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For Students Entering

Grade 11 or 12 in September 2019

Agenda• Pathways

• Diploma Requirements

• Full Time Student Status

• Full Disclosure

• My Pathway Planner (Individual Pathway Planner)

• Job Trends

• Course Types

• Prerequisite Awareness

• Math Pathways

• Other Ways of Earning Credits

• Potential Graduate Supports

• ECSS Guidance Link

•Community Based Education (Cooperative Education & OYAP)

•Dual Credits

• Specialist High Skills Major

• Degree Programs at Ontario Colleges

• Questions

Post-Secondary Pathways

• Apprenticeship & Skilled Trade

• College

• Community Living

• Employment

• Travel

• University

• Volunteering

Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)

for the 4 year program

O.S.S.D.

18 Compulsory Credits

12 Optional Credits

Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test

40 hours of Community Involvement

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 Grade 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

0.5 Credit in Civics & 0.5 credit in Career Studies (Grade 10)

Plus………..

Compulsory Credits (cont’d)

Plus:Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second

Language, or a Native Language/Studies, or a Classical or an International Language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education (including Learning Strategies), or Co-operative Education.

Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Drama), or French as a Second Language or Co-operative Education.

Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (Grades 9-12), or French as a Second Language or Computer Studies or Co-operative 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.

Full Time Student Status

Students are required to carry a full time course load

This means Grade 9 – 11 students carry eight courses (four

each semester with no study periods)

Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six courses (three in

each semester)

Students must have earned 24 credits and be in their grade

12 year before they are eligible to have a study period

Full Disclosure

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

A grade 12 student may be able to drop a course

before the full disclosure date

Ask about the full disclosure date at summer school,

night school, or e-learning school if you plan to drop a

course and avoid full disclosure

CREATING PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS

A vision that all students are confident in their ability to

implement and revise their plans throughout school and over

the course of their lives

Students will continue to work on their Individual Pathway

Plan (IPP) and review and revise what they have recorded

about:

• what they have learned about themselves

• opportunities available to them

• their goals

• plans to achieve their goals

MY PATHWAY PLANNER

My Pathway Planner is an interactive Education and Career/Life Planning Tool

It supports students in exploring career options, managing online course option selection for secondary school, developing interactive portfolios of learning and planning for their initial pathway destination

students will use My Pathway Planner as their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) portfolio to support their Education and Career/Life Planning.

MY PATHWAY PLANNER

Students will consider this information in selecting courses

and making future career/life decisions

To be revised by students and reviewed by parents/guardians

at least twice each year

IPP tool is found on My Pathway Planner

Can be accessed on all electronic devices

Please go to www.yrdsb.ca to the Student and Parent pages

for more information

Labour Market Information

Ontario’s Labour Market

• Labour market information and statistics can help you plan your career. Learn more about work trends and the skills, education and training, you need for jobs today, and in the future.

Search job profiles:

• Explore 500 job profiles to find the one that’s right for you.

• You’ll find information about the:

• job description and 5-year outlook

• number of people employed and where they work in Ontario

• education and training requirements

• average annual income

• industries that employ people in these occupationshttp://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/postsecondary/careerplanning/path/prospects.html#

Course Types in Grades 11 and 12

C – College Destination

E – Workplace Destination

M – University/College Destination

U – University Destination

O – Open

College Diploma Bound

• By the end of Grade 12, Ontario Colleges will require

you to have successfully completed ENG4C in

addition to a mix of C, M, & U type courses, not just

Open courses.

• At some colleges, if your ENG4C is not scheduled in

semester one, they will look at your final mark from

Grade 11 ENG3C.

• Students with an IEP must provide documentation to

their institution if they would like to continue to

receive support.

www.ontariocolleges.ca

University or College Degree Bound

• By the end of Grade 12, you must successfully

complete 6 Grade 12 courses with a ‘4M’ or a ‘4U’

code including ENG4U.

• The average of these 6 courses and prerequisites

vary by program and post secondary institution.

You must check the requirements for each

program you plan to apply to.

• These requirements apply to both University and

College Degree programs.

• Students with an IEP must provide

documentation to their institution if they would

like to continue to receive support.

www.electronicinfo.ca

Prerequisite Planning

My Pathway Planner clearly states all prerequisites in

addition to the ECSS Course Calendar under the Guidance

link of the Emily Carr website.

Some examples are:

Code Course Prerequisite

MDM4U University Data Management MCF3M or MCR3U

TDJ4M University/College Design Technology TDJ3M

SPH4C College Physics SNC2P

CHY4U University The West and the World ENG3U

AWQ4M University/College Photography AWQ3M

Five Popular Math Pathways

ESSENTIALS

PATHWAY

Grade 9 Essential

Grade 10

Essential

Grade 11

Workplace (E)

Grade 12

Workplace (W)

Other Ways of Earning Credits

• Day e-Learning, Night e-Learning , Dual Credits, Night School,

Summer School

• Pick up a detailed information sheet in the Guidance and

Career Education Office on how to apply, for deadline dates,

or speak to your Guidance Counsellor.

• University bound students will need to indicate the course(s)

taken outside of day school on their application.

• Ensure that you check each institution's policy on courses

taken outside of day school.

• If taking courses anywhere else, it is your responsibility to

bring an official report card to the Guidance and Career

Education Office.

September to June

•An information session for all Grade 12 students

• Bi-weekly grad e-mail information

• Scholarship and Financial Planning Workshops

• College and University Fairs

• ECSS Pathways to Opportunity Event

• College, University, and Apprenticeship application

support

• Community Involvement Support

• Graduation Awards - Nomination Procedures

• Graduation Ceremony

Guidance Link:

It is important for all ECSS students to visit the

Guidance link on the ECSS website:

www.emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Introducing Community Based

Education

Mrs. J. Corneman

Grade 11 and/or 12Grade 12 – Second Semester

Why take Co-op?

Test Drive a CareerDevelop Employability Skills To Gain ‘REAL’ Work Preparation for Post-

Experience Secondary Options

Responsible * Motivated * Committed * Self-Aware

Application Process1. Select ‘Co-op’ on

myPathwayPlanner (Look under

‘Community Based Education’)

2. Attend a pre-course interview arranged by a Co-op teacher

3. Submit an application package

4. Meet with Co-op teacher for individual / small group interview

“Let’s Talk SHSM”Specialist High Skills Major

SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness

The SHSM program allows you to focus your learning and further explore the

fields of Business or Health & Wellness,

in grades 11 & 12, both in and outside of

the classroom.

SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness

FIVE REQUIRED COMPONENTS

1. a bundle of 8 – 10 Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits;

2. sector recognized certifications and training courses recorded on your CCS;

3. experiential learning activities within the sector;

4. “reach ahead” experiences in the student’s post-secondary destination of choice;

5. Sector-Partnered Contextualized Experience

University Visits,

College Visits,

Training Facility Visits

4 Major Courses

2 – 3 ‘other’ courses

2 Co-op Credits

Field Trips and

Guest Speakers

First Aid, CPR,

WHMIS, and more….

Training in:

ICE (Innovation, Creativity,

Entreprenurship)

Contextualized Coding

Mathematical Literacy

SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness

Prepare for your Post-Secondary Destination

SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness

SHSM - Business SHSM - Health and Wellness

1. Select your courses on myPathwayPlanner.

2. Ensure that your course selections meet SHSM

criteria.

3. Apply through bit.ly/YRDSBSHSMapp

4. You will be contacted The ECSS SHSM Coordinator

through email about the status of your application.

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM

Mr. Leo ScireYRDSB

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN TAKE A 1st YEAR COLLEGE COURSE IN

HIGH SCHOOL?

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM

College DeliveredVIDEO

Accelerated OYAP

What is It?

A program that allows high school

students to take College courses

that count toward both their Ontario

Secondary School Diploma and a

college certificate or diploma

Who’s It For?

Grade 11 & 12 Students Who:

● are unsure of their post-secondary pathway

● are disengaged with their high school experience

● want to explore a career option

● like hands-on courses

● need a SHSM credit

● are credit deficient

● plan to go to College

Benefits of Taking a Dual Credit Course

• Save $ (tuition, books, materials, , travel, 2 for 1 etc.)

• Explore a potential career

• Experience college life

• Learn in State of the Art Facilities

• High School Students only

• Student Support

What Courses are Offered?

Science & Technology Art & Design

Forensics Aeronautics Digital Design Drawing

Ecosystem Skills AUTOCAD Sewing & Drafting Fashion

Digital Media Electrical Engineering Digital Storying Animation

Advertising Layout & Design

Skilled Trades Health Care

Heavy Equipment Baking & Pastry Arts Animal Behaviour Essential Body

Welding Arts Culinary Lifestyle Management Early Childhood

Home Renovations Machining Anatomy & Physiology for Practical Nursing

Landscaping Electrical Installations

Plus a variety of

General Education Courses and courses in

specific fields such as Policing, Firefighting,

Cosmetology, Business, Hospitality and More.

* A full list of this year’s courses can be found on our flyer

@York U.King CityMarkhamNewnham

2018-19 Dual Credit Colleges

North Campus

ProgressAshtonbeeStory Arts

Casa LomaSt. James

Waterfront

How Does Timetabling work?

• High school credits in the A.M. and early afternoon

• Dual Credit course in P.M. once/week at a College campus (e.g. Animal Behaviour at Seneca King; Wed. 2:25- 5:05pm)

• Flexibility: last period spare, late lunch, CoOp, Alt-Ed, etc.

*You shouldn’t miss any high school class time to attend a Dual Credit course

Signing Up is EASY!

• Meet with a Counselor to determine fit

• Choose Your Course(s)

• Complete the On-Line Application

• Print and get signatures

• Modify your Timetable

Accelerated OYAP

• Automotive Service Technician

• Baker

• Child Development Practitioner

• Cook

• Drywall Acoustic and Lather

• Electrician: Construction and Maintenance

• Floor Covering Installer

• Plumber

• Refrigeration and A/C System Mechanics

• Carpentry (non dual credit)

How does it work?For Grade 12

• Ensure all graduation requirements are met by the end

of semester 1 (OSSLT, 40 hrs, ENG4C/U etc…)

• Enroll in 4 credit co-op in semester 2 in the relevant

trade sector

• During Semester 2, participate in either an 8-week or a

once weekly college course

• Earn 2 credits, PLUS co-op credits, PLUS earn Level 1

Apprenticeship Certification

FOR MORE INFORMATION...

www.yrdsb.ca/dualcredits

College Delivered:

Your Guidance Department OR

Me - Mr. Leo Scire (416) 562-5367

leo.scire@yrdsb.ca

Accelerated OYAP:

Your Co-op Department OR

Mr. David Lovisa (647) 545 6927

david.lovisa@yrdsb.ca

Thank You