1. COURSE SELECTIONS GRADE 11 STUDENTS
Grade 11s choosing their Grade 12 courses for September 2015
“When you establish a destination by defining what you want, then take physical action by making choices that move you towards that destination, the possibility for success is limitless and arrival at the destination is inevitable.” ― Steve Maraboli
Good morning Grade 11’s! The time has come to pick your classes for your last year of high school! Are you ready? I’ll take about 30 mins tops to give you some guiding tips on doing this and then you will go to your classes to receive your course selection sheet with the list of classes to choose from. You will have 2 weeks to make your choices and this is done online. Anyone know the one course you all have to take no ifs ands or buts? English

2. AGENDA 1. Accessing your: 2. Course Selections for September 2015
Office 365 Student Address
myBlueprint account
2. Course Selections for
September 2015

3. Accessing the BYOD Website
From the
Internet Homepage
Click
“BYOD PAGE”
Most of you may have already had a chance to set up and start using your BYOD professional account. If you have not had the opportunity to set up this account please do so as soon as possible. You can access this account right when you first log in to the computer.

4. BYOD Website (Step 1) byod.peelschools.org Click the Office 365
Mail Icon
byod.peelschools.org
Clicking on the icon will take you to your set up. clicking the OFFICE 365 link will take you to your set up.

5. BYOD Website (New User Step 2)
1. Next, set the time zone by clicking the drop down menu and selecting Eastern Time.
In order to set up your outlook professional BYOD account you will need to select English (US) and select the Eastern Time Zone (US and Canada) and click Save. It is that simple to set up your account.
You can now ready to use your new account.
2. Then click ‘save’.

6. Your BYOD Professional Email Address
It is crucial for you to set up and access your BYOD .
This professional address will be used to access My Blueprint.
It is crucial that you set up this account as this will be the professional YOU will be using to select YOUR courses on MYBLUEPRINT. In the future this account will be use to relay important information to you. YOUR new address is your student
Your new address is:

7. How to Login to My Blueprint?
Go to
Already have an account?
Login here using address
Be sure to record the address and password.
New user? Login here. Select ‘David Suzuki S.S.’ from the drop-down menu, then click ‘Create Account’.
If a New user BE SURE to have your OEN #
(9 digit # found on your Student Card, Report Card or Status Sheet)

8. Changing your email address
Now click
“My Profile”
“Account Settings” and change your Address to

9. Click on High School Planner
myBlueprint WEBSITE
Click on High School Planner
Click on High School Planner
Once you have set up your account…….enter High School Planner

10. Credit History/Diploma Requirements
Check your credit history/requirements on the course selection website!
1. 30 CREDITS EARNED BY June 2015
18 compulsory
12 optional
Note: French Immersion Students
In addition, ensure you have 10 FI credits
High Skills Major Students
Core Courses, Coop, Additional Qualifications & Certifications and CLA’s

11. Credit History/Diploma Requirements
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT-40 hrs
Student Responsibility!
4.0 Years to complete
Be sure to review acceptable activities outlined on the back of the Tracking Sheet
Tracking sheets are available in Student Services or on PDSB website.
Due: May 1st of your graduating year
Visit:
“Student Stuff

12. Credit History/Diploma Requirements
3. LITERACY REQUIREMENT
Have you met the Literacy Requirement?
Passed the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test or Successfully completed the Ontario Literacy Course
If not?
Option #1- Re-write the Literacy Test in Spring
For additional Supports see your counsellor and sign up for Counting on You Program
Option #2- Sign up for the Ontario Literacy Course

13. Destination Planning
University in Ontario: Six grade 12 U or M courses
College in Ontario: Grade 11&12 U/M/C/O
Applied Degrees: Six Grade 12 U or M courses
Apprenticeship: OSSD - Diploma –math/science?
Other Destinations - Outside Ontario/Canada?

14. Which Course Type in Grade 12? University, College, Workplace, Mixed
Think about…..
Academic achievement so far
Teacher RECOMMENDATIONS
Commitment to academic success
Your interests, passions, learning style
Possible destinations & requirements
Review with your parent/guardian(s)
Prerequisites
...be realistic

15. Learn About Courses
Subject teachers
Course Fair (December 8th and 9th Lunches)
(Go to: Student Services, Course Selection)
Guidance Counsellor or Student Services
Timetable changes are difficult or impossible once the semester starts so do your RESEARCH now!

16. Co-operative Education (co-op)
Course Codes:
COP 2XC (2 credits) and COP 4XC (4 credits)
Pre-class sessions
Pre-placement classes
Work placement and regular monitoring
Integration classes
Assignments
Final/exam
Dual credits
OYAP (Culinary Arts, Construction, Child Development, Plumbing, and more….)
Regional Placements (Policing, Rogers, etc.)

17. Grade 11/12 Math Courses
Grade 11/12 Math Course Grade 12 Math Course MEL3E0 MEL 4EO MBF3C0 MAP 4CO MCF3M0 MDM 4U0 MCR3U0 MCT 4C0 MCT4C0 MHF 4UO MHF4U0 MCV4U

18. Choosing Your Courses
Make realistic and well informed choices (ability, post secondary plans)
Ensure you are considering the requirements for Post Secondary Programs of interest as well as OSSD Requirements.
Research Research Research! – Courses needed, Supplementary Applications, Work experience, Volunteer
Refer to Course Selection Handout
for a list of useful Website to assist
with Post Secondary planning.

19. Timetable Changes
Impossible or difficult to change courses once you start school.
Timetable is built based on YOUR choices!
Change of mind about optional courses
WILL NOT be considered in September!
Be certain about courses you are choosing!
Be sure to review OSSD and Post-secondary requirements.

20. Summer School Information
It is student responsibility & it FILLS up quickly!
Attend summer school to do make-up credits (compulsory courses)
40% or higher in a course, 2 week summer school make-up
Below 40%, full month summer course
Summer coop is a great option to earn 2 credits in the summer!
Summer school information – Available in early April

21. Waitlists
If a course you really want is no longer available you will be put on a waitlist
To minimize chance of being put on a waitlist:
Select your courses early
Make appropriate choices

22. STUDENT ACTION ITEMS! December 5th until January 4th
Activate your Office 365
Be sure you are able to log onto myBlueprint
Research your pathway and make decisions about the courses needed to support your plan!
January 5th to January 12th, 2015
1.SUBMIT your course selections via myBlueprint.
You can check out the latest information at:
The School Website:
(under the student services tab)

23. Follow-up Visits February 23rd to 27th to provide:
Feedback about your choices
Opportunity for you to modify/change your course selections once you have had time to experience semester two courses.
Note- Some changes may be limited.