Grade 9 & 10 Course Selection for

2017-18

Wednesday, January 11, 2017White Oaks S.S. South Caf

Graduation Requirements:

• 30 credits (110 hours each)• 18 compulsory credits• 12 optional credits

• 40 hours community involvement• Grade 10 Ontario Literacy Test

(Reading and Writing )

Compulsory CreditsGroup 1 - an additional English, French as Second Language , Native language, Classical or International language, Soc. Science and Humanities, Can. & World Studies, Guidance and Career Ed. or Coop

Group 2 -1 additional Physical Education, Arts, Business Studies, Coop, or French as Second Language

Group 3- 1 additional credit in gr.9-12 Technology, gr. 11-12 Science, gr.11-12 Coop, or French as Second Language

Which courses do I choose for Grade 10? French

Immersion (FI)Academic Applied Essential

Course #1 - English ENG2D1OR

ENG2P1

ENG2D1 ENG2P1 ENG2L1 or

ENG1PN

Course #2 - Mathematics

MPM2D1 OR

MFM2P1

MPM2D1 MFM2P1 MAT2L1

Course # 3- Science SNC2D4 SNC2D1 SNC2P1 SNC2L1

Course #4 - History CHC2D4 CHC2D1 CHC2P1 CHC2PN

Course #5A - Civics (.5 credit)

CHV2O4 CHV2O1 CHV2O1 CHV2ON

Course #5B - Careers (.5 credit)

GLC2O4 GLC2O1 GLC2O1 GLC2ON

Course #6 Francais/FI ONLY FIF2D1 N/A

Elective Courses Total = 8 + 2 electives + 3 electives

Which courses do I choose for Grade 10 ALP?

ALP English ALP French Immersion

Course #1 - English ENG2DB ENG2DB

Course #2 - Mathematics MPM2DB MPM2DB

Course # 3- Science SNC2DB SNC2DF

Course #4 - History CHC2DB CHC2DF

*Course #5A - Civics (1/2 credit)

*CHV2O1 (see Step 2)

CHV2O4

*Course #5B - Careers (1/2 credit)

*GLC2O1 (see Step 2)

GLC2O4

Course #6 - Second Language (choose only 1)

FSF2DB (Core French) OR

LWSBOB (Spanish)

FIF2DB

Course #7 - Grade 11 Math MCR3UB MCR3UB

Course #8 - Elective +1 elective + 1 elective

Types of Courses in Grade 10

ALP or English

Academic or Math

Applied or History

Essential Science

Civics /Careers

Open Physical EducationTechnologyArts

How am I doing in my courses?• Math

• English• Science

• Geography• French

“Students and parents can be confident that students who are achieving at Level 3 (70%) are well prepared for work in the next grade or the next course.”

(Ministry definition of the Provincial Standard – regular programming)

May want to reconsider your program choice if:• My marks are lower than I would like• I am struggling a lot in my _____ class

Grade 10 Optional Courses

Arts

• Dance

• Drama

• Instrumental Music

• Repertoire (AMR2O1)

• Vocal Music

• Visual Arts

Phys. Ed.

•Large Group Activities (M or F)

•Small Group / Individual Activities (co-ed)

Business Studies

French / F.I.

Native Studies

Spanish (intro)

Grade 10 Technology Courses

Communications Technology

• Communications-Film Studies (pre-IB)

Computer Technology (hardware)

Computer Science (software)

Construction

Hairstyling & Aesthetics

Hospitality and Tourism (Cooking)

Landscaping

Grade 10 Technology Courses (continued)

Manufacturing

Manufacturing (Robotics)

Technological Design

Computer Graphic Design

Transportation (Automotive)

Transportation (Auto Body)

Regional Program

Trailhead – 1 semester (4 credits)

-- outdoor education, environmental leadership at Sidrabene Camp www.trailheadprogram.org

Academic/ALP

Applied

Essential

Grade 10

University

University/College

College

Workplace

Open

Grade 11 & 12

Open

What’s The Difference in Gr. 11?

IB

There’s more room to experiment!

It’s all about choice.Gr. 10

Student

● Health Sciences & Wellness Promotion● Arts and Culture: Music, Drama & Art● Transportation: Motive Power● Manufacturing & Engineering● Hospitality & Tourism● Green Industries: Horticulture and Landscaping

● Transportation: Motive Power● Hairstyling

Transportation

Landscaping

Halton Pathways

WOSS Specialty Program NightLocation: White Oaks North Campus

Date: January 17, 2017

Time: 6-8pm

Student, parents and community members are encouraged to attend an evening where White Oaks will showcase our Specialty Programs and Courses.

Come learn about ...

Arts (Drama/Music/Visual) Health Sciences & WellnessCommunication Technology ConstructionHairstyling & Aesthetics Horticulture & Landscape ArchitectureManufacturing Computer EngineeringTransportation RoboticsTechnological Design Hospitality & Tourism

Dance

Fashion

Gender Studies

Musical Theatre

Grade 11 New Offerings for 2017-18

Next Steps…• Review your academic success

• Level choice for compulsory courses

• (think 70+)

• Summer school/repeat courses?

• Which elective/optional courses would I enjoy? (up to 3)

• Discuss with your parents/teachers

• Check out course selection materials

• Review PowerPoint/materials online (www.wossweb.com)

Log into myBlueprint using your Board approved email and password (www.myblueprint.ca)

Select the High School tab on the left and plan your courses

Use Grade planning sheet

Access and use information available online at www.wossweb.com under Students/Course Selection

Course Selection To Do List

MyBluePrint Plan - Year by YearGrade

IPP PHASE 1December

IntroductionDue by January

2017 (Class Visits and

Information Nights)

IPP PHASE 2January Info Nights

Due by February 2017

(Meeting with students)

IPP PHASE 3Due by May 2017

(Check MyBlueprint)

9 - Complete 3 interest surveys

- Add 2 Goals- Add 2

Extra-Curriculars

- Plan courses for grade 10

- Enter course selection for grade 10

- Favourite 1 Opportunity

- Favourite 1 Occupation

- Write a Reflection for your Portfolio

10 - Complete knowledge survey

- Add 2 Goal- Add an

objective in your resume

- Plan courses for grade 11

- Enter course selection for grade 11

- Favourite 1 Opportunity

- Favourite 1 Occupation

- Write a Reflection for your Portfolio

Things to Remember

•Next to learning, course selection is the most important process that takes place in school

•Choose wisely: the course may NOT be offered later on

Course Selection Timeline

ALP application deadline

Friday, Dec. 2, 2016

Grade 9-10 My Blueprint Visits

Dec. 19-22 and Jan 11-16, 2017

Grade 9 & 10 Evening Wed., Jan.11, 2017

Online course selection enabled

Friday, Jan. 13, 2017

Individual Check-in with Counsellor

Feb. 9 - 20, 2017

ONLINE COURSE SELECTION DUE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 2017

WOSS Specialty Program NightLocation: White Oaks North Campus

Date: January 17, 2017

Time: 6-8pm

Student, parents and community members are encouraged to attend an evening where White Oaks will showcase our Specialty Programs and Courses.

Come learn about ...

Arts (Drama/Music/Visual) Health Sciences & WellnessCommunication Technology ConstructionHairstyling & Aesthetics Horticulture & Landscape ArchitectureManufacturing Computer EngineeringTransportation RoboticsTechnological Design Hospitality & Tourism

QUESTIONS?Contact:

• Ms. Mistruzzi - mistruzzina@hdsb.ca – South Student Services (non ALP gr. 9 students)

• Ms. Morris – morrisj@hdsb.ca – North Student Services (Essential program)

• Ms. Paci -- pacim@hdsb.ca -- South Student Services (gr. 9 ALP students)

• Mr. Pascoe - pascoeri@hdsb.ca - North Student Services (all gr. 10 students)