1. Your Guide to Grades 11 and 12
Grade 10 Parents’ Night
Your Guide to Grades 11 and 12

2. Role of the Guidance Counsellor
Educational Guidance
Course selection and program planning
Alternate methods of achieving credits
Investigating post-secondary pathways
Providing information about scholarships, bursaries, and student loans
Academic supports
Volunteerism
Personal Counselling
Dealing with problems at school, home, or work
Connect students with community resources

3. OSSD Diploma Requirements
30 Credits
18 Compulsory
12 Optional
40 volunteer hours
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT/OLC 4O)

4. Compulsory Credits 4 English 1 Physical Education 3 Math 1 Geography
2 Science
1 History
1French
0.5 Careers
1 Arts
0.5 Civics
Total – 15 credits

5. Compulsory Credits 1 from:
English, French, Native Language, Classical or International Language, Social Sciences and the Humanities, Canadian & World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, or Co- operative Education
1 from
Health & Physical Education, The Arts, Business Studies, French, or Co-operative Education
Science (Grade 11 or 12), Technological Education, French, Computer Studies, or Co- operative Education
Total – 3 credits

6. Credits to be Taken Grade 11 8 credits (1English,1Math, 6 others)
At least 6 credits (1English, 5+ others)

7. Credit Types Grades 9 and 10 Grades 11 and 12
Locally Developed > Workplace
Applied > College
Academic > University
Open > Open
>Mixed

8. Specialized Programs Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Hospitality and Tourism
Manufacturing
Co-operative Education
Dual Credits

9. SHSM
SHSM Video
A ministry-approved specialized program allows grade 11 and 12​ students to focus their learning on a specific sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from ​secondary school

10. SHSM Benefits Develop specialized knowledge and skills
Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training
Industry ‘reach-ahead experiences’
Specialized co-op placements

11. SHSM – Hospitality and Tourism
A bundle of 9 credits across grades 11 and 12
1 English; 1 math; 4 hospitality and tourism, 2 co-op; 1 from science or business
6 industry recognized certifications and/or training courses (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Safe Food Handling)
Experiential learning
Reach ahead experiences

12. SHSM - Manufacturing A bundle of 9 credits across grades 11 and 12
1 English; 1 math; 1 science; a combination of 4 technology (manufacturing, robotics, engineering, computer science, tech design);
2 co-op
6 industry recognized certifications and/or training courses (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Safe Lifting, Personal Protective Equipment)
Experiential learning
Reach ahead experiences

13. Co-operative Education
Experiential learning
Pre-placement activities
Health and safety training
Workplace and regular monitoring
Integration classes
OYAP
Accelerated OYAP

14. Dual Credits Partnerships with community colleges
Students may be able to work towards their Level 1 apprenticeship curriculum
Areas:
​Arts and Culture
Health and Wellness
Hospitality
Social Sciences
Skilled Trades
Information Technology

15. Post-Secondary Destinations
GAP year
Workplace
Apprenticeship (Skilled Trades) Programs
College
Pre-apprenticeship
Certificate Programs
Diploma
Applied Degree
Collaborative Programs
Bridging/Pre-university
University
Bachelors Degree

16. Gap Year Taking a year break from education Self discovery Work
Volunteer
Maturity and personal growth

17. Workplace Joining the workforce upon graduation
High school preparation courses:
Workplace
CO-OP
Cold marketing/the hidden job market (approx. 80% of all jobs)
Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market
Employment fairs
Job agencies (i.e. YMCA)

18. Apprenticeship (Skilled Trades)
Through an employer - apply directly to an employer, union or local committee
College – train while completing a college course; pre-apprenticeship programs
Required courses – dependent on the skilled trade (grade 11 and 12 college compulsory courses preferred)
OYAP/Co-op/work experience preferred
Dual credits
Research

19. College Certificate or Diplomas
1-3 year programs
Majority of grade 11/12 courses offered at the college or mixed levels
Marks of 65% or higher are preferred
Grade 12 English required
Program specific admission requirements
Some require a portfolio or an audition
TOEFL – English language requirement
Research

20. College Bachelor Degrees
4 year programs
6 grade 12 U/M type courses
ENG 4U – minimum of 60%
Minimum average 65%
Program specific requirements
Some require a portfolio or an audition
TOEFL – English language requirement
Research:

21. College Collaborative Programs
Offered jointly by a college and a partnering university
Earn both a diploma and a degree
4 years
Program admission requirements
TOEFL – English language requirement
Theoretical knowledge combined with applied and practical experience
Experiential learning
Application process – unique to each school
Research:

22. College Bridging Programs
One or two year pre-degree programs
Research:

23. University Bachelor Programs
3-4 years in length
6 Grade 12 U/M type courses
ENG 4U is mandatory
Program specific requirements
Some require a portfolio or an audition
TOEFL – English language requirement
Research

24. Post Secondary Education Fairs
Ontario Universities Fair
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
September 22-24
Ontario Colleges Information Fair
Enercare Centre (Exhibition Ground)
October 24-25
Student Life Expo
October 28-29
Open Houses

25. Applying to College November to February of graduating year
Equal consideration deadline: February 1st
5 choices (no more than 3 per school)
Cost: $95
February 1st – earliest date which an applicant will receive an offer of admission
May 1st – deadline to accept offer of admission
Mark transmissions

26. Applying to University
November to mid January of graduation year
Get PIN from Guidance counsellor
101
3 choices (cost of $150)
Each additional choice costs $50
Offers may begin as early as February/March
End of May/beginning of June – majority of applicants will receive a response
Mark transmissions

27. Post Secondary Education Costs
Apprenticeship Programs
In-school technical training session $200-$800
Certain programs are eligible for grants, tax deductions, equipment/tool allowances
College Programs
Certificate/Diploma Programs -$2,400
Applied Degree -$5,800
University Programs
Bachelor’s Degree Programs - $6,100
Collaborative Programs - $5,000
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies - $600 -1,300
Parking - $
Public Transit – $800-$1,000
Residence and regular meal plan - $6,000 - $9,000
Other - $$$
Approx. Total : $4,200 – 16,500

28. Financing Post-Secondary Education
Personal savings
RESPs
Scholarships
OSAP/loans

29. Scholarships Types: Entrance External (community, private business)
Scholarship appraisal form
Websites
RHSS
University and college websites

30. External Scholarships
Research Criteria
Application form + any supplementary forms
RHSS scholarship appraisal form
Sending the application package

31. OSAP Financial assistance provided by the government Eligible persons:
Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
Loans are based on family income and assets
Applying
Early April

32. Resources

33. Questions