Course Selection for Grade 11 Students

Timelines for Course Selection• Distribution of materials: December 2019

• Individual guidance appointments: Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

• LOCK IN BEGINS: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2020• DUE DATE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020

• Students are not allowed to be part-time (must take at least 3 courses in a semester)

• Choose at least 6 courses next year + 2 alternatives (may want to pick 8+2; it’s easier to drop a course than pick up one)

• No spares unless 24 credits achieved

• Be aware that many Grade 12 courses have prerequisites. Use to plan ahead

Grade 12 Course Selection

34 Credit Threshold• Most students will complete 30 credits in 4 years• If needed, students may earn up to 34 credits within 5 years• After secondary school, going beyond the 34 credit threshold

is possible with e-learning, night school, summer school, adult day school, etc.

• Repeated courses count twice towards the threshold• 34 credit threshold does not apply…

• if you have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)• to English as a Second Language (ESL) language courses• in the first four years of secondary school

• Grade 11• Spanish (LWSCU1)

• Grade 12• Adventures in World History (CHM4E1) • Yoga & the Art of Resiliency (IDC4O1)

What’s New

Every Other Year OfferingsDiscipline 2020-2021 2021-2022Science SNC4E1 - Science (gr 12 workplace) SVN3E1-Environmental Science (gr 11 workplace)Music AMG3O1 - Guitar Music (gr 11 open)

Canadian & World Studies

CGF3M1 - Forces of Nature: Physical Processes & Disasters (gr 11 university/college)

CGD3M1 - Regional Geography (gr 11 university/college)

Canadian & World Studies

CHM4E1 - Adventures in World History (gr 12 workplace)

CGR4E1 - Living in a Sustainable World (gr 12 workplace)

Canadian & World Studies

CHC2L1 - Canadian History Since World War 1 (gr 10 locally developed)

SSH / CWS HSE4M1 - Equity and Social Justice (gr 12 university/college)

CIA4U1 - Analysing Current Economic Issues(gr 12 university/college)

Social Sciences & Humanities

HPC3O1 - Raising Healthy Children (gr 11 open) HLS3O1 - Housing & Home Design (gr 11 open)

Social Sciences & Humanities

HNC3C1 - Understanding Fashion (gr 11 college) HNB4M1 - The World of Fashion (gr 12 university/college)

International Languages

LWSCU1 - Spanish (gr 11 open)FSF4U1 - Core French (gr 12 university)

English Language Learner courses

CHC2DL - Canadian History Since World War 1 (gr 10 academic)

CGC1DL - Issues in Canadian Geography(gr 9 academic)

English Language Learner courses

ADA2OL - Drama (gr 10 open) SNC2DL - Science (grade 10 academic)

Co-operative Education• Allows interested students the opportunity to earn credits

through experiential learning in a workplace setting• Online application to be completed in February• Interviews in March/April• Questions? Speak to guidance or Mr. Loria in Rm. 221• Examples include:

• One semester – am, pm or full day • OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program)• Accelerated OYAP• Militia co-op

Dual Credit• Allows interested students the opportunity to attend

college while still in high school• The cost of tuition, transportation, and books are

covered by the government • Students will earn both a college credit and an

associated high school credit • MUST have period 5 off or PM co-op/alt ed for travel

time • Course are often offered in the afternoon

ex/ 3:20 – 6pm one day a week

www.yrdsb.ca/dualcredits

Dual Credit Examples

• Animal Behavior• Introduction to Forensic Science• Law Enforcement Communications• Anatomy and Physiology for the

Practical Nurse• Principles of Marketing• Art & Design - Portfolio

Development• Social Psychology • Electrical Installations• Home Renovation: Safety• The Flight Attendant• Lifestyle Management

• Vehicle & Body Construction• TV News Broadcasting• Make-Up Applications• Web Design I• Fashion: Colour & Trend

Forecasting• Auto-CAD• Aeronautics• Introduction to Advertising Layout

and Design• Welding Arts

…and many more

www.yrdsb.ca/dualcredits

• Be ready to start the application process in the fall

• Be aware of admission requirements• university admission requirements• college admission requirements• apprenticeship admission requirements

• Research can begin now! Post secondary fairs occur in September - October

• March Break is a great time to visit schools!

Post Secondary Planning

• In Ontario there are approximately 3000 college programs to choose from

• You can complete a:• Certificate (1 year)• Diploma (2 years)• Advanced Diploma (3 years)• Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)

Post Secondary Planning

• Enjoys combining theoretical and technical knowledge

• Wants practical industry-related learning• Has a specific career goal / focus• May wish to enter the workforce quickly• Benefits from a more intimate learning

environment

Who should consider college?

• College Admissions www.ontariocolleges.ca• High school diploma (OSSD)

• Need grade 12 College English for most programs

• Minimum 70% average usually; many programs higher

• GENERALLY NO DIFFERENCE RECOGNIZED BETWEEN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COURSES

• Degree programs require 6 Grade 12 U/M courses as prerequisites

• Supplementary information

Post Secondary Planning

• University Admissionswww.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca• High school diploma (OSSD)

• 6 grade 12 U or M courses• minimum 70% average; many programs much higher• some programs require as many as 5 specific U courses

as prerequisites

• Supplementary information

Post Secondary Planning

• University Admissions•Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

• 12 U English; 5 other 12 U / M courses

• Pure & Applied Sciences, Engineering• 12 U English; 12 U Advanced Functions; 12 U Calculus & Vectors; 12 U Biology,

Chemistry, Physics (at least 2); 1 other 12 U / M course

• Business & Commerce• 12 U English; 12 U Math (at least 1, often 2); 4 other U / M credits

(business recommended)

• Fine & Performing Arts• 12 U English; 5 other U / M credits; audition/portfolio

Post Secondary Planning

• enjoys a classroom setting• good communication skills

• both written and oral• good time management skills• self motivated• an independent learner• teamwork oriented• analytical

Who should consider university?

• Join the Guidance department on Facebook• search Mulock Guidance Info

• Follow the Guidance department on Twitter• @mulockguidance

• Information about community involvement opportunities, graduation, scholarships, post-secondary application deadlines

Staying Informed!

• 40 hours needed to graduate• Try to get it done before grade 12 starts• Come to Guidance to make sure your

activity is eligible & get it pre-approved• Opportunities available in the guidance

office, on Facebook (Mulock Guidance Info), on Twitter (@mulockguidance), on mulock.ss.yrdsb.ca , and the weekly e-bulletin

Community Involvement

• Reinforcement – 2 weeks - for students who were unsuccessful, and are approved by the credit recovery team

• Acceleration – 4 weeks - for students who have never taken the course before, or who were unsuccessful but did not meet the criteria for credit recovery

• Sign up starting in April

Summer School Reminders

• If you would like to make changes to your Semester 2 or want help in choosing next year’s courses, you SHOULD schedule an appointment in December or January

Semester 2 Timetable Changes and Individual Course Selection

Appointments

• You decide what classes will run next year

• Course selections submitted late may mean you may not get your choice of class(es)

• Be prepared that you may not get all of your chosen courses … choose your alternates wisely

• LOCK IN BEGINS: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2020

• DUE DATE:MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Final Reminders:

Questions?