Mayfield S. S. Grade 11 Choices for Grade 12 2017/2018
Things to cover today: Diploma requirements Post Secondary planning Grade 12 Course Planning Course Selection Diploma Requirements-Check to see you are on track PSP-planning with end in mind Gr. 12-choosing for your PS destination Myblueprint
What you need to graduate: Compulsory Credits 4 English (1 per grade) 3 math (1 credit in Grade 11 or 12) 2 science 1 the arts 1 Canadian geography 1 Canadian history 1 French 1 health & physical education .5 career studies .5 civics 12 optional credits There are a few components to the Diploma First are the compulsory credits.
Other credits you must have: GROUP 1 credit additional English or a French as a second language, or Native language, or a classical or an international language, or a Social Science or Canadian and World Studies or Guidance and Career Education or Cooperative Education* GROUP 2 credit Health and Phys. Ed. or Business Studies or the Arts or French as a second language or Cooperative Education* GROUP 3 credit Science or Technological Education or French as a second language or Cooperative Education* The three groups complete the 18 compulsory credits *A MAXIMUM OF 2 OF THESE ADDITIONAL COMPULSORY CREDITS MAY BY MET THROUGH COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (EQAO) Unsuccessful? Option 1-Re-write this spring! Support (lunch, after school, Learning Strategies class) New students to the country MUST write the Literacy test Option 2-OLC4O0 Course -if you are unsuccessful after two attempts
Community Involvement (40 Hours) Your responsibility Four years to complete *See back of sheet for eligible activities Final piece to the Diploma More information: www.peelschools.org - “Student Stuff”
Planning for Grade 12 Backward Plan: WORK COLLEGE Backward Plan: Apprenticeship? Work? College? University? Cooperative Education Need to do more self assessment? Pick up list of internet resource sites from the on-call counsellor Planning started last year in GLC. That is where you started planning backward for your future.
Destination Planning University in Ontario: Six grade 12 U or M courses www.electronicinfo.ca College in Ontario: Grade 11/12 U/M/C www.ontariocolleges.ca Applied Degrees: Six grade 12 U or M courses see www.ontariocollege.ca Apprenticeship : OSSD - Diploma - math/science? www.apprenticesearch.com Work : OSSD – Diploma www.jobbank.gc.ca Once you have an idea of the pathway you are on, make sure you know what you need to apply. These websites link you to the application process for your preferred path.
www.jobbank.gc.ca This is one of many websites that may be of assistance if you are choosing to head into the workplace.
www.apprenticesearch.com 40% of all new jobs created within the next decade will be in skilled trades and technology This website is essential for students heading down the skilled trades pathway.
www.ontariocolleges.ca 84% of recent college graduates found employment within six months of graduation
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Pathway…Program…Prerequisites Grade 12 pathways: Types of courses (same as grade11) College preparation (4C0) College/University preparation(4M0) Open (4OO) University (4U0) Workplace preparation (4E0) This is a little review before you choose your courses. Pathway…Program…Prerequisites
Math for Grade 12 Math for Work and Everyday Life (MEL 4E0) Foundations of College Mathematics (MAP4C0) Mathematics for Technology (MCT 4C0) Mathematics of Data Management (MDM 4U0) Advanced Functions (MHF 4U0) Calculus and Vectors (MCV 4U0) These are the Math options for grade 12.
Grade 11/12 Math Course MEL3E0 MBF3C0 MCF3M0 MCR3U0 MCT4C0 Grade 12 Math Course MEL4E0 MAP4C0 MDM4U0 MCT4C0 MHF4U0 This maps out the pathways to the grade 12 math options. MHF4U0 can be taken at the same time as MCV4U0 even though it is the prerequisite for MCV4U0, however, this is not recommended MHF4U0 MCV4U0
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Begin to earn your apprenticeship hours AND finish high school AT THE SAME TIME Provided through coop programs OYAP is a stepping stone to the skilled trades. You can start on that pathway through Coop.
Cooperative Education Earn 4 credits by learning at work (COP4XC) Develop job-related skills and explore possible destinations 4 credits = 1 semester Assembly in April - application and interview Can return for one semester of Coop See Mr. Bredschneider or Mr. Robertson - Coop office By grade 12 you should have all but your English compulsory credit completed for your Diploma. If you are looking at options for your grade 12 year, Coop may be an something of interest.
My Blueprint - Course Selection Step 1: Login to BYOD through www.peelschools.org From the Peel Home Page students click BYOD login Use Chrome to access myBlueprint
From BYOD:
Dashboard: Take some time to review your diploma status to make sure everything is correct. The from the dashboard choose High School on the left.
Select Courses (Step 1) English should be the only compulsory course you need. By clicking on the course it will direct you subject
Course Descriptions Add course Once you have done you have determined your final diploma requirements you are ready to choose courses. Add course
Modifying Choices: To change or delete selections, select the three grey dots Pop up box will appear with choices
Missing Prerequisites: Do not submit if you do not have the proper prerequisites. If you think there is an error, see your Guidance counsellor before your submit.
Review details/issues and then click “Submit Course Selection” Review Course Selection (Step 2) Review details/issues and then click “Submit Course Selection” *Selections are date stamped
Sign-Off Sheet (Verification Form) Sign-off Sheet must be selected. Print off form, have it signed and return it to Guidance
Let’s summarize ...be realistic Think about your: Commitment to academic success Gr. 11 teachers’ RECOMMENDATIONS Academic achievement so far Areas of interest, learning style Possible destinations & requirements Prerequisites (recommend level 3 and above) ...be realistic A few things to keep in mind before you submit your courses. Effort is important as is resourcefulness. If you need help, get the help.
More notes….. Students considering vocal jazz or stage band are to consult the music department. (these course codes are not available for selection on myBlueprint) If selecting the Yearbook Editor course you must choose both ASM4M0 and IDC4U0 Two credit Summer Coop applications will be available in late February. Summer school course information will be out in April. Online application will start the beginning of May .
Final reminders Select a minimum of SEVEN courses as a gr. 12 student if you are returning for a full year. Choose courses online through myBlueprint (BYODResourcesmyBlueprint) Choose your courses by February 10. Make sure you have the proper prerequisites
Choose Wisely!! Talk to your parents Speak to the teachers Check the course descriptions on myBlueprint See the on call counsellor at lunch if you have questions That Coop program looks really good!
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