1. PATHWAYS GRADE 11 STUDENTS
Life Beyond DSSS
Good morning Grade 11’s! The time has come to pick your classes for your last year of high school! Are you ready? I’ll take about 30 mins tops to give you some guiding tips on doing this and then you will go to your classes to receive your course selection sheet with the list of classes to choose from. You will have 2 weeks to make your choices and this is done online. Anyone know the one course you all have to take no ifs ands or buts? English
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2. Graduation requirements Pathways planning Glimpse into next year
AGENDA
Graduation requirements
Pathways planning
Glimpse into next year
Scholarships
Exited about the summer but…..grade 12 is just around the corner and there are things you can be doing now to prepare!!

3. Credit History / OSSD Requirements
In order to graduate from high school and attend our Commencement Ceremony in June 2019 you must ensure you have met the following criteria:
Earned 30 credits
18 compulsory credits and
12 optional credits
Literacy Requirement
Passed the OSSLT test or
Earned the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
Earned 40 hours of Community Involvement
These are the requirements to ensure you graduate from high school. You also need to ensure you meet the post secondary requirements.
***YOU will NOT be allowed to attend PROM if community hours haven’t been completed!

4. ***SHSM/RISE Students
Students must ensure program requirements are met by the end of next year!
courses (core and co-op),
CLA’s
and certifications

5. Pathway Options/ Destinations

6. Workplace Youth Connect Consider Co-op or Dual Credit next year
Peel Career Assessment Services (PCAS) …
Employment counselling
Résumés/cover letters
Interview practice
Access to job postings
On-the-job training
Youth Connect

7. College Types of College Programs Certificate (1 year)
Diploma (2 years)
Advanced Diploma (3 years)
Bachelor’s degrees in applied areas of study (4 years) *
Joint college-university programs (Varies)
e.g., nursing *
Note: * Some may have University requirements
Some college programs have UNIVERSITY requirements

8. Diploma requirements
Gr. 12 English and additional gr. 11 and/or 12 U/M/C courses are considered for admission.
May be specific course requirements such as; Math
May be recommended courses
NO higher standing is given to U or M level courses at most colleges.
Some programs require a portfolio, audition or interview – Prepare for this!

9. University ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS require six Gr. 12 U or M courses
English is a MUST
Specific courses dependent on program
May be restrictions to # of M courses from one discipline
Ranges – not “cutoffs,” guidelines
Additional admission requirements
Personal Experience forms- complete them
Summer, online and private courses

10. Apprenticeship Sector Name Examples
What is an Apprenticeship? Method in which trainees learn a trade or craft by hands- on experience while working with a skilled worker.
Sector Name
Examples
Service
Hairstylist, ECE, Chef, Agriculture (fruit grower
Construction
Brick and Stone Mason, Carpenter, Electrician
Auto Service
Mechanic, Automotive Glass Technician
Industrial
Blacksmith, Cabinetmaker

11. How to access an Apprenticeship?
A) While in High school
Co-operative Education Program (Gr. 11 or 12) OYAP
Level One Accelerated OYAP Programs in Peel * See slides attached
B) Beyond High school
Attend College
Level One Apprenticeship Program
Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Program
Seek an employer who agrees to train you

12. Level One Accelerated OYAP Programs in Peel
Offered in the following areas:
Automotive Service Technician
Baker and Cook
Construction Craft Worker and General Carpenter
Electrician
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Hairstyling
Plumber
Truck & Coach Technician

13. Level One Accelerated OYAP Programs in Peel
Is for graduating Gr. 12 students in a 4 credit co-op placement who have applied, been interviewed and offered admission into Basic Level 1 apprenticeship training at a college or training centre.
The students have a co-op employer who agrees to sponsor them to become a registered apprentice before the program starts. (Some exceptions)
Accelerated OYAP students are experienced and eager to start their career in the skilled trades.
If interested, see your Guidance Counsellor
NOW!

14. Destination Planning Resources
Individual Pathway Plan myBlueprint.ca
University in Ontario: Six Gr. 12 U or M courses
College in Ontario: Gr. 11&12 U/M/C
Applied Degrees: Six Gr. 12 U or M courses
Apprenticeship: OSSD - Diploma –math/science?
Other Destinations - Outside Ontario/Canada? or

15. English Proficiency
If English is NOT your first language and/or you have NOT been in an English language school for high school you MAY need to complete an English Proficiency Test if applying to university or college!
See Post-Secondary Institution website for details or see your counsellor!

16. Important Private School Courses Research
Is the school registered and approved by the ministry
Investigate impact on admissions to program
Timing- transmission of information
Private School Responsibility
Student Responsibility
Private school expand
After June their responsibility to communicate to OUAC or Ontario
Wortth (how they look at it)

17. Timeline Timeline Activity Spring 2018
Research continues (Pathways and Scholarships)
OSSD Diploma Requirement check
Grade 12 courses reflect your post secondary plan
Summer 2018
Visit post secondary schools/programs
Explore apprenticeship/workplace opportunities
Fall
Apply for Accelerated OYAP Programs
Presentation on processes and timelines
Attend University Fair (Sept , 2018)
Attend College Fair (Oct. 23 and 24, 2018)
Attend Post Secondary Evening (November 8th at Fletcher’s Meadow)
Explore resume writing & interview skills
Scholarships (Research and Apply)
Fall/ Winter 2018
Complete post secondary Applications
Deadlines: College: Feb 1st University: plan for 1st week in January
Explore Apprenticeship and Workplace opportunities
Part of being prepared is AWARENESS of what is coming and when

18. Mark Uploads Occurs Several times throughout the year!
1st upload-November (grade 11 marks)
Marks used for early acceptance
2nd upload-February semester 1 final marks
3rd upload- May semester 2 midterms
Used to send out conditional
offers
4th upload-July semester 2 finals
Used to confirm marks and graduation status

19. BYOD Address
Used for important communication between you and the school so be sure to check it OFTEN!
***especial for students with study periods.
Your address is:

20. Scholarships Follow us on twitter @DSSSGuidance
Start your RESEARCH now!
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Fill out an Appraisal Form in September 2018
Register with scholarship websites
Research, research, research ………
Do not wait until the last minute! Big job

21. Scholarships Canada.com
Parent’s Employer
Parent’s Insurance
company
Peel
Board Website
School
Your employer
Club/ sport
affiliation
Church
Union
Member
College University
Websites
Yconic.com
Scholarships Canada.com
Register now!
do I look?
Register at student awards (yconic))

22. Scholarships
do I research?
scholarship criteria
profiles of previous winners
timeframe for the application/deadline
value
supplementary documents
contact information

23. Scholarship Resources
(university)
(college)
(student stuff, scholarship tab)
DSSS Website (student services, scholarships)
Twitter
Check your BYOD

24. Questions?