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Excellence with Program Preparation for Students Entering Character Grades 11 & 12 in Success with September 2013 Support Pathways and Course Types Diploma Requirements Full Time Student Status Full Disclosure
Program Preparation for Students Entering Grades 11 & 12 in September 2013
Excellence with Character Success with Support
18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test 40 hours of Community Involvement
4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade) 1 Credit in French as a Second Language 3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12) 2 Credits in Science 1 Credit in Canadian History 1 Credit in Canadian Geography 1 Credit in the Arts 1 Credit in Health and Physical Education 0.5 Credit in Civics & 0.5 credit in Career Studies (grade 10) Plus………..
Plus:
Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Native Language/Studies, or a Classical or an International Language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities,
Education (including Learning Strategies), or Co-operative Education*
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Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Drama), or French as a Second Language or Co-operative Education* Gr Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (grades 9-12), or French as a Second Language or Computer Studies or Co-operative Education*
depending on your chosen destination.
Students are required to carry a full time
course load
This means grade 9 – 11 students carry eight
courses (four each semester with no study periods)
Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six
courses (three in each semester)
Students must have earned 24 credits before
they are eligible to have a study period
Only successfully completed courses from
grades 9 and 10 appear on your transcripts
All grade 11 and 12 courses that you attempt
will appear on your transcript whether you pass them or not
Ask about the full disclosure date at summer
school, night school, or e-learning school if you plan to drop a course and avoid full disclosure
C – College Destination E – Workplace Destination M – University/College Destination U – University Destination O – Open
require you to have successfully completed ENG4C in addition to a mix of C, M, & U type courses, not just Open courses.
semester one, they will look at your overall mark for Grade 11 ENG3C.
to their institution.
complete 6 grade 12 courses with a ‘4M’ or a ‘4U’ code.
75%.
programs and to College Degree programs.
their institution.
prerequisites in addition to the ECSS Course Calendar under the Guidance link of the Emily Carr website. Some examples are:
Code Course Prerequisite MDM4U University Data Management MCF3M or MCR3U TDJ4M University/College Design Technology TDJ3M SPH4C College Physics SNC2P CHY4U University The West and the World ENG3U AWQ4M University/College Photography AWQ3M
ESSENTIALS PATHWAY Grade 9 Essential Grade 10 Essential Grade 11 Workplace (E) Grade 12 Workplace (W)
Office on how to apply and for deadline dates or speak to your Guidance Counsellor
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Official Advanced Placement Course Title:
It is run as two courses at ECSS:
Grade
de 12 MHF4 F4UE E Advan dvanced ed Function ions
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ade e 12 MCV4UE UE Cal alcul ulus us an and V d Vec ectors
These two courses must be taken consecutively in the same
school year.
AP Preparation:
Grade 11 MCR3U2 Functions (Pre-AP)
A very high standing in the previous University /
Academic level course.
Consultation with a math teacher during the
course selection process.
Students are challenged by the in-depth study of subject matter at the university level in a team-oriented environment with similarly motivated peers.
They have the opportunity to experience the demands of university curriculum and, for those who qualify, to receive advanced standing or equivalent credits at participating universities in Canada and around the world.
AP courses give students a head start at university as a familiarity with the university-level material will ease the transition to post-secondary education. *
Better equips students to manage the rigours of a highly demanding first year undergraduate program.*
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ld my chil ild d expect ct to r
ceiv ive a lo lower ma mark rk in in an AP AP co course be beca cause th the ma materia ial l is is mo more chall llengin ging? ?
No. They are still evaluated based on the
standards of the Ontario Curriculum. AP students will write the same school examination papers as their peers.
Wh What t exact ctly ly ma makes th the AP AP co cour urses s di different? nt?
The pacing of the AP courses is significantly
quicker as more material is covered in the same amount of time
The Advanced Functions course content is
completed by November in order to accommodate the extra Calculus material covered in the AP Curriculum
Ca Can my chil ild d ta take th the Grade de 11 AP AP-prep co cour urse and d th then de deci cide de n not t t to t
the G Grade de 12 co course?
Yes. This is actually quite a common occurrence.
What t mark rks do th the univer ersitie sities s revie iew? w? Do th they know w th that t my child ld has ta taken n an AP course? e?
The universities will only see the mark that appears on the Ontario Secondary report card for the corresponding
to receive advanced standing or equivalent credits at a university, it is up to you to decide whether or not to submit this information. You may wish to indicate that you have taken the Grade 12 courses at the AP level on a supplementary application piece if applicable.
Is th there a separat ate AP AP exam? m?
Yes. This exam takes place in early May and is
set and evaluated by members of the American College Board. This mark does not in any way effect your Ontario Curriculum course mark. AP exam results are usually mailed in early July.
High School students can take a College course and earn a high school credit at the same time!
Who is taking dual credit courses?
Senior students who:
high school
What’s in it for you?
career.
to you.
So how does this work?
week at a college in the afternoon (1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 start times).
students.
receive both the college credit and a high school elective credit.
What will my timetable look like?
high school schedule. Possibilities include:
appropriate fit
Courses for Semester Two
Seneca College
Communications(full)
Growth
Centennial College (Progress)
Georgian College (Barrie)
Fleming College (Lindsay)
Resource Studies
Student Support and Services
Who do I call to confirm my registration and answer my questions?
Shelley MacDougall Regional Dual Credit Teacher shelley.macdougall@yrdsb.edu.on.ca 416-909-1607
Community Service
Child and Youth Care Criminal Justice Studies
Design
Industrial Design Interior Design
Media
Creative Advertising Film and Media Production Journalism Public Relations
Arts
Contemporary Music
Business
Accounting e-Business Marketing Fashion Management Finance Human Resources Management International Business Management Marketing Supply Chain Management Hospitality and Tourism Management International Development Paralegal Studies
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Pre-Enrollment Advising
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Contact us:
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Co-operative Education is a credit
granting, planned learning experience that integrates classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace.
Programming is based on a partnership
between the school and a business or community organization.
2 credits (AM or PM) 4 credits (AM and PM)
6 credits;
3 – “4U” Grade 12 credits 3 Co-op credits
20 weeks duration
four weeks of February preparation in York Region thirteen weeks of March to May placement in
Ecuador
three weeks of June debriefing in York Region
work placements in the fields of: agriculture, animal care, education, health care, small business or social work
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is
a „hands-on‟ program for students who enjoy „learning by doing‟ and want to train as apprentices in one of the skilled trades.
2 credits (AM or PM) *4 credits (AM and PM)
Accelerated OYAP
Grade 12, Semester 2 4 credits towards OSSD + Level 1 Apprenticeship
Test st drive e a career er to see if this really is the „right‟ career choice
for him/her? Co-op is an opportunity to learn about the job in a realistic way.
Develop elop emp mplo loyabi ability lity skills while working one-on-one with a co-
worker in a program designed to meet their needs, interests and strengths.
Gain experience erience in a meaningful, relevant “real” work
experience.
Preparat ration ion for post-seco second ndary y option
Portfolios
Applications
Supplementary Applications
Interviews
Reference Letters
Benefits for students include:
developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes through hands-on
experience;
exploring a career in order to make informed educational and
career decisions;
developing maturity and self-confidence; strengthening employability skills; gaining valuable work experience; developing networking opportunities; earning credits towards your OSSD; completing the program requirements of the Specialist High Skills
Major;
preparation for entry into post-secondary institutions.
Students must:
be at least 16 years of age; have completed sixteen credits towards
their OSSD prior
demonstrate responsibility, motivation,
commitment, and the willingness to learn in an adult workplace environment.
Students:
select appropriate course codes on Career Cruising in February;
attend a pre-course interview with the Community Based Education Department to determine program suitability and placement options. Interviews will be arranged by the Community Education Department in April/May.
submit required documentation. An application and reference forms will be provided at the Co-op interview. A recent resume must also be included in the application package. Where a student’s readiness or commitment is not sufficiently evident nt, , his or her ac acce ceptance nce into to the co co-opera rati tive e educ ucat ation
program m may be defer ferred red un until the requi uireme ements nts ar are met.
Offere red d to G to Gra rade 11 and 12 s students: nts: Business SHSM or Health Care SHSM This s opportunit nity y is open to al to all pathways Apprenticeship College University Workplace
SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness
FOCUSED LEARNING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness
Grade 12 credits;
training courses;
within the sector;
student‟s post-secondary destination of choice;
document development of Essential Skills & work habits in Co-op.
University Visits, College Visits, Training Facility Visits 4 Major Courses, 2 Co-op Credits, Related Courses with Contextualized Content Field Trips and Guest Speakers First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, and more…. Thinking, Problem Solving, Computer Use, Numeracy…
SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness
SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness
student.
the Guidance office and return it by the deadline of February 19th, 2013.
application after which students will be invited to an interview.