COURSE SELECTION PLANNING Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School

COURSE SELECTION PLANNING Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School Students Entering Grade 12

DECISIONS, DECISIONS You will submit electronically and a paper copy to your homeroom teacher Due date is: FEBRUARY 19, 2015

COURSE SELECTIONS REQUIRE PLANNING &TEACHER SUPPORT • Choose Wisely! • Seek Advice! • YOUR course selections determine the timetable!

FULL TIME STUDENT STATUS In Grade 12, PETHS students are required to carry a minimum of SEVEN (7) courses over both semesters

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

18 COMPULSORY CREDITS 4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade) 1 Credit in French as a Second Language 3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 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 . 5 Credit in Civics &. 5 Credit in Career Studies (grade 10) Plus………. .

COMPULSORY CREDITS (CONT’D) • 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

GRADE 12 COURSE SELECTION FRENCH IMMERSION • English • Français – FIF 4 UF or FIF 4 OF You must have a total of 10 credits in French to receive the French Immersion Certificate

TRACKING DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS • Refer to your Credit Counselling Summary • Use the Educational Planning Chart available online – available on the Trudeau Pages Website

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)

FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Compulsory Subjects (18 required) Required Credits French Immersion 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)

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

Course Types in Gr. 11/12 These types of 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 Ex. ENG 3 U 1 Open Ex. PAF 3 O 9 Universit y College Apprenticeshi OSSD p

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 and 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, 3 M 1 (Computer Studies) • Grade 11 Hairstyling and Aesthetics, TXJ 3 E 1 (Technology) TEJ

PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY College Work Community Living SCHOOL International Travel/Education Apprenticeship University Which path will you choose?

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Arts & Culture, Business & Health and Wellness Speak with Mr. Annett or Ms. Diep for more details

SHSM Recognition

WHY TAKE ADVANCED PLACEMENT? • Designed for highly motivated students • Achievement – earn credit or advanced placement at University • Preparation – develop better study habits, improve writing skills, sharpen problem solving and critical thinking skills • Confidence – tackle academic challenges

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 For more information • SCH 4 UE - Chemistry contact Pre AP Courses Available Ms. Yam, AP Coordinator • MCR 3 UE - Functions • SCH 3 UE - Chemistry

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION • This 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.

College Delivered Dual Credit • Dual Credit courses are for Grade 11 & 12 students. As well, SHSM and OYAP students may receive some industry-specific certifications in Dual Credit courses. • As ministry-approved courses, Dual Credits allow students (while they are still in secondary school), to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or an apprenticeship certification

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

PREREQUISITE PLANNING Courses in Grade 11 & 12 may have prerequisites Be sure to check the course calendar for specific prerequisites Fill this information in to your Course Planner to inform your selections

Prerequisite Planning for Post. Secondary Learning • Colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions also have prerequisites for entry to their programs • Check program admission requirements carefully – they are not the same at all institutions.

THE DESTINATIONS • Students in Ontario have many options for post secondary training. • You can choose from 28 colleges, 19 universities, hundreds of private career colleges and over 100 apprenticeship opportunities.

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 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma required • English – ENG 4 U 1 • Six Gr. 12 “U” and/or “M” courses • Check individual university program prerequisites • Non-academic requirements such as Personal Statement of Experience, Supplemental Application Form, Portfolio, Interview, etc.

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

Planning –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

IPP • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? feature=playe r_embedded&v=J-l 9 oa. XY 0 ss

How Do You Access the IPP? • Go to: www. careercruising. com • Student Log-in: YORK- Student # • Password: Birthdate (month/day/year) e. g. “May, 23, 1998” would be “ 05231998”

Choose IPP

CLICK ON: “CAREER CRUISING – SECONDARY COURSE SELECTION” • Scroll Down to

CLICK ON: “GRADE 6 -12…COURSE PLANNER”

LOG IN TO YOUR COURSE PLANNER Enter Your Student Number First time you login, your password is your birthday. If you have changed your password last year, it will be what you changed it to.

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!!!

“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 YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR SUMMER SCHOOL • You will still need to register in April/May

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

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: FEBURARY 19, 2016

NOT RETURNING NEXT YEAR:

Not Returning Next Year: • • • complete the required information submit electronically print a copy parent and student signs hand it in to the homeroom teacher

NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS? • Please see a Guidance Counsellor! • Go www. yrdsb. edu. on. ca and see the online tutorial • GOOD LUCK!!