1. Life After Westmount Your future starts today.

2. Types of Programs CEGEP  Two streams available:  Pre-university: Two years, followed by professional studies at university.  Career Programs: Three years, leading directly to the job market OR possibly to university studies.

3. Programs Continued  Vocational Education Trade Schools Programs available through EMSB Majority want you to have a minimum of Sec. IV Math, English, and French  Armed Forces  Studies out of province-Carleton University, Maritime Universities, Algonquin College, L.C.C. Grade 12

4. Programs…  Work-Study Programs: Katimavik, Crossroads, Canada World Youth  Working!!!

5. What Will My Path Be?

6. What do some of the Vocational Programs Offer?  John F. Kennedy Business Centre Secretarial Studies Accounting Professional Sales Starting a Business Secretarial Studies-Legal Sales Representation Travel Sales Hotel Reception

7. Vocational…  Laurier Macdonald Vocational Centre Automobile Mechanics Hairdressing Aesthetics Electrolysis

8. Vocational…  Rosemount Technology Centre Cabinet Making Furniture Finishing Automated Systems Electromechanics Industrial Drafting (CAD) Machining Technics Production Equipment Operation Numerical Control Machine Tool Operation Desktop Publishing (Computer Graphics Techniques) Printing Welding and Fitting

9. Vocational…  Shadd Business Centre Secretarial Studies Accounting Starting a Business  St. Pius X Culinary Institute Professional Cooking Food and Beverage Services

10. What are some other programs I could do after Grade 9? EnglishFrench Construction Food Services and Tourism Industrial Machinery Operation Assistance to Patients or Residential Residents in Health Care Establishments Floristry Floor Covering Installation Sale of Fish Products Landscaping Operation General Building Maintenance Insulation Ornamental Horticulture

11. Getting My High School Diploma  What do I need? Minimum of 54 credits (Sec IV & V) 20 of these credits must be Sec. V

12. Requirements  Must Pass: Sec V English (6 credits) Sec V French (4 credits) Sec IV Math (4 credits) Sec IV Science and Technology (4-6 credits) Sec IV History & Citizenship (4 credits) Sec IV Arts Education (2 credits) Sec V ERC or Phys Ed. (2 credits)

13. But I’m only in 9 th Grade… TThis year’s grades can have an effect on next year’s courses! HHistory, Science, Math 9 th grade marks first year of two-year program What is learned this year will carry-over

14. But…  Math For some future programs (CEGEP, etc.) certain types of Math and Science are needed. This year’s final marks in grade 9 determines the path you will go into in Grade 10/Secondary IV. Science or CST math. Need at least 75% to go into science math.  Need at least 60% to pass your courses.  POP course gives you 4 Grade 10 credits!

15. Questions to Consider

16. Knowing Yourself  What courses interest me?  What courses am I doing well in?  Am I a hands-on learner or do I enjoy academic environments?  What are my strengths and weaknesses?

17. More About Myself  What are my occupational daydreams?  In terms of a career, what are important criteria that they have to meet? (i.e. financial, amount of training and schooling).  Where do I see myself in ten years?

18. No need to stress!  It is okay if you do not have the answers to these questions, that is not the intention, rather, these are questions that may serve as a tool to guide you through this challenging process.

19. Career Explorations  Available to gr.10 & gr.11  ½ or full day visit  Many different placement available Ex. Nurse, Architect, Daycare Assistant, Lawyer, etc.  See what different careers involve!  Deadline ~November 2010

20. Looking at CEGEP  English CEGEPS in Montreal Dawson College: www.dawsoncollege.qc.cawww.dawsoncollege.qc.ca John Abbott College: www.johnabbott.qc.cawww.johnabbott.qc.ca Marianopolis College: www.marianopolis.eduwww.marianopolis.edu Vanier College: www.vaniercollege.qc.cawww.vaniercollege.qc.ca Champlain College: www.champlaincollege.qc.cawww.champlaincollege.qc.ca  Also: Lasalle College: www.collegelasalle.comwww.collegelasalle.com O’Sullivan College: www.osullivan.eduwww.osullivan.edu Centennial College: http://college.centennial.qc.ca http://college.centennial.qc.ca

21. Looking at CEGEP What’s the difference between high school and CEGEP?

22. High school vs. CEGEP Studying Study time is determined by the student’s teachers and/or parents. Students make their own decision on how much study time is needed. Each course requires 2 to 3 hours of study. Students read short assignments that are often discussed and re-taught in class. Students will have substantial reading, which may not be addressed directly in class. Students still have to be familiar with this material. Teachers arrange test dates so they do not interfere with students’ other activities. Tests are scheduled independently of other courses, events, and activities.

23. High School vs. CEGEP In Class Teachers check homework.Teachers may not check homework. Students who do their homework generally excel later in tests and exams. Teachers will approach students that need help. Teachers are open and helpful, but students are expected to initiate contact if they require additional help. Teachers will provide class notes for students when they are absent. Teachers expect that students will arrange to get notes from missed classes from classmates.

24. High School vs. CEGEP Personal Freedom High school is mandatory and if it’s public school, it’s free. College is voluntary and there are costs involved. What a student does with his/her time is dictated by others. Students manage their own time. Students need permission to participate in extracurricular activities. Students decide for themselves if they want to participate in extracurricular activities.

25. Admission Requirements  Marks  Credits  Pre-requisites  Remedial, Regular, and Advanced (enriched) standing  Missing Credits and/or prerequisites

26. What if I do not meet all the requirements?  Some students may not have proper course requirements (i.e. Math 506/Science Math) or may not meet the grade requirements for some courses.  If you fall into these categories you can enter into a transition program at *CEGEP* to fulfill these requirements and then re-apply to your program of choice.  **Exploration Sciences at Dawson College**

27. Helpful Links  www.careercruising.com www.careercruising.com User Name: Westmount Password: Careers  http://www.jobfutures.ca/http://www.jobfutures.ca/ Through Service Canada

28. CEGEP Websites  Dawson College: www.dawsoncollege.qc.cawww.dawsoncollege.qc.ca  John Abbott College: www.johnabbott.qc.cawww.johnabbott.qc.ca  Lasalle College: www.clasalle.comwww.clasalle.com  Marianopolis College: www.marianopolis.eduwww.marianopolis.edu  O’Sullivan College: www.osullivan.eduwww.osullivan.edu  Vanier College: www.vaniercollege.qc.cawww.vaniercollege.qc.ca  Champlain College: www.champlaincollege.qc.ca www.champlaincollege.qc.ca

29. More Questions???  Come to see us at the Guidance Office!!  Pamphlets available in outer office.