1 Bur Oak Secondary SchoolCourse Selection Time! Select your courses on Career Cruising by FEBRUARY 24th

2 Choose your grade 12 courses accordinglyWhere am I going? Be aware of ALL possible destinations after high school. Apprenticeship programs Diploma/Certificate programs Degree programs Workplace Travel Returning (for ONE semester only; 34 credit limit) Become aware of the admission requirements for your possible destinations. Choose your grade 12 courses accordingly

3 Choosing courses for beyond high schoolA Quick Refresher

4 College Pathway Colleges offer a wide range of programs:College programs = combination of academic and practical/technical skills training for a specific career. Colleges offer a wide range of programs: Diploma programs Degree programs Collaborative degree/diploma programs Certificates

5 Practical/technical skills for a specific careerPractical/technical skills for a specific career. Some great stuff out there!

6 Diploma – “Perks” Relatively small class sizes (30-50 people)Relatively affordable tuition (avg. $3000-$4000) Relatively small class sizes (30-50 people) Greater ability to network with industry professionals Skill training  better chances for immediate employment

7 Diploma Admission RequirementsOntario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D) ALL programs require Grade 12 College English some programs require Grade 12 College Mathematics Some programs require students to complete: a questionnaire a mathematics or English entrance test a portfolio or an audition Some programs are competitive, especially in the areas of Health and Human Services (e.g. Paramedic, Nursing, and Journalism).

8 College and Beyond! Many college diplomas can gain you admission into university programs (additional 2-3 years) Can be competitive; B average in college often a minimum requirement

9 Degree Pathway Provides theoretical learning.Generally, there are 4 main types of programs at most universities: Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Life/Health Sciences Physical/Engineering Sciences Business/Commerce

10 Degree – “Perks” Prerequisite for professional degree programsLaw School, Teacher’s College, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical School, etc. Qualify for postgraduate Masters programs Masters in Social Work, Architecture, Public Health, Occupational Therapy, Business Administration (MBA), etc. “Intellectual” experience Opportunity to live on residence

11 University – Potential ShortcomingsUniversity programs provide you with knowledge and theory. Direct career skills is not a focus. Exceptions: Engineering, Architecture, Nursing Roughly 65% of college applications do not come from high school students these are students who have completed or have started a degree program. Many students handle this drawback by: Joining a co-op program or a “professional experience year” Seeking extracurricular leadership opportunities Developing skills through part-time employment

12 Degree Admission RequirementsSIX grade 12 “U” or “M” level courses ALL programs require Grade 12 University English Minimum 70 – 75% average in your top six U/M level courses Many programs require Grade 12 Mathematics Business, Science, Kinesiology, Engineering, Nursing, Computer Science Usually NOT criminology, psychology, health studies, political science, etc. Many programs require supplementary applications forms These allow you to highlight your extracurricular activities and community involvement

13 A word about degrees offered by CollegesDegrees through a college go through the same vetting processes as degrees through a university; they are considered EQUAL Combines the practicality of college (networking opportunities, practical skill building, small class sizes) with the theory of a university degree Same requirements as university degree programs SIX grade 12 U and/or M level courses (including ENG4U1)

14 Joint/Collaborative ProgramsEarn a degree AND a diploma in 4 years Experience both practical and theoretical learning Involves a block of time on a college campus and a block of time on a university campus Examples include: Accounting – Business program (Durham College and UOIT) Journalism and New Media (UTSC and Centennial College) Nursing (Western University and Fanshawe College; Ryerson and George Brown) Broadcast - Television (York University and Seneca College) MULTIPLE opportunities exist to transfer from college to university, or vice versa

15 Apprenticeship and the Skilled TradesCombination of on-the-job training, work experience, and technical training in a trade. 90% of your education is on the job where you earn an INCOME while you learn You must find an employer on your own who will agree to hire and train you as an apprentice Student who lack employable skills in the trade can take a one year techniques program at a college to learn the basics (plumbing, auto body repair, etc.) Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Through a relevant co-op placement, students earn hours towards their future apprenticeship program while also earning 2 high school credits!

16 Choosing courses TO RECEIVE YOUR O.S.S.D.

17 Group One Additional English: Third Language:Media Studies, Presentation Skills, Writer’s Craft Third Language: Spanish, Cantonese, Tamil etc. French as a second language Social Science and Humanities: Family Studies, Philosophy, Social Justice Canadian and World Studies: History, Geography, Economics, Law and Politics Guidance and Career Education: Surviving in Today’s World Cooperative Education Note: a 2-credit Cooperative Education credit will meet the requirements of two groups

18 Group Two Physical Education: Arts:Fitness or Healthy and Active Living, Volleyball Recreation and Healthy Living Leadership Introduction to Kinesiology Arts: Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art, Media Arts Business Studies – any grade or level French as second language Cooperative Education

19 Group Three 3rd science: Technological Education (any grade)Environmental, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (any level) Technological Education (any grade) Computer Studies French as second language Cooperative Education

20 34 CREDIT THRESHOLD

21 34 Credit Threshold Most students graduate in four years with 30 credits You may earn as many credits as you like before you graduate with your O.S.S.D. Once you receive your O.S.S.D., you can continue in high school up to 34 credits After 34 credits, you may earn more credits in other ways (night school, e-learning) There are some exceptions made for students with an IEP or who have taken core ESL courses

22 Need an 8thcourse? Speak to your guidance counselor.The Grade 12 Program Compulsory Subject English Elective Subjects 6 Electives Need an 8thcourse? Speak to your guidance counselor. 1 Spare next year!!!

23 Full Time Status Full time = 3 “day” school classes at BOSS per semester 3 “face-to-face” courses each semester 2 “face-to-face” courses and 1 day school e-learning course each semester What does NOT count for full time status? Night school courses Night school e-learning courses Private school courses International language classes

24 Courses at BOSS

25 Arts – Drama and Dance, Visual ArtDrama – ADA4O1 or ADA4M1 Global Dance Around the World – ATC3M Visual Arts – AVI4M1 Media Arts – ASM4M1 Want more information? Chat with the departments on Feb 16th

26 Music Band – AMI4M1* Vocal – AMV4M1* Keyboarding – AWK4M1Piano Accompanying – AME4M1* * students taking Vocals, Accompanying, or Band will receive Repertoire (AMR4M) on their timetable

27 Business Studies Financial Accounting – BAT4M1Prerequisite: BAF3M1 (Grade 11 Accounting) International Business – BBB4M1 Prerequisite: NONE Business Leadership – BOH4M1 Prerequisite: None Analysing Current Economic Issues – CIA4U1 Prerequisite: ENG3U or U/M level Social Science or History Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an Electronic Age – BDV4C NEW!! Marketing: Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Events – IDC4U2 Want more information? Chat with the departments on February 16th

28 Chat with the departments on February 16thComputer Studies Want more information? Chat with the departments on February 16th Computer Science – ICS4U1 Prerequisite: ICS3U1 Computer Engineering – TEJ4M1 Prerequisite: TEJ3M1

29 Co-operative Education – COP4XEarn two credits in two compulsory “groups” Learn employability skills and experience hands-on learning Develop the essential skills and work habits required in the workplace Many students are hired part-time or in the summer by their co-op employers You will be required to fill out an application available in the Guidance Office

30 Geography Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis – CGW4C or CGW4U Offered at the college and university level

31 Course available to grade 11 and 12 studentsEnglish and Guidance The Writer’s Craft – EWC4C or EWC4U Surviving in Today’s World – IDC3O1 Course available to grade 11 and 12 students

32 History, Politics and PhilosophyHistory vs. Hollywood – CHY4C or CHY4U Canadian and World Politics: Making Sense of a Complex World – CPW4U1 Philosophy: The Big Questions – HZT4U1 Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice – HSE4M For students who are looking for grade 12 law

33 Chat with the departments on February 16thMathematics Foundations for College Mathematics – MAP4C1 Mathematics for College Technology – MCT4C1 Mathematics of Data Management – MDM4U1 Prerequisite: MCR3U1 OR MCF3M (Functions and Applications) Advanced Functions – MHF4U1 Prerequisite: MCR3U1; MCT4C1 AP Advanced Functions – MHF4UE Prerequisite: MCR3UE Calculus and Vectors – MCV4U1 Prerequisite: MHF4U1 AP Calculus and Vectors – MCV4UE Prerequisite: MHF4UE Want more information? Chat with the departments on February 16th

34 Students may take up to 2 P.E. credits in grade 12Physical Education Personal and Fitness Activities PAF4O8 (female) or PAF4O9 (male) Healthy and Active Living PPL4O8 (female) or PPL4O9 (male) Introductory Kinesiology – PSK4U1 Prerequisite: a grade 11 U or M science course OR a grade 11 or 12 phys. ed. course Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership – PLF4M1 Students may take up to 2 P.E. credits in grade 12

35 If you need College Physics, see a counsellorScience Biology (University) – SBI4U1 Prerequisite: SBI3U1 Chemistry (University) – SCH4U1 Prerequisite: SCH3U1 Chemistry (College) – SCH4C1 Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science (D or P) Physics (University) – SPH4U1 Prerequisite: SPH3U1 If you need College Physics, see a counsellor

36 Social Studies and LanguagesFrench – FSF4U1 Challenge and Change in Society –HSB4U* Families in Canada – HHS4C or HHS4U* Nutrition and Health – HFA4C and HFA4U* World of Fashion – HNB4M1* Working with Children and Adolescents – HPD4C1 Working with Infants and Young Children – HPW3C Social Justice and Equity—HSE4M* * Prerequisite: Any U or M level course in English, Social Sciences, or History

37 Technology Construction Technology – TCJ4C1Communications Technology – TGJ4M1 Hairstyling and Aesthetics – TXJ4E1 Health Care – TPJ4M1 Hospitality and Tourism – TFJ4C1 Technological Design – TDJ4M1 Yearbook Design – TGG4M1 and TGP4M1

38 CHOOSING YOUR COURSES

39 Log into Career Cruising/your IPP

40 What is your Individual Pathway Plan? (IPP)Part of your Career Cruising account Helps you: Create a course plan for high school Learn about yourself Skills Inventory Career Matchmaker Learning Style Explore occupations and save those of interest Job description Education requirement Salary Interviews Research postsecondary destinations and save those of interest

41 Review your IPP to make informed course decisions

42 Click on “Graduation Tracker” to see your earned and planned courses***NEW FEATURE***

43 View what credits you have earned and what credits you still need to complete

44 Tips for Choosing CoursesLook at your grade 10 and 11 marks in the subject area Minimum 70% at the grade 11U level recommended to take 12U Ask your subject teacher for their recommendation Use the Course Information Day to ask questions Think about your work habits

45 Select your courses

46 Use the planner for course selection:Choose your courses Choose your English Choose SIX electives Choose THREE alternatives Submit your course selection

47 Summer School and “Outside” CreditsBe honest with your plans; choose what you will be taking The “other credit” box should be filled with any credit you plan on completing OUTSIDE of Bur Oak S.S. Not English (ENG4U) Hard caps – we can’t just squeeze another student in the room

48 Print your course selection requestSign your sheet Hand-in your Course Request to your homeroom teacher by February 24th Career Cruising has been known to crash the day before course selection is due. COMPLETE YOUR SELECTION IN ADVANCE.

49 Class Sizes at Bur Oak Secondary SchoolTeachers are assigned to schools and courses are run based on student course selection All classes have fixed maximums There is very little flexibility to switch your courses once the timetable is set Hard caps – we can’t just squeeze another student in the room

50 Next Steps Career Cruising – online course selectionRed Dots = you do not appear to have the prerequisite and must see a counsellor Blue Dots = an alert or message Select all courses you require, including those you think you might attempt at summer school Select alternates that you will take! COURSE SELECTIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 24th April = Course Verification

51 Remember to Choose Courses WiselySelect courses purposefully – INCLUDING YOUR ALTERNATIVES Course requests determine the number of classes running in September Course changes will only be made for sound educational reasons in September

52 Parent Information Sessions for Course Selection Tuesday, Feb 14thParent Information Sessions for Course Selection Tuesday, Feb 14th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Grade Specific Presentations Question and Answer Period