1. Lorne Park Secondary School Grade 10 Option Selection 2014-2015

2. Review of OSSD Requirements
O.S.S. Diploma Requirements
30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12 Optional)
40 Hours of Community Involvement
Successful completion of the Literacy Test

4. Types of Courses
U University Preparation Courses (former academic stream)
- Designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs (ENG3U0 and ENG4U0)
C College Preparation Courses (former applied stream)
- Designed to prepare students to meet the
requirements for college programs (ENG3C0 and ENG4C0)

5. Types of Courses -continued
M University/College Preparation Courses
- Designed to prepare students to meet the
entrance requirements for both university and college programs (AWQ3M0 and TGJ3M0)
O Open Level Courses
- Appropriate for all students
- Usually elective courses (PAL3OM or CGG3O0)
E Workplace Preparation Courses
- Appropriate for students entering the
workplace only (MEL3E0 and MEL4E0)

6. University Pathway
Students must have six grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses to qualify for general university admission. Specific courses or prerequisites will vary depending on the university program
Examples: ENG4U0 or BOH4M0
Students should investigate grade 12 course prerequisites before selecting grade 11 courses
Research now: or
Attend university presentations in lecture hall
Gather university guide books (in guidance) and check websites
Visit the universities

7. College Pathway
Students need six grade 11 and 12 courses offered at the open (O), college (C), university/college level (M), or university (U) for diplomas or certificates. College degrees require six grade 12 U or M courses
Marks of 65% or higher are typically required for admission. Each program varies. May also require additional admission information, such as a portfolio, interview or an audition
Do the research now or myBlueprint.ca. Visit the colleges, gather guide books (in guidance). Visit the presentations at Lorne Park during lunch

8. College and University Info
OCAS Ontario Colleges
booklet
Individual college sites
University
Individual university sites

9. Math Pathways

10. Math Pathways Pre-requisite (Grade 10 (Grade 11) Course (Grade 12)
MPM2D0
MCR3U0 Or
MCF3M0
MCV4U0
MHF4U0
MDM4U0
MFM2P0
MBF3C0
MEL3E0
MAP4C0
MEL4E0

11. * SCH3U0 - if planning to take SBI4U0
Science Courses
Pre-requisite
Grade 10
Grade 11
Courses
Grade 12
Recommended
Course
SNC2D0
SBI3U0/E
SCH 3U0/E
SPH3U0/E
SVN3M0
SBI4U0/E
SCH 4U0
SPH4U0
N/A
* SCH3U0 - if planning to take SBI4U0
SNC2P0
SBI3C0

12. Specialized Programs Enhanced Program *
Grade 11 Requirements – Must select at least one course offered at the enhanced level, example ENG3UE (need 11 for certificate)
Extended French Program *
Grade 11 Requirements – Must take FEF3U0 and HSP3UX (need 7 for certificate)
* Must already be in program to select these course(s)

13. Sports Specialist High Skill’s Major ...pending approval
Grade 11 and 12 courses that focus on a Sports related career while earning an OSSD
Supports all pathways
University, College, Workplace, Apprenticeship
Bundled Credits
8-10 courses (sports related courses or activities)
Certificates/Training (First Aid, AED, CPR, WHIMIS…)
Attend some college classes (i.e. Sheridan)
Includes experiential learning (job shadow & co-op)

14. Cooperative Education
To select Co-op, choose course code COP4XC and submit a separate application (available in guidance or online) to the co-op teacher.
Earn up to four credits at work placement.
Authentic experience for all students (College, University, Apprenticeship - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program or OYAP). Credits can be used for college admission.

15. Changing Levels
Students requiring a level change (i.e. ENG2D0 to ENG3C0) are advised to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to review requirements for potential post secondary pathways.

16. Choosing Your Courses Research all of their options carefully
Talk to teachers who teach the course
Attend our Course Selection Fair Friday, Feb. 14th
Talk to students who have taken the course
Get information regarding workload and the type of projects they will do (any presentations?)
Select courses in which likely to experience success
Have a back-up plan
Pay attention to post-secondary program requirements

17. Accessing the Online Course Selection Program
Course Selection will be done through (new this year). Link will be on LPSS website
Access to the On-line Course Selection will be available to students February15-23.
All students must have a myBlueprint account.

20. Confirming Your Choices
Students will press SUBMIT and print their Course Selection.
Parents will review courses and sign the form.
Return the signed Course Selection form to the homeroom teacher.

21. Course Changes
Changed your mind? Changes may be made anytime before June 1st (This means for any reason!)
Changes will be permitted based on course availability (master timetable is set)
"Change of mind" changes will not be done in September

22. Valid Reasons for September Course Changes
The only timetable changes that will be done in September are for students who have problems such as:
- course conflicts with another course
- a selected course was completed at
summer school
- no prerequisite for chosen course due to
a course failure in June
- unforeseen health issue

23. Courses Taken Outside LPSS
It is recommended that you do not select a course for which you plan to take outside of LPSS.

24. Career Planning Assessments

25. Drop in at lunch without an appointment to talk to a counselor
QUESTIONS or NEED HELP?
Drop in at lunch without an appointment to talk to a counselor Or
make an appointment

26. Questions