Sir Robert Borden HS Grade 12 Course Contract
Sir Robert Borden HS Grade 12 Course Contract Presentation
Choosing Your Courses Consider the following: • course prerequisites • credit accumulation • minimum 6 courses • maximum 7 courses • post secondary prerequisites • evaluate your abilities • talk to teachers, parents, friends • see your guidance counsellor
Graduation Requirements • 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) students must complete group 1, group 2 & group 3 credits • 40 hours community service • Literacy Test
Remember Group Credits! One from each GROUP: • GROUP 1: Additional English, French or a Native Language or an International language, or Social Science, Canadian or World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, or Co-op • GROUP 2: Business, additional credit in Phys Ed, Arts, French or Co-op • GROUP 3: Gr. 11 or 12 Science, Technology, Computer Studies, French or Co-op
Course Contract Considerations • • Interests & Talents Academic Achievement Explore different courses Experiential Learning Role Models Values Global Experiences
Post Secondary – Plan Ahead Do you know what you want to do after high school? • • Apprenticeship College (40 students) Dual Credit Entrepreneurship Gap year University (150 students) Work
Exploring Apprenticeships • Co-op – OYAP opportunities (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) • SHSM – Specialist High Skills Major Career specific courses (Architectural Design) • Dual Credit – College credit while in high school • OYAP opportunities See your counsellor www. careersintrades. ca
COLLEGE PROGRAMS Find a Program www. ontariocolleges. ca
COLLEGE PROGRAMS algonquincollege. com • • • Programs – full time A to Z Program descriptions Employment opportunities Admission requirements Fees and expenses BACHELOR DEGREES Building Science E-Business Hospitality & Tourism Interior Design COLLABORATIVE DEGREES BA of Science in Nursing - Ottawa U BA of Information Technology – Carleton U BA Network Technology – Carleton U BA Photonics & Laser Technology – Carleton U ARTICULATION AGREEMENT eg. Business Administration (3) Bachelor of Commerce(2) @ University of Ottawa
College www. ontariocolleges. ca www. algonquincollege. com Sample College Programs (based on Algonquin College) ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN (2) ENG 4 C, MAP 4 C or MCF 3 M BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (3) ENG 4 C, MAP 4 C CHILD & YOUTH WORKER (3) (highly competitive) ENG 4 C COMPUTER PROGRAMMER (2) ENG 4 C, MAP 4 C
Sample College Programs DENTAL HYGIENE (2) (highly competitive) ENG 4 C, SBI 3 C, SCH 4 C (admission tests) EARLY CHILDHOOD ED (2) (highly competitive) ENG 4 C, first aid FITNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION (2) ENG 4 C, SBI 3 C or SCH 4 C or PHYS. ED GAME DEVELOPMENT (3) ENG 4 C, MAP 4 C, MCT 4 C highly rec, SPH 4 C rec GENERAL ARTS & SCIENCE (1) (highly competitive) ENG 4 C, MBF 3 C pre-trades, pre-technology
POLICE FOUNDATIONS TERM 1 Communications I Career & College Success Canadian Criminal Justice System Psychology Sociology & Canadian Society Political Science & Public Administration Fitness & Lifestyle Management 1 TERM 2 Communication Skills for Police Foundations Criminology Interpersonal & Group Dynamics Issues in Diversity/First Nation Peoples Fitness and Lifestyle Management 11 Criminal and Civil Law Contemporary Social Problems
University • Ontario universities require six Grade 12 U/M courses • Different programs have different prerequisites • Do your research now (see your Guidance Counsellor) www. ontariouniversities’info
Sample University Admission Requirements Carleton University example:
University of Ottawa
Sample University Programs ARTS (Carleton) 75 -77% ENG 4 U 84% ENG 4 U, MHF 4 U, MCV 4 U Commerce (Carleton) Low 80 s ENG 4 U, MHF 4 U, one additonal 4 U math MCV 4 U (recommended) INT. BUSINESS (Carleton) 82 -85% ENG 4 U, MHF 4 U, one additional 4 U math (MCV 4 U recommended) One year study abroad/language ENGINEERING (Carleton) 75 -85% MHF 4 U, SPH 4 U, SCH 4 U, one of SBI 4 U, SES 4 U or MCV 4 U (MCV 4 U recommended) COMMERCE Management (Ottawa)
More University Programs KINESIOLOGY (Queens’) 84%+ ENG 4 U, MHF 4 U, SBI 4 U, 2 of SCH 4 U, SPH 4 U, MCV 4 U (PSE 4 U highly recommended) JOURNALISM (Carleton) 85 -88% ENG 4 U & Application NURSING (Ottawa) (Algonquin Campus) (Pembroke Campus) high 80 s mid 80 s low 80 s ENG 4 U, SBI 4 U, SCH 4 U (65%+) MCF 3 M OR 3 U OR 4 U math SOCIAL SCIENCES (Ottawa) mid 70 s ENG 4 U MEDICAL SCIENCE (Western) Low 90 s ENG 4 U, MCV 4 U, SBI 4 U, SCH 4 U
Commerce - U of Ottawa First year courses • • • Social Context of Business Computing Concepts for Business Introduction to Business Management Introduction to Microeconomics Introduction to Macroeconomics Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Philosophy) Mathematical Methods 1 (Calculus…) Mathematical Methods 11 (Algebra…) Effective Business English Elective
Grades are important! Community Colleges Grade report -sent in November Marks- from grades 9 to 12 Application deadline - Feb 1 st Offers - following semester 1 grades
Grades are important! University Grade report- sent in November (includes grade 11 marks and completed grade 12 course marks) Early offersbased on these marks Final marksfrom semester 1 Mid-term marks- from semester 2 Final marks - from semester 2
www. careercruising. com • Online Interest Inventory • Matchmaker • Complete all 125 questions • Check out the Skills Inventory and the Learning Styles Inventory
French Program Immersion Certificate - Four courses in French - Six courses in other subjects in French Extended Certificate - Four courses in French - Three course in other subjects in French
Grade 11 & 12 Course Codes Course Code Type of Course U University M University/College C College O Open E Workplace
Arts Prerequisite - grade 11 level ADA 4 M – Drama AMG 4 M – Guitar AMK 4 M – Piano Keyboarding AMR 4 M – Band AMU 4 M - Instrumental AMV 4 M - Vocal AVI 4 M – Visual Art AWQ 4 M – Photography (digital camera required) Business Studies • BAT 4 M – Accounting • BVD 4 C – Venture Planning • BOH 4 M- Business Management Prerequisite BAF 3 M None
Canada & World Studies Prerequisites - Gr 11 English, Social Science or Canada & World Studies • CGW 4 U – World Issues • CIA 4 U - Economics • CLN 4 U – Canadian & International Law Computer Studies • ICS 4 U – Computer Studies Prerequisite ICS 3 U
Cooperative Education – 2 credits Discipline Guidance (Career Cruising) Application Required Note: not a university credit English • ENG 4 C – English College • ENG 4 U – English University • EWC 4 U– Writer’s Craft • OLC 4 O – Literacy Course Prerequisite ENG 3 C ENG 3 U None
French • FIF 4 U - French University Prerequisite FIF 3 U Interdisciplinary Studies • IDP 3 O & IDP 4 U/4 O – Emergency Services (take both) International Language LWSCU - Spanish LWSBD
Mathematics • MHF 4 U – Advanced Functions • MCV 4 U – Calculus • MDM 4 U- Data Management • MAP 4 C - College Math • MEL 4 E – Workplace • MHF 4 UR – Advance Placement • MCV 4 UR – Advance Placement Prerequisite MCR 3 U MHF 4 U MCF 3 M/MCR 3 U MBF 3 C MEL 3 E MCR 3 UR MHF 4 UR Physical Education • PSK 4 U – Exercise Science • PPL 4 OP – Girl’s Gym • PPL 4 OQ – Boy’s Gym • PAF 4 O – Fitness • PAD 4 O – Outdoor Education Prerequisite Gr 11 SNC/Phys Ed none
Science • • SBI 3 C – Biology College SBI 4 U – Biology SCH 4 U – Chemistry SPH 4 U – Physics Prerequisites SNC 2 P SBI 3 U SCH 3 U SPH 3 U Social Science & Humanities § § HFA 4 U/C – Nutrition & Health HHS 4 M – Individuals & Families HSE 4 M – Equity & Social Justice HZT 4 U - Philosophy Gr 11 SS/ENG/CWS
Technology Prerequisites • TCJ 4 C- Construction Tech TCJ 3 C • TDA 4 M – Architectural Design (SHSM) TDA/TDJ 3 M • TDJ 4 M – Design Tech TDJ/TDA 3 M • TGG 4 M – Yearbook TGG 3 M • TGJ 4 M – Comm Tech TGJ 3 M • TWJ 4 E – Custom Woodworking TWJ 3 E
Peer Leadership – Ms Lillico • Prepares students to assist teachers in a classroom setting • Offered in English & French GPP 3 O(F) • Teacher recommendations • Submit separate application with Course Contract (SRB web site) • Listed under Guidance and Career Education on Career Cruising
Outside the Timetable Important: To choose the courses below click Outside the Timetable for Discipline • Band • Outdoor Education • Yearbook
E-learning 2020/2021 Numerous Courses Offered Application Required Sign up in Guidance
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) • Course taken in grades 11 & 12 • Certification and indepth training • Apprenticeship, college, university or workplace pathways • Student takes a bundle of credits • Red Seal on OSSD plus additional qualifications Note: Application required
Sir Robert Borden SHSMS 1) SHSM Architecture & Interior Design Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design Mr Shea Students need 4 of the following: TDA 3 M/4 M, TDJ 3 M/4 M, TWJ 3 E/4 E 2) Emergency Services - 911 Policing, Paramedic, Firefighting Mr Snyder Students must take both IDP 3 O & IDP 4 O/4 U 3) Nutrition & Human Performance Health Care, Child Care, Fitness, Kinesiology, Chef Ms Lillico Requires Separate Application
Dual Credit Option Algonquin College • Take high school & college classes concurrently • Allows high school students to earn a college credit while attending high school • Earn both a high school credit and a college credit • Grade 11 & 12 students are eligible (see your guidance counsellor if interested)
SUMMER SCHOOL • Details are not available until mid April • Only offered in the month of July • Reach Ahead courses for students who have earned a 70% in the required prerequisite course – add to Course Contract; changes will be made later • Reach Ahead can also be for academic upgrading Note: 1 Credit & 2 Credit SHSM Summer Co-ops available
HOW TO SELECT MY GRADE 12 COURSES WITH CAREER CRUISING? 42
ONLINE COURSE SELECTION Students have detailed hand out for career cruising instructions HOW TO START CAREER CRUISING? 1. Go to www. ocdsb. ca 2. Click on the “Student Portal” tab: 43
ONLINE COURSE SELECTION 3. Click Login; Enter your ocdsb email and Password (same as computer login) 44
ONLINE COURSE SELECTION 4. Click on “Career Cruising” tab 45
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION 5. Next you will click on “Choose My Courses” 46
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION Yellow Boxes are Compulsory Courses White Boxes are Elective Courses 47
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION Step 1 - Click on the “yellow” Compulsory box to begin ** Follow handout for detailed step by step instructions 48
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION § After you click on a “yellow” compulsory box; this screen will appear § Click on your desired course selection for description § “Click” Add Courses § Step 2 -Follow these above steps to select any remaining compulsory courses 49
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION Step 3 -Now you will select your Elective Course options 50
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION After you click on a “white” elective box this screen will appear § Select the Discipline of Interest and then select your course § Then click “Add Course” § Step 4 -Follow these above steps to select each of your elective courses § 51
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION After you click on a “white” elective box this screen will appear § Select the Discipline of Interest and then select your course § Then click “Add Course” § Step 4 -Follow these above steps to select each of your elective courses § 52
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION Step 5 -Select your Alternate Courses What Does Alternate Course Mean? § Should one of your elective course selections not schedule into your timetable, the alternate course selection will be used § Example: HHS 4 U can not schedule into your timetable; the alternate HFA 4 U may § You must select at least 1 Alternate Course 53
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION Alternate Course Selection Example 54
CAREER CRUISING COURSE SELECTION Step 6 -To select Band, Yearbook, or Outdoor Ed. Click on the “Outside the Timetable box” and make your selection(s). Step 7 - Click Submit If you are ready to submit your courses 55
Most Gr 12 students will need 6 credits to graduate. Gr 12 students can choose only 7 courses. The 8 th course will be a spare. Gr 12 students who need only 6 courses to graduate can choose a Study Period which gives you 2 spares. If you need 8 courses to graduate, see your guidance counsellor. The Graduation Tracking on the right will show # of credits needed to graduate.
Discipline – choose grouping, click desired course & you will see prerequisite & description. Blue buttons are alerts with important information to READ. If you want the course, Click Add Course.
Red Alert means that you cannot select the course or Submit your selections. Read the message and Delete the course.
Check Diploma Requirements
Ready to SUBMIT - 7 courses - 30 credits - choose 1 Alternate (against course willing to change) - can choose Outside the Timetable credits
Course Request Sign Off Sheet - Submit February 6 th earliest - parent & student signatures - print & return to period 3 teacher - any changes to Computer Use or Media Permission see office Return by February 21, 2020
Courses that require Additional Applications • Cooperative Education • Online Courses • Peer Leadership • SHSM Hand in with Course Sign Off Sheet
Remember • Do your post-secondary research • Consult with family, friends & mentors • Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor • Return your Course Request Sign Off Sheet & Supplementary Applications to your period 3 teacher by February 21, 2020 A-K Ms Mayhew mary. anne. mayhew@ocdsb. ca L-Z Mr Mullins mark. mullins@ocdsb. ca
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