1. Grade 10’s choosing their Grade 11 courses

2.  Choose courses wisely NOW.  Timetable changes are difficult once the semester starts.  Make realistic choices based on skills and post-secondary plans.  Use course selection sheet as rough copy.

4.  Check your credit history /requirements on the course selection website.  Should have 16 credits by June.  Check to see how many compulsory credits you still need. Look carefully at the additional credits required (3 categories).  Complete Community service and submit  Prepare for Literacy test

5.  Read short descriptions of courses by clicking on blue course code on online screen or in “Chart Your Course”.  Ensure you have the course prerequisite.  Talk to the teachers in that subject area.  Talk to your parents and friends about their experiences but honor your strengths and interests!  New courses : HSP3C0, HSP3U0,(Anthro.) HZB3M0(Philosophy), TFJ3C9 (Hospitality package)

6.  Hospitality or Construction  You get a RED SEAL on your graduation diploma if you complete all the required courses.  For more information, set up a meeting with your counsellor.

7.  Attend summer school to do make-up credits. Sign up online on May 1  If you get 40% or higher in a course, you may take a 2 week summer make-up. If you score below 40%, you must take the full month summer course.  Summer coop is a great option to earn 2 credits in the summer! *Earlier deadline to apply. See your counsellor by the end of February to apply.

8. List of Packages with descriptions include; 1. Cooperative education(work) – 4 credits 2. Childcare – 4 credits 3. Freedom Writers – 2 credits 4. Construction Engineering – 4 credits 5. Hospitality – 2 credits 6. Yearbook – 2 credits 7. ACES – 4 credits

9.  Look at college, university and apprenticeship websites. Research program requirements.  Colleges and universities may have additional requirements beyond the courses that you must take to graduate from high school.  If you plan to attend university or college you should select grade 11 courses that are prerequisites for the grade 12 courses you require.

12. You will receive a purple course selection sheet from your homeform teacher today.

13.  Go to www.fmss.cawww.fmss.ca  Click on Course Selection (left)  Scroll down to course selection link  Login. If your password does not work, ask your teacher to reset it, or see your counselor.  To restart, use your birth date (YYMMDD) as the password and change it immediately.

14.  You must select your courses on-line by Thursday, February 21. After that date, all changes must go through a counselor.  Securing courses is first come, first serve.

15.  You must print off your choices, have a parent sign, and hand it to your homeform teacher.

16.  Do it promptly.  Do it realistically.  Do your research.  If you must make changes, do it before the end of the school year!  Good luck!