Emily Carr Secondary School Course Selection preparation for

Emily Carr Secondary School Course Selection preparation for students entering Grade 12 2012/2013 Excellence with Character Success with Support

Today’s Agenda n n n n Diploma Requirements Full Time Student Status Full Disclosure Course Types and Pathways Prerequisite Awareness Math Pathways Other ways of Earning Credits Cooperative Education Specialist High Skills Major New Courses at ECSS Online Course Selection Demonstration Need Help? Dates to Remember Next Year

Post-Secondary Pathways Apprenticeship & Skilled Trade Training n College n Community Living n Employment n Travel n University n Volunteering n

Diploma Requirements O. S. S. D. 18 Compulsory Credits + 12 Optional Credits + = 30 Total Credits (110 hours each) + Successful Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) + 40 Hours of Volunteer Community Involvement

15 Compulsory Single 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 grade 11 / 12) 2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian History 1 credit in Canadian Geography 1 credit in the Arts (Music, Art, or Drama) 1 credit in Health and Physical Education 1/2 credit in Civics & 1/2 credit in Career Studies Plus…. .

3 Compulsory Group Credits G 1 One additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native language, or a Classical or an International language, or a Social Science, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education (including Learning Strategies), or Cooperative Education G 2 One additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (Music, Art, or Drama) or French as a second language, or Cooperative Education G 3 One additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Computer Studies (grades 10 -12) or Technological Education (grades 9 -12) or French as a second language, or Cooperative Education

A Minimum of 12 Optional Credits Optional credits (a. k. a. Electives) allow you to custom build your educational program depending on your chosen destination.

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test-OSSLT n n A diploma requirement Will be administered on March 29, 2012 for any current grade 11 student who was absent, ill, or unsuccessful last year OSSLC in grade 11 or 12 if necessary Results expected by June

Community Involvement n n n Complete a minimum of 40 hours before graduation. Completing more may qualify you for graduation scholarships based on community involvement. If this is your plan, complete them by September 2012 at the latest. In any case, consider activities that will also enhance your personal résumé. Get cracking! Listen to announcements. Refer to our list of suggested opportunities in Vaughan – available in Guidance office and at the Guidance tab of the ECSS website.

Full Time Student Status n n Students are required to carry a full time course load This means Grade 9 -11 students must carry eight courses (four each semester with no study periods) Grade 12 students must carry a minimum of six courses (three in each semester) Students must have earned 24 credits before they may have a study period

Full Disclosure n n n Only successfully completed courses from grades 9 and 10 appear on your transcripts All grade 11 and 12 courses that you attempt will appear on your transcript whether you pass them or not Ask about the full disclosure date at summer school, night school, or virtual school if you plan to drop a course and avoid full disclosure.

Course Types in Grades 11 and 12 n C—college destination n E—workplace destination n M—university/college destination n U—university destination n O—open

Apprenticeship Bound or Skilled Trades Bound n n n It is strongly recommended that you take Cooperative Education. Pay close attention to your Math, Science, and English requirements. In most cases you will first have to find your own certified employer (Journey Person) to train you. In some cases you may then go directly to work with your Journey Person. In some cases you may train directly at a College. In all cases, you will have to register with the MTCU and this is where your Coop teacher can make a world of difference!

College Diploma Bound n n By the end of Grade 12, Ontario Colleges will require you to have successfully completed ENG 4 C 1 in addition to a mix of C, M, & U type courses, not just Open courses. At some colleges, if your ENG 4 C 1 doesn’t land in semester one, then they will look at the result of your grade 11 ENG 3 C 1.

College or University Degree Bound By the end of Grade 12, you must successfully complete 6 grade 12 courses with a ‘ 4 M’ or a ‘ 4 U’ code. n The average of these 6 courses must be at least 75%. n These requirements apply to both University Degree programs and to College Degree programs. n Keep in mind…a degree is a degree! n

Prerequisite Planning n The Career Cruising online calendar clearly states all prerequisites. Examples: Code Course Prerequisite MDM 4 U 1 University Data Management MCF 3 M 1 or MCR 3 U 1 TDJ 4 M 1 University/College Design Technology TDJ 3 M 1 SPH 4 C 1 College Physics SNC 2 P 1 CHY 4 U 1 University The West & The World ENG 3 U 1 AWQ 4 M 1 Univ/Coll Photography AWQ 3 M 1

Four popular Math pathways Academic Pathway Applied Pathway Grade 9 academic Grade 9 applied Grade 10 academic Grade 10 applied Grade 11 functions (U) Grade 11 functions and applications (M) Grade 11 foundations for college math (C) Grade 12 advanced functions (U) Grade 12 math for technology (C) Grade 12 data management (U) Grade 12 foundations for college math (C) Grade 12 calculus and vectors (U) Grade 12 advanced functions (U) Grade 12 calculus and vectors (U)

Other Ways of Earning Credits e. Learning Credits n Virtual School n Dual Credits n Night School or n Summer School n n Pick up a detailed information sheet in the Guidance office on how to apply for semester two. Check deadline dates or speak to your Counsellor.

Keep Us Informed n If taking courses anywhere else, it is your responsibility to bring an official report card to the Guidance office.

Cooperative Education aka Experiential Education n n To qualify, you need to be 16 years old and have earned a minimum of 16 credits. Are there 3 teachers you can ask to recommend you? You may spend 2 periods, 3 periods, or 4 periods at a work placement and earn 2, 3, or 4 credits. See your counsellor or ask Mrs. Corneman, our Coop Department Head.

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) n By September 2012, ECSS will be offering two SHSM’s to our grade 11’s and 12’s: Business SHSM OR Proposed Health Care SHSM n A YRDSB Area West Information Presentation for Parents will be held here at ECSS tonight from 7: 00 to 8: 30.

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) This opportunity is open to all pathways Apprenticeship College University Workplace

SHSM: How does it work? n It n In takes two years to earn. grade 11 and 12 you take a bundle of 9 courses.

SHSM~Business 9 course bundle including: n 4 Business Major courses (taking a minimum of two per year) n 1 English course n 2 Math courses n 2 Cooperative Education credits

SHSM~Health and Wellness 9 course bundle including: n 4 Health and Wellness Major courses (taking a minimum of two per year) n 1 English course n 1 Math courses n 1 Social Science/Humanities or Science n 2 Cooperative Education credits

SHSM Advantages n n n Network with post-secondary institutions, local industries, and businesses; Complete industry recognized certifications and training that could open doors for summer jobs and future employment; Earn a Red Seal designation on your OSSD.

How do I sign up? n n n Pick up an application package in the Guidance office. Pick your courses on Career Cruising just like everybody else by February 17. Make sure to select the courses in the application package instructions. Hand in the completed application package by February 17 to the Guidance office. Expect to be interviewed by Ms Serio, our SHSM Coordinator.

New Courses for Next Year n In addition to our proposed new Health and Wellness SHSM, ECSS is offering these new courses: n NAC 1 O 1 Expressing Aboriginal Cultures AMT 3 O 1 Music Theatre GPP 3 O 1 Leadership and Peer Support THJ 3 M 1 Green Industries TPJ 4 C 1 Health Care TXJ 4 E 1 Hairstyling and Aesthetics n n n

Where can I find a full List of ECSS Course Offerings ? n n n Right on the Career Cruising site in two different places – see the instructions you receive today. On the ECSS website at the Guidance link – here you may print off the full 2 page list of course offerings per grade or even print off the entire ECSS calendar of offerings. If you lose your instruction sheet, you may print this off of the Guidance link as well.

How do I select my courses? n Start by going online www. yrdsb. edu. on. ca n Follow the instructions provided in your package

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Need Help? After exams, each of our departments will be available for consultation during the lunch hour. Watch for signs. n After exams, counsellors and student success teachers will be available in the library to assist you. Just drop by over the lunch hour. n

Tuesday, January 24, 7 pm-9 pm n n n n n Parent Information Presentation in the Library for parents/guardians of students entering grade 11 or grade 12 in September 2012. College, University, Apprenticeship requirements Cooperative Education Dual Credits SHSM’s Degree programs at Ontario colleges Math pathways Gap year volunteering And much more…

Next Year In your graduation year you will be well prepared for your post-secondary plans by the time you leave. We will guide you through to your graduation in June 2013.

September to February n n n n A full info session for all grade 12 s Biweekly grad e-mail information Twitter updates Scholarship and financial planning Workshops SAT workshops College Fair University Fair ECSS Pathways to Opportunity Event

September to February College Applications Support n University Applications Support n Apprenticeship Applications Support n Ongoing monthly Awards/Scholarships emails n Community Involvement Support n

Next Year continued… n April: Awards for Graduation Ceremony Nominations Procedure n May: Prom n June: Graduation Ceremony

Prepare for your final Graduation Year Explore Consult Sign Submit Select your courses by Friday, February 17 th. Give your printed selections to your SST, SERT, or your Homeroom teacher.