Your Guide to Grades 11 and 12 Grade 10 Parents’ Night Your Guide to Grades 11 and 12 http://rickhansenss.peelschools.org

Role of the Guidance Counsellor Educational Guidance Course selection and program planning Alternate methods of achieving credits Investigating post-secondary pathways Providing information about scholarships, bursaries, and student loans Academic supports Volunteerism Personal Counselling Dealing with problems at school, home, or work Connect students with community resources

OSSD Diploma Requirements 30 Credits 18 Compulsory 12 Optional 40 volunteer hours Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT/OLC 4O)

Compulsory Credits 4 English 1 Physical Education 3 Math 1 Geography 2 Science 1 History 1French 0.5 Careers 1 Arts 0.5 Civics Total – 15 credits

Compulsory Credits 1 from: English, French, Native Language, Classical or International Language, Social Sciences and the Humanities, Canadian & World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, or Co- operative Education 1 from Health & Physical Education, The Arts, Business Studies, French, or Co-operative Education Science (Grade 11 or 12), Technological Education, French, Computer Studies, or Co- operative Education Total – 3 credits

Credits to be Taken Grade 11 8 credits (1English,1Math, 6 others) At least 6 credits (1English, 5+ others)

Credit Types Grades 9 and 10 Grades 11 and 12 Locally Developed -------> Workplace Applied ----------------> College Academic --------------> University Open ------------------> Open ----------------------->Mixed

Specialized Programs Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Hospitality and Tourism Manufacturing Co-operative Education Dual Credits

SHSM SHSM Video A ministry-approved specialized program allows grade 11 and 12​ students to focus their learning on a specific sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from ​secondary school

SHSM Benefits Develop specialized knowledge and skills Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training Industry ‘reach-ahead experiences’ Specialized co-op placements

SHSM – Hospitality and Tourism A bundle of 9 credits across grades 11 and 12 1 English; 1 math; 4 hospitality and tourism, 2 co-op; 1 from science or business 6 industry recognized certifications and/or training courses (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Safe Food Handling) Experiential learning Reach ahead experiences

SHSM - Manufacturing A bundle of 9 credits across grades 11 and 12 1 English; 1 math; 1 science; a combination of 4 technology (manufacturing, robotics, engineering, computer science, tech design); 2 co-op 6 industry recognized certifications and/or training courses (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Safe Lifting, Personal Protective Equipment) Experiential learning Reach ahead experiences

Co-operative Education Experiential learning Pre-placement activities Health and safety training Workplace and regular monitoring Integration classes OYAP Accelerated OYAP

Dual Credits Partnerships with community colleges Students may be able to work towards their Level 1 apprenticeship curriculum Areas: ​Arts and Culture Health and Wellness Hospitality Social Sciences Skilled Trades Information Technology

Post-Secondary Destinations GAP year Workplace Apprenticeship (Skilled Trades) Programs College Pre-apprenticeship Certificate Programs Diploma Applied Degree Collaborative Programs Bridging/Pre-university University Bachelors Degree

Gap Year Taking a year break from education Self discovery Work Volunteer Maturity and personal growth

Workplace Joining the workforce upon graduation High school preparation courses: Workplace CO-OP Cold marketing/the hidden job market (approx. 80% of all jobs) Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market Employment fairs Job agencies (i.e. YMCA)

Apprenticeship (Skilled Trades) Through an employer - apply directly to an employer, union or local committee College – train while completing a college course; pre-apprenticeship programs Required courses – dependent on the skilled trade (grade 11 and 12 college compulsory courses preferred) OYAP/Co-op/work experience preferred Dual credits Research www.apprenticeshipsearch.com www.oyap.com

College Certificate or Diplomas 1-3 year programs Majority of grade 11/12 courses offered at the college or mixed levels Marks of 65% or higher are preferred Grade 12 English required Program specific admission requirements Some require a portfolio or an audition TOEFL – English language requirement Research www.ontariocolleges.ca www.myblueprint.ca/peel

College Bachelor Degrees 4 year programs 6 grade 12 U/M type courses ENG 4U – minimum of 60% Minimum average 65% Program specific requirements Some require a portfolio or an audition TOEFL – English language requirement Research: www.ontariocolleges.ca www.myblueprint.ca/peel

College Collaborative Programs Offered jointly by a college and a partnering university Earn both a diploma and a degree 4 years Program admission requirements TOEFL – English language requirement Theoretical knowledge combined with applied and practical experience Experiential learning Application process – unique to each school Research: www.ontariocolleges.ca www.electronicinfo.ca www.myblueprint.ca/peel

College Bridging Programs One or two year pre-degree programs Research: www.ontariocolleges.ca www.electronicinfo.ca www.myblueprint.ca/peel

University Bachelor Programs 3-4 years in length 6 Grade 12 U/M type courses ENG 4U is mandatory Program specific requirements Some require a portfolio or an audition TOEFL – English language requirement Research www.electronicinfo.ca www.myblueprint.ca/peel

Post Secondary Education Fairs Ontario Universities Fair www.ouf.ca Metro Toronto Convention Centre September 22-24 Ontario Colleges Information Fair www.ocif.ca Enercare Centre (Exhibition Ground) October 24-25 Student Life Expo www.studentlifeexpo.com October 28-29 Open Houses

Applying to College November to February of graduating year www.ontariocolleges.ca Equal consideration deadline: February 1st 5 choices (no more than 3 per school) Cost: $95 February 1st – earliest date which an applicant will receive an offer of admission May 1st – deadline to accept offer of admission Mark transmissions

Applying to University November to mid January of graduation year Get PIN from Guidance counsellor www.ouac.on.ca; 101 3 choices (cost of $150) Each additional choice costs $50 Offers may begin as early as February/March End of May/beginning of June – majority of applicants will receive a response Mark transmissions

Post Secondary Education Costs Apprenticeship Programs In-school technical training session $200-$800 Certain programs are eligible for grants, tax deductions, equipment/tool allowances College Programs Certificate/Diploma Programs -$2,400 Applied Degree -$5,800 University Programs Bachelor’s Degree Programs - $6,100 Collaborative Programs - $5,000 Additional Costs Books and Supplies - $600 -1,300 Parking - $500-600 Public Transit – $800-$1,000 Residence and regular meal plan - $6,000 - $9,000 Other - $$$ Approx. Total : $4,200 – 16,500

Financing Post-Secondary Education Personal savings RESPs Scholarships OSAP/loans

Scholarships Types: Entrance External (community, private business) Scholarship appraisal form Websites RHSS University and college websites www.yconic.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentscholarships.org

External Scholarships Research Criteria Application form + any supplementary forms RHSS scholarship appraisal form Sending the application package

OSAP Financial assistance provided by the government Eligible persons: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person Loans are based on family income and assets Applying Early April

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