Parent Council Presentation HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Fletcher’s Meadow S.S. Parent Council Presentation HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS & PATHWAYS PREPARATION

OSSD REQUIREMENTS 30 CREDITS (18 Compulsory+12 Elective) Successful completion of Literacy Test 40 HOURS of Community Service

OSSD REQUIREMENTS BREAKDOWN 4 English 3 Math 2 Science 1 Arts 1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History 1 French 1 Physical Education Civics (½ credit) Careers (½ credit) 1 additional credit in one of: Arts, Business , Phys. Ed. ,French or Co-op. 1 additional credit in one of: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Science , Guidance and Career Education, French, Co-op or 3rd Language . 1 additional credit in one of: Sr. Science or Technological Education, French, Computer Science or Co-op. 12 Optional credits

GRADE 12 LITERACY COURSE If your child has not been successful on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, they may take the course (OLC 4O0). Earning the credit in this course will satisfy the Literacy requirement for graduation.

COMMUNITY SERVICE In order to graduate, students must complete 40 Hours of Community Service It is extremely important that they finish them By MAY of Their Graduating Year.

Check All High School Requirements THE FIRST STEP Check All High School Requirements

FINDING THE INFO... Go to www.fmss.ca Click on Student Services(Top of Screen) Click on Diploma Requirements

LEARNING YOUR CHILD’S DIPLOMA STATUS Find out child’s student number and password Click - course selection (left) Click - course selection link Click on login (left)

ONTARIO COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAM COLLEGE LINK www.ontariocolleges.ca Ontario Colleges Search Engine UNIVERSITY LINKS www.electronicinfo.ca Ontario Universities Search Engine www.ouac.on.ca Ontario Universities Online Booklets

WEBSITE RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY EXPLORATION www.myblueprint.ca Activation Key : fletchersms www.careercruising.ca Username: Peel Password: 65653 www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca

SCHOLARSHIPS RESOURCES Yconic (formerly Student Awards) Scholarships Canada Peel DSB Scholarships OSAP - Ontario Student Assistance Program Student Scholarships Students with Learning Disabilities

My Blueprint Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)

USEFUL TERMINOLOGY Diploma (College) Applied Degree (College & University) Degree : Bachelor ; Undergraduate; Honours Transfer Agreements- not automatic & based on performance Apprenticeship/Co-Op Programs Collaborative/Joint Degrees

COLLEGE PATHWAY

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS Colleges require ENG4C & several senior courses (Grade 11 & 12) at the College level Workplace level programs are not recognized by the colleges as acceptable preparation. Some colleges offer academic upgrading, so that students with workplace courses can get to college. Start researching program requirements BEFORE the student selects courses.

UNIVERSITY PATHWAY

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS Need 6 Grade 12 M (mixed) or U (university) courses to attend University (min. 75% average) Be prepared, students should already know program requirements so that they can select the appropriate courses.

www.edu.gov.on.ca WHAT IS AN APPRENTICE? An Apprentice is someone who learns a skilled trade on the job, under the direction of more experienced workers. Apprentices also complete classroom instruction as a part of their training. Apprentices are employees, and earn a salary while they learn a skilled trade www.edu.gov.on.ca

APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS Entry into an apprenticeship can happen in high school. The grade requirement for each trade is identified in the pathway chart for that trade. Pathway booklets are available in the co-op office. Or go on- line to www.edu.gov.on.ca Note that employers in any trade may require that individuals be secondary school graduates as a condition of employment.

Transfer Agreements

MATH LEVELS