1. Grade 9 Option Selection Presentation

2. On line course selection opens: February 8 th, 2012 On line course selection closes: February 21 st, 2012 Students that do not submit course selections in myBlueprint by Feb. 21 st must see a guidance counsellor Course Selection Timelines:

3. Choices 30 Credits to earn diploma 18 Compulsory Credits 40 Community Hours Grade 10 Literacy Test

4. Your grade 10 courses: 1 English 1 Math 1 Science 1 History 1 Civics and Careers, ½ credit each + 3 optional courses

5. Available Options Arts (ADA, AVI, AMI, AMS, AMV, ADB) Business (BBI, BTT) Phys Ed (PPL2O, PAI2O) Languages (FSF, LWS) Social Sciences (HFN) Technology (TGJ, TDJ, TTJ) Computers (ICS)

6. If you want to change levels… Sign up for Math Transfer Course to move from applied Math to academic Math. This is a summer school course. Other subject level changes: upon recommendation of teacher and parental permission.

7. You may go to Summer School if… you have earned a mark between 35 – 49%. Sign up in June.

8. Remedial Summer School: Monday through Friday. Full month of July. Morning classes: 9:00 am – 11:45am. Afternoon classes: 12:30 pm – 3:15 pm. Bring in report card in September.

9. MYBLUEPRINT COURSE SELECTION GUIDE www.myBlueprint.ca/tdsb/

10. Add Courses to Official Plan Review and Submit Courses Log into myBlueprint Enter OEN/DOB (on first visit) Access High School Planner STUDENT COURSE SELECTION STEPS Print and Return Sign-Off Sheet

11. VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB/ 2 SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL 1 WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB Visit... Select your school

12. ENTER OEN/DOB (FIRST VISIT) Select your Grade Enter your OEN & Date of Birth

13. ACCESS HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER Click on “Plan Courses”

15. step 1 Click on Add step 2 Click on the course you would like to select step 3 Click Add Course to Plan

16. HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER step 2 Click “Submit” when you have selected your courses and are ready to submit step 1 Click “View Progress” to view your Graduation Status

18. REVIEW AND SUBMIT COURSES step 1 Review your selections step 2 Click Confirm and Print when you are ready to submit Note: You will not be able to change your course selections in myBlueprint after this step. Please consult your Guidance Counsellor if you wish to make any changes after you have submitted your courses. Note: You will not be able to change your course selections in myBlueprint after this step. Please consult your Guidance Counsellor if you wish to make any changes after you have submitted your courses.

19. PRINT SIGN-OFF SHEET Congratulations! You’re done! Please print and return a signed copy of your Course Selection Sign-Off Sheet to your Counsellor or Teacher. Congratulations! You’re done! Please print and return a signed copy of your Course Selection Sign-Off Sheet to your Counsellor or Teacher.

20. help@myBlueprint.ca www.myBlueprint.ca/TDSB VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB/ 2 SELECT SECONDARY SCHOOL & CREATE ACCOUNT 1 3 ENTER OEN & DATE OF BIRTH 4 BEGIN PLANNING YOUR COURSES Need more help? Book an appointment with your counsellor, or visit the websites below.

21. Use this website to find useful information on Apprenticeships: www.tcu.gov.on.ca

22. Use the website to find useful information on college programs in Ontario: www.ontariocolleges.ca

23. Use this website to find useful information on university programs in Ontario: www.electronicinfo.ca

24. Username: toronto Password: 41190

26. For more help with option selection, please make an appointment with your guidance counsellor. All information outlined in today’s presentation will be posted on Mowat.ca under the Guidance Tab

27. Thank you for your attention. Have a good day!