2. Total of 30 credits for O.S.S.  18 ministry required courses  A minimum of 12 additional credits to be selected from available courses (4 Religion credits are included)  4 credits in English  1 credit in French as a Second Language  3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Gr. 11 or 12)  2 credits in Science  1 credit in Canadian History  1 credit in Canadian Geography  1 credit in the Arts (Music, Art, Drama)  1 credit in Health and Physical Education  0.5 credit in Civics  0.5 credit in Career Studies

3. Group 1:  English/Third Language/French as a Second Language, or Native Language/ Social Science/Humanities/Canadian and World Studies/Guidance and Career Education/Cooperative Education Group 2:  Health and Physical Education/ Business Studies/The Arts (Music, Art, Drama)/French as a Second Language/Cooperative Education Group 3:  Gr. 11 or 12 Science/Technological Education (Grades 9-12)//French as a Second Language/Computer Science/Cooperative Education Plus… * 1 Religion credit in each grade *included in elective credits

4.  40 hours of community involvement  60 hours to earn a Crusader Certificate  Successful completion of the literacy test

5. 1) Research, research, research www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca www.myBlueprint.ca www.careercruising.com 2)Are you finished your compulsory credits? 3)Meet with your counsellor 4)Do you have a plan for college or university? 5)Talk with your teachers

6. Compulsory Courses 1) Religion: HRE 4M/HRE 4O 2) English: ENG 4U, ENG 4C, ENG 4E PLUS *Pick at least FOUR more courses (University bound students must have a total of 6U/M courses Queen’s requires three Gr. 12 U level; McGill requires four Gr. 12 U level ) *Remember a spare is allowed if you have 24 credits * Less than 24 credits means no spare in semester 1 *COOP is not a University level course

7. Arts Dramatic Arts – ADA 4M1/401 Music Brass/Percussion – AMB 4M1 Music Stage Band – AMH 4M1 Music Woodwinds – AMW 4M1 Music Guitar – AMG 4M1 Music Vocals – AMU 4MV Visual Arts – AVI 4M1 Languages English – 4U, 4C, 4E Writer’s Craft – EWC 4U1/EWC 4C1 Ontario Literacy Course– OLC 401 English as a Second Language – ESL A,B,C,D French – FSF 4U1 www.hctoday.ca

8. Mathematics Calculus and Vectors – MCV 4U1 Advanced Functions – MHF 4U1 Data Management – MDM 4U1 College Math – MAP 4C1 Workplace Math – MEL 4E1 Science Earth and Space – SES 4U1 (SNC2D is the prereq.) Biology – SBI 4U1 Chemistry – SCH 4U1, SCH 4C1 Physics – SPH 4U1 Science – SNC 4M1 (Health Science; SNC2D is the prereq.)

9. Technology Communication Technology – TGJ 4M1 Computer Engineering Technology – TEJ 4M1 Computer Technology - TEJ 4E1 Technological Design – TDJ 4M1 Construction Engineering Technology – TCJ 4C1 Construction Technology - TCJ 4E1 Manufacturing Technology – TMJ 4M1 Transportation Technology– TTJ 4C1 Transportation Technology – Vehicle Maintenance – TTJ 4E Custom Woodworking – TWJ 4E1 Custom Woodworking – TWJ 4E1 (female only) Interdisciplinary Studies – Commercial Photography and Yearbook Design – IDC 40Y/IDC 4UY Interdisciplinary Studies - Webpage Design – IDP 4UW/IDP 40W Computer Studies Computer Science – ICS 4U Computer Programming – ICS 4C1

10. Religious Education Church and Culture – HRE 4M1 (compulsory) Church and Culture – HRE 401 (compulsory) Philosophy – HZT 4U Individuals and Families- HHS 4U, HHS 4C1 Business Accounting- BAT 4M1 Business Leadership – BOH 4M1 Social Sciences Canadian and World Issues – CGW 4U1 Environment and Resource Management – CGR 4M1 Canadian History – CHI 4U1 World History – CHY 4U1 Analyzing Current Economic Issues – CIA 4U1 Canadian and International Law - CLN 4U1 Physical Education Physical Education – PPL 400 Personal Fitness – PAF40F Exercise Science – PSE 4U1 Interdisciplinary Studies (Sports Leadership) IDC 4OP, IDC 4UP Nutritional Health – HFA4C Guidance and Career Education Cooperative Education – COP 401 Learning Strategies – GLE 401 www.hctoday.cawww.hctoday.ca

11. Notes :1) MCV 4U must be taken after MHF 4U. 2)To graduate, a students must have 3 credits in mathematics, with one of the credits at the grade 11 or 12 level. MPM 1D Grade 9 Academic Math MPM 1D Grade 9 Academic Math MFM 1P Grade 9 Applied Math MFM 1P Grade 9 Applied Math MAT 1L Grade 9 Essentials Math MAT 1L Grade 9 Essentials Math MPM 2D Grade 10 Academic Math MPM 2D Grade 10 Academic Math MFM 2P Grade 10 Applied Math MFM 2P Grade 10 Applied Math MAT 2L Grade 10 Essentials Math MAT 2L Grade 10 Essentials Math MCR 3U Grade 11 University Prep Math MCR 3U Grade 11 University Prep Math MCF 3M Grade 11 University / College Preparation Math MCF 3M Grade 11 University / College Preparation Math MBF 3C Grade 11 College Prep. Math MBF 3C Grade 11 College Prep. Math MEL 3E Grade 11 Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL 3E Grade 11 Math for Work and Everyday Life MHF 4U Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF 4U Grade 12 Advanced Functions MCV 4U Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors MCV 4U Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors MDM 4U Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management MDM 4U Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management MAP 4C Grade 12 Foundations for College Math MAP 4C Grade 12 Foundations for College Math MEL 4E Grade 12 Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL 4E Grade 12 Math for Work and Everyday Life Lead to university programs which will require calculus first year. I.e. engineering, commerce, computer science, math and science degrees. Leads to university programs which will not require calculus first year. I.e. arts, humanities, social science degrees. Leads to college programs requiring a grade 12 mathematics course. Leads to the workplace, everyday life, and some courses at the college level. Prerequisite Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 – 12 The chart maps out all the courses in the discipline and shows the links between course and the possible prerequisites for them.

12. Applied Academic English, Science, and Math Summer School or repeat the entire prerequisite course *please see guidance counsellor

13.  OYAP Programs  Chef  Stone Mason  Hairdressing  **see counsellor if interested in these options  Dual Credits  Opportunity to go to St. Lawrence for a semester to try a course (e.g. marketing, computers, esthetics, chef, nursing, addictions) www.hctoday.ca

14.  February 10th– Course Selection Process Assemblies  February 11th – worksheets given  See our website for course description and career planning  www.hctoday.ca www.hctoday.ca  February 17th-27 th – Course Selection Workshops  (bring your working copy and password)  Mid April – Course Selection Verification Sheets (signed by parents)  Early June – Timetables Available – Students will require their Maplewood password to access timetables  Leaving Us? – let your counsellor know