Welcome to semester two… OAKRIDGE

COURSE BUNDLE Opportunities for Grade 10s

Grade 10 ART of MATH BUNDLE: Course Code – ARMA 2D or ARMA 2P Bundles together (2 credits – half day course) AVI 2O – Grade 10 Visual Arts MPM 2D OR MFM 2P – Grade 10 Academic Math or Grade 10 Applied Math Grade 9 Art is NOT a prerequisite Having been enrolled in the Grade 9 Art of Math bundle is NOT a prerequisite

2D English & 2D Canadian History Bundle Course Code – 2DENHI Bundles together (2 credits – half day course) CHC2D – Academic Canadian History ENG2D – Grade 10 Academic English Study Canada’s history through novels, poetry, plays, music, photography, television, film, media, fashion, food, and sport. A bundled course means... overlapping lessons and projects covering English and history.

Graduation Requirements 30 Credits 40 Volunteer Hours Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test (OSSLT) in grade….. Credit Counselling Summary

Credits Compulsory Credits 18 Elective Credits 12

18 Compulsory Credits 4 English (1 per grade) 3 Math (1 must be at senior level) 2 Science 1 French 1 Geography 1 History 1 Civics/Careers (2 half credits) 1 Art 1 Physical Education Group 1, 2, 3 Credits (1 of each)

Compulsory Credits Click link below to browse Group 1, 2, 3 Credits in the wrap of next year’s course calendar 2019 - 2020 Course Calendar Wrap

Compulsory Credits In Grade 10, the following courses are compulsory…. English Math Science History Civics and Careers (2 half credits)

Compulsory Credits English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers, Pre-IB Academic ENG2D1 Enriched ENG2DE Applied ENG2P1 Locally Developed ENG2L1

Compulsory Credits English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers, Pre-IB Academic MPM2D1 Enriched MPM2DE Applied MFM2P1 Locally Developed MAT2L1

Things to consider when selecting math Minimum mark of 70% in Grade 9 Academic Math (MPM1D1) is recommended for continued success in MPM2D1 If you achieved less than 70% in grade 9 Academic Math, you should consider grade 10 Applied Math, MFM2P1

Things to consider when selecting math Minimum mark of 65% in Grade 9 Applied Math (MFM1P1) is recommended for continued success in Grade 10 Applied Math MFM2P1 If you achieved less than 65% in grade 9 Applied Math, you should consider grade 11 Workplace Math, MEL3E1 MAT1L1 students should consider MEL3E1 and MEL4E1 as their next two compulsory Math credits

Compulsory Credits English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers, Pre-IB Academic SNC2D1 Enriched SNC2DE Applied SNC2P1 Locally Developed SNC2L1

Compulsory Credits English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers, Pre-IB Academic CHC2D1 Enriched CHC2DE Applied CHC2P1

Compulsory Credits English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers, Pre-IB Civics CHV2O5 Careers GLC2O5

Compulsory Credits English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers, Pre-IB English ENG2D6 Math MPM2D6 and MCR3U6 Science SNC2D6 History CHC2D6 French FSF2D6

important Note to Pre-Ib students!!!!! In addition to the six compulsory credits listed in the previous slide, you are responsible to ensure you have earned compulsory credits in the Arts and Phys. Ed. by the end of your grade 10 year.

Core enrichment classes In grade 10, students have the choice to continue in the following enrichment classes: ENG2DE, MPM2DE, SNC2DE, CHC2DE.   You can select 1, 2, 3, or all 4 of the enriched courses offered. Students who have achieved high academic success and have not taken enriched courses in grade 9 ARE ELIGIBLE to register in enriched classes! Students will earn an academic level credit, enrichment activities are added to enhance the learning experience.

Curriculum compacting Allows a grade 10 student to accelerate through selected courses, in 6-9 weeks. This is done both on-site and on-line. Application process must be complete in order to be considered. For more information contact Ms. Basso in Learning Services. WHY COMPACT? Designed for students who would like more room for course selection and different programming opportunities such as Advanced Placement, WISE, or SAT.

Planning on attending university post graduation? Which one of the following grade 10 compulsory courses MUST be taken in the academic stream in order to attend University? English Math Science History

Prerequisites What is a prerequisite? Always ensure you have the proper prerequisite before selecting your courses Where can I find out course prerequisites? 2019-2020 Course Calendar

2019-2020 Course Selection Chart Electives What courses are available to me after I have selected my 5 compulsory grade 10 courses? Click the link below for a summary of all courses you can choose from for the 2019 - 2020 school year 2019-2020 Course Selection Chart

Plan Ahead When selecting optional courses for grade 10, make sure to consider the prerequisites for grade 11 courses you might be interested in taking. For example, if you would like to take Grade 11 University Biology (SBI3U1), you must take Grade 10 Academic Science (SNC2D1)

2019-2020 course Selection reminders Course Selections: 9 courses – Civics and Careers on two separate lines, count for 1 credit Alternates: 2 courses – why is this important? There are no guarantees of your elective courses being available Music Repertoire Selections: BAND AMR2OC CHOIR AMR2OW

Repertoire Band/choir In addition to your 8 selected courses, you may earn an extra 0.5 credit by actively participating in the school BAND (AMR2OC) or CHOIR (AMR2OW) See Mrs. Wales or Mr. Barby for more information

Next Steps The final deadline for registration in myBlueprint is February 22 Start researching your course selections, talk to your parents, your teachers, your guidance/learning services counsellor

Next Steps All grade 9 students will be expected to register their 2019/2020 course selections through their myBlueprint account on either a home or school computer myBlueprint Registration Instructions MyBlueprint registration portal will be open from Friday February 8, 2019 – Friday February 22, 2019 PLANNING ON GOING TO SUMMER SCHOOL?

Next Steps Summer School and myBlueprint: If you plan on taking a summer school course DO NOT register for this course in myBlueprint. In the “Student Comment” section of the registration/confirmation page in myBlueprint, let your counsellor know what course you will register for in summer school. If you are not sure about summer school, register for the course at Oakridge for next year.

NEXT STEPs Print off Course Selection Verification Sheet after registering in myBlueprint Due Date: Must be returned to homeroom teacher no later than FRIDAY MARCH 01

Any Questions?