1. Sir Robert Borden HS. Grade 10 Course Contract Presentation

2. ONLINE COURSE CALENDAR 2014/2015 Review SRB Course Offerings Identify Compulsory Courses Think About Interests/Choose Optional Courses Consider Individual Program Pathway Use Educational Planner Read Course Descriptions Check Course Prerequisites Ex. What is the course prerequisite for AVI3M?

3. Choosing your courses Consider the following: credit accumulation minimum 7 courses post secondary pre-requisites evaluate your abilities talk to teachers, parents, siblings, friends see your guidance counsellor

4. Graduation Requirements  30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) -students must complete group 1, group 2 and group 3 credits  40 hours community service  Literacy test – March 27

5. Plan for Graduation

6. Post Secondary Considerations  Ontario universities require six Grade 12 U/M courses  College has a variety of prerequisites depending on program (ENG4C, MAP4C, SBI3C, SCH4C)  Different university/college programs have different prerequisites  Majority of courses in grade 12 have grade 11 prerequisites! Know what they are!  Check the Course Calendar online for course descriptions & prerequisites

7. COLLEGE PROGRAMS Find a Program www.ontariocolleges.ca http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/FindProgram http://www3.algonquincollege.com/future-students/fulltime/

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12. Grade 11 and 12 Course Codes OpenO WorkplaceE CollegeC University/CollegeM UniversityU Type of CourseCourse Code

13. ArtsPrerequisite  ADA3M - DramaADA1O/20  AVI3M – Visual ArtAVI1O/20  AMU3M – Instrumental AMU1O/20  AMR3M – BandAMU1O/2O  AMK3M – Keyboard AMK1O/2O  AMV3M – VocalSee teacher  AWQ30 – Photographynone Business StudiesPrerequisites  BAF3M – Accountingnone

14. Canada & World Studies Prerequisites - Gr 10 History academic/applied for mixed level  CHW3M(F) – World History  CGF3M – Physical Geography  CLU3M – Canadian Law  CLU3E – Law Workplace Computer Studies  ICS3U – Programming Cooperative Education  2 credits & requires application

15. EnglishPrerequisite  ENG3C – English CollegeENG2P  OLC4O – Literacy CourseNone  ENG3U – English UniversityENG2D  NBE3U – English 3U: Contemporary AboriginalENG2D FrenchPrerequisite  FIF3U - French University FIF2D/FEF2D  FSF3U – Core FrenchFSF2D Career Ed  GPP3O (F) – Peer LeadershipNone Interdisciplinary Studies  IDP30/IDP4O/U– Emergency Services SHSMNone Languages  LWSCU - SpanishLWSBD

16. MathematicsPrerequisite  MAP3C – College MFM2P  MEL3E – WorkplaceMAT1L/MFM1P  MCR3U- University MPM2D  MCR3UR – Advance Placement MPM2DE  MCF3M – MixedMPM2D Phys EdPrerequisite  PPL3OP – Girl’s Gymnone  PPL3OQ – Boy’s Gymnone  PPL3O4 – French Girl’s Gym none  PPL3O5 – French Boy’s Gym none  PAF3O – Fitnessnone  PAD4O – Outdoor Education none

17. Science Prerequisites SBI3C – Biology CollegeSNC2P SCH4C – Chemistry College SNC2P SBI3U – BiologySNC2D SCH3U – ChemistrySNC2D SPH3U – PhysicsSNC2D

18. Social Science & Humanities No Prerequisites HSP3C/M (F) – Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology Technology No Prerequisites TDA3M – Design Tech: Architecture TDJ3M – Design Tech TGG3M - Yearbook TGJ3M – Communication Tech TWJ3E - Woodworking

19. Peer Leadership GPP3O (F) Prepares students to assist teachers in a classroom setting Offered in French Teacher recommendations Submit separate application with course contract

20. On-line Learning Variety of grade 11 & 12 courses Counts as one of your courses Need a spare in timetable Requires separate application

21. Explore Apprenticeships Test Drive a Career  Coop– requires application form & teacher references  Focus/SHSM Programs – require supplementary option sheet - 911 Emergency Services (SRB) - Architecture & Interior Design (SRB) - House Building (Wyn Wood) - Communication & Design (Merivale) - Culinary Arts (Longfields/Sir Guy) www.careersintrades.ca

22. Cooperative Education Assembly – Thurs. Feb. 6 @ 12:45 pm Science? Law? Film? Education? Mechanics? Music? Food? Hairstyling + more Come find out how it can benefit YOU!!! Sign up in the Guidance Office by Wednesday

23. Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) Programs What is a SHSM?  Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector  Student will take a bundle of credits  Taken in Grade 11 and 12  One semester at host school  Coop required  Remaining credits at home school  Red Seal on OSSD

24. Sir Robert Borden SHSMS 1) NEW – SHSM Architecture & Interior Design Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design Mr Green 2) Emergency Services Police Work, Paramedic, Firefighting Mr Snyder Requires separate application

25. OCDSB INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM A GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVE HTTP://WWW.OCDSB.CA/PROGRAMS/INT/PAGES/ICP.ASPX

26. PURPOSE  To recognize and honour students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens REQUIREMENTS  Sign up in guidance & stay tuned for an information session

27. I International Experience & Engagement International Languages & Intercultural Communication International Coursework WHAT IS INVOLVED… Visit www.ocdsb.ca >> Programs >> INTERNATIONALwww.ocdsb.ca

28. SUMMER SCHOOL  Reach Ahead courses (70% pre-requisite)  Early Bird registration for sem 1 failures (see guidance)  Make-Up courses (35% minimum)  Co-operative Education – one credit or two credit SHSM  Information in April/see counsellor

29. Want to be involved in LINK crew? WHAT IS LINK CREW? Link Crew leaders act as mentors for the incoming grade 9 students They are trained on leadership skills, running activities with grade 9’s Are leaders of a small group of grade 9’s Help run academic and social events through out the year See Mrs Cronkwright, Mrs Leahy, Ms Miller or Mr Pender & stay tuned for the information presention

30. Courses that require Additional Application  Cooperative Education  Peer Leadership  Link Crew  Focus Program  SHSM  Online Courses Hand in with Course Verification

31. Information Overload?   Make an appointment with your friendly Guidance Counsellor….We are here to help! Mrs. Mayhew A-K Mr. Mullins L-Z

32. DUE DATE Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Return Course Verification to Period 1 Teacher Priority to Course Verifications returned on time Priority to Course Verifications returned on time Student & Parent Signature Required Student & Parent Signature Required Media Release & Computer Use Checked Media Release & Computer Use Checked Applications: Coop, SHSM, Peer Leadership, Applications: Coop, SHSM, Peer Leadership, Online Courses Online Courses Note: Online system closed Monday, Feb, 17!