1. February 3 rd and 4 th, 2015

2. Planning with the Future in Mind Career path College, university, trade, workplace? University, U/C, College, Workplace? Pre-requisites Literacy Test (March 26 th, 2015) Did you write and pass last year? Community Service (40 hours)

3. Compulsory Credits  English – U, C or E  Math – U, M, C, or E (not compulsory, but many will take grade 12 math)  Ensure you are meeting Group 1,2 and 3 Choose appropriately based on your potential destination/program !!

4. The OSSD (your high school diploma)

5. 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?

6. Semester Format  6 courses minimum for full time  In order to be eligible for athletic teams, a 5th year student must be carrying 2 credits per semester.  Minimum 3 credits (over one semester)  4 or more credits (over two semesters)  Must stay within the 34 credit cap

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

8. Career Cruising An excellent resource for career exploration http://public.careercruising.com/ca/en Login: rochelle Passwork: mel

9. Important for Grade 12 For University You will need 6 “U” or “M” courses at the Grade 12 Level One of those will be ENG 4U Specific programs have specific requirements For College Admission is based on different courses depending on your program choice Conestoga College will add 10 marks to any U or U/C course you take

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

11. My Way—Course Selection Login Instructions

12. My Way

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

14. 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/

15. 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

16. Receive today  Planning sheet  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/

17. 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

18. Questions??? Lunch Time drop in to ask questions in Guidance February 9 th to 18 th Survey