GRADE 11 PARENTS’ INFORMATION NIGHT

4 ENGLISH 3 MATH 2 SCIENCE 1 each of ARTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,

HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CAREERS/CIVICS, FRENCH

PLUS

COMPULSORY DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

Science (Grade 11 or 12) or any Tech., French, Guidance and Career Education, or CO-OP

English, French or a Native Language or a Classical or International language, Social Science, Canadian and World Studies (Grade 10 – 12), or CO-OP

Any Phys. Ed. or Business or Arts, French, or CO-OP

and…

3 ADDITIONAL CREDITS

40 Hours of Community Involvement

and

Provincial Secondary School Literacy Test (or Ontario Literacy Course)

AND

CO-OP

SPECIALIZED HIGH SKILLS MAJOR

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

ENGLISH OPTIONS

ENG3C ENG4C

ENG3U ENG4U

ENG4C Colleges do not discriminate between ENG4C

and ENG4U. If a student is only going to apply to College this is the choice a better choice.

ENG4U ENG3U – minimum 70% recommended Prerequisite for all University programs Statistics have demonstrated that marks in

this course are related to university success.

ENGLISH OPTIONS

Math Options from Applied

MFM1P1

MFM 2P1

MBF 3C1

MAP 4C1

MPM1D1

MPM 2D1

MCR 3U1

MDM 4U1

MHF 4U1

MCV 4U1

MCF 3M1 MCT 4C1

Math Options from Academic

MCT4C ◦ Prerequisite for some college technology programs◦ Only available online – see Guidance

MHF MCV◦ Minimum 70% in MCR3U STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

◦ Prerequisite for: Pure science degrees Commerce Engineering Architecture

Statistics have shown that a student’s mark in MCV4U is an effective predictor of potential for success in university programs.

MATH OPTIONS

MDM4U Prerequisite for:

◦Many nursing, kinesiology and health programs.

◦Useful for any university program◦Many students in BA programs will take statistics.

MATH OPTIONS

2 Science credits required to graduate Don’t forget the “+ category”

SNC1D1SNC2D1 SBI3U1 SBI4U1 SCH3U1 SCH4U1 SPH3U1 SPH4U1

SNC2P1 SBI3C1 SCH4C1

SPH4C1 (online only)

SNC1L1 SVN3E1 SNC4E1

Science

(offered alternate years)

HOW TO PICK A SCHOOL

DON’T

HAVE A PLAN

PICK A PROGRAM

YOU JUST NEED TO………………

GAP YEAR or YEAR X◦ Have a plan

WORKPLACE◦ Get some experience

APPRENTICESHIP◦ Must be a registered apprentice◦ College prerequisites in some cases

COLLEGE◦ Prerequisite courses for some programs◦ Are there minimum academic requirements?

UNIVERSITY◦ Prerequisite courses for some programs◦ Are there minimum academic requirements?

POST SECONDARY OPTIONS

REACH FOR THE STARS

EXPERIENCE WORK

COLLEGEUNIVERSITY

APPRENTICESHIP

Program Exploration Myblueprint.ca\ucdsb Post-secondary planner or occupations

planner DON’T FILTER Play with words. Learn the language.

Computer

Engineering

Business

UNIVERSITY

◦ Grant Degrees All offer Undergraduate Degrees(Bachelor) – 3-4

years Some offer graduate (Master) and Post

Graduate (Doctorate) More theoretical learning

◦ House Professional Programs Medicine, teacher’s colleges, dental schools,

law schools etc. These programs generally require an

undergraduate degree for entry.

Diploma – 2 to 3 years Certificates – 1 year Applied Degree* - 4 year Graduate Certificate (diploma or degree required) Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship programs Pre-Trades Training Continuing Education Articulation Agreements to Universities Collaborative Degrees*

Many college programs:◦ are highly competitive.◦ have minimum averages.◦ have specific prerequisites◦ May have additional requirements (e.g. testing, portfolios, auditions)

College and University courses considered equally.

* University entrance requirements

COLLEGE

Graduation Requirements

≠ Post-

Secondary Entrance

Requirements

6 Grade 12 U or M courses in Ontario◦ Must include ENG4U1

Prerequisite courses◦ Depending on the program – Math &/or Science

May have Portfolio or Performance Components

Minimum Academic Requirements◦ No programs available with averages <70%◦ Grade 11 Marks are used where Grade 12 marks are

unavailable.

Destination - University

Destination - College Minimum requirement is secondary school

diploma Most schools require most courses at

college level (C courses) – U or M level also accepted.

Prerequisite courses Competitive courses have minimum grade

requirements or additional testing Don’t discriminate between U, C or M level

courses

APPRENTICESHIP Must work with a registered journeyman

Sometimes difficult to find◦ You will often work for the potential supervisor first.

Can be started in CO-OP placements

Be sure you are aware of the educational and physical requirements for the trade

Earn while you learn

WORK – 5TH YEAR – GAP YEAR

◦ Year 5 Only with a plan Provides opportunities

to take additional courses to mature to complete a SHSM to do a COOP to gain experience for employment.

◦ Gap Year Algonquin college Google “gap year” (you’ll be amazed)

◦ Exploratory opportunity Travel Do charitable work

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Gr. 11 Fall - start the investigation

◦ Program – U, C or Apprenticeship etc.◦ Visit schools◦ Talk to friends and family, guidance

Feb. 2016 – Pick Courses◦ Observe pre-requisites for program choice

Gr. 12 Fall - November / December◦ MAKE THE DECISION◦ Applications before Christmas 2016

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QUESTIONS?