THE GRADE 10 PROGRAM Sir Robert Borden High School 2014/2015 CHOOSING YOUR COURSES THE GRADE 10 PROGRAM Sir Robert Borden High School 2014/2015

ONLINE COURSE CALENDAR 2014/2015 Read Important Information Identify Compulsory Courses Think About Interests/Choose Optional Courses Consider Individual Program Pathway Use Education Planner Review SRB Course Offerings Read Course Descriptions Check Course Prerequisites Ex. What is the course prerequisite for AVI3M?

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OSSD Credits Compulsory 18 Elective 12 Total= 30 Literacy Test - semester 2/Grade 10 40 Hours of Community Involvement

WHERE CAN I VOLUNTEER? One of the best resources to locate volunteer opportunities is through Volunteer Ottawa! www.volunteerottawa.ca Check-out the Volunteer Board in guidance!

Planning to apply for scholarships in Grade 12? HOW DO I LOG MY HOURS? Planning to apply for scholarships in Grade 12?

Individual Pathway Programs University World of Work Apprenticed Trades It would be nice if parents and secondary principals considered this model. College

Individual Pathway Program Each student is unique & has different talents, interests & learning styles Interests relate to future careers Try an Interest Inventory www.careercruising.com User Name: elearningocdsb Password: ontario Matchmaker: over 100 questions completed at home linked to top 10 jobs to research Info sheet available in guidance

HOW TO DESIGN MY GRADE 10 TIMETABLE? 6 compulsory courses (Civics/Careers is one course, pick both) 1 group credit (group 1, 2, or 3) 2 optional or elective courses 9 courses (10 with band)

Educational Planner CALCULATE YOUR CREDIT COUNT Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 ENGLISH ENG1D or ENG1P ENG2D or ENG2P ENG3U or ENG3C ENG4U or ENG4C MATHEMATICS MPM1D or MFM1P or MAT1L MPM2D or MFM2P MCF3M, MCR3U, MBF3C, MEL3E SCIENCE SNC1D or SNC1P SNC2D or SNC2P GROUP 1, 2, or 3 GEOGRAPHY CGC1D, CGC1DF, or CGC1P HISTORY CHC2D, CHC2DF, or CHC2P FRENCH FSF1D, FSF1P, FEF1D, FIF1D CIVICS CAREERS CHV20 GLC2O PHYS.ED PPL10P PPL104/ PPL10Q PPL105 THE ARTS ADA10, AMU10, AMK10, AVI10, AMV10

Complusory Courses English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers ENG2D, MPM2D, SNC2D (Prerequisite ENG1D, MPM1D, SNC1D) ENG2DE, MPM2DE, SNC2DE (Requires teacher recommendation) ENG2P, MFM2P, SNC2P (prerequisite ENG1P, MFM1P, SNC1P) CHC2D(F), CHV2O(F)/GLC2O(F) (prerequisite - none)

OTHER COMPULSORY COURSES One from each GROUP: GROUP 1: Additional English, French or a Native Language or an International language, or Social Science, Canadian or World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, or Co-op GROUP 2: Business, additional credit in Phys. Ed., Arts, French or Co-op GROUP 3: Gr. 11 or 12 Science, Technology, Computer Studies, French or Co-op

What Gr. 10 Electives Can I Take? ARTS ADA20 -Drama AMK20 –Keyboarding AMR20 -Band AMU20 -Music AMV20 -Vocal/Choral AVI20 -Visual Arts (No Prerequisites) BUSINESS BBI20 – Intro. to Business (No Prerequisite) COMPUTER STUDIES ICS20-Intro. to Computer Studies (No Prerequisite)

What Gr. 10 Electives Can I Take? TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION TCJ20- Construction Technology TDJ20- Design Technology TGJ20-Communications Technology (No Prerequisite) LANGUAGES LWSBD– Spanish (No Prerequisite) SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES HFN20- Food and Nutrition (No Prerequisite)

What Gr. 10 Electives Can I Take? PHYS. ED. PAF2O - Fitness PPL 20P-Girls PPL 20Q-Boys PPL 204-Girls (F) PPL 205-Boys (F) No Prerequisite FRENCH FIF 2D-Immersion French Prerequisite – FIF1D FSF 2D- Core French Prerequisite – FSF1D

FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM French Immersion Certificate: 4 courses in French Immersion 6 other courses taught in French

Gr. 10 Courses Offered in French History - CHC2DF Civics - CHV2OF & Careers – GLC2OF Physical Education - PPL2O4 (Girls) - PPL2O5 (Boys)

ACADEMIC PATHWAYS It is important to note that you can mix and match between academic/applied courses Refer to Prerequisite Charts and course descriptions for pathways (back of online course calendar) Ex. English Prerequisite Chart

SUBJECT TEACHER CONSULTATION Teacher Recommendations: If you are unsure about course levels, please speak to your current course teacher for advice Remember: you can still seek advice from your semester 1 teachers, even though you have already completed the course

OCDSB. International. Certificate. Program. http://www. ocdsb Kathy Scheepers International Education Coordinator Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Ottawa-Carleton Education Network

PURPOSE To provide an opportunity for motivated students to become active global citizens ENROLEMENT PROCEDURE Sign up sheet in Guidance – information meeting will follow To receive an OCDSB International Studies Certificate you must successfully complete all three components and the summative portfolio task

WHAT IS INVOLVED… International Languages & Intercultural Communication I International Coursework International Experience & Engagement

E-Learning 2014/2015 Courses Offered Grade 10 CHV2OT Civics GLC2OT Career Studies Note: A separate application form must be submitted with your Course Contract

Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) Programs What is a SHSM? Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector Student will take a bundle of credits Taken in Grade 11 and 12 One semester at host school Coop required Remaining credits at home school Red Seal on OSSD

Sir Robert Borden SHSMS 1) NEW – SHSM Architecture & Interior Design Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design Can start in Grade 10 TDA3M - Architectural Design Note: Choose course if interested in the SHSM 2) Emergency Services Police Work, Paramedic, Firefighting Requires separate application

Co-operative Education Science? Law? Film? Education? Mechanics? Music? Food? Hairstyling? + more Prerequisite – GLC2O - Career Education Sign up in the Guidance Office by Wednesday Summer of Grade 10 Register in May/14

SUMMER SCHOOL Details are not available until mid April Only offered in the month of July Makeup courses are usually available for compulsory subjects must have 35% to be eligible Maximum of 2 make-ups Reach Ahead courses are only for students who have earned a 70% in the required prerequisite course For your course contract, plan to take Makeup courses in the summer Note: Summer Co-op is available for students who have complete GLC2O (Career Education)

Information Overload? Make an appointment with your friendly Guidance Counsellor…..We are here to help! Mrs. Mayhew A-K Mr. Mullins L-Z

DUE DATE Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Student & Parent Signature Required Priority to Course Contracts returned on time Media Release & Computer Use Checked Online system closed Monday, Feb. 17!