welcome!. g uidance d epartment c ourse s election i nformation j anuary 2016
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G UIDANCE C OURSE S ELECTION W ORKSHOP 1.Ontario High School Diploma Requirements 2.Course Selection 3. Advanced Placement (AP) Program 4.University and College Planning 5.Question and Answer PeriodTRANSCRIPT
Welcome!
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION
JANUARY 2016
GUIDANCE COURSE SELECTION WORKSHOP
1. Ontario High School Diploma Requirements
2. Course Selection
3. Advanced Placement (AP) Program
4. University and College Planning
5. Question and Answer Period
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA
1) 18 compulsory subjects12 elective subjects
2) 40 hrs. community involvement 3) Grade 10 OSSLT (literacy test)
30 credits
+
COMPULSORY CREDITS
4 English (1 credit per grade)1 French3 Mathematics (at least one in Grade 11 or 12)2 Science – Grade 9 and 101 Canadian History1 Canadian Geography1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama)1 Health and Physical Education1 Civic and Career Studies (0.5 Credit Each)
15 of 18
COMPULSORY CREDITS 15 + 3 = 18
COURSE CHOICES FOR NEXT YEAR
Course Selection Sheets
Grade 9 Grade 10 • Students must take English, Mathematics, Science, and Careers &
Civics
• If students have not completed Canadian History (CHC2D) in Grade 9 they must select the course(s) for Grade 10
• Students may select one or more Grade 11 courses as indicated on the Course List with an asterisk (*)
Grade 10 Grade 11 • Students must take English and Mathematics (and should look at Groups!)
• Grade 11 students often select one or two Grade 12 courses
MATHEMATICS CHOICES IN GRADE 10
MFM2P MPM2DFoundations of Mathematics OR Principles of
Mathematics
MCF3M MCR3U Functions and Applications Functions
MATHEMATICS CHOICES IN GRADES 11 & 12
MCF3MFunctions & Applications
MDM4UData Management
MDM4U – Data Management
MHF4U - Advanced Functions
MCV4U - Calculus & Vectors
MCR3U Functions
MINIMUM PROGRAM AT CPC
Grade Number Of Courses
Grade 9 8 courses
Grade 10 8 courses
Grade 11 7 courses
Grade 12 6 courses
Note: Summer and Outside Courses Students planning to take summer school must see Guidance. Forms must be submitted to Crestwood Guidance before students register.
COURSE SELECTIONS
Consider:• Diploma requirements
• Course prerequisites needed* Course descriptions and prerequisites are on the Crestwood website, under Upper School Academics
• Prerequisites for Grade 12 subjects
• Courses needed for university admission
• Opportunities to experience new areas of study
EDUCATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• Workshops are provided for each grade level
• Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend
• Ontario University Fair in September• University Presentations at Crestwood in the Fall• University Open Houses: Fall and March Break• University Tours – can be arranged on an individual basis• Workshops on applying to U.S. and Out-of–Province
Canadian Universities • Scholarship and Supplemental Application Workshops
Career Cruising www.careercruising.com
• Course Selection (Grade 10s Locked Out until Feb. 5)
•Interest assessment
• In-depth occupation profiles
• Multimedia informational interviews
• Comprehensive university and college information for Canada and the States
• Career portfolio tool
WEB RESOURCES
Students will use this tool in Careers class
WEB RESOURCES
Ontario University Information (eInfo)www.electronicinfo.ca
• Search for programs, prerequisites, and grade requirements
• Browse university scholarships and awards
• View details about each university's residences and meal plans
• See “Further Information“ for information about campus visits, language requirements, deadlines, as well as
frequently asked questions
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FOR ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES • High School Diploma (OSSD)
• English 12 (ENG4U) and five additional Grade 12 U/M courses
• The university and program determine prerequisite Grade 12 courses and publish the previous year’s “grade range.”
This is the average of the best six Grade 12U/M courses, including prerequisites
• Many programs have additional requirements such as interviews, portfolios and essays
See specific university calendars for details!
IMPORTANCE OF GRADE 11 MARKS?
• Grade 11 is the foundation for Grade 12 courses
• All Grade 11 and 12 marks are seen by the Universities - “Full Disclosure”
• Some Ontario universities have started to offer very early conditional acceptance in December and January of Grade 12 year, based on excellent Grade 11 marks plus any previously completed Grade 12 courses
• U.S. applications use final Gr. 11 marks and any completed grade 12 marks for Early Decision
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSE
• University level course studied here
• Extra time and effort
• AP Exams in May
• Excellent preparation for university studies
• U.S. universities favour AP candidates
• Recognition of AP study on Ontario university application form
• Earn university credit toward degree
• Every Canadian university has an AP policy in place
• A.P. Courses in Science, History, French, English, Art and Economics
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO...
• Talk about future goals
• Inquire about results of Career Cruising or Career Studies in-class activities
• Review the diploma requirements
• Help to plan for postsecondary education
• Course Selection Sheet is signed & returned by February 11th
• Support & encourage community involvement for the diploma requirement
REMINDERS
Wednesday, February 10th
Signed Course selection sheets are due to the guidance office,
along with re-enrollment forms to the main office.
Ms. Jenn Hann, ext. 29, [email protected]
Mr. Jeff Mitz, ext. 38, [email protected]
Thank You…
Questions?
…for coming tonight!We hope it was helpful.