AGE Grade 10 Assembly

1. Individual Pathway Plan (IPP)

2. Course Selection 2018/2019

(My Pathway Planner)

3. Grade 10 - Things to Consider

Course Selection: “My Pathway Planner”www.yrdsb.ca or ww.yrdsb.ca/schools/thornhill.ss

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Student Account “Home”

Explore all the Resources!

Learn about yourself with self assessment activities!

Plan your High School Years!

Learn about Colleges, Universities, Apprenticeships

Build Your Resume, Cover Letter!

Plan Your Finances

How to Choose Courses:

Click “High School” to Choose Courses

Track you courses and credits!

Tracks your credits towards graduation!

SHSM: Show your interest (Grd 10s) or track your progress (Grds 11s/12s)

Based upon your course, what pathways are open to you!

Literacy Requirement

Track you Community Hours!

Course Descriptions

Descriptions under the “Courses Tab”

Add courses to your High School Plan.

Click on + Course to select from courses at your school.

Click on the box to add a course!

“Complete and Submit Courses”Click here to review after completing

Must submit a minimum of 2 alternatives

You must complete a minimum of 8 courses.

* After school Music Repertoire courses can be added as 9th “Add Course”

Adding Afterschool Music Repertoire coursesStep 1: Complete selection of ALL 8 courses

Step 2: “Add Course” box will then appear at the bottom.

Click “Add Course”

Step 3: “Repertoire” box will then appear.

Click and choose course under

“Music Repertoire” folder

Watch For Alerts……..

** Please see your guidance counsellor if you having an issue submitting your course

1. Review your courses

3. After review, SUBMIT!

You can submit after Feb 11th,

2019

2. If you plan to take summer school or would like to leave a note, please add it here (OPTIONAL)

Print, parent or guardian signature and hand-in to

homeroom teacher

Deadline is

February 22nd!(DON’T MISS IT!)

“Look Fors” when Adding a Course(s)Check that you are choosing the correct Grade and Level: • Eg. ENG1P1- Grade 9 APPLIED English

Some courses can be chosen as “Packaged Courses”:

• MCF3M1 and MCT4C1(Note: These courses can be chosen separately or as a Package)

GRADE 10…Things to consider• CO-OP• Pathway Planning/ Post-Secondary Goals• U.S. College preparation – SATs/ACTs• Community Involvement• Scholarships• AP courses• SHSM• Summer School

Choosing your Grd 11 Math Pathway…• What level Math is needed for your goals?• You can take “MDM4U1” from “M” level in grade 11• If “MHF4U1” is needed for your post-secondary

goal, you can take the “MCR3U1” level or consider: “MCF3M1” and “MCT4C1”(Offered as Packaged courses to MHF4U1 Pathway in My Blueprint)

** Please speak to you Math Teacher about what pathway would be most appropriate for you?

A Reminder of Post-Secondary Research Tools

www.ontariocolleges.ca

www.electronicinfo.ca

www.ontransfer.ca

WHAT IS IT?• This specialized program that

allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements for the OSSD.

TSS offers 2 SHSM Programs:1. Health &Wellness2. Sports

WHO IS IT FOR?

“Health and Wellness”:Students interested in pursuing a field related to Health and Wellness have a strong interest in science, physical education and/or social sciences programs.

“Sports”Students interested in pursuing a field related to Sports will have a strong interest in business, law, communication technology, physical education and/or English.

Benefits to Students

• Career focussed learning• Amazing reach-ahead and

learning opportunities!• Exploration, identification,

and refinement of career pathways

• Improved post-secondary prospects

SHSM Recognition

HOW TO APPLY FOR SHSM?

Indicate your interest in SHSM by clicking “Learn More” Under the SHSM Planner. Then indicate if you are interested in “Health & Wellness” or “Sports”.

Advanced Placement

Pre-Advanced Placement (Gr.11)

• The following courses are offered in Pre-AP: – Biology– Chemistry– Physics– Computer Science– Mathematics– Economics– English

AP Admission - 2 Step Process• Admission to Pre-AP courses is

based upon teacher recommendation.• Steps to apply:

1. Choose the Pre-AP course 2. Complete and submit the

supplementary application by Friday, March 8th (available in Guidance)YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH STEPS!

Remember…

• If you miss the deadline to submit your Course Selection, you may lose priority if there is no room in a requested course.

• You must submit by • February 22nd, 2019

Questions

Supports

TSS Spaces & Supports ● Room 111 Periods 3&4

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

● Learning Commons

Information, Activities & Resources on Mindfulness

Thank You and

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