Program Preparation for Students Entering
Grades 11 & 12 in September 2013
Excellence with
Character
Success with
Support
• Pathways and Course Types
• Diploma Requirements
• Full Time Student Status
• Full Disclosure
• Prerequisite Awareness
• Math Pathways
• Other ways of Earning Credits
• Dates to Remember
• ECSS Guidance Link
• AP Math Program
• Dual Credits
• Degree Programs at Ontario Colleges
• Co-operative Education & OYAP
• Specialist High Skills Major
• Questions
• Apprenticeship & Skilled Trade
• College
• Community Living
• Employment
• Travel
• University
• Volunteering
O.S.S.D
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Optional Credits
Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test
40 hours of Community Involvement
4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade)
1 Credit in French as a Second Language
3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12)
2 Credits in Science
1 Credit in Canadian History
1 Credit in Canadian Geography
1 Credit in the Arts
1 Credit in Health and Physical Education
0.5 Credit in Civics & 0.5 credit in Career Studies (grade 10)
Plus………..
Plus:
Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Native Language/Studies, or a Classical or an International Language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education (including Learning Strategies), or Co-operative Education*
Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Drama), or French as a Second Language or Co-operative Education*
Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (grades 9-12), or French as a Second Language or Computer Studies or Co-operative Education*
Optional Credits (a.k.a. Electives)
• Allow you to custom build your educational program
depending on your chosen destination.
Students are required to carry a full time
course load
This means grade 9 – 11 students carry eight
courses (four each semester with no study
periods)
Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six
courses (three in each semester)
Students must have earned 24 credits before
they are eligible to have a study period
Only successfully completed courses from
grades 9 and 10 appear on your transcripts
All grade 11 and 12 courses that you attempt
will appear on your transcript whether you pass
them or not
Ask about the full disclosure date at summer
school, night school, or e-learning school if you
plan to drop a course and avoid full disclosure
C – College Destination
E – Workplace Destination
M – University/College Destination
U – University Destination
O – Open
• By the end of Grade 12, Ontario Colleges will
require you to have successfully completed ENG4C
in addition to a mix of C, M, & U type courses, not
just Open courses.
• At some colleges, if your ENG4C isn’t scheduled in
semester one, they will look at your overall mark
for Grade 11 ENG3C.
• Students with an IEP must provide documentation
to their institution.
• By the end of Grade 12, you must successfully
complete 6 grade 12 courses with a ‘4M’ or a ‘4U’
code.
• The average of these 6 courses should be at least
75%.
• These requirements apply to both University degree
programs and to College Degree programs.
• Keep in mind…a degree is a degree!
• Students with an IEP must provide documentation to
their institution.
• The Career Cruising online calendar clearly state all
prerequisites in addition to the ECSS Course Calendar
under the Guidance link of the Emily Carr website.
Some examples are:
Code Course Prerequisite
MDM4U University Data Management MCF3M or MCR3U
TDJ4M University/College Design Technology TDJ3M
SPH4C College Physics SNC2P
CHY4U University The West and the World ENG3U
AWQ4M University/College Photography AWQ3M
ESSENTIALS
PATHWAY
Grade 9 Essential
Grade 10
Essential
Grade 11
Workplace (E)
Grade 12
Workplace (W)
• Day e-Learning credits
• e-Learning Night School
• Dual Credits
• Night School
• Summer School
• Pick up a detailed information sheet in the Guidance
Office on how to apply and for deadline dates or speak to your
Guidance Counsellor
• If taking courses anywhere else, it is your
responsibility to bring an official report card to the
Guidance office.
• An information session for all grade 12s
• Bi-weekly grad e-mail information
• Scholarship and Financial Planning
• Workshops
• SAT Workshops
• College and University Fairs
• ECSS Pathways to Opportunity Event
• College, University, and Apprenticeship application
support
• Community Involvement Support
• Graduation Awards Nominations Procedures
• Graduation Ceremony
• It is important for all ECSS students to
visit the Guidance link at the ECSS
website:
www.emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Official Advanced Placement Course Title:
AP CALCULUS AB
It is run as two courses at ECSS:
Grade 12 MHF4UE Advanced Functions
Grade 12 MCV4UE Calculus and Vectors
These two courses must be taken consecutively in the same
school year.
A very high standing in the previous University /
Academic level course.
Consultation with a math teacher during the
course selection process.
Students are challenged by the in-depth study of subject matter at the university level in a team-oriented environment with similarly motivated peers.
They have the opportunity to experience the demands of
university curriculum and, for those who qualify, to receive advanced standing or equivalent credits at participating universities in Canada and around the world.
AP courses give students a head start at university as a familiarity with the university-level material will ease the transition to post-secondary education. *
Better equips students to manage the rigours of a highly
demanding first year undergraduate program.*
Should my child expect to receive a lower mark in an AP course because the material is more challenging?
No. They are still evaluated based on the standards of the Ontario Curriculum. AP students will write the same school examination papers as their peers.
What exactly makes the AP courses different?
The pacing of the AP courses is significantly quicker as more material is covered in the same amount of time
The Advanced Functions course content is completed by November in order to accommodate the extra Calculus material covered in the AP Curriculum
Can my child take the Grade 11 AP-prep course and
then decide not to take the Grade 12 course?
Yes. This is actually quite a common occurrence.
What marks do the universities review? Do they know that my child has taken an AP course?
The universities will only see the mark that appears on the Ontario Secondary report card for the corresponding course. If your child successfully meets the requirements to receive advanced standing or equivalent credits at a university, it is up to you to decide whether or not to submit this information. You may wish to indicate that you have taken the Grade 12 courses at the AP level on a supplementary application piece if applicable.
Is there a separate AP exam?
Yes. This exam takes place in early May and is
set and evaluated by members of the American
College Board. This mark does not in any way
effect your Ontario Curriculum course mark. AP
exam results are usually mailed in early July.
COLLEGE-DELIVERED
DUAL CREDITS
High School students can take a College
course and earn a high school credit at the
same time!
Who is taking dual credit courses?
Senior students who:
want to explore different pathways before they leave
high school
want to test drive career options
want to learn in college state-of-the-art facilities
want get a head start in a SHSM program
What’s in it for you?
Get a head start on learning and training for a future
career.
Experience college while still in high school at no cost
to you.
Public transportation costs are reimbursed.
So how does this work?
Stay enrolled in your home school.
Take one or two college courses, which each run once per
week at a college in the afternoon (1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 start
times).
Students are in a congregated class with other high school
students.
For each college course successfully completed students
receive both the college credit and a high school elective
credit.
What will my timetable look like?
It is recommended that students maintain a flexible
high school schedule. Possibilities include:
2 credit afternoon co-op or 4 credit co-op courses
Personal Alternative Education courses with
appropriate fit
Afternoons with late lunch and end of day spare period
Courses for Semester Two
Seneca College
• Law Enforcement Communications(full)
• Introduction to Psychology (full)
• Coaching Theory
• Group Dynamics and Personal Growth
• Advertising Design and Layout
• Introduction to Marketing( full)
• Leadership in Society (full)
• Engineering drawing
• Aeronautics
• CAD fundamentals
Centennial College (Progress)
• Psychology
• Health Across Diverse Cultures
• Dynamics of Global Tourism
Georgian College (Barrie)
• CNC Applications
Fleming College (Lindsay)
• Environmental and Natural Resource Studies
Student Support and Services
• Orientation
• Counselling & Disability Services
• IEP/Learning Accommodation
• Note takers
• Extended exam time
• Study skills workshops
• Learning Centre/Learning Strategist
• Career Services
• Access to college Athletics & Recreation
Who do I call to confirm my registration
and answer my questions?
Shelley MacDougall
Regional Dual Credit Teacher
416-909-1607
Community Service Child and Youth Care
Criminal Justice Studies
Design Industrial Design
Interior Design
Media Creative Advertising
Film and Media Production
Journalism
Public Relations
Arts Contemporary Music
Business Accounting
e-Business Marketing
Fashion Management
Finance
Human Resources Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Hospitality and Tourism Management
International Development
Paralegal Studies
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Pre-Enrollment Advising Want to talk to someone who can answer your questions
about Humber?
Make an appointment to see a Recruitment Advisor at Humber.
We can answer all your questions and will take time to ensure
that you understand why Humber is the right choice for you.
Appointments are available in person, over the phone or even
through email.
Contact us:
416-675-6622 ext. 4048
Co-op
Co-operative Education is a credit
granting, planned learning experience
that integrates classroom theory with
practical experience in the workplace.
Programming is based on a partnership
between the school and a business or
community organization.
2 credits (AM or PM)
4 credits (AM and PM)
International Co-op Ecuador (ICE)
6 credits;
3 – “4U” Grade 12 credits
3 Co-op credits
20 weeks duration
four weeks of February preparation in York Region
thirteen weeks of March to May placement in
Ecuador
three weeks of June debriefing in York Region
work placements in the fields of: agriculture, animal
care, education, health care, small business or social
work
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program (OYAP) The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is
a „hands-on‟ program for students who enjoy „learning by doing‟ and want to train as apprentices in one of the skilled trades. 2 credits (AM or PM)
*4 credits (AM and PM)
Accelerated OYAP Grade 12, Semester 2
4 credits towards OSSD + Level 1 Apprenticeship
• Most of the skilled trades require all day,
• 4-credit programs.
Why should my son/daughter enroll
in Co-op or OYAP? Test drive a career to see if this really is the „right‟ career choice
for him/her? Co-op is an opportunity to learn about the job in
a realistic way.
Develop employability skills while working one-on-one with a co-
worker in a program designed to meet their needs, interests
and strengths.
Gain experience in a meaningful, relevant “real” work
experience.
Preparation for post-secondary options
Portfolios
Applications
Supplementary Applications
Interviews
Reference Letters
Co-op and OYAP programs prepare ALL students for their
chosen post-secondary destinations.
Benefits for students include:
developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes through hands-on experience;
exploring a career in order to make informed educational and career decisions;
developing maturity and self-confidence;
strengthening employability skills;
gaining valuable work experience;
developing networking opportunities;
earning credits towards your OSSD;
completing the program requirements of the Specialist High Skills Major;
preparation for entry into post-secondary institutions.
Required Components
Students must:
be at least 16 years of age;
have completed sixteen credits towards
their OSSD prior to starting the program;
demonstrate responsibility, motivation,
commitment, and the willingness to learn in
an adult workplace environment.
Application Process for Co-op and OYAP
Students:
select appropriate course codes on Career Cruising in February;
attend a pre-course interview with the Community Based Education Department to determine program suitability and placement options. Interviews will be arranged by the Community Education Department in April/May.
submit required documentation. An application and reference forms will be provided at the Co-op interview. A recent resume must also be included in the application package.
Where a student’s readiness or commitment is not sufficiently evident, his or her acceptance into the co-operative education program may be deferred until the requirements are met.
Offered to Grade 11 and 12 students:
Business SHSM or Health Care SHSM
This opportunity is open to all pathways
Apprenticeship
College
University
Workplace
At Emily Carr, the
SHSM program
allows your
son/daughter to
focus their learning
in the Business or
Health & Wellness
economic sector.
SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness
SHSM programs
prepare your
son/daughter for
their chosen
post-secondary
destination.
SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness
1. a bundle of eight Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits;
2. sector recognized certifications and
training courses;
3. experiential learning activities within the sector;
4. “reach ahead” experiences in the
student‟s post-secondary destination of choice;
5. use of the Ontario Skills Passport to
document development of Essential Skills & work habits in Co-op.
University Visits,
College Visits,
Training Facility Visits
4 Major Courses,
2 Co-op Credits,
Related Courses with
Contextualized
Content
Field Trips and
Guest Speakers
First Aid, CPR,
WHMIS, and more….
Thinking, Problem
Solving, Computer Use,
Numeracy…
SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness
HOW TO APPLY FOR SHSM
1. Select courses on Career Cruising just like every other
student.
2. Ensure that course selections meet SHSM criteria.
3. Students must obtain an SHSM Application Form from
the Guidance office and return it by the deadline of
February 19th, 2013.
4. The ECSS SHSM Coordinator will review each completed
application after which students will be invited to an
interview.
Questions about SHSM. OYAP, or Co-op?
Please see Mrs. Corneman in the Library Presentation Room at
8:05 for more information