GRADE 12 COURSE SELECTION Simplifying/Complicating the Process…

Topics Requirements for a high school diploma Requirements for a high school diploma Requirements for post-secondary options (apprenticeship, college, university) Requirements for post-secondary options (apprenticeship, college, university) Choosing the appropriate courses Choosing the appropriate courses What to do about math and science What to do about math and science Grade 12 course offerings Grade 12 course offerings

Factors to be Considered When Choosing Courses for Gr. 12 Requirements for earning the OSSD Requirements for earning the OSSD Requirements for post-secondary programs Requirements for post-secondary programs Choosing the appropriate courses Choosing the appropriate courses Math/Science issues Math/Science issues

Requirements for Post- Secondary Options a. College  OSSD with grade 12 English b. Apprenticeships  Many now require OSSD c. University  Minimum 6 4U/4M courses d. **ALL RAP courses can be used for University admission**

Graduation Requirements with a 30 credits 18 compulsory credits: 4 credits English 3 credits Math (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12) 2 credits Science 1 credit Canadian Geography - Grade 9 1 credit Canadian History - Grade 10 1 credit French as a second language 1 credit Arts 1 credit Health & Physical Education 1 credit Careers/Civics ** Substitute RAP Art Credit

Additional Credits Three additional credits - one from each of the following lists: Group 1: Additional credit in English, or French or a Native language an international language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Cooperative Education **** GRADE 11 WORLD RELIGION ***** Group 2: Additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or the Arts, or Business Studies, or Cooperative Education ****** RAP ART CREDIT GRADE 9 ***** Group 3: Additional credit in Science(11 or 12), or Technological Education, or Computer Studies, or Co-operative Education ****** SUMMER CO OP AT HARBOURFRONT***** Plus successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test Plus 40 hours of Community Service

Choosing the Appropriate Course Type Things to consider… a. Degree program?  University program or College degree b. Keeping options open  Be realistic c. University admission  Consider minimum averages required d. ‘M’ courses  University/college preparation

Math/Science Issues Choosing math and science courses in grade 12 is the most effective way of keeping the maximum number of options available after high school. However,… Choosing math and science courses in grade 12 is the most effective way of keeping the maximum number of options available after high school. However,… A student must also consider his/her strengths and weaknesses when choosing math/science courses at this level A student must also consider his/her strengths and weaknesses when choosing math/science courses at this level May have the reverse effect! May have the reverse effect!

MATH PATHWAYS MCR 3U Gr. 11 Univ. Prep. MDM 4U Data Management MHF 4U Advanced Functions MCV 4U Calculus & Vectors

MATH PATHWAYS cont’d MCF 3M Gr.11 Univ./Coll. Prep MCT 4C Gr. 12 College Tech. MHF 4U Advanced Functions MDM 4U Data Management

MATH PATHWAYS cont’d MBF 3C Gr. 11 College Prep. MAP 4C Gr. 12 College Prep.

SCIENCE PATHWAYS SBI 3U Gr. 11 Univ. Biology SBI 4U Gr. 12 Univ. Biology SCH 3U Gr. 11 Univ. Chemistry SCH 4U Gr. 12 Univ. Chemistry SPH 3U Gr. 11 Univ. Physics SPH 4U Gr. 12 Univ. Physics

SCIENCE PATHWAYS cont’d SVN 3M Gr. 11 U/C Science SVN 4M Gr. 12 U/C Science

SCIENCE PATHWAYS cont’d SNC 2P/2D Gr. 10 Science- Applied or Academic SBI 3C Gr. 11 College Biology SCH 4C Gr. 12 College Chemistry SPH 4C Gr. 12 College Physics

Grade 12 Course Offerings English ENG 4C ENG 4U EWC 4U (Writer’s Craft) ETS 4U (Literature) Canadian & World Studies CGW 4U (World Issues) CHI 4U (Can. History) CHY 4U (World History) CLN 4U (Law) CPW 4U (Politics) CIA 4U (Economics) Family Studies HFA 4U or C (Food/Nutrition) HHS 4U ( Indiv. & Families ) HSB 4U ( Challenge & Change in Society ) Business BDV 4C (Entrepreneurial Studies) BAT 4M (Accounting) BBB 4M (Int’l Business) BOH 4M (Business Leadership)

Grade 12 Course Offerings cont’d Physical Education PLF 4C (Leadership) PAF 4OF/4OM (Fitness) PPL 4OF/4OM (Healthy Active Living) PSE 4U (Exercise Science) Technological Studies TCJ 4C (Woodworking) TTJ 4C (Auto Mechanics) TMJ 4C (Machine Shop ) TMJ4C2 Seneca College 2 credit TDJ 4M (Drafting) TGV 4M1 (Film Production) TGJ 4O (Digital Imagery & Web Design) TGG 4M/TGP 4M (Yearbook)

Grade 12 Course Offerings cont’d Arts AWQ 4M (Photography) AVI 4M (Visual Art) AWE 4M (Graphic Design) ADA 4M (Drama) AMU 4M (Music) AMV 4M (Music-Vocal) AMS 4M (Music-Strings) ATC 4M (Dance) Moderns FSF 4U (French) Religion HRE 4O (Open) HRE 4M (Univ./College) HZT 4U (Philosophy)

A Final Thought… “Good plans shape good decisions. That’s why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true.” ~Lester R. Bittel, The Nine Master Keys of Management