Course Selections Going into Gr. 11 2019-2020

Start your pathway and career research now Key Points To Consider Start your pathway and career research now Choose courses wisely for graduation and your future pathway requirements Have a back up plan! Complete your 40 hours community of involvement Remember: 40 by 11

myBlueprint.ca as you search the course of interest The Planning Process Complete the Self Interest Surveys on MyBlueprint to learn about yourself and your interests Review the possible career suggestions Use: www.electronicinfo.ca, www.collegeoftrades.ca, www.ontariocolleges.ca to research post-secondary programs and requirements Check Pre-requisites on : myBlueprint.ca as you search the course of interest Use myBlueprint to check your diploma status Choose the required Gr 11 courses for your post-secondary program(s)

Pathways University? College? Apprenticeship? World of Work?

Apprenticeship Research www.collegeoftrades.ca http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng

College Research www.ontariocolleges.ca 6

College/Program Search Search by: keyword Search by: category Search by: college

University www.electronicinfo.ca 'Find a Program' search scholarships Residences Important Information – example: language requirements, professional programs, repeated/upgraded courses Search by geographic region (click on Choose an Ontario University)

University Program Search Search by: university program keyword Double click for more information

Examine Job Projections www.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do Check out career of interest Examine outlook

Grade 11 Courses Must select 8 credits Must select: 1 English 1 Math And 6 optional courses

Did you know? LASS will be offering Punjabi Language courses: LIPBD0 - Grade 10 level LIPCU0 - Grade 11 level LIPDU0 - Grade 12 level They are under ‘Third Languages’ in myblueprint Note: GPP3O0 Leadership course is available for grade 10 and 11 students

What is Co-op? The Key to Your Future! Earn 2, or 4 high school credits Gain classroom theory and workplace experience Customized experience based on YOUR pathway Earn apprenticeship hours while still in high school. (OYAP) DUAL credit courses where you can experience college courses and explore areas of interest The Key to Your Future!

Full Time (4-credit) Part Time (2-credit) Co-Op Opportunities Police Foundations Restaurants/Hotels Construction Rogers TV Home Renovation Hospital(4 hospitals) Army (Paid coop) Auto Mechanic/Truck Electrical/Plumbing Brampton Court House Part Time (2-credit) Retail Schools Restaurants Auto Detailing Optometrist Animal Care Law Clerk Art and Drama And so much more……..

Dual Credit What is it? Benefits: Allows grade 11 or 12 students to simultaneously earn both college and non-compulsory secondary credits Students are registered in secondary school and college at the same time Colleges offering dual credit: Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Seneca, Sheridan Benefits: College tuition costs are covered and textbooks are provided. Transportation provided.

Dual Credit And so much more…….. Police Foundations/Criminology Plumbing/Welding Renovation/BluePrint Reading Electrician Psychology Sociology Acting/Drama Media/Sound Design Web Development Introduction to Spa Management Robotics COTT- introduction to construction trades Theory and Practice of Film and Television Early Childhood Education Cosmetology Digital Art and Animation Cooking ( Level 1 Chef) Easier to do a dual credit if you are doing co-op. The chef dual credit –must do 4 credit co-op to take this course. And so much more……..

How to Register for Dual Credit With your guidance counsellor – cannot be done through myBlueprint For students selecting co-op May/June for semester 01 course offerings November/December for semester 02 course offerings

Specialist High Skills Major - SHSM Allows you to focus on a career area while you earn your high school diploma High school courses in grade 11 and 12 tailored to the career you want to pursue Gain industry certifications and experience in a sector of interest

Specialist High Skills Major - SHSM At Louise Arbour we offer two SHSM: 1) Arts & Culture – Modern Learning focus 2) Hospitality - Baking & Restaurant Management

Hospitality and Tourism Courses for SHSM Hospitality and Tourism Arts and Culture 4 Major Courses in: Hospitality/Tourism and/or Science and/or Social Sciences and/or Physical Education 1 Business 2 or 4 credit Co-op 1 Math 1 English Arts and/or Social Sciences Free certifications and training (Food Handling, Customer Service, Smart Serve, First Aid and CPR, etc) Free certifications and training (CPR, WHMIS, Portfolio development, Developing a Marketing Plan, etc)

Accessing MyBlueprint At School/Home Log in to the school network using your student number and password Click on the GOOGLE CHROME Icon Click on BYOD Click on myBlueprint logo or “view all apps” then the logo.

Selecting Gr. 11 Courses using MyBlueprint Click on Official High School Plan Click on High School Planner

Selecting Gr. 11 Courses using MyBlueprint Click each box in the Gr. 11 column to select your courses Yvonne

Course Descriptions Click on the course (Example: ENG3C) 2. Read the course descriptions on myblueprint and LASS website 3 Add the course to your plan

Go to www.louisearbourss.ca Click on the Department Click on the course of interest

Course Selections Graduation Status: Allows you to see the credits you have earned—which compulsory credits you still need. This is a good to look at so you know where you stand with your credits. Emphasize to students to select courses that work with their strengths and look at pre-requisites for grade 12

Graduation Progress Allows you to see the credits you have earned—which compulsory credits you still need. This is a good to look at so you know where you stand with your credits.

Submit Selections Fill in the comment if you are going to take a compulsory course in summer school

Sign and Return to Home Room Teacher VERIFICATION FORM Sign and Return to Home Room Teacher

THINGS TO REMEMBER Course Planning: Dec. 3rd – Jan. 1st Course Submission: By Jan 1st 2019 Review presentation at: www.louisearbourss.ca Return your signed verification sheet to your Home Room Teacher Do your research and make your choices carefully choices carefully Courses you select now will determine what will be offered next year.