1. Grade 11

2. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.)
4 credits in Religious Education
4 credits in English (one per grade)
3 credits in Mathematics (one must be a senior course)
2 credits in Science
1 credit in Canadian Geography
1 credit in Canadian History
0.5 credit in Career Studies, 0.5 credit in Civics
1 credits in Health and Physical Education
1 credit in French
1 credit in the Arts
Just for the record….
A review of the Graduation Requirements….no need for you to remember them….you and your son/daughter will be bombarded with this information as they move through Secondary school
Main purpose is to demonstrate that there is no particular order to meeting these
This is the most FLEXIBLE curriculum we have had in my LOOONG experience
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3. 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or an International Language, or Canadian and World Studies or Social Science and the Humanities, or Guidance and Career Education or a Cooperative Education (the grade 11 Religion course meets this requirement)
1 credit in Technological Studies, senior Science, or a Computer Studies, or French as a Second Language, or a Cooperative Education
1 credit in Business studies, or an additional credit in Physical Education or the Arts, or Computer Studies, or French as a Second Language, or Cooperative Education
9 additional credits
The last 2 new to this Diploma……
Ways to meet the Literacy requirement
40 Hours…..parent and student responsibility….school does the paperwork!!
Substitutions: wisely and judiciously, with Principal permission….must be part of the student's PLAN
30 credits (total)
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4. PLUS Successful completion of the Literacy requirement
40 hours of community involvement
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6. In the new world of work, security lies not in employment, but in EMPLOYABILITY.
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7. How to Prepare for the Changing World of Work
KNOW YOURSELF
Know your smarts.
Know your interests.
Know your values.
Know your learning style.
Know your gifts.
KNOW YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Research the changing labour market.
Understand people’s changing needs and wants.
Research and understand your post-secondary options.
For more information visit the STA Guidance web page at
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8. 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!
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10. 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.
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12. What is OYAP? OYAP stands for Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.
An OYAP student earns Cooperative Education credits while accumulating Apprenticeship hours.
OYAP placements are available in all the Apprenticeship sectors/occupations.
Students begin the process by registering for a
Co-op course at their School.
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13. 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.
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14. 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, M, or U 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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16. 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).
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17. 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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18. Pathways to the World of Work- Entering the Workplace
Some students will enter full employment directly after secondary school.
Some students will seek employment to increase personal savings and self awareness.
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19. Preparing for Work
Take courses to prepare for the workplace. Consider courses in Cooperative Education, Computer Studies, Business Studies, Technological Education, etc.
Develop an essential skills portfolio (e.g. Ontario Skills Passport).
Develop job preparation skills: professional resume writing, interview techniques.
Research specific company and labour market information.
Contact Employment Ontario agencies.
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21. 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!
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22. 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
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23. Grade 11
Grade 12
1. ENGLISH
2. WORLD RELIGIONS
2. RELIGION
3. MATH
ANY REMAINING COMPULSORY COURSES
ANY REMAINING COMPULSORY COURSES 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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24. TYPES OF COURSES
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25. Generally speaking…. Locally Grade 9 Applied, Workplace Developed
Applied College, Workplace
some University/College (M)
Academic College, University/College (M),
University, Workplace
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26. Knowledge and Understanding
Subject-specific content acquired in each grade (knowledge), and the comprehension of its meaning and significance(understanding
Categories
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Knowledge of content (e.g., facts, terms, procedural skills, use of tools)
demonstrates limited knowledge of content
demonstrates some knowledge of content
demonstrates considerable knowledge of content
demonstrates thorough knowledge of content
Understanding of mathematical concepts
demonstrates limited understanding of concepts
demonstrates some understanding of concepts
demonstrates considerable understanding of concepts
demonstrates thorough understanding of concepts
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28. Grade 11 Workplace (MEL 3E)
MATHEMATICS
(MAT 1L)
Locally Developed
Grade 9 Applied
(MFM 1P)
Foundations
Grade 9 Academic
(MPM 1D)
Principles
(MAT 2L)
Locally Developed
Grade 10 Applied
(MFM 2P)
Foundations
Grade 10 Academic
(MPM 2D)
Principles
Grade 11 Workplace (MEL 3E)
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life
Grade 11C
(MBF 3C)
Foundations for College Mathematics
Grade 11 U/C
(MCF3M)
Functions and Applications
Grade 11 U
(MCR 3U)
Functions
Grade 12
(MEL 4E)
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life
Grade 12C
(MAP 4C)
Foundations for College Mathematics
Grade 12 C
(MCT 4C)
Mathematics for College Technology
Grade 12 U
(MDM 4U)
Mathematics of Data Management
Grade 12 U
(MHF 4U)
Advanced Functions
Grade 12 U
(MCV 4U)
Calculus & Vectors
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29. Five other courses- What elective courses do I choose?
Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Arts)
Business (Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Marketing)
Canadian and World Studies ( Law, World History)
Computer Studies (Computer Science, Computer Engineering)
Cooperative Education*
Guidance & Career Education (Leadership*)
Health & Physical Education (Healthy Active Living, Fitness Activities)
International Languages (French)
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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30. Elective Courses - Continued
Social Sciences & Humanities (Food and Culture, Fashion and Creative Expression, Sociology/Anthropology/Psychology)
Specialist High Skills Major (cluster of courses and certifications/training) AIM, Tech Theatre*, Construction, Sports Management)
Specialized Courses (FNN, Yearbook)
Technological Education ( Communication, Design, Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing)
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31. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Try on a career!! Remember, in exploring work you’ll learn more about yourself, and in exploring yourself you’ll learn more about the work that interests you!
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32. 2 Credit Co-op sample schedule (any subject area)
Semester One
Semester Two
Transportation Technology
Chemistry
Math
English
Religion
Transportation
Coop
Physical Education
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33. SHSM at STA Arts and Culture Health and Wellness Construction
Tech Theatre
Health and Wellness
AIM
Construction
Sports Management
Non-Profit (pending)
Communication Technology (pending)
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34. Components of a SHSM Program
Bundled credits
A defined bundle of credits consisting of eight to 10 Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits, including cooperative education
2. Certification and training
Sector-recognized certifications and training courses and programs
3. Experiential learning and career exploration activities
Experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector
4. Reach ahead experiences
Learning experiences connected with the student’s postsecondary plans
5. Essential Skills and work habits
Development of Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector, recorded using the tools in the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP)
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35. Total Number of Credits
Grade 11
Grade 12
Health and Wellness
(Fitness Focus)
(4 Required)
2 in Grade 11
2 in Grade 12
 PAF3O
 PPL3O
 GPP3O
 HRF3O
 HRT3M
 HSP3C
 HSP3U
 SBI3C
 SBI3U
 SCH3U
 SNV3E
 PAF4O
 PLF4C
 PLF4M
 PPL4O
 PSE4U
 PSK4U
 HFA4U
 HFA4C
 HHG4M
 HHS4C
 HHS4U
 HZT4U
 IDC4U
 SBI4U
 SCH4C
 SCH4U
 SPH4C
 SPH4U
English
(1 Required)
 ENG3C  ENG3E  ENG3U
Math
 MEL3E  MBF3C  MCF3M  MCR3U
Other
 HPW3C
 SPH3U
 SVN3M
Co-op Education
(2 Required) 2
Total Number of Credits 9
STA AIM Program
SHSM Required Courses

36. ONLINE REGISTRATION
Open the LDCSB home page. At school, you can use your Desire to Learn page.
At home, open the LDCSB web page, select Students from the drop down menu, then click on VLE(D2L) Login. Use your LDCSB address, which is your student number followed For example, Use your regular school password.
Click on the Career Cruising icon, then select Choose My Courses on the left banner
You may access the Course Planner at any time now, but may not “lock in” your selections until February 1, The final date to “lock in” your choices is February 21, 2018.
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37. Student Activity Fees will be only accepted online this year
Student Activity Fees will be only accepted online this year. Have your parents sign up for a School Cash Online account as soon as possible!
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39. Catholic Graduate Expectations
a discerning believer formed in our Catholic Faith Community
an effective communicator
a reflective, creative, and holistic thinker
a self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner
a collaborative contributor
a caring family member
a responsible citizen
Catholic Graduate Expectations
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