Colonel By Secondary School Course Selection 2019 2020

Colonel By Secondary School Course Selection 2019 -2020 IB

Colonel By Secondary School “QUAD INCEPIMUS CONFIEMUS” “WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN WE SHALL FINISH”

Elephant in the Room “To IB or Not To IB…” • Consider all avenues available for you to find success. • Find the best fit for your academic and personal needs. • Speak openly with your parents and Guidance about your concerns.

Understanding your Credit Counselling Summary • • • Personal Information Community Involvement Ontario Literacy Test Past courses Current courses Graduation criteria

Credit Counselling Summary Personal Information, Community Involvement, Ont. Literacy Test

Credit Counselling Summary Past / Completed Courses

Credit Counselling Summary Current Courses

Credit Counselling Summary Graduation Criteria

How to read a code • • First three letters are the subject: • ENG = English • AVI = Visual Arts • SBI = Biology # Indicates year • 1=9 • 3 = 11 2 = 10 4 = 12 • Ex. ENG 3 U LWSDU SCH 4 C

Levels - Grade 10 11 9 & 10 11 & 12 Academic (D) University (U) Applied (P) University /College (M) Open (O) College (C) Locally Developed (L) Open (O) Workplace (E) IB courses have an E or J at the end of the code (ENG 3 UE).

Compulsory Credits Required for OSSD

What do you need for your Ontario Diploma? • Group 1: 1 additional credit in: -English, French, International language OR -Social Science (ex. HSP, HRT) OR -CWS (ex. geo, history) OR -Guidance or Coop credit • Group 2: 1 additional credit in: • -Health and Physical Education, OR - the Arts OR Business Studies OR French OR Coop • Group 3: 1 additional credit in: -Science (Grade 11 or 12) OR -Technological Education OR French OR -Computer Studies (ICS) OR Coop

Plan your future – Where are you going? • • Workplace? Complete an apprenticeship? College? University? Consider your strengths and interests when making a decision. Conduct some research to decide on options.

Plan your future – Where are you going? COLLEGE – Earn a diploma, applied degree; collaborative programs (university/college) Prerequisites: • • OSSD, ENG 4 C, and others depending on the specific program (ex. SBI 3 C, SCH 4 C, MAP 4 C) Applied degree programs and collaborative programs generally have university requirements

Plan your future – Where are you going? UNIVERSITYEarn an undergraduate/Bachelor’s Degree (BSc, BCom, BA) Prerequisites: • • • OSSD Six 4 U or 4 M courses (some schools maximum of two 4 M courses) ENG 4 U and specific program requirements

Fields of Study University

Fields of Study College

Do Your Research • www. ontariocolleges. ca • www. electronicinfo. ca

Plan your future Course Selection • • • This is a contract for what you want to take next year. Research your post-secondary requirements. Ask and consider teachers’ advice (re: levels). Be aware of prerequisite courses. We will try to place you in all of your requested courses, but if we cannot, we will use your alternate choices.

IB Requirements • You must take 6 IB courses • • Group Group 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: Language and Literature Language Acquisition Individuals and Societies Science Mathematics Arts or Elective A minimum of three at the HL (may be up to 4)

AND… • • • You must take the Theory of Knowledge course (HZT 4 UE) (Grade 11 -IB 1) You must complete C. A. S. requirement (Creative/Active/Service) You must complete an Extended Essay and TOK paper.

HL or SL? • • • Many programs are taught at the Higher Level (HL) Exam can be written at the Standard Level (SL) – Maximum 2 SL exams in IB 1 Decision on level is finalized in October of IB 2 (grade 12) when you register for exams

Group 1: Language and Literature English A: Standard Level or Higher Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 ENG 1 DE ENG 2 DE ENG 3 UE ENG 4 UE

Group 2: Language Acquisition Spanish B: Standard Level or Higher Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 LWSBD LWSCU LWSDU (must be SL exam) LWSDU (SL or HL exam) French B: Standard Level or Higher Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 FSF 1 DE FSF 2 DE FSF 3 UE FSF 4 UE French A: Standard Level or Higher Level* *Students will be given the opportunity to write French B HL Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 FIF 1 D FIF 2 D FIF 3 UE FIF 4 UE

Group 3: Individuals and Societies Geography: Standard Level or Higher Level Grade 9 Course Code and Prerequisites CGC 1 DE Grade 10 CGD 3 ME Grade 11 Grade 12 CGD 3 ME CGW 4 UE (SL or HL exam) CGW 4 UE (SL exam) Students can move the grade 11 and 12 course into grades 10 and 11. IF the student chooses this option, the exam will be written in grade 11 and must be a SL exam. History: Standard Level or Higher Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 N/A CHC 2 DE CLN 4 UE CHY 4 UE (SL or HL exam)

Group 3: Individuals and Societies Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS): Standard Level ONLY Grade 9 Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 10 Recommended TGJ 2 O or TIJ 1 O or TGJ 1 O ICS 2 O Grade 11 Grade 12 TGJ 3 ME (SL exam) TGJ 4 ME (SL exam)

Group 4: Sciences Biology: Standard Level or Higher Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 SNC 1 DE/J SNC 2 DE/J SBI 3 UE SBI 4 UE (SL or HL exam) Chemistry: Standard Level or Higher Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 SNC 1 DE/J SNC 2 DE/J SCH 3 UE SCH 4 U 1/2 (SL or HL exam) Physics: Standard Level or Higher Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 SNC 1 DE/J SNC 2 DE/J SPH 3 UE SPH 4 UE (SL or HL exam)

Group 4: Sciences Sports and Exercise Science: Standard Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 SNC 1 DE/J SNC 2 DE/J Any grade 11 Science (preferably Biology) PSK 4 UE (SL exam)

Group 5: Mathematics Math Studies: Standard Level Studies Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 MPM 1 D or MPM 1 DE MPM 2 D or MPM 2 DE MCR 3 UE (SL exam) Students may take MDM 4 U, *MHF 4 U, MCV 4 U *co/pre-req to MCV

Group 5: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 MPM 1 DE MPM 2 DE MHF 4 U 2 MCV 4 U 2 (SL exam) Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 MPM 1 DE MPM 2 DE MHF 4 U 1 MCV 4 U 1 (HL exam)

Group 6: Arts/Elective Music: Standard Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 AMU 1 O AMU 2 O *AMU 3 ME and AMR 3 M *AMU 4 ME and AMR 4 M (SL exam) Visual Arts: Standard Level Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 AVI 1 O AVI 3 ME AVI 4 ME (SL exam) Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 AVI 1 O AVI 3 ME AVI 4 ME AWM 4 ME (HL exam) Visual Arts: Higher Level Course Code and Prerequisites

Group 6: Arts/Elective Film: Standard Level Grade 9 Course Code and Prerequisites Grade 10 Recommended TGJ 2 O or TIJ 1 O or ICS 2 O TGJ 1 O Grade 11 Grade 12 TGJ 3 ME TGJ 4 ME (SL exam) NOTE: students may also select a second group 2 or 3 or 4 subject to substitute for a Group 6.

Ontario Electives

Ontario Electives

Plan Your Future Cooperative Education n A great opportunity for experiential learning. n Try out a job and see how it feels. n 2 periods every second day (1 COP 3 PD*) – 2 credits OR (1 COP 4 PD*) – 4 credits 2 periods every day * Under Guidance/Career Ed. in Career Cruising

Plan your future SHSM – Arts and Culture Digital Media • Includes a bundle of major and other required credits • Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector • Taken in grade 11 and grade 12 • All pathways/levels available • Successful completion leads to a Red Seal on OSSD

International Certificate Program ICP PURPOSE of ICP: To recognize and honour students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens. Participants earn the certificate by: 1) 2) 3) 4) Studying an international language; Taking internationally-focused classes; Understanding global issues; Participating in an internationally focused project(s) of their choice

What is involved in the ICP? International Languages & Intercultural Communication International Coursework International Experience & Engagement To enroll, please see your Guidance Counsellor.

Dual Credit Programs • Through the Dual Credit Program high school students have the opportunity to earn up to 4 dual credits by taking part in apprenticeship training and college courses. Students enrolled in the program can earn both high school and college credits upon successful course completion. • Classes attended at Algonquin College – must fit into your timetable. • Dual credit programs are linked to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). • Discuss with your guidance counsellor if you feel this program is of interest to you.

E-Learning • E-learning courses available in Career Cruising. • Separate supplementary option sheet required (available in Guidance office). • You will be forced to choose an extra course (in case you are not able to get into requested e-course).

Plan your future Course Selection Career Cruising (www. careercruising. com) Follow link for Secondary School Course Guide on www. colonelby. com (under Useful Links)

Use a Course Planner Sheet (available in Guidance or on CB website)

Your “Option Sheet” – Career Cruising

Your Option Sheet – Career Cruising

Important Note n n n Printing after submitting is essential to finalize course selection process. Indicate Summer School intention on print out. Student and parent signatures are required.

Plan your future – n n n If an override is required in order to submit (program changes, online learning), see/email Guidance Counsellor. For students taking summer school, you may need to add courses (ex. CHV/GLC) to next grade column (ex. Grade 11) in order to be able to replace it in current grade column. Please submit by February 22 nd, 2019 to Subject teachers (in class where credit counselling summary was distributed).

Summer School n n n March/April/May registration completed through Guidance office Reach Ahead and credit recovery for some subjects in grades 9 & 10 July (3. 5 weeks) Mostly compulsory courses with some electives Online options

Summer School *Course Selection: Note on your Course Selection print out your intention to take summer school. This is NOT an official summer school registration.

Course changes n n Conflicts may occur. Choose alternates. Priority is given to compulsory credits/ graduation requirements. Consider course choices carefully. Changes are not always possible.

Questions? • Make an appointment with guidance • Research your options. • Discuss recommended course levels with teachers • Fill out a course planning sheet. • Be mindful of balance. • How will I achieve the strongest success BIG PICTURE? • Discuss options with parents.

Questions? n Appointments can be booked online at www. colonelby. com (Admin--Guidance) • jill. badgery@ocdsb. ca (A-G) • sarah. storey@ocdsb. ca (H-M) • rachel. nakashoji@ocdsb. ca (N-Z)

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