Course Selection Planning Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School

Course Selection Planning Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School For Students Entering Grade 11

Course Selections Require Planning and Teacher Support Remember your course selection determines the timetable! Your completed form is due back by February 19, 2016 Submit electronically and hand in a paper copy to your homeroom teacher

Diploma Requirements 12 Optional Credits 18 Compulsory Credits Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test O. S. S. D. 40 hours of Community Involvement

18 Compulsory Credits 4 Credits in English (one credit per Grade) 1 Credit in French as a Second Language 3 Credits in Mathematics (at least one credit in Grade 11 or 12) 2 Credits in Science 1 Credit in Canadian History 1 Credit in Canadian Geography 1 Credit in the Arts 1 Credit in Health and Physical Education 0. 5 Credit in Civics & 0. 5 Credit in Career Studies (Grade 10) Plus………. .

Compulsory Credits (con’t) Group 1: English (including the OSSLC), French as a second language, classical languages, international languages, Native languages, Canadian and world studies, Native studies, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education. Group 2: French as a second language, the arts, business studies, health and physical education, cooperative education Group 3: French as a second language, science (grade 11 or 12), computer studies, technological education, cooperative education

34 Credit Threshold

Full Disclosure In grades 11 Overall Grades 9 & & 12, a list of achievement 10, only ALL courses Credits in high successfully taken or outside of school and is completed attempted, day school required by courses with the identified on postappear on percentage the transcript secondary your grade, will institutions transcript appear

Full Time Student Status Students are required to carry a full-time course load This means Grade 9 -11 students must carry 8 courses (4 in each semester) Grade 12 students must carry a minimum of 7 courses York Region District School Board

Tracking Your Diploma Requirements Refer to your credit counselling summary Use the educational planning chart included in the online calendar

FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Compulsory Subjects (18 required) French Immersion Required Credits Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 ¤ French Immersion* ¤ French Immersion * ¤ English 4 ¤ English Mathematics 3 ¤ Mathematics Science 2 ¤ Science Canadian Geography (Grade 9) 1 ¤ Geography* Physical and Health Education 1 ¤ Phys. Ed. Arts (music, art, or drama) 1 ¤ Canadian History (Grade 10) 1 ¤ History* Civics (Grade 10) 0. 5 ¤ Civics* Career Studies (Grade 10) 0. 5 ¤ Careers* 3 additional compulsory credits (see below) 3 Optional Credits Required 12 Minimum Credits for OSSD 30 Grade 12 ¤ Total (8) Total (7)

ENGLISH PROGRAM Compulsory Subjects (18 required) Required Credits Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 French 1 ¤ French English 4 ¤ English Mathematics 3 ¤ Mathematics Science 2 ¤ Science Canadian Geography (Grade 9) 1 ¤ Geography Physical and Health Education 1 ¤ Phys. Ed. Arts (music, art, or drama) 1 ¤ Canadian History (Grade 10) 1 ¤ History Civics (Grade 10) 0. 5 ¤ Civics Career Studies (Grade 10) 0. 5 ¤ Careers 3 additional compulsory credits (see below) 3 Optional Credits Required 12 Minimum Credits for OSSD 30 Grade 12 ¤ English ¤ 1 to complete timetable Total (8) Total (7)

Course Types in Gr. 11/12 These types of University courses could be used for entrance to: College (C) Ex. ENG 3 C 1 Workplace (E) Ex. ENG 3 E 1 University/college (M) Ex. MCF 3 M 1 University (U) Ex. ENG 3 U 1 Open (O) Ex. PAF 3 O 9 College Apprenticeship OSSD

French Immersion Courses Choose from either university destination or open. Both lead to the French Immersion Certificate. Grade 11 o FIF 3 OF or FIF 3 UF Grade 12 ◦ FIF 4 OF or FIF 4 UF

New Courses Grade 11 Visual Arts for French Immersion, AVI 3 M 1 (Arts – Visual Arts) Grade 11 Visual Arts - Ceramics, AWC 3 O 1 (Arts - Visual Arts) Grade 12 Visual Arts - Painting, AWN 4 M 1 (Arts Visual Arts) Grade 12 World History Since the Fifteenth Century for French Immersion, CHY 4 UF (History) Grade 11 Media Arts for French Immersion EMS 3 OF (English)

New Courses Beginner’s Mandarin, LKMBD 1 (Modern & International Languages) Grade 12 Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership for French Immersion, PLF 4 MF (Physical Education) Grade 12 Technological Design in the Twenty-First Century, TDJ 401 (Technology) Grade 11 Computer Engineering Technology, TEJ 3 M 1 (Computer Studies) Grade 11 Hairstyling and Aesthetics, TXJ 3 E 1 (Technology)

LOOKING AHEAD: PREREQUISITE PLANNING Be sure to check the course calendar for specific prerequisites Courses in Grades 11 & Fill this information in your Course Planner to inform your selections

Pathway Support Apprenticeship Dual Credit Courses University College Exploring Opportunities Program University Cooperative Education College

LOOKING AHEAD: APPRENTICESHIP &SKILLED TRADES DESTINATION The Ontario Youth Apprentice Program (OYAP) – students earn high school credits and hours towards their apprenticeship in a trade through participation in Co-op.

LOOKING AHEAD: COOPERATIVE EThis DUCATION program is for students going to university, college, apprenticeship or work Allows students to earn grade 11 or 12 credits in a workplace setting while exploring a career of their choice Two co-op credits can be counted towards the compulsory groups For more information, contact Ms. Ramos or Ms. Leung in the Co-Op Office (Room 109).

Benefits of Co-Op � Earn 2 to 4 high school credits � Reinforces pathway and career decisions � Develop contacts and provides references in your field of interest � Develop � Provides skills in a professional environment experience and helps develop valuable employability skills � One of the program requirements for SHSM

A variety of different career options are available to explore Applications are completed online through Career Cruising.

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) At Trudeau, the SHSM programs are: Arts and Culture Business Health and Wellness For more information contact Mr. Annett or Ms. Diep, SHSM Coordinators

SHSM Recognition

Advanced Placement Courses AP Courses Available ENG 3 UE - Language and Composition ENG 4 UE - Literature and Composition FIF 4 UE - French Immersion MCV 4 UE - Calculus AB SCH 4 UE - Chemistry Pre-AP/Enrichment Courses Available MCR 3 UE - Functions SCH 3 UE – Chemistry MHF 4 UE – Advanced Functions For more information contact

Dual Credit College Partners With YRDSB Centennial College Fleming College Georgian College Seneca College George Brown College Humber College

College Admission Guidelines High school diploma required Additional requirements such as interview, English entrance test, Math test, portfolio, etc. Health/Science programs may require 12 Math Consult specific college programs for entrance requirements

University Destination University programs provide theoretical academic training: 1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences 2. Life/Health Sciences 3. Physical/Engineering Sciences 4. Business/Commerce

University Admissions High school diploma required English – ENG 4 U 1 Check individual university program prerequisites Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (“U” and “M ”) courses for admission and/or prerequisites.

Applying to Post Secondary Schools Outside of Ontario U. S. Go Fair Abroad Fair Individual Websites

Help With Course Selection Students talk with their subject teachers Guidance Counsellors can help with course selection Individual Pathway Plan Parents and Guardians Grade 10 Career Studies focusing on student’s interests, aptitudes & skills

What is the IPP? A web-based Individual Pathways Plan – accessible on any computer or smart phone A planning tool which documents your education and career and life plans A tool to help students explore and develop pathway planning

Choose IPP

Choosing Courses Online Scroll Down

ALTERNATE COURSES You must choose 2 Alternate courses ◦ Choose these in the same way you choose the Elective courses ◦ Your Alternates WILL be used if your Elective courses do not work in your timetable – CHOOSE WISELY!!!

Red and Blue Circles The blue circle will give you additional information about the course The red circle prevents you from submitting the course form

“OTHER CREDIT” BOX On the planner there is a box labelled “Other Credit” Use this if you PLAN on taking a course at summer school. But remember, YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR SUMMER SCHOOL You will still need to register in April/May

SUBMITTING YOUR COURSE SELECTION Click the “SUBMIT” button to submit the courses Print your selections and have them signed by your parent or guardian Hand in to your homeroom teacher DEADLINE: February 19, 2016

Questions? Please make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor! See the online tutorial at www. yrdsb. ca