1. Course Selection Presentation
For Students Going into Grade 10

2. Who am I ? Where am I going? What are my academic Strengths….?
Successes in Grade 9 courses…..?
Interests and Hobbies…..?
Volunteer experiences…..?

3. What do I need to graduate…?
Diploma Requirements
40 Volunteer Hours
12 Elective Credits
18 Compulsory Credits
Ontario Literacy Test

4. Compulsory Course Credits in Grade 10
ENG2D1 - Academic
ENG2P1 - Applied
ENG2L1 – Locally Developed
English
MPM2D1
MFM2P1
MAT2L
Math
SNC2D1
SNC2P1
SNC2L1
Science
CHC2D1
CHC2P1
CHC2L1
History
.5 credit in each subject
Civics/Careers
Choose course in consultation with your teachers and in accordance with your achievement
Ensure that you have the pre-requisite course you require to take the course you are choosing. My Blueprint will warn you when you have chosen a course without the correct pre-requisite

5. English- ENG2D1 ENG2P1 ENG1D1 ENG1P1 ENG1L1
When choosing English consult your teacher regarding the best placement for you in grade 10 based on your success in Grade 9 English.

6. Math Pathway Chart GRADE 10 Principles of Math Academic MPM2D
Functions
University
MCR3U
GRADE 12
Advanced Functions
Calculus & Vectors
GRADE 11
Functions and Applications
University/College
MCF3M
Mathematics of Data Management
GRADE 9
Foundations of Math
Applied
MFM1P
MFM2P
Foundations of College Math
MBF3C
Foundations for College Math
MAP4C
Math for College Tech
MCT4C
*achievement of at least 70% in MPM2D recommended as pre-requisite
GRADE 9
Principles of Math
Academic
MPM1D
GRADE 11 Math For Work and Everyday Life
MEL3E
GRADE 12
Math for Work and Everyday Life
MEL4E
GRADE 9
Essentials Mathematics
MAT1LM

7. Elective Courses for Grade 10
Arts
Music
AMU201
AMR201
AMV201
ART
AVI2O1
AWQ201
Drama
ADA201
Elective Courses for Grade 10
Every student must have one Arts credit for graduation.
Arts Credits at SDSS should be taken in grade 9 or 10. These courses become prerequisites for an Arts credit in grade 11
MUSIC – when choosing music you must now choose separately the option of Repertoire (BAND).
VOCAL MUSIC – when choosing music you must now choose Vocal as a repertoire option

8. Grade 10 Choices in Technology….
TTJ201
Auto
TFJ2O1
Hospitality/Tourism
TEJ2O1
Computer Tech
TCJ2O1
Construction Tech
TDJ2O1
Design Tech
TXJ2E1
Hairstyling/Aesthetics Tech

9. Grade 10 Elective Credits cont….
HIF2O1 – Food /Nutrition
Social Science: Family Studies
FSF2D1 – French
French As a Second Language
LWS2D1- Spanish
Classical & International Languages
CGC301 – Travel/Tourism
Canadian & World Studies : Geography
GLE201 – Learning Strategies
Guidance
PAI201 – (Leadership) Health & Fitness, Small Groups
PAF209 /PAF208 – Fitness
PPL209/ PPL208 – Healthy Active Living
Physical Education
BBI2O1
Business
Grade 10 Elective Credits cont….
Remember that your elective credits can also be compulsory credits:
Group 1: Social Science, International Language, Canadian & World Studies
Group 2: Business, Arts or Physical Education
Group 3: Technology Computers or a Senior Science

10. Special Education Option
Learning Centre
Strategies
GLE201
Special Education Option
If you have support through the Special Education, consider taking the GLE201 to ensure direct support during one semester.

11. 40 Volunteer Hours Non-profit Charitable Events
Community Assistance
Charitable Events
Non-profit
Check the Board website for suitable volunteer experiences
Have your volunteer hours approved in Guidance prior to completing your volunteer experiences

12. Literacy Test Test scheduled at the end of March or beginning of April
Subject support
Afterschool
Workshop
OLC Course
Test scheduled at the end of March or beginning of April
Test is scheduled for the morning
Must be written once while in high school
The OLC course can be taken if not successful.

13. Click on

14. Activating your account…
If you have not activated your account….go to the school/YRDSB website.
Click on
Provide your school username
and password.
Your account is now activated.
Note for counsellors:
Your school board/division may have it’s own myBlueprint landing page, which includes a list of schools in the New User box. If you’re not sure whether your school has a landing page or an activation key, contact

15. STEP 1: Login to your myBlueprint account via
The Log In button

16. STEP 2: From the Dashboard, click on Plan Courses

17. STEP 3: Add courses to your High School Plan
STEP 3: Add courses to your High School Plan. Click on + Course to select from courses at your school.
Note for counsellors:
Compulsory courses are indicated by + Subject (ie. + English)
Boxes for elective courses are indicated by + Course

18. Choosing Courses

19. Adding Music Repertoire………
Step 1: Complete course selection for all 8 courses. Add Course will automatically appear.
Check that you have chosen the correct music for grade 9. Click on the
to view the Guidance description

20. Adding Music Repertoire cont…
Step 3: Click on the correct Repertoire
Step 2: Click on Add Course
Step 2: Click on Repertoire and the Repertoire options appear
Step 4: Repertoire is added.

21. Adding ESL….. Step 1: Click on English
Step 2.: Click on English to open other Discipline option choices
Step 3: From the Discipline options choose English as a second language
Step 4: Choose an ESL course for each semester

22. Changing your course selection…..
If you need to change your course selection, click on
and the options of Edit, Change and Delete will appear.
Change – will allow you to change the choice within the discipline
Delete – will allow you to change the discipline choice -

23. Prior to reviewing your course selection– red indicates a possible error …… in this case a missing pre-requisite. Click on the small red circle to view error.

24. STEP 4: Click on Review Course Selections to review your chosen courses

25. STEP 5: Click Submit Course Selections to submit courses to your school
Scroll to the bottom
to add comments
Note for Counsellors:
You may have enabled additional fields such as Student Comments, or Pathway of Interest. If so, students will find these options here.

26. The review tab will show all errors with a red square and an X
The review tab will show all errors with a red square and an X. If your error is intentional, the “COMMENT” option at the bottom of this page is an opportunity to explain your choice. Guidance will see all comments and errors following submission.

27. STEP 6: Click Print Sign-Off Sheet
Note for counsellors:
You can disable the sign off sheet under Configure Course Selection settings in your account. If so, you can remove this slide.

28. Making your choices…. Think about your:
1. mark in the Grade 9 subject **this is your foundation for the next level 2. subject teacher’s recommendation 3. work habits 4. interests - try new courses 5. compulsory courses you still need

29. Making an Informed Decision
Learn about the courses… Do research
Course Information Day:
STARTS TODAY
Ask a teacher in the subject department
Read the descriptions provided in My Blueprint

30. STEP 7: Print your Sign-Off Sheet
Note: You can reprint this form at any time from the
High School section of your account
Note for counsellors:
You can disable the sign off sheet under Configure Course Selection settings in your account. If so, you can remove this slide.

31. STEP 7: Print off sign-off form
Print off your sign-off form
Sign your form
Parent/Guardian signs form
Return to your home room teacher by FEBUARY 20th, 2019

32. If you are not returning to YRDSB….
If you are not returning to a YRDSB school, you must click on the “Not returning next year?” to inform the system that you will be leaving.
You will be asked to provide a reason for your departure. A list of options will appear. Please click on the correct option.

33. About Timetables and Class Sizes…
Number of classes in the timetable are based on the number of students who select the course in February
All classes have maximum numbers
very little flexibility to move between Academic and Applied courses once the timetable has been built

34. Things to remember… course selection opens…..
9:00 a.m. on February 11, 2019
Grade 9 & 10 students must choose 8 courses
Grade 11 students must choose a minimum of 6 courses – please check graduation requirements to meet the 30 credits
Repertoire Music or Vocal can be chosen as a 9th option
All students should review their compulsory credit requirements prior to course selection.
Students selecting ESL must choose ESL for each semester, unless ELSEO1 is their first option.
All students must choose 2 Alternative Courses
If you are not returning to a YRDSB school, you must click on “Not returning next year?”

35. Course Selection Due Date
Course Selection Sign-off forms, signed by parents/ guardians, must be submitted to Homeroom teachers on or before
February 20th.