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Pathways to Student Success2018 – 2019

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Durham Catholic District School Board l Learning & Living in Faith l www.dcdsb.ca2

Each student in our Catholic learning community embodies excellence and equity by embracing the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations—to be:• a discerning believer;• aneffectivecommunicator;• areflective,creativeandholisticthinker;• aself-directed,responsiblelifelonglearner;

By living these values with an open mind and a faithful heart we bear witness to these words: “You are the hope of the Church and of the world. You are my hope.” —Saint John Paul llAsaCatholicLearningCommunity,wevalue:Faith,evangelizingourselvesandothersthroughscripture,sacrament,prayerandactioninservicewiththehome,schoolandparish.Hope,givingwitnesstothebeliefthatwecanbecomewhowearecalledtobe.Love,beingpresenttootherswithcare,compassion,solidarity,communityandjoy.Peace,creatingopportunitiesforcontemplation,spirituality,reconciliationandforgiveness.Wisdom,listeningandrespondingtotheHolySpirit.Inclusion,ensuringasenseofbelongingbypromotingthedignityandworthofeach human life.Excellence,buildingonGod’sgracetoachieveourearthlyandeternalvocations.Creativity,celebratingdiverseandinnovativeexpressionsofGod’sgifts.Service,seekingoutandrespondingtolocalandglobalneedswithprudence,fortitude humility and charity.Stewardship,shepherdingGod’screationandresourcesforthecommongood.Responsibility,demonstratingaccountabilityandfidelityinourthoughts,wordsand deeds.Justice,actingandservingwithintegrityincommunionwiththeGospelandteachings of Jesus.

“Each one should use whatever

gift one has received to serve

others, faithfully administering

God’s grace in its various forms.”1Peter,4:10

Our Vision

• a collaborative contributor;• a caring family member; and • aresponsiblecitizen.

Our Catholic Values

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Our Mission:We are called to celebrate and nurture the God-given talents of each student as we serve with excellence in the light of Christ.

DearParentsandGuardians,

The Durham Catholic District School Board is pleased to be a part of your son or daughter’sjourneythroughsecondaryschoolinpreparationforpost-secondarydestinationsthatincludeapprenticeship,college,communityliving,university,ortheworkplace.WearecommittedtointegratingtheteachingsoftheGospelwithqualityeducationprogramsthatguidestudentsintheirjourneytomeettheOntarioCatholicSchool Graduate Expectations.

We believe that all students can be successful and that there are many pathways to success. With the help oftheirteachersandguidancecounsellors,studentsaredevelopingtheirIndividualPathwaysPlaninCareerCruising.TheIndividualPathwaysPlanhelpsstudentstodiscovertheirstrengths,interests,andGod-giventalents,andwhatthosecouldleadto.Studentsareaskedtoconsiderthefollowingfourinquiryquestions:

•WhoamI?

•Whataremyopportunities?

•WhodoIwanttobecome?

•Whatismyplanforachievingmygoals?

We are pleased to be able to provide opportunities to further explore these questions through the variouspathwaysthatexistforourstudents.Youwillfindinformationaboutcourseselection,graduationrequirements,learningskillsandworkhabits,eLearning,andexperientiallearningprogramsinthisbooklet.

Studentshavetheopportunitytogrowascollaborativecontributorsandresponsiblecitizensinhighschoolthroughco-curricularactivitiesandservingothersthroughvolunteerwork.Examplesofhowyourson or daughter can contribute their gifts and talents through Christian Community Service can be found in this document.

Asyoureadthroughthisbooklet,encourageyoursonordaughtertoreflectonthefourinquiryquestions.Bymakingahabitofaskingthesequestions,studentscandevelopconfidenceintheircareer/lifeplanningwhilegrowingintheircapacitytobeself-directed,responsible,andlifelonglearners.Inaddition,pleasetakeadvantageofinformationandeventsatyourschool,andconsiderbecominginvolvedinyourschool’sparentcouncil.Ifyouhavequestions,talktoteachers,administrators,guidancecounsellors,andstudentsuccessteachers.Letusknowhowwecanhelpyourchildtoensureawonderfulexperienceinhighschool.

Sincerely,

AnneO’Brien Director of Education

Message from the Director of Education

“You are the light of the

world. A city built on a hill

cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp, puts

it under a bushel basket”

Matthew 5:13-16


The “Pathways to Student Success” document is a Durham Catholic District School Board Student Success initiative which provides resources and supports toassistteachers,studentsandparentswithimplementingthestepstoplanningand building appropriate pathways while reinforcing the value of all destinations.

The goals of this document are to:• raiseawarenessforalldestinations—Apprenticeship,College,Community

Living,UniversityandWorkplace;• promoteandhonourpathwaysforalldestinations;• creategraphicandtextmaterialsforthepurposeofeducatingstudents,

parents and educators about pathway planning for future destinations;• developtoolstoassistwithcommunicatingissuesandinformationrelated

to student success.

“There are different kinds

of gifts, but the same

Spirit. There are different

kinds of service, but the same Lord…now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the

common good.”

1 Corinthians 12: 4-7

Introduction

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TOBEUPDATEDPRIORTOPRINTING

Education and Career-Life Planning Process....................................................6-7

Career Cruising....................................................................................................8

Choosing Courses................................................................................................9

WhatDoINeedtoGraduate?..............................................................................10

LearningSkillsandWorkHabits.........................................................................11

Christian Community Service.........................................................................12-13

PathwaysPlanning.............................................................................................14-15

Planning for Post-Secondary........................................................................16-17

Cooperative Education (Co-op)............................................................................18

LaunchPad Learning Portal......................................................................................19

OntarioYouthApprenticeshipProgram(OYAP).............................................20-29

ExperientialLearning—DevelopingSkillsfortheWorkplace................................30

Dual Credit Programs...........................................................................................31

SpecialistHighSkillsMajor(SHSM)...............................................................32-41

FrenchasaSecondLanguage............................................................................42

AdvancedPlacementande-Learning...................................................................43

ArchbishopAnthonyMeagherCatholicContinuingEducationCentre...........44-45

TransitionProgramsandAlternativeEducation.............................................46-47

SecondarySchoolLocations...............................................................................48

Special thanks to the Durham Catholic District School Board students in the various

pathway programs for their photo contributions.

Table of Contents


Who am I?

What are my opportunities?

Who do I want to become?

What is my plan for achieving my goals?

EDUCATION AND CAREER/LIFE

PLANNING

3. Making decisions and setting goalsExplore experiential learning, career options and education programs and then relate your interests, skills and aptitudes to your education, career and life goals so that you can make informed choices about the pathway that complements your unique talents.

To help answer the question “Who do I want to become?” you can ask yourself:• What is God calling me to?• What kind of person do I want to become?• What post-secondary education and training programs are available to help me pursue my career of interest?• What connections am I making from my learning?• What are my personal and interpersonal goals?• What are my career goals?• What are my education goals?• What are my life goals?• How can I demonstrate my Catholic character?

1. Knowing yourself

To help answer this question “Who am I?” you can ask yourself:• What are my God-given gifts and talents?• What are my learning styles and multiple intelligences?• What are my accomplishments, values and skills?• What learning skills and work habits are my strengths?• What experiences have guided me along my faith journey?• What areas can I work on?• How can my skills and strengths help me in my school? In my community? In my parish?

2. Exploring opportunities Christian community service hours, volunteer work, job shadowing, career talks, trips, tours of colleges and universities, cooperative education, work experience, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, Specialist High Skills Major, Dual credits, sports, clubs, school committees are all available to help you explore pathways opportunities and gain experience. To help answer the question “What are my opportunities?” you can ask yourself:• What are the opportunities for community involvement, education and career exploration at my school?• How can I develop Christian leadership?• What specialized programs can I participate in to help me explore my pathway? (Hint: check out the programs in this booklet)• What do I learn about myself when I participate in recreational, social, leadership, volunteer, experiential learning, and part-time job opportunities?• What fields of work, occupations or jobs are related to my favourite subject areas, my interests, learning styles or my strengths?• What is the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) and what are the essential skills that are required in the workplace?• How can knowledge of the local labour market help me? What are areas of job growth and demand?• How do I support equity and inclusion in my home, school, parish and community?

Education and Career-Life Planning ProcessWhat is a Pathway?A pathway refers to the individual journey that you will take that includes experiential learning, school and community supports, courses and programs that will help lead you to a suc-cessful transition from grade-to-grade and to your post-secondary destination (apprenticeship, college, community living, university and the workplace).

You are a child of God and you have special gifts. As you grow to understand your God-given talents, take the time to reflect upon your personal strengths and interests as you explore community, career and education options. This is an important process that will help you to establish your own personal goals and plan your individualized pathway to your future.

4. Achieving goals and making transitionsChoose experiences, courses and programs that will help you pursue your pathway to apprenticeship, college, community living, university or the workplace.

To help answer the question “What is my plan for achieving my goals?” you can ask yourself:• What are the steps required to achieve my goals?• What resources do I need to implement my pathways plan?• What programs or experiences can I participate in to help me plan my pathway?• What courses do I need to build my pathway toward my preferred destination?• What are the challenges that I have with my plan and how can my faith support me in challenging times?• Who can I ask to help guide me as I plan my pathway?

WHO AM I?

WHAT ARE MY OPPORTUNITIES?

WHO DO I WANT TO BECOME?

WHAT IS MY PLAN FOR ACHIEVING MY GOALS?


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Who am I?

What are my opportunities?

Who do I want to become?

What is my plan for achieving my goals?

EDUCATION AND CAREER/LIFE

PLANNING

3. Making decisions and setting goalsExplore experiential learning, career options and education programs and then relate your interests, skills and aptitudes to your education, career and life goals so that you can make informed choices about the pathway that complements your unique talents.

To help answer the question “Who do I want to become?” you can ask yourself:• What is God calling me to?• What kind of person do I want to become?• What post-secondary education and training programs are available to help me pursue my career of interest?• What connections am I making from my learning?• What are my personal and interpersonal goals?• What are my career goals?• What are my education goals?• What are my life goals?• How can I demonstrate my Catholic character?

1. Knowing yourself

To help answer this question “Who am I?” you can ask yourself:• What are my God-given gifts and talents?• What are my learning styles and multiple intelligences?• What are my accomplishments, values and skills?• What learning skills and work habits are my strengths?• What experiences have guided me along my faith journey?• What areas can I work on?• How can my skills and strengths help me in my school? In my community? In my parish?

2. Exploring opportunities Christian community service hours, volunteer work, job shadowing, career talks, trips, tours of colleges and universities, cooperative education, work experience, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, Specialist High Skills Major, Dual credits, sports, clubs, school committees are all available to help you explore pathways opportunities and gain experience. To help answer the question “What are my opportunities?” you can ask yourself:• What are the opportunities for community involvement, education and career exploration at my school?• How can I develop Christian leadership?• What specialized programs can I participate in to help me explore my pathway? (Hint: check out the programs in this booklet)• What do I learn about myself when I participate in recreational, social, leadership, volunteer, experiential learning, and part-time job opportunities?• What fields of work, occupations or jobs are related to my favourite subject areas, my interests, learning styles or my strengths?• What is the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) and what are the essential skills that are required in the workplace?• How can knowledge of the local labour market help me? What are areas of job growth and demand?• How do I support equity and inclusion in my home, school, parish and community?

Education and Career-Life Planning ProcessWhat is a Pathway?A pathway refers to the individual journey that you will take that includes experiential learning, school and community supports, courses and programs that will help lead you to a suc-cessful transition from grade-to-grade and to your post-secondary destination (apprenticeship, college, community living, university and the workplace).

You are a child of God and you have special gifts. As you grow to understand your God-given talents, take the time to reflect upon your personal strengths and interests as you explore community, career and education options. This is an important process that will help you to establish your own personal goals and plan your individualized pathway to your future.

4. Achieving goals and making transitionsChoose experiences, courses and programs that will help you pursue your pathway to apprenticeship, college, community living, university or the workplace.

To help answer the question “What is my plan for achieving my goals?” you can ask yourself:• What are the steps required to achieve my goals?• What resources do I need to implement my pathways plan?• What programs or experiences can I participate in to help me plan my pathway?• What courses do I need to build my pathway toward my preferred destination?• What are the challenges that I have with my plan and how can my faith support me in challenging times?• Who can I ask to help guide me as I plan my pathway?

WHO AM I?

WHAT ARE MY OPPORTUNITIES?

WHO DO I WANT TO BECOME?

WHAT IS MY PLAN FOR ACHIEVING MY GOALS?



StudentsGetting Started: www.careercruising.com (also on the school board and secondary school websites) Login:yourUsernameandPassword(providedby your school guidance counselor). You can also accessyouraccountbygoingtotheschoolboard’sLaunchPad Learning Portal.

“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.”

Mother Teresa

Students can:1. Identifypersonalinterests,skillsand

learning styles2. Matchpersonalinterestsandskillstocareers3. Explore careers 4. Researchpost-secondaryprograms5. Createafouryearpersonalizedhighschoolplan6. Create a post-secondary education plan7. Create a resume8. Saveyourassessments,careermatches,

educationprograms,personalskillsandexperience,documents,certifications,awards,and community service to your online portfolio

9. Sharetheelectronicportfoliowithparents,advisors,post-secondaryadmissionsstaff, employers,andcommunitypartners

ParentsWiththeParentPortal,parentsandguardianscanstayontopoftheirchild’sprogress,24/7,anywherethey have access to a computer. GettingStarted:www.careercruising.com/parent

Toaccesstheparentportal,yoursonordaughtercansend an on-line invitation from Career Cruising or a Guidance Counsellor can provide an access code.

Parent Portal allows parents to:1. Viewyourchild’sgoals,interests,achievements,

and experiences2. Trackyourchild’shighschoolcourseselections

and progress towards graduation3. Viewyourchild’spost-secondaryplans4. Providefeedbacktoyourchildandhisorher

teacher and guidance counsellor5. Receivemessagesfromyourchild’steacherand

guidance counsellor6. Explore Career Cruising to learn more about

career and education options for yourself in Ontario,andacrossCanada

FormoreinformationaboutCareerCruising,checkwithyour Guidance Counsellor.

MyIndividualPathwaysPlanCareer Cruising can help you plan your future.Byusingthepersonalassessmenttools,exploringdetailedcareerprofilesandpost-secondaryeducationinformation,youcanlearnaboutyourself,knowmoreaboutcareersandpost-secondarypro-grams,setgoalsandplanyoureducationalpathway. Save all information in your on-line portfolio and use this information before you choose your secondary courses that lead to your own pathways destination: apprenticeship,college,communityliving,universityortheworkplace.

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“God gives talent. Work transforms talent into genius.” Anna Pavlova


Choosing CoursesTransitioning to Post-Secondary Pathways


LearningSkillsandWorkHabitsTheLearningSkillsandWorkHabitsthatareonyourreportcardarealsoimportantemployabilityskills.Considerthefollowinglearningskillsandworkhabitsasyoubuild your resume.

• Fulfillresponsibilitiesandcommitmentswithinthelearningenvironment• Completetasksandsubmitworkaccordingtoagreed-upontimelines• Takeresponsibilityforandmanageownbehaviour

• Deviseandfollowaplantomanagetimeandresources• Establishprioritiesandmanagetimetocompletetasksandachievegoals• Identify,gather,evaluateanduseinformation,technologyandresourcesto

completetasks

• Independentlymonitor,assessandreviseplanstocompletetasksandmeet goals

• Usetimeappropriatelytocompletetasks• Workcarefullyandfollowinstructionswithminimalsupervision

• Acceptvariousrolesandanequitableshareoftheworkinagroup• Respondpositivelytotheideas,opinions,valuesandtraditionsofothers• Buildhealthypeer-to-peerrelationshipsthroughpersonalandmedia-

assisted interactions• Workwithotherstoresolveconflictsandbuildconsensustoachievegroupgoals• Shareinformation,resourcesandexpertise,andpromotecriticalthinking

tosolveproblemsandmakedecisions

• Look for and act on new ideas and opportunities for learning• Demonstratethecapacityforinnovationandwillingnesstotakerisks• Demonstratecuriosityandaninterestinlearning• Approachnewtaskswithapositiveattitude• Recognizeandadvocateappropriatelyfortherightsofselfandothers

• Set individual goals and monitor progress towards achieving them • Seekclarificationorassistancewhenneeded• Assessandreflectcriticallyonstrengths,needsandinterests• Identifylearningopportunities,choices,andstrategiestomeetpersonal

needs and achieve goals• Persevereandmakeaneffortwhenrespondingtochallenges

Responsibility

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Initiative

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Christian Community Service

In1999,theOntarioMinistryofEducationman-dated that every Ontario secondary student must complete40hoursofcommunityserviceinorderto graduate. This expectation is consistent with our beliefthatthroughinvolvementwiththeircommunity,studentsbuildempathyandsocialawareness,growinfaith,boostselfesteem,anddevelopasenseofcivic responsibility.

Grade eight students are able to start earning com-munity service hours in the summer before they enter grade nine. This is an exciting opportunity for stu-dentstobeginbuildinglinksintheircommunities!

Catholic Graduate ExpectationsParticipation in community service should contrib-utetotheexperience,skillsandawarenessthatwill help each student to become:• Adiscerningbeliever,formedintheCatholic

Faith Community;• Aneffectivecommunicator;• Areflective,creativeandholisticthinker;• Aself-directed,responsible,lifelonglearner;• Acollaborativecontributor;• Acaringfamilymemberandresponsiblecitizen.

Student Role• Talktoyourparent/guardianaboutChristian

Community Service.• Consultyourschoolforeligibleandnon-

eligible activities.• Selectanactivity.• Whenyoucompleteeachactivity,havethe

supervisor sign the Christian Community ServiceRecordtoverifythedate.

• Keepthedocumentationinasafeplace.IntheFall,yourhighschoolguidanceofficewillprovide instructions for submitting the record of service.

• Your40hoursofChristianCommunityService should be complete by the spring of grade12.Thesooneryoubegin,themorerewarding the experience will be.

Parent/Guardian Role• Assistyourchildinselectingappropriate,safe

and eligible community service activities.• Monitorthecompletionandhoursandsafety

ofyourchild.Indicateyourapprovalonthestudent passport.

• Bepreparedtocommunicatewiththecom-munity sponsor about questions or concerns.

Community Sponsor Role• Provideanexperienceinservingthe

communityandgainingnewskills.• Arrangenecessarytraining,equipmentand

health/safetypreparation.• Ensurethatappropriateadultsupervision

is provided.• Signthe“CompletionofCommunityService

Form” to verify dates and times served.• Considerwritingaletterofreference.

According to the Ministry of Education, an activity is ineligible if it is:• Requiredaspartofaschoolcourse;• Takingplaceaspartofyourinstructionalday;• Anactivitythatreplacesapaidworker;• Anactivitywhereyouwouldusuallybepaid

(e.g.,babysitting);• Adutyperformedinthehome(e.g.,daily

chores) or personal recreational activities;• Requiringtheknowledgeofaprovincially

regulated tradesperson;• Playingonasportsteam;• ACourtorderedprograminvolvingacommu-

nity service expectation;• Involvingoperatingavehicle,powertools

orscaffolding;

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord...plans to give you a future with hope.”

Jeremiah 29


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• Administeringmedicationoramedicalprocedure,orinvolveshandling“designatedsubstances”asclassifiedbytheOccupa-tionalHealthandSafetyAct;

• Involvingbanking,securitiesor other valuables;

• Ifunder16,aloggingenvironment;• Ifunder15,afactoryenvironment;• Ifunder14,anyworkplacebesideshealth

andresidentialcare,unlessaccompaniedby an adult.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE GUIDING IDEAS

Activities:• PromoteCatholicfaithteachingsand

gospel values;• Aredesignedtobenefitthecommunity;• Supportanon-profitagency;• Promotetutoring,mentoringorcoaching;• Fosterstewardshipoftheenvironmentand

global world;• Involveanassociationthatseekstomakea

positive contribution in the community.

Examples of Eligible Christian Community Service Activities:SPORTS/RECREATION:Coaching,organizingtour-naments,summergames,trackmeets,workingwithabuddy,poolassistant,orSpecialOlympics;

YOUTHPROGRAM: Volunteering with youth groupssuchasScouts,Guides,Summerplay-groundactivities,camps,Leaders-in-Training,RecreationCentreprograms;

RELIGIOUSACTIVITIES:Children’sliturgyprogram,volunteeringincatechismclasses,specialevents;

COMMUNITY:Wintercarnivals,summerfairs,fooddrives,supportingcommunityandcharitablegroups;

ENVIRONMENTAL:Communityclean-up,recycling,tree/flowerplanting,beautificationprojects;

SENIORS:Volunteeringinaseniorsresidence, servingsnacks,helpingwithactivities,reading;

ANIMALS:Animalcare,volunteeringatthelocalzoo,horsebackridingprograms,petshelter,humanesociety;

ARTSANDCULTURE:Volunteeringatagallery,performingartsproductionorprogram,communitylibraryprogram,volunteeringtoplaymusic;

INDIVIDUALS:Assistinganindividualwithshopping,tutoring,shovellingsnow,housekeeping,writingletters,readingbuddies,chroniccarehospitalvisits,housepainting,yardmaintenance;

IN-SCHOOL:(Outsideinstructionaltime)breakfastpro-gram,tutoringdonebeforeorafterschooloronspare,assistingatparentnightorgraduation,organizingschool events—as approved by the school principal;

FUNDRAISING:Canvassing,organizingcharitableeventsforthecommunity—walkathons, galaevents,sales.

IfyouwouldliketovolunteerinanactivitywhichdoesnotcorrespondtotheGuidingIdeasorisnotwithintheseexamples,pleasecontactyourschoolprincipalforclarificationandapprovalbeforeyoubegin the activity.

INSURANCEStudentsareprotectedbytheBoard’sliabilityinsur-ancewhiletheyperformtheir40hoursofvolunteercommunity service. Community sponsors are also protectedbytheBoard’sliabilityinsuranceforclaimsthatariseoutofstudents’volunteeractivities.

Boards expect that all community sponsors will provide students with appropriate instructions and safety pre-cautions,andwilltrainandsupervisestudentvolunteers.

Theboard’sinsurancedoesnotcoversponsorsforlawsuits that arise from their negligence or for stu-dentinjuriesintheworkplace.

Students and parents are encouraged to purchase Stu-dentAccidentInsurance,availablethroughtheschools.

CheckouttheVolunteerDurhamwebsiteforcommu-nityserviceopportunities:durham.cioc.ca/volunteer


Aspartofpathwaysplanning,studentsshouldbeencouragedtoaskthemselves:WhoamI?Whataremyopportunities?WhodoIwanttobecome?Whatismyplanforachievingmygoals?Makingahabitof returning to these questions will help students to becomeconfident,independentandeffectiveplan-nersthroughouttheirlives,andtomakeinformededucationandcareerchoices.Thisjourneywillinvolve transition from grade-to-grade and after high school to one of the post secondary destinations: apprenticeship,college,communityliving,university,ortheworkplace.

APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeship is a post-secondary education path-waythatcombineson-the-jobtraining,workexperi-enceandtechnicaltrainingthatleadstocertificationinover150trades.

• Employersprovideabout90%oftheapprenticeshiptrainingintheworkplace.

• Allapprenticesattendin-schoolsessions,involv-ingclassroominstructionontheory,offeredbyapproveddeliveryagents(e.g.unions,colleges)fortheremaining10%.

• Oncebothschoolandon-the-jobeducationalcomponentshavebeensatisfied,apprenticeswillreceiveaCertificateofApprenticeship.

• Fortradeswithexams,apprenticesmustpasstheexambeforetheycanreceivetheirCertificate ofQualification.

Please visit www.oyap.com and www.collegeoftrades.ca for more information about apprenticeship opportunities

Thereare27collegesinOntario,locatedthroughouttheprovince.Collegesofferavarietyofdiploma,certificateandapplieddegreeprograms.Thebasicadmission requirement for postsecondary programs in the Ontario College system is one of the following: • OntarioSecondarySchoolDiploma(OSSD)

or equivalent • Anylesserminimumadmissionrequirement

as established by a college on a program- specificbasis

Ontariocollegesoffermorethan2,400programchoicesinalmost600subjectareas.Programsarecareer-orientedandgearedtowardmarketableskills.Findoutaboutprograms,arrangeacampustourortalktocollegestaffwhocanansweryourspecificquestions.

Please visit, www.ontariocolleges.ca for more information and college specific requirements.

COLLEGE

Pathways Planning for Life-Long Learning


COMMUNITY LIVING

Transitionplanningisaboutlookingaheadtothefutureandpreparingforadulthood.Itisapartnershipinvolvingstudent,parent,teachers,friends,com-munityandadultserviceproviders,andanyotherindividual with a vested interest in your child. Consid-eration must be given to such things as:•livingarrangements•communityprograms•employmentopportunities•furthereducationopportunities•healthcare•recreationandsocialactivities

AspartoftheIndividualEducationPlan,aplanforthestudent’stransitionfromsecondaryschooltoapost-secondary setting must be developed. The plan shouldreflectthestudent’sneedsandgoals,andwillinclude the following elements:• specificgoalsforthestudent’stransitiontopost-

secondary activities• the actions required now and in the future to

achieve the stated goals• the person or agency responsible for or involved in

completing or providing assistance in the comple-tionofeachoftheidentifiedactions

• timelines for the implementation of each of the identifiedactions

Please visit www.dcdsb.ca and www.dsontario.ca for more information.

To attendanOntariouniversity,studentsmustattaintheir Ontario Secondary School Diploma and suc-cessfully complete six grade 12 courses at the university(U)oruniversity/college(M)level.Eachuniversity may establish additional requirements for theprogramsthattheyoffer.Thereare22universi-tiesinOntario,offeringprofessionalprogramsinavarietyoffields.Universitiesofferthreeandfouryearundergraduate degrees. Professional programs such asdentistry,medicine,engineeringandeducationareofferedatseveralOntariouniversities.

For specific information about programs, please check www.electronicinfo.ca and www.ouac.on.ca.

Thegoalofallstudentsistofindemploymentthatisfulfillingandofservicetosociety.Therearemanywaystogettotheworldofworkandoneofthewaysisthroughanentry-leveljob.Studentswillfindinfor-mationregardingtheavailabilityofentry-leveljobsintheir guidance department at high school. A number oforganizationsexistinDurhamRegionthathelpassiststudentstofindemploymentafterhighschool.AnimportantorganizationisEmploymentOntario.

www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario or wwww.careercruising.com/dcd

UNIVERSITY

WORKPLACE


Planning for Post-Secondary

Researching Your OptionsInordertobecomebetterinformedaboutyourpost-secondarychoices,it’snevertooearlytostartresearchingeducationandtrainingoptionsandthinkingaboutyourfinancialplan.Visityourschool’sGuidanceOfficeorCareerCentretoaccessprintresources,andgoforcampusvisits.Ifyouareinterestedincollegeoruniversity,findoutabouttheir‘OpenHouse’events.Usethe‘Education’tabinCareerCruisingtoexploreyouredu-cationoptionsinOntario,inCanada,andintheUnitedStates.

Review Graduation RequirementsBesuretocheckyourOntarioStatusSheettokeeptrack of the following: •Numberofcreditsandcompulsorycredits •LiteracyRequirement •ChristianCommunityServiceHours

You can access your Ontario Status Sheet by visiting your Guidance Counsellor.

Financial AssistanceIfyouarelookingforhelptopayforyourpost-secondaryeducationandtraining,thereareanumberofloans,grants,scholarships,awardsandbursariesthatyoucanapplyfor.

Apprenticeship TrainingVisit the Employment Ontario training website to learn more aboutloansfortools,grants,apprenticeshipcompletionbonus,andotherfinancialsupports:www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)The Ontario Student Assistance Program is funded by the Ontario and Federal government for post-secondary stu-dentswhomaintainatleasta60%courseload.Checkoutthe OSAP Aid Estimator feature that can be used as a guide to a possible assessment. Grade 12 students can apply on-line in the spring to: www.osap.ca

OSAPoffersfundingthroughgrantsandloans.Agrantismoneyyoudon’thavetopaybackandastudentloanismoneyyouneedtorepayonceyou’redoneschool.

OSAP can help you pay for: •tuition •books,equipmentandsupplies •mandatorystudentfeesaschoolmaycharge •livingexpenses(full-timestudentsonly) •childcare(forstudentswithchildren)

The amount of money you can get depends on your: •education expenses – the amount of money you need for tuition,books,childcare,personallivingexpenses(full-time students),suppliesandequipment •course load–whetheryou’reafull-timeorpart-time student •personal financial situation - based on you and your family’sincome,familysize,dependantsandotherfactors

CheckouttheOSAPAidEstimatorandfindoutmoreaboutthe program by going to www.ontario.ca.


ScholarshipsA scholarship is an award based on a prescribed set of criteria.Theyarenotalwaysbasedonmarksorforstu-dents going to university. Students are encouraged to begin researching scholarships well before their Grade 12 year. Scholarships are available from a number of institutions:

• GraduationawardsfromSecondarySchool

• SearchableScholarshipDatabaseonElectronicINFO–www.electronicinfo.ca

• UniversityandCollegeScholarships:searchindividualschool websites

• CompanyandOrganizationAwards:askyourfamily!

• Websites: owww.osca.ca(clickonStudents,Scholarships) o www.yconic.com o www.scholarshipscanada.com o www.canlearn.ca

BursariesAbursaryisfinancialaidthatdoesnotneedtoberepaid.Theprimarycriteriaforabursaryisfinancialneed.Whenstudentsareacceptedtoaprogram,theyshouldcontactthefinancialofficeofthepost-secondaryschooltheyareattend-ing to initiate a bursary application.

Post-Secondary FairsTofindoutmoreinformationaboutpost-secondaryfairs,visitthe following websites:

•UniversityandCollegeFairs: o www.ouf.ca owww.ontariocolleges.ca/news/cip

•StudyandGoAbroadFair: o www.studyandgoabroad.com

•StudentLifeExpo: o www.studentlifeexpo.com


Cooperative Education (Co-op)

Student Profile:Co-opemployersarelookingforstudentswhodemonstrateapositiveattitude,possessastrongworkethicbasedongospelvalues,haveasenseofresponsibilityandwhoarecommitted to learning.

“It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing.” Mother Teresa

NickDCDSB Facilities Services Plumbing

Cooperative Education is a program that allows students to earn secondary school credits while completingaworkplacementinthecommunity.Astudent’sco-opprogramconsistsoftheco-opcourse,whichismonitoredbyacooperativeedu-cationteacher,andarelatedcurriculumcourseorcourses. Every student in a co-op program must haveaPersonalizedPlacementLearningPlan(PPLP)whichshowshowthestudent’srelatedcur-riculum course or courses are being applied at their co-opplacement.Whileattheplacement,adesig-natedworkplacesupervisoractsasamentorfortheco-opstudent,overseestheirexperientiallearning,and communicates regularly with the co-op teacher. The Cooperative Education course consists of a classroom component and a placement component. The classroom component includes pre-placement

andintegrationactivities,whichpreparestudentsfortheworkplace.Studentsreceiveinstructioninareasofkeyimpor-tancesuchasworkplacehealthandsafetyandworkplaceethics,andthein-schoolintegration sessions which provide oppor-tunitiesforstudentstoreflectonandreinforcetheirlearningintheworkplace.

Cooperative Education allows students to participate in valuable learning experiences that help prepare themforthenextstageoftheirlives,whetherinapprenticeshiptraining,college,communityliving,university,ortheworkplace.

Co-op placements are arranged for students by their school when students apply for the program during course selection time. Co-op placements must fol-low Ministry of Education policy and guidelines.

www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/factsheet.html

How does Cooperative Education benefit students?

• Makeconnectionsbetweenschoolandworkandto“tryout”acareerofinterestbeforefinalizingplansforpost-secondaryeducation,training,oremployment

• Seetherelevanceoftheirclassroomlearninginaworksetting

• Developtheessentialskillsandworkhab-itsrequiredintheworkplaceandacquirea direct understanding of employer and workplaceexpectations

• Gainvaluableworkexperiencetohelpbuild their résumé for post-secondary programs and future employment experi-ence authentic and purposeful learning outside a traditional classroom setting


LaunchPadistheDurhamDistrictSchoolBoard’sStudentLearningPortal.Withtheirusernameandpassword,stu-dentscanaccessaplethoraofonlineresource,atschoolandathome,usinganydeviceconnectedtotheinternet.

Accessing LaunchPadStudents can access the Launchpad Learning Portal by following the steps below:

1.OpenChromeorFireFoxandGotohttp://www.dcdsb.ca 2.Clickon“Students”inthemenuatthetopofthescreen 3.Clickonthe“LaunchpadLearningPortalLogin”ontheright-handsideofthescreen [email protected] 5.AlinktoLaunchpadisalsoavailableonallschoolwebsites

IfyoucannotaccesstheVirtualLearningEnvironment(VLE),pleasecontactyourteacherandtheywillprovideyouwithyourusername(e.g.,smithj)andpassword.

Office 365Office365providesstudentswithaccesstoeverythingtheyneedcreateandcollaborateincluding:aboardemailaccount,calendar,OneDrivecloudstorage,WordOnline,PowerPointOnline,OneNoteOnline,Sway,Formsandmuchmore!

StudentscanalsodownloadthefullversionoftheOfficeSuite(WindowsorMac)onhomecomputers/laptops.Todownloadthesoftware,followtheseeasysteps:

1. Log into LaunchPad 2.ClickonOffice365 3.Clickonthe“InstallOffice2016”

LaunchPad Learning PortalDurhamCatholic’sStudentLearningPortal


Sebastian Automotive Service Technician

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) isaschool-to-workprogramthatopensthedoorforstudentstoexploreandworkinapprenticeshipoccupations starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program.

Students have an opportunity to become registered apprenticesandworktowardsbecomingcertifiedjourneypersonsinaskilledtradewhilecompletingtheir secondary school diplomas. Students can register as apprentices when their co-op placement isinanapprenticeabletradeorthroughtheRegionalAccelerated OYAP programs. Students who participateinRegionalAcceleratedOYAPprogramsthat are delivered through a college will also have the opportunity to earn dual credits for their level 1 training. Formoreinformation,visitwww.oyap.com/dcd.

How do students apply to Regional Accelerated OYAP? IfyouareinterestedinapplyingtoRegionalAcceleratedOYAP,contactacooperativeeducationteacher or guidance counsellor at your secondary school to receive an application form. Students must beintheirfinalyearofhighschoolwhentheyareenrolled in Accelerated OYAP.

TheRegionalAcceleratedprogramsareavailabletostudentsin5schoolboards:DurhamCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard,DurhamDistrictSchoolBoard,KawarthaPineRidgeDistrictSchoolBoard,TrilliumLakelandsDistrictSchoolBoardandPeterborough-Victoria-Northumberland-ClaringtonCatholicDistrictSchool Board.

What programs are available in Regional Accelerated OYAP?• AutomotiveServiceTechnician• ChildDevelopmentPractitioner• Cook• Electrician• GeneralCarpenter• Hairstylist• IndustrialMechanicMillwright• Plumber• Welder

Goals of OYAPThe goals of the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program are to:

• Providestudentswiththeopportunitytostarttraininginaskilledtradewhilecompletingtherequirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma;

• Enablestudentstomaketheschooltoworktransition by direct entry into apprenticeship training;

• Provideemployerswiththeopportunitytotraintheskilledworkerstheyrequire;

• Addresstheproblemofskilledtradespeopleshortagesingeneral,especiallythelackofyoungpeoplejoiningthetrades.

Exit Pathway:upongraduationfromhighschool,students may:• Continueanapprenticeshipinordertoearna

CertificateofQualification;

• Beginacareerthatwouldprovidethemwithskillstoworkanywhereintheworld;

• Pursueskilledtradeeducationandtraining;

• Owntheirownbusiness.

Student Profile: Characteristics of students who consider application to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) include: strong workethicbasedongospelvalues;learnbestbydoing;demonstrateacourteous,positiveattitude;responsibleworker;liketoexplorecareeroptionswhile still in high school.

Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoregisterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1apprenticeshiptrain-ing.Studentsmayofficiallyenrollinthisprogramintheirfinalyearofsecondaryschool.StudentsattendDurhamCollegetwodaysaweekandattendtheircooperativeeducationplacementthreedaysaweek.StudentswillcompletetheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD.Thistradeisa“Restricted”tradewhichmeansthatapersonperformingthisworkmusthaveeitheraCertificateofQualificationorberegisteredasanapprentice.The“RedSeal”CertificateofQualificationmeansthatthelicenseisrecognizedinallCanadianprovinces.

Location Partnership For More Information Destination PathwayDurhamCollege,Whitby Durham College OYAP Coordinator Apprenticeship

English:ENG1D/1P/1LCanadian Geography: CGC1D/1PMath:MPM1D/1P/1LScience:SNC1D/1P/1LFrench or Learning Strategies:FSF1D/1P or GLE1OReligion:HRE1O

English:ENG2D/2P/2LMath:MPM2D/2P/2LScience:SNC2D/2P/2LCanadianHistory:CHC2D/2P/2LCareer Studies: GLC2OCivics:CHV2OReligion:HRE2O

English:ENG3U/3C/3EMath:MCR3U/MCF3M/MBF3C/MEL3EReligion:HRF3O/HRT3M

RecommendedTransportation Technology: TTJ3CCooperative Education 2–4credits

English:ENG4U/4C/4EReligion:HRE4O/HRE4MMathematics: MAP4C/MCT4C/MEL4E

RecommendedTransportation Technology: TTJ4C

Required for Semester 2Cooperative Education/OYAP: 4credits

Recommended CreditsIntegratedTechnology:TIJ1OVisualArts:AVI1OPhysical Education: PPL1O

Transportation Technology: TTJ2OVisualArts:AVI2O

Science:SVN3E Mathematics:MAP4CMEL4E/MCT4C

Gotowww.oyap.com/dcdtolearnmoreabouttheOntarioYouthApprenticeshipProgram.

Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipasanAutomotiveServiceTechnician• becomespecializedintheMotivePowerSectorofthistrade• receiveaCertificateofQualificationasanAutomotiveServiceTechnician• pursueskilledtradeeducationandtraining

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Compulsory Credits

Automotive Service Technician

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Colby: Automotive Service

Pathways to Student Success



Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoregisterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1appren-ticeshiptraining.Theyalsoattendtheircooperativeeducationplacementfourdaysaweekandlevel1trainingonedayaweek.SuccessfulstudentswillcompleteaportionoftheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD.

English:ENG1D/1P/1LCanadian Geography: CGC1D/1P/1LMath:MPM1D/1P/1LScience:SNC1D/1P/1LFrench or Learning Strategies:FSF1D/1P or GLE1OReligion:HRE1O/HRE1O

English:ENG2D/2P/2LMath:MPM2D/2P/2LScience:SNC2D/2P/2L/SVN3ECanadianHistory: CHC2D/2P/2LCareer Studies: GLC2OCivics:CHV2OReligion:HRE2O

English:ENG3U/3C/3EMath:MCR3U/MCF3M/ MBF3C/MEL3EReligion:HRT3M/HRF3OCooperative Education 2–4credits

English:ENG4U/4C/4EReligion:HRE4O/HRE4M


Recommended CreditsIntegratedTechnology:TIJ1OVisualArts:AVI1OFoodandNutrition:HFN1O/2OPhysical Education: PPL1O

HealthCare:TPJ2OIndividual&FamilyLiving:HIF2O

Biology:SBI3CWorkingwithInfantsandYoungChildren:HPW3CIntrotoAnthropology,Psychology&Sociology:HSP3C/3URaisingHealthyChildren:HPC3O

Mathematics:MAP4C/MEL4E/MCT4CFamilies in Canada: HHS4C/4UNutritionandHealth:HFA4C/4UWorkingwithSchool-AgeChildren and Adolescents: HDP4C

Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipasaChildDevelopmentPractitioner• earnaChildDevelopmentPractitionerCertificateofApprenticeship• applytocollegeEarlyChildhoodEducationDiplomaprograms

Child Development Practitioner



Heather:CDP

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Cook


English:ENG1D/1P/1LCanadian Geography: CGC1D/1PMath:MPM1D/1P/1LScience:SNC1D/1P/1LFrench or Learning Strategies:FSF1D/1P or GLE1OReligion:HRE1O/HRE1O


English:ENG3U/3C/3EMath:MCR3U/MCF3M/MBF3C/MEL3EReligion:HRF3O/HRT3M

Recommended HospitalityandTourism:TFJ3C/3ECooperative Education: 2–4credits


Recommended HospitalityandTourism:TFJ4C/4E


Recommended CreditsIntegratedTechnology: TIJ1OPhysical Education: PPL1O

Hospitality&Tourism: TFJ2O (Culinary Arts)FoodandNutrition:HFN2O

Chemistry:SCH4C– Year3or4FoodandCulture:HFC3MTravel and Tourism: CGG3O

Mathematics: MAP4C/MEL4E/MCT4CChemistry: SCH4C–Year3or4NutritionandHealth:HFA4C/4U

Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoregisterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1apprentice-ship training. Students receive their Level 1 apprenticeship training delivered by Durham College threedaysaweekandattendtheircooperativeeducationplacementaminimumoftwodaysaweek.SuccessfulstudentswillcompletetheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD.Thistradeisa“Restricted”tradewhichmeansthatapersonperformingthisworkmusthaveeitheraCertificateofQualificationorberegisteredasanapprentice.The“RedSeal”CertificateofQualificationmeansthatthelicenseisrecognizedinallCanadianprovinces.


Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipasaCook&receiveaCertificateofQualification• beginacareerthatwouldprovidestudentswithskillstoworkanywhere

in the world• applytocollegeCulinaryArtsprograms



Casey:Cook



Tyler: Electrical

Electrician

Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoregisterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1apprenticeshiptrain-ing. Students receive their Level 1 apprenticeship training delivered by Durham College two days a weekandattendtheircooperativeeducationplacementaminimumofthreedaysaweek.Success-fulstudentswillcompletetheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD. The trade of Electrician is a Compulsory trade which means that a person performing this workmusthaveeitheraCertificateofQualificationorberegisteredasanapprentice.The“RedSeal”CertificateofQualificationmeansthatthelicenseisrecognizedinallCanadianprovinces.



English:ENG2D/2P/2LMath:MPM2D/2P/2LScience:SNC2D/2P/2LCanadianHistory: CHC2D/2P/2LCareer Studies: GLC2OCivics:CHV2OReligion:HRE2O

English:ENG3U/3C/3EMath:MCR3U/MCF3M/MBF3C/MEL3EReligion:HRF3O/HRT3MPhysics:SPH3U/SPH4C



Recommended Credits Recommended CreditsIntegratedTechnology:TIJ1OPhysical Education: PPL1O

Physics:SPH3UorSPH4CCooperative Education 2–4credits

Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipasanElectrician• receiveaCertificateofQualificationasanElectrician• pursueskilledtradeeducationandtraining


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Ashley,Jesse&Joesph:Carpentry

General Carpenter

Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoregisterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1appren-ticeshiptraining.Thereare2deliverymodelsinDurhamRegion.AtMonsignorJohnPereymaCatholicSecondarySchooltheprogramisdeliveredbyLocal27Carpenters’Unionduring8weeksofin-schooltraining.Studentscompletetheirco-opplacementinMayandJune.Theprogram at Fleming College is delivered in Peterborough. Students attend in-school training for 2daysoftheweekandtheirco-opplacementfor3daysaweek.Successfulstudentswillcom-pletetheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD.The“RedSeal”CertificateofQualificationmeansthatthelicenseisrecognizedinallCanadianprovinces.

Location Partnership For More Information Destination PathwayMonsignor John Pereyma CSS,

Oshawa Fleming CollegeLocal 27

Fleming CollegeOYAP Coordinator Apprenticeship

English:ENG1D/1PCanadian Geography: CGC1D/1P/1LMath:MPM1D/1P/1LScience:SNC1D/1P/1LFrench or Learning Strategies:FSF1D/1P or GLE1OReligion:HRE1O


English:ENG3U/3C/3EMath:MCR3U/MCF3M/MBF3C/MEL3EReligion:HRF3O/HRT3MFPhysics:SPH3U/SPH4C

Recommended Construction Engineering Technology: TCJ3CCooperative Education: 2–4credits

English:ENG4U/4C/4EReligion:HRE4O/HRE4MMathematics:MCT4C/MAP4C/MCT4C/MEL4E


Recommended CreditsIntegratedTechnology:TIJ1OPhysical Education: PPL1O

Construction Technology: TCJ2O

Technological Design: TDJ3MConstruction Engineering Technology: TCJ3C

Physics:SPH4CConstruction Engineering Technology: TCJ4C

Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipintheConstructionTradesSector• receiveaCertificateofQualificationinGeneralCarpentry• pursueskilledtradeeducation




Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoregisterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1apprenticeshiptrain-ing. Students attend Central Collegiate to receive their Level 1 apprenticeship training and attend theircooperativeeducationplacementthreedaysaweek.Successfulstudentswillhavetheoppor-tunitytocompletetheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD.TheHairstylisttradeisaRestrictedtradewhichmeansthatapersonperformingthisworkmusthaveeitheraCertificateofQualificationorberegisteredasanapprentice.The“RedSeal”Certifi-cateofQualificationmeansthatthelicenseisrecognizedinallCanadianprovinces.

Hairstylist

Location Partnership For More Information Destination PathwayOshawa Central

CollegiateInstituteDurham District School Board OYAP Coordinator Apprenticeship

Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipasaHairstylist• receiveaCertificateofQualificationasaHairstylist• pursueskilledtradeeducationandtraining



English:ENG3U/3C/3EMath:MCR3U/MCF3M/ MBF3C/MEL3EReligion:HRF3O/HRT3M

Recommended Cooperative Education: 2–4credits



Recommended CreditsIntegratedTechnology:TIJ1OComprehensive Arts: AVI10Physical Education: PPL1O

HealthCare:TPJ2OMedia Arts: ASM3M VisualArts:AVI3O

Biology/Science: SBI3C/SVN3EChemistry:SCH4C- Year3or4UnderstandingFashion:HNC3CHairstylingandEsthetics:TXJ3E

Math:MAP4CChemistry:SCH4C- Year3or4


Adriana:Hairstylist

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IndustrialMechanicMillwright

Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoreg-isterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1apprenticeshiptraining. Students receive their Level 1 apprenticeship training delivered by Durham College two daysaweekandattendtheircooperativeeducationplacementaminimumofthreedaysaweek.SuccessfulstudentswillcompletetheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD.ThetradeofIMMisaCompulsorytradewhichmeansthatapersonperformingthisworkmusthaveeitheraCertificateofQualificationorberegisteredasanapprentice.The“RedSeal”CertificateofQualificationmeansthatthelicenseisrecognizedinallCanadianprovinces.


English:ENG1D/1P/1LCanadian Geography:CGC1D/1PMath:MPM1D/1P/1LScience:SNC1D/1P/1LFrench or LearningStrategies:FSF1D/1Por GLE 1OReligion:HRE1O



English:ENG4U/4C/4EReligion:HRE4O/HRE4MMathematics:MAP4C/MCT4C/MEL4E

Required for Semester 2CooperativeEducation/OYAP:4credits

Recommended CreditsIntegratedTechnology:TIJ1OPhysical Education: PPL 1O

Physics:SPH3UorSPH4CCooperative Education 2–4credits

Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipasanIndustrialMechanicMillwright• receiveaCertificateofQualificationasanIndustrialMechanicMillwright• pursueskilledtradeeducationandtraining


Patrick:IMM



Aaron,Luke,andDCDSBFacilitiesStaff

Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoregisterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1apprenticeshiptraining. Students receive their Level 1 apprenticeship training delivered by Durham College two daysaweekandattendtheircooperativeeducationplacementthreedaysaweek.SuccessfulstudentswillcompletetheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD. The trade of Plumber is a Compulsory trade which means that a person performing this workmusthaveeitheraCertificateofQualificationorberegisteredasanapprentice.The“RedSeal”CertificateofQualificationmeansthatthelicenseisrecognizedinallCanadianprovinces.

Plumber


Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipasaPlumber• receiveaCertificateofQualificationasaPlumber• pursueskilledtradeeducationandtraining


English:ENG1D/1P/1LCanadian Geography: CGC1D/1PMath:MPM1D/1P/1LScience:SNC1D/1P/1LFrench or Learning Strategies:FSF1D/1P or GLE1OReligion:HRE1O/HRE1OF


English:ENG3U/3C/3EMath:MCR3U/MCF3M/MBF3C/MEL3EReligion:HRF3O/HRT3MPhysics:SPH3U/SPH4C

Recommended Cooperative Education 2–4credits

English:ENG4U/4C/4EReligion:HRE4O/HRE4MMathematics:MAP4C/MCT4C/MEL4E

Required for Semester 2 Cooperative Education/OYAP: 4credits


Manufacturing Technology: TMJ2O

Manufacturing Technology: TMJ3C


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Welder

Profile of the ProgramInAcceleratedOYAP,studentsenrolledincooperativeeducationwillhavetheopportunitytoregisterasanapprentice,earnhighschoolcreditsandcompletepartorallofLevel1apprenticeshiptraining.StudentsattendDurhamCollegetwodaysaweekandattendtheircooperativeeducationplacementthreedaysaweek.SuccessfulstudentswillcompletetheirLevel1apprenticeshiptrainingandreceivetheirfinalcreditstowardOSSD.The“RedSeal”CertificateofQualificationmeansthatthelicenseisrecognizedinallCanadianprovinces.



English:ENG2D/2P/2LMath:MPM2D/2P/2LScience:SNC2D/2P/2LCanadianHistory:CHC2D/2P/2LCareer Studies: GLC2O Civics:CHV2OReligion:HRE2O


Recommended Cooperative Education 2–4credits


Required for Semester 2 Cooperative Education/OYAP: 4credits


Manufacturing Technology: TMJ2OVisualArt:AVI2O


Mathematics:MAP4C/MCT4C/MEL4EManufacturing Technology: TMJ4C

Exit Pathway.Upongraduationfromhighschool,studentsmay:• continueanapprenticeshipasaWelder• receiveaCertificateofQualificationasaWelder• pursueskilledtradeeducationandtraining



ExperientialLearning—DevelopingWorkplaceSkills

Janae Optometry

OYAPCook

KimberelyAnimal Care Coop

NicolePhysiotherapy

Michael and BradleyGrocery Retail

AdamRetail

Kierstyn Electrical

Kieran Music Retail

OYAPGeneral Carpenter

BrendanSt Isaac Jogues Parish

Mikhail Retail

Zack Automotive


Dual Credit courses and programs are intended to assist secondary students in the completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and successful transition to college and apprenticeship programs. Stu-dentsenrolinafirstyearcollegecourseanduponsuccessfulcompletionearnbothacollegecreditandahigh school credit. The primary focus of dual credits is to assist those students who are facing challenges in completing their graduation requirements. Dual Credit programs and courses are also funded for students in SpecialistHighSkillsMajorPrograms(SHSM)andOntarioYouthApprenticeshipPrograms(OYAP).

Dualcreditcoursesareofferedintwodeliverymodels:

College-delivered dual credits:Studentstraveltothecollegeandtakeacollegecourseoncampus.

Examples of College-delivered dual credit courses:

COLLEGE AND COURSE NAME SCHOOLS INVOLVED

Centre for Success: CFS is a dual credit program located on the campusofDurhamCollege.Thisprogramoffersselectedstudentsthe opportunity to complete their high school graduation requirements whilealsotakingacollegecourse.

All schools

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program: DurhamCollegeoffersLevel1ApprenticeshipTraininginavarietyofskilledtradesthatincludesAutomotiveServiceTechnician,ChildDevelopmentPractitioner,Cook,Electrician,IndustrialMechanicMillwright,PlumberandWelder.

All schools

Team-taught dual credits: Inthismodel,thecollegeprofessorandthehighschoolteacherteamteachahighschoolcourseandafirstyearcollegecourse.Thereissignificantoverlapinthecurriculumexpectations in the two courses. The expectations are aligned and both teachers determine the sequence ofinstructionandtheassessmentandevaluationpractices.Ifsuccessful,studentsearnbothahighschool credit and a college credit.Examples of team-taught dual credit courses:

COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COURSE NAMES

SCHOOLS INVOLVED

Durham: ASM3O/DigitalPhotography1 ArchbishopDenisO’ConnorCHS

Durham: HPS3C/IntroductionToPshychology Archbishop Anthony Meagher CCEC

Durham:HPW3C/LivingandWorkingwithChildren Monsignor John Pereyma CSS

Loyalist: TXJ4E/NailTechnology1 MonsignorPaulDwyerCHS

Durham:BMI3C/Marketing1 All Saints CSS

Durham: SBI3C/Biology1 NotreDameCSS

Durham:TTJ3C/BasicAutomotiveSkills St. Mary CSS

Fleming: TCC3E/IntrotoMechanicalTrades Monsignor John Pereyma CSS

Dual credit opportunities vary from year to year so students are encouraged tospeakwithamemberoftheguidancedepartmenttoexploretheseoptions. Dual credit information can also be found at earndualcredits.ca

Dual Credit Programs (School-College-WorkInitiative)

Durham Catholic District School Board l Learning & Living in Faith l www.dcdsb.ca32 Durham Catholic District School Board l Learning & Living in Faith l www.dcdsb.ca32

Overview

Student Success is about meeting the individual learn-

ing needs of each and every student. Schools are providing students with more opportunities to cus-tomizetheirhighschoolexperienceandbuildontheirstrengths and interests through a variety of new and enhanced learning options. One of those options is theSpecialistHighSkillsMajor.

ASHSMisaministry-approvedspecializedprogramthat allows students to focus their learning on a spe-cificeconomicsectorwhilemeetingtherequirementsof the Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma (OSSD).SHSM’salsoassiststudentsintheirtransitionfrom secondary school to:

• apprenticeshiptrainingor

• collegeor

• universityor

• workplace

ASpecialistHighSkillsMajorprogramenablesstudentstogainsector-specificskillsandknowledgeinthecontextofengaging,career-relatedlearningenviron-ments and helps them focus on graduation and on pursuing their post-secondary goals.

What is required for a SHSM?

EverySHSMmustincludethefollowingfivecomponents,which are outlined in detail in individual guides for each sector:

• abundleof8–10Grade11andGrade12creditsthat includes:

• 4majorcreditsthatprovidesector-specificknowledgeandskills

• 2–4otherrequiredcreditsfromtheOntariocurriculum,inwhichsomeexpectationsaremetthroughlearningactivitiescontextualizedto the sector

• 2cooperativeeducationcreditsthatprovideauthenticlearningexperiencesinaworkplacesetting,enablingstudentstorefine,extend,andpracticesector-specificknowledgeandskills

• sector-recognizedcertificationsand/or training courses

• experientiallearningandcareerexploration activities within the sector

• “reachahead”experiencesconnectedwiththestudent’schosenpost-secondarypathway

• developmentofEssentialSkillsandworkhabitsrequired in the sector and the use of the Ontario SkillsPassport(OSP)forpurposesofdocumentation

Since the introduction of Specialist High Skills Major programs, the number of Ontario students enrolled has grown from 600 in 2006-07 to 50,000 in 2017-18.

SpecialistHighSkillsMajor(SHSM)

www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/SHSM.asp

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• Non-Profit• Transportation


Advantages of a SHSMPursuingaSHSMenablesstudentsto:• discovertherelationshipbetweenschool

and careers• customizetheirsecondaryschooleducationto

suitspecificinterestsandtalents• hearandseefirsthandwhatacareerinthesector

feelsandlookslike• developspecializedknowledgeandskillsthat

are valued by the sector and post-secondary educational institutions

• earncreditsthatarerecognizedbythesectorand post-secondary educational institutions

• gainsector-specific,industry-recognizedandcareer-relevantcertificationsandtraining

• developEssentialSkillsandworkhabitsthatare valued by the sector and recorded using the toolsintheOntarioSkillsPassport(OSP)

• identify,exploreandrefinecareergoalsandmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheirpost- secondary destination

• remainflexible,withtheoptiontoshiftbetweenpathways,shouldtheirgoalsandplanschange

• gainconfidencetheirabilitytosucceed• networkwithpost-secondaryinstitutions,local

industries and businesses• opendoorsforsummerjobsandfuture

employment opportunities

How is a SHSM Recognized?StudentswhosuccessfullycompleteaSHSMreceive:• anOntarioSecondarySchoolDiploma(OSSD)

with an embossed red seal indicating “Specialist HighSkillsMajor”

• aSHSMRecorddocumentinghis/herachievement• formalrecognitiononhis/herOntario

Student Transcript

Applying for a SHSMPlease contact your Guidance Department for moreinformationabouttheSHSMprogramsinyour high schools.

ForadditionalinformationonSHSM’s,visit: www.ontario.ca/shsm

Current SHSM Programs(asofNovember2017)Please see your Guidance department for an updatedlistofSHSMprogramsinyourschool.

All Saints Catholic Secondary School• ArtsandCulture•HealthandWellness• Business

Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School• Arts and Culture • Business • HospitalityandTourism• Transportation

Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School • HealthandWellness• Non-Profit

Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School • Business • Non-Profit• Sports

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School • ArtsandCulture•Non-Profit• Construction•Sports• HospitalityandTourism•Transportation

Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School• HealthandWellness• Construction• HospitalityandTourism

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School• ArtsandCulture•Non-Profit• Business•Transportation

•Construction

•ArtsandCulture


Excerptbelowtakenfrom“SHSM:PolicyandImplementationGuide”at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/5_ArtsCulture.pdf

All Saints Catholic Secondary SchoolFather Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary SchoolMonsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High SchoolSt. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolNotre Dame Catholic Secondary School

Profile of the Arts and Culture Sector

AccordingtotheCanadaCouncilfortheArts,artsandculture are essential elements in the new global econ-omy – not only for their entertainment value but also for theskillstheydevelopinindividuals.(1)Forexample,anartseducationchallengespeopletothinkcriticallyandtosolveproblemscreatively–skillsthatarenowinhighdemand.Duringthe1990’s,theculturesectorlabourforcegrewby31percent,comparedtoagrowthrateof20percentforCanada’slabourforceasawhole.

TheSHSM–ArtsandCultureenablesstudentstobuildafoundationofsector-focusedknowledgeandskillsbeforegraduatingandenteringapprenticeshiptraining,college,university,oranentry-levelpositionintheworkplace.

Arts and Culture

1CanadaCouncilfortheArts,“Artsandculturalactivitiesareattheheartofcommunities”.


Excerptbelowtakenfrom“SHSM:PolicyandImplementationGuide”at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/7_Business.pdf

All Saints Catholic Secondary SchoolFather Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary SchoolNotre Dame Catholic Secondary SchoolSt. Mary Catholic Secondary School

Profile of the Business Sector

In2006,overathirdofCanada’sworkforceofapproximately14.5millionpeoplewasemployedinthefieldsoftradeandcommerce,financeandinsur-ance,administrationandsupport,andrealestateandleasing.(1)Thebusinesssector,thecentralpillarofCanada’seconomy,isburstingwithopportunities,frompositionsasaccountantsandclerkstoadmin-istrators and retailers.

Becauseofglobalizationandnewtechnology,thebusinesssectoralsooffersopportunitiestoyoungentrepreneurstoaimattheinternationalmarket.Aslongasthereiscommerce,qualifiedandknowl-edgeableworkersinbusinesswillfindprospectseitherinoneofCanada’sprosperingcompaniesoras an entrepreneur in one of their own.

TheSHSM–Businessenablesstudentstobuildafoundationofsector-focusedknowledgeandskillsbefore graduating and entering apprenticeship train-ing,college,university,oranentry-levelpositionintheworkplace.

Business

1StatisticsCanada,Employment,EarningsandHours,May2007.


Excerptbelowtakenfrom“SHSM:PolicyandImplementationGuide”at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/8_Construction.pdf

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High SchoolMonsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School

Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School

Profile of the Construction Sector

AccordingtotheOntarioConstructionSecretariat, theconstructionindustryisoneofOntario’slargestemployers. The Construction Sector Council has created aprovince-by-province,trade-by-tradelabourmarketforecastforthenextnineyears.InOntario,itisesti-matedthat60,000workerswillberequiredtoreplacethoseretiring,whowilltakeessentialtechnical,supervi-sory,andmanagementskillswiththem.Furthermore,anadditional75,000workerswillbeneededtofillpositionsrelatedtonewconstructionbetween2009and2017.(1)

Therearefourcategoriesofworkintheconstructionindustry.Eachrequirestheuseofdifferentequipmentandworkerswithavarietyofskills.Dependingonthecareerchosen,agraduatecouldworkinanyorallofthese categories:

• newhomebuildingandrenovation,including building,remodelling,orrenovatinghousesandapartment buildings

• heavyindustrialconstruction,includingbuildingindustrialfacilitiessuchascement,automotive,chemical,orpowerplants,refineries,and oil-sands installations

• institutionalandcommercialconstruction,includingbuilding commercial and institutional buildings and structuressuchasstadiums,schools,hospitals,grainelevators,andswimmingpools

• civilengineeringconstruction,includingengineer-ingprojectssuchashighways,dams,waterandsewerlines,powerandcommunicationlines,andbridges.

TheSHSM–Constructionenablesstudentstobuildafoundationofsector-focusedknowledgeandskillsbeforeenteringapprenticeshiptraining,college,univer-sity,oranentry-levelpositionintheworkplace.

Construction

1ConstructionSectorCouncil,CareersinConstruction,www.careersinconstruction.ca


Excerptbelowtakenfrom“SHSM:PolicyandImplementationGuide”at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/12_Health.pdf

All Saints Catholic Secondary School

Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High SchoolMonsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School

Profile of the Health and Wellness Sector

Kinesiologist,childcareworker,audiologist,fitnessinstructor,doctor,nurse,physiotherapist,youthcareworker,hospitalporter,andmedicaltechnicianarejustsomeofthenumerousandvariedoccupationsin the health and wellness sector.

Thissectornotonlyhasawidevarietyofcareers,butalsoissignificantforthenumberofworkersitemploys.AccordingtoCanada’sHealthCareSys-tem,publishedbyHealthCanadain2005,“approxi-mately1.6millionpeopleworkinhealthcareandsocial services in Canada”. (1) The same publication statesthatthisfiguremakesthissector“thenation’sthird largest employer after manufacturing and the retail trade.”

The demand for health and wellness professionals will only increase. One reason is that a large number of employees in the sector are nearing retirement age. A surveyconductedin2002foundthat“12%ofthetotalnumberof[Ontario’s]healthcareprofessionals…areovertheageof55.”(2)Inaddition,asourpopulationages,thedemandsonthehealthcaresectorwillrise.

TheSHSM–HealthandWellnessenablesstudentstobuildafoundationofsector-focusedknowledgeandskillsbeforegraduatingandenteringappren-ticeshiptraining,college,university,oranentry-levelpositionintheworkplace.Dependingonlocalcircumstances,thisSHSMmaybedesignedtohaveaparticularfocus–forexample,onhealthcare,fit-ness,orchildcareandfamilyservices.

HealthandWellness

1HealthCanada,Canada’sHealthCareSystem.2MEDIAFORCEHelpdesk,TheOntarioHealthCareLabourMarket.


Excerptbelowtakenfrom“SHSM:PolicyandImplementationGuide”at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/14_Hospitality.pdf

Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary SchoolMonsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High SchoolMonsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School

Profile of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector

The tourism industry presents many advantages for employeesbecauseitoffersaselectionofwellover400occupations.Tourismjobsalsotendtoprovideplentyofopportunitiesforadvancement,widelytrans-ferableskills,andongoingtraining.(1)

Thetourismindustryisdividedintofivesub-sectors:

•hospitalityandtourism

•accommodation

•foodandbeverageservices

•recreation

•travelservices

Tourism industries are an important employment sectorinCanada.In2009,thissectoraccountedfor1.6millionjobs,representing9.4percentofthe17.1millionjobsinCanada.(2)Betweennowand2025,spending on tourism goods and services in Canada is expectedtogrowto$201billion,anditisestimatedthat219,000tourismjobswillgounfilleddueinparttodecliningbirthratesandanagingworkforce.(3)

TheSHSM–HospitalityandTourismenablesstudentstobuildafoundationofsector-focusedknowledgeandskillsbeforegraduatingandenteringapprenticeshiptraining,college,university,oranentry-levelpositionintheworkplace.

HospitalityandTourism

1 Discover Tourism.2StatisticsCanada,Tourismsatelliteaccount:Humanresourcemodule,2009,www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quoti-dien/100528/dq100528d-eng.htm.3CanadianTourismHumanResourceCouncil,FastFacts:TotalTourismSectorEmployment(2006).


Non-profitExcerptbelowtakenfrom“SHSM:PolicyandImplementationGuide”at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/19_NonProfit.pdf

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High SchoolSt. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolArchbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High SchoolAll Saints Catholic Secondary School

Profile of the Non-Profit Sector

Thenon-profitsectoroffersarangeofcareersthataredynamic,engaging,andrewarding.Whetherinthefieldsofart,culture,education,theenvironment,informationtechnology,heathcare,socialdevelop-ment,orsport,countlesscareerpathsareavailableforpeoplewhosharethesector’scommonvisiontomakeadifference.(1)

Asurveyconductedin2003bytheHRCouncilfortheNonprofitSectorfoundthatnearly1.2millionpeopleinCanadaperformpaidworkfornon-profitorganizations.Thistranslatesintomorethan7percentoftheCanadianworkforce.(2)

Thesector’semployersincludesome69,000non-profitorganizationsnationwide.Theyareactiveinavarietyofareas—healthandsocialservices,religion,developmentandhousing,artsandculture,sports

andrecreation,theenvironment,educationandresearch,fundraising,andlaw,advocacy,andpoli-tics—both in Canada and internationally. (3)

TheSHSM–Non-profitenablesstudentstobuildafoundationofsector-focusedknowledgeandskillsbeforegraduatingandenteringapprenticeshiptraining,college,university,orapositionintheworkplace.Studentswilldevelopskillsintheareasofproblemsolving,analysis,communication,cooperation,ethi-calvalues,consciousness,andcitizenship.

1HRCouncilfortheNonprofitSector,GovernmentofCanada’sSectorCouncilProgram,hrcouncil.ca/home.cfm.2HRCouncilfortheNonprofitSector,GovernmentofCanada’sSectorCouncilProgram,hrcouncil.ca/home.cfm.3HRCouncilfortheNonprofitSector,GovernmentofCanada’sSectorCouncilProgram,hrcouncil.ca/home.cfm.


Excerptbelowtakenfrom“SHSM:PolicyandImplementationGuide”at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/20_Sports.pdf

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High SchoolNotre Dame Catholic Secondary School

Profile of the Sports Sector

Canada’ssportsindustryisgrowing.Dozensofcitiesnow have professional sports teams and franchises. InOntario,thereareover25professionalteams(1)insportsrangingfromhockeytolacrossetosoccer.TheCanadian sports sector generates around $8 billion a year,accordingtotheCanadaFoundationforInnova-tion. (2) Over half of all Canadian children are involved inorganizedsports,and57percentofparentsareinvolvedinsomewaywithsports,asparticipants,spectators,coaches,referees,sportsadministratorsororganizers,ormembersofsportsorganizations.(3)

The number of adult Canadians involved in amateur sportasspectatorsreached9.2millionin2005.A1997surveyreportedthat59,300Canadianswereemployedascoaches,trainers,refereesandath-letes.(4)AlmostoneinfiveCanadiansaged15andolderreportedbelongingtoaclub,alocalcommunityleague,oralocalorregionalamateursportorganiza-tion.(5)Wholesectionsofnewspapersarededicatedtosportnews,andmanyradioandtelevisionstationsdevote their programming to sports. Sports tourism producesrevenuesandemployment—almost8,000

jobsin2007.(6)Ina10-yearlabourmarketforecast,HumanResourcesandSkillsDevelopmentCanadastatedthat“thereis…asignificantscopefornewjobseekerswithregardtooccupationsinart,culture,recreationandsport,especiallyannouncersandotherperformers,andathletes,coaches,refereesandrecre-ation leaders”. (7)

TheSHSM–Sportsenablesstudentstobuildafoundationofsector-focusedknowledgeandskillsbefore graduating and entering apprenticeship train-ing,college,university,oranentry-levelpositionintheworkplace.Dependingonlocalcircumstances,thisSHSMmaybedesignedtohaveaparticularfocus—forexample,competitiveandrecreationalsports,sportsmanagement,orsportsmediaandbroadcasting.

1ListofprofessionalsportsteamsinOntario,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki. 2CanadaFoundationforInnovation. 3StatisticsCanada,Kids’sports,www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-008-x/2008001/article/10573-eng.pdf. 4CanadianHeritage,OrganizationofSportinCanada:TheCanadianSportSystem. 5StatisticsCanada,SportParticipationinCanada,2005,www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-595-m/81-595-m2008060-eng.pdf. 6CanadaFoundationforInnovation,SportyBusiness. 7HumanResourcesandSkillsDevelopmentCanada,“LookingAhead:ATen-YearOutlookfortheCanadianLabourMar-ket,2004-2013–October2004,Chapter2:LabourMarketOutlook”.

Sports


Excerptbelowtakenfrom“SHSM:PolicyandImplementationGuide”at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/21_Transportation.pdf

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High SchoolSt. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolFather Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School

Profile of the Transportation Sector

Transportationaffectsourlivesinamultitudeofways.Wedrivecarsforeverydaypurposes,usemasstransittocommutetowork,andtakeflightsandcruises on holidays. Transportation systems move rawmaterialstomanufacturersandfinishedproductstoconsumers—locally,nationally,andglobally.

Inadditiontobeingessentialtoourdailylives,transportation and transportation systems are an important area of employment in our economy. TransportCanada’sTransportationinCanada2008reportsthattheindustryprovidedworkforapproxi-mately900,000peoplein2008andthatemploymentinthissectorhasgrownsteadilysince2000,reflect-ingahighdemandforqualifiedpersonnel.(1)

TheSHSM–Transportationprovidesstudentswitha strong foundation for a wide variety of careers in thetransportationsector,fromthosefocusingontheservice,repair,andmodificationofvehiclesandvehiclesystemstothoserelatedtotheorganizationand management of transportation services and mass-transit systems. Depending on local circum-stances,thisSHSMmaybedesignedtohaveaparticular focus.

1TransportCanada,TransportationinCanada2008,AnOverview,Addendum.

Transportation


French as a Second Language Programs

TherearethreetypesofFSLprogramsofferedtostudents in the Durham Catholic District School Board: CoreFrench,ExtendedFrenchandFrenchImmersion.

Core French is a mandatory program in Ontario from Grades4through8forallstudentsinEnglish-Lan-guageelementaryschools,withstudentreceiving40minutes of daily instruction in French. By the end of Grade8,studentswillhaveaccumulatedaminimumof600hoursofFrenchinstruction.Atthesecond-arylevel,oneFrenchcreditiscompulsoryforhighschoolgraduation.InGrades9and10,studentsmaychoose between applied and academic courses. Stu-dents are encouraged to pursue French courses until Grade12,openingtheirPathwayoptionsandprovid-ingacompetitiveedgeinthejobmarket.

ExtendedFrenchandFrenchImmersionarealsoprogramsofferedtoourstudents.OurFrenchIm-mersion program allows students to begin in Grade 1,with90%oftheirdailyinstructioninFrench,by

Grade4theEnglishLanguagestudyisintroducedandthebreakdownbetweenEnglishandFrenchsubjectsofinstructionis50%/50%.ExtendedFrenchstudentsaremovingthroughthesystem,eventhoughourentrypointofGrade4hasbeenphasedout.BytheendofGrade8,ourstudentsintheFrenchImmersionprogramwillhaveaccumu-latedover5000hoursofFrenchinstruction,whereasour students in the Extended French program will haveaccumulated2625hoursofFrenchinstruction.

Students who are enrolled in Extended French may continue their secondary studies at one of our three Secondarysites,FatherLeoJ.AustinCatholicSecondarySchoolinWhitby,NotreDameCatholicSecondarySchoolinAjax,andSt.MaryCatholicSecondarySchoolinPickering.Tocompletetheirprogramatthesecondarylevel,studentsmustcom-plete10coursesinFrenchtograduate(withsomeoptionalcoursesoffered).ThechartbelowoutlinesthecoursesofferedinourExtendedFrenchprogram.

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12Religion Religion Les grandes religions du

monde(WorldReligions)

Français Français Français Français

Géographie Histoire

Éducation physique

Optionalcourses:Citoyennetéetcarrières(CivicsandCareers),ReligionGrade12,ReligionthroughtheArts,Drama


What AP Programs* are available?

Program Grades School

Biology 11-12 11-12

All Saints CSS NotreDameCSS

Chemistry 11-12 NotreDameCSS

English 9-12 12 9-12

All Saints CSS NotreDameCSS St. Mary CSS

French 12 NotreDameCSS

History 11-12 12

All Saints CSS NotreDameCSS

Mathematics 9-12 11-12 10-12 9-12

All Saints CSS Fr. Leo J. Austin CSS NotreDameCSS St. Mary CSS

Physics 11-12 NotreDameCSS

Science 10 NotreDameCSS

Studio Art 12 All Saints CSS

Overview: Why take AP courses?ThroughAPcourses,thestudentisopentoarealmofknowledgethatmightotherwiseremainunex-ploredinhighschool.BytakingAPexams,theopportunity exists to earn credit or advanced stand-ingatmanyCanadianandAmericanUniversities.

APcoursesassistingaininga‘headstart’inuniver-sitypreparationbyimprovingskillssuchascriticalthinkingandproblem-solving.Necessarystudyhabits are also developed in order to be successful withtherigorouscoursework.

APsubjectsarestudiedingreaterdepthanddetail.Asaresult,studentsdevelopresponsibilityfortheirown learning and develop greater reasoning and analyticalskills.

StudentProfile:Studentswhoconsiderapplyingtothe AP program possess the following character-istics:highlevelofacademicachievement(Level4or80%+)inabroadarrayofsubjects;independent,self-directed learners; ability to process information quickly;intellectualcuriosity;responsibilityfortheirown learning.

Advanced Placement (AP)

*These AP courses will run provided there issufficientenrolment.

“Reach up as far as you can, and God will reach down all the way.” Author Unknown

e-Learninge-Learning courses are run entirely online and accessed through the internet using the Ministry ofEducation’sapprovedLearningManagementSystem,Desire2Learn.Thistypeofcoursegivesstudentstheflexibilitytocustomizetheirlearningplantofittheireducationalgoalsandprovidesthem

with more opportunities to succeed. Because of a sharingarrangementwithseveralCatholicBoards,students in an online course might discover that their teacher is located anywhere in Ontario and their onlineclassmatesarefrommanydifferentOntariolocations. Secondary eLearning courses are avail-able for both day school and summer school. For alistofwhatiscurrentlyoffered,checkwithyourschool Guidance department.

Blended Learning allows for the combination of face-to-face learning and online learning. Students inKindergartentoGrade12canaccessonlineresourcesprovidedbyeLearningOntario,throughDesire2Learn,withthedailysupportoftheirclass-room teacher.

“TheCatholicvisionofthelearneris—aself-directed,responsible,lifelonglearnerwhodevelopsanddem-onstrates their God-given potential.” Educating the Soul,InstituteforCatholicEducation,pg.15.

e-Learning


Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre

ArchbishopAnthonyMeagherCCECoffersprogrammingforstudentsfromKindergartentoAdulthood.Highschoolprogramsincludecreditcoursesinsummerschool,nightschooland(dayschoolforstudents18+).TherearenumerousInternationalLanguageprogramsofferingcreditandnon-creditoptions.ClassesareavailableforflexibilitythrougheLearning.Non-creditprogramsinclude“HeadStart”andGrade7/8remediallanguageartsand mathematics programs to help students transition into Grade 9. Transition programs after high school are availabletohelpstudentsexploreoptionsandupgradeliteracyandnumeracyskills.Experientiallearningintheformofcooperativeeducationandspecializedpathwaysprogramsarealsoavailabletosupportstudentsintheapprenticeship,college,communityliving,universityandworkplacepathways.Gotowww.con-ed.caorcalltheOshawaCampusat905-438-0570ortheAjaxCampusat905-683-7713formoreinformation.

Specialized Pathways Programs for Secondary Students include:

Interdisciplinary Course for AthletesThis course is designed for elite student athletes who are participating in an athletic endeavor and wish to obtainanNCAAscholarship.TheywillearnanInterdis-ciplinarycreditIDP3O1orIDP4O1preparingthemforthe Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test(ACT).Call905-438-0570formoredetails.

Free International Language ProgramsTheprogramisofferedonSaturdaymorningsfrom9:30a.m.–12:00noonandrunsfromSeptembertoMay.Currently,fourteendifferentlanguagesarebeingofferedinsixdifferentschoolswhichspanfromPicker-ing to Oshawa. This program is designed for elementary

schoolagelearnersfromJuniorKindergartentoGrade8.Itprovidestheopportunityforlearnerstospeak,listen,read and write an international language and at the same time learn about the culture and heritage associ-atedwiththatlanguage.Knowledgeofasecondandthirdlanguagestrengthensfirstlanguageskills.Italsohelpsstudents understand the role of language and culture in society and to appreciate the value of other languages and cultures. The program promotes and advocates for multilingualism,recognizesopportunitiesforlearnerstoenhance career options and expand global perspectives. Thisprogramalsobeingofferedinthesummerduringthemonth of July on Monday to Friday.

“Learning Skills for Life”


InternationalLanguageshelplearnerstodeveloptheir understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.Creditcoursesareofferedindifferentlevelsto prepare students to study that language at the postsecondary level. These courses are opened to secondary school students and adults. Program runs on Saturday mornings during the school year from September to May.

Forfurtherinformation,pleasecontactAjaxCampusat905-683-7713.

Post-Secondary Pathway Program for Adults with ExceptionalitiesPrograms are available for young adults with exceptionalneedswhohavefinishedsecondaryschool. This non-credit training will upgrade func-tionallivingandvocationalskillsaswellasprovidegeneralinterestandsocializationopportunities.Variousprogramswillinvolvesafetyawareness,culinaryskills,recreation,technology,officeskills,cardetailing,andotherreal-lifeexperiences.Adultswill enhance their full potential to live in a supported group/homeenvironmentandwherepossibleworkorvolunteerintheworkplaceasa21st century citizen.

Literacy Skills & Adult Upgrading (Non- Credit)FREEdayclassesinOshawaandAjaxcanHELPstudents19years+improveorrefreshskillsinWriting,Spelling,Reading,MathandKeyboarding.IfyouarefinishingHighSchool,andyouwanttolearn...weoffer:smallfriendlyclasses,continuousintake,confidencebuilding,workatyourownpace,stress-free,part-timeorfull-timeClasses,individualprogramming,academicupgradingforhighschool,creditprep,PSWliteracy,college,workforceandpre-apprenticeship preparation.

Funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and SkillsDevelopment.

Dual Credit Program TheDualCreditProgramoffersstudentstheabilityto receive a credit toward their high school diploma and one credit counted toward a college diploma. AtArchbishopAnthonyMeagher,theAdvancedLearningStrategies:SkillsforSuccessafterSecond-arySchoolisbeingofferedforhighschoolcreditinconjunctionwithCollegeSuccessandStudySkillsforcollegecredit.Studentsbenefitbygettingaglimpseofwhatcollegeislikeandlearnaboutthepathwaysavailable to them upon completion of the dual credit program.


Head StartThis high school preparation program is for Grade 8 students who are transitioning into Grade 9. Students will attend a four-day program in August which will review Grade 8 Mathematics and English and preview some of the Grade 9 curriculum in Mathematics and English. Stu-dentswillalsolearnstudyskillsandtimemanagementtohelp them succeed in high school. Students must register for this program with their current Grade 8 school.

Why Attend High School Head Start?YoushouldconsiderattendingHighSchoolHeadStartin order to:• getachancetoreviewimportantMathand

Englishskills• geta‘headstart’inGrade9Mathand

English curriculum• learnimportantstudyandtimemanagementskills• meetnewfriends

After School Homework HelpAn after-school literacy and numeracy program is availableforstudentstakingGrade9and10courses.Qualifiedteachersandpeertutorsareavailableforextrasupportwithhomework,preparationforexams,researchandotheracademic-relatedactivities.(Inmanyschools,thisprogramiscalledS3–StudentsStriving for Success).

Free On-line Homework Help in Mathematics

What?HomeworkHelpisafreeonlineMathtutoringservice.Thetutors are actual math teachers located across Ontario.

Where?www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org

When?StudentsmayaskquestionsfromSundaytoThursday,5:30to9:30p.m.

Otherresources(BestSessions,Tutorials,Listen&Learn,Glossary,Locker,Calculator)areavailable24/7.

Who?AllGrade7to10studentscanregisterwiththeirOntarioEducationNumber(OEN)anddateofbirth.StudentscanfindtheirOENontheirreportcardorstatus sheet.

Who Else?Parents and teachers can register as guests.

Allresourcesareavailabletothem.However,onlyreg-isteredstudentsmayaskquestionsofthetutors.

Questions?E-mail:[email protected]’smath teacher.

Transition Programs

Alternative Education provides students who require analternatesetting,programandteachingstrategiesopportunities to:• preparefortransitionstoandfromsecondaryand

post-secondary educational sites• createasenseofcommunity,belonging,and

“reconnecting” through faith-based Catholic RestorativePracticemodel

Alternative Education sites provide students with:• Smallpupil/teacherratio• Technologysupport(e.g.laptops,elearning)• Outreachopportunities• Non-academicsupports• Flexibleschedule

Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Secondary School Alternative Education

“MyexperienceattheCentreforSuccesshasbeenamazing.Wehavealotoffreedom,andIlikethatwearegivenalotofchoice.” –Samuel,CentreforSuccess,Oshawa“Thisisagoodexperiencebecauseyouaretreatedlikeanadult,thereisalotoftimetofinishwork,andextrahelpandresourcesareavailable.” –Daniella,CentreforSuccess,Oshawa


Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Secondary School Alternative Education

ProgramsCatholic Return Ticket 905-428-7161Fax:905-428-2011Primary site for Grades 7 to 12 academic and non-academic programming for students receiving a long term suspension or expulsion.

Reconnect—Learning to 18458FairallStreet,Unit7,Ajax905-666-1146Fax:905-666-4823• Teacher-ledclasses,outreach,creditrecovery,

online courses and experiential learning for students between the ages of 16 to 18 who are atriskofgraduating

• SupportServicesincludeSocialWorker,ChildandYouthCounselor,SpecialEducationandGuidanceteacher,PsychologicalServices

• Transitionalsupporttopost-secondarypathways• Referralprocessinitiatedatthestudent’s

home school• DualCreditwithDurhamCollege

Centre for SuccessDurham College OshawaWhitbySkillsTrainingCentreContactInformation:DCDSBSecondarySchoolGuidance Department

The Centre for Success program is a successful learning model that gives students the opportunity to complete the requirements of the Ontario Sec-ondary School Diploma on the campus of Durham College. Students in the program come from all eight high schools in the Durham Catholic District School Board. This program is part of the Dual Credit program which is funded and supported by theMinistryofEducation’sStudentSuccessbranch.Inthisprogram,studentsattendtheOshawacam-pus of Durham College in a classroom supported by two high school teachers from the Durham Catholic DistrictSchoolBoard.Inadditiontoworkingonhighschoolcoursesrequiredforgraduation,studentsalsotakeafirstyearDurhamCollegecourse.Thisgivesstudentstheopportunitytoearntheirfirstcol-lege credit. This unique program has helped many studentsmakeasuccessfultransitionfromhighschool to college.

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Pathways to Student Success2018 – 2019

College/UniversityCooperative EducationDual CreditOntario Youth Apprenticeship ProgramSpecialist High Skills MajorsWorld of Work

Durham Catholic District School Board Secondary SchoolsAll Saints Catholic Secondary School.................................................... 3001CountryLane,WhitbyL1P1M1Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre• Oshawa Campus..................................................................................

850KingStreetWest,Unit26,OshawaL1J8N5• AjaxCampus&RegistrationCentre.....................................................

458FairallStreet,Unit7,AjaxL1S1R6

905-666-7753

905-438-0570

905-683-7713

Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School..............................80MandrakeStreet,AjaxL1S5H4

905-427-6667

Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Secondary School • Reconnect–Learningto18................................................................

458FairallStreet,Unit7,AjaxL1S1R6 • CatholicReturnTicket........................................................................

250BaylyStreetWest,Unit7,AjaxL1S3V4• CentreforSuccess

Durham College

905-666-1146

905-428-7161

Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School................................. 1020DrydenBoulevard,WhitbyL1R2A2

905-666-2010

Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School........................ 316ConantStreet,OshawaL1H3S6

905-432-8470

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School....................................... 700StevensonRoadNorth,OshawaL1J5P5

905-723-5255

Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School............................................... 1375HarwoodAvenueNorth,AjaxL1T4G8

905-686-4300

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School...................................................... 1918WhitesRoad,PickeringL1V1R9

905-420-7166

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