Grade 10 to 11 Course Selection February 2 nd and 3 rd, 2015

Planning with Your Destination in Mind Career ◦College, university, trade, workplace University, U/C, College, Workplace ◦Pre-requisites Literacy Test (March 26 th, 2015) Community Service (40 hours)

The OSSD (your high school diploma)

Compulsory Credits  English – U, C or E  Math – U, M, C, or E  Ensure you are meeting Group 1,2 and 3 Choose appropriately based on your potential destination/program !! Course Load  6 courses minimum for full time  Recommend 7 or 8

Do Your Research  Consult Blue Course Listing for  Talk at home  Talk to counsellor  – University Programs  – College Programs  Talk to teachers and fellow students  Common Course Calendar on the board website : 

Four Years or Five Years and the 34 Credit Cap  The Ministry of Education has determined that Ontario Secondary students will be funded for a maximum of 34 credits  Exceptions:  ESL students  Student with an active IEP  Questions?

Fifth Year  Minimum 3 credits (over one semester)  4 or more credits (over two semesters)  Must stay within the 34 credit cap

Pre-AP Applications and Information  Information Assembly: Tuesday, February 24, Period B  Will be available in My Way, but please register with your Guidance Counsellor. E-Learning

My Way—Course Selection  SOCR is now My Way

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My Way

My Way ( Transcript and Current Courses) Check on current and earned credits

Receive today  Planning sheet (green)  My Way handout  Semester Information Handout  Blue course listing  Go online to view the Common Course Calendar on the board website: 

Next Steps PLAN, RESEARCH, PLAN, RESEARCH, PLAN Keep in mind 34 credit cap Talk to parents, teachers, counsellor Complete planning sheet From February 2-23, go on-line to choose courses through My Way

◦Lunch Time drop in to ask questions in Guidance February 9 th to 18 th ◦Questions? Next Steps