1. February, 2015

2. Planning Diploma requirements 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 elective credits) Literacy Test completed Community Service (40 hours) completed and submitted

3. The OSSD

4. Semester Format  6 courses minimum for full time  In order to be eligible for athletic teams, a 5th year student must be carrying 2 credits per semester.  If you are returning for only one semester in Year 5 you must carry 3 courses.  Minimum 3 credits (over one semester)  4 or more credits (over two semesters)  Must stay within the 34 credit cap

5. Four Years or Five Years and the 34 Credit Cap  The Ministry of Education has determined that Ontario Secondary students will be funded for a maximum of 34 credits  Exceptions:  ESL students  Student with an active IEP  Questions?

6. IF YOU ARE NOT RETURNING It is critical that you indicate this by logging in to MyWay and choosing one of the destinations NRETC destination college NRETU destination university NRETD delayed post secondary (gap year) ….etc.

7. My Way—Course Selection Login Instructions

8. My Way ( Transcript and Current Courses) Check on current and earned credits

9. Basic University and college requirements University requirements: 6 U or M level courses College requirements OSSD C level courses (or U/M)

10. Next Steps PLAN, RESEARCH, PLAN, RESEARCH, PLAN Keep in mind 34 credit cap From February 2-23, go on-line to choose courses through MyWay OR Declare your intention please! (post-secondary destination ) Complete Google Survey today AND report in MyWay

11. Do Your Research  Consult Blue Course Listing for 2015-2016  Talk at home  Talk to counsellor  www.electronicinfo.ca – University Programs www.electronicinfo.ca  www.ontariocolleges.ca – College Programs www.ontariocolleges.ca  Talk to teachers and fellow students  Common Course Calendar on the board website :  http://www.wrdsb.ca/ http://www.wrdsb.ca/

12. Questions??? Lunch Time drop in to ask questions in guidance February 9-13.