Colonel By Secondary School Course Selection 2019-2020 “Selecting for Success” January 29, 2019

Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”

CB Administration Steve Spidell Principal Laurie Labelle Vice Principal (A-L) Larry Ruch Vice Principal (M-Z)

Guidance and Student Services Jill Badgery (A-G) jill.badgery@ocdsb.ca Sarah Storey (H-M) sarah.storey@ocdsb.ca Rachel Nakashoji (N-Z) rachel.nakashoji@ocdsb.ca

www.colonelby.com - Useful Links School Course Guide (list/description of all courses offered) - Colonel By News Course Selection 2019-2020 (Course planning worksheets, Ontario course overview, and slide presentations) Course Selection takes 1 minute 45 seconds What takes time is the consideration required prior to checking a box. Not a 1st come 1st served. Please bring it in by the deadline (Feb 17th class 1-A)

Plan your future Ontario Program

Plan your future IB Program

Plan your future – Where are you now? OSSD Graduation Requirements: 30 credits (18 Compulsory + 12 Options) 40 hours of Community Involvement Literacy Test (March 27th, morning) All Grade 10 students and any Grade 11 and 12 students who did not write last year, or were unsuccessful.

Compulsory Credits Required for OSSD

Course Types Academic “D” University “U” Students can have a combination of levels in their course selection. Academic “D” University “U” -theoretical, faster-paced, more independent learning Applied “P” College “C” -practical/hands-on, more time/support to acquire skills Open “O” -interest courses available to all students designed to broaden skills and knowledge Locally Developed/Essential “L” -available in English, math, and science for students who are working toward grade level French Immersion “F”

Course Types 9 & 10 11 & 12 Academic (D) University (U) Applied (P) University /College (M) Open (O) College (C) Locally developed (L) Workplace (E) Reading a course code changes from grades 9 and 10 and into grade 11 and 12 IB courses have an E or J at the end of the code (ex. ENG3UE)

How to read a code First three letters are the subject: ENG = English AVI = Visual Arts SBI = Biology # Indicates year 1 = 9 2 = 10 3 = 11 4 = 12 Ex. ENG3U LWSDU SCH4C

Colonel By ONTARIO Courses Overview

IB Requirements (in addition to OSSD requirements) Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature (English) Group 2: Language Acquisition (Spanish or French) Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Geography or History or ITGS -Tech) Group 4: Sciences (Bio. or Chem. or Phys. or Exercise Science) Group 5: Mathematics (Studies SL. or Math SL. or Math HL) Group 6: Arts or electives (Music or Visual Arts or a second group 2-3-4) A minimum of three subjects must be examined at the Higher Level (may be up to 4) Please use the Worksheet and the IB Continuum sheet available online at colonelby.com to assist in your decision making process.

AND… You must complete C.A.S. requirement (Creative/Active/Service) You must take the Theory of Knowledge course (HZT4UE) (Grade 11-IB1) You must complete C.A.S. requirement (Creative/Active/Service) You must complete an Extended Essay and TOK paper.

HL or SL? Many programs are taught at the Higher Level (HL) Exam can be written at the Standard Level (SL) – Maximum 2 SL exams in IB 1 Decision on level is finalized in October of IB2 (grade 12) when you register for exams

Career Cruising Career Cruising will take 2-3 minutes to complete. The time intensive piece is the research and considerations that occur before. Career Cruising is much more than a course selection database.

Interest inventory

How to select courses in Career Cruising Log in to www.careercruising.com Passwords (grade 9s) and credit counselling summaries distributed in class Course selection assemblies by grade have occurred

Your Option Sheet – Career Cruising

Career Cruising Printing after submitting is essential to finalize course selection process. Indicate Summer School intention on print out. Student and parent signatures are required.

Career Cruising Summer School *Course Selection: Note on your Course Selection print out your intention to take summer school. This is NOT an official summer school registration.

Career Cruising If an override is required in order to submit (program changes, online learning), see/email Guidance Counsellor. For students taking summer school, you may need to add courses (ex. CHV/GLC) to next grade column (ex. Grade 11) in order to be able to replace it in current grade column. Please submit by February 22nd, 2019 to Subject teachers (in class where credit counselling summary was distributed). 27

Final Note This is a contract for the courses you want to take next year. Changes are not always possible. Ask and consider the advice of your teachers (re: levels). Be aware of prerequisite courses. Note: We will try to place you in all of your requested courses. If we cannot, we will use your alternate choices.

Ontario/pre-IB Grade 9  10 All students take 8 classes (minimum). 5 Compulsory and 3 Electives (options) Cross Border Transfer (CBT) students are required to take courses for which their transfer was accepted.

Ontario Grade 10 11 All students take 8 classes (minimum) 2 Compulsory and 6 Electives Math and English are required. All other courses will aim to complete prerequisites for college or university. Consider balance when choosing electives (ex. physical education, hands-on courses in technology or visual arts). Most students could earn 15/18 compulsory courses in grades 9 and 10. Be aware of any missing courses and take them in grade 11

IB Grade 10 11 University admission requirements are the same for IB students. IB students must take one course in each of the 6 IB groups as well as Theory of Knowledge (HZT4UE). With the exception of Math Studies, and ITGS, all courses must be taken for 2 years. Only one “elective” (remember balance). Special note: If an IB student takes a phys. ed. course or an art course (not as an IB group), they can count it as Active or Service within their CAS package

Ontario Grade 11 12 Continue with required pathway courses (ex. SBI4U, SCH4U, ENG4U). Add courses of interest and balance. Review university/college requirements. Plan accordingly if missing courses required for post secondary program (ex. summer school, elearning). Special Note: Please see a V.P. to inform them of your decision. Not punitive, we simply want to make sure you understand the transportation issues related to your decision

IB Grade 11 12 Continue with IB year 2 courses. Add courses of interest and balance. Review university/college requirements. No “bonus” for extra courses. See guidance counsellor to discuss program changes as soon as possible. Timing is important. Special Note: Please see a V.P. to inform them of your decision. Not punitive, we simply want to make sure you understand the transportation issues related to your decision

Plan Your Future Cooperative Education Cooperative education is a wonderful opportunity for students to better understand themselves and the world of work. Fits most students’ schedules in Grade 11 and many for grade 12 (depending on pathway). Accounting firms Retail Bakery and Restaurants Schools Senior’s residences Hair stylists Automotive Ottawa Airport Radio station Rogers

Plan Your Future Cooperative Education A great opportunity for experiential learning. Try out a job and see how it feels. 2 periods every second day in the afternoon (COP 3PD*) – 2 credits OR 2 periods every afternoon (COP4PD*) – 4 credits * Under Guidance/Career Ed. in Career Cruising

Plan your future Co-operative Education Grade 11 and 12 Experience jobs and job responsibilities 2 or 4 credits Retail Construction NRC Humane Society 36

What is a SHSM? Includes a bundle of major and other required credits Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector Taken in grade 11 and grade 12 Available for all pathways. Successful completion leads to a Red Seal on the OSSD. A supplementary option sheet is required

CB SHSM: Digital Media and Production SHSM–Arts and Culture  Credits Apprenticeship training Gr. 11 Gr. 12 College   Gr. 11 Gr. 12 University Workplace Major Credits (may include maximum of 1 Cooperative Education credit) 4* includes content delivered in the sector’s context English 1 Business Studies or Canadian and World Studies or Additional Cooperative Education credit Cooperative Education 2 Total number of credits 8 SHSM requirements Bundle of 8 - 10 Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits: 4 Major credits 2 Co-operative Education Credits Other Required elements Reach Ahead experiences Sector Specific training/qualifications WHIMS, CPR/First Aid

Dual Credit Programs High school students can earn up to 4 dual credits (count as both high school and college) by taking part in apprenticeship training and college courses. Classes attended at Algonquin College – must fit into your timetable. Discuss with your guidance counsellor if you feel this program is of interest to you.

E-Learning E-learning courses available in Career Cruising. Count as one credit of 8 blocks; challenging as semestered. Separate supplementary option sheet required (available in Guidance office). Students are forced to choose an extra course (in case they are not able to get into the requested e-course).

International Certificate Program ICP PURPOSE of ICP: To recognize and honour students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens. Participants earn the certificate by:  1) Studying an international language; Taking internationally-focused classes; Understanding global issues; Participating in an internationally focused project(s) of their choice

What is involved in the ICP? International Languages & Intercultural Communication International Coursework International Experience & Engagement To enroll, please see your Guidance Counsellor.

Plan your future – Where are you going? Workplace? Complete an apprenticeship? College? University? Consider your strengths and interests when making a decision. Research post-secondary requirements to decide on options.

How do I choose? College: www.ontariocolleges.ca University: www.electronicinfo.ca Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities

College All programs require OSSD ENG4C Some will want science (ex. SBI3C and SCH4C ). Some will want math (ex. MAP4C or MBF3C). Many will find College as an excellent springboard to university. Excellent opportunity to do Coop Yellow sheet at the back of the room details many programs which require some prerequisite courses. For trades programs, please consider Coop as it will ease the student into an apprenticeship program

University 6 - 4U/M courses at most universities 5 - 4U/M courses in many Maritime universities and some programs in Ontario. Electronic info is an excellent source to identify specific program prerequisites. Some do change over time, but this site is quite reliable.

Fields of Study University

Fields of Study College

Summer School March/April/May registration completed online through Career Cruising. Reach Ahead and Make up July (3.5 weeks) Mostly compulsory courses with some electives You will indicate summer school course choices on the parental signage sheets with the options choices. This is not a summer school registration. This will occur in May.

QUESTIONS Contact your guidance counsellor with questions. Appointments can be booked online at www.colonelby.com (Admin--Guidance) jill.badgery@ocdsb.ca (A-G) sarah.storey@ocdsb.ca (H-M) rachel.nakashoji@ocdsb.ca (N-Z)

Thank you. Slides shows and resources available at www.colonelby.com (under Colonel By School News)

Useful Links www.colonelby.com www.careercruising.com -- Resources, course selection slide shows www.careercruising.com -- Online Course Selection www.ontariocolleges.ca --College programs and requirements www.electronicinfo.ca University programs and requirements

Overview of Ontario Mathematics Pathways

Overview of IB Mathematics Pathways

Science Pathways

English Pathways

Canadian World Studies & Humanities