Going into Gr. 12

2017-2018

Key Points To Consider

Start your pathway and career research now

Choose courses wisely for graduation and your future pathway requirements

Have a back up plan!

Complete your 40 hours community involvement

Complete the Self Interest Surveys on

MyBlueprint to learn about yourself and

your interests

Use www.myblueprint.ca/peel to check your

graduation status

Use: www.electronicinfo.ca,

www.collegeoftrades.ca,

www.ontariocolleges.ca

to research post-secondary programs and

requirements

Choose the required Gr 12 courses

for your post-secondary program(s)

The

Planning

Process

Review the

possible career

suggestions

Check Pre-requisites on :

myBlueprint.ca as you search the course of interest

Apprenticeship Research

www.collegeoftrades.ca

http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng

College Researchwww.ontariocolleges.ca

College/Program Search

Search by:

keyword

college

Search by:

category

program

length

Search by

geographic

region

University Researchwww.electronicinfo.ca

• 'Find a Program'

• search scholarships

• Residences

• Important Information –

example: language

requirements,

professional programs,

• repeated/upgraded

courses

• Search by geographic

region (click on Choose an

Ontario University)

University Program Search

Search by:

• university

• program

• keyword

Double click for

more information

Check out career of interest

Examine outlook

Examine Job Projectionswww.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do

Must select:

o 1 English

And 5 optional courses *

* Assuming you have 24 credits

NOTE: It is a good idea to take 7 grade 12 courses

Grade 12 Courses

What is Co-op?

Earn 2, or 4 high school

credits

Gain classroom theory

and workplace

experience

Customized experience

based on YOUR pathway

Earn apprenticeship

hours while still in high

school. (OYAP)

The Key to Your Future!

Co-Op Opportunities

Full Time (4-credit) Police Foundations

Restaurants/Hotels

Construction

Rogers TV

Home Renovation

Hospital(4 hospitals)

Army (Paid coop)

Auto Mechanic/Truck

Electrical/Plumbing

Brampton Court House

Part Time (2-credit) Retail

Schools

Restaurants

Auto Detailing

Optometrist

Animal Care

Law Clerk

Art and Drama

And so much more……..

What is it?

Allows grade 11 or 12 students to simultaneously earn

both college and non-compulsory secondary credits

Students are registered in secondary school and college

at the same time

Colleges offering dual credit: Centennial, George

Brown, Humber, Seneca, Sheridan

Benefits:

College tuition costs are covered and textbooks are

provided.

Transportation provided

Dual Credit

Police Foundations/Criminology

Plumbing/Welding

Renovation/BluePrintReading

Electrician

Psychology

Sociology

Acting/Drama

Media/Sound Design

Web Development

Introduction to Spa Management

Robotics

COTT- introduction to construction trades

Theory and Practice of Film and Television

Early Childhood Education

Cosmetology

Digital Art and Animation

Cooking ( Level 1 Chef)

Dual Credit

And so much more……..

How to Register for Dual Credit

With your guidance counsellor – cannot be done

through myBlueprint

• For students selecting co-op

• May/June 2017 for semester 01 course

offerings

• November/December 2017 for semester 02

course offerings

Allows you to focus on a career area while you earn

your high school diploma

High school courses in grade 11 and 12 tailored to

the career you want to pursue

Gain industry certifications and experience in a

sector of interest

Specialist High Skills Major - SHSM

At Louise Arbour we offer two SHSM:

1) Arts & Culture – Advertising (Design & Marketing)

2) Hospitality - Baking & Restaurant Management

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kcezee1h5eubeq1/SHSMPROMO2014ver3-HD%201080p.mov?dl=0

Specialist High Skills Major - SHSM

For Grade 11 & 12 Students

Focuses on Marketing & the Arts (Media, Visual,

etc.)

Complete certifications, on-the-job training and

other experiences related to Design and Marketing

Earn a Red Seal on High School Diploma (OSSD)

Stop by the Art or Business office to learn more!

TFB Baking Emphasis Course – will give you the

opportunity to prepare and explore specialty pastries,

cakes, chocolate, artisan breads, tarts and more.

TFR Culinary Arts & Management Course prepares

you for a career as a professional chef while gaining

theoretical and practical skills such as food

preparation, presentation and service.

Emphasis courses are offered in

Baking and Culinary Management

Courses for SHSM Hospitality and Tourism Arts and Culture

4 Major Courses in: • Hospitality/Tourism and/or

• Science and/or

• Social Sciences and/or

• Physical Education

1 Business

2 or 4 credit Co-op

1 Math

1 English

4 Major Courses in: • Arts and/or

• Social Sciences

1 Business

2 or 4 credit Co-op

1 Math

1 English

Free certifications and training (Food

Handling, Customer Service, Smart

Serve, First Aid and CPR, etc)

Free certifications and training (CPR,

WHMIS, Portfolio development,

Developing a Marketing Plan, etc)

Accessing MyBlueprint At School/Home1. Log in to the school network using your

student number and password

2. Click on the Internet Explorer Icon

3. Click on BYOD

4. Click on the “Resources” tab

Click on High School Planner

Selecting Gr. 12 Courses using MyBlueprint

Click on

Official

High School

Plan

Selecting Gr. 12 Courses using MyBlueprint

Click each box

in the Gr. 12

column to

select your

courses

Course Descriptions

Pick

your

course

Course Descriptions

Read the

course

descriptions

Add the

course to

your plan

Click on the

course of

interest

Go to

www.louisearbourss.ca

Click on the

Department

Course Descriptions

Course Selections

Graduation Progress

Submit Selections

Submission Details

Fill in the comment if

you are going to take

a compulsory course

in summer school

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VERIFICATION FORM

Sign and Return to

Home Room

Teacher

Due:

Jan. 16th, 2017

THINGS TO REMEMBER Course Planning: Dec. 5 – Dec. 18

Course Submission: Dec.19 – Jan. 16

Return your signed verification sheet to your

Home Room Teacher by Fri., Jan 16th

Do your research and make your choices carefully

Courses you select now will

determine what will be offered

next year!

Know what is

happening … get

Sign up using your

first and last name

and student

number