 11 or 12 courses at C/U/M
√ Subject-specific courses may also be required ie. Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.
√ Check program pre-requisites at
√ College program books are available in the Guidance Resource Centre
COLLEGE DIPLOMA

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15. Admission Requirements
Humber College
Pharmacy Technician
Practical Nursing
Paramedic
Eng 4C or 4U
Gr.12 Math
Gr.11 or Gr.12 BIO
Gr.11 or Gr.12 CHEM

16. Degrees available at Ontario Colleges

17. Bachelor of Journalism at Humber College

18. Bachelor of Community & Criminal Justice at Conestoga College

19. Admission Requirements Bachelor of Community & Criminal Justice at Conestoga College
OSSD, or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 U or M level courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, one of which must be Grade 12 compulsory English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 70%
The cumulative average required for admission in 2016 was 70%

20. Have a goal... not sure how to get there?
Explore Guide to credit transfer between College and University Learn about the possible direct AND indirect routes to your goals through Ontario’s Colleges and Universities

21. WORKPLACE Human Resources Canada hrsdc.gc.ca
YMCA Employment Services ymcagta.org/employment-and- immigrant-services
Human Resources Canada hrsdc.gc.ca
Can Learn canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtml
Rotary Youth Exchange rotary.org
Canadian Forces forces.ca
Job Search Sites monster.ca
workopolis.ca
WORKPLACE

22. √ Most APPRENTICESHIPS require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
√ Subject-specific courses may also be required ie. Electrician = Grade 12 ENG, MATH & PHYSICS Auto Service Technician = Grade 12 ENG & MATH
√ Students can begin an apprenticeship 3 different ways: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program via PCSS Co-op Placement Directly through a registered employer A Pre-Trade Program at College
APPRENTICESHIP

23. Why Skilled Trades? Gain skills for employment and for personal use
Feel the satisfaction of building, fixing, creating, doing
Learn by doing
Avoid university/college debt
Earn while you learn
Many, many job vacancies in these areas in the near future and right now!

24. The Apprenticeship Pathway: 3 – 6 years
Regular Apprenticeship
Graduate from School
Graduate from School On
theJob On
theJob On
theJob
Level 1
In school
Level 3 (may not be required) On
theJob
Level 2
In-school
Exam
Certificate of Qualification
80% is on-the-job training:
3,000 – 6,000 hrs. plus skill competencies
20% is in the class room: Level 1, 2 (3)

25. POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
Apprenticeship
Plumber
University/College
40% = $12\hr
$24 000
Year 1
-$20 000
50% = $15\hr
$30 000
Year 2
-$20 000
60% = $18\hr
$36 000
Year 3
-$20 000
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
70% = $21\hr
$42 000
Year 4
-$20 000
80% = $24\hr
$48 000
Year 5
-$20 000
$30\hr
$60 000
License
$ salary + $100,000 debt

26. But I don’t know what I want to do! HELP!
Not sure which path to take? Not sure where you want to end up?
√ Start here! myBlueprint.ca/peel
√ Who Am I?
√ See your Guidance Counsellor

27. Have you considered Co-op?
Help answer the question: “what are you going to do after high school?”
Learn about yourself
Gain skills and know-how about the workplace
Network with future employers

28. Co-op @ PCSS COP 2XC 2.5 weeks in class at start of semester
Work Placement
In-school every other Monday
Career Fair
COP 4XC
3 weeks in class at start of semester
Work Placement
In-school every Monday
Career Fair

29. Sample Co-op Placement Opportunities
Dental Assistant
Military Service
Electrician
Plumber
Veterinarian Assistant
Small Engine
Technician
Construction
Labourer
Pharmacist’s Assistant
Studio Assistant
Computer Technician
Auto Service Technician
Cook
Personal Fitness Trainer
Esthetician
Daycare Worker
Teaching Assistant
Graphic Design
Law Clerk

30. Dual Credits
with various local Ontario Colleges
Earn high school credits AND college credits at the same time
Many opportunities available in a variety of fields
See your Guidance Counsellor or a Co-op Teacher for more information

31. The Course Selection Process
Review the courses offered for
pcssonline.com
Student Services >
Common Course Calendar >
Chart Your Course

32. The Course Selection Process
Use the Grade 12 Course Selection Planning Sheet

33. Access to myBlueprint is through BYOD You MUST use CHROME!
From the Peel Home Page, click BYOD login
Sign in using your Username and Password

34. Accessing myBlueprint
Use BYOD login
Select Resources
Select myBlueprint

35. If you are new to the PDSB… myBlueprint.ca/peel
You will need your:
Date of Birth
OEN
Ontario Education Number (OEN). Find this on:
Your student card
Your report cards
Your timetable
Or see your Guidance Counsellor
Note: In order to select and submit courses, you MUST use your OEN the first time you login to myBlueprint.

36. Plan Your Courses Using myBlueprint’s High School Planner

37. Course Selection Process
Choose courses using the suggested subjects

38. Select the Grade and Subject
Sort the courses by subject

39. Modifying Choices Changing or Deleting selections,
select the three grey dots
Pop up box will appear with choices

40. Review details and issues
Review Course Selection (Step 2)
Review details and issues

41. Review Course Selection (Step 2)
Issues that are identified can still be updated BEFORE YOU SUBMIT!
Not all issues that are identified need to be altered.
e.g. ESLBO0 does not need ESLAO0 as a
prerequisite.
Principals may waive prerequisites if in the student’s best interest. You must use a Pre-requisite Waiver form, available in Guidance.
You can add comments to the plan, such as Summer School plans.
Troubleshooting Request Form available in Guidance

42. Missing Prerequisite Notification
Missing prerequisites have a red indicator and are highlighted in Pink
Please review your course prerequisites.
You must complete a Pre-requisite Waiver form for all missing pre-requisites (except ESL)
See your Guidance Counsellor to develop a plan.

43. Submit Course Selection (Step 3)

44. Print Sign-Off Sheet (Verification Form)
Sign-off Sheet must be selected (it is not automatic)
The Sign-off Sheet can be printed multiple times.

45. Please print the Course Verification Form / Sign-Off Sheet in myBlueprint
Have your Parent/ Guardian sign the form and return the form to your Homeform Teacher before Feb.8th.
Verification Form

46. Plan, plan, plan and then SUBMIT!
Students are responsible for going to myBlueprint and choosing their courses starting Jan. 11th
Verification forms are due in Sem.2 Homeform before February 8th
Courses only run with sufficient enrollment
Once a course is full, students will be placed on a waiting list based on time and date of final submission

47. Regional Programs & SHSM
You are responsible for choosing the appropriate courses for your program to ensure you fulfill the requirements This includes: SciTech, Strings, Manufacturing SHSM & Justice SHSM

48. SHSM MANUFACTURING See Mr. Tempelmann for an application Room 134
Thursday, Jan. 11:15

49. SHSM Justice, Community Services, & Emergency Safety
See Mr. Johnston for an application on Tuesday, Jan.16th in Room 11:15

50. If you are 100% certain that you are going to take a course in summer school, do not choose it as part of your plan for next year in myBlueprint You Need to Know: ENG 4U0 will fill up quickly! Plan for this.

51. 34 credit threshold
If you want to return for a 5th year, you need to plan ahead as you cannot exceed 34 credits in your 5th year of high school
Exceptions: IEP and ELL students

52. Questions? Visit the Departments for information on specific courses
ARTS teachers will be available this Friday at lunch in their classrooms and/or offices to answer Art-specific questions
Speak to your teachers
Speak to your parents/guardians
Speak to your peers
Research

53. Still Have Questions? A-G Ms Boston H-O Ms Fullerton P-Z Ms Kearns
Drop-in at Lunch next week:
January 17th, 18th & 19th
No appointments needed!

54. REMEMBER! Jan.11th myBlueprint opens Login through BYOD using CHROME!
Feb.8th Course Plan Verification sheets due to your homeform teacher