1. The road to graduation and beyond……...

2.  Course selection begins this week!  Myblueprint will be open for selecting courses starting this Friday, Nov 21 at 11:30 and will be open until Wednesday, Dec 3 at midnight.  The Course Selection Fair will be held on Friday morning during periods one and two.

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

4. U level University Level Courses Designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for university programs (ENG4U0) M level University / College Level Courses Designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for both university and college programs (BOH4M0) C level College Level Courses Designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for college programs (ENG4C0)

5. O Level Open Level Courses Appropriate for all students Usually elective courses (PAL 4O M ) *PAL4OM is not an M level course - the M indicates male E Level Workplace Level Courses Appropriate for students entering the workplace. These courses may be used to meet requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma but are not designed to meet entrance requirements for college or university (MEL3E0 and MEL4E0)

6. University Pathway  Students must have their OSSD including six grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses to qualify for general university admission. e.g. ENG4 U 0 or BOH4 M 0. Specific prerequisite courses will vary depending on the university program.  Students should investigate university admission requirements including grade 12 course prerequisites as well as mark ranges as soon as possible to ensure their course selections are suitable to achieve their goals.  A reminder that although admission averages are based on grade 12 marks, both grade 11 and 12 marks will be reviewed by Ontario universities.  Do Your Research!  www.electronicinfo.ca or www.myBlueprint.ca  Attend university presentations in Lecture Hall  Attend the Ontario Universities Fair in September  View university guide books (available in the Guidance Office)  Check individual university websites  Contact the Liaison Departments at the universities  Visit the universities. Tours are available on a regular basis.

12. College Pathway  For admission to college diploma or certificate programs students need six grade 11 or 12 courses. These can be taken at the college level (C), university/college level (M), university level (U) or open level (O). College degrees require six grade 12 U or M courses.  College programs also require specific prerequisite courses that vary depending on the program.  Admission averages are not posted for colleges and vary significantly depending on the program. Many programs also require additional admission information, such as a portfolio, interview, audition, testing or attendance at an orientation session.  Do research now! Visit the colleges, gather guide books (many are available in the Guidance Office), attend the presentations at Lorne Park during lunch period. Attend the Ontario College Information Fair held in October. Visit : www.ontariocolleges.ca or myBlueprint.ca.

17. Apprenticeship, College and University information College www.ontariocolleges.ca Individual college sites www.mycareerinfo.ca www.myBlueprint.ca University www.ouac.on.ca www.electronicinfo.ca Individual university sites www.mycareerinfo.ca www.myBlueprint.ca Apprenticeships www.apprenticesearch.com

18. Grade 11 courses Grade 12 courses MCR3U0 MHF4U0MCV4U0 Functions Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors MCF3M0 MDM4U0 Functions and Applications Data Management MBF3C0 MAP4C0 College Mathematics MEL3E0 MEL4E0 Mathematics for work and everyday life *The prerequisite for MCT4C0 - Mathematics for College Technology is MCF3M0 or MCR3U0

19. Pre-requisite Grade 11 Courses Grade 12 Recommended Course SBI3U0/E Biology SCH 3U0/E Chemistry SPH3U0/E Physics SVN3M0 Environmental Science SBI4U0/E Biology SCH 4U0 Chemistry SPH4U0 Physics * SCH3U0 Strongly recommended if planning to take SBI4U0 Science Courses

20.  Extended French Program * Grade 12 Requirement – Must take FEF4U0 and may take HZT4UX (need 7 courses for Extended French certificate)  Enhanced Program * Grade 12 Requirement – Must select at least one course offered at the enhanced level, example ENG4UE (need 10 Enhance courses for certificate) * Must already be in program to select these course(s)

21.  AP exams are subject specific exams set just above the grade 12 level.  They are written in May each year and are evaluated by the College Board on a scale from 1 to 5. A score of 3 is a pass and scores of 4 and 5 are very high.  AP exams offer an enhancement of breadth and depth to the prescribed Ontario curriculum so they are ideal for students identified as “gifted learners”.  The AP experience with give students an idea of what a university level exam is like.  For scores 3 or higher it may be possible to be exempt from a first year university course in that subject area.  Suitable students are academically self motivated and particularly strong in a subject area. Interested students should see Mr. MacKay for information

22. Cooperative Education  Earn up to four credits towards your OSSD at a work placement while getting hands on instruction from an expert.  Authentic work experience for all student pathways - College, University and Apprenticeship.  OYAP or the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is designed to allow students to start collecting hours towards an apprenticeship while completing their co-op placement.  To select Co-op, choose course code COP4XC and submit a separate application to the co-op teacher. Applications are available online or in the Guidance Office.

23.  SHSM is a package of Gr 11 / 12 courses that focus on Sports Sector related careers while earning the OSSD  Students can earn a Red Seal Designation on their OSSD  Supports all pathways  Suitable for students going to University, College, Apprenticeship, or Work  Requirements:  8 -10 required courses (4 sports related courses, 3 others that include Contextualized Learning Activities and 2 co-op credits)  Students receive 7 sport-sector related Certifications e.g. First Aid, CPR, AED, WHMIS, Sports Taping, Personal Training etc.  Experiential Learning and Career Exploration in the Sports Field e.g. job shadowing, co-op, field trips  Reach Ahead Activities e.g. Post secondary visits If interested please see your Guidance Counsellor or Ms. Noon

24. Changing Program Level  Students requiring a program level change (e.g. ENG3 C 0 to ENG4 U 0 or ENG3 U 0 to ENG4 C 0) are advised to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to review prerequisite requirements and discuss post secondary plans..

25. Choosing Courses Wisely Research all of your options carefully Talk to teachers who teach the course Attend our Course Selection Fair on Friday, Nov 21 st Talk to students who have taken the course Get information regarding workload and the type of evaluations you will do. e.g. essays, presentations, group assignments? Pay attention to the recommended preparation aside from having the prerequisite course Pay attention to post-secondary program requirements Have a back-up plan Select courses in which you are likely to experience success Choosing appropriate courses based on your interests, skills and future planning is essential to your success.

27. Accessing the Online Course Selection Program  Course Selection will be done through www.myblueprint.ca/peel  Submit your course selections online between Friday, November 21 at 11:30am and December 3 at 12:00 midnight  Computer labs will be open over the lunch period on Friday, November 21 to assist

30. Confirming Your Choices  Once courses have been submitted online, students must PRINT their Verification Form. This needs to be completed before December 3.  Parents will review the selected courses and sign the Verification Form.  Return the signed Course Selection Verification form to your homeroom teacher before December 4.

31.  Waitlists are created automatically though our Peel Board Student Information System  They are created according to the date and time the course is selected on line.  You are encouraged to complete your course selections early to avoid the possibility of being on a waitlist.

32. The Ministry of Education is encouraging all students to graduate in four years. Students are expected to be planning properly to graduate in 4 years and be ready and prepared for their chosen post secondary destination. ∙ All courses including summer school, night school, online courses and private school courses count towards the 34 credit threshold. ∙ Students who complete more than 34 credits within their first 4 years of secondary school are not impacted by this policy. ∙ Students with an formal IEP are exempt from the 34 credit threshold. ∙ Students who earn 30 credits and graduate are still eligible to return for one semester to upgrade marks.

33. Course Changes  Until June 1 course changes for next year will be permitted based on availability.  Students will need to meet with their counsellor to request a change.  If a course change is required, it is advisable to do it as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as classed may be full.  The deadline for making course changes is June 1.  "Change of mind" changes will not be done in September  Changes is September are not permitted except for the following reasons: - a result of summer school - a course failure - an unforeseen health issue

34. If you are planning to take a course in summer school it is recommended that you do not select that course for next year. We would like your courses to be as correct as possible as we are not always able to accommodate changes.

35. Career Planning Tools www.makingmyway.ca www.careercruising.com www.myblueprint.ca/peel www.mycareerinfo.ca

36. Questions Drop in at lunch without an appointment to talk to a counsellor on duty OR Make an appointment through the Guidance Secretary to see a counsellor