St. Mary CatholicSecondary School

Grade 10 going into Grade 11Course Selection Workshop

2018-2019

Introduction

n Choosing courses – consider post-secondary plans/past performance (see Post-Secondary Resources handout)

n Full disclosuren Remedial Summer School – 35% required

Registration begins in May for Semester 1 courses§ Summer School – accelerated & eLearning courses

Graduation Requirements

n 30 Credits (18 Compulsory) – see your report card or in My Course Plan for your personal “graduation requirements” summary

n OSSLT – Tuesday, April 10th, 2018n 40 hours of Community Service

Course TypesMost change in Grade 11 - based on post-secondary destinations

§ College (C) § Open (O)§ Mixed U/C (M)§ University (U)§ Workplace (E)

Course Selectionsn 8 courses + 1 alternative. n English, Religion & Math Required in Gr. 11n Some courses count as 2 credits ( co-op 2/4

credits)n Choosing the right math: MBF3C1, MCF3M1,

MCR3U1, MEL3E1n Religion – HRF3O1 vs HRT3M1n Excellent marks? – may consider taking

a grade 12 course

Selecting Course for Grade 11

n Explanation of processn Online course calendarn Course Codes and Titles (Handout)n Don’t have internet access or printer?

NEW COURSES FOR 2015-2016

n BDI3CD – Marketing (Dual Credit)n EMS3O1 – Media Studiesn HPW3CD – Working with infants & young

children (Dual Credit)Students can take more than one Phys.Ed Course as long as the first 5 digits in the course are not the same.

NEW COURSES FOR 2018-2019n PAI3O1 – Yoga & Pilates, co-edn PAL3O2 – Canadian Leadership - Hockey

Focus, co-ed (double-credit)n TTJ3C3 - Auto/Trades for Femalesn TTJ3C2 – no longer a Dual-Credit with College,

earn two high school credits (but must have at least Gr 9 or Gr 10 Auto)

College/Apprenticeship Bound Students

n What types of course are required?n Minimum requirements for admissionn Additional requirements: portfolio, testing,

volunteer/work experience, questionnaire, etc…n Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca – college

www.apprenticesearch.com – apprenticeshipPlus see other websites noted in your handout

University Bound Studentsn Minimum requirementsn Do I need math at U or M level?n Minimum mark requirementsn Eg. of specific requirements (Social Science vs

Engineering program)n Additional Information/supplemental applications

sometimes requiredVisit www.electronicinfo.ca for more information on university programs and requirements

All important web resource information can be found in Course Selection Packages

Navigating Your Future - Pathways for Student Success

Contains Additional Programs for Student Success including:

§ Co-op -experiential learning-2 or 4 credits (COP2/4O)-application is required at CourseOption Collection-students are mature and capable of representing St. Mary in a placeof employment

Navigating Your Future – Pathways for Student Success

§SHSM – 4 SHSM programs at St. Mary -learn more/express interest on Career Cruising or submit application to teacher lead-great opportunity to enrich high school experience-gain knowledge and skills in a particular pathway sector

Navigating Your Future –Pathways for Student Success

§Dual Credit Programs-earn a high school credit and college creditat the same time-students should consistently earn strong (level 3+) marks in C level courses-BMI3CD, HPW3CD

§Alternative Programs

§eLearning – good for independent, self-directed learners

Summaryn Student Activity Fee of $75

-preferred method of payment is Cash On-Line-must pay on-line by Fri. Feb 16-only other option to pay is on Feb 21st by EXACT CASH ONLY

n Course Request Sign Off Sheet (signed by parent/guardian)

n Co-op Application (if applicable)

Due: Wednesday, Feb. 21st

Reminders:

§ Not Returning? - Must indicate on-line and in print

§ Q & A – Week of Feb 12th during all lunches

§ All Course Selection items including Career Cruising Passwords will be distributed through homeroom