February 3 rd and 4 th, 2015
Planning with the Future in Mind Career path College, university, trade, workplace? University, U/C, College, Workplace? Pre-requisites Literacy Test (March 26 th, 2015) Did you write and pass last year? Community Service (40 hours)
Compulsory Credits English – U, C or E Math – U, M, C, or E (not compulsory, but many will take grade 12 math) Ensure you are meeting Group 1,2 and 3 Choose appropriately based on your potential destination/program !!
The OSSD (your high school diploma)
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?
Semester Format 6 courses minimum for full time In order to be eligible for athletic teams, a 5th year student must be carrying 2 credits per semester. Minimum 3 credits (over one semester) 4 or more credits (over two semesters) Must stay within the 34 credit cap
Fifth Year Minimum 3 credits (over one semester) 4 or more credits (over two semesters) Must stay within the 34 credit cap
Career Cruising An excellent resource for career exploration Login: rochelle Passwork: mel
Important for Grade 12 For University You will need 6 “U” or “M” courses at the Grade 12 Level One of those will be ENG 4U Specific programs have specific requirements For College Admission is based on different courses depending on your program choice Conestoga College will add 10 marks to any U or U/C course you take
My Way—Course Selection SOCR is now My Way
My Way—Course Selection Login Instructions
My Way
My Way ( Transcript and Current Courses) Check on current and earned credits
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 :
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
Receive today Planning sheet 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
Questions??? Lunch Time drop in to ask questions in Guidance February 9 th to 18 th Survey