grade 10 parent course selection information night
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Grade 10 Parent Course Selection Information Night
Graduation Requirements
30 credits, 110 hours/credit
18 compulsory credits:4 credits English3 credits Math (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12)2 credits Science1 credit Canadian Geography - Grade 91 credit Canadian History - Grade 10 1 credit French as a second language
1 credit Arts1 credit Health & Physical Education1/2 credit Grade 10 Civics1/2 credit Grade 10 Career Studies
Additional Credits (OSS)
• Three additional credits - one from each of the following lists:
Group 1: Can & World Studies, 5th English, Social Science & Humanities, French as a second language, Native or international language, Co-op, or Guidance
Group 2: Business Studies, 2nd Art, 2nd Phys. Ed., Co-op, or French as a second language
Group 3: Science - 11 or 12, Technological Education or Co-op, or French as a second language
• Plus 12 elective credits
• Plus successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test
• Plus 40 hours of Community Service
CONSIDERING “CO-OP” EDUCATION?
• WHAT IS IT?– LINKS ACADEMIC STUDIES WITH WORK
EXPERIENCE
• WHO CAN TAKE CO-OP?– GRADE 11 or 12
– HOW DO I APPLY?
• ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?– SEE Ms. Presutto or Mr. Corrigan in the Co-op office
Types of Courses in Grades 11 & 12
– Five streams (types) of courses may be offered.
– Streams are geared to students’ destinations after high school.
– Open courses, which are not specific to destinations are offered.
– Where appropriate, transfer courses allow movement between different streams.
Workplace College University/College University Open
For students planning to enter the workplace.
(L)
To prepare students for most college programs.
(C)
To prepare students for specific college and university programs. (M)
To prepare students for university.
(U)
• For all students• Used to meet compulsoryrequirement and/or for personal interest(O)
• Not specific to a particular post-secondary destination.
Grade 9Principles
Academic 75MPM1D
Grade 9Foundations
AppliedMFM1P
Grade 9MAT1L
Grade 10PrinciplesAcademicMPM2D
Grade 10Foundations
AppliedMFM2P
Grade 10MAT2L
Grade 11 UFunctionsMCR3U
Grade 11 MFunctions andApplications
MCF3M
Grade 11 CFoundations for
College MathMBF3C
Grade 11Math for Work and
Everyday LifeMEL3E
Grade 12 UAdvanced Functions MHF4U
Grade 12 UMath of DataManagement
MDM4U
Grade 12 UCalculus and
VectorsMCV4U
Grade 12 CMath For College
TechnologyMCT4C
Grade 12 CFoundations for
College MathMAP4C
Grade 12Math for Work and
Everyday LifeMEL4E
Note: The new Advanced Functions is a prerequisite for Calculus and Vectors.
University Degreeengineering
computer sciencecommercelife science
architecture
University Degreebusiness
kinesiologygeneral science
life sciencenursing
College Diplomaauto mechanics
engineer technicianTool and Die
College Diplomapractical nursing
businessHotel, Travel
direct to workplacevocational programsservice industries
many programs require a 2nd math
eg. business
Sample of Post-Secondary
Destinations
Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 – 12
Grade 11 & 12 Course Types
Universities will accept for admission:
• U courses
• M courses (some universities will only accept a certain # of this course type)
Colleges will accept for admission:
• U courses
• M courses
• O courses
• C courses
Summer School - July 2011
• Reinforcement (repeat) summer school credits are offered for core subjects from grades 9 - 12
• You may take reinforcement courses in summer school if your mark is between 35%-49%
• Limited offerings of full credit courses are offered for grades 10 to 12
COLLEGE?
APPRENTICESHIP?
DIRECTLY TO WORK?
UNIVERSITY?
1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (DEGREES)
2. : Business Related Programs (DEGREES)
4. Engineering or Physical Sciences (DEGREES)
3. Life Sciences Programs (DEGREES)
5. Fine Arts (DEGREES)
1. Non-Technical (General Arts, Early Childhood Ed.)
Diploma and/or Degree
2. Business Related Programs (Marketing, Accounting)
Diploma and/or Degree
4. Technical (Computer Systems, Automotive Technician) Diploma and/or Degree
3. Science or Health (Massage Therapy, Paramedic)
Diploma and/or Degree
1. APPRENTICESHIPS
2. WORK
University:Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences
University Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Programs
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English – Academic English – ENG3U English – ENG4U
Religion World Religions - HRT3M Church and Culture - HRE4M
Math Academic or Applied Math MCR3U / MCF3M /MBF3C Philosophy - HZT4U
Science Academic/Applied World History - CHW3M Canadian History - CHI4U
History Academic / Applied US History - CHA3U World History - CHY4U
Career Studies / Civics Law - CLU3M Geography World Issues - CHW4U
Parenting - HSP3M Law - CLN4U
Media Studies - EMS3O Politics - CPW4U
Art courses Economics - CIA4U
Tech courses Literature - ETS4U
Writers Craft - EWC4U
College: Non-Technical General Arts, Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education
College Non-Technical (ie. General Arts, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.)
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English – Applied English – ENG3C English – ENG4C
Religion World Religions - HRF3O Church and Culture - HRE4O
Math –Applied Math MBF3C Parenting - HHS4M
Science – Applied World History - CHW3M Food and Nutrition - HFA4M
History - Applied Anthro & Soc HSP3M Entrepreneurial Studies - BDV3C
Career Studies/Civics Law - CLU3M College Mathematics - MAP4C
Parenting - HSP3M Current Aboriginal Issues - NDA3M
Media Studies - EMS3O Phys ed courses
Aboriginal Beliefs NBV3C Art and Tech courses
CO – OP (half day) CO – OP (half or full day)
University: Business Related Programs
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English – Academic English – ENG3U English – ENG4U
Religion World Religions - HRT3M Church and Culture - HRE4M
Math –Academic Math MCR3U / MCF3M Philosophy - HZT4U
Science – Academic Accounting BAF3M Advanced Functions MHF4U
History Academic World History - CHW3M Calculus & Vectors MCV4U
Career Studies/Civics US History - CHA3U Data Management MDM4U
Law - CLU3M Accounting - BAT4M
Parenting - HSP3M Bus Leadership - BOH4M
Media Studies - EMS3O International Business - BBB4M
Current Aboriginal Issues - NDA3M
Art and Tech courses
College: Business Related Programs, ie. Marketing, Accounting
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English – Acad./Applied English – ENG3C English – ENG4C
Religion World Religions - HRF3O Christ and Culture - HRE4O
Math – Academic or Applied Math - MBF3C or MCF3M Math MAP4C
Science–Academic / Applied Accounting BAF3M Accounting - BAT4M
History Applied Computer Studies - ICS3C Bus Leadership - BOH4M
Career Studies/Civics Aboriginal Beliefs - NBV3C International Business - BBB4M
Parenting - HSP3M Entrepreneurial Studies - BDV4C
Media Studies - EMS3O Computer Studies - ICS4C
Current Aboriginal Issues - NDA3M
Art and Tech courses
CO - OP (half day) CO - OP (half or full day)
University: Life Sciences Programs
English – Academic English – ENG3U English – ENG4U
Religion World Religions - HRT3M Christ & Culture HRE4M
Math – Academic Math MCR3U Advanced Functions – MHF4U
Science – Academic Biology – SBI3U Calculus & Vectors - MCV4U
History-Academic/Applied Physics – SPH3U Data Management MDM4U
Career Studies/Civics Chemistry – SCH3U Biology – SBI4U
Business courses Physics – SPH4U
Art courses Chemistry – SCH4U
Tech courses Business courses
College: Science or Health Programs ie. Massage Therapy, Paramedic
College: Science or Health (i.e. Massage Therapy, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, etc.)
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English – Applied English – ENG3C English – ENG4C
Religion World Religions - HRF3O Church and Culture -HRE4O
Math – Acad. or Applied Math MCF3M of MBF3C Math - MAP4C
Science – Acad. or Applied
Biology – SBI3C Chemistry – SCH4C
History Applied Business courses Physics - SPH4C
Career Studies/Civics Art courses Food & Nutrition - HFA4M
Tech courses Business Arts or Tech courses
CO-OP (half day) CO-OP (half or full day)
University: Engineering or Physical Sciences
University Engineering or Physical Sciences Programs
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English – Academic English – ENG3U English – ENG4U
Religion World Religions - HRT3M Christ & Culture HRE4M or
Math MCR3U Philosophy HZT4U
Math – Academic Chemistry - SCH3U Advanced Functions – MHF4U
Science – Academic Physics – SPH3U Calculus & Vectors - MCV4U
History-Academic/Applied Business courses Physics – SPH4U
Career Studies/Civics Art courses Chemistry – SCH4U
Tech courses Art, Business or Tech courses
College: Technical ie. Automotive Tech., Computer Systems, Electronics
College: Technical (i.e. Aviation Technician, Automotive Technician, Computer Systems, Electronics)
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English – Applied English – ENG3C English – ENG4C
Religion World Religions - HRF3O Christ & Culture - HRE4O
Math – Academic/Applied Math -MCF3M or MBF3C Math - MCT4C or MAP4C
Science – Applied Computer Studies ICS3 U/C Physics SPH4C
History-Applied Construction - TCJ3C Computer Studies ICS4U/C
Career Studies/Civics Transportation - TTJ3C Construction - TCJ4C
Art or Business courses Transportation - TTJ4C
CO - OP (half day) CO - OP (half or full day)
5. APPRENTICESHIP
GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
English Applied English - ENG3C English - ENG4C
Religion World Religion HRF3O Christ and Culture HRE4O
Math - Academic Functions - MCF3M Math - MCT4C
or or or
Math - Applied Math - MBF3C Math MAP4C
History CHC 2D/2P Chemistry SCH4C Physics - SPH4C
Science SNC2D/2P Manufacturing Tech - TMJ3C Manufacturing Tech TMJ4C
Careers/Civics Transportation - TTJ3C Transportation TTJ4C
Technology- TIK2O
CO - OP (half day) CO - OP (half or full day)
For OYAP information see pages 18 - 21 in course calendar
Strategies for the Post-Secondary
Search,NOW is the time to
prepare….
University & College Admissions
University & College Admissions
• Check
– University: www.electronicinfo.ca
– College: www.ontariocolleges.ca
– Apprenticeship: www.apprenticesearch.com
• Look for cut off marks, prerequisites, new programs offered, limited enrolment programs, coop programs, financial opportunities, addition requirements, housing.
General Admission Requirements General Admission Requirements for for UniversityUniversity
• High School Diploma
• 6 grade 12 university or U/C courses
• admission based on popularity of program and top marks in grade 12 core courses
-- prerequisites differ by program chosen.
• The Program dictates additional criteria for admission e.g. letters of reference, interview
• Know your program's requirements!
Marks are not always enough!Marks are not always enough!• Some programs may require :
profile sheet, essay, letter of intent supplementary application, reference letters, interview, admission testing, portfolio, audition
•offer a wide variety of programs from certificate to diploma/joint degrees
•focus on practical education -- towards a specific career
•highly experienced faculty
•innovative new programs quickly develop
•co-op (paid!) and apprenticeship opportunities
•excellent employment placement rate
•becoming a ‘stop’ on the educational journey -- either before or after university
•close to home
•cheaper $$$$$$$
Why Consider College?
General Admission Requirements General Admission Requirements for for CollegeCollege
• High School Diploma
• admission based on popularity of program and top marks in grade 11 and 12 core courses -- prerequisites differ by program chosen -- see College calendars.
• English & Math proficiency admission test
• The Program dictates additional criteria for admission e.g. letters of reference, interview,
• mandatory orientation interview
How Do You Decide??How Do You Decide??
• Look at interests, goals, grades, what’s important to you…..
• Plan your courses backwards, from post secondary prerequisites down to grade 11 -- use the Educational Planning Sheet at the back of the course calendar
• Know what prerequisites (especially English/Math/Science) are needed to keep the doors open to your destination pathway
• Stay informed – check often as colleges and universities release details
• Allow for flexibility -- have a backup plan!