OPTION SHEET PROCESS

GRADE 11

What do I need to get my diploma?

• 30 credits: 18 compulsory12 elective

• 40 community service hours

• Pass the Literacy test

Check missing

requirements

Grade 12 Elective CreditsARTS Drama, Music, Photography, Visual Arts

BUSINESS Accounting, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Organizational & Human Resources

CANADIAN & WORLD STUDIES

Economics, History, Law, World Issues

COMPUTERS Engineering, Programming, Technology

CO-OP EDUCATION Work experience in a field of your choice

FRENCH Core or ImmersionINTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Sign Language

HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING Exercise Science, Rec & Fitness Leadership, Personal & Fitness Activities, Rec & Leisure

SCIENCE Biology, Chemistry, Physics

SOCIAL SCIENCES Individuals & Families in a Diverse Society

TECHNOLOGY Communications Technology, Yearbook, Tech Design, Cosmetology, Baking, Hospitality, Green Industries, Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Wood Manufacturing, Wood Construction

POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS THINGS TO CONSIDER

UNIVERSITYRequires a min. of 6 Gr 12 courses with an average of low 70’s to high 80’s depending on the program & schoolMost schools require 4 U courses and 2 M however that varies from school to schoolNeed to check individual schools & programs for specific requirementswww.electronicinfo.ca

COLLEGEAverage in grade 11&12 courses of high 60’s and 70’s (depends on program and school)Courses may be studied at C or U levelNeed to check individual schools & programs for specific requirementswww.ontariocolleges.ca

APPRENTICESHIP •Consider an OYAP program•Gr. 12 Math recommended•Check schooltocareer.ca & see a counsellor

WORKCo-op strongly recommendedVisit Guidance for websites and resources

CHOOSING WELL

• Make sure you choose any missing required courses

• Make sure you have prerequisites where necessary

• Consider changing level if your marks are BELOW 70% or ABOVE 80%

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LEVEL

• BELOW 70% you are missing key concepts and skills

in this area

• Choose the level at which you can achieve the highest marks and acquire the most knowledge & skills

What if I failed a course?• You MUST repeat the course either at summer

school or next year• You can take it in summer school if it’s offered;

summer school runs in July• Summer school information is available in MAY

in student services• If you know you won’t be attending summer

school, you MUST choose the course for next year

NEXT STEPS• Research using websites; talking to teachers,

families and friends

• Talk to a counsellor

• Check the Course book on the Drury web site

• Take home all the info and read it through with your parents

NEXT STEPS

• Bring the completed & signed option sheet back to school on Thursday

• Attend the Course Fair on Friday with your planning sheet to ask questions and get information

• Input your choices in the lab when you’re called

IMPORTANT !!!!!!!!!!!!•Timetable changes for September will be made where possible for the following reasons ONLY:

•Failed course

•Course completed in summer school

•Change in destination/pathway

•Choose wisely now because timetable changes may NOT be possible later.

SO CHOOSE WISELY NOW!!