1. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Choosing Grade 11 Courses

2. ALL PATHWAYS LEAD TO THE SAME PLACE--WORK
God created all of us as unique individuals so each and every person has the opportunity to develop a plan based on one’s interests, skills and values.
ALL WORK IS VALUABLE!

3. How to Prepare for the Changing World of Work
KNOW YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Research the changing labour market.
Understand people’s changing needs and wants.
Research and understand your post-secondary options.
Use Career Cruising as your research tool!
KNOW YOURSELF
Know your smarts.
Know your interests.
Know your values.
Know your learning style.
Know your GIFTS.
The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

4. Pathways to the World of Work- Apprenticeship
Learning occurs in school and on the job.
More than 150 opportunities available in the construction, industrial, motive power and service sectors.
The in-school component is generally offered through community colleges.
The majority of learning occurs during the paid on-the-job component.

5. Preparing for an Apprenticeship
Consider Cooperative Education and register under the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
No prerequisites, but many apprenticeships require strong math, communication and science skills.
All apprentices must find employers to hire them.
Automotive Service Technician and Electrical level one apprenticeships are offered in second semester through Fanshawe. You must have all day co-op for this to work in your schedule (COP3X/ COP4X)

6. Pathways to the World of Work- College
Prepares students for specific careers or career fields.
Programs provide theoretical and technical knowledge and skills.
Offers a range of credentials from one-year certificate to four-year applied degrees.

7. Preparing for College
Research prerequisites for each program and each college. They vary!
Prerequisites can include non-academic requirements (e.g. portfolio, audition, interview, supplemental form).
Colleges accept C, U, M, and sometimes O courses, but C courses are the main admission requirements.
Exception: For Applied Degrees, students must earn at least six 4U/4M credits.
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8. Pathways to the World of Work- University
Offers a variety of degree programs that are theoretical in nature.
Offers a range of credentials from a Bachelor of Arts Degree to a Doctoral Degree.
Some Undergraduate Degrees lead to specific careers (e.g. Nursing and Engineering).
Most Professional Schools require an Undergraduate Degree or prior university study (e.g., Dentistry, Social Work, Teaching).

9. Preparing for University
Research prerequisites for each program and each university. They vary!
Prerequisites can include non-academic requirements (e.g. portfolio, supplemental form, audition, interview).
Ontario universities accept U and M courses.
Admission to Ontario universities requires a minimum of six 4U/4M credits.
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10. Pathways to the World of Work- Workplace
Some students will enter full employment directly after secondary school.
Some students will seek employment to increase personal savings and one’s knowledge of self.

11. Course Levels Grade 11 courses are Destination Based Open University
College
Mixed College/University
Workplace

12. Open Courses
Open courses are identified with an O at the end of the course code – HRF3O (Religion)
These courses are designed for all types of learners.

13. College Courses
College courses are identified with a C at the end of the course code – e.g. SBI3C (Biology)
If you were successful* at the Applied level then you should continue at the College (C) or mixed (M) Level – e.g. ENG2P to ENG3C
Note: In order to be adequately prepared for the same level at the next grade, it is recommended that students be working at the provincial standard which is Level 3 (minimum 70%).

14. University Courses
University courses are identified with a U at the end of the course code – e.g. SBI3U (Biology)
If you were successful* at the Academic level then you should continue at the University (U or M) Level – e.g. MPM2D to MCF3M or MCR3U.
Note: In order to be adequately prepared for the same level at the next grade, it is recommended that students be working at the provincial standard which is Level 3 (minimum 70%).

15. eLearn Courses
The following courses have been added to our course calendar and may be added to your courses next year under eLearning:
BBB4ME International Business Fundamentals
BTA3OE* Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment
CGG3OE Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective
CGW4UE * World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
CIA4UE Analysing Current Economic Issues
EWC4UE Writer’s Craft
SES4UE* Earth and Space Science
*We would like to offer these courses face to face; however, if we do not get enough students, then these will become eLearn classes.

16. Mapping out my last 2 years of High School
Graduation credits to be completed ……..
Interest or skill-based courses I want to take…..
Pathway preparation courses I will need……
Co-op or Specialized Courses that will help me decide and prepare

17. Now that you are a Senior!!
Students are required to select courses according to their anticipated pathway to the world work.
Most students have three compulsory subjects remaining: Math, Religion & English, which leaves 5 options
Grade 11 students will take 8 courses, no study periods (spares)
Full Disclosure-All Grade 11 and 12 marks count
Course selection in February is important. Future changes will be difficult, and, in some cases, impossible!

18. Grade 11 Grade 12 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. ENGLISH 2. WORLD RELIGIONS
3. MATH
3. ANY REMAINING COMPULSORY COURSES
4. ANY REMAINING COMPULSORY COURSES 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

19. Five other courses-What do I choose?
Arts: ADA3M, AMU3M, AVI3
Business: BAF3M, BTA3O, BDI3C, BBB4ME
Canadian and World Studies: CHY4U*, CLU3M*, CGW4U, CGW4UE
Computer Studies: ICS3U
Cooperative Education: COP3X
English: EMS3O*
Guidance & Career Education: GPP3O1 (STUDENT COUNCIL), this automatically selects TGG3M1 also (TBD)
Health & Physical Education: PPL3OF/M, PAF3O, PSK4U
Interdisciplinary Studies: IDC4U (PEER TUTORING)
International Languages: FSF3U
Science (Biology SBI, Chemistry SCH, Physics SPH), SNC4M (NEW!)
Social Sciences & Humanities: HFN2O, HSP3U, HPC3O, HHG4M*, HFA4C
Specialist High Skills Major (cluster of courses and certifications/training)
Technological Education: TGG3M, TGJ3M, TCJ3C, TCJ3CF*, TDJ3M, TMJ3C, TTJ3C
* THESE COURSES ARE OFFERED EVERY OTHER YEAR

20. The Arts

21. Visual Arts
Grade 9 – AVI 1O Grade 10 – AVI 2O Grade 11 – AVI 3M Grade 12 – AVI 4M – AWM 4M - Portfolio

22. Music
Instrumental Grade 9 – AMU 1O Grade 10 – AMU 2O Grade 11 – AMU 3M Grade 12 – AMU 4M

23. Drama
Grade 9 – ADA 1O Grade 10 – ADA 2O Grade 11 – ADA 3M Grade 12 – ADA 4M – ADF 4M Director’s Craft

24. Make an awesome timetable
Choose Arts
Visual Arts
Music
Drama

25. Guidance Courses
GPP3O1-Leadership and Peer Support ***This is the course used for Student Council*** If you are selected for Student Council next year, this course will replace one of your selected courses. This course prepares students to act in leadership and peer support roles. They will design and implement a plan for contributing to their school and/or community; develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and conflict management; and apply those skills in leadership and/or peer support roles – for example, as a student council member or a peer tutor. Students will examine group dynamics and learn the value of diversity within groups and communities. Through various activities, assignments, reflections, and placement experiences, learners will come to a deeper understanding of who they are and the gifts God has given them. As they deepen their knowledge, students will gain insight into how God wants them to use their gifts in the school and the community. THIS COURSE IS PAIRED WITH TGG3M/4M-YEARBOOK

26. Co-operative Education
What it is
A program that allows students to apply two co-op credits towards their compulsory high school graduation requirements, with no limit on earning optional co-op credits.
Who it's for
Students who are heading for university, college, apprenticeship or the workplace.
How it helps
Students have the opportunity to:
Experience hands-on learning
"Test-drive" career options
See the relevance of their classroom learning
Develop the essential skills and habits required in the workplace
Gain valuable work experience to help build a resumé for postsecondary programs and future employment

27. Components of Co-op There are six components of Co-op:
Pre-course interview
Establishment of placement
Pre-placement instruction
Personalized Placement Learning Plan
Assessment and Evaluation
In-school integration Sessions

28. How to apply
Select Co-op as an option on your next registration (COP3X)
Make sure you select a maximum of six other courses
Listen to announcements and attend any co-op information sessions (you will get supplementary forms at a future date)
Submit supplementary application and teacher references on time
Actively seek out placement
Talk to your Guidance Counselor and the Co-op teachers (Mr. Robbins and Mrs. Griffis)

29. SHSM
What they are
Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests. Each major is a bundle of 8-10 courses in the student's selected field.
Who they're for
Students who are heading for an apprenticeship, college, university or the workplace.
How they help
Students have the opportunity to:
Gain important skills on the job with actual employers, at skills training centers and at school
Earn valuable industry certifications, including first aid and CPR qualifications.

30. 4 2 2-4 About the 8 to 10 Credits Major Credits
Comprise the Sector Focus 4
(always)
Cooperative Education Credits
Must be sector based 2
Other Required Credits
Always compulsory for Graduation
Specified by Ministry of Ed
Contain a Contextualized Learning Activity (CLA)
2-4

31. Online Course Selection
Again this year, courses will be online.
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32. Summer School
There are a number of courses offered in Summer School both online and face to face. Remember that these are 110 hours in length and require a four week commitment. Once again, some courses will be offered through EDU-TRAVEL and will have pre and post trip in-class days
If you are thinking of taking a course in summer school, keep listening to announcements as information will be sent out to HCC
You may need to put the course you are taking in summer school in your grade 12 courses as a placeholder

33. Guidance Counsellors
Ms. McNally (A to Q)
Ms. Zebregts (R to Z)

34. Final Reminders
You must select 8 courses – students in grade 11 cannot have a study period.
You must select Religion, English and Math.
NEW THIS YEAR! You must also enter at least one alternate
Remember your Graduation Requirements (30 credits – 21 of which are compulsory, 40 hours of community service and successful completion of the Literacy Test)
Check out Co-operative Education Specialized Courses

35. DUE DATE Wednesday, February 15th.
A copy of your course selections along with $50.00 for your student fee must be in to your homeroom teacher by
Wednesday, February 15th.

36. Public Health Nurse FREE CONFIDENTIAL Kelly Morris RN, BScN
Available at HCC every Thursday
Call: ext. 2298
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