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2. G UIDANCE D EPARTMENT C OURSE S ELECTION I NFORMATION J ANUARY 2016

3. G UIDANCE C OURSE S ELECTION W ORKSHOP 1.Ontario High School Diploma Requirements 2.Course Selection 3. Advanced Placement (AP) Program 4.University and College Planning 5.Question and Answer Period

4. O NTARIO S ECONDARY S CHOOL D IPLOMA 1) 18 compulsory subjects 12 elective subjects 2) 40 hrs. community involvement 3) Grade 10 OSSLT (literacy test) 30 credits +

5. C OMPULSORY C REDITS 4English (1 credit per grade) 1 French 3 Mathematics (at least one in Grade 11 or 12) 2 Science – Grade 9 and 10 1 Canadian History 1 Canadian Geography 1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama) 1 Health and Physical Education 1 Civic and Career Studies (0.5 Credit Each) 15 of 18

6. Group 3 (TGJ2O) ONE credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) or Computer Science or Technological Education (any Grade 9-12) or French as a second language or Cooperative Education Group 2 (BTT1O) ONE credit in Health and Physical Education or Business Studies or The Arts (Music, Art, Drama) or French as a second language or Cooperative Education Group 1 ONE credit in optional English or French as a second language or a classical or international language or Social Sciences and Humanities or Canadian and World Studies or Guidance and Career Studies or Cooperative Education C OMPULSORY C REDITS 15 + 3 = 18

7. C OURSE C HOICES FOR N EXT Y EAR Course Selection Sheets Grade 9  Grade 10 Students must take English, Mathematics, Science, and Careers & Civics If students have not completed Canadian History (CHC2D) in Grade 9 they must select the course(s) for Grade 10 Students may select one or more Grade 11 courses as indicated on the Course List with an asterisk (*) Grade 10  Grade 11 Students must take English and Mathematics (and should look at Groups!) Grade 11 students often select one or two Grade 12 courses

8. M ATHEMATICS C HOICES IN G RADE 10 MFM2PMPM2D Foundations of Mathematics OR Principles of Mathematics MCF3MMCR3U Functions and Applications Functions

9. M ATHEMATICS C HOICES IN G RADES 11 & 12 MCF3M Functions & Applications MDM4U Data Management MDM4U – Data Management MHF4U - Advanced Functions MCV4U - Calculus & Vectors MCR3U Functions

10. M INIMUM P ROGRAM AT CPC Grade Number Of Courses Grade 9 8 courses Grade 10 8 courses Grade 11 7 courses Grade 12 6 courses Note: Summer and Outside Courses Students planning to take summer school must see Guidance. Forms must be submitted to Crestwood Guidance before students register.

11. C OURSE S ELECTIONS Consider: Diploma requirements Course prerequisites needed * Course descriptions and prerequisites are on the Crestwood website, under Upper School Academics Prerequisites for Grade 12 subjects Courses needed for university admission Opportunities to experience new areas of study

12. E DUCATIONAL C AREER D EVELOPMENT Workshops are provided for each grade level Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend Ontario University Fair in September University Presentations at Crestwood in the Fall University Open Houses: Fall and March Break University Tours – can be arranged on an individual basis Workshops on applying to U.S. and Out-of–Province Canadian Universities Scholarship and Supplemental Application Workshops

13. Career Cruising www.careercruising.com www.careercruising.com Course Selection (Grade 10s Locked Out until Feb. 5) Interest assessment In-depth occupation profiles Multimedia informational interviews Comprehensive university and college information for Canada and the States Career portfolio tool W EB R ESOURCES Students will use this tool in Careers class

14. W EB R ESOURCES Ontario University Information (eInfo) www.electronicinfo.ca www.electronicinfo.ca Search for programs, prerequisites, and grade requirements Browse university scholarships and awards View details about each university's residences and meal plans See “Further Information“ for information about campus visits, language requirements, deadlines, as well as frequently asked questions

15. G ENERAL A DMISSION R EQUIREMENTS FOR O NTARIO U NIVERSITIES High School Diploma (OSSD) English 12 (ENG4U) and five additional Grade 12 U/M courses The university and program determine prerequisite Grade 12 courses and publish the previous year’s “grade range.” This is the average of the best six Grade 12U/M courses, including prerequisites Many programs have additional requirements such as interviews, portfolios and essays See specific university calendars for details!

16. I MPORTANCE OF G RADE 11 M ARKS ? Grade 11 is the foundation for Grade 12 courses All Grade 11 and 12 marks are seen by the Universities - “Full Disclosure” Some Ontario universities have started to offer very early conditional acceptance in December and January of Grade 12 year, based on excellent Grade 11 marks plus any previously completed Grade 12 courses U.S. applications use final Gr. 11 marks and any completed grade 12 marks for Early Decision

17. A DVANCED P LACEMENT (AP) C OURSE University level course studied here Extra time and effort AP Exams in May Excellent preparation for university studies U.S. universities favour AP candidates Recognition of AP study on Ontario university application form Earn university credit toward degree Every Canadian university has an AP policy in place A.P. Courses in Science, History, French, English, Art and Economics

18. W HAT P ARENTS CAN DO... Talk about future goals Inquire about results of Career Cruising or Career Studies in- class activities Review the diploma requirements Help to plan for postsecondary education Course Selection Sheet is signed & returned by February 11th Support & encourage community involvement for the diploma requirement

19. R EMINDERS Wednesday, February 10th Signed Course selection sheets are due to the guidance office, along with re-enrollment forms to the main office.

20. Ms. Jenn Hann, ext. 29, jenn.hann@crestwood.on.cajenn.hann@crestwood.on.ca Mr. Jeff Mitz, ext. 38, jeff.mitz@crestwood.on.cajeff.mitz@crestwood.on.ca Thank You… Questions? …for coming tonight! We hope it was helpful.