Course Selection Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions You will submit digitally (career cruising) as well as a paper copy to your homeroom teacher Career Cruising Due date is: FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Paper Copy to Home Room Due date is: FEBRUARY 26, 2018

O.S.S.D. Diploma Requirements 18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits Successful Completion of Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 40 hours of Community Involvement 3

18 Compulsory Credits 4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade) 1 Credit in French as a Second Language 3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12) 2 Credits in Science Credit in Canadian History Credit in Canadian Geography Credit in the Arts Credit in Health and Physical Education .5 Credit in Civics & .5 Credit in Career Studies (grade 10) Plus………..

Compulsory Credits (cont’d) 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 (including Learning Strategies), or Cooperative Education* Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (music, art, drama, dance), or French as a Second Language or Cooperative Education* Group 3: 1 additional credit in science (grade 11 or 12) or technological education (grades 9-12), or French as a Second Language or Computer Studies or Cooperative Education* There are modifications to this chart in the addition of French as a Second Language for all Groups. Students can take a maximum of two compulsory FSL credits and a maximum of two compulsory COOP credits. All schools should offer a Native language or heritage course. Computer Studies has been added to group 3.

34 Credit Threshold 34 Credit Threshold OSS 3.1.3 Activities may be completed at any time during a student’s years in the secondary school program. Students, in collaboration with their parents, will decide how they will complete the community involvement requirement. They may use their annual education plan to identify possible activities. May take place in a variety of settings - businesses, not-for-profit organizations, public sector institutions (hospitals), and informal settings; students may not fulfill the requirement through activities that are counted towards a credit, through paid work, or by assuming duties normally performed by a paid employee. To be complete outside student’s normal instructional hours - can be in lunch hours, after school, on weekends or during school holidays. Completion of the required hours must be confirmed by the organization or persons supervising the activities. The ministry will provide a resource guide for community involvement.

French as an Official Language French is a compulsory subject, mandatory from Grades 4 to 9. Students are encouraged to study French in Grades 10 to 12. FSF1O1 for students with little or no knowledge of French. FSF1D1 Academic French FSF1P1 Applied French FSF1O1 Open French French is one of Canada’s official languages a compulsory subject, mandatory from Grades 4 to 9. Students are encouraged to study French in Grades 10 to 12

The French Immersion Certificate To earn a French Immersion Certificate upon graduation, students must successfully complete a minimum of ten (10) French Immersion courses before graduation 10 credits –COMPULSORY vs electives in the elective courses

English Program Compulsory Subjects (18 required) Required Credits Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade12 French 1 ¤ French English 4 ¤ English Mathematics 3 ¤ Mathematics Science 2 ¤ Science Canadian Geography (Grade 9) ¤ Geography Physical and Health Education ¤ Phys. Ed. Arts (music, art, or drama) ¤ Canadian History (Grade 10) ¤ History Civics (Grade 10) 0.5 ¤ Civics Career Studies (Grade 10) ¤ Careers 3 additional compulsory credits (see below) ¤1 to complete timetable Optional Credits Required 12 Minimum Credits for OSSD 30 Total (8) Total (7)

French Immersion Program Compulsory Subjects (18 required) Required Credits Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade12 French Immersion ¤ French Immersion* ¤ French Immersion * English 4 ¤ English Mathematics 3 ¤ Mathematics Science 2 ¤ Science Canadian Geography (Grade 9) 1 ¤ Geography* Physical and Health Education ¤ Phys. Ed. Arts (music, art, or drama) ¤ Canadian History (Grade 10) ¤ History* Civics (Grade 10) 0.5 ¤ Civics* Career Studies (Grade 10) ¤ Careers* 3 additional compulsory credits (see below) ¤ * Optional Credits Required 12 Minimum Credits for OSSD 30 Total (8) Total (7)

Choosing Courses Students in collaboration parents, teachers, guidance counsellors, student success/support teachers and administrators Students should do an honest self-assessment, matching their ability with their interests and aptitudes Choose a combination of course types to support different learning interests and styles Remember there are many pathways to initial post-secondary destinations Keeping in mind that both Applied and Academic courses are equally rigorous and both course pathways prepare the student for the next level of high school, decisions need to be based on the best style of learning for the student and on interests, not on ability. Emphasize that being able to choose between two course types and two different approaches to learning should be based on which course will provide the student with better chances for SUCCESS in gr. 9.

New Courses For 2018-19 Grade 11 AWN3M- Visual Arts: Painting Grade 11 IDC3U- Chinese History and Culture Grade 11 ICS3C- Intro to Computer Programming- College Pathway Grade 11 CGT3O- Introduction to Spatial Technologies Grade 12- ETS4C- Graphic Novels- From Batman to Pikachu

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Business, Health and Wellness, and Arts and Culture An SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) is a specialized program that allows students to focus and contextualise their learning in a particular economic sector. SHSM is about allowing students to develop the requisite skills and training, certifications, and networking to allow them to make an informed transition to post-secondary. Students go through a formal application and interview process to be eligible for admission to our SHSM program. Students and parents see the value in the red seal and the SHSM Record. SHSM students are recognised at graduation ceremonies A SHSM bursary has been established. Each school awards a trophy for the student who best demonstrates attainment of the essential skills.

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) At Trudeau the SHSM Programs are Business sector Health and Wellness Arts and Culture For more information make an appointment with a Guidance Counsellor An SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) is a specialized program that allows students to focus and contextualise their learning in a particular economic sector. SHSM is about allowing students to develop the requisite skills and training, certifications, and networking to allow them to make an informed transition to post-secondary.

SHSM Recognition Students can receive a regular Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an SHSM Diploma. Students go through a formal application and interview process to be eligible for admission to our SHSM program. Students and parents see the value in the red seal and the SHSM Record. SHSM students are recognised at graduation ceremonies A SHSM bursary has been established. Each school awards a trophy for the student who best demonstrates attainment of the essential skills.

Designed for highly motivated students Advanced Placement Designed for highly motivated students Achievement – possibly earn transfer credit (0.5 to 1.0) at a Canadian University or advanced placement at a College in the U.S. for that subject area. Colleges/Universities do not see that you have taken an AP course on your transcript or exam for admissions, it is applied for after acceptance into a program. Restrictions apply, you should check specific Universities/Colleges for their policy. Preparation – develop better study habits, improve writing skills, sharpen problem solving skills. Confidence – tackle academic challenges.

Advanced Placement Courses AP Courses Available ENG4UE - Literature and Composition MCV4UE - Calculus AB SCH4UE – Chemistry ~ Priority is given to Grade 12 students ~ Paper application, exam fee and interview must be completed. *New for 2018-19 Pre AP Courses are no longer available Enrichment opportunities can be offered by teachers for students seeking enhanced challenges to their learning.

Cooperative Education This program is for students going to university, college, apprenticeship or work. Allows students to earn grade 11 or 12 credits in a workplace setting while exploring a career of their choice. Two co-op credits can be counted towards the compulsory groups. See Co-Op Office, Room 109

Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades The OYAP program – students earn high school credits and hours towards their apprenticeship in a trade. For more information, contact Ms. Bhagani, Ms. Butler or Ms. Leung in the Co-Op Office, or speak to a Guidance Counsellor in the Guidance Department

The Individual Pathways Plan IPP tool is found on Career Cruising Students focus on education and career/life interests, choices, goals and plans through the 4-step inquiry process Can be accessed on all electronic devices Schools are required to put in place a process to support students in Grades 7 through 12 in establishing, reviewing, and revising their IPP twice per year, once before course selection. (This year, Grades 10-12 is being implemented)

IPP page on Career Cruising

YRDSB Student Tab Please refer to the student tab at www.yrdsb.ca for more information on courses and opportunities

College Admission Guidelines High school diploma required Additional requirements may include an interview, portfolio, audition, English Entrance Test, Math test, portfolio, etc. Health/Science programs may require 12 Math Consult specific college programs for entrance requirements Check out: www.ontariocolleges.ca for information about the different colleges and their programs

University Admissions Guidelines High school diploma required English – ENG4U1 Check individual university program prerequisites Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (“U” and “M ”) courses for admission &/or prerequisites For Ontario Universities only Professional programs, go to OUAC

To Access Online Course Selection

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Student Login Page All students have a username and password. Career cruising is where students select their courses for secondary and throughout secondary school. Students can also access and keep track of their Individual Pathways Plan

Go to: Choose My Courses

Select Courses

Alternate Courses You must choose 2 Alternate courses CHOOSE WISELY!!! Choose these in the same way you choose the Elective courses Your Alternates WILL be used if your Elective courses do not work in your timetable – CHOOSE WISELY!!!

“Other Credit” Box You are not registered for Summer School On the planner there is a box labelled “Other Credit” Use this if you plan on taking a course at summer school You are not registered for Summer School You will still need to register in April/May

Submitting Your Course Selection Click the “SUBMIT” button by Feb. 23, 2018 Print your selections and have them signed by your parent or guardian Hand in to your homeroom teacher Paper Copy to homeroom teacher by FEB. 26, 2018

Not Returning Next Year Complete the required information Submit electronically Print a copy Parent and Student sign the form Hand it in to the homeroom teacher

Not Returning Next Year Steps To Indicate That You Are Not Returning: Complete the required information Submit electronically by February 23, 2018 Print a copy of the form Parent/Guardian and student signs the form Hand in the form to your Homeroom teacher or main office by February 26, 2018

Questions? Please see a Guidance Counsellor! See the online tutorial at: www.yrdsb.ca