After Grade 10: Career Planning and Course Selection - SATEC @ WA Porter CI
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After Grade 10: Career Planning and Course Selection
Overview ■ Introduction ■ Important Info About Choosing Grade 11 courses ■ Grade 11/12 Program Options ■ College and University Admission Requirements ■ Destination Based Planning ■ myBlueprint Online Course Selection Process ■ Next Steps/Final Reminders
GRADE 11 AND 12 COURSE TYPES The 5th Character indicates what type of course it is ■ ENG3U U = University Preparation ■ MCF3M M = University/College Preparation ■ BMI3C C = College Preparation ■ PAF3O O = Open ■ MEL3E E = Workplace Preparation
Choices are Important!
■ The only 2 courses you MUST choose are English & Math
■ Many grade 11 courses are prerequisites for grade 12 courses (e.g. MCR3U
needed for MHF4U, SPH3U needed for SPH4U etc.)
■ Grade 12 courses are often prerequisites for post-secondary programs
(e.g. MHF4U needed to study business, engineering and science in
university)
Fact vs. Fiction
■ If you plan on going to university, you cannot take Open or college
level courses---FICTION. (You can as long as you have six “U” or “M” level
courses in Gr. 12)
■ Colleges and Universities ONLY see your grade 12 marks---FICTION (Your
grade 11 and 12 marks are available to them)
■ You can pick a spare in grade 11---FICTION (Mostly). You must have
successfully completed 23 credits before you can request a spare
College vs University
Criteria College University
Length of Program & Cost 1-4 Years ($$) 4 Years (Co-op programs are 5 years) $$$
Admission Requirements from Grade 12 OSSD with C/M/U or O courses OSSD with 6 U or M courses (in grade 12)
Focus of Programs and class size Practical, aimed at acquiring specific Theoretical and Analytical.
skills related to occupational fields. Sometimes large class sizes
Small class sizes
Granted Upon Graduation Diploma or Certificate or Degree Degree (B.A., B. Sc., B. Com)
College Admission Requirements
■ OSSD (High School Diploma), 40 community Volunteer Hours, & Pass the Literacy Test/course
■ Grade 12 College English (or University English)
■ Some programs require specific courses in high school (e.g. math is needed for engineering
technology) or experience might be needed for social service programs
■ Use www.myBlueprint.ca/tdsb or www.ontariocolleges.ca to see what is needed and learn
about different programs
Accessing college Specific Information
online Guide to all Ontario colleges
www.ontariocolleges.ca
University Admission Requirements
■ OSSD (High School Diploma), 40 Volunteer Hours, and Pass the Literacy
Test
■ A minimum of 6 Grade 12 U or M credits, including Grade 12 U English
(ENG4U)--the other requirements depend on the program you want
■ Use www.myBlueprint.ca/tdsb or www.electronicinfo.ca to see what is
needed and learn about different programs
Accessing University Specific Information Ontario University Application Centre’s online Guide to all Ontario Universities www.electronicinfo.ca
Accessing Apprenticeship specific information Apprenticeships in the Trades & Service Industry ■ www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/apprentices ■ www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship ■ www.apprenticesearch.com ■ www.apprenticetrades.ca ■ www.madewiththetrades.com (Careers in the construction sector) ■ www.womenbuildingfutures.com (Women in trades)
CO-OP = EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Would you like to try 2 or 4 classes outside of the walls of SATEC?
■ You can choose 2 or 4 credit co-op: 2 credit is half day; 4 credit is full day
■ first week: in the co-op classroom preparing for work & interviewing with
a prospective employer
■ Remainder of the semester: you will go to your work placement (You will
return to co-op class every 2nd week)
■ It is an excellent way to try out a career before deciding about
Post-secondarySHSM
■ S H S M
SHSM refers to a pecialist igh kills ajor. For this, students must
take a package of 8 to 10 required credits in grades 11 & 12
■ Your Secondary School Diploma will recognize this major area of study
■ Our school offers the ICT or Environment SHSM
■ Two credit co-op is a requirement for both.DUAL CREDIT
■ Dual Credit is a program where you choose a college course
at a college in the GTA and you earn both a high school
credit and a college credit for your OSSD...a two for one!REVISED Grade 11 Course Offering in 2019-2020 ATC3M1 - Dance ■ Learn about dance genres from around the world ■ Increase your understanding of the elements of dance and the tools of composition in a variety of performance situations ■ research and explain how physical, intellectual, and artistic skills developed in dance can be applied in a wide range of careers ■ apply tools and techniques throughout the process of creation and presentation, and reflect on how studies in the dance arts affect personal identity Prerequisite: ATC1O1, ALC1O1 and ADA2O1 May Be Considered this year
CHANGES TO COMMUNITY HOURS RECORDING IN 2019-2020
We encourage students to develop a portfolio of accomplishments which
includes a record of their community volunteer service.
Beginning September 2019:
■ Guidance counsellors will only be recording the 40 hours of
community service that are required for graduation
■ If students accumulate additional hours beyond the required 40, they
need to manage the recording of those hours themselvesEducational Planning
■ Think about your Occupational destination and which post secondary
route will take you there (Workplace, Apprenticeship, College, University)
■ Check websites for requirements (www.myBlueprint.ca/tdsb,
www.ontariocolleges.ca and www.electronicinfo.ca)
■ List Grade 12 courses required for your post- secondary program, then Plan
in reverse
■ Talk to your Guidance Counsellor
■ Talk to your familyWhat if I am planning on going to University?
Keep your options open
BUT
■ Select courses at the right level for you
○ college programs and apprenticeship training lead to many occupations
■ University pathway: must choose university level English
■ Choosing college or workplace math? You can still go to university depending on
your program choiceWhat university programs require math in grade 12? ■ Science (e.g. Life and biochemical sciences, physical sciences, environmental sciences) ■ Business (e.g. Management, accounting) ■ Engineering ■ Computer Science/Information Technology ■ Math ■ Some Physical Education/Kinesiology
Looking ahead to Grade 11
MBF3C1
MPM2D1 MCF3M1 MAT2L1 MEL3E1
MCR3U1
MFM2P1* MBF3C1
MCF3M1 MCR3U1
*Students who aTTain at least 75% in MFM2P1 Are More more likely
to achieve Academic success in MCF3M1Looking Ahead to Gr. 12*
If you take:
MCR3U1 MHF4U1 MCV4U1
MCF3M1 MDM4U1
MBF3C1 MAP4C1
*Achievement at levels 3 & 4 in Grade 12 are more likely when Grade 11 achievement levels are above
level 3Making Informed Choices
■ Select courses at the right level for you
■ Choose ONLY the courses you intend to take in day school next year. If you want to
take a course at summer school or at another institution, do not choose it in
myblueprint
■ Summer school registration opens in the Spring (usually late april)
■ Nothing is guaranteed - there are always risks involved, so minimize risks
■ Choose 2 Alternative courses just in case 1 or more of the 8 you select cannot be
timetabledMAKING INFORMED CHOICES
■ Do your research ahead of time (talk to teachers, attend course fairs)
Course Fairs
Presenters:
Monday Feb. 4 - social Science, History, Guidance
When: February 4-8 during lunch time
Tuesday Feb. 5 - Social Science, Geography, English
Where: Front Foyer
Wednesday Feb. 6 - Science, Business
Thursday Feb. 7 - Physical Education
(Math - Feb. 13, room 216, 12:30-1:00 PM)
Friday Feb. 8 - Technology, French, Arts
■ Choose wisely. Do not pick courses randomly AND Do not base your choices on your
friends’ preferences
...becauseMaking Informed Choices- continued
... what you choose will most likely be what you are studying next year!
Why?
■ Course changes cannot be guaranteed
■ Changing your mind on taking certain courses later may result in disappointment
because classes will already will be fullNEED HELP WITH COURSE SELECTION?
Guidance counsellors are available, at lunch in room 101 on
the following days:
■ Thursday Feb. 7
■ Thursday Feb. 14
■ Tuesday Feb.19
■ Thursday Feb. 21Oops! I’ve made a mistake with my course choices
■ March 4-to March 8 - you May request an adjustment to your course
selection choices for 2019-20
■ March 18-end of May (approximately)- No course selection adjustments
■ End of May - end of JUNE - Changes may be made if available &
reasonableNext Steps...
■ Step 1: Learn more about courses and pathways:
http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/curricul/secondary/descript/descri9e.pdf
■ Step 2: Do your research at the Course Fairs (Feb 4-8). *Really Important to talk to
teaching staff about courses for next year
■ Step 3: Use the course offering guide sheet to assist you to choose your courses in
myBlueprint™
○ NOTE: You must choose 8 courses plus 2 alternate courses. (Your alternate choices
will be used if SATEC is unable to timetable one or more of your elective courses).Next Steps -continued Refer to this form when choosing your grade 10 courses in myBlueprint™.
Next Steps - continued
■ Step 4: Log in to myBlueprint™ and choose the courses you have selected
■ Step 5: Print the course sign off sheet from myBlueprint™
■ Step 6: Ensure that you have a parent/guardian sign the myBlueprint™ sign off sheet
■ Step 7: Submit the sign off sheet to your homeroom teacher NO LATER THAN Friday February
22nd
****Carefully consider your choices BEFORE you submit your sign-off sheet to
your homeroom teacher****How to use myBlueprint Want a quick guide? myBlueprint Course Selection Help Guide (hard copies also available in the Guidance office) Video tutorial: myBlueprint Support Videos Log in:myblueprint.ca/tdsb (you will need your OEN # - it’s on your report card)
KEEP INFORMED
■ Check the school’s tv monitor and Website
Regularly
■ Check for notices on the Bulletin Board outside room 101
■ Sign up on “REMIND” to Receive notifications from
guidance
■ Check myBlueprint throughout this process for messagesReminder About “Remind”
■ Go to www.remind.com/join
■ Grade 10 students, you are the Class of 2021
■ Enter kkgc94 to join the class of 2021 and receive
important messages from the guidance
departmentWHERE TO FIND THIS PRESENTATION LATER Go to the SATEC @W.A.Porter website to find this presentation - it is under the guidance tab
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