Course SelectionInformation Session

Agenda

Career Planning

Useful Websites

FAQs

PanelEnrichment, Advanced Placement & SHSM French ImmersionMath Pathways

Q & A

Graduation Requirements18 COMPULORY CREDITS

4 credits in English3 credits in mathematics 2 credits in science1 credit in Canadian history 1 credit in Canadian geography 1 credit in arts 1 credit in health and physical education 1 credit in French as a second language 0.5 credit in career studies 0.5 credit in civics

Graduation Requirements Plus one credit from each of the following groups:

1 additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native Language, or a classical/international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance education, or cooperative education1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies or French as a second language, or cooperative education1 additional credit in science (Gr.11or 12), or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies or cooperative education

In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete:12 optional credits40 hours of community involvement activitiesthe provincial literacy requirement in Grade 10

Volunteer Experience40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/124a.html

The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities.-Ontario Ministry of Education

HELP YOUR NEIGHBOURS

HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

HELP YOUR SCHOOL AND/OR OTHER SCHOOLS

EXPLORE and RESEARCHyour opportunities

Career Planning

Where Do I Look?Username: NepeanPassword: KnightsFIND YOUR CAREER: www.careercruising.com Career Cruising is designed to help your students plan their future. With exceptional assessment tools, detailed occupation profiles and comprehensive post-secondary education information, students move seamlessly through the career exploration and planning process. Each student has an individualized portfolio where they can save assessments and build their resume!

Where Do I Look?E-Info compiles information on all Ontario Universities. It provides information on programs, residences, scholarships and more!When you click on the Areas of Study Chart you can choose your desired schools and program choices and COMPARE them!FIND YOUR UNIVERSITY: www.electronicinfo.ca

Where Do I Look?FIND YOUR COLLEGE: www.ontariocolleges.ca Find out more about each of Ontarios 28 public colleges and where their campuses are located. Search from thousands of programs to find the ones that are right for you!

Where Do I Look?FIND YOUR TRADE: www.tradeability.ca

Depending on you - the type of person you are, your life-long goals, and the type of contribution you want to make, becoming a person in a skilled trade can be the gateway to a fulfilling life.

Tradeability is a single point of access for information on the skilled trades.

Think outside the cubicle!

Where Do I Look?FIND YOUR WORKPLACE: www.ottawa.johnhoward.ca/jhoyerc.html

For those Students wishing to enter directly into the Workforce after High School Graduation, The Ottawa Youth Employment Resource Centre is an Excellent Resource. Resource room open to the public (of all ages) with 11 computers.

Job postings, Employer Hiring Fairs, and career assessments are all available.

Individual employment counselling for youth between 16 and 24 years of age.

Job placement services (paid on the job training).

FIND YOUR AWARDS: www.nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com Where Do I Look?Create an account and find information on thousands of scholarships, grants and cash awards all in one place, and always up to date.

Where Do I Look?It provides a detailed snapshot of your interests and how they relate to the world of study and work. It will focus your search for professional and academic satisfaction. DEVELOP SELF AWARENESS: JVIS in Grade 11Grade 11 students are given the opportunity to complete the JVIS.

Where Do I Look?FIND A FUTURE JOB: www.jobfutures.ca Completing this quiz assists you in determining your areas of interest by helping you identify the degree to which you enjoy working with data/information, people or things; provides you with lists of occupations that match your results and enables you to explore Job Futures to obtain information about those occupations that interest you.

WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION www.careercruising.com username: nepean, password: knightshttp://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.comhttps://twitter.com/NHS_StuServiceswww.jobfutures.cawww.onwin.cawww.osca.cawww.canlearn.caWEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERSwww.edu.gov.on.ca/skills.htmlwww.tradeability.cawww.careersintrades.cawww.apprenticetrades.cawww.promotingskilledtrades.com

COLLEGEwww.ontariocolleges.cawww.gotocollege.caUNIVERSITYwww.electronicinfo.cawww.degreesindemand.cawww.oncampus.macleans.ca/education/rankingswww.schoolfinder.comSCHOLARSHIPSwww.studentawards.comwww.canlearn.cawww.scholarshipscanada.comwww.electronicinfo.cawww.millenniumscholarships.ca

Resources

FAQSIf I drop math after grade 11, can I still go to university? Do I need 90s to get into university?Yes, if you drop math after grade 11 you can still go to university. No, you do not need 90s to get into university. Post-secondary program requirements vary between institutionsresearch will be required, meet with your counsellor!How many French credits do I need to get my Immersion/Extended certificate?To complete the Bilingual Certificate you need 10 French credits. To complete the Extended French Certificate you need 7. If I change my mind, can I switch my courses after the semester begins?No guarantees! Its very difficult because space is limited due to class size restrictions. Requests can be made during the first few days of the semester. Can I change my schedule to get a different teacher or be with my friends?No

FAQSWhat happens if I fail a class?If you fail a class you have the following options: Teacher recommended Credit Recovery, E-learning Courses, Night School, or Summer School. Where can I get a tutor?Come to Student Services. We have a list of available tutors. Where can I get my community service hours?A list of approved activities is listed at www.ocdsb.ca. If an activity is not on the list, the student must obtain our principals permission for it to count. The community service hours must occur outside of normal instructional time. Come to Student Services and check our Volunteer Hours board for ideas.Im struggling with a private issue, where can I get help?You can talk with a Guidance Counsellor or Social Worker in Student Services regarding any issue. This is a confidential space, unless yourself or someone else is in danger of harm.

FAQSIf I get a really bad mark or fail a class, can I remove it from my transcript later?No. You would have to get permission to drop the course before the last drop date (five days after the midterm).otherwise it remains on your official transcript of courses (full disclosure).What happens if Im put on a waiting list for a class?Our policy is first come, first serve. When, and if, the spot opens up a counsellor will contact you to make the timetable change.What happens to my IEP when I go to University or College?Your IEP will follow you throughout your University or College career. Institutions will require a recent Psycho-educational Assessment (within 4-5 years). Every post-secondary institution has a Centre for Students with Disabilities to help. Contact them directly to ensure that your required services will be in place.If I go away for a semester on exchange, will I be behind in my credits?Not necessarily. Its a good idea to take a reach ahead summer school course to make up the difference.

Course Selections : TimelinesStudent Presentations: February 13-15thCourse Information Evening: Feb.12thCourse Selections Due: March 1stDeadline for Course Changes: May 3rd Timetable is built for 2013-14: mid-May

FAQS

FrenchEnrichmentMathPanel Discussion

Nepean High School strives for excellence in education, providing enriching opportunities for all students to develop passion and commitment. Whether this be in curricular activities or extracurricular activities, participation in enriching experiences develops a life-long mindset and drive to excel. Nepean offers formal enriched and Advanced Placement courses, as well as a wide range of embedded enrichment experiences in courses and extracurricular activities designed to enhance the various interests and learning needs of our student body.Enrichment OpportuntiesDrama: Childrens Theatre, Cappies, MusicalsClubs and VolunteeringMusic EnsemblesMath, Science, and French ContestsAthletic TeamsEnrichment at UniversitiesInternational Field TripsIntegrated CoursesKnightwatch Newspaper and YearbookCo-operative EducationHosting International Students and TeachersParticipation in International Research

Enrichment

Enrichedsame curriculum, same final exam as academic coursemove quicker through the curriculumthis is for exceptional students with a keen interest in a particular subjectStudents considering an Enriched course must have strength in the chosen subject area(s) and may be required to complete a challenge test. work is different, not more homeworkteacher adds activities which enhance instructionEnriched Coursestheoretical with greater depth of coveragePlacementbased on achievementand merit

Enrichment

AP at Nepean H.S.Started in 2004-2005Students may take courses in grades 11 and 12 to prepare for AP exams in:BiologyCalculus AB Chemistry English European HistoryFrench Language Physics

EnrichmentPlacementbased on:AchievementMeritPSAT

How does AP work?Students takes AP courses in grades 11 and 12 that include additional course material to prepare them for the AP exam, usually written in May of the grade 12 year.AP exams test material that has similarities with first year university courses. Students who excel in grades 9 and 10 who are looking for a challenge may consider selecting AP courses in grade 11. Students are advised to complete the PSAT test in their grade 10 year which gives an indication of potential success in AP exams.Following the mid-term report in April, counsellors will review student achievement and PSAT scores to identify AP course participants.

Enrichment

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS TAKE AP?1.Enrichment & Challenge2.Enhancement of Individual Strengths3. Active learners4. A step ahead at University 5. Advanced Placement/Credit/increased options at University6.Admissions Process OUAC Application form: HAVE YOU ALREADY WRITTEN OR DO YOU INTEND TO WRITE AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM BY JUNE OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR?AP courses are recognized by 90% of post secondary institutions in North America 7.International Recognition AP courses are recognized in over 600 universities in 45 countries around the world.

Enrichment

Enrichment

Pathways (Math)Academic EnrichedMPM1DEAcademicEnrichedMPM2DEMath for Work and Everyday LifeMEL3E

AppliedMFM2PApplied MFM1PFunction ApplicationsMCF3MFoundations for College MathMBF3C

Foundations for College MathMAP4C

Math of Data ManagementMDM4U AP Calculus and VectorsMCV4UR Pre APFunctionsMCR3U7EssentialMAT1LEssentialMAT2LWork and Everyday LifeMEL4EAcademicMPM1DAcademicMPM2DFunctionsMCR3UAdvanced FunctionsMHF4U Calculus and VectorsMCV4U 9101112AP - Advanced FunctionsMHF4UR Math for College TechnologyMCT4CMath

Nepean Math Pathways9 10Academic EnrichedMPM1DEAcademicEnrichedMPM2DE

AppliedMDM2PApplied MDM1PEssentialMAT1L

EssentialMAT2LAcademicMPM1D

AcademicMPM2Dgr. 9gr.10+ 70%+ 80%+ 75%Math

Nepean Math Pathways10 11AcademicEnrichedMPM2DEMath for Everyday LifeMEL3E

AppliedMDM2PFunction ApplicationsMCF3MFoundations for College MathMBF3C

Pre APFunctionsMCR3UrEssentialMAT2LAcademicMPM2D

FunctionsMCR3Ugr.10gr.11+ 75%+ 80%+ 70%Data ManagementMDM4U + 75%Math

Nepean Math Pathways11 12Math for Everyday LifeMEL3E

Function ApplicationsMCF3MFoundations for College MathMBF3C

Foundations for College MathMAP4C

Math of Data ManagementMDM4U AP CalculusMHF4Ur

MCV4Ur Pre APFunctionsMCR3UrWork and Everyday LifeMEL4EFunctionsMCR3UAdvanced FunctionsMHF4U Calculus and VectorsMCV4U gr.11gr.12+ 80%+ 75%+ 75%Math

French ImmersionFrench Immersion CertificateNepean students who pursue French Immersion certification are expected to take at least 10 courses from the Immersion course offerings between grades 9 12 (four compulsory French Language courses and six other courses taught in French). Other than the compulsory French Language course, students have a variety of courses to choose from in Science, Social Science and Humanities. Nepeans Immersion program is exceptionally strong, and a number of our students also write the AP French exam at the grade 11 or 12 level, participate in the Board wide Concours dart oratoire and the Concours de franais which is jointly sponsored by the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.

A certificate in Extended French may also be granted if the student has successfully completed the sequence of four French language courses and three other courses taught in French.French

French ImmersionDelf (Diplme dtudes en langue franaise)For the past four years, Nepean students have been taking full advantage of this great opportunity that the OCDSB has offered them to have their level of French proficiency evaluated and internationally recognized with this diploma. Indeed, the Board has been leading a pilot project for the Ontario Ministry of Education to examine and consider the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and the DELF for use in Ontario schools. Grade 12 students in Core French and in French Immersion have challenged the test level of their choice and have been extremely successful and have earned the diploma issued by the Centre international dtudes pdagogiques, France, which is sure to be an asset in their future.French

Mr. Refausse continuesMr. Refausse continuesRevised (draft) pathway chart demonstrates some of the key changes.The new Grade 12U mathematics course will address concepts from Calculus and Vectors;

Revised (draft) pathway chart demonstrates some of the key changes.The new Grade 12U mathematics course will address concepts from Calculus and Vectors;

Revised (draft) pathway chart demonstrates some of the key changes.The new Grade 12U mathematics course will address concepts from Calculus and Vectors;