Sir Robert Borden HS. Grade 10 Course Contract Presentation ONLINE COURSE CALENDAR 2014/2015 • Review SRB Course Offerings • Identify Compulsory Courses • Think About Interests/Choose Optional Courses • Consider Individual Program Pathway • Use Educational Planner • Read Course Descriptions Check Course Prerequisites Ex. What is the course prerequisite for AVI3M? Choosing your courses Consider the following: • credit accumulation • minimum 7 courses • post secondary pre-requisites • evaluate your abilities • talk to teachers, parents, siblings, friends • see your guidance counsellor Graduation Requirements  30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) -students must complete group 1, group 2 and group 3 credits  40  hours community service Literacy test – March 27 Plan for Graduation Post Secondary Considerations  Ontario universities require six Grade 12 U/M courses  College has a variety of prerequisites depending on program (ENG4C, MAP4C, SBI3C, SCH4C)  Different university/college programs have different prerequisites  Majority of courses in grade 12 have grade 11 prerequisites! Know what they are!  Check the Course Calendar online for course descriptions & prerequisites COLLEGE PROGRAMS Find a Program www.ontariocolleges.ca http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/FindProgram http://www3.algonquincollege.com/future-students/fulltime/ Grade 11 and 12 Course Codes Course Code Type of Course U University M University/College C College O Open E Workplace Arts Prerequisite  ADA3M - Drama ADA1O/20  AVI3M – Visual Art AVI1O/20  AMU3M – Instrumental AMU1O/20  AMR3M – Band AMU1O/2O  AMK3M – Keyboard AMK1O/2O  AMV3M – Vocal See teacher  AWQ30 – Photography none Business Studies  BAF3M – Accounting Prerequisites none Canada & World Studies Prerequisites - Gr 10 History academic/applied for mixed level – World History  CGF3M – Physical Geography  CLU3M – Canadian Law  CLU3E – Law Workplace  CHW3M(F) Computer Studies  ICS3U – Programming Cooperative Education  2 credits & requires application English Prerequisite  ENG3C – English College ENG2P  OLC4O – Literacy Course None  ENG3U – English University ENG2D  NBE3U – English 3U: Contemporary Aboriginal ENG2D French  FIF3U French University  FSF3U – Core French Prerequisite FIF2D/FEF2D FSF2D Career Ed  GPP3O (F) – Peer Leadership Interdisciplinary Studies  IDP30/IDP4O/U– Emergency Services SHSM Languages  LWSCU - Spanish None None LWSBD Mathematics  MAP3C – College  MEL3E – Workplace  MCR3U - University  MCR3UR – Advance Placement  MCF3M – Mixed Prerequisite MFM2P MAT1L/MFM1P MPM2D MPM2DE MPM2D Phys Ed  PPL3OP – Girl’s Gym  PPL3OQ – Boy’s Gym  PPL3O4 – French Girl’s Gym  PPL3O5 – French Boy’s Gym  PAF3O – Fitness  PAD4O – Outdoor Education Prerequisite none none none none none none Science Prerequisites • SBI3C – Biology College • SCH4C – Chemistry College SNC2P SNC2P • SBI3U – Biology • SCH3U – Chemistry • SPH3U – Physics SNC2D SNC2D SNC2D Social Science & Humanities No Prerequisites • HSP3C/M (F) – Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology Technology No Prerequisites • TDA3M – Design Tech: Architecture • TDJ3M – Design Tech • TGG3M - Yearbook • TGJ3M – Communication Tech • TWJ3E - Woodworking Peer Leadership GPP3O (F) • Prepares students to assist teachers in a classroom setting • Offered in French • Teacher recommendations • Submit separate application with course contract On-line Learning • Variety of grade 11 & 12 courses • Counts as one of your courses •Need a spare in timetable Requires separate application Explore Apprenticeships Test Drive a Career  Coop– requires application form & teacher references  Focus/SHSM Programs – require supplementary option sheet - 911 Emergency Services (SRB) - Architecture & Interior Design (SRB) - House Building (Wyn Wood) - Communication & Design (Merivale) - Culinary Arts (Longfields/Sir Guy) www.careersintrades.ca Cooperative Education Assembly – Thurs. Feb. 6 @ 12:45 pm • Science? Law? Film? Education? Mechanics? Music? Food? Hairstyling + more • Come find out how it can benefit YOU!!! • Sign up in the Guidance Office by Wednesday Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) Programs What is a SHSM?  Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector  Student will take a bundle of credits  Taken in Grade 11 and 12  One semester at host school  Coop required  Remaining credits at home school  Red Seal on OSSD Sir Robert Borden SHSMS 1) NEW – SHSM Architecture & Interior Design Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design Mr Green 2) Emergency Services Police Work, Paramedic, Firefighting Mr Snyder Requires separate application OCDSB INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM A GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVE HTTP://WWW.OCDSB.CA/PROGRAMS/INT/PAGES/ICP.ASPX PURPOSE To recognize and honour students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens REQUIREMENTS Sign up in guidance & stay tuned for an information session WHAT IS INVOLVED… Visit www.ocdsb.ca >> Programs >> INTERNATIONAL •I •International Languages •& •Intercultural Communication •International •Coursework •International Experience & Engagement SUMMER SCHOOL  Reach Ahead courses (70% pre-requisite)  Early Bird registration for sem 1 failures (see guidance)  Make-Up courses (35% minimum)  Co-operative Education – one credit or two credit SHSM  Information in April/see counsellor Want to be involved in LINK crew? WHAT IS LINK CREW? • Link Crew leaders act as mentors for the incoming grade 9 students • They are trained on leadership skills, running activities with grade 9’s • Are leaders of a small group of grade 9’s • Help run academic and social events through out the year • See Mrs Cronkwright, Mrs Leahy, Ms Miller or Mr Pender & stay tuned for the information presention Courses that require Additional Application  Cooperative Education  Peer Leadership  Link Crew  Focus Program  SHSM  Online Courses Hand in with Course Verification Information Overload?  Make an appointment with your friendly Guidance Counsellor….We are here to help! Mrs. Mayhew A-K Mr. Mullins L-Z DUE DATE Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Return Course Verification to Period 1 Teacher  Priority to Course Verifications returned on time  Student & Parent Signature Required  Media Release & Computer Use Checked  Applications: Coop, SHSM, Peer Leadership, Online Courses Note: Online system closed Monday, Feb, 17!