Grade 10 Parents Course Selection Information Night

Grade 10 Parents Course Selection Information Night

Graduation Requirements

30 credits, 110 hours/credit

18 compulsory credits:4 credits English3 credits Math (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12)2 credits Science1 credit Canadian Geography - Grade 91 credit Canadian History - Grade 10 1 credit French as a second language

1 credit Arts1 credit Health & Physical Education1/2 credit Grade 10 Civics1/2 credit Grade 10 Career Studies

Additional Credits

• Three additional credits - one from each of the following lists:

Group 1: Can & World Studies, 5th English, Social Science & Humanities, French as a second language, Native or international language, Co-op

Group 2: Business Studies, 2nd Art, 2nd Phys. Ed., Co-op, or French as a second language

Group 3: Science - 11 or 12, Technological Education or Co-op, or French as a second language

• Plus 12 elective credits

• Plus successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test

• Plus 40 hours of Community Service

CONSIDERING “CO-OP” EDUCATION?

• WHAT IS IT?– LINKS ACADEMIC STUDIES WITH WORK

EXPERIENCE

• WHO CAN TAKE CO-OP?– GRADE 11 or 12

– HOW DO I APPLY?

• ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?– SEE Ms. Presutto or Mr. Corrigan in the Co-op office

Types of Courses in Grades 11 & 12

– Five streams (types) of courses may be offered.

– Streams are geared to students’ destinations after high school.

– Open courses, which are not specific to destinations are offered.

Workplace College University/College University Open

For students planning to enter the workplace.

(L)

To prepare students for most college programs.

(C)

To prepare students for specific college and university programs. (M)

To prepare students for university.

(U)

• For all students• Used to meet compulsoryrequirement and/or for personal interest(O)

• Not specific to a particular post-secondary destination.

Grade 9Principles

Academic 75MPM1D

Grade 9Foundations

AppliedMFM1P

Grade 9MAT1L

Grade 10PrinciplesAcademicMPM2D

Grade 10Foundations

AppliedMFM2P

Grade 10MAT2L

Grade 11 UFunctionsMCR3U

Grade 11 MFunctions andApplications

MCF3M

Grade 11 CFoundations for

College MathMBF3C

Grade 11Math for Work and

Everyday LifeMEL3E

Grade 12 UAdvanced Functions MHF4U

Grade 12 UMath of DataManagement

MDM4U

Grade 12 UCalculus and

VectorsMCV4U

Grade 12 CMath For College

TechnologyMCT4C

Grade 12 CFoundations for

College MathMAP4C

Grade 12Math for Work and

Everyday LifeMEL4E

Note: The new Advanced Functions is a prerequisite for Calculus and Vectors.

University Degreeengineering

computer sciencecommercelife science

architecture

University Degreebusiness

kinesiologygeneral science

life sciencenursing

College Diplomaauto mechanics

engineer technicianTool and Die

College Diplomapractical nursing

businessHotel, Travel

direct to workplacevocational programsservice industries

many programs require a 2nd math

eg. business

Sample of Post-Secondary

Destinations

Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 – 12

Grade 11 & 12 Course Types

Universities will accept for admission:

• U courses

• M courses (some universities will only accept a certain # of this course type)

Colleges will accept for admission:

• U courses

• M courses

• O courses

• C courses

Summer School - July 2013

• Reinforcement (repeat) summer school credits are offered for core subjects from grades 9 - 12

• You may take reinforcement courses in summer school if your mark is between 35%-49%

• Limited offerings of full credit courses are offered for grades 10 to 12

COLLEGE?

APPRENTICESHIP?

DIRECTLY TO WORK?

UNIVERSITY?

1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (DEGREES)

2. : Business Related Programs (DEGREES)

4. Engineering or Physical Sciences (DEGREES)

3. Life Sciences Programs (DEGREES)

5. Fine Arts (DEGREES)

1. Non-Technical (General Arts, Early Childhood Ed.)

Diploma and/or Degree

2. Business Related Programs (Marketing, Accounting)


4. Technical (Computer Systems, Automotive Technician) Diploma and/or Degree

3. Science or Health (Massage Therapy, Paramedic)


1. APPRENTICESHIPS

2. WORK

University:Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences

University Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Programs

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English – Academic English – ENG3U English – ENG4U

Religion World Religions - HRT3M Church and Culture - HRE4M

Math Academic or Applied Math MCR3U / MCF3M /MBF3C Philosophy - HZT4U

Science Academic/Applied World History - CHW3M Canadian History - CHI4U

History Academic / Applied US History - CHA3U World History - CHY4U

Career Studies / Civics Law - CLU3M Geography World Issues - CHW4U

Anthropology - HSP3U Law - CLN4U

Media Studies - EMS3O Politics - CPW4U

Art courses Anthropology - HHS4U

Tech courses Literature - ETS4U

Writers Craft - EWC4U

College: Non-Technical General Arts, Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education

College Non-Technical (ie. General Arts, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.)


English – Applied English – ENG3C English – ENG4C

Religion World Religions - HRF3O Church and Culture - HRE4O

Math –Applied Math MBF3C College Mathematics - MAP4C

Science – Applied World History - CHW3M Food and Nutrition - HFA4C

History - Applied Anthro & Soc HSP3C

Career Studies/Civics Law - CLU3M

Parenting - HPC3O Current Aboriginal Issues - NDA3M

Media Studies - EMS3O Phys ed courses

Aboriginal Beliefs NBV3C Art and Tech courses

CO – OP (half day) CO – OP (half or full day)

University: Business Related Programs



Religion World Religions - HRT3M Church and Culture - HRE4M

Math –Academic Math MCR3U / MCF3M Advanced Functions MHF4U

Science – Academic Accounting BAF3M Calculus & Vectors MCV4U

History Academic World History - CHW3M Data Management MDM4U

Career Studies/Civics US History - CHA3U Accounting - BAT4M

Law - CLU3M International Business BBB4M

Socio/Anthro- HSP3U Bus Leadership - BOH4M

Computer Science ICS3U Computer Science ICS4U

College: Business Related Programs, ie. Marketing, Accounting


English – Acad./Applied English – ENG3C English – ENG4C

Religion World Religions - HRF3O Christ and Culture - HRE4O

Math – Academic or Applied Math - MBF3C or MCF3M Math MAP4C or MCT4C

Science–Academic / Applied Accounting BAF3M Accounting - BAT4M

History Applied Computer Studies - ICS3C Bus Leadership - BOH4M

Career Studies/Civics Aboriginal Beliefs - NBV3C International Business - BBB4M

Anthro/Soci - HSP3C Intrepreneurial Studies - BDV4C

Media Studies - EMS3O Computer Studies - ICS4C

Current Aboriginal Issues - NDA3M

Art and Tech courses

CO - OP (half day) CO - OP (half or full day)

University: Life Sciences Programs


Religion World Religions - HRT3M Christ & Culture HRE4M

Math – Academic Math MCR3U Advanced Functions – MHF4U

Science – Academic Biology – SBI3U Calculus & Vectors - MCV4U

History-Academic/Applied

Physics – SPH3U Data Management MDM4U

Career Studies/Civics Chemistry – SCH3U Biology – SBI4U

Physics – SPH4U

Chemistry – SCH4U

College: Science or Health Programs ie. Massage Therapy, Paramedic

College: Science or Health (i.e. Massage Therapy, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, etc.)


English English – ENG3C English – ENG4C

Religion World Religions - HRF3O Church and Culture -HRE4O

Math Math MCF3M of MBF3C Math - MAP4C

Science Biology – SBI3C Chemistry – SCH4C

History Applied Physics - SPH4C

Career Studies/Civics

CO-OP (half day) CO-OP (half or full day)

University: Engineering or Physical Sciences

University Engineering or Physical Sciences Programs



Religion World Religions - HRT3M Christ & Culture HRE4M or

Math MCR3U Philosophy HZT4U

Math – Academic Chemistry - SCH3U Advanced Functions – MHF4U

Science – Academic Physics – SPH3U Calculus & Vectors - MCV4U

History-Academic/Applied

Computer Science - ICS3U Physics – SPH4U

Career Studies/Civics Chemistry – SCH4U

Computer Science - ICS4U

College: Technical ie. Automotive Tech., Computer Systems, Electronics

College: Technical (i.e. Aviation Technician, Automotive Technician, Computer Systems, Electronics)


English English – ENG3C English – ENG4C

Religion World Religions - HRF3O Christ & Culture - HRE4O

Math Math -MCF3M or MBF3C Math - MCT4C or MAP4C

Science Computer Studies ICS3 U/C Physics SPH4C

History Construction - TCJ3C Computer Studies ICS4U/C

Career Studies/Civics Transportation - TTJ3C Construction - TCJ4C

Manufacturing - TMJ3C Transportation - TTJ4C

Manufacturing - TMJ4C2

CO - OP (half day) CO - OP (half or full day)

5. APPRENTICESHIP

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English English - ENG3C English - ENG4C

Religion World Religion HRF3O Christ and Culture HRE4O

Math Math - MCF3M or MBF3C Math - MCT4C or MAP4C

History Physics - SPH4C

Science Manufacturing Tech - TMJ3C Chemistry SCH4C

Careers/Civics Transportation - TTJ3C Transportation TTJ4C

Technology Construction - TCJ3C Construction TCJ4C

CO - OP (half day) Manufacturing Tech TMJ4C

CO - OP (half or full day)

For OYAP information look in the course calendar

Strategies for the Post-Secondary

Search,NOW is the time to

prepare….

University & College Admissions

University & College Admissions

• Check

– University: www.electronicinfo.ca

– College: www.ontariocolleges.ca

– Apprenticeship: www.apprenticesearch.com

• Look for cut off marks, prerequisites, new programs offered, limited enrolment programs, coop programs, financial opportunities, addition requirements, housing.

General Admission Requirements General Admission Requirements for for UniversityUniversity

• High School Diploma

• 6 grade 12 university or U/C courses

• admission based on popularity of program and top marks in grade 12 core courses

-- prerequisites differ by program chosen.

• The Program dictates additional criteria for admission e.g. letters of reference, interview

• Know your program's requirements!

Marks are not always enough!Marks are not always enough!• Some programs may require :

profile sheet, essay, letter of intent supplementary application, reference letters, interview, admission testing, portfolio, audition

•offer a wide variety of programs from certificate to diploma/joint degrees

•focus on practical education -- towards a specific career

•highly experienced faculty

•innovative new programs quickly develop

•co-op (paid!) and apprenticeship opportunities

•excellent employment placement rate

•becoming a ‘stop’ on the educational journey -- either before or after university

•close to home

•cheaper $$$$$$$

Why Consider College?

General Admission Requirements General Admission Requirements for for CollegeCollege

• High School Diploma

• admission based on popularity of program and top marks in grade 11 and 12 core courses -- prerequisites differ by program chosen -- see College calendars.

• English & Math proficiency admission test

• The Program dictates additional criteria for admission e.g. letters of reference, interview,

• mandatory orientation interview

How Do You Decide??How Do You Decide??

• Look at interests, goals, grades, what’s important to you…..

• Plan your courses backwards, from post secondary prerequisites down to grade 11 -- use the Educational Planning Sheet at the back of the course calendar

• Know what prerequisites (especially English/Math/Science) are needed to keep the doors open to your destination pathway

• Stay informed – check often as colleges and universities release details

• Allow for flexibility -- have a backup plan!

Documents

Grade 10 Parents Course Selection Information Night