1. Option Sheets Presentation
Course Selection

2. Input your course selections online
Using any computer and internet browser go to:
home.hwdsb.on.ca click on I am a Student
Click on “The Hub”

3. Log into the Hub to access Career Cruising
log in with your school username and password (what you use to log into the school’s computers)

4. Access Career Cruising
Click on two C’s of the Career Cruising icon
Click on two C’s of the Career Cruising icon

5. In Career Cruising click on Choose My Courses (on left side menu)

6. What Options must I choose?
Any unsuccessful Grade 9 Course that you do not intend to upgrade at summer school.
5 Grade 10 Compulsory Courses
- English (ENG2D, 2L or 2P)
- Mathematics (MPM2D, MAT2L or MFM2P)
- Canadian History (CHC2D, 2L or 2P)
- Science (SNC2D or 2P or 3E)
- Civics (CHV2O3) .5 Credit and Career Studies (GLC2O3) .5 Credit
Plus electives to total 8 Credits in Gr. 10
One of your electives must be an art credit if you didn’t take one in gr. 9
First clean up anything you missed in first semester. If you have a failing grade in a class from Semester 1 and you plan to go to Summer School to make it up or are currently in a Credit Recovery Class you may choose it at the next level.
In Grade 10 there are 5 compulsories. Circle them on you Course Offering list now. They are English, Mathematics, Canadian History, Science plus a half credit in civics and a half credit in careers. You will have to select both courses codes for civics and for careers. That means that when you select a total of 9 courses.
Grade 10 allows for 3 elective courses and there are many to choose from. Do some research before you select.
If you are thinking of changing stream in Grade 10 consult with your counsellor to see what is required and whether it is a good idea for you.

7. To read or review all course descriptions click on the Student Course Guide icon
You can also see the descriptions on the internet under the guidance link

8. Enter your courses by clicking on an empty box or a course you want to change

9. If you clicked an empty box you then click on select to choose a discipline
You may choose eLearning courses

10. Select the correct course type level (P for applied, D for academic, L for locally developed)
Click the Add Course button Or
When changing a course click the
Delete Course or Update Course
button

11. Once your selections are made click the Learn More button on Graduation Tracking to review your progress

12. Review your plan to graduate

13. Once all courses are entered, and the graduation progress is reviewed, click the submit button

14. Print the course request sheet Have a parent/guardian sign it Return it to student services before March 1st.

15. Remember….
The choices you make on your option sheet determines what and how many sections will be offered
Once the timetable is set, it is difficult to change your choices - so choose with care
See your guidance counsellor if you need help
You must take this decision seriously as you may be disappointed in September when you can not change your choices due to full classes or a class may be cancelled is not enough select it.

16. 40 Community Service Hours
You can input your community hours using Hour Republic in the Hub
Click on two C’s of the Career Cruising icon

17. Recap…
Input, print and return your course selections to student services by: March 1st
Enter your community service/volunteer hours using Hour Republic