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Moving to Grade 11

Port Credit Secondary School Peel District School Board

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Pathways to Opportunity

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The Pathways

 Students in Ontario have many options

for post secondary training.

 They can choose from 28 colleges, 20

universities, over 140 apprenticeship

• pportunities and on the job training

programs.

The Apprenticeship Pathway

• a “hands-on” training program that has existed

for 1,000’s of years

• one of Ontario’s best kept secrets of

post-secondary training

• www.apprenticesearch.com

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 Community college programs provide a valuable combination of academic and practical/technical skills training for a specific career  There are almost 600 programs to choose from at Ontario’s community colleges, including Business, Biomedical Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering Technology, Paramedic, and Social Worker  Colleges now offer Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and articulation agreements with Universitites  www.ontariocolleges.ca

The College Pathway

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 University programs provide theoretical academic training  www.electronicinfo.ca  In general, there are 5 main types of programs at most universities:

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

The University Pathway

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The Workplace Pathway

 There are many viable entry-level job opportunities for students who have completed their OSSD and have workplace experiences. Students who are fast-tracking into the workforce/community directly after high school should:

• work with guidance, community-based education,

subject teachers, employment centres to create a personal portfolio (resume, cover letters, letters of reference, successes, etc.) to present to prospective employers, and,

• be aware that cooperative education is an important

component of workplace preparation.

Remember we are all going to work but we enter the workforce at different times in our lives!

Not sure which path to take? Not sure where you want to end up?

√ Start here! myBlueprint.ca/peel √ Explorations Activity More Resources! www.hrsdc.gc.ca Human Resources Canada http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtml Can Learn www.rotary.org Rotary Youth Exchange www.forces.ca Canadian Forces www.monster.ca and www.workopolis.ca Job Search Sites

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Many employment sectors have a full range of training opportunities:

Social Work Child & Youth Studies Child & Youth Worker

More hands-on More conceptual

Graduate degree (Masters) University Degree (4-6 yr.) College diploma (3 yr.) Apprenticeship Certification (2-5 yr.) Child & Youth Worker

Most employment sectors have a full range

• f employment opportunities:

scientist engineer technologist technician skilled trades assistant More hands-on More conceptual

University degree (4-6 yr.) University Degree (4-6 yr.) College diploma (3 yr.) College diploma (2 yr.) Apprenticeship Certification (2-5 yr.)

skilled trades person

On the job Training (1 – 2 yr.)

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Check it out! Lots of information here

Check it out! Volunteer sheets, summer/night school information.

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COURSE TYPES

 AS WELL AS CHOOSING SPECIFIC

COURSES, YOU ALSO NEED TO CHOOSE APPROPRIATE TYPES.

 College (C)  Mixed (M)  Open (O)  University (U)

 TALK to your Parents/Teachers/Guidance

Counsellor

 LOOK at PREREQUISITES  COPIES of department reference sheets

Prerequisite courses Grade 11

English

Math

ENG3U0 MCR3U0

• MCF3M0

 ENG3C0 MBF3C0

• MEL3E0

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Pathway Chart

Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Grade 12 U Advanced Functions MHF4U Grade 12 U Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U Grade 12 C Mathematics for College Technology MCT4C Grade 12 C Foundations for College Mathematics MAP4C Grade 12 E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL4E Grade 11 U Functions MCR3U Grade 11 M Functions and Applications MCF3M Grade 11 C Foundations for College Mathematics MBF3C Grade 10 LDCC Grade 9 Foundations Applied MFM1P Grade 11 E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL3E Grade 9 LDCC Grade 10 Principles Academic MPM2D Grade 10 Foundations Applied MFM2P Grade 9 Principles Academic MPM1D

T Alternate Pathway

70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70%

Recommended Prerequisite Course Mark

PCSS MATHEMATICS

70% 70% 70% 70%

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Additional Prerequisites for Diploma

FIRST CATEGORY An additional credit in one of:

 The Arts, Business Studies, French, Health

and Physical Education, Co-op

SECOND CATEGORY

 Canadian and World Studies , a Social

Sciences and the Humanities, a 3rd language, French, a fifth English, Guidance,

• r Co-op.

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Additional Prerequisites

THIRD CATEGORY

 Senior Science, Technological Education,

French, Computer Science or Co-op.

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Cooperative Education

 Must have 16 credits and careers course  Can earn up to 2-4 credits in a semester,

summer school offers a 2 credit program

 may be registered as an apprentice and

have hours count through OYAP

Co-op

COP 2XC

 2.5 weeks in class at

start of semester

 Work Placement  In-school every other

Monday

 Career Fair

COP 4XC

 3 weeks in class at start

• f semester

 Work Placement  In-school every Monday  Career Fair

Placement Opportunities

 Computer Technician  Auto Service Technician  Cook  Personal Fitness Trainer  Esthetician  Daycare Worker  Teaching Assistant  Graphic Design  Law Clerk

• Dental Assistant
• Military Service
• Electrician
• Plumber
• Veterinarian Assistant
• Small Engine
• Technician
• Construction Labourer
• Pharmacist’s Assistant
• Studio Assistant

Dual Credits

with various local Ontario Colleges

• Earn high school credits AND college

credits at the same time

• Many opportunities available in a variety of

fields

• See your Guidance Counsellor for more

information

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In addition to 18 compulsory credits

> 12 optional credits > 40 hours of community service > pass the Provincial Literacy Test (March 2015) All grade 11 students MUST take 8 courses. If you are taking a course at summer school do not choose it on your option sheet

Regional Programs & SHSM

 You are responsible for choosing the appropriate

courses for your program to ensure you fulfill the requirements

 Speak with your Regional Program/SHSM teachers to

ensure your course plan is correct

 NEW THIS YEAR: There are separate folders in

myBlueprint for Regional Strings and SciTech courses

The Course Selection Process

• 1. Review the courses available

pcssonline.com

Student Services > Common Course Calendar > Chart Your Course

 Go to

pcssonline.com

 Click on

myBlueprint (Right

Column)

myBlueprint Account Troubleshooting, cont’d

If you...

 Forget your email address you used to sign up

for myBlueprint

 See Mrs. Ruiter in the Guidance Office for a reset

request form

 Cannot access your myBlueprint account for any

• ther reason

 See Mrs. Ruiter in the Guidance Office

Please note: Re-setting your email address can take 24-48 hours. Return to Guidance after submitting your request.

 Click on High

School Planner to begin choosing your courses

This is where you see course requirements for graduation. This is where you see your post-secondary

• pportunities

across Canada based on your course selection . This is where you view other graduation requirements and your progress.

• 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.

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. See your guidance counsellor to develop a plan.

• 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.

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.

Note: Be sure to review your course selections as you will not be able to change your selections in myBlueprint once submitted.

1. Please print the Course Verification Form / Sign- Off Sheet in myBlueprint.

• 2. Have your

Parent/ Guardian sign the form and return the form to your Homeform Teacher before Feb 6th.

Plan, plan, plan and then SUBMIT!

 Students are responsible for going to

myBlueprint.ca/peel and choosing their courses

 Verification forms are due in Sem.1 or Sem.2

Homeform before February 6th

 Courses only run with sufficient enrollment  Once a course is full, students will be placed

• n a waiting list based on time and date of

final submission

Questions?

 Visit the Department Course Fair at

Lunch on Tues. Dec.9th in the Auditorium Hallway

 Speak to your teachers  Speak to your parents/guardians  Speak to your peers

Still Have Questions?

“Drop-in” to Guidance at Lunch:

• Wed. Dec.10th & Tues. Dec.16th

No appointments needed! Guidance Counsellors will be available for appointments regarding Course Plans in January A-G Ms Boston H-O Ms Fullerton P-Z Ms Kearns

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Post Secondary Preparation

 RESEARCH, RESEARCH……..  Ontario College Fair  Ontario University Fair  Career Library in Guidance  Research on line  www.makingmyway.ca

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Opening Doors

 When you choose courses for secondary

school, it is important that you do some honest self assessment, matching your ability with your interests and aptitudes.

 When we choose courses based on a

concern about “closing doors” we are suggesting that the door locks behind us. There are many pathways to the destination they dream of!

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School Work College Apprenticeship University International Travel/Educ’n Private Training

Pathways to Opportunity

Which path will you choose?

REMEMBER!

Jan.5th myBlueprint is ENABLED for submission of next year course plans Feb.6th Course Plan Verification sheets due to your homeform teacher