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Grade 12 Course Selection

Important Dates

Course Selection begin: February 12 Course Selections due by: February 24 Paper “sign-ofg” sheet due to homeroom: February 26

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What Can I Go?

Be aware of ALL possible destinations after high school.

• Apprenticeship
• Diploma programs
• Degree programs
• Certificate programs
• Workplace
• Travel
• Returning (for ONE semester only)

Be aware of the admission requirements for your possible destinationS. Don’t limit yourself.

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What Can I Go?

No plan yet? Today is the first step in creating one!

• Complete the “Who Am I” inventories

in My Pathway Planning

• Stray from the beaten path and

discover your interests and dislikes

• Speak with your counselor to help you

interpret “the signs”

You cannot plan for inspiration, but you can create the conditions.

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Motivations

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Interests

CHOOSING COURSES FOR BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

A Quick Refresher

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FANTASTIC RESOURCES

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COLLEGE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY JOINT PROGRAMS APPRENTICESHIP

COLLEGE

College

Combines academic and practical skills training for a specific career. Colleges ofger a wide range of options:

• Certificates
• Diplomas
• Degrees
• Joint diploma/degree programs

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Some great stufg

• ut there!

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Perks and Shortcomings

PERKS

• Relatively afgordable tuition

(avg. $3000-$4000)

• Relatively small class sizes (30
• 50 people)
• Greater ability to network with

industry professionals

• Skill training → better chances

for immediate employment

• Work experience is often

included, even in degree programs

SHORTCOMINGS

• Employers may require

more than a diploma credential for positions of greater responsibility

• Limited residence options

reduces the “student life” experience.

• Degree programs are

relatively new

Diploma Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D)
• ALL programs require Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Some programs require grade 11 or 12 math

and/or sciences

• Some programs are highly competitive

▫ aircraft maintenance technician, early childhood education, paramedic, practical nursing, powerline technician, medical laboratory technician, civil engineering technology

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College Degree Programs

• College degree programs go through the same vetting

processes as university degrees ▫ they are considered EQUAL

• Combines the practicality of college (networking
• pportunities, practical skill building, small class sizes,

work experience) with the theory of a university degree

• Early bird special!

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Degree Admission Req’ts (College)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D)
• ALL programs require SIX grade 12 U or M level

courses ▫ Grade 12U English must be one of the six.

• Very specific, one-of-a-kind programs
• Include workplace experience through co-op,

practicums, or internships

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Diploma to Degree

College diplomas can lead to admission into degree programs (additional 2-3 years)

• Need to meet eligibility requirements
• Can be competitive

▫ B average in college often minimum requirement

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COLLEGE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY JOINT PROGRAMS APPRENTICESHIP

UNIVERSITY

University

Provides theoretical and conceptual learning Generally, there are 4 main types of programs

• Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences
• Life/Health Sciences
• Physical/Engineering Sciences
• Business/Commerce

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Perks and Shortcomings

PERKS

• Prerequisite for professional

degree programs

▫ e.g. Law, Education, Pharmacy, Medicine

• Makes you eligible for

postgraduate Masters programs

▫ e.g. Social Work, Public Health Physiotherapy, MBA

• More residence options =

greater student life experience SHORTCOMINGS

• Focus is on theory and

knowledge, not career skills

▫ exceptions: nursing, engineering, architecture

• Limited experiential learning
• pportunities

Some students compensate for this by:

• Engaging in a “professional experience

year” or seeking extracurricular leadership opportunities

• Seeking additional programming after

graduation, usually at a college (65% of college applicants completed or have started a degree program)

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Perks and Shortcomings

Some students compensate for the shortcomings by:

• Engaging in a “professional experience year” or

seeking extracurricular leadership opportunities

• Seeking additional programming after graduation,

usually at a college ▫ 65% of college applicants completed or have started a degree program

Degree Admission Requirements

• ALL programs require SIX grade 12 U or M level courses
• ALL programs require ENG4U

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French programs may accept FIF4U

• Minimum 70-75% average in your top six 12U/M level

courses (often includes your prerequisites)

• Be aware of the programs that require grade 12U math

▫ Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Kinesiology, Nursing

• Some programs require supplementary applications

where you write or create a video about yourself

▫ If not required, decision is solely based on grades

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COLLEGE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY JOINT PROGRAMS APPRENTICESHIP

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY:

JOINT PROGRAMS

Degree Admission Requirements

• Earn a degree AND a diploma in 4 years
• Experience both practical and theoretical learning
• Involves a block of time on a college campus, and a block
• f time on a university campus
• EXAMPLES

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Accounting – Business program (Durham College and UOIT)

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Journalism and New Media (UTSC and Centennial College)

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Nursing (Western U./Fanshawe C.; Ryerson U./George Brown C.)

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Broadcast - Television (York University and Seneca College)

MULTIPLE opportunities exist to transfer between an university and college

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COLLEGE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY JOINT PROGRAMS APPRENTICESHIP

APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeship and the Skilled Trades

• Combination of on-the-job training, work experience, and

technical training in a trade.

• 90% of your education is on the job where you earn an

INCOME while you learn

• You must find an employer on your own who will agree to

hire and train you as an apprentice ▫

Students who lack employable skills in the trade can take a one year techniques program at a college to learn the basics (e.g. plumbing, auto body repair, etc.)

• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

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Through a relevant co-op placement, students earn hours towards their future apprenticeship program while also earning 2 high school credits

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR GRADE 12

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Track Your Grad Requirements

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• Use features in your High School Planner

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GROUP REQUIREMENTS

GROUP 1

• Additional English

▫ Writer’s Craft

• Third Language:

▫ Spanish, Urdu, Cantonese, etc.

• Social Science and

Humanities: ▫ Philosophy, Social Justice and Equity

• Canadian and World

Studies ▫ History, Geography, and Politics

• French as a second

language*

• Cooperative Education*

GROUP 2

• Physical Education

▫ Fitness or Phys. Ed. ▫ Recreation Leadership ▫ Kinesiology

• Additional Arts

▫ Dance ▫ Drama ▫ Music ▫ Visual Arts

• Business Studies

▫ Accounting ▫ Business Leadership

• French as a second

language*

• Cooperative Education*

GROUP 3

• Third Science

▫ Biology ▫ Chemistry ▫ Environmental Sci. ▫ Physics

• Technological

Education ▫ Communication ▫ Construction ▫ Design ▫ Transportation

• Computer Studies
• French as a second

language*

• Cooperative Education*

* Co-op and French can satisfy up to TWO groups.

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34 Credit Threshold

• You may earn as many

credits as you like before you graduate

• Once graduated, you can

continue in high school up to 34 credits

• After 34 credits, you may earn

more credits in other ways (night school, e-learning)

There are some exceptions made for students with an IEP or who have taken core ESL courses

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The Grade 12 Experience

• Select courses so that you will earn 31 credits by end of Gr. 12

Compulsory Subject Elective Subject

ENGLISH + 6-7 ELECTIVES STUDY HALL IS AN OPTION FOR NEXT YEAR

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Full Time Status

• Full time = 3 “day” school classes at BHSS per

semester ▫ 3 “face-to-face” courses each semester ▫ 2 “face-to-face” courses and 1 day school e-learning course each semester

• What does NOT count for full time status?

▫ Night school courses ▫ Night school e-learning courses ▫ Private school courses ▫ International language classes

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COURSES AT B.H.S.S.

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Tips for Choosing Courses

• Look at your achievement in the subject area

▫ 70%+ in the 11U prerequisite of the 12U course you’re considering is a good indicator of success

• Ask your subject teacher for recommendations

▫ How can you best prepare for next year? ▫ How does the gr. 12 course compare to the gr. 11?

• Visit the department to ask questions.
• Select courses that INSPIRE or EXCITE you too!

▫ e.g. dance, technology, phys. ed. courses to keep your mind and body ready to learn and persevere ▫ An “easy” course isn’t easy if you don’t like it

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Arts – Drama, Dance, and Visual Art

• Drama – ADA4M1
• Dance – ATC3O1 (no prereq!)
• Visual Arts – AVI4M1
• Visual Design - AWD4M1
• Digital Photography - AWQ4M1
• Yearbook - AWE4M1

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Arts – Music

• Instrumental Music – AMI4M1
• Vocal Music – AMV4M1
• Repertoire: Concert Band -AMR4M1

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Students who select grade 12 music are encouraged to take repertoire for an extra credit.

Business and Computer Studies

• Financial Accounting - BAT4M1

▫ Prerequisite: Gr. 11 Accounting

• Business Leadership - BOH4M1
• Business Leadership (F.I.) - BOH4MF
• Economics - CIA4U1
• Computer Science - ICS4U1

▫ Prerequisite: Gr. 11 Computer Science

• Computer Engineering: Robotics - TER4M1

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Co-operative Education

• Half-day co-op

▫ COP4X# (2 credits)

• Full day co-op

▫ COP4X# AND COP4X0 (4 credits)

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Geography

• Canadian and World Issues - CGW4U1
• Canadian and World Issues (F.I.) - CGW4UF

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English and Modern Language

English

• English (University) - ENG4U1
• English (College) - ENG4C1
• The Writer’s Craft - EWC4U1

Modern Languages

• Core French - FSF4U1
• French Immersion - FIF4UF

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History

• World History since the 15th Century (U) - CHY4U1
• World History since the 15th Century (C) - CHY4C1
• Canadian and International Politics - CPW4U1
• Canadian and International Law - CLN4U1 (no pre-req)

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Mathematics

• Mathematics for College Technology – MCT4C1

▫ Prerequisite: MCF3M1 or MCR3U1

• Mathematics of Data Management - MDM4U1

▫ Prerequisite: MCF3M1 or MCR3U1

• Advanced Functions - MHF4U1

▫ Prerequisite: MCR3U1 or MCT4C1

• Calculus and Vectors - MCV4U1

▫ Prerequisite: MHF4U1

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MATHEMATICS

Realize you need a 12U math credit? Consider this combination.

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Grade 12 Semester 1 OR Summer School Grade 12 Semester 2

Health and Physical Education

• Healthy and Active Living

▫ PPL4O1 (co-ed)

• Personal and Fitness Activities

▫ PAF4O8 (female) or PAF4O9 (male)

• Introductory Kinesiology – PSK4U

▫ Prerequisite: grade 11 U or M science course OR grade 11 or 12 phys. ed. course

• Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership –

PLF4M1 ▫ Prerequisite: a phys. ed. or fitness class

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Science

• Biology - SBI4U1

▫ Prerequisite: SBI3U1

• Biology (college) - SBI3C1

▫ Prerequisite: grade 10 science

• Chemistry - SCH4U1

▫ Prerequisite: SCH3U1

• Physics (college) - SPH4C1

▫ Prerequisite: grade 10 science

• Physics (university) - SPH4U1

▫ Prerequisite: SPH3U1

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Social Sciences and Humanities

• Challenge and Change in Society - HSB4U1
• Nutrition and Health - HFA4U1
• Understanding Fashion - HNC3C1 (no prereq)

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Technology

• Communications Technology – TGJ4M1

▫ Prerequisite: TGJ3M1

• Construction Technology – TCJ4C1

▫ Prerequisite: TCJ3C1

• Technological Design – TDJ4M1

▫ Prerequisite: TDJ3M1

• Transportation Technology – TTJ4C1

▫ Prerequisite: TTJ3C1

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SPECIAL PROGRAM OPTIONS AT B.H.S.S.

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Co-operative Education

• Earn grade 12 credits in a workplace setting

while exploring a career.

• Develop employability skills and experience

hands-on learning

• Potential for part-time and/or summer

employment ▫ EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR APPRENTICESHIP!

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Co-operative Education

How does the program work?

1. Select co-op in your My Pathway Planner 2. Check your GAPPS account email. The co-op dept. will contact you to complete an online application and arrange for an interview to meet you. 3. Co-op is placed in your timetable for semester 1 or 2. It can be in periods 1 and 2, or period 4 and 5. 4. Until the course begins, Co-op will work to find you a suitable placement. You can find one too! 5. Once the course begins you are in the building for the first 2 weeks confirming a placement and learning essential employee basics

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Specialist High Skills Major

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B.H.S.S. ofgers two SHSM sectors Business Health and Wellness

Specialist High Skills Major

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• SHSM exposes students to training and

experiences within business or health and wellness ▫ Meant to better prepare students for programs and/or careers within the sector

• SHSM students are invited to special field trips

and training experiences

▫ CPR and First Aid Training ▫ Wrapping and taping for performance and injury ▫ Visits to colleges and universities

Specialist High Skills Major

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• For SHSM certification, students must:

▫ Enroll in co-op in grade 11 or 12 for sector-specific experience ▫ Complete required certifications (e.g. CPR, First Aid) ▫ Sign-up for a minimum number of optional certifications ▫ Within their grade 11 and 12 electives, enroll in 6-7 specific courses (courses you would probably take anyway)

• Program begins in grade 11, though students

can join at anytime in grade 11 or 12 if they meet the above conditions.

Specialist High Skills Major

How does the program work?

1. Complete an application online at: bit.ly/YRDSBSHSMapp 2. Select courses assuming that you’re in SHSM. 3. Check your GAPPS email for an email with the completed application. 4. Print the completed application and have your parent/guardian sign it. 5. Drop ofg the paper application in Guidance. 6. Check your GAPPS email for notification that you are

• ffjcially in SHSM.

7. Continue to check your GAPPS email for invitations to certifications and reach aheads (field trips)

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Specialist High Skills Major

How does the program work?

1. Indicate interest in My Pathway Planner at any time.

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College Delivered Dual Credit

• For Grade 11 and 12 students.
• Students take college or apprenticeship courses and earn

both a high school AND college credit ▫ Usually a 3 hour evening course once a week

• Course taken at a college campus with other high school

students.

• Receive all the college perks - library access, fitness

centre access, etc.

• The YRDSB will cover all transportation costs to and

from the college!

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College Delivered Dual Credit

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Grade 11 and 12 students with strong independence skills
• Students facing significant challenges in completing

graduation requirements ▫ Disengaged (e.g. absences) and/or underachieving OR

• Students seeking clarity around pathway choice

▫ Police Standards, Baking, Make Up Applications OR

• Students pursuing apprenticeship (OYAP)

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College Delivered Dual Credit

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College Delivered Dual Credit

• Centennial College
• Fleming College
• Georgian College
• Seneca College
• George Brown College
• Humber College

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College Delivered Dual Credit

I might be the target audience! Now what?

1. Check out the Dual Credit courses ofgered on the YRDSB website. 2. Confirm that a course interests you. Pay attention to semester and timing. 3. Select “Dual Credit” in your My Pathway Planner 4. Make a guidance appointment with Mr. Kumar 5. Complete the online application to offjcially register for dual credit. Return paperwork to Mr. Kumar.

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CHOOSING YOUR COURSES

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Log into My Pathway Planner

https://mypathwayplanner.yrdsb.ca

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Click on “Graduation Indicator” to see your earned and planned courses.

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Done! Beautiful! Study hall?

Alerts to Consider

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• Missing

prerequisite

• Not enough

courses selected

• Not enough

alternatives selected

• Duplicate course

selected

Alerts to Consider

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Errors Show Up in Red

Student Comments

• If there is sound reason for proceeding with

submission WITH THE ALERT, you are REQUIRED to leave a comment to explain (e.g. summer school)

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ONLY leave a comment if you have a red alert

REVIEW - THERE’S NO GOING BACK

Once you press “SUBMIT”, you LOCK your course selection and can no longer go back to make changes.

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Sign-Ofg Sheet Submission

Submit to your homeroom teacher by February 26.

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Choose Once, Choose Wisely

• Courses are created and teachers hired

based on student course selection. ▫ Course requests determine the number of classes created for a subject

• The best chance to get what you want is

between now and April.

• Select courses purposefully – including your

alternatives.

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Choose Once, Choose Wisely

• All classes have fixed maximums

▫ There is limited flexibility to switch courses

• nce the timetable is set in September.
• Course changes may only be made for sound

educational reasons in September

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Next Steps

COURSE SELECTION BEGINS: ▫ Wednesday, February 12 LUNCH DROP-INS ▫ February 6 - February 14 COURSE SELECTION MUST BE COMPLETE BY: ▫ Monday, February 24 “SIGN-OFF” SHEET DUE IN HOMEROOM BY: ▫ Wednesday, February 26 (earlier is preferred!) COURSE VERIFICATION - LAST CALL FOR CHANGES ▫ April

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