Students entering Grade 10 Course Selection
Important Dates
Course Selection begins:February 12
Course Selections due by:February 24
Paper “sign-off” sheet due to homeroom:February 26
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What Can I Do?No plan yet? Today is the first step in creating one!◦ Reflect on your academic strengths and challenges in your
Grade 9 classes◦ Complete the “Who Am I” inventories
in My Pathway Planning◦ Stray from the beaten path and
discover your interests and dislikes◦ Speak with your counselor to help you
interpret “the signs”You cannot plan for inspiration,but you can create the conditions.
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Check out your results
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GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL A Quick Refresher
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The Big Picture: A Review
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The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
○ Usually spring of your Grade 10 year○ Based on reading and writing expectations up to and
including grade 9○ Some students may be given accommodations,
deferrals, and exemptions
Getting Ready?○ An after school prep-course is often
offered to assist students (practice exercises, skill building
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High School Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)
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Community Involvement○ Completing 40 hours of community involvement is a
diploma requirement○ Encourages civic responsibility, promotes community
values, and reinforces importance of volunteerism○ Students are responsible for keeping records of their
activities○ Recommended that students finish their hours by the end
of Grade 10
REMEMBER:Hours cannot be completedfor a for-profit organization (e.g. business)
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Eligible Volunteer Activities- Elementary school- Charitable organization - Religious organization- Senior citizen home- Community centre- Animal shelter- Local library - At BHSS (outside of class time)
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High School Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)
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18 Compulsory Credits
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4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade)
3 Credits in Mathematics (at least one in Grade 11 or 12)
2 Credits in Science
1 Credit in French as a Second Language
1 Credit in Canadian History
1 Credit in Canadian Geography
1 Credit in the Arts
1 Credit in Health and Physical Education
1 Civics and Career Studies
Plus…
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1 CREDIT FROM EACH GROUPGROUP 1◦ Additional English
▫ Writer’s Craft ◦ Third Language:
▫ Spanish, Urdu, Cantonese, etc.
◦ Social Science and Humanities:▫ Food and Nutrition,
Fashion, etc.◦ Canadian and World
Studies▫ Travel and
Tourism, World History, etc.
◦ French as a second language*
◦ Cooperative Education*
GROUP 2◦ Physical Education
▫ Fitness or Phys. Ed.▫ Recreation
Leadership◦ Additional Arts
▫ Dance▫ Drama▫ Music▫ Visual Arts
◦ Business Studies▫ Intro. To Business▫ Marketing▫ Business
Leadership◦ French as a second
language*◦ Cooperative Education*
GROUP 3◦ Third Science
▫ Biology▫ Chemistry▫ Environmental Sci.▫ Physics
◦ Technological Education
▫ Communication▫ Construction▫ Design▫ Transportation
◦ Computer Studies◦ French as a second
language*◦ Cooperative Education*
* Co-op and French can satisfy up to TWO groups.
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THE GRADE 10 PROGRAM
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The Grade 10 Program
◦ English (compulsory)◦ Mathematics (compulsory)◦ Science (compulsory)◦ History (compulsory)◦ Careers/Civics (compulsory)◦ 3 electives
▫ One must be French Immersion for F.I. students
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Students can create their own unique pathway based on interests, skills and abilities
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Course Pathways
Applied (P) ○ a real life hands approach
with some theory ○ smaller class size (22) ○ students are given more
time to learn new concepts and practice in class
Academic (D) ○ theoretical in approach,
utilizes abstract thinking ○ larger class sizes (28) ○ students are expected to
work more independently in class and complete homework nightly
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Speak with your teacher about your skill levels and readiness when considering your pathway choice for your courses.
Course Pathways
Open (O) ○ an opportunity to
explore an area of interest for all students
Examples ○ Family Studies/Social Science ○ Technology ○ Physical Education ○ Arts ○ Business ○ Special Education
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PATHWAY CONSIDERATIONS FOR GRADE 10
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ENGLISH, SCIENCE and HISTORY
○ Students will have the option to select their Grade 10 course pathway on My Pathway Planner
○ Choose carefully. Use Grade 9 marks as part of the decision making, and ensure you are giving yourself the best chance to have a strong foundation for your Grade 10 courses
○ Ask your subject Teacher about what pathway they would recommend for you
○ If you still have questions, speak with a counsellor to consider different combinations and pathways
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Course Pathways on My Pathway Planner
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ENGLISH AND SCIENCE
Changing from applied to academic level? Please speak with your Science or English teacher and guidance counsellor.
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Opportunity!A combined academic English and academic History experience!- Cross curricular course- Enriched experience/community- Merged projects
Express interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqzAr1Ghw6RTdGs4sAN0kTusey7PDzqokgj_J1BChvxVdDgA/viewform?usp=sf_link See Mr. Guse or Ms. Tropea for more details.
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MATHEMATICS
○ Ask your Teacher about what pathway they would recommend for you
○ All students must take a Grade 9, Grade 10 and Grade 11 Math. Grade 12 Math is not compulsory
○ Consider your Math Pathway (Chart)
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MATHEMATICS
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MATHEMATICSLEVEL CHANGES
Students must consider their Math Teacher’s recommendation when thinking about switching pathways.
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The Grade 10 Program
◦ English (compulsory)◦ Mathematics (compulsory)◦ Science (compulsory)◦ History (compulsory)◦ Careers/Civics (compulsory)◦ 3 electives
▫ One must be French Immersion for F.I. students
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ELECTIVE COURSES AT B.H.S.S.
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ELECTIVE CREDITS○ Elective Credits allow students to explore interests
while building an educational foundation that will suit their individual interests and personal pathways
○ They can also allow students to meet workplace, college, apprenticeship or university requirements
○ Select courses that INSPIRE or EXCITE you too!○ e.g. dance, technology, phys. ed. course to
keep your mind and body ready to learn and persevere
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Arts – Drama, Dance, and Visual Art◦ Drama – ADA2O1
◦ Dance – ATC2O1
◦ Visual Arts – AVI2O1
◦ Digital Photography - AWQ2O1
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Arts – Music◦ Instrumental Music – AMI2O1
◦ Vocal Music – AMV2O1
◦ Repertoire: Concert Band -AMR2O1
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Students who select grade 10 music are encouraged to take repertoire for an extra credit.
Business and Computer Studies◦ Introduction to Business - BBI2O1
◦ Introduction to Business (French Immersion) - BBI2OF
◦ Introduction to Computer Science - ICS2O1
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French as a Second Language◦ Gr. 10 Core French - FSF2D1
◦ Gr. 10 French Immersion* - FIF2DF/FIF2PF
*if you are enrolled in the French Immersion Program
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Guidance and Career Education(Gr. 9-11)◦ Leadership and Peer Support - GPP3O1◦ Leadership and Peer Support (French Immersion) -
GPP3OF
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Health and Physical Education◦ Healthy and Active Living
▫ PPL2O8 (female) or PPL2O9 (male)
◦ Personal and Fitness Activities▫ PAF2O8 (female) or PAF2O9 (male)
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Social Sciences and Humanities◦ Food and Nutrition - HFN2O1◦ Understanding Fashion - HNC3C1
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Technology◦ Communications Technology – TGJ2O1
◦ Construction Technology - TCJ2O1
◦ Health Care Technology - TPJ2O1
◦ Technological Design – TDJ2O1
◦ Transportation Technology – TTJ2O1
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SPECIAL PROGRAM OPTIONS AT B.H.S.S.
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Specialist High Skills Major
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B.H.S.S. offers two SHSM sectors for gr. 11 and 12
BusinessHealth and Wellness
What is SHSM?- A specialized program for students who
are “pretty sure” they want to pursue a certain sector for employment/education
- Helps you plan and understand life after graduation, no matter which pathway you decide to take (apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace)
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Specialist High Skills Major
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◦ Students in SHSM are exposed to training and experiences within business or health and wellness▫ Meant to better prepare students for
programs and/or careers within the sector
◦ SHSM students are invited to special field trips and training experiences▫ CPR and First Aid Training▫ Wrapping and taping for performance and injury▫ Visits to colleges and universities
Specialist High Skills Major
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◦ To receive a SHSM certificate, students must:▫ Enroll in co-op in grade 11 or 12 for sector-specific
experience▫ Complete required certifications (e.g. CPR, First Aid)▫ Sign-up for a minimum number of optional
certifications ▫ Within their grade 11 and 12 electives, enroll in 6-7
specific courses (courses you would probably take anyway)
◦ Program begins in grade 11, though students can join at anytime in grade 11 or 12 if they meet the above conditions.
Specialist High Skills Major
Indicate interest in My Pathway Planner at any time.
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CHOOSING YOUR COURSES
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Log into My Pathway Planner
https://mypathwayplanner.yrdsb.ca● M yPathway Planner
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Click on the Graduation Indicator “View Progress” to see your earned and planned courses.
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For Repertoire only
Alerts to Consider
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◦ Missing prerequisite
◦ Not enough courses selected
◦ Not enough alternatives selected
◦ Duplicate course selected
Alerts to Consider
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Errors Show
Up in Red
Student Comments◦ If there is sound reason for proceeding with
submission WITH THE ALERT, you are REQUIRED to leave a comment to explain (e.g. summer school)
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ONLY leave a comment if you have a red alert
REVIEW - THERE’S NO GOING BACKOnce you press “SUBMIT”, you LOCK your course selection and can no longer go back to make changes.
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Sign-Off Sheet Submission
Submit to yourhomeroom teacherby February 26
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Choose Once, Choose Wisely◦ Courses are created and teachers hired
based on student course selection.▫ Course requests determine the number of
classes created for a subject
◦ The best chance to get what you want is between now and April.
◦ Select courses purposefully – including your alternatives.
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Choose Once, Choose Wisely◦ All classes have fixed maximums
▫ There is limited flexibility to switch courses once the timetable is set in September.
◦ Course changes may only be made for sound educational reasons in September
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Next StepsCOURSE SELECTION BEGINS:
▫ Wednesday, February 12LUNCH DROP-INS
▫ February 6 - February 14COURSE SELECTION MUST BE COMPLETE BY:
▫ Monday, February 24“SIGN-OFF” SHEET DUE IN HOMEROOM BY:
▫ Wednesday, February 26 (earlier is preferred!)COURSE VERIFICATION - LAST CALL FOR CHANGES
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