www.myBlueprint.ca • Used by LKDSB Grade 7 – 12 students for: • Career Planning • Secondary School Course Selections • Post-secondary Research • Goal Setting • Resume Building
High School Planner This section helps students plan their course selections and submit the information for approval. It also shows: • A student’s previously completed courses and marks. • Allows students to plan future years and develop a pathway through high school. • myBP recommends pathway options for students based on their course selections.
Course Calendar • All of our 2019/20 course offerings are loaded into myBP. • Students are prompted to input the appropriate compulsory courses during course selections. • Compulsory courses are specific to the student’s grade level. • Our GLSS Course Calendar can also be viewed on our website or find a hardcopy in our Student Services office. • Copies available tonight as well. https://www.lkdsb.net/Secondary/CourseCalendar/Pages/GLSS.a spx
Course Selection • Once students have selected their courses they submit their information through myBP. • Students have one more chance to review their selections before the process is finalized. • myBP will notify the student of any issues or errors with their submission. • Once a student finalizes their choices they will need to see a guidance counsellor to make any changes. • Course selections are closed this year on Thursday, March 7, 2019 . • A Parent Approval Sheet will be sent home after March Break for parents to review and sign.
Students selecting courses for Grade 10 • Important points to consider: – Students have 5 compulsory courses to take in grade 10: • English, Math, Science, History and Careers/Civics – Students will choose 3 elective courses: • See our Course Calendar for options – Opportunities for students to consider: • Specialist High Skills Major designations • Dual Credits • Cooperative Education (Co-op) • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) • Military Co-op
Students selecting courses for Grade 11 • Important points to consider: – Students have 2 compulsory courses to take in grade 11: • English and Math – Students will choose 6 elective courses: • See our Course Calendar for options – Students need to confirm they have earned the required prerequisite courses. – Students should also research and build a high school plan that includes the necessary required courses for admission into their post-secondary program of choice: • www.einfo.ca – University Research • www.ontariocolleges.ca – College Research
Students selecting courses for Grade 12 • Important points to consider: – Students have 1 compulsory course to take in grade 12: • English – Students will choose 7 elective courses: • See our Course Calendar for options – It is very important for students to confirm that they are meeting their graduation requirements: • 30 credits, Literacy requirement (OSSLT), 40 hours of community involvement. – To be eligible for an Ontario University, students must have a minimum of six grade 12 “U” or “M” level credits. Students must also confirm they have all required courses for their post-secondary program choices.
eLearning • Many of our senior courses listed on our course calendar are available to students through e-learning. • Students complete readings, assignments, tests and exams all on-line with the direction and guidance of a qualified teacher. • Successful students will need to be self-motivated with good organizational and time management skills. • A student’s e -learning course would take the place of a class on their timetable. • Students are required to log into their course daily for attendance purposes. • A major benefit to students is the flexibility to complete their work from any location with internet access. Students may also choose to complete their class work during non-traditional school hours.
Pathways
APPRENTICESHIP:
How do you become an apprentice? • Quick way to get started in one’s work life. • Find an employer in the Skilled Trades and learn the job under the supervision of a journeyperson. • For most trades you work for a year, then switch to studying in-class for eight to 12 weeks, either full or part time. It takes between two and five years including two or three in-class sessions to complete an apprenticeship. • After the apprentice completes the required # of hours or demonstrations of skill and schooling, they can then write a certification exam to become a licensed journeyperson
How do you apply to college? • Students apply to college in the fall of their Grade 12 year with the support of the school. This past year, Lambton College paid the $95 fee for every Great Lakes Secondary Student who applied. • Students go to www.ontariocolleges.ca to create their accounts and select colleges and programs in which they are qualified and interested.
Community Living Pathway Our ALLP students often participate in co-op programs and learn about the CICE program at Lambton College so that they can transition to the work of work. Community Living Sarnia is an excellent partner in this transition.
www.ouac.on.ca www.einfo.ca
How do you apply to university? • Student apply to university in the fall of their Grade 12 year with the support of the school. The application fee is $150 for three choices Additional program choices cost $50 each. • Students go to www.ouac.on.ca to create their accounts upon receipt of their PIN’s from Student Services and select their choices based on their eligibility and interest. NOTE: six grade 12 university or mixed level courses are a requirement (i.e. ENG 4U1 or ADA 4M1)
Heading to the Workplace All of our students aim to earn their O.S.S.D. and begin their adult life. If post-secondary education is not their pathway, we encourage our students to check out this or other workplace websites:
FINANCING POST-SECONDARY Students learn about ways of finding financial aid in our Grade 12 post-secondary information session in the fall. We ask all graduating students to complete a G.L.S.S. Student Profile to be considered for our school awards. More information can be found on our Board website. Students are encouraged to complete the LKDSB Scholarship/Bursary Application forms to be eligible for any LKDSB awards (available in Student Services). Additionally, students are reminded to research their post- secondary Financial Aid websites and other external agencies (www.yconic.com and www.scholarshipscanada.com).
FINANCING POST-SECONDARY (Cont.) At this time, we are advertising for the YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards – with a March 22, 2019 deadline. See: http://ymcaswo.ca/p/612/l/629/orgid/22850/t/YMCA_Events_ Media_Celebration_of_Youth We also host an OSAP information session where we bring in a Financial Aid officer. We host this annually so that students understand how to make post-secondary school a reality with supports to make it affordable. This year’s session is planned for Thursday, March 28 at 9:45 a.m. in our library. To learn more about OSAP, students can visit the website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance- program
\ Specialist High Skills Major
Specialist High Skills Major What is an SHSM? • A Ministry approved, specialized program • Allows students to focus on knowledge, skills and experiences specific to certain economic sectors • Offers industry-recognized certifications and training courses
Specialist High Skills Major • Presently we offer SHSMs in the following sectors: • * Construction * Transportation * Horticulture * Arts & Culture * Health & Wellness
Specialist High Skills Major Major Components: The framework for the Specialist High Skills Major has five required components: 1. A bundle le of 8 - 10 credits ts in grade 11 and grade 12 (including a two-credit co-op) 2. Sector-re recogn ogniz ized ed certi tific ications ations and training courses 3. Experien ientia tial l learning ing activit vities ies (co-op) within the sector 4. “Reach Ahead” experiences in the area of the student’s postsecondary destination of choice 5. Develop elopme ment nt of essential ential ski kills lls and work habits required in the sector, with use of the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) for purposes of documentation
Specialist High Skills Major 1. Bundled Credits: a) Four r grade 11 & 12 credits linked to the sector • Construction could include TCJ3C, TCJ4C, TDJ3M, & TDJ4M • A&C could include AVI3M, AVI4M, ADA3M & ADA4M b) A two-credit co-op in a related field c) A grade 11 or 12 Science or Business or Social Science (depending on sector) d) Contextualized Learning Activities (CLAs) within the regular English and Math classes that make a direct connection between those subjects and the sector.
Specialist High Skills Major 2. Sector-recognized certifications and training courses • Enable students to acquire knowledge and skills related to safe work habits • Provide students with an advantage when entering the workforce • All sectors require completion of CPR Level C, Standard First Aid, and WHMIS, • In addition, each sector will have four or five more certifications specific to that sector.
Recommend
More recommend
