1. Grade 11’s choosing their Grade 12 courses

2.  Choose courses wisely NOW.  Timetable changes are difficult or impossible once the semester starts.  Make realistic choices based on skills, strengths and post-secondary plans.  Use course selection sheet as rough copy.

4.  Check your credit history /requirements on the course selection website (English only).  Should have 24 credits by June.  Check to see how many compulsory credits you still need. Look carefully at the additional credits required (3 categories).  Community service complete and submitted  Literacy test /course

5.  Read short descriptions of courses by clicking on blue course code on online screen or in “Chart Your Course”.  Ensure you have the course prerequisite.  Talk to the teachers in that subject area.  Talk to your parents and friends about their experiences but honor your strengths and interests!  New courses : Health care package, TER3M– /TER4M Robotics, HZB3M Philosophy, HSB4U Society, HNB4M0 Fashion, HPD4C0 Parenting

6.  Consider a Specialist High Skills Major in hospitality or construction – H codes!  You take a concentration of these courses in the subject area and Coop!  You get a RED SEAL on your graduation diploma if you complete all the required courses.  For more information, set up a meeting with your counselor.

7.  Attend summer school to do make-up credits (Sign up online mid-April!)  If you get 40% or higher in a course= 2 week summer make-up in July.  If you score below 40%, one full month summer course.  Summer coop is a great option to earn 2 credits in the summer! Apply soon!

8. List of Packages with descriptions include; Gr.12 1. COOP - (work) – 4 credits 2. STAR – Recreation Leadership– 4 credits 3. Hospitality – 2 or 4 credits Gr. 11 – Health Care- 2 credits-NEW (SNC4M & TPJ3MO), ACES, Childcare, Construction, & Freedom Writers, Hospitality.

9. Upcoming information sessions  ATTEND OPEN HOUSES OVER THE MARCH BREAK AT MOST POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS!  START YOUR RESEARCH ONLINE TODAY!  LOTS OF POST-SECONDARY BOOKS ARE IN GUIDANCE AS WELL!  POST-SECONDARY PRESENTATION at FMSS– – Spring 2013 date and time TBA!

10.  Need 6 Grade 12 M or U courses to attend university (min.70% average)  Colleges may accept a minimum of 65% average for some 4 yr programs.  Go to electronicinfo.ca! See admission requirements! (required vs. recommended)  Be sure to check non-academic requirements i.e. portfolio, CPR, volunteer work etc.

12. College diplomas (2-3 years )  Colleges require Grade 12 College English (min. of 60%) and several senior courses (Grade 11 & 12) at the college level.  Go to ontariocolleges.ca, program keyword and go to the W page on the website.

14.  Go to www.fmss.cawww.fmss.ca  Click on Student Services (top of screen)  Click on Course Selection (left)  Click on the pencil (scroll to bottom of screen)  Login. If your password does not work, ask your teacher to reset it, or see your counselor.  To restart, use your birth date (YYMMDD) as the password and change it immediately.

15.  You must select your courses on-line by Thursday, Feb. 21. After that date, all changes must go through a counselor.  You can have a study period each semester but plan on using it wisely or take another course of interest!  Securing courses is first come first serve basis!

16.  Students must print off your choices, have a parent sign, and hand it to your homeform teacher.

17.  Do it promptly.  Do it realistically.  Do your research.  If you must make changes, do it before the end of the school year!  Good luck!