Todays Agenda Grade 11 Assembly 1. Individual Pathway Plan (IPP) - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Today’s Agenda Grade 11 Assembly

• 1. Individual Pathway Plan (IPP)
• 2. Course Selection 2017/2018
• 3. Student Well Being

Course Selection Individual Pathway Plan Semester 2 Grade 11 Students will work on an Individual Pathway Plan activity to further support your Course Option Selection at the start of Semester 2.

Thornhill S. S. On-line Registration Process

http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/thornhill.ss/Pages/default.aspx

Scroll Down

• Click on

Student Login Page

Go To: Choose My Courses

Select Courses

Click the + sign for compulsory and elective courses

Note: Choosing After school Courses

• To ensure that your after school courses

register correctly in Career Cruising, you MUST choose the after school courses BEFORE you choose your other elective courses.

• After school courses

include:

• AMU Band Repertoire
• AMR Vocal Repertoire

Watch For Alerts……..

Alternate Courses & Spares

Grade 11s MUST choose 2 alternate courses Grades 9 to 11 Must have 4 courses each semester Grade 12 Students with a minimum of 24 credits take at least 3 courses at TSS each semester

GRADE 11…Things to Consider

• Pathway Planning/ Post-Secondary Planning
• Community Involvement
• MAP 4C vs MCT 4C
• 6 U or M credits for University
• IDC 4O vs IDC 4U
• AP Courses
• Grade 11 marks are submitted to college/university
• Impact of repeated courses (check einfo)
• Summer school
• Dual Credits
• E-Learning Credits
• U.S. college preparation: SATs, ACTs, Athletic

Scholarships

• Scholarships 101 Information Session in Semester 2

Completing a Course in YRDSB Summer School or Private School in the Summer?

• If you are planning on completing a course this summer

you are now able to plan this in Career Cruising by using the “Maybe Summer” tab.

• By selecting a course using the “Maybe Summer” tab

this will allow another course option to be added to your planner

• This does NOT mean you have registered for YRDSB

Summer School

• You will need to register for YRDSB Summer School

in Semester 2 / Summer School Registration Info TBA in Semester 2

Completing a Course in YRDSB Summer School or Private School in the Summer?

New Courses for 2017/2018

New Course Information will be announced in the January weekly bulletin.

Submitting Courses

• Click the “SUBMIT” button to

submit the courses- starting February 13th .

• Submit by Feb 22nd!
• Print your selections and have

them signed by your parent/guardian

• Hand in course selection forms to

your Semester 2 homeroom teacher by March 1st 2017

• Keep a copy for your records

Submitting Courses

Remember…………..

• If you miss the course selection deadline, you

may lose priority if there is no room in a requested course

A Reminder of Post-Secondary Research Tools

www.ontariocolleges.ca www.electronicinfo.ca

www.ontransfer.ca

Advanced Placement

The following courses are offered in Grade 12 AP: – Biology – Chemistry – Computer Science – Advanced Functions – Calculus – English Current Grade 11 AP students are expected to continue in the program for Grade 12

AP Admission

Steps for continuation:

• 1. Choose the AP course on Career

Cruising

• 2. Complete and submit the

supplementary application.

Application Available in Guidance - submit by March 3rd

YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH STEPS!

DUAL CREDITS Take a college-delivered course and earn a high school credit at the same time!

DUAL CREDITS

➢ It is recommended that students enroll in a 2 or 4 credit co-op course at their high school in order to have a flexible timetable. ➢ Other timetabling options may be available. ➢ Speak with Guidance for more info.

Picking Dual Credit Courses on Career Cruising

• Choose a Dual Credit as an elective course.
• The holding codes for Dual Credit courses are:

YYY4X1 for one course YYY4X2 for two courses YYY4x3 for three courses YYY4X4 for four courses

• Selecting a course on Career Cruising is only the start of

the application process. Please see your guidance counsellor to review course offerings.

• Guidance will assist you with the application process.

Submitting Courses

• Click the “SUBMIT” button to

submit the courses- starting February 13th until February 24th.

• Print your selections and have

them signed by your parent/guardian

• Hand in course selection forms to

your Semester 2 homeroom teacher by March 1st 2017

• Keep a copy for your records

Remember…………..

• If you miss the course selection deadline, you

may lose priority if there is no room in a requested course

What is Mental Health?

“

• a state of well-being in which

every individual realizes his or her own potential

• can cope with the normal

stresses of life

• can work productively and

fruitfully

• is able to make a contribution

to her or his community.

How do you know when you have Positive Mental Health? Think for a moment…... What does it look like? What does it feel like?

Mental Health Continuum

• Shows what our mental health

may look like as we work to cope with stress, anxiety & life’s challenges

• We can move in both directions on

the mental health continuum

• Where we are on the mental

health continuum really depends

• n what is going on in our lives

.

Think about positive strategies you use to manage your emotions?

Examples:

• Exercise
• Listen to Music
• Go For a Walk
• Talk to a Friend

“

Stress

Mindful Breathing

Can help us manage our stress and build resiliency

Supports To Learn More

TSS Spaces

Check out:

• Cafeteria Periods 2, 3&4

Speak with the Teacher on Caf Duty for access to the Community Faith Space

• Room 111 Periods 2&3

Connect with TSS Staff members for more info on Mindfulness & Practices

• Student Support Services

Check in with your SERT in Room 109

• Guidance

Book an Appointment with your Alpha Counsellor to learn more about Mindfulness

• Learning Commons

Information, Activities & Resources on Mindfulness

Helpful Resources Outside of School

(Open: 6 PM - 2 AM Wednesday - Sunday) The Kids Help Phone Promise Our chats are anonymous and confidential. Learn more about The Kids Help Phone Promise.

Live Chat: Ontario 6pm - 2am Wednesday-Sunday

YOUTHLINE: The Youth Line is a free service for lesbian,

• If you need to know what events and supports are

• If you have a question
• If you have a concern
• Or if you just need to talk

York Rainbow Support Information, Referral & Support Line 1-888-YORK-LGBT (1-888-967-5542)

TSS Guidance Alpha

• Schuur: A-I
• Lee-Moore: J-NA
• Fremont: NE-Z

Guidance Availability

Please book an appointment with your Alpha Counsellor if you need support with:

• pathway planning
• your health and wellness
• the course selection process