1. Grade 10 to 11 Course Selection February 2 nd and 3 rd, 2015

2. Planning with Your Destination in Mind Career ◦College, university, trade, workplace University, U/C, College, Workplace ◦Pre-requisites Literacy Test (March 26 th, 2015) Community Service (40 hours)

3. The OSSD (your high school diploma)

4. Compulsory Credits  English – U, C or E  Math – U, M, C, or E  Ensure you are meeting Group 1,2 and 3 Choose appropriately based on your potential destination/program !! Course Load  6 courses minimum for full time  Recommend 7 or 8

5. Do Your Research  Consult Blue Course Listing for 2015-2016  Talk at home  Talk to counsellor  www.electronicinfo.ca – University Programs www.electronicinfo.ca  www.ontariocolleges.ca – College Programs www.ontariocolleges.ca  Talk to teachers and fellow students  Common Course Calendar on the board website :  http://www.wrdsb.ca/ http://www.wrdsb.ca/

6. Four Years or Five Years and the 34 Credit Cap  The Ministry of Education has determined that Ontario Secondary students will be funded for a maximum of 34 credits  Exceptions:  ESL students  Student with an active IEP  Questions?

7. Fifth Year  Minimum 3 credits (over one semester)  4 or more credits (over two semesters)  Must stay within the 34 credit cap

8. Pre-AP Applications and Information  Information Assembly: Tuesday, February 24, Period B  Will be available in My Way, but please register with your Guidance Counsellor. E-Learning

9. My Way—Course Selection  SOCR is now My Way

10. My Way—Course Selection Login Instructions

11. My Way

12. My Way ( Transcript and Current Courses) Check on current and earned credits

13. Receive today  Planning sheet (green)  My Way handout  Semester Information Handout  Blue course listing  Go online to view the Common Course Calendar on the board website:  http://www.wrdsb.ca/ http://www.wrdsb.ca/

14. Next Steps PLAN, RESEARCH, PLAN, RESEARCH, PLAN Keep in mind 34 credit cap Talk to parents, teachers, counsellor Complete planning sheet From February 2-23, go on-line to choose courses through My Way

15. ◦Lunch Time drop in to ask questions in Guidance February 9 th to 18 th ◦Questions? Next Steps