1. Making the Transition to Grade 11

2. Getting from HERE to THERE!
2019 Registration Info
Getting from HERE to THERE!

3. Diploma Requirements 4 credits in English (one credit per grade)
3 credits in math (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
2 credits in science
1 credit in French
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma

4. Diploma Requirements 1 credit in Canadian history
1 credit in Canadian geography
1 credit in the arts
1 credit in health and physical education
.5 credit in civics
.5 credit in career studies
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma

5. Diploma Requirements – Group ONE
1 additional credit in:
ESL or FSL or Native or
Classical or International Language
or Social sciences and the humanities,
or Canadian and world studies,
or Guidance and career education,
or Cooperative education
GR 11 RELIGION COUNTS!!
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma

6. Diploma Requirements – Group TWO
1 additional credit in:
Health and Phys Ed.
or the Arts,
or Business studies,
or French as a Second Language,
or Cooperative education
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma

7. Diploma Requirements – Group THREE
1 additional credit in:
Science ( grade 11 or 12),
or Technological education (grades 9 -12),
or French as a second language,
or Computer Studies
or Cooperative education
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma

8. PLUS Optional Courses (12) – includes 4 Religion
40 hours of Community Service
Successful completion of the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

9. Student must pass test OR course to graduate
Literacy Test – March 2019
If you do not pass the literacy test:
Another chance to write test will be given
OR you could take the literacy course
Student must pass test OR course to graduate
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma

10. The majority of compulsory courses are taken in Grades 9 and 10.
Religion
HRE10
HRE20
Religion*
HRF30
HRT3M
HRT3MF
HRE4O
HRE4M
English*
ENG1D
ENG1P
ENG1L
ENG2D
ENG2P
ENG 2L
ENG3U
ENG3C
ENG3E
ENG4U
ENG4C
ENG4E
Math*
MPM1D
MFM1P
MAT1L
MPM2D
MFM2P
MAT 2L
MCR3U
MCF3M
MBF3C/
MEL3E
Elective
Canadian Geography*
CGC1D
CGC1P
CGC1DF
Canadian
History
CHC2D
CHC2P
CHC2DF
Elective or Compulsory*
Science*
SNC1D
SNC1P
SNC1L
SNC2D
SNC2P
SNC 2L
French*
FSF1D/FSF1P
FEF1D/FSF1O
Careers and Civics*
GLC20 and
CHV20
Elective or
Compulsory*

11. Making Choices - Compulsory credits
English
College (C)
University (U)
Workplace (E)
Math
College (C )
Mixed (M)
Religion
Open (O)
French (HRT3MF)

13. Changing levels
Transfer courses will be required for changing streams after grade 10.
There are options to help you change levels
PLEASE SEE your guidance counsellor

14. SHSM – Specialist High Skills Major
A mix of
Sector-related (required) classes
On-the-job experience – mandatory ½ day COOP
“reach ahead” experiences and certifications
No cost to students!
students, in consultation with teachers, guidance counsellors, teacher advisors and parents/guardians should make careful and thoughtful choices for secondary school
consideration should include past achievement, interests, strengths, and career interests
parents/guardians and students should be encouraged to attend information nights are both grade 8 school and secondary schools as part of their research and decision making

15. SHSM – Specialist High Skills Major
Currently offered in:
Agriculture (Green Industries)
Construction
Health and Wellness
Hospitality
Sport
Transportation
students, in consultation with teachers, guidance counsellors, teacher advisors and parents/guardians should make careful and thoughtful choices for secondary school
consideration should include past achievement, interests, strengths, and career interests
parents/guardians and students should be encouraged to attend information nights are both grade 8 school and secondary schools as part of their research and decision making

16. ELECTIVE CHOICES – Dual Credits w Fanshawe
Transportation/Welding (Grade 11 double Fanshawe
Outdoor living & Rec Fitness Leadership (Grade 12 double Fanshawe

17. ELECTIVE CHOICES The Arts
Music Vocal
Music Instrumental
Drama
Musical Theatre (open to all – gr. 12)
Visual Arts
Photography
Yearbook (Tech)
students, in consultation with teachers, guidance counsellors, teacher advisors and parents/guardians should make careful and thoughtful choices for secondary school
consideration should include past achievement, interests, strengths, and career interests
parents/guardians and students should be encouraged to attend information nights are both grade 8 school and secondary schools as part of their research and decision making

18. ELECTIVE CHOICES Business & Guidance
Entrepreneurship
Accounting
Marketing
Computer Science
Leadership
Learning Strategies
COOP
students, in consultation with teachers, guidance counsellors, teacher advisors and parents/guardians should make careful and thoughtful choices for secondary school
consideration should include past achievement, interests, strengths, and career interests
parents/guardians and students should be encouraged to attend information nights are both grade 8 school and secondary schools as part of their research and decision making

19. ELECTIVE CHOICES English & Languages
Journalism (O)
French (U or O)
Extended French (U)
ESL (English as a Second Language)
students, in consultation with teachers, guidance counsellors, teacher advisors and parents/guardians should make careful and thoughtful choices for secondary school
consideration should include past achievement, interests, strengths, and career interests
parents/guardians and students should be encouraged to attend information nights are both grade 8 school and secondary schools as part of their research and decision making

20. ELECTIVE CHOICES Cdn & World Studies & Social Sciences
Law (M or E)
American History (U)
Working with Infants/Raising healthy children
Intro to Psych, Soc, and anthropology (C or U)

21. ELECTIVE CHOICES Physical Education
Health and Physical Education – Co-ed
Personal Fitness
Hockey
Volleyball Focus Class
Basketball Focus Class
Weightlifting (Boys)

22. ELECTIVE CHOICES Science
Environmental Science (E or M)
Biology (U or C)
Chemistry (U or grade 12 C)
Physics (U or grade 12 C)

23. ELECTIVE CHOICES - TECH
Baking
Communications
Computer Engineering
Construction
Green Industries
Hairstyling (1 or 2 credit)
Hospitality (cooking)
Health Care
Tech Design
Interior/Textile Design
Transportation
Welding (single)
Woodworking
Yearbook

24. ELECTIVE CHOICES – Dual Credits w Fanshawe
Transportation/Welding (Grade 11 double Fanshawe
Outdoor living & Rec Fitness Leadership (Grade 12 double Fanshawe

25. PLAN AHEAD
Some grade 11 courses will be prerequisites for specific grade 12 courses
Example: AVI4M needs AVI3M
TFJ4E2 needs TFJ3E1

26. PLAN AHEAD SHSM Candidates
There are required courses you need to complete an SHSM. Be sure to add required courses and ½ day COOP
Recommend you plan out grade 11 and 12

27. PLAN AHEAD Some courses are offered in Alternate years
HHS4U – Families in Canada – 2019/20
HSB4U – Challenge & Change – 2020/21
CGW4U – World issues – 2019/20

28. Summer School Gr. 10 Careers/Civics (CHV/GLC2O)
Gr. 11 M Religion (HRT3MSS)
Gr. 11 Health for Life (PPZ3CSS)
Gr. 11/12 COOP (double credit)
Gr. 12 U English (ENG4USS)

29. Summer School
Register through the summer school tabs (found below the SUBMIT button)
“GRADE 9-12 SUMMER SCHOOL OPTIONS” – complete registration by connecting to a Student Survey
** If you do not follow through –you will not be guaranteed a spot in the classroom

30. FRENCH CERTIFICATE Reminder to select FEF3U
Offering Geography CGC1DF (French instruction)
Also offering World Religions HRT3MF (French Instruction)

31. How To Choose??
Evaluate your success and effort in the Grade 10 program
A mark of 70% is recommended for continued work at the academic level as well as good work habits and organizational skills
Begin researching various destinations to find out what education is required to achieve your goal

32. How To Choose??
Look carefully at online Course Guide and explore all possible choices. Note prerequisites
Explore new skills and interests
Talk to parents & teachers & friends.
Research – jobs, enrichment opportunities, school and programs

33. Making your choices for Grade 11: College or University or Workplace?
Be honest with yourself: What are you good at? What do you enjoy? How much work are you willing to do?

34. Link to Online Course calendar

35. Plan Ahead – University Bound
Min of 6 grade 12 U/M courses required
Min averages for many programs … check guide at
Plan your grade 11 AND 12 years now to ensure you will meet your post secondary requirements

36. Plan Ahead – Trades/Apprenticeship Bound
Check recommended courses and # of hours required
Combine COOP credits plus OYAP and start earning hours toward your apprenticeship while still in high school
See Ms. Deroo

37. Plan Ahead – College Bound
Check program prerequisites – and min averages for competitive programs
Min 65% average

38. REMEMBER… Course Request Sign-Off Form and $55 due Tues. Feb. 19th
A parent signature is required.
Once you hit SUBMIT, courses are locked in!
Collection will be in period ONE.