1. Colonel By Secondary School
Course Selection
“Selecting for Success”
January 29, 2019

2. Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS”
“WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”

3. CB Administration Steve Spidell Principal Laurie Labelle
Vice Principal (A-L)
Larry Ruch
Vice Principal (M-Z)

4. Guidance and Student Services
Jill Badgery (A-G)
Sarah Storey (H-M)
Rachel Nakashoji (N-Z)

5. www.colonelby.com - Useful Links School Course Guide
(list/description of all courses offered)
- Colonel By News Course Selection
(Course planning worksheets, Ontario course overview, and slide presentations)
Course Selection takes 1 minute 45 seconds
What takes time is the consideration required prior to checking a box.
Not a 1st come 1st served.
Please bring it in by the deadline (Feb 17th class 1-A)

6. Plan your future Ontario Program

7. Plan your future IB Program

8. Plan your future – Where are you now?
OSSD Graduation Requirements:
30 credits (18 Compulsory + 12 Options)
40 hours of Community Involvement
Literacy Test (March 27th, morning)
All Grade 10 students and any Grade 11 and 12 students who did not write last year, or were unsuccessful.

9. Compulsory Credits Required for OSSD

10. Course Types Academic “D” University “U”
Students can have a combination of levels in their
course selection.
Academic “D” University “U”
-theoretical, faster-paced, more independent learning
Applied “P” College “C”
-practical/hands-on, more time/support to acquire skills
Open “O”
-interest courses available to all students designed to broaden skills and knowledge
Locally Developed/Essential “L”
-available in English, math, and science for students who are working toward grade level
French Immersion “F”

11. Course Types 9 & 10 11 & 12 Academic (D) University (U) Applied (P)
University /College (M)
Open (O)
College (C)
Locally developed (L)
Workplace (E)
Reading a course code changes from grades 9 and 10 and into grade 11 and 12
IB courses have an E or J at the end of the code
(ex. ENG3UE)

12. How to read a code First three letters are the subject: ENG = English
AVI = Visual Arts
SBI = Biology
# Indicates year
1 = = 10
3 = = 12
Ex. ENG3U LWSDU SCH4C

13. Colonel By ONTARIO Courses
Overview

16. IB Requirements (in addition to OSSD requirements)
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature (English)
Group 2: Language Acquisition (Spanish or French)
Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Geography or History or ITGS -Tech)
Group 4: Sciences
(Bio. or Chem. or Phys. or Exercise Science)
Group 5: Mathematics
(Studies SL. or Math SL. or Math HL)
Group 6: Arts or electives
(Music or Visual Arts or a second group 2-3-4)
A minimum of three subjects must be examined at the Higher Level (may be up to 4)
Please use the Worksheet and the IB Continuum sheet available online at colonelby.com to assist in your decision making process.

17. AND… You must complete C.A.S. requirement (Creative/Active/Service)
You must take the Theory of Knowledge course (HZT4UE) (Grade 11-IB1)
You must complete C.A.S. requirement (Creative/Active/Service)
You must complete an Extended Essay and TOK paper.

18. HL or SL? Many programs are taught at the Higher Level (HL)
Exam can be written at the Standard Level (SL) – Maximum 2 SL exams in IB 1
Decision on level is finalized in October of IB2 (grade 12) when you register for exams

19. Career Cruising Career Cruising will take 2-3 minutes to complete.
The time intensive piece is the research and considerations that occur before.
Career Cruising is much more than a course selection database.

21. Interest inventory

22. How to select courses in Career Cruising
Log in to
Passwords (grade 9s) and credit counselling summaries distributed in class
Course selection assemblies by grade have occurred

24. Your Option Sheet – Career Cruising

25. Career Cruising
Printing after submitting is essential to finalize course selection process.
Indicate Summer School intention on print out.
Student and parent signatures are required.

26. Career Cruising Summer School
*Course Selection: Note on your Course Selection print out your intention to take summer school. This is NOT an official summer school registration.

27. Career Cruising
If an override is required in order to submit (program changes, online learning), see/ Guidance Counsellor.
For students taking summer school, you may need to add courses (ex. CHV/GLC) to next grade column (ex. Grade 11) in order to be able to replace it in current grade column.
Please submit by February 22nd, 2019 to Subject teachers (in class where credit counselling summary was distributed). 27

28. Final Note
This is a contract for the courses you want to take next year.
Changes are not always possible.
Ask and consider the advice of your teachers
(re: levels).
Be aware of prerequisite courses.
Note: We will try to place you in all of your requested courses. If we cannot, we will use your alternate choices.

29. Ontario/pre-IB Grade 9  10
All students take 8 classes (minimum).
5 Compulsory and 3 Electives (options)
Cross Border Transfer (CBT) students are required to take courses for which their transfer was accepted.

30. Ontario Grade 10 11 All students take 8 classes (minimum)
2 Compulsory and 6 Electives
Math and English are required.
All other courses will aim to complete prerequisites for college or university.
Consider balance when choosing electives (ex. physical education, hands-on courses in technology or visual arts).
Most students could earn 15/18 compulsory courses in grades 9 and 10.
Be aware of any missing courses and take them in grade 11

31. IB Grade 10 11
University admission requirements are the same for IB students.
IB students must take one course in each of the 6 IB groups as well as Theory of Knowledge (HZT4UE).
With the exception of Math Studies, and ITGS, all courses must be taken for 2 years.
Only one “elective” (remember balance).
Special note:
If an IB student takes a phys. ed. course or an art course (not as an IB group), they can count it as Active or Service within their CAS package

32. Ontario Grade 11 12
Continue with required pathway courses (ex. SBI4U, SCH4U, ENG4U).
Add courses of interest and balance.
Review university/college requirements.
Plan accordingly if missing courses required for post secondary program
(ex. summer school, elearning).
Special Note:
Please see a V.P. to inform them of your decision.
Not punitive, we simply want to make sure you understand the transportation issues related to your decision

33. IB Grade 11 12 Continue with IB year 2 courses.
Add courses of interest and balance.
Review university/college requirements.
No “bonus” for extra courses.
See guidance counsellor to discuss program changes as soon as possible. Timing is important.
Special Note:
Please see a V.P. to inform them of your decision.
Not punitive, we simply want to make sure you understand the transportation issues related to your decision

34. Plan Your Future Cooperative Education
Cooperative education is a wonderful opportunity for students to better understand themselves and the world of work.
Fits most students’ schedules in Grade 11 and many for grade 12 (depending on pathway).
Accounting firms
Retail
Bakery and Restaurants
Schools
Senior’s residences
Hair stylists
Automotive
Ottawa Airport
Radio station
Rogers

35. Plan Your Future Cooperative Education
A great opportunity for experiential learning.
Try out a job and see how it feels.
2 periods every second day in the afternoon (COP 3PD*) – 2 credits OR
2 periods every afternoon (COP4PD*) – 4 credits
* Under Guidance/Career Ed. in Career Cruising

36. Plan your future Co-operative Education
Grade 11 and 12
Experience jobs and job responsibilities
2 or 4 credits
Retail
Construction
NRC
Humane Society 36

37. What is a SHSM? Includes a bundle of major and other required credits
Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector
Taken in grade 11 and grade 12
Available for all pathways.
Successful completion leads to a Red Seal on the OSSD.
A supplementary option sheet is required

38. CB SHSM: Digital Media and Production
SHSM–Arts and Culture 
Credits
Apprenticeship training
Gr Gr. 12
College
Gr Gr. 12
University
Workplace
Major Credits (may include maximum of 1 Cooperative Education credit) 4*
includes content delivered in the sector’s context
English 1
Business Studies or Canadian and World Studies or Additional Cooperative Education credit
Cooperative Education 2
Total number of credits 8
SHSM requirements
Bundle of Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits:
4 Major credits
2 Co-operative Education Credits
Other Required elements
Reach Ahead experiences
Sector Specific training/qualifications
WHIMS, CPR/First Aid

39. Dual Credit Programs
High school students can earn up to 4 dual credits (count as both high school and college) by taking part in apprenticeship training and college courses.
Classes attended at Algonquin College – must fit into your timetable.
Discuss with your guidance counsellor if you feel this program is of interest to you.

40. E-Learning E-learning courses available in Career Cruising.
Count as one credit of 8 blocks; challenging as semestered.
Separate supplementary option sheet required (available in Guidance office).
Students are forced to choose an extra course
(in case they are not able to get into the
requested e-course).

41. International Certificate Program
ICP
PURPOSE of ICP:
To recognize and honour students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens.
Participants earn the certificate by: 
1) Studying an international language;
Taking internationally-focused classes;
Understanding global issues;
Participating in an internationally focused project(s)
of their choice

42. What is involved in the ICP?
International Languages & Intercultural Communication
International Coursework
International Experience & Engagement
To enroll, please see your Guidance Counsellor.

43. Plan your future – Where are you going?
Workplace? Complete an apprenticeship?
College? University?
Consider your strengths and interests when making a decision.
Research post-secondary requirements to decide on options.

44. How do I choose? College: www.ontariocolleges.ca
University:
Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities

45. College All programs require OSSD ENG4C
Some will want science (ex. SBI3C and SCH4C ).
Some will want math (ex. MAP4C or MBF3C).
Many will find College as an excellent springboard to university.
Excellent opportunity to do Coop
Yellow sheet at the back of the room details many programs which require some prerequisite courses.
For trades programs, please consider Coop as it will ease the student into an apprenticeship program

46. University 6 - 4U/M courses at most universities
5 - 4U/M courses in many Maritime universities and some programs in Ontario.
Electronic info is an excellent source to identify specific program prerequisites.
Some do change over time, but this site is quite reliable.

47. Fields of Study University

48. Fields of Study College

49. Summer School
March/April/May registration completed online through Career Cruising.
Reach Ahead and Make up
July (3.5 weeks)
Mostly compulsory courses with some electives
You will indicate summer school course choices on the parental signage sheets with the options choices.
This is not a summer school registration. This will occur in May.

50. QUESTIONS Contact your guidance counsellor with questions.
Appointments can be booked online at (Admin--Guidance)
(A-G)
(H-M)
(N-Z)

51. Thank you. Slides shows and resources available at www.colonelby.com
(under Colonel By School News)

52. Useful Links www.colonelby.com www.careercruising.com
-- Resources, course selection slide shows
-- Online Course Selection
--College programs and requirements
University programs and requirements

53. Overview of Ontario Mathematics Pathways

54. Overview of IB Mathematics Pathways

55. Science Pathways

56. English Pathways

57. Canadian World Studies & Humanities