1. WELCOME GRADE 11 STUDENTS!! The time has come to make your high school course selections for the last time!!

2. Things to Consider There are 2 specific things to consider when making course selections: 1. Graduation Requirements 18 compulsory credits 12 electives Literacy Test 40 hours of community service 2. Post Secondary Requirements. (Do your research for prerequisites )

3. Things to Think About Similar to last year all course selections will be done on line only this year it is through myBlueprint. You must take 6 courses however we recommend you start with 8. It is key to select the appropriate level/skill set for each subject – it will determine your success. Look at www.dpcdsb.org/carmswww.dpcdsb.org/carms

4. COMPULSORY COURSES ENG (C, U or E) HRE (C, U or O) Or HZT The Religion course must match the English level you are studying at! o ENG4C1 must select HRE4MC o ENG4U1 must select HRE4MU o ENG4E1 must select HRE4O1 o ENG 3U1 is the prerequisite for HZT ( philosophy)

5. DO YOUR RESEARCH! The courses you choose must reflect the program you are planning to apply to after grade 12. Research can be done through: www.myblueprint.cawww.myblueprint.ca (access code: mtcarmelss) www.einfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca www.ouac.on.ca

6. What do you need to apply to College or University ?

7. University Applicants Students applying to University must have ENG4U and a remaining 5 grade 12 U or M courses to apply. You are accepted on your top 6 grade 12U or M courses and must include the prerequisites. Some universities will only take the first attempted mark and check prerequisites for the maximum number of M courses you are allowed to take.

8. College Applicants College applicants must have their Diploma and the necessary courses to apply to their program. Grade 11 marks are also used by the colleges for consideration for acceptance.

9. SOME EXAMPLES… UNIVERISTY OF WATERLOO KINESIOLOGY PREREQUISITES: Advanced Functions-MHF 4U Chemistry-SCH 4U 1 of SBI4U or SPH4U ENG4U 2 other U of M prerequisites to give you the highest average to be admitted. Admission average changes yearly. HUMBER COLLEGE BUSINESS PREREQUISITES ENG4C or ENG 4U Grade 12 Math 4C or 4U 2 Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U, or M courses in addition to the above High school Diploma

10. Apprenticeship Programs Apprenticeship programs have specific requirements that must be met. Check www.tradeability.cawww.tradeability.ca Consider CO-OP as an opportunity to explore some of the trades. (either a 2 or 4 credit option)

11. So how will this unfold? On January 4 th you will receive your course selection packages. All course selections will be done through myBlueprint There is a new process this year. You will access myBlueprint through the board website. www.dpcdsb.orgwww.dpcdsb.org You will need your OEN, your DOB month/day/year. Please follow the steps outlined in the package.

12. myBlueprint Prior to selecting your courses on myBlueprint.ca, take the Christmas holidays to work through the Individual Pathway Plan (IPP) This will assist you in making course selections for your entire high school career. This will also assist you in preparing for your post-secondary exit plan.

13. So when do we start? Course selection will occur on: Tuesday, January 5 th at 4:00 P.M. (WARNING: IT IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED) The portal will close January 11 at 3:00pm SHARP

14. So what happens in January? Once you have submitted your course request you will print a Course Request Verification Report that will in turn be signed by a parent/guardian The Report, coupled with your $60.00 activity fee, forms a completed registration package that will be submitted to your homeroom teacher January 7, 8, 11 & 12

15. ANY QUESTIONS?