Grade 11

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) 4 credits in Religious Education 4 credits in English (one per grade) 3 credits in Mathematics (one must be a senior course) 2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian Geography 1 credit in Canadian History 0.5 credit in Career Studies, 0.5 credit in Civics 1 credits in Health and Physical Education 1 credit in French 1 credit in the Arts Just for the record…. A review of the Graduation Requirements….no need for you to remember them….you and your son/daughter will be bombarded with this information as they move through Secondary school Main purpose is to demonstrate that there is no particular order to meeting these This is the most FLEXIBLE curriculum we have had in my LOOONG experience The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or an International Language, or Canadian and World Studies or Social Science and the Humanities, or Guidance and Career Education or a Cooperative Education (the grade 11 Religion course meets this requirement) 1 credit in Technological Studies, senior Science, or a Computer Studies, or French as a Second Language, or a Cooperative Education 1 credit in Business studies, or an additional credit in Physical Education or the Arts, or Computer Studies, or French as a Second Language, or Cooperative Education 9 additional credits The last 2 new to this Diploma…… Ways to meet the Literacy requirement 40 Hours…..parent and student responsibility….school does the paperwork!! Substitutions: wisely and judiciously, with Principal permission….must be part of the student's PLAN 30 credits (total) The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

PLUS Successful completion of the Literacy requirement 40 hours of community involvement The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

In the new world of work, security lies not in employment, but in EMPLOYABILITY. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

How to Prepare for the Changing World of Work KNOW YOURSELF Know your smarts. Know your interests. Know your values. Know your learning style. Know your gifts. KNOW YOUR OPPORTUNITIES Research the changing labour market. Understand people’s changing needs and wants. Research and understand your post-secondary options. For more information visit the STA Guidance web page at www.ldcsb.ca/school/sta/programs/guidance The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

ALL PATHWAYS LEAD TO THE SAME PLACE - WORK God created all of us as unique individuals so each and every person has the opportunity to develop a plan based on one’s interests, skills and values. ALL WORK IS VALUABLE! The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Pathways to the World of Work- Apprenticeship Learning occurs in school and on the job. More than 150 opportunities available in the construction, industrial, motive power and service sectors. The in-school component is generally offered through community colleges. The majority of learning occurs during the paid on-the-job component. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

What is OYAP? OYAP stands for Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. An OYAP student earns Cooperative Education credits while accumulating Apprenticeship hours. OYAP placements are available in all the Apprenticeship sectors/occupations. Students begin the process by registering for a Co-op course at their School. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Pathways to the World of Work- College Prepares students for specific careers or career fields. Programs provide theoretical and technical knowledge and skills. Offers a range of credentials from one-year certificate to four-year applied degrees. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Preparing for College Research prerequisites for each program and each college. They vary! Prerequisites can include non-academic requirements (e.g. portfolio, audition, interview, supplemental form). Colleges accept C, M, or U and sometimes O courses, but C courses are the main admission requirements. Exception: For Applied Degrees, students must earn at least six 4U/4M credits. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Pathways to the World of Work- University Offers a variety of degree programs that are theoretical in nature. Offers a range of credentials from a Bachelor of Arts Degree to a Doctoral Degree. Some Undergraduate Degrees lead to specific careers (e.g. Nursing and Engineering). Most Professional Schools require an Undergraduate Degree or prior university study (e.g., Dentistry, Social Work, Teaching). The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Preparing for University Research prerequisites for each program and each university. They vary! Prerequisites can include non-academic requirements (e.g. portfolio, supplemental form, audition, interview). Ontario universities accept U and M courses. Admission to Ontario universities requires a minimum of six 4U/4M credits. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Pathways to the World of Work- Entering the Workplace Some students will enter full employment directly after secondary school. Some students will seek employment to increase personal savings and self awareness. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Preparing for Work Take courses to prepare for the workplace. Consider courses in Cooperative Education, Computer Studies, Business Studies, Technological Education, etc. Develop an essential skills portfolio (e.g. Ontario Skills Passport). Develop job preparation skills: professional resume writing, interview techniques. Research specific company and labour market information. Contact Employment Ontario agencies. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Now that you are a Senior!! Students are required to select courses according to their anticipated pathway to the world work. Most students have three compulsory subjects remaining: Math, Religion & English, which leaves 5 options Grade 11 students will take 8 courses, no study periods (spares) Full Disclosure-All Grade 11 and 12 marks count Course selection in February is important. Future changes will be difficult, and, in some cases, impossible! The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Mapping out my last 2 years of High School Graduation credits to be completed …….. Interest or skill-based courses I want to take….. Pathway preparation courses I will need…… Co-op or Specialized Courses that will help me decide and prepare The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Grade 11 Grade 12 1. ENGLISH 2. WORLD RELIGIONS 2. RELIGION 3. MATH ANY REMAINING COMPULSORY COURSES ANY REMAINING COMPULSORY COURSES 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

TYPES OF COURSES The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Generally speaking…. Locally Grade 9 Applied, Workplace Developed Applied College, Workplace some University/College (M) Academic College, University/College (M), University, Workplace The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Knowledge and Understanding Subject-specific content acquired in each grade (knowledge), and the comprehension of its meaning and significance(understanding Categories Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Knowledge of content (e.g., facts, terms, procedural skills, use of tools) demonstrates limited knowledge of content demonstrates some knowledge of content demonstrates considerable knowledge of content demonstrates thorough knowledge of content Understanding of mathematical concepts demonstrates limited understanding of concepts demonstrates some understanding of concepts demonstrates considerable understanding of concepts demonstrates thorough understanding of concepts The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Grade 11 Workplace (MEL 3E) MATHEMATICS (MAT 1L) Locally Developed Grade 9 Applied (MFM 1P) Foundations Grade 9 Academic (MPM 1D) Principles (MAT 2L) Locally Developed Grade 10 Applied (MFM 2P) Foundations Grade 10 Academic (MPM 2D) Principles Grade 11 Workplace (MEL 3E) Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life Grade 11C (MBF 3C) Foundations for College Mathematics Grade 11 U/C (MCF3M) Functions and Applications Grade 11 U (MCR 3U) Functions Grade 12 (MEL 4E) Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life Grade 12C (MAP 4C) Foundations for College Mathematics Grade 12 C (MCT 4C) Mathematics for College Technology Grade 12 U (MDM 4U) Mathematics of Data Management Grade 12 U (MHF 4U) Advanced Functions Grade 12 U (MCV 4U) Calculus & Vectors The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Five other courses- What elective courses do I choose? Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Arts) Business (Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Marketing) Canadian and World Studies ( Law, World History) Computer Studies (Computer Science, Computer Engineering) Cooperative Education* Guidance & Career Education (Leadership*) Health & Physical Education (Healthy Active Living, Fitness Activities) International Languages (French) Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Elective Courses - Continued Social Sciences & Humanities (Food and Culture, Fashion and Creative Expression, Sociology/Anthropology/Psychology) Specialist High Skills Major (cluster of courses and certifications/training) AIM, Tech Theatre*, Construction, Sports Management) Specialized Courses (FNN, Yearbook) Technological Education ( Communication, Design, Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing) The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Try on a career!! Remember, in exploring work you’ll learn more about yourself, and in exploring yourself you’ll learn more about the work that interests you! The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

2 Credit Co-op sample schedule (any subject area) Semester One Semester Two Transportation Technology Chemistry Math English Religion Transportation Coop Physical Education The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

SHSM at STA Arts and Culture Health and Wellness Construction Tech Theatre Health and Wellness AIM Construction Sports Management Non-Profit (pending) Communication Technology (pending) The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Components of a SHSM Program Bundled credits A defined bundle of credits consisting of eight to 10 Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits, including cooperative education 2. Certification and training Sector-recognized certifications and training courses and programs 3. Experiential learning and career exploration activities Experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector 4. Reach ahead experiences Learning experiences connected with the student’s postsecondary plans 5. Essential Skills and work habits Development of Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector, recorded using the tools in the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Total Number of Credits Grade 11 Grade 12   Health and Wellness (Fitness Focus) (4 Required) 2 in Grade 11 2 in Grade 12  PAF3O  PPL3O  GPP3O  HRF3O  HRT3M  HSP3C  HSP3U  SBI3C  SBI3U  SCH3U  SNV3E  PAF4O  PLF4C  PLF4M  PPL4O  PSE4U  PSK4U  HFA4U  HFA4C  HHG4M  HHS4C  HHS4U  HZT4U  IDC4U  SBI4U  SCH4C  SCH4U  SPH4C  SPH4U English (1 Required)  ENG3C  ENG3E  ENG3U Math  MEL3E  MBF3C  MCF3M  MCR3U Other  HPW3C  SPH3U  SVN3M Co-op Education (2 Required) 2 Total Number of Credits 9 STA AIM Program SHSM Required Courses

ONLINE REGISTRATION Open the LDCSB home page. At school, you can use your Desire to Learn page. At home, open the LDCSB web page, select Students from the drop down menu, then click on VLE(D2L) Login. Use your LDCSB email address, which is your student number followed by @ldcsb.org. For example, 123456@ldcsb.org. Use your regular school password. Click on the Career Cruising icon, then select Choose My Courses on the left banner You may access the Course Planner at any time now, but may not “lock in” your selections until February 1, 2018. The final date to “lock in” your choices is February 21, 2018. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Student Activity Fees will be only accepted online this year Student Activity Fees will be only accepted online this year. Have your parents sign up for a School Cash Online account as soon as possible! The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

Catholic Graduate Expectations a discerning believer formed in our Catholic Faith Community an effective communicator a reflective, creative, and holistic thinker a self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner a collaborative contributor a caring family member a responsible citizen Catholic Graduate Expectations The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11