1. Bur Oak Secondary School Course Selection 2016 - 17
For students entering
Grade 10

2. Who Am I? Where Am I Going? Academic strengths and challenges
What you enjoyed and/or learned from volunteering
Interests and hobbies
Success in grade 9 courses
School activities, clubs or teams
Results from your Individual Pathway Plan

3. Refresher: Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program
School
Secondary
Ontario
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Optional Credits
Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test
40 hours of Community Involvement

4. The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Usually March of your Grade 10 year
Based on reading and writing expectations up to and including grade 9
Some students may be given accommodations, deferrals, and exemptions
Getting Ready?
An after school prep-course is often offered to assist students

5. Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program
School
Secondary
Ontario
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Optional Credits
Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test
40 hours of Community Involvement

6. Community Involvement
Completing 40 hours of community involvement is a diploma requirement
Encourages civic responsibility, promotes community values, and reinforces importance of volunteerism
Students are responsible for keeping records of their activities
Recommended that students finish their hours by the end of Grade 10
REMEMBER
Cannot be completed for a BUSINESS!!!!

7. Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program
School
Secondary
Ontario
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Elective Credits
Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test
40 hours of Community Involvement

8. Graduation Requirements

9. Group One
Additional English—Media Studies, Presentation Skills, Writer’s Craft
Third Language (Spanish, Cantonese, Tamil etc.)
French as a second language
Social Science and Humanities—any Family Studies course or Philosophy or Social Justice
Canadian and World Studies—History (Ancient Civ., History vs Hollywood), Geography, (Travel and Tourism etc) Economics, Law, Politics
Guidance and Career Education—Surviving in Today’s World (NEW!)
Cooperative Education

10. Group Two
Physical Education--Fitness or Sports Activities, Volleyball, Leadership, Intro to Kinesiology
Arts--Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art, Media Arts, Music Theatre
Business Studies--any grade or level
French as second language
Cooperative Education

11. Group Three
3rd science
Environmental, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (any level)
Technological Education–any course
Computer Studies (ICS2O, 3U or 4U)
French as second language
Cooperative Education

12. COURSE PATHWAY TYPES
in Grades 9 and 10
APPLIED
ACADEMIC
LOCALLY DEVELOPED
OPEN
Many students “mix and match” to create their own unique pathway based on interests, skills and abilities

13. Pathway Courses Applied (P) Academic (D)
a real life hands approach with some theory
smaller class size (22)
students are given more time to learn new concepts and practice in class
Academic (D)
theoretical in approach, utilizes abstract thinking
larger class sizes (28)
students are expected to work more independently in class and complete homework nightly
Recommended minimum grade in the Grade 9 Academic Course is 70%

14. Pathway Courses Open (O) Locally Developed (L)
an opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students
Examples
Family Studies
Technology
Physical Education
Arts
Business
Special Education
Locally Developed (L)
courses intended for students whose educational needs are not met by the provincial courses
English, Mathematics and Science

15. What levels should I take in Grade 10?

16. English and Science
You can select either the applied or academic Grade 10 courses
Important to have a SOLID FOUNDATION of skills to move to the next step successfully
Choose carefully using grade 9 marks as part of the decision making (usually Level 3)
Teacher recommendation is very important
Speak with a counsellor to consider different combinations and pathways

17. English and Science Grade 10 Applied Grade 10 Academic
Changing from applied to academic level? Please speak with your science or English teacher and guidance counsellor.

18. Mathematics Follow the recommendation of math teacher
Think about the reason for your math pathway
Need to look at Math Pathway chart
Maybe follow a different pathway to get to end goal in math for grade 11 and 12

19. Math Pathway Chart GRADE 10 Principles of Math Academic MPM2D
Functions
University
MCR3U
GRADE 12
Advanced Functions
Calculus & Vectors
GRADE 11
Functions and Applications
University/College
MCF3M
Mathematics of Data Management
GRADE 9
Foundations of Math
Applied
MFM1P
MFM2P
Foundations of College Math
MBF3C
Foundations for College Math
MAP4C
Math for College Tech
MCT4C
*achievement of at least 70% in MPM2D recommended as pre-requisite
GRADE 9
Principles of Math
Academic
MPM1D
GRADE 11 Math For Work and Everyday Life
MEL3E
GRADE 12
Math for Work and Everyday Life
MEL4E
GRADE 9
Essentials Mathematics
MAT1LM

20. Math Pathways ( Need 3 credits to graduate )
Grade 9 Applied
Grade 10 Applied
Grade 11 C or M
Grade 9 Academic
Grade 10 Academic
Grade 11 M or U
Grade 9 Locally Developed
Grade 11 Workplace
Grade 12 Workplace
Talk with a counsellor or math teacher about Gr 12 options

21. Math Level Changes
Grade 9 Applied
Grade 9
Grade 9 Academic
Grade 10 Semester One
Grade 10 Academic
Grade 10 Semester Two
Marks and recommendation of their math teacher are considered

22. The Grade 10 Program Compulsory Courses English Mathematics Science
History
Careers
Civics
Elective Courses (Choose 3)

23. Elective Credits An opportunity for students to: build skills
balance workload and/or increase mental well being
explore interests
build an educational program that suits their individual interests and personal pathway
meet workplace, college, apprenticeship or university requirements

24. Arts Visual Arts -- AVI2O1 Media Arts -- ASM2O1 Drama -- ADA2O1
Dance Fusion -- ATC2O1

25. Arts Band or Beginner Band AMI2O1 or AMI2O2
Keyboard or Beginner Keyboard
AMK2O2 or AMK2O1
Music Theatre (New) AMT2O1
Piano Accompanying AME2O1 (experience required**)
Vocal AMV2O1
For Accompanying, Band, Music Theatre and Vocal:
You must also take repertoire.
We will add it to your timetable.

26. Business Introduction to Business -- BBI2O1
Information Technology in Business -- BTT2O1
If you took either of these courses in grade 9, you should not select again (it is a repeat!)

27. Computer Options Intro to Computer Studies -- ICS2O1
-will lead to Computer Science
Computer Technology -- TEJ2O1
-will lead to Computer
Tech Engineering)

28. Physical Education Options
Healthy Active Living PPL2O8 (girls)
PPL2O9 (boys)
Personal Fitness PAF2O8 (girls)
PAF2O9 (boys)
Volleyball – PAL3O (coed)

29. Social Science (Family Studies) and Languages
Food and Nutrition - HFN2O1
Beginner French – FSF1O1
French - FSF2D1
Spanish - LWSB1 (NEW!)

30. Special Education Option
Learning Strategies – GLE2O1

31. Technology Options Communications Technology -- TGJ2O1
Construction Technology -- TCJ2O1
Design Technology -- TDJ2O1
Hairstyling and Aesthetics -- TXJ2O1
Health Care -- TPJ2O1
Hospitality and Tourism -- TFJ2O1
Transportation Technology -- TTJ2O1

32. Can I reach ahead? Presentation Skills EPS3O1
English
Presentation Skills EPS3O1
Family Studies
Understanding Fashion HNC3C1
Working with Infants/Young Children HPW3C
Geography
Geography of Food CGD3M
Travel and Tourism CGG3O1

33. Making your choices…. Think about your:
1. mark in the Grade 9 subject **this is your foundation for the next level 2. subject teacher’s recommendation 3. work habits 4. interests - try new courses 5. compulsory courses you still need

34. Making an Informed Decision
Learn about the courses….ask questions! Do research! Participate in IPP and pre-planning activities
Course Information Day:
Tuesday February 9th
(More details to follow)
Some Grade 10 courses are prerequisites
for Grade 11
Make sure you research this!!!!

35. Log into Career Cruising and use your IPP:
Log into Career Cruising and use your IPP

36. What is the Individual Pathway Plan? (IPP)
Located on your Career Cruising account
Helps you:
Plan your courses
Record Activities and Experiences throughout high school
Explore Occupations
Research Post-Secondary
Destinations

37. Use the features of your IPP:
Explore My Interests

38. Click on: Matchmaker and My Skills

39. Summarize your Activities and Experiences from Grade 9!
Revise your Matchmaker for ideas of occupations that fit your likes and dislikes.
Summarize your Activities and Experiences from Grade 9!

41. Use your Graduation Tracker
Click on “Graduation Tracker” to see your earned and planned courses
(NEW FEATURE)

42. View what credits you have earned and still need to complete for your OSSD.

43. Choose My Courses

44. Use the planner for course selection:
Choose your courses
Choose your compulsories
Choose three electives
Choose THREE alternatives
Submit your course selection

45. Print your course selection request
Sign your sheet
Hand in your Course Request to your homeroom teacher by February 16th
Career Cruising has been known to crash the day before course selection is due. COMPLETE YOUR SELECTION IN ADVANCE.

46. Choosing Courses Take 8 courses in Grade 10
Students who choose Music will have 9 courses when repertoire is added
You may choose a combination of academic, applied, locally developed and open courses
Be sure to choose alternate courses that you like

47. About Timetables and Class Sizes…
Number of classes in the timetable are based on the number of students who select the course in February
All classes have maximum numbers
very little flexibility to move between Academic and Applied courses once the timetable has been built
Use course verification cycle if you
need to make a change (April)

48. Summer School
Designed for students who have failed a course in Grade 9
Students may be required to complete a 2 week course in July
OR there may be a recommendation that you repeat the whole course
Other courses taken at summer school must be pre- approved by the Guidance Department and the Principal
Registration will begin in April/May – listen for announcements

49. Next Steps… Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
Do your research! Complete pre-course selection
planning activities
Use the Course Information time on Tuesday, Feb 9th
Complete your course selection and submit electronically
Print your selection and get signed by parent/guardian
Return your signed printout to your homeroom teacher by:
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

50. Course Verification
Check your courses in April when the Course Verification Form is given out
This should be last chance to change elective courses
Levels can be changed based on semester two results

51. Course changes requests in September will only be considered for sound educational reasons
Select courses that are appropriate to your ability and that you are interested in exploring further
Select alternatives knowing that you might get the course

52. Parent Information Sessions for Course Selection Tuesday, Feb 9th
Parent Information Sessions for Course Selection Tuesday, Feb 9th 7:00 – 8: 30 p.m. Grade Specific Presentations Question and Answer Period

53. BURNING QUESTIONS?