Pathways From Elementary Through Secondary October 25, 2018

Agenda Introductions Credits - What you need to graduate Pathways SCWI Student Success Initiatives - Dual Credit / Specialist High School Major / Co-op / OYAP Questions

What do you need to graduate? Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits Provincial Literacy Requirement (OSSLT) 40 hours (min) of community involvement activities Review link/poster that explains the compulsory credits and optional credits Re: OSSLT The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) measures whether or not students are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. 2 attempts to write - if unsuccessful both attempts you can meet this requirement by taking the literacy course Re 40 hours of community service: The community involvement requirement is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness and understanding about civic responsibility. Students can start accumulating hours in the summer before entering Grade 9 Hours tracked on a record card (guidance office) Recommend starting sooner rather than later - really do need to graduate - before you know it will be the June of students’ Grade 12 year Guidance departments are great at providing a list of appropriate and ineligible activities

Career Pathways A pathway is a sequence of programs or courses and work-based learning experiences that connect personal interests form high school to your future career goals. Do not refer to as ‘levels’

Applied vs. Academic Grade 9 and 10 Cover the same essential concepts while responding to students’ different interests and needs Learning styles

Academic Emphasize theoretical, abstract applications of the essential concepts and incorporate practical applications as appropriate

Academic Learners / Classes Abstract Student Initiated Independent activities and learning Theoretical based

Applied Develop students knowledge and skills by emphasizing practical, concrete applications and incorporate theoretical applications as appropriate.

Applied Learners / Classes More hands on Concrete ideas More teacher directed ideas/activities Tasks more defined

The Locally Developed Program Courses are offered in Math, Science and English. Designed for students who may not be working at grade level. Should be chosen only in consultation with the students grade 8 teacher,SERT and input from guidance

Anatomy Of A Course Code - Gr 9/10 Academic course codes have a “D” in them. Eg. ENG1D Translation-->Grade 9, Academic English Applied course codes have a “P” in them. Eg. ENG1P Translation-->Grade 9, Applied English Locally developed courses have a “L” in them Eg. ENG 1L Translation -->Grade 9, Locally Developed English

Anatomy Of A Course Code - Gr 11/12 University Courses have a “U” in them College/University Courses have an “M” in them College Courses have a “C” in them Workplace Courses have an “E” in them Academic is the pre-requisite for U/M courses Applied is the pre-requisite for M/CCourses Locally developed is the prerequisite for a Workplace course

Academic/University Course Pathway Leads to University, College, Apprenticeship and Employment Students applying to university must a have ENG 4U and plus 5 other Grade 12 U or M courses Direct pathway from high school

Applied/College Course Pathway Leads to College, Apprenticeship and Employment Students applying to college must have ENG 4C or ENG 4U plus college program requirements

Locally Developed/Workplace Course Pathway Leads to employment & apprenticeship - the world of work

Changing Pathways It is possible to change Pathways Work with your guidance department Not all of courses have to be in the same pathway Build on students’ strength/success

Student Success Initiative Through the Student Success initiative, Ontario secondary schools are offering expanded programs to help meet students’ individual learning styles and interests. These programs allow students to customize their high school experience through a variety of new and enhanced learning options. These options include Dual Credits, Specialist High Skills Majors and Cooperative Education. These programs help to meet the needs, interests and strengths of all students, engaging them in learning and better preparing them for graduation and beyond.

School College Work Initiative - Dual Credit SCWI programs continue to demonstrate remarkable success in inspiring at risk students to complete their high school diploma and continue in career oriented post secondary education Many wonderful and exciting opportunities to engage our students and help them succeed

Dual Credit - What Is It? A program where Georgian College works with your High School If you are successful at obtaining the College credit, you are also given a High School credit It is offered both semesters It can be a 14 week program or a 7 week program Courses are offered at the 5 different Georgian campuses (Barrie, Midland, Orillia, Muskoka, South Georgian Bay) It can be a 14 week program or a 7 week program. The 14 week program runs once a week for 3 hours a day. The 7 week program runs once a week for 6 hours a day. The 14 week program can be a day or night course. Not all courses are offered at all of the College locations. Not all courses are offered to all high schools. The courses offered to your school depend on your school location and the courses that are offered at the nearest College location.

Dual Credit - Courses Offered Ideas & imagery Welding Plumbing Family Sociology Ethics and Issues Baking and Pastry Skills Introduction to Psychology Ojibwe Language and Culture Introduction to Marketing Construction Interpersonal Skills Introduction to Fitness and Health Developing Leadership

Dual Credit Testimonial The following is a video of student successes and testimonials. Student Testimonials

SHSM - What Is It? Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Students receive the SHSM seal on their diploma when they: - complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in the student's selected field - earn valuable industry certifications including first aid and CPR - gain important skills on the job through cooperative education placements

SHSM - Who Are They For? Grade 11 and 12 students who are: heading for apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace wanting to identify, explore and refine their career goals and make informed choices about their next steps after secondary school

SHSM - How Can They Help? Gain important skills on the job with actual employers, at skills training centres and at school Earn valuable industry certifications, including first aid and CPR qualifications Students have the opportunity to …….

SHSM - Sectors Agriculture Arts and Culture Aviation Aerospace Business Construction Energy Environment Food Processing Forestry Health and Wellness Horticulture and Landscaping Hospitality and Tourism Information and Communications Justice Community Safety, and Emergency Services Manufacturing Mining Non-profit Sports Transportation

Co-operative Education- What Is It? Allows students to earn more credits through workplace experience

Co-operative Education - How It Helps Experience hands-on learning "Test-drive" career options See the relevance of their classroom learning Develop the essential skills and habits required in the workplace Gain valuable work experience to help build a resumé for postsecondary programs and future employment

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program -What is it? OYAP is a School to Work program that opens the door for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program

OYAP - How It Helps Students have an opportunity to become registered apprentices and work towards becoming certified journeypersons in a skilled trade while completing their secondary school diplomas

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