1 Moving to Grade 10 Port Credit Secondary School Course Selection February 2013

2 Pathways to Opportunity

3 PAUSE FOR REFLECTION Can you see yourself earning money while enjoying doing this?

4 PAUSE FOR REFLECTION Can you see yourself earning money while enjoying doing this?

5 PAUSE FOR REFLECTION Can you see yourself earning money while enjoying doing this?

Great ideas… what is to come? 6

7 PAUSE FOR REFLECTION Can you see yourself earning money while enjoying doing this?

Our Canadians in space! 8

Three Occupations!  Paramedic  Small truck mechanic  Emergency Doctor 9

10 Recommending a Strategy Our goal is to help you plan for success! What does this look like?  completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements  going to work directly from Port Credit  eligible to study what you wish at Apprenticeship, College, University

11 Many employment sectors have a full range of training opportunities: Social Work Child & Youth Studies Child & Youth Worker More hands-on More conceptual Graduate degree (Masters) University Degree (4-6 yr.) College Diploma (3 yr.) Apprenticeship Certification (2-5 yr.) Child & Youth Worker

12 Pathways…  Students in Ontario have many options for post secondary training.  You can choose from 28 colleges, 21 universities, hundreds of private career colleges, over 140 apprenticeship opportunities and on the job training programs.

13 Compulsory Courses for Grade 10 OPTIONAL CHOICES (pick 3) ARTS, FAMILY STUDIES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, LANGUAGES  ENGLISH  MATH  SCIENCE  HISTORY  CIVICS (half credit)  CAREERS (half credit)

14 Regional Strings English Math Science History Careers (half course) AND Civics (half course) Strings option

15 Sci-Tech English Math Science (SNC2DR) History Careers (GLC2O9) and Civics (CHV2O9) – half courses TMJ 2OR option

16 COURSE LEVELS  As well as choosing specific courses, you also need to choose APPROPRIATE LEVELS.  Academic (D)  Applied (P)  Locally Developed (L)  Open (O)  TALK to your Parents/Teachers/Guidance Counsellor  LOOK at PRE-REQUISITES  Visit the different departments this week, take a friend.

Pathway Chart Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Grade 12 U Advanced Functions MHF4U Grade 12 U Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U Grade 12 C Mathematics for College Technology MCT4C Grade 12 C Foundations for College Mathematics MAP4C Grade 12 E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL4E Grade 11 U Functions MCR3U Grade 11 M Functions and Applications MCF3M Grade 11 C Foundations for College Mathematics MBF3C Grade 10 LDCC Grade 9 Foundations Applied MFM1P Grade 11 E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL3E Grade 9 LDCC Grade 10 Principles Academic MPM2D Grade 10 Foundations Applied MFM2P Grade 9 Principles Academic MPM1D T Alternate Pathway 70% Recommended Prerequisite Course Mark PCSS MATHEMATICS 70%

Other helpful tips!  Might move?......select courses now.  Summer school courses---110% sure...do not pick that course now...pick another course.  Summer school information: late April, register online first Monday in May, 8 a.m.  ‘Reserve’ a seat! (failing a course) 18

19 COURSE SELECTION MATERIALS  Chart Your Course (course book)   Student Services section  Personal Space (on PCSS web site)  My Blue Print: individual pathways plan.

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21 Choose your courses wisely!  Don’t be disappointed that a course you want is not available due to insufficient enrollment or that a course is full that you did not select. Online course selection: Mon. Feb. 11 th to Tues. Feb. 19 th

22 Opening Doors  When you choose courses for secondary school, it is important that you do some HONEST self assessment, matching your ability with your interests.  A strong foundation is very important for success in grades 11 and 12!

 Remember the F word!!!  FUN !!! 23

24 GOOD LUCK!  Guidance Teacher-Counsellors will be available at the start of lunch the week of Feb. 11 th, if you have questions.  Drop in!