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Ontario’s High School Diploma Requirements
and Pathways Preparation
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The First Step
Check all High School
Requirements
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Finding the information ....
Go to www.fmss.ca
Click on Student Services(top of screen)
Click on Diploma Requirements
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Review OSSD Requirements
30 CREDITS (18 compulsory+12 elective)
Successful completion of Literacy Test
40 HOURS of Community Service
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Break down of OSSD REQUIREMENTS
4 English 3 Math 2 Science 1 Arts 1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History 1 French 1 Physical Education Civics (½ credit) Careers (½ credit)
•1 additional credit in one of: Arts, Business , Phys. Ed. ,French or Co-op.
•1 additional credit in one of: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Science , Guidance and Career Education, French, Co-op or 3rd Language .
•1 additional credit in one of: Sr. Science or Technological Education, French, Computer Science or Co-op.
• 12 Optional credits
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The Next Step: Learning your child’s diploma status
Find out child’s student number and password
Click - course selection (left) Click - course selection link Click on login (left)
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Grade 12 Literacy Course
If your child has not been successful on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, they may take the course (OLC 4O0).
Earning the credit in this course will satisfy the Literacy requirement for graduation.
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Community Service
In order to graduate, students must complete 40 hours of community service
It is extremely important that they finish them BY May of their graduating year.
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College and University Program Information
College www.ontariocolleges.ca Individual college websites
University OUAC INFO booklet online at
www.electronicinfo.ca www.ouac.on.ca Individual university websites
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Website Resources for College/University Exploration
www.myblueprint.ca activation key : fletchersms
www.careercruising.ca username: Peel password: 65653 www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca
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What is Electronic INFO?
the searchable, on-line guide to Ontario universities for secondary school students and guidance counsellors.
What is myBlueprint? myBlueprint allows you to build customized high school course plans. the site helps to instantly identify post-secondary opportunities based on course selections. it enables visitors to explore information about Canada’s post-secondary institutions.
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Useful Terminology
Diploma (College) Applied Degree (College &
University) Degree : Bachelor ; Undergraduate Transfer Agreements- not automatic
& based on performance Apprenticeship/Co-Op Programs Collaborative/Joint Degrees
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College Pathway
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College Requirements
Workplace level programs are not recognized by the colleges as acceptable preparation. Sheridan college offers academic upgrading, so that students with workplace courses can get to college.
Students need 4-5 grade 11/12 college level courses including ENG4C0 to be accepted directly from high school.
Start researching program requirements BEFORE you select your courses.
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University Pathway
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University Requirements
Students must present 6 Grade 12 (4U) university preparation or (4M) university/college courses to qualify for university entrance.
Be prepared, you should already know program requirements so that you select the appropriate courses.
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Direct Entry Into Work Pathway
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Finding a Job letters of application resume writing (Job Connect, Job Skills
Canada)
interview skills searching and finding a job are all on
the web-site
www.monster.ca
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Apprenticeship Pathways
Entry into an apprenticeship can happen in high school. The grade requirement for each trade is identified in the pathway chart for that trade. Pathway booklets are available in the co-op office. Or go on-line to www.edu.gov.on.ca
Note that employers in any trade may require that individuals be secondary school graduates as a condition of employment.
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What is an Apprentice? An Apprentice is someone who
learns a skilled trade on the job, under the direction of more experienced workers. Apprentices also complete classroom instruction as a part of their training. Apprentices are employees, and earn a salary while they learn a skilled trade
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Why would I want to become an Apprentice?
Skilled workers are in high demand in many industries.
Becoming an apprentice can be an important first step to learning new skills and building a rewarding career. Jobs in the skilled trades pay well, and are interesting and challenging.
Plus, you can earn while you learn.
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2 Pathways to
Apprenticeship
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Apprenticeship Pathway 1
Through an Employer
To become an apprentice, you must find an employer who is willing to hire and train you. People who want to become apprentices usually apply directly to an employer, union or local committee.
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Apprenticeship Pathway 2
OYAP
As a high school student, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program can help your child start training to be an apprentice while completing high school.
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OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
OYAP uses Secondary School Co-op as the pathway to Apprenticeships
Must be 16 years old
Must have 16 credits
Must have aptitude and desire
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Co-Op Cooperative Education
Co-op is worth 4 credits, so your
child will only be able to choose 4 other courses.
Hands-on experience, career exploration, and a possible apprenticeship pathway with OYAP
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How to Choose A Skilled Trade
Choosing any career is a combination of matching your skills and interests to job opportunities. In Ontario, as you have seen in previous slides, there are more than 140 skilled trades, ranging from auto mechanics to arborists, and from chefs to welders.
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Resources for Skilled Trades
Visit the Life After High School section of the www.edu.gov.on.ca website for career planning help. Go to the Skills Connect section and follow the link to Apprenticeship Opportunities to find a list of skilled trades, plus the aptitudes, skills and education required for each one.
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Do I have to pay to be an apprentice?
A registration fee is usually required.
No registration fee is charged if you are participating in the OYAP.
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Do I have to pay to be an apprentice?
There are fees for in-class
instruction for eight weeks of instruction. Instruction takes place at colleges.
There will be 3-5 of these instruction periods required during the apprenticeship.
A fee is also required to write the Certification of Qualification exam.
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Do I have to pay to be an apprentice?
There is no cost to participate in a Pre-Apprenticeship Training project.
However, there is a fee to enter a pre-apprenticeship program at college.
Contact the local apprenticeship training office.
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For More Information
Go to www.edu.gov.on.ca
Click on Ministry of Training and follow the links for all of the information you need. (including locations of Apprenticeship Offices)
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Life After High School
In whatever pathway that you choose, good luck in the journey!