1. Abbey Park High School Course Selection Process Parent Information Evening 2010

2. All Grade 10 students will study English (Applied or Academic) Math(Applied or Academic) Science (Applied or Academic) Canadian History (Applied or Academic) Civics.5 credit (Open, can be done on line) Career Studies.5 credit (Open, can be done on line) Plus 3 elective courses

3. All Grade 11 students will study English: Essential, College, or University level Math: Essential - Work for Everyday Life College – Foundations for College Math M- Apprenticeships/College/University U- Pre-requisite for university level grade 12 courses Plus 6 Electives courses: - depending on career pathway, interests, skills, talents, & enjoyment.

4. All Grade 12 students will study: English: Essential, College, or University level –All universities & college degree programs require ENG 4U, –College diploma programs & apprenticeships require 4C or 4U. Plus 5 or more Electives depending on career pathway, interest, skills, talents, & enjoyment.

5. High School Compulsory Credits Total 30 credits 4 English credits – gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 3 Math credits – usually gr. 9, 10, 11 2 Science credits, usually this is 9 & 10. 1 Canadian Geography – grade 9 1 Canadian History – grade 10 Careers & Civics – grade 10, you can take this online

6. Compulsory Credits 1 Arts credit in Gr. 9 or 10. You must have an Arts course in 9 or 10 to take one in gr. 11 If you fail an Arts in grade 9 you may select a different Arts course 1 French credit in 9, you must pass 9 to take 10 1 Physical Education credit in high school. If you fail Phys. Ed in grade 9 you may select it again at another grade level

7. Group Requirements Group 1: 1 credit from the following –English, - 5 th course –Language -2 nd course –Social Sciences –Humanities (Family Studies) –Guidance (Leadership, Learning Strategies) –Co-operative Education Group 2 –Phys. Ed. 2 nd course –Arts, 2 nd course –Business –Co-operative Education Group 3 - Technology (TTI gr. 9) - Science (11, 12) - Co-operative Education

8. Subject Promotion You may NOT move forward in a compulsory credit until you pass that grade Summer/Night School is available to redo a course, improve a grade or reach ahead. You can retake the course in semester 1 in the next grade year. This puts you behind graduation requirements of 30 credits.

9. Selecting the Most Appropriate Level: Applied or Academic (9 & 10) College or University (11 & 12) To continue in the academic level a mark over 70% is recommended for future success You may upgrade a mark at summer school. Gr. 9 – 11: 2 weeks if you have over 40% Gr. 12: no upgrade, must retake entire course

10. Selecting the Most Appropriate Level: Applied or Academic? Applied leads directly to: Work Apprenticeships College diploma programs Academic leads directly to: Work, apprenticeships, college diploma programs College degree programs University programs

11. How to Switch Levels! Gr. 9 & 10 - From Applied to Academic 4 week course at summer school gr. 9 Take applied then take academic at the same grade level Gr. 11 - From College to University level Take college level, then take the university level In Math: take MCT4C1

12. Select courses for your career path! All university & college degree programs require 6 grade 12 U or M level courses. Co-op is not a U or M level. College diploma courses require college or university level courses. Co-op is looked upon favourably. Apprenticeships require college, or university level courses. Math is important, co-op is looked upon favourably.

13. Pre- requisite courses Most grade 12 courses require a grade 11 pre- requisite course. Read the program book & flow chart carefully.

14. Reach Back! If you are missing any compulsory courses it is essential that at this point you select them. Ensure that you will have a total of 30 credits in each of the areas required. Retaking a course does not count as 2 credits.

16. Select Courses to give you…. The courses required for your future pathway destination The courses required for the programs you are interested in postsecondary school To help you become a well rounded person Of interest to youThat you enjoyThat you can excel in That open up a whole new world to you Do not select a course to be with a friend Do not select a course to make life easy

17. Electives: So many to choose from! Visual ArtsDramaMusic Instrumental Vocal (NEW) Fashion IndustryFood & Nutrition Science Family Sociology AccountingBusiness - Organizational Management Communication in Business & Technology French/SpanishLiterature StudiesWriter’s Craft Cooperative Education Learning Strategies Native Studies (NEW)

18. Canada & World Issues World Geography & Urban Patterns World History EconomicsLawEnviron. & Resource Management (Online) Canadian & World Politics (Online) World Religions Intro to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology Exercise ScienceIndividual & Small Group Activities Personal Fitness

19. Math for Work & Everyday Life Foundations for College Math Math for College Technology Data ManagementAdvanced Functions Calculus & Vectors (NEW) MCVAP BiologyChemistryPhysics SPH4CO online Earth & Space Science (Online) Cooperative Education

20. Technology Electives: Communication Technology CosmetologyApprenticeship Cosmetology Construction Cabinetmaking Technological Design Interior Design Transportation Technology Vehicle Ownership Computer & Info. Science Computer Engineering Cooperative Education

21. Looking for Something Different? Check out these Regional Opportunities! Bronte CreekLINK Canadian ForcesI.T Networking Halton Home BuildersOYAP Personal Support Worker SHSM Gary Allan Self Reliant International Baccalaureate Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences- FAMS

22. Halton’s eLearning: Civics & / or Careers Music & Computers (AMM3MO) Canadian & World Politics (CPW4UO) Earth & Space Science (SES4UO) Environmental & Resource Management (CGR4M0) Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an Electronic Age (BDV4CO) Math for College Technology (MCT 4CO) Philosophy: Questions & Theories (HZT4UO) College Physics (SPH4CO) You can do these as an 8 th or 9 th credit. You need to be a self directed learner & extremely comfortable on a computer.

23. Apprenticeships - OYAP Automotive Service Technician Motor Cycle Small Engines Landscape Horticulturalist WelderI.T. TechnicianMachinist Tool & Die Auto BodyChef TrainingEarly Childhood CarpenterElectricianFloral Design MasonryManufacturingCabinet Maker

24. Volunteer Hours / Literacy Test Students should be currently working on completing 40 community service hours by the end of Grade 12 If students do not pass the Literacy Test, we will ensure that they are enrolled in the Literacy Preparation course

25. Unsure what courses to Select? Seek advice from: Teachers Older students Parents Guidance Counsellors Mrs. Cole – grades 11 & 12 Ms. Throop – grades 11 & 12 Ms. Chisholm – grade 9 Mr. Maras – grade 10 & Student Success Read the AP Program Book: refer to websites; pg. 73

26. Research, Research, Research! Look at: myblueprint.ca (“haltonboards”- activation key) Apprenticeships - www.apprenticesearch.com Colleges - www.ocas.on.ca Universities - www.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca Einfo - http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/ Ontario School Counsellors Association - www.osca.ca Career Cruising – www.careercruising.comwww.careercruising.com user name – halton password – abbey

27. Full Disclosure! In grade 11 & 12 if students are not doing well in a course and do not think they can earn the credit they can drop that course before April 22, 2010 If you drop within 4 days after midterm reports that mark will not show on the transcript. Dropping afterwards the mark will always show.

28. Full-time or Part-time students Must select a minimum of 6 courses to be a fulltime student and attend Abbey Park Fulltime status is required to participate on school teams & clubs, is often required for extended health plan coverage, some family benefits and some car insurance policies APHS policy is to not allow Part-Time studies

29. January Timelines: Grade Assemblies: Jan. 2010 Period 1 in January: Option sheets, Courses flowchart, Program Planners, Review program book, discuss course selections, read program book February: period 1 classroom visits by Guidance & Sp. Ed. staff Start selecting course selections for next year Students without period 1 – come into Student Services

30. Online Course Selection Process Online Site opens: Mon. Jan. 11, 2010 Online web site may be accessed from school or home. Website address on option sheets. Enter courses, print off verification sheet, sign it. Complete paper option sheet, students & parent/guardian must sign it. DOUBLE CHECK for accuracy

31. February Timelines Period 1: Review credit history & choices with semester 2, period 1 teacher. By February 19, 2010: Hand in signed paper option sheet stapled to online verification sheet to semester 2, period 1 teacher. Students who do not have a semester 2 period 1 class, hand in to Student Services Feb. 19 – 26th follow-up by Guidance counsellors

32. Avoid long lines in August & THE DISAPPOINTMENT Avoid the disappointment of not being able to get into a course in September or February SELECT THE COURSES YOU NEED AND WANT NOW. RESEARCH WHAT YOU NEED FOR YOUR FUTURE!

33. Working Backwards Grade 12 Grade 11 ArtsENG4U5 other U/MENG3U BusinessENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U 3 other U/M courses ENG3U, MCR3U ScienceENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, 2 of SCH4U, SPH4U, SBI4U, 1 other U/M course ENG3U, MCR3U, SCH3U, SPH3U, SBI3U EngineeringENG4U, MHF4U, MCF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U 1 other U/M course ENG3U, MCR3U, SCH3U, SPH3U,

34. Returning for Grade 13? Students are welcome to do so, about 25 – 30% do in Ontario as at Abbey Park H.S. Evaluate the reasons for returning If returning for 1 semester only, students must take a minimum of 3 credits If returning for the entire year, students must select a minimum of 6 credits.

35. If only 1 or 2 credits are required: Consider other possibilities: Gary Allan High School – Self Reliant Summer school Night school Co-operative education On-Line

36. ANY QUESTIONS?