COURSE SELECTION: Grade 11 Students … Thinking about Grade 12 Courses for September 2019

AGENDA BYOD and myBlueprint Credit History / Diploma Requirements Planning for Grade 12 Choosing Your Courses

Your BYOD Email Address used for important communication between you and the school this email address and password are used to choose your courses through myblueprint.ca/peel Your email address is: studentnumber@pdsb.net

BYOD LOGIN and Email Link BYOD page and the Link to your Email!

MyBlueprint Link to myBlueprint

Credit History / Diploma Requirements Logging on to myBlueprint will allow you access to all your credit information.

By the end of Grade 11, you should have at least 24/30 credits Diploma Requirements By the end of Grade 11, you should have accumulated 24 credits. By the end of Grade 11, you should have at least 24/30 credits 17 Courses should be Compulsory

Diploma Requirements Have you met the credit requirements from the 3 ‘additional groupings’? You need 1 credit from each of these groupings.

Community Involvement 40 Hours Needed Student Responsibility Tracking Sheets Located in Student Services Literacy Test you must pass the OSSLT or Complete the Ontario Literacy Course if you are unsuccessful on your first attempt at the test: Option 1: Re-write the Literacy Test Option 2: Sign up for OLC4O0

Which Course Type in Grade 12? University, College, Workplace, Mixed academic achievement teacher RECOMMENDATIONS commitment to academic success your interests, passions, learning style possible destinations and requirements review with your parent/guardian prerequisites – RESEARCH!!!

Destination Planning First Resource: myBlueprint.ca (post-secondary planning) University in Ontario: Six grade 12 U or M courses  www.electronicinfo.ca College in Ontario: Grade 11&12 U/M/C/O  www.ontariocolleges.ca Applied Degrees: Six Grade 12 U or M courses  www.ontariocolleges.ca Apprenticeship: OSSD - Diploma –math/science? www.apprenticesearch.com

Choosing Your Courses

Learn About Courses… …. Do your research! www.myblueprint.ca/peel www.dsssonline.com ( > Student Services > Course Selection > Student Friendly Course Descriptions) subject teachers guidance counsellor friends / other students

Choosing Your Courses 6-8 credits 1 compulsory credit - English (ENG4U/4C/4E); up to 7 optional credits OSSD requirements and post-secondary requirements make realistic choices (ability, post-secondary plans, interests) research post-secondary programs www.myblueprint.ca/peel www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca

Do you NEED another Math? Grade 11/12 Math Courses Do you NEED another Math?

Additional Credit Requirements for Programs SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) Students: ensure you have your core courses, co-op, additional qualifications and certifications, and CLAs SHSM students: must select PAI4OH

Co-Operative Education (co-op) Course Codes: COP 2XC (2 credits) and COP 4XC (4 credits) Dual credits (4-credit option only) OYAP (Culinary Arts, Construction, Child Development, Plumbing, and more….) SHSM students (at least 2-credit co-op needed)

NEW Grade 12 COURSE!!! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – PAD4O0 Outdoor Education Course will focus on advancing students' knowledge and skill set in the natural world. Aim to develop a lifelong connection of healthy active living in the great outdoors. Fun filled, active course, centered on exploring outdoor sports and activities. Co-Ed class

WARNING! If an X appears ENSURE are able to take the course. STEP: 1 Go to High School STEP: 2 ADD courses WARNING! If an X appears ENSURE are able to take the course. Make sure you have the pre-requisite?

Be sure to review your selections before submitting! STEP: 3 SUBMIT IMPORTANT! Be sure to review your selections before submitting! You will not be able to revise without seeking assistance from Guidance.

Need to get the SIGN OFF SHEET signed before submitting to Guidance CONFIRM & PRINT Need to get the SIGN OFF SHEET signed before submitting to Guidance

Course Selection OPENS: Monday December 10th! Course Selection CLOSES: Tuesday January 8th 2019

Waitlists if a course you really want is full, you will be put on a waitlist no guarantee you will get into this course to minimize chances of being put on a waitlist: Select your courses early Make appropriate choices Make Sure to Pick an Alternate Course

Timetable Changes timetable changes are very difficult (and sometimes impossible) once the semester starts the whole school timetable is built based on YOUR choices! be certain about the courses you are choosing optional course change requests will not be considered in September

Final Thoughts login to your myBlueprint account research be realistic about your choices select courses online by Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 you will receive feedback about your course selections at a later time and will be able to make changes then

Need Help? Questions? See your Guidance Counsellor if you need help!!! And do your research! www.myblueprint.ca/peel www.dsssonline.com ( > Student Services > Course Selection > Student Friendly Course Descriptions) Follow @DSSSGuidance on Twitter