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CHOOSING COURSES 2013-2014

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

30 credits – 18 compulsory credits

– 12 elective credits 40 hours community involvement Gr.10 Literacy Test

Compulsory Credits

Group 1

• ne of…

5th credit in English 2nd French credit Native or Classical or International Language Social Sciences and the Humanities Canadian and World Studies Co-op Group 2

• ne of…

Health & Physical Education Business Studies Arts (Music, Art, Drama or Dance) Co-op Group 3

• ne of…

grade 11 or 12 Science Technology or Computer Science Co-op

Course Types – Gr 9/10

Academic Applied Open Locally Developed

• Gr. 11 & 12 Course Types

O – Open C – College M – Mixed (University or College) U – University W – Workplace

Except for Open Grade 12 courses have Grade 11 prerequisites

Planning Your Future

When making course choices, consider your:

interests skills aptitudes future goals AND…

Career & Education Planning

Work backwards… Begin with an end in mind Plan ahead

“What courses will I need to access a post-secondary program?”

What is my pathway? When do I determine my pathway?

Don Mills C.I.

Apprenticeship College University Work

Pathways – part 2

Apprenticeship

College University Work

Considering Work?

Current job market Job Fairs Youth Employment Centres College or Open courses Workplace Prep Courses

Considering a Gap Year?

Considering Apprenticeship?

OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs http://www.oyaptdsb.com/ enables students in Gr.11 or 12 to complete their OSSD while starting their apprenticeship training in one of the skilled trades Examples: Carpentry, Automotive, Culinary Arts, Plumbing

150,000 TRADES RETIRING

Considering College?

Career-focused, skills training Certificate Programs Diploma Programs Applied Degree Programs Collaborative/Joint Degree Programs Graduate Certificate Programs Co-op Placement Programs Apprenticeship Programs

College Eligibility

Requirements High school diploma including… Gr.12 English, College or Univ. level AND depending on the program, there may be: additional criteria for admission prerequisite courses English/Math assessment minimum grades interview, portfolio, etc. for competitive programs

College Diploma Requirements…

Example Seneca College Broadcasting – Journalism/Radio/Television High School Diploma Gr.12 English – C or U Info/Orientation session Questionnaire/Essay Test(s)

College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degrees

Applied Degree Programs programs are unique to each college require university-bound credits hands-on component job-ready

College Applied Degree Requirements

Applied Degree Programs average of six Gr.12 U English and 5 U/M Gr. 12 courses unique to each college aimed at meeting the needs of industry critical thinking combined with practical skills high demand programs may require additional criteria

College Applied Degree Requirements

Centennial

Info Sci (Computer and Communication Networking) Info Sci (Software Systems – Design, Development and Management)

George Brown

Business (Financial Services) Business (Hospitality Operations Management) with Niagara Tech (Construction and Environmental – Regulations and Compliance) Tech (Construction Science and Management)

Humber

Arts (Creative Advertising); Arts (Interior Design) Arts (Criminology and Corrections) Arts (Film and Media Production); Arts (Paralegal Studies) Business (Electronic Business) Business (Fashion Management) Business (Human Resources Management) Business (International Business) Business (Tourism Management) Info Sci (Software Systems) Music (Contemporary Music) Tech (Industrial Design)

More Applied Degrees…

Seneca

Arts (Child Development) Arts (Therapeutic Recreation) Business (Financial Services Management) Business (Human Resources Strategy and Tech) Business (International Accounting and Finance) Business (Municipal and Corporate Administration) Tech (Control Systems Tech) Tech (Flight Program) Tech (Integrated Environmental Site Remediation) Tech (Software Development) Tech (Informatics and Security)

Sheridan

Arts (Animation) Arts (Illustration) Arts (Interior Design) Business (Global Business Management) Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) Health Sciences (Exercise Science and Health Promotion) Info Sci (Information Systems Security)

Joint/Collaborative… at College

Examples

George Brown College

Collaborative Degree Program - Ryerson U Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Seneca@York

3D Animation Animation Applied Science and Technology Fundamentals Art Fundamentals Bioinformatics Biotechnology Technologist (Research) Broadcasting - Radio

Broadcasting - Radio - (Joint Seneca/York) Broadcasting - Television Broadcasting - Television - (Joint Seneca/York) Chemical Engineering Technology Chemical Laboratory Technician Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical Computer Networking and Technical Support Computer Programmer Computer Programming and Analysis Computer Systems Technology Corporate Communications Corporate Communications - (Co-op) Corporate Media Production Database Application Developer Digital Media Arts Flight Program - (Degree) Game Art and Animation General Arts - One Year Certificate Graphic Design Independent Digital Photography Independent Illustration Independent Music Production Informatics and Security - (Degree) Journalism - Broadcast Journalism - Broadcast - (Joint Seneca/York) Liberal Arts Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations - (Co-op) Pre-Media - Media and Communications Fundamentals Redirection Through Education - Work on Track Social Service Worker - Immigrants and Refugees Social Service Worker Software Development - (Degree) Technical Communication - (Co-op) Visual Effects for Film and Television

Considering University?

• High school diploma
• Gr.12 English University (ENG4U)
• 5 additional 12U and/or 12M courses
• specific program criteria
• admission average ranges

Online Course Selection Guide

LOG INTO MYBLUEPRINT

FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?

VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB/

2 SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL

LOG INTO MYBLUEPRINT

1

Choose Don Mills CI

ENTER OEN/DOB (FIRST VISIT)

Existing or New User? Find your OEN* on your timetable or report card *Ontario Education Number

ACCESS HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER

HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER

What’s the meaning of the white dot in the bottom right corner

Add Course Add Course Add Course Add Course Add Course Add Course

ADD COURSES TO OFFICIAL PLAN

COURSE SELECTION & DESCRIPTIONS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ESL)

LISTED UNDER

REVIEW AND SUBMIT COURSES

SUBMITTING

COURSE SELECTION Once you’ve submitted, your selection is

FINAL SUBMIT

Now what???

• 1. PRINT SHEET
• SIGN
• 2. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNS & DATES
• 3. RETURN SIGN-OFF SHEET
• TO HF TEACHER
• by FEB 28

PRINT SIGN-OFF SHEET

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