GRADE 9 to 10 Course Selection Guidelines Guidance, Counselling and Career Education St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
Graduation Requirements What you need to graduate?
Ontario Secondary School Diploma 30 credits (110 hours each) 18 compulsory credits 12 optional credits (includes 4 Theology credits) 40 hrs. community involvement Complete the Ontario School Literacy Requirements OSSD
Diploma Requirements 4 English- one credit per grade 3 Mathematics - at least one in Grade 11 or 12 2 Science 1 Canadian History (gr.10) 1 Canadian Geography (gr.9) 1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama or Dance) 1 French as a second language 1 Health and Physical Education.5 Civics and.5 Career Studies
Diploma Requirements Group 1 Additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Classical or an International language, or Social Science and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Cooperative Education
Diploma Requirements Group 2 Additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or the Arts, or Business Studies, or Cooperative Education, or French as a second language
Diploma Requirements Group 3 Additional credit in Science, or Technological Education, or Cooperative Education, or Computer Science, or French as a second language
Streams Continues to be based on: Academic D Applied P Open O Locally Developed L
Grade 10 Compulsory Courses Theology: HRE 2O1 English: ENG 2D1 / ENG 2P1 / ENG 2L1 / ESL BO1 Mathematics: MPM 2D1 / MFM 2P1 / MAT 2L1 History: CHC 2D1 / CHC 2P1 / CHC 2DF* Science: SNC 2D1 / SNC 2P1 Civics: CHV 2O1 (.5 credits) Careers: GLC 2O1 (.5 credits) Extended French: FEF 2DF
Elective Courses Grade 10 Arts DRAMA ADA 2O1 DANCE ATC 2O1 MUSIC VOCALS AMV 2O1 GUITAR AMG 2O1 Business INTRO TO BUSINESS BBI 2O1 Computer Science COMPUTER SCIENCE ICS 2O1 Health / Physical Education AQUATICS PAQ 2O1 GIRLS FITNESS PAF 2O1 CORE PHYS ED PPL 2OM/F STICKS PPL 2OS Modern Languages French FEF 2D1 FSF 2D1 Technology CONSTRUCTION TCJ 2O1 TECH DESIGN TDJ 2O1 COMPUTER ENGIN. TEJ 2O1 COMM. TECH TGJ 2O1 HOSPITALITY & TOURISM TFJ 201 HAIR AND AESTETICS TXJ 2O1 TRANSPORTATION TTJ 2O1 Social Science Food & Nutrition HFN 201
Post-Secondary Apprenticeships: Skilled trades. Information available in the Guidance and Career Centre College : 100% of programs require English. 65% of programs require Math. www.ontariocolleges.ca University: Almost every programs requires/needs 4UEnglish. Each program has very specific course requirements. Students should access einfo. This can be viewed online at www.ouac.on.ca University admission is based on 6 U and M courses. Grades requirements vary depending on programs.
University vs. College Type of Educational Experience University offers a theoretical and academic educational experience. There can be a generalist or specialist approach. Asks WHY? College offers a hands -on approach to education. Training is specialized for particular occupations. Asks HOW?
University vs. College What do you get? From a University, you earn a degree. From a College, you earn a diploma or certificate. Many Colleges now have links with universities and are able to offer Applied degrees
University vs. College How long does it take? For University, three or four years for an undergraduate program, considerably longer for a master s or Ph. D. In College, one year for a certificate; two or three years for a diploma. Generally speaking, technician is a two year program and technologist is a three year program.
Apprenticeship Apprentices earn money while they are training - have graduated salaries. Apprenticeship typically lasts between two and five years. Grade 12 is preferred in most cases. Trades include construction, service, transportation and industry.
University Bound? Generally, University study requires a minimum of 6 U or M stream credits. Carefully check INFO and the university admission publications. www.ouac.on.ca
College Bound? Ontario Secondary School Diploma Specific Grade 12 courses (depending on your program) Some programs are highly competitive and you may need to achieve above average grades in some courses. Some additional selection criteria (tests, interviews, info sessions, portfolios, etc.)
Mathematics
Who needs what Math Courses Math Courses MCV4U and MHF4U MCV4U & one of or MHF4U MDM4U MHF4U or MDM4U General Post Secondary Programs Engineering Architecture Physics Computer Science Commerce Business Science Business Social Science Arts *** Examples only - Requirements vary by university and program
Who needs what Math Courses Math Courses MCT4C MAP4C MEL4E General Post Secondary Programs College Technology programs College Health Care programs Apprenticeships College Non-technical programs Apprenticeships Workplace *** Examples only - Requirements vary by college and program
Career Centre / Guidance area Each University or College has their own policy for program pre-requisites. Be sure to check College and University publications for this information. Research, Research, Research!
Where to research for Post-Secondary Information Universities Research on the university site: www.electronicinfo.ca Colleges Research on the college site: www.ontariocolleges.ca
Important Info Level Change: (Science and English) Students may change academic levels with solid course mark, parent & teacher approval Prerequisites In order to take some grade 11 & 12 courses students must have the grade 10 prerequisite course choose carefully Study Period Students are NOT permitted to have a study period in grade 10 Continuing Education (Night, Summer, and Online Education) Students should discuss with his/her counsellor before taking any courses through continuing education (Summer/Night/ON- Line/Private/etc.)
Co-operative Education 2 credits, 3 credits, or 4 credits - co-op may offer you a chance to experience some career that is of interest. 2 credits in Co-op can now count as compulsory courses in groups 1, 2, or 3. Contact: Ms. Cunningham in the co-op office You must fill out additional application form located in the guidance office and indicate the requested semester
Specialist High Skills Majors Packages of courses leading to careers in specific career sectors Available in Business and Environment Check Online Course Calendar under Additional Programs please see Mrs. Zanatta
SHSM PROGRAM ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS COURSES RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATIONS REACH AHEADS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CO-OP COURSES RELATED TO BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONS REACH AHEADS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CO-OP Indicate on myblueprint interest by clicking the SHSM link. A counsellor will be in contact with you!
Elective Course Information Course Mark Date Completed Personal Information Compulsory Name Course Information Student Number Course OEN Mark Homeroom information Required Attendance Course Date Literacy Completed Test Results Community Service Current Credit Totals Course Information Compulsory Credit Course Totals Information Midterm Elective Credit and Final Totals Mark Night School Information
myblueprint myblueprint will be enabled from: December 1st - December 21 st **make sure to print your myblueprint sign off sheet** When you are submitting courses if they turn red please ensure you have the appropriate prerequisites.
Once you have determined your courses.. 1. Enter your courses into myblueprint and submit. 2. Print sign off sheet from myblueprint and have your guardian sign it. 3. Complete School Cash Online payment. 4. Print off receipt from School Cash Online. 5. Sign all media consent forms in registration package. 6. Bring completed package to the cafeteria during your lunch December 19 th 21 st.
Baxter Barks Activity Fee 2018/2019 00000 000 $65.00 $65.00 Baxter Barks 2800 Erin Centre Blvd.
Important Dates November 27 th - 30 th : Grade 9 12 Homeroom Visits December 5 th and 6 th Extra Service Lunch December 19 th to 21 st Registration Packages Due (lunch cafeteria)
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