1. HEART LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL Course Selection 2016-2017 Students entering Grade 12

2. COURSE SELECTION Monday, January 11 - Friday, February 19

3. Grade 12 Compulsory Credits You MUST sign up for the following compulsory courses: – English – Any other missing compulsory credits

4. Yearbook and Issues in Human Rights Both courses are coded the same IDC 4U You can only take 1 course - you will only earn 1 credit

5. What is your pathway after High school? Apprenticeship College University Workplace Visit our Student Service link on Heart Lake’s website and look at the Grade 11 and 12 power point presentations to help you make informed choices

6. Apprenticeships and Workplace Consider doing a 2 or 4 credit Co-Op OYAP is a great option College You will need ENG 4C0 and specific required Grade 12 courses depending on the program chosen Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca for program specific requirements

7. University 6 Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG 4U0 Visit www.electronicinfo.ca for program specific requirements

8. Learn, ask questions and make informed decisions ! Visit Heart Lake’s Website Under Student Service: STUDENT FRIENDLY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Make an appointment with your counsellor Talk with parents, family members and teachers!

9. Learn, ask questions and make informed decisions! Drop in over exam time to see your counsellor for help Computer Lab Drop-in Help: Period 1 Room 315 Feb. 9-12 and Feb. 16-19

10. Applying for Co-Op 2 or 4 Credit Co-Op Print off application from Heart Lake’s Website or pick one up in Guidance Submit Application Co-Op Office or Guidance

11. Access Myblueprint through BYOD! Click on Resources

12. Or Login to: www.Myblueprint.ca/peel Login: your student number@pdsb.orgyour student number@pdsb.org Password: You’ve made your own

13. Click on High School Planner to begin choosing your courses

14. This is where you see course requirements for graduation. This is where you see your post- secondary opportunities across Canada based on your course selection. This is where you view other graduation requirements and your progress.

15. This is where you can: compulsory courses completed courses and marks plan your courses for multiple grades and build your graduation and post-secondary plan in advance. submit your plan for the upcoming school year You will see:

16. Add a course to your plan by clicking on ‘+ Course’. Explore the subject specific courses available at your school. Select courses to meet your program, diploma, and post- secondary requirements.

17. 1. Click on a subject folder to review courses available. 2. Click on a course to read course prerequisites and description. 3. Click ‘Add Course to Plan’ in the bottom right corner. Note: You can use the Grade dropdown or search filters to find a course.

18. 1.Hover your cursor over the course box (do not click) and a red ‘X’ will appear. Then click the ‘X’ to remove the course. 2. Add a course to your plan by clicking on ‘+ Course’. How to delete a course you have chosen

19. You will see the error message shown if you select a course for which you do not have the prerequisite. Please review your course prerequisites. Please do not select a course if you do not have the prerequisite. Error Message: Missing Prerequisite!!

20. Make sure you pick all of your courses, plus one in the ALTERNATIVE spot – in case you can’t get all of your electives.

21. 1.A plan that meets all graduation requirements will result in the checkmark shown. 2.Submit your plan by clicking ‘Submit’ Note: Only your next year grade courses will be submitted even if multiple years have been planned. Submitting Your Courses

22. 1.Submit your courses by clicking ‘Confirm and Print’. 2.A pop-up window may appear, click ‘OK’ to finalize the submission of your plan. Submitting Your Courses

23. Stop! Review your courses. Once you hit the submit button- you cannot make changes.

24. 1.Please print the Course Verification Form. 2.Have your Parent/ Guardian sign the form and return the form to your homeroom teacher. Keep another for your records. Verification Report

25. Deadline for Course Selection Course selection website opens Monday, January 11, 2016  At this time you can go online and select your courses  Print out your Verification and get it signed by a parent/guardian and return to your homeroom teacher Course selection website will close Friday February, 19, 2016

26. FINAL TIPS Select courses online by February 19 th Optional Courses are filled on a first come first served basis DO NOT WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE TO PICK YOUR COURSES!!! Be realistic Research Ask questions!