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Grade 9 to Grade 10
Getting ready for Grade10
30 CREDITS (18 Compulsory Credits & 12 Optional Credits)Meet the Provincial Literacy Requirement40 hours of Community Involvement
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)How do I get one?
Compulsory Credits● 4 Credits English ( 1 credit per grade)
● 1 Credit French as a Second Language
● 3 Credits Mathematics - at least 1 credit in Gr. 11 or 12
● 2 Credits Science
● 1 Credit Canadian History
● 1 Credit Canadian Geography
● 1 Credit Arts
● 1 Credit Physical and Health Education
● 0.5 Credit Civics
● 0.5 Credit Career Studies
Group One Group Two
Category Groupings
ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM:
The Arts (Visual Art, Dance, Drama, or Music)
Business StudiesPhysical and Health EducationFrench as a Second Language**Cooperative Education**
Group Three
ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM:
Canadian and World StudiesFrench as a Second Language**International Language Social SciencesCooperative Education**
ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM:
Computer Studies (Grade 10-12)Science (Grade 11 or 12) Technological Education (TIJ1O1)French as a Second Language**Cooperative Education**
Status Sheet
This is the number of credits – in total
Actual Credits earned
Community Involvement Hours
Literacy Test results
Compulsory Credit Count
Course Selections Require Planning
● Choose Wisely! Know your strengths, limitations and interests.
● Do Your Research & Seek Advice! Talk to teachers, parents and guidance.
Know Yourself
● Who am I?
● Where am I going?
● What are my opportunities?
● How do I get there?
●SELECTING YOUR COURSES ONLINE
● Visit NEW myBlueprint program: www.myblueprint.ca/ddsb
● - Click on Green box: School Account Log In ● - Enter School Chromebook Log In
Step 1: Log In with DDSB credentials to myBlueprint (mBp):
STEP 2: From the Dashboard, click on Plan Courses
STEP 3: Add courses to your High School Plan. Click on + Course to select from courses at your school.
STEP 4: Click on Review Course Selections to review your chosen courses
STEP 5: Click Submit Course Selections to submit courses to your school
Use the Add Comments box to indicate courses you are planning on taking in Summer School.
STEP 6: Click Send Approval Email
STEP 6: Parent/Guardian can Approve or Reject
STEP 6: Enter Parent/Guardian Email
STEP 7: Print your Sign-Off Sheet if required or Save a Copy of itNote: You can reprint this form at any time from the High School section of your account
STEP 7: Print your Sign-Off Sheet if required or Save a copy of it
For the 2021-2022 school year, students will choose ONE style of learning:
In-Person Learning: Synchronous Learning occurs Virtualin the OR Learning occursschool building at home through online platforms. (Courses end with “N”)
*All Gr. 10 courses must be either “in-person” OR “synchronous virtual” (no mixing)Other changes for 2021-2022:*Later start times similar to this year (Times to be confirmed)*Return to Semesters 1 and 2
CHC 2P1 or CHC 2D1
ENG 2P1 or ENG 2D1 or ENG2L1 or ESL BO1
SNC 2P1 or SNC 2D1 or SNC 2L1
MFM 2P1 or MPM 2D1 or MAT2L1
CHV 2O1(0.5 credit)
GLC 2O1(0.5 credit)
Compulsory Courses for Grade 10
MATH PATHWAYS
Grade 9PrinciplesAcademicMPM1D
Grade 9Foundations
AppliedMFM1P
Grade 9MAT1L
Grade 10PrinciplesAcademicMPM2D
Grade 10Foundations
AppliedMFM2P
Grade 11 UFunctions
MCR3U
Grade 11 MFunctions andApplications
MCF3MGrade 11 C
Foundations forCollege Math
MBF3C
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
TechnologyMCT4CGrade 12 C
Foundations forCollege Math
MAP4C
Grade 12Math for Work and Everyday
LifeMEL4E
T – Transfer CourseL.D.C.C.. – Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Course
T
Note: Advanced Functions course can be taken concurrently with or can precede Calculus and Vectors.
A summer course is required if you choose to move from applied math to academic.
Grade 91.D.C.C.
Grade 10MAT2L
Civics and Careers- (½ credit courses) Remember to add BOTH (CHV and GLC)!
Choose 3 Elective Courses ( + Course at bottom of Gr 10 column)
Search by Subject Area
Search by Grade or Academic Discipline to filter search results.
BACKTO
SCHOOL
Course Descriptions
Choose a course from the menu to read about it in detail. *Pay attention to pre-requisites and course fees.
BACKTO
SCHOOL
Choose up to 2 Alternate courses at the bottom of the Gr. 10 column.
Alternate courses:
GRADE 10 ELECTIVES-In-person Learning
Many courses to choose from!
Electives for Synchronous Virtual Learning Stream: (Choose 3 out of 6 electives)
AVI 2ON Visual ArtsBBI 2ON Introduction to BusinessFSF 2DN FrenchHIF 2ON Exploring Family StudiesNAC 2ON First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies PAF 2ON Personal Fitness Activities
COURSE INFORMATION EXPOWednesday and Thursday, March 3rd and 4th, 2021
PERIOD 4 (2:45-4:00 PM)Google Meet links posted closer to datein Guidance Google Classrooms.
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR ELECTIVE COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR FROM TEACHERS IN THE DEPARTMENT!! Get your questions answered!
SUBMITTING YOUR SELECTIONS Submit courses for
Parent/Guardian approval via email.
Submitted courses are due
March 10, 2021*Use the parent/guardian email on file with Sinclair Secondary School.
Reminders
Select at least ONE Alternate course in case
your first choice is not available.
If you are planning on
attending summer school, indicate your plan in the Comment box on
mBp.
Do not click on Submit until you are certain of your choices. There is NO
UNSUBMIT button!
During Step 2 when you review courses, add to the comment box the course you plan to take in summer school or other relevant information for your counsellor.
SUMMER SCHOOLRegister on myBlueprint beginning early April, 2021Credit Recovery• Two 2 week blocks in July (Semester 1 and 2)• Most courses offered are core courses – (Arts, Technology, P.E. etc. are
not available)• Students must have achieved a mark of 35% - 49% to be eligible• S1 • S2 (Schools and format to be determined). Accelerated• Four week course in July• Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses• Most courses are in Science, Math, English, and Careers and Civics.
• eLearning S1 July • eLearning S2 August
Sign up begins May 1, watch TV monitors last week of April for more information
Information for the Future
Specialist High Skills Major Available in Grade 11
✔ Focus on a career path that matches your skills and interests✔ Prepare for your transition to an apprenticeship, college, university or the workplace✔ Gain specific skills and knowledge related to your field✔ Earn a special seal on your diploma!Choose from
EnvironmentHealth and Wellness Sports Business
Each SHSM has specific course requirements in grade 11 and 12 and a mandatory Coop placement. **Additional application required**
WHAT IS COOPERATIVE EDUCATION?
OPTIONS:TWO PERIOD (1/2 DAY) OR FOUR PERIOD (FULL DAY)
BENEFITS: TRAIN IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST EXPLORE FUTURE CAREER PATHS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND WORK HABITS BUILD YOUR RESUME EARN 2 or more CREDITS
*Additional Application required
SPECIAL CERTIFICATESSinclair offers special certificates in Business, Tech and the Arts✔ You need 6 credits in the subject area to earn the
certificateTo qualify for an International Language Certificate, ✔ you need grade 9 – 12 French or grade 10 – 12
Spanish
●When you choose courses, it is important that you do some honest self-assessment, matching your ability with your interests and aptitudes.
●When you choose courses based on a concern about closing doors, you are suggesting that the door locks behind you. There are many pathways to the destination you dream of.
THINK ABOUT YOUR OWN CAREER JOURNEY
●Be mindful of your destination, but focus primarily on the journey.
●Remember that pathways are changeable and flexible. As interests, skills and aptitudes develop and mature, there will be many opportunities for you to re-chart your journey.
●Work hard and be optimistic about your future!
DON’T FORGET●Your IPP (Individual Pathways Plan) can also
assist you with your course selection.
Reminders….● Start to choose courses now! ● Guidance Counsellors will have pathway planning appointments
available to discuss course selection..● Virtual Course Fair – March 3 & 4, 4th period● Your completed Course selection on mBp verified by parent/guardian
is due: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
● Students who submit late course selections may not be able to have the courses of their choice. Late submissions will be date stamped.
Changing Courses● March-April: No Changes – Building Timetable based on Course Selections
● May - June:You MUST have your IPP completed!!!Book an appointment in Student Services
● End of August:Set appointments for change times!! Schedule TBD!
**Parental Note Required for any change!!!
Questions?Talk to your Guidance Counsellor
Google Meet Appointments begin next week.
There are many Pathways to Success!!