1. GRADE 10 OPTION SELECTION PRESENTATION
Donald A. Wilson Secondary School

2. THINGS TO CONSIDER What are my strengths? My weaknesses?
What do I like? What do I dislike?
Where do I see myself in 2 years?
College? University? Apprenticeship?
What do I need to take in order to end up there?

3. POST-SECONDARY RESEARCH
electronicinfo.ca (University Program search engine)
ontariocolleges.ca (College Program search engine)
Career Cruising (You should be familiar with this from Careers)

4. We create a timetable based on what YOU choose…so choose carefully.
YOU AND THE TIMETABLE
We create a timetable based on what YOU choose…so choose carefully.

5. WHICH PATHWAY DO I CHOOSE?
UNIVERSITY (U)
COLLEGE (C)
WORKPLACE (E)
Like to work independently
Enjoy understanding the “whys”
Learn from a variety of sources
Think creatively
Like to solve problems
Develop ideas from research
Enjoy discussion
See connections to real life
Develop new ideas from reading
Share ideas and apply them to their own lives
A focus on the most essential concepts of a discipline
These courses are offered in various disciplines
Support students making the transition from high school to the workplace by enhancing their skills to prepare them to be successful in the workplace
OPEN (O)
Students learn concepts and skills designed to prepare them for further study in the subject area
Expectations are designed and appropriate for all students

6. GRADE 11 COURSE LEVELS In grade 11, course types change from:
Academic to UNIVERISTY (U) or COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY (M)
Applied to COLLEGE (C) or COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY (M)
Locally Developed to WORKPLACE (E)
OPEN (O)
You must choose the level that matches the previous levels you have taken
***Make sure you pay CLOSE attention to PREREQUISITES for Grade 12 courses and post-secondary programs at College, University, or Apprenticeships

7. Make sure you choose the right level for YOU!
GRADE 11
Make sure you choose the right level for YOU!
2 classes are compulsory
English
Math
COMPULSORY OPTIONS
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
English (University)
eng3u1
Functions
mcr3u1
English – Pop Culture
eng3u7
Functions & Applications
mcf3m1
English (College)
eng3c1
Foundations of College Math
mbf3c1
English (Workplace)
eng3e1
Mathematics for Work & Everyday Life
mel3e1
French Immersion
fif3uf
***FRENCH IMMERSION STUDENTS ONLY

8. GRADE 11 6 classes are ELECTIVES
You must also choose 1 ALTERNATE in case your first choice of electives are not available
There are MANY choices for Grade 11 electives

9. GUIDANCE AND CAREER STUDIES
ELECTIVE OPTIONS
ARTS
MODERN LANGUAGES
Drama
ada3m1
French
fsf3u1
Music – Guitar
amg3o1
Spanish
lwscu1
Music - Instrumental
amu3m1
GUIDANCE AND CAREER STUDIES
Music – Jazz
amh3m1
Designing Your Future
gwl3o1
Music – Vocal
amv3m1
SCIENCE
Visual Arts
avi3m1
Biology (University or College)
sbi3u1
sbi3c1
BUSINESS STUDIES
Chemistry
sch3u1
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
baf3m1
Environmental Science
(University/College or Workplace)
svn3m1
svn3e1
Entrepreneurship: The Venture
bdi3c1
Physics
sph3u1
Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment
bta3o1
Marketing: Goods, Services, Events
bmi3c1

10. ELECTIVE OPTIONS COUNTINUED SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER STUDIES
Food and Culture
hfc3m1
Computer Science
ics3u1
Housing and Home Design
HLS3O1
Construction Technology
tcj3e1
Raising Healthy Children
hpc3o1
Technology Design
tdj3m1
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
hsp3u1
Communications Technology
tgj3m1
Introduction a la Psychologie, la Sociologie et l’Anthropolgie – French Immersion Students ONLY
hsp3uf
Transportation Technology
ttj3c1
Working with Infants and Young Children
hpw3c1
Women in Trades
ttj3o4
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative Education - 2 credits
cwe2o9
Cooperative Education - 2 credits –
French Immersion Students ONLY
cwe2of
Cooperative Education - In School 1 credit
cwe1o9
Cooperative Education - In School 1 credit –
cwe1of
Cooperative Education - 4 credits
cwe4o9

11. CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
ELECTIVE OPTIONS
COUNTINUED
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
Regional Geography
cgd3m1
World Religions and Belief Traditions: Perspectives, Issues and Challenges
hrt3m1
Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters
cgf3m1
Black Studies
idc3o1
Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective
cgg3o1
Understanding Canadian Law
clu3m1
American History
cha3u1
Comprendre le Droit Canadien - French Immersion Students ONLY
clu3mf
World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century
chw3m1
Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada
nda3m1
Adventures in World History
chm4e1
ENGLISH
English Media Studies
ems3o1

12. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ELECTIVE OPTIONS
COUNTINUED
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Healthy Active Living Education
ppl3o4 (female)
ppl3o3 (male)
Vie active et Santé Co-ed – French Immersion Students ONLY
ppl3of (co-ed)
Personal and Fitness Activities
paf3o4 (female)
paf3o3 (male)
Co-ed Specialist High Skills Major
pai3o1 (shsm)
Football (Co-ed)
pal303/304 (c0-ed)
Field Lacrosse (Co-ed)
pal3o1(co-ed)

13. SHSM SHSM Environment OR Sports:
MUST take SVN3M1 and another Science course OR
MUST take PAI3O1 and another Phys-Ed courses
All SHSM students are STRONGLY encouraged to take a 2 credit co-op in Summer School to meet the SHSM co-op requirement.

14. Environmental SHSM SVN3M1 Mandatory Credit Environmental Science
This program allows students to focus their learning on the Environmental sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school and assisting in their transition into post-secondary options.
Mandatory Credit Environmental Science
SVN3M1

15. Environmental Contaminates Lab Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
Environmental SHSM Focus
Environmental Challenges
Human Health and Environment
Energy Conservation
Waste Management
Sustainable Agriculture
Environmental Contaminates Lab
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
Stream Study
Waste Audit

16. Environmental SHSM Certifications
First Aid Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Standard level C, CPR level A, and AED
W.H.M.I.S. Training
(Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
GPS Certification
(Global Positioning Systems)
Stream Water Assessment Protocol
Leadership Skills
Wildlife and Tree Identification

17. What is SHSM SPORT? Sport – Specialist High Skills Major
Similar to a PE degree in high school
A program is designed to take the sport enthusiast to the next level and prepare them for leading and managing the athletes of the future
It will set you apart from your peers
SHSM SPORT

18. How do I qualify? Other requirements include… 2 Credit CO-OP
By taking 2 Health and Physical Education credits in grade 11 and grade 12
Other requirements include…
2 Credit CO-OP
1 Social Science or Business credit
1 Grade 11 Math credit
1 Grade 12 English credit

19. What is in it for you?
A variety of free certifications and sport specific experiences…
CPR
AED
First Aid
WHIMIS
NCCP Training
Taping

20. What are we doing? ALL FOR FREE!!!! We go on trips!
LEEF (Tree Top Trekking)
Leadership Skills
Nonquon – GPS Tracking
Fitness Training from ETS
Abilities Centre
Creating partnerships with community groups…
College and University tours
FREE CLOTHES
ALL FOR FREE!!!!

21. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
30 credits to graduate
18 COMPULSORY
12 ELECTIVES
Successful completion of OSSLT (April 10)
40 hours of Community Service

22. SUMMER SCHOOL
Unsuccessful this year? You could be eligible for summer school (MUST have between 35% and 49%)
Guidance will keep track of your unsuccessful courses and call you down in MAY for summer school registration information if you are eligible
If you are looking to take an Accelerated course in summer school (e.g. Grade 11 Math) you must still choose it in your option selections for next year
Guidance will substitute your alternate course choice once registration is confirmed

23. STEP #1: LOG IN TO CAREER CRUISING
Start here!

24. IPP AND COURSE PLANNER INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSIST WITH POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS

25. DEMONSTRATION OF COURSE PLANNER
YOUR LOGIN INFORMATION
COURSE PLANNER
DEMO VIDEO

26. AN INCOMPLETE COURSE PLANNER
This is an incomplete example of a COURSE PLANNER.
Every box MUST have a selection.
Alternate: Choose ONE elective

27. A COMPLETE COURSE PLANNER
This is a COMPLETE example of a COURSE PLANNER.
Every box has a selection.
Electives: Every box has a selection.
Alternate: This box has an alternate selection.

28. COURSE REQUEST SIGN OFF SHEET
After hitting SUBMIT, PRINT this form and have it SIGNED by your parent and RETURN it to your HOMEROOM TEACHER by
FEBRUARY 20TH, 2018

29. THE PROCESS
All of your course selections are done through CAREER CRUISING COURSE PLANNER
To choose your classes you have to:
SELECT your classes on Course Planner
SUBMIT your choices
PRINT out a copy of your classes
Have your parent SIGN the sheet
RETURN the signed copy to your homeroom teacher NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH 2018.

30. COURSE SELECTION DATES
FEBRUARY 16 – you will be allowed to SUBMIT after reviewing your Semester 1 final report card
Once you hit SUBMIT you will NOT be allowed to change your selections
Your SIGNED FORMS are due to your homeroom teacher by Tuesday, February 20th 2018
If you do not submit …we will choose your classes for you!

31. RESEARCHING YOUR OPTIONS
For information on COLLEGE:
For information on UNIVERSITY:
For information on SKILLED TRADES:

32. THANK YOU!
Good luck!
If you have questions, book a guidance appointment with Ms. Chinnick, your Grade 10 Guidance Counsellor!