Course Selection (IB)

Elephant in the Room I am thinking of leaving IB… Consider all avenues available for you to find successConsider all avenues available for you to find success Find the best fit for your academic and personal needsFind the best fit for your academic and personal needs Speak openly with your parents and Guidance about your concernsSpeak openly with your parents and Guidance about your concerns

Understanding your Credit Counseling Summary Personal Information Personal Information Community Involvement Community Involvement Ontario Literacy Test Ontario Literacy Test Past courses Past courses Current courses Current courses Graduation criteria Graduation criteria

Credit Counselling Summary Personal Information, Community Involvement, Ont. Literacy Test

Credit Counselling Summary Credit Counselling Summary Past / Completed Courses

Credit Counselling Summary Credit Counselling Summary Current Courses

Credit Counselling Summary Credit Counselling Summary Graduation Criteria

How to read a code First three letters are the subject: First three letters are the subject: ENG = EnglishENG = English AVI = Visual ArtsAVI = Visual Arts SBI = BiologySBI = Biology # Indicates year # Indicates year 1 = 92 = 101 = 92 = 10 3 = 114 = 123 = 114 = 12

Reading the Codes ENG2DE= Grade 10 English Academic, IB ENG2DE= Grade 10 English Academic, IB SNC 2DJ = Grade 10 Science, IB, Immersion SNC 2DJ = Grade 10 Science, IB, Immersion SBI3UE = Grade 11 Biology IB SBI3UE = Grade 11 Biology IB MCR 3UE = Grade 11 Math Studies, IB MCR 3UE = Grade 11 Math Studies, IB TGJ3M = Grade 11 Communication Tech College/University TGJ3M = Grade 11 Communication Tech College/University BMI3C = Grade 11 Marketing College BMI3C = Grade 11 Marketing College PAF3O = Grade 11 Fitness Open PAF3O = Grade 11 Fitness Open

What do you need for your Ontario Diploma? 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) 3 credits in Mathematics (1 credit in Grade 11 or 12) 3 credits in Mathematics (1 credit in Grade 11 or 12) 2 credits in Science 2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian History 1 credit in Canadian History 1 credit in Canadian Geography 1 credit in Canadian Geography 1 credit in the Arts 1 credit in the Arts 1 credit in Health and Physical Education 1 credit in Health and Physical Education 1 credit in French as a Second Language 1 credit in French as a Second Language 0.5 credit in Career Studies 0.5 credit in Career Studies 0.5 credit in Civics 0.5 credit in Civics

What do you need for your Ontario Diploma? Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Native language, or a Classical or an International language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Cooperative Education Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Native language, or a Classical or an International language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Cooperative Education Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or the Arts, or Business Studies, or French as a Second Language, or Cooperative Education Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or the Arts, or Business Studies, or French as a Second Language, or Cooperative Education Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12), or Technological Education, or French as a Second Language, or Computer Studies, or Cooperative Education Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12), or Technological Education, or French as a Second Language, or Computer Studies, or Cooperative Education

Plan your future – Where are you going? Workplace? Complete an apprenticeship? College? University? Work/travel? Part-time studies/work? Gap year to upgrade? Consider your strengths and interests when making a decision. Conduct some research to decide on options.

Plan your future – Where are you going? COLLEGE – Earn a diploma, applied degree, collaborative program Prerequisites: OSSD, ENG4C, and others depending on the specific program Portfolios, Program tests (Math, Language, HOAE), and/or interviews are required for certain programs Applied degree programs and collaborative programs generally have university requirements Articulation agreements with universities – opportunity to continue from college into degree program

Plan your future – Where are you going? UNIVERSITY- Earn a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc, BCom, BA) Prerequisites: OSSD Six 4U or 4M courses (some schools maximum of two 4M courses) ENG4U and specific program requirements Minimum cut-off averages in specific courses for specific programs Portfolios, test results, and/or interviews are required for certain programs

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IB Requirements You must take 6 IB courses You must take 6 IB courses Group 1: Language and LiteratureGroup 1: Language and Literature Group 2: Language AcquisitionGroup 2: Language Acquisition Group 3: Individuals and SocietiesGroup 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: ScienceGroup 4: Science Group 5: MathematicsGroup 5: Mathematics Group6: Arts or ElectiveGroup6: Arts or Elective A minimum of three at the HL (may be up to 4) A minimum of three at the HL (may be up to 4)

AND… You must take the Theory of Knowledge course (HZT4UE) (Grade 11-IB1) You must take the Theory of Knowledge course (HZT4UE) (Grade 11-IB1) You must complete C.A.S. requirement (Creative/Active/Service) You must complete C.A.S. requirement (Creative/Active/Service) You must complete an Extended Essay and TOK paper. You must complete an Extended Essay and TOK paper.

HL or SL Many programs are taught at the Higher Level (HL) Many programs are taught at the Higher Level (HL) Exam can be written at the Standard Level (SL) – Maximum 2 SL exams in IB 1 Exam can be written at the Standard Level (SL) – Maximum 2 SL exams in IB 1 Decision on level is finalized in October of IB2 when you register for exams Decision on level is finalized in October of IB2 when you register for exams

Group 1: Language and Literature English A: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites ENG1DEENG2DEENG3UEENG4UE

Group 2: Language Acquisition Spanish B: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites LWSBD LWSCU LWSDU (must be SL exam) LWSDU (SL or HL exam) French A: Standard Level or Higher Level* *Students will be given the opportunity to write French B HL Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites FIF1DFIF2DFIF3UEFIF4UE French B: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites FSF1DEFSF2DEFSF3UEFSF4UE

Group 3: Individuals and Societies Geography: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites CGC1DECGF3MECGW4UE (SL or HL exam) Course Code and Prerequisites CGC1DECGF3MECGW4UE (SL exam) Students can move the grade 11 and 12 course into grades 10 and 11. IF the student chooses this option, the exam will be written in grade 11 and must be a SL exam. History: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites N/ACHC2DECLN4UECHY4UE (SL or HL exam) Canadian World Studies and Humanities Canadian World Studies and Humanities

Group 3: Individuals and Societies Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS): Standard Level ONLY Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites Recommended TIJ1O or TGJ1O TGJ2O or ICS2O TGJ3ME (SL exam)

Group 4: Sciences Biology: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites SNC1DE/JSNC2DE/JSBI3UESBI4UE (SL or HL exam) Physics: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites SNC1DE/JSNC2DE/JSPH3UESPH4UE (SL or HL exam) Chemistry: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites SNC1DE/JSNC2DE/JSCH3UESCH4U1/2 (SL or HL exam)

Group 4: Sciences Sports and Exercise Science: Standard Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites SNC1DE/J SNC2DE/JAny grade 11 Science (preferably Biology) PSK4UE (SL exam)

Group 5: Mathematics Math Studies: Standard Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites MPM1D or MPM1DE MPM2D or MPM2DE MCR3UE (SL exam) Students may take MDM4U, MHF4U, MCV4U * Students may take MDM4U, MHF4U, MCV4U Mathematics: Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites MPM1DEMPM2DEMHF4U1MCV4U1 (HL exam) Mathematics: Standard Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites MPM1DEMPM2DEMHF4U2MCV4U2 (SL exam)

Group 6: Arts Music: Standard Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites AMU1OAMU2OAMU3ME and AMR3M AMU4ME and AMR4M (SL exam) Visual Arts: Higher Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites AVI1OAVI3MEAVI4MEAWM4ME (HL exam) Visual Arts: Standard Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites AVI1OAVI3MEAVI4ME (SL exam)

Group 6: Arts Film: Standard Level Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Course Code and Prerequisites Recommended TIJ1O or TGJ1O TGJ2O or ICS2O TGJ3METGJ4ME (SL exam) NOTE: students may select a second group 2 or 3 or 4 subject to substitute for a Group 6: Art course.

Electives Arts Art Sculpture Music Musical Theatre Vocal Jazz Canadian World Studies Regional Geography Religious Studies Anthropology, Sociology& Psychology Aboriginal Beliefs, Values & Aspirations Canadian Law Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics Earth and Space Science Physical Education Phys-ed Fitness Outdoor Education Dance Technology Computer Studies Yearbook Communication Technology Design Technology Business Business Marketing

Plan Your Future Cooperative Education A great opportunity for experiential learning. Try out a job and see how it feels. 2 periods every second day in the afternoon (COP3PD*) – 2 credits OR 2 periods every afternoon (COP4PD*) – 4 credits * Under Guidance/Career Ed. in Career Cruising

Plan your future SHSM – Arts and Culture Digital Media Includes a bundle of major and other required credits Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector Taken in grade 11 and grade 12 Apprenticeship, College, University, and Workplace pathways available Successful completion leads to a Red Seal on the OSSD plus a program record transcript

Plan your future SHSM – Arts and Culture Digital Media

Your Option Sheet This is a contract for what you want to take next year. This is a contract for what you want to take next year. Please research your college and university requirements. Please research your college and university requirements. Please ask and consider the advice of your teachers. Please ask and consider the advice of your teachers. Be aware of prerequisite courses. Be aware of prerequisite courses. Make an appointment with your guidance counselor to discuss options. Make an appointment with your guidance counselor to discuss options. We will try to place you in all of your requested courses. We will try to place you in all of your requested courses. If we can not, we will contact you with alternate opportunities or use your alternate choices If we can not, we will contact you with alternate opportunities or use your alternate choices

Your Option Sheet – Career Cruising Career Cruising Career Cruising

Your Option Sheet – Career Cruising Career Cruising Career Cruising

Your Option Sheet – Career Cruising Career Cruising Career Cruising

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Summer School Registration will begin on May 1st. Registration will begin on May 1st. Registration can be completed online through Career Cruising.* Registration can be completed online through Career Cruising.* If you are taking a summer school course, identify the course in the space provided. If you are taking a summer school course, identify the course in the space provided. Make-up and Reach Ahead options. Make-up and Reach Ahead options. *Course Selection: Note on your Course Selection print out your intention to take summer school. This is NOT an official summer school registration.

Questions? Make an appointment with guidance Make an appointment with guidance Research your options.Research your options. Discuss recommended course levels with teachersDiscuss recommended course levels with teachers Fill out a planning sheet.Fill out a planning sheet. Understand your personal balance.Understand your personal balance. How will I achieve the strongest success BIG PICTURE?How will I achieve the strongest success BIG PICTURE? Discuss options with parents.Discuss options with parents. These decisions are about you, so do not give up on the opportunity to speak up. These decisions are about you, so do not give up on the opportunity to speak up.

Course Selection Due Date: Thursday, February 18 th Submit to classroom teacher for this presentation (Geography – grade 9; History – grade 10; TOK – IB1/grade 11; English – grade 11)