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Choices for Grade 12 2013/2014

Curriculum Revisions for 2013-2014

Grade 11 Grade 12

What you need to graduate

4 English (gr. 9 - 12)3 Math (gr. 9 - 12)2 Science (gr. 9 - 10)1 The Arts (gr. 9 - 10) 1 Can. Geography (gr. 9)1 Can. History (gr. 10)1 French (gr. 9)1 Health & Physical Ed.1/2 Career Studies (gr. 10)1/2 Civics (gr. 10))

Compulsory Credits

GROUP 1credit additional English OR a French as a second language, or Native language, or a classical or an international language, OR a Social Science OR Canadian and World Studies OR Guidance and Career Education OR Cooperative Education*

GROUP 2 credit Health and Phys. Ed. OR Business Studies OR the Arts OR French as a second language OR Cooperative Education*

GROUP 3 credit Science or Technological Education OR French as a second language OR Cooperative Education*

Other Credits You Must Have

*A MAXIMUM OF 2 OF THESE ADDITIONAL COMPULSORY CREDITS MAY BY MET THROUGH

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (EQAO)

Not Successful?• Support (lunch, after school, Learning Strategies

class)• New students to the country MUST write the

Literacy test• OLC Course - OLC4O0

Community Involvement (40 Hours)

YOUR responsibilityFour years to completeDo you have your sheet?How many hours so far?*See back of sheet for eligible

activitiesMore information:

www.peelschools.org- “Student Stuff”

Planning for Grade 12Backward Plan:

Apprenticeship? Work? College? University?

Cooperative Education

Need to do more self assessment?Pick up list of internet resource sites

from On-Call Counselor

WORK COLLE

GE

My Blueprint - Educational planning resourcewww.myblueprint.ca/peel

Select “Mayfield Secondary School”

makingmyway.ca Peels’ Virtual Counselor Website

Destination PlanningUniversity in Ontario: Six grade 12 U or M courses www.electronicinfo.caCollege in Ontario: Grade 11/12 U/M/C/O

www.ontariocolleges.caApplied Degrees: six Grade 12 U or M courses

www.degreesindemand.caApprenticeship : OSSD - Diploma –math/science? www.apprenticeship.com Other destinations - Outside Ontario/Canada?

www.pennybissett.com

Grade 12Types of courses (same as grade11)

• College preparation (4C0)• College/University preparation(4M0)• Open (4OO)• University (4U0)• Workplace preparation (4E0)

PATHWAY…PROGRAM…PREREQUISITES

Pre-Requisites for Grade 12Look at the flow-charts to see prerequisite courses

for grade 12 courses. For example:

.

EnglishGrade 11 University

EnglishGrade 12 University

EnglishGrade 11

College

EnglishGrade 12College

Math for Grade 12

Math for Work and Everyday Life MEL 4E0Foundations of College Mathematics MAP4C0Mathematics for Technology MCT 4C0Mathematics of Data Management MDM 4U0Advanced Functions MHF 4U0Calculus and Vectors MCV 4U0

Grade 11/12 Math CoursesGrade 11/12 Math Course

MEL3E0

MBF3C0

MCF3M0

MCR3U0

MCT4C0

Grade 12 Math Course

MEL4E0

MAP4C0

MDM4U0

MCT4C0

MHF4U0

MHF4U0 MCV4U0

Cooperative Education (pg.8)

Earn 4 credits by learning at work (GLN4O0)Develop job-related skills and explore possible destinations4 credits = 1 semesterAssembly in April - application and interviewCan return for one semester of Coop

See Mr. Robertson or Mr. Bredschneider - Coop office

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

Begin to earn your apprenticeship hours AND finish high school AT THE SAME TIME

Provided through coop programs

Things to Think AboutSome universities outside of Ontario may not consider

more than one grade 12 U or M credit from the same subject area

Some Eastern Canadian universities may not consider M courses or courses in Technology/ Social Science/ Business/Art.

Need 6 4 U/M courses to apply to Ontario Universities

Click here

Click here

Enter your Peel student number and your password. You changed your password from your birth date when you registered for the Post Secondary Conference. See us if you need it reset to your birth date.

Indicate that you are returning for the whole year if you are returning to MSS. If you are moving check off the appropriate box. Try to log in this week!

Click here

Click for course description

Choose department

Course Detail for HSP3C0

Pre-requisites indicated here

Which Course Type in Grade 12?

Commitment to academic successGr. 11 teachers’ RECOMMENDATIONSAcademic achievement so farAreas of interest, learning stylePossible destinations & requirementsPrerequisites

...be realistic

Think about your:

That Coop program looks really good!

• Talk to your parents

• Speak to the teachers that teach the grade 12 courses!!

• Refer to Chart Your Course

• Use the “Courses at a glance” handout

• See the on call counselor at lunch

Final remindersSelect a minimum of SEVEN courses as a gr. 12

student if you are returning for a full year.

Apply online at mayfieldss.org – using your student number and password

The online window for course selection will be open from February 8 - 18. Do not procrastinate.

Make sure you have the proper prerequisites

More final reminders…..See the on-call counselor during the lunch

hour periods

Summer school – Two credit Coop applications available in late February. Summer school courses in April. Space fills up quickly!

Login tomorrow and select your courses

Time is ticking!