COURSE SELECTION AND PATHWAYS

PLANNING

Course Selection Considerations

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements

• Post-Secondary pathway requirements

• Personal interests, strengths and needs

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Students must earn 30 credits

(18 compulsory and 12 optional credits)9 optional credits) 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) 1 credit in French as a second language 3 credits in mathematics 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 1/2 credit in civics and 1/2 credit in career studies

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Group 1: One additional credit in English, OR French as a

Second Language, OR a Native language, OR a classical or an international language, OR Social Sciences and the Humanities, OR Canadian and World Studies OR Guidance and Career Education OR Cooperative education

Group 2: One additional credit in Health and Physical Education, OR the Arts, OR Business Studies, OR French as a Second Language, OR Cooperative Education

Group 3: One additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) OR Technological Education, OR French as a Second Language, OR Computer Studies, OR Cooperative Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) In addition to the 30 credits the OSSD requires 40 hours of community service Successful completion of the Grade 10

literacy test (OSSLT)

To check on credit accumulation and attendance history online visit http://info.hdsb.ca/sis/Login.aspx

(student number and birth date is required…see the pink information sheet for more on the Student Information System web resource)

Types of CoursesIn Grade 9 and 10 there are three types of courses…

All compulsory courses are offered with a choice between Applied and Academic programming

• Applied (P) – courses designed for students best suited to hands-on learning with a focus on practical application

• Academic (D) – courses designed for students best suited to theoretical and/or independent learning

Elective courses are offered as Open programs

• Open (O) – courses are designed for all grade appropriate students, no pre-requisite required

Types of CoursesIn Grades 11 and 12 there are five types of courses…

• Workplace (W) –courses are designed with an emphasis on workplace applications and prepare students for a variety of direct entry careers and training programs

• College (C) – courses are designed for entry into certificate and diploma college programs

• University/College (M) – courses are designed for entry into certificate, diploma, and degree programs at colleges and universities (often require pre-requisite courses in previous grades)

• University (U) - courses are designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs (often require pre-requisite courses in previous grades)

• Open (O) – courses are designed for all grade appropriate students, no pre-requisite required

Course Codes

ADA 2O4

course type

curriculum/subject area

grade

specialized instruction

WORKFor more information on school to career programs and opportunities visit, schooltocareer.ca

Pathways Requirements

APPRENTICESHIPS

• Grade 12 College (C) Math and/or Physics is often required for admission to apprenticeships and OYAP

• Additional information and application assistance in PCC

APPRENTICESHIPFor more information on OYAP and apprenticeships visit, apprenticesearch.com

Pathways Requirements

COLLEGE

• May require prerequisite (C), (M), or (U) Grade 11 & 12 courses

• Degree granting programs require six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

• Be sure to check individual schools & programs for specific requirements

COLLEGETo research and apply to Ontario colleges visit, ontariocolleges.ca

Pathways RequirementsUNIVERSITY

• Requires 6 Grade 12 (U) and (M) courses including English

• Admission averages vary by program and school

• University programs require prerequisite Grade 12 courses (some with as many as five specified courses)

• Be sure to check individual schools & programs for specific requirements

UNIVERSITIESTo research programs at all Ontario universities visit, electronicinfo.ca

Additional Considerations

Be realistic, recognize your strengths and needs

Past performance is an indicator of future performance

Talk with teachers

Consult contacts in desired profession

Use myblueprint.ca/halton

Visit careercruising.com (user id: Halton password: 13510)

IRHS Course Selection Process• Students complete online course selections at

www.myblueprint.ca/halton. You will need to know your OEN number that is on both your student card &report card.

• Senior students received, a course selection worksheet and a course selection ‘Tips’ page in period 1 classes

• Period 2 Counsellors will be visiting to assist students with their course selection

• Course selections MUST be completed by Friday, Feb. 21

• Course selections directly determine staffing, course offerings, class sizes and the 2014/2015 timetable

Students and parents are invited to consult PCC for assistance

Course Selection for Grade 10Refer to the course selection worksheet

• Students entering Grade 10 must select English, History, Science, Math, and the two half credit courses Civics and Careers

• English, Math, Science, and History are offered as both Academic (D) and Applied (P) programs

• Students entering Grade 10 have three elective course choices

• French Immersion students entering Grade 10 must select Immersion French as one of their three elective course choices.

Course Selection for Grade 10Exploration Education – Grade 10 Boys & Girls

IRHS is excited to offer a half day activity based program for Grade 10 students. Participating students will earn two credits in a small group, experiential learning environment.

Ideal candidates are Grade 10 students (for the 2013/2014 school year) who:

want/need active participation in their school day enjoy ‘hands-on’ experiences outside the classroom would benefit from greater involvement in our school and wider

community

This is provided as a package under PPZ30M or PPZ3OF worth two credits

See a PCC counsellor for more information!

Course Selection for Grade 11Refer to the course selection worksheet

• Students entering Grade 11 must select English, offered as both College (C) and University (U) programs

• Students entering Grade 11 must select Math, offered as Workplace (E), College (C), College/University (M) and University (U) programs

• Students entering Grade 11 have up to six additional elective course choices

• French Immersion students entering Grade 11 will select Immersion French as one of their elective course choices.

Math Curriculum Pathways

Course Selection for Grade 12

Refer to the course selection worksheet

• Students entering Grade 12 must select English which is offered as both College (C) and University (U) programs

• Students entering Grade 12 have up to seven additional elective course choices

• In Grade 12 most students will take only six credits to meet the 30 credit OSSD requirement

• French Immersion students entering Grade 12 will select Immersion French as one of their elective course choices

Course Selection for Grade 12

Refer to the course selection worksheet

• Grade 12 students who are not returning to IRHS must choose “Not Returning” as their online course selection for the following school year.

• Grade 12 students who wish to return to IRHS must select a minimum of six courses for a full year OR three/four courses for semester 1 only

SHSM ‘Shazaam’ Programs

Business - SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)• Includes a bundle of courses in the business sector,

experiential learning and specialized training/certification

• Students receive a SHSM diploma at graduation

Visual Arts & Design – SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)

• Includes a bundle of courses in the visual art sector, experiential learning and specialized training/certification

• Students receive a SHSM diploma at graduation

Graduate Certificates

French Immersion Certificate• French Immersion students receive the Certificate of

Immersion Studies in recognition of their 10 high school immersion credits

HDSB Business Certificate• Students who graduate having earned 6 business

courses receive the HDSB Business certificate

Regional ProgramsSpecialized programming opportunities available to

all HDSBHigh school students

Includes:• Trailhead (Grade 10)• Bronte Creek (Grades 11/12)• OYAP programs (Grades 11/12)• SHSM programs (Grades 11/12)• International Baccalaureate (IB) (Grades 9 – 12)• eLearning online course offerings (Grades 11/12)

Additional information available in PCC and in the IRHS

program book (online at irhs.ca)

2014/15 Course Additions• HFC3M1 Food and Culture

• HSG3M1 Gender Studies

• HFA4C1 Nutrition and Health

• HSE4M1 Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice

• NDA3M1 Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada

• TGI4M1 Communications Technology – Interactive New Media & Animation

• TGV3M1 Communication Technology – TV, Video, Movie

2013/14 Online Only Course Options• AMM3MO Music and Computers

• SVN3MO Environmental Science

• NBV3EO/NVB3CO Native Studies

• SVN3MO Environmental Science

• PPZ3OO Health for Life

• GWL3OO Designing Your Future

• CGR4MO Environment and Resource Management

• CPW4UO Canadian and World Politics

• SES4UO Earth and Space Science

• SCH4CO Chemistry

• TGV3MO Video & Movie Production

Additional courses are also available online. See back of the new courses letter

For more information please visit the PCC office to speak with a counsellor

Remember…• Course selections must be completed

online by Friday, February 21st, 2014

• Review OSSD requirements each year

• Consult PCC for assistance as needed

ONLINE COURSE SELECTION

www.myBlueprint.ca/halton/

MYBLUEPRINT COURSE SELECTION GUIDE

Go to the Iroquois Ridge Website; on front page press

“Course selection website” OR

VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/HALTON/SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL

Trailblazersor select Iroquois Ridge High

School

Final Notes• Your student planner will be saved and you

may return to make changes AS LONG AS YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED your plan.

• The submission cut-off date is February 21st.

• Once you have submitted your selections you cannot change them unless you go to the PCC office and speak to a counsellor

• For student specific questions make an appointment in PCC with a counsellor

Thank you for coming!

Nancy AnstettMelanie SpelmanRachel Stecca

Still have questions?

Please call PCC to book an appointment with a counsellor