1. Course Selections
Going into Gr. 11

2. Start your pathway and career research now
Key Points To Consider
Start your pathway and career research now
Choose courses wisely for graduation and your future pathway requirements
Have a back up plan!
Complete your 40 hours community of involvement Remember: 40 by 11

3. myBlueprint.ca as you search the course of interest
The Planning Process
Complete the Self Interest Surveys on MyBlueprint to learn about yourself and your interests
Review the possible career suggestions
Use:
to research post-secondary programs and requirements
Check Pre-requisites on :
myBlueprint.ca as you search the course of interest
Use myBlueprint to check your diploma status
Choose the required Gr 11 courses for your post-secondary program(s)

4. Pathways
University?
College?
Apprenticeship?
World of Work?

5. Apprenticeship Research

6. College Research 6

7. College/Program Search
Search by:
keyword
Search by:
category
Search by:
college

8. University www.electronicinfo.ca 'Find a Program' search scholarships
Residences
Important Information – example: language requirements, professional programs,
repeated/upgraded courses
Search by geographic region (click on Choose an Ontario University)

9. University Program Search
Search by:
university
program
keyword
Double click for more information

10. Examine Job Projections
Check out career of interest
Examine outlook

11. Grade 11 Courses Must select 8 credits Must select: 1 English 1 Math
And 6 optional courses

13. Did you know? LASS will be offering Punjabi Language courses:
LIPBD0 - Grade 10 level
LIPCU0 - Grade 11 level
LIPDU0 - Grade 12 level
They are under ‘Third Languages’ in myblueprint
Note: GPP3O0 Leadership course is available for grade 10 and 11 students

14. What is Co-op? The Key to Your Future!
Earn 2, or 4 high school credits
Gain classroom theory and workplace experience
Customized experience based on YOUR pathway
Earn apprenticeship hours while still in high school. (OYAP)
DUAL credit courses where you can experience college courses and explore areas of interest
The Key to Your Future!

15. Full Time (4-credit) Part Time (2-credit) Co-Op Opportunities
Police Foundations
Restaurants/Hotels
Construction
Rogers TV
Home Renovation
Hospital(4 hospitals)
Army (Paid coop)
Auto Mechanic/Truck
Electrical/Plumbing
Brampton Court House
Part Time (2-credit)
Retail
Schools
Restaurants
Auto Detailing
Optometrist
Animal Care
Law Clerk
Art and Drama
And so much more……..

16. Dual Credit What is it? Benefits:
Allows grade 11 or 12 students to simultaneously earn both college and non-compulsory secondary credits
Students are registered in secondary school and college at the same time
Colleges offering dual credit: Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Seneca, Sheridan
Benefits:
College tuition costs are covered and textbooks are provided.
Transportation provided.

17. Dual Credit And so much more…….. Police Foundations/Criminology
Plumbing/Welding
Renovation/BluePrint Reading
Electrician
Psychology
Sociology
Acting/Drama
Media/Sound Design
Web Development
Introduction to Spa Management
Robotics
COTT- introduction to construction trades
Theory and Practice of Film and Television
Early Childhood Education
Cosmetology
Digital Art and Animation
Cooking ( Level 1 Chef)
Easier to do a dual credit if you are doing co-op. The chef dual credit –must do 4 credit co-op to take this course.
And so much more……..

18. How to Register for Dual Credit
With your guidance counsellor – cannot be done through myBlueprint
For students selecting co-op
May/June for semester 01 course offerings
November/December for semester 02 course offerings

19. Specialist High Skills Major - SHSM
Allows you to focus on a career area while you earn your high school diploma
High school courses in grade 11 and 12 tailored to the career you want to pursue
Gain industry certifications and experience in a sector of interest

20. Specialist High Skills Major - SHSM
At Louise Arbour we offer two SHSM:
1) Arts & Culture – Modern Learning focus
2) Hospitality - Baking & Restaurant Management

21. Hospitality and Tourism
Courses for SHSM
Hospitality and Tourism
Arts and Culture
4 Major Courses in:
Hospitality/Tourism and/or
Science and/or
Social Sciences and/or
Physical Education
1 Business
2 or 4 credit Co-op
1 Math
1 English
Arts and/or
Social Sciences
Free certifications and training (Food Handling, Customer Service, Smart Serve, First Aid and CPR, etc)
Free certifications and training (CPR, WHMIS, Portfolio development, Developing a Marketing Plan, etc)

22. Accessing MyBlueprint At School/Home
Log in to the school network using your student number and password
Click on the GOOGLE CHROME Icon
Click on BYOD
Click on myBlueprint logo or “view all apps” then the logo.

23. Selecting Gr. 11 Courses using MyBlueprint
Click on Official High School Plan
Click on High School Planner

24. Selecting Gr. 11 Courses using MyBlueprint
Click each box in the Gr. 11 column to select your courses
Yvonne

25. Course Descriptions Click on the course
(Example: ENG3C)
2. Read the course descriptions on myblueprint and LASS website
3 Add the course to your plan

26. Go to www.louisearbourss.ca Click on the Department
Click on the course of interest

28. Course Selections
Graduation Status: Allows you to see the credits you have earned—which compulsory credits you still need. This is a good to look at so you know where you stand with your credits.
Emphasize to students to select courses that work with their strengths and look at pre-requisites for grade 12

29. Graduation Progress
Allows you to see the credits you have earned—which compulsory credits you still need. This is a good to look at so you know where you stand with your credits.

30. Submit Selections
Fill in the comment if you are going to take a compulsory course in summer school

31. Sign and Return to Home Room Teacher
VERIFICATION FORM
Sign and Return to Home Room Teacher

32. THINGS TO REMEMBER Course Planning: Dec. 3rd – Jan. 1st
Course Submission: By Jan 1st 2019
Review presentation at: Return your signed verification sheet to your Home Room Teacher
Do your research and make your choices carefully
choices carefully
Courses you select now will
determine what will be offered
next year.