Program Planning and Course Selection ProcessGrade 11

2020-2021

Importance of Course Selection

• Your choices determine the courses we will run and how many sections will be available. If you don’t choose a course now, you may not be able to make changes later.

• Grade 11 courses are important prerequisites for Grade 12 courses and post secondary requirements.

• Summer school is an option for some grade 11 courses. You will not be able to register until later in the semester. You will add that course to your selections now.

Things to Consider

• Are you on track to graduate?

• What are you interested in or curious about?

• What is your pathway? (Apprenticeship, College, Community, University, Workplace) What courses do you need to pursue your pathway?

• Talk to you parents, teachers, guidance counsellor for input on your pathway based on your learning skills and achievement.

This chart is a guide to help you determine your appropriate pathway

GRADE 9 & 10 GRADE 11 & 12 DESTINATIONSCommunity Living

Courses(non-credit courses)

Community Living Courses

(non-credit courses)

ACTIVE Courses(credit & non-credit

courses)

ACTIVE Courses(credit & non-credit

courses)

High School Year 5, 6, 7Volunteer Placements

Adult EducationJob Training

Course Codes

Essential Courses Workplace Courses

WorkplaceAdult Education

Job TrainingApprentice

College / University& University Courses

Academic Courses

WorkplaceAdult Education

CollegeUniversity

Applied Courses College Courses

WorkplaceAdult Education

Job TrainingApprentice

College

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• practical method of learning, providing hands-on training apprentices are paid while gaining work experience

• combination of on-the-job training and in-school training conducted at a college or training center

• can take 3-5 years to become certified depending on the trade or occupation

• can begin your apprenticeship training through high school COOP, OYAP, or Dual Credit opportunities

Apprenticeship Pathway

College Pathway

• combination of real life skills with quality education• Colleges offer apprenticeship, certificate, diploma, applied

degree or joint college/university programs• hands-on curriculum• develop technical and occupational skills for a specific career• programs range from 1 to 4 years in length

University Pathway

• offers a broad comprehensive education on specific areas such as business, engineering, humanities, and sciences

• abstract concepts associated with course material and theoretical learning

• independent work skills required• programs range from 3 to 10 years of study

• a wide variety of careers require a high school diploma followed by specific on-the-job training

• entry-level positions are available from high school• must have practical workplace skills (communication skills,

organization, independent work habits)• begin your workplace training through high school programs

such as SHSM, CO-OP, OYAP, or Dual Credit opportunities

Workplace/Community Pathway

Do Your Research!

www.apprenticesearch.com www.collegeoftrades.ca www.tcu.gov.on.ca

www.ontariocolleges.ca

www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

www.youthjobs.gov.on.ca www.theworkingcenter.com

The Math Question

MBF3CI-College Programs▪ leads to MAP4CI▪ If you are unsure of which level to select, please speak to your Math

teacher and guidance counsellor

MCF3MI- (Psychology, Humanities, some Business and Technology)▪ leads to MDM4UI, MCT4CI▪ Suggested mark of 65% from MPM2D, from MFM2P please speak with

your guidance counsellor

The Math Question

MCR3UI-(Science, Kinesiology, Business, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science)

▪ leads to MDM4U, MHF4UI, MCV4UI▪ Suggested mark of 75% from MPM2D

MEL3EW-Math for Work and Everyday▪ leads to MEL4EW

Religion Options

• HRF3OI-College or Workplace Pathway (If you take ENG3CI or ENG3EW)

• HRT3MI- University Pathway (If you take ENG3UI)

TransportationHospitality & Tourism

Business

Health & Wellness

Information & Communications Technology

Majors offered at St. David:

Justice, Emergency Safety & Community Services

Arts & Culture

Construction

• Use the reverse side of your Progress Report to choose courses to satisfy your SHSM

• Take 2 grade 11 Major courses

• Make a plan to take Co-op

• If you would like to change your Major, please see your Guidance Counsellor

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Cooperative Education

▪ 2 credit package that gives you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the community

▪ Co-op involves both a classroom component and a work placement component.

▪ Print and fill out the additional forms and submit to guidance

▪ Many specialized COOP programs are available. Please see your tech teacher or guidance counsellor

Experiential Learning Programs

Examine experiential learning programs to plan for your future:• UCEP• CCEP• Dual Credits• OYAP• ICP

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e-Learning

• Earn a credit independently via the internet, D2L or Google classroom platform

• Successful students are self-motivated, organized and focused• Allows for some flexibility with timetables and access to courses we may

not offer• Select e-learning courses via the elearning tab in myBlueprint• Not all courses are guaranteed to run

Choosing Courses

1. Login to myBlueprint using school log in info

2. Explore course offerings via school website

3. Select and submit choices by February 28, 2020

4. Print confirmation to be be signed by parent/guardian and submit to your period 1 teacher