1. Grade 10 Option Selection 2019-20

2. Course selection begins this week!
GETTING STARTED
Course selection begins this week!
MyBlueprint will be open for selecting courses starting this Thursday, Dec. 6 and will be open until Wednesday, Jan. 16.
The Course Selection Fair will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6 during periods 3 and 4.
Gather information about the available courses, diploma requirements and post secondary requirements.
Use BYOD - MyBlueprint to plan and select your courses.

3. OSSD Requirements O.S.S. Diploma Requirements
30 Credits (18 Compulsory / 12 Optional)
40 Hours of Community Involvement
Successful Completion of the Literacy Test

4. Compulsory Credit Requirements
4 English
3 Math
2 Science
1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
1/2 Career Studies
1/2 Civics
1 The Arts
1 French
1 Health and Phys. Ed.
Group 1
An additional credit in: Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, a Second Language, Guidance, or Co-op
Group 2
An additional credit in: The Arts, Business, Phys. Ed., a Second Language or Co-op
Group 3
An additional credit in: Science (Grade 11/12), Technological Education, Computer Studies, a Second Language or Co-op

5. PATHWAYS
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
APPRENTICESHIP
WORK

6. Pathways Types of Courses
U University Preparation Courses (previous academic stream)
Designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs
i.e. ENG3U0 and ENG4U0
Larger class sizes
More theoretical
Faster pace
More suitable for independent learner
C College Preparation Courses (previous applied stream)
Designed to meet the requirements for college programs
i.e. ENG3C0 and ENG4C0
Smaller class sizes, greater teacher direction and instruction
More hands-on activities
Real-life applications

7. Pathways …..continued Types of Courses
M University/College Preparation Courses
Designed to prepare students to meet the entrance requirements for both university and college programs (AWQ3M0 and TGJ3M0)
O Open Level Courses
Appropriate for all students
Usually elective courses (EMS3O0 or CGG3O0)
Can use for college admission
E Workplace Preparation Courses
Appropriate for students entering the workplace
We only offer MEL3E0 and MEL4E0
Pathways …..continued Types of Courses

8. College Pathway
College diploma programs require six senior courses at college (C), university/college (M), or university (U) level.
College degrees require six grade 12 U or M courses.
Programs also require specific prerequisite courses.
Many programs also require additional admission information, such as a portfolio, interview or an audition.
Do the research now!
or myBlueprint.ca.
Visit the colleges.
Gather guide books (Ask in the Guidance Office).
Attend the Lunch time presentations at Lorne Park in the Lecture Hall.

9. University Pathway
Students require six Grade 12 U or M level courses to qualify for general university admission. Specific course prerequisites will vary depending on the university program.
Example: ENG4U0 or BOH4M0
All Grade 11 and 12 marks are viewed by the universities.
Universities will extend conditional offers of admission once they feel they have received sufficient academic information to make a decision.
Students should investigate university requirements and Grade 12 course prerequisites before selecting Grade 11 courses.
Example: SBI3U0 for SBI4U0
Research now! or
Attend university presentations in Lecture Hall.
Gather university guide books (in Guidance) and check websites.
Visit the universities.

10. Mathematics Pathways

11. * SCH3U0 - if planning to take SBI4U0
Science Courses
Pre-requisite
Grade 10
Grade 11
Courses
Grade 12
Recommended
Course
SNC2D0
SBI3U0/E
SCH 3U0/E
SPH3U0/E
SBI4U0/E
SCH 4U0
SPH4U0
* SCH3U0 - if planning to take SBI4U0
SNC2P0
SCH4C0

12. Specialized Programs Enhanced Program *
Grade 11 Requirements: Students must select at least one enhanced course. E.g. ENG3UE or MCR3UE
Students need a total of 10 courses for the Enhanced Certificate.
Extended French Program *
Grade 11 Requirements: Students must take FEF3U0 and HSP3UX.
Students need a total of 7 courses for the Extended French Certificate.
* Must already be in the program to select these courses.

13. Cooperative Education
Select either 2 or 4 credit co-op, choose course code COP2XC or COP4XC and submit a separate application to the co-op teacher. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Earn up to four credits at a work placement.
Authentic experience for all students (College, University, Apprenticeship - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program or OYAP). Credits can be used for college admission.
Dual Credit program.

14. Sports Specialist High Skills Major Earn a SHSM Red Seal designation on your OSSD
The SHSM program focuses on a Sports Related Career while earning an OSSD
It is a bundle of 9 credits in gr 11 and 12 that include:
4 Sports Major Credits
2 Co-op Credits
3 other courses that include CLA’s– Contextualized Learning Activities (such as English, Math, Science, Humanities, Technology)
Other features of our Sports SHSM include:
Certifications/Training (CPR/First Aid/WHIMIS/Personal training..…)
Experiential learning (job shadowing & 2 or 4 credit co-op)
Experience post secondary opportunities (college/university lectures, tours)
Supports all Pathways: University, College, Workplace, Apprenticeship
If interested in SHSM please see your Guidance Counsellor

15. Choosing Your Courses Research all of your options carefully.
Pay attention to post-secondary program requirements.
Attend our Course Selection Fair December 6th.
Talk to teachers who teach the course.
Talk to students who have taken the course.
Get information regarding workload and the type of projects you will be doing (presentations/group work).
Select courses in which you’re likely to experience success.
Have a back-up plan.

16. Lorne Park SS September 2019-2020 Courses at a Glance
SNC1DE
Science
1=Grade 9
2=Grade 10
3=Grade 11
4=Grade 12
C =College O=Open
P=Applied U=University
D=Academic E=Workplace
M=Mixed -University/College
E=Enhanced
X=Extended French
F=Female
M=Male
O=No specific designation
DEPARTMENT
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
THE ARTS
ADA1O0 Drama AMI100 Music
Band Experienced
AMU1O0 Music
Band Beginner
AMV1O0 Music Vocal AVI1O0 Visual Art
ADA2O0 Drama AMI2O0 Music
AMV2O0 Vocal
AMG2O0 Guitar AVI2O3 Visual Art
Beginner
AVI2O0 Visual Art
ADA3M0 Drama AMU3M0 Music Band
AMV3M0 Vocal
AMG3M0 Guitar AVI3M0 Visual Art
AWQ3M0 Photography
ADA4M0 Drama AMU4M0 Music Band
AMV4M0 Vocal
AMG4M0 Guitar AVI4M Visual Art
AWQ4M0 Photography
BUSINESS STUDIES
BTT1O0 Information
Technology
BTT2O0 Info Technology
Do not select if you have taken BTT1O0
BBI2O0 Intro / Business
BAF3M0 Accounting
BMI3C0 Marketing
BDI3C0 Entrepreneurship
BTA3O0 Information and Communication Technology
BAT4M0 Accounting
BBB4M0 International Business
BOH4M0 Business Leadership
IDC4U0 Sports Marketing
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
&
CIVICS .5 credit
Geography
CGC1P0
CGC1D0
CGC1DE
History
CHC2P0
CHC2D0
CHC2DE
CHV2O0 Civics .5 credit
Must choose GLC2O0 also
CGG3O Travel & Tourism
CLU3M Canadian Law
CGR4M0 Environment &
Resource Management
CGW4U0/E World Issues
CHY4U0/E World History
CIA4U Economics
CLN4U Law
COMPUTER STUDIES
ICS2O0
ICS3U0
ICS4U0
ENGLISH
ENG1P0
ENG1D0
ENG1DE
ENG2P0
ENG2D0
ENG2DE
ENG3C0
ENG3U0/E
EMS3O0 Media Studies
ENG4C0
ENG4U0/E
EWC4U0/E Writer's Craft
FRENCH
FSF1P0
FSF1D0
FSF2D0
FSF3U0
FSF4U0
EXTENDED FRENCH
FEF1D0
CGC1DX Géographie
FEF2D0
CHC2DX Histoire
FEF3U0
HSP3UX Anthropologie CHW3MX Histoire du monde
FEF4U0
HZT4UX Philosophie

17. Accessing the Online Course Selection Program
Course Selection will be done through BYOD - MyBlueprint
A link is on LPSS website and your BYOD account.
Access to the on-line Course Selection will be available to students from December 6th until it closes on January 16th.
Course selection is done on a first-come first-served basis.

18. MyBlueprint

20. Select your courses
Click on a Course Box and a drop down menu will give you course options to choose from. Make sure you are selecting the correct course and level as many of the course codes are very similar.

22. Confirming Your Choices
Completing the Course Selection Process
Research your option choices.
Select your courses through myBlueprint.
Click on SUBMIT.
PRINT your COURSE VERIFICATION form.
Have your parents review your courses and sign the form.
Return the signed Course Verification form to the homeroom teacher by January 17, 2019.
Confirming Your Choices

23. Course Changes Changed your mind?
Changes may be requested anytime before June 1st.
Submit a parent signed Course Change Form to the Guidance Office and we will try to accommodate your request.
There are no guarantees. Changes will be permitted based on course availability. Once the school’s timetable is set there are limitations that must be considered.
Once a class is full we can only place a student on a waitlist.
Do your research now. Put time and effort into selecting the right courses now and you will have the best chance of getting the classes you want.

24. Changing Levels
Students requiring a level change (i.e. ENG2D0 to ENG3C0) are advised to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to review requirements for potential post secondary pathways.

25. Courses Taken Outside LPSS
It is recommended that you do not select a course for which you plan to take outside of LPSS.
E.g. Summer School

26. Questions? Need help? Just ask…..
Drop-in to the Guidance Office
at lunch or
make an appointment