COURSE SELECTIONCOURSE SELECTIONfor 2014-15for 2014-15

CHOOSING COURSES FOR CHOOSING COURSES FOR GRADE 12 GRADE 12

GRADE 12 REQUIRED GRADE 12 REQUIRED COURSESCOURSES

1 required course1 required course EnglishEnglish Plus any Group credits not yet completedPlus any Group credits not yet completed

7 optional courses7 optional courses

OSSD COMPULSORIESOSSD COMPULSORIES

Group 1:Group 1: One additional credit in English, or French as a second One additional credit in English, or French as a second language,** or a Native language, or a classical or an international language,** or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education*** education***

Group 2:Group 2: One additional credit in health and physical education, One additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second language,** or cooperative education*** language,** or cooperative education***

Group 3:Group 3: One additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12), or One additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12), or technological education (Grades 9 – 12), or French as a second technological education (Grades 9 – 12), or French as a second language,** or computer studies, or cooperative education*** language,** or computer studies, or cooperative education***

OSSDOSSD

Maximum of 2 credits in Coop and 2 Maximum of 2 credits in Coop and 2 credits in French can count as compulsory credits in French can count as compulsory creditscredits

40 hours of community service 40 hours of community service

Successful completion of the OSSLT or Successful completion of the OSSLT or OSSLCOSSLC

Secondary School Secondary School completion in four yearscompletion in four years Students are encouraged to plan for four Students are encouraged to plan for four

years of secondary educationyears of secondary education Boards will receive full funding for up to Boards will receive full funding for up to

34 credits per student34 credits per student Individual situations where more than 34 Individual situations where more than 34

credits are required will be submitted to credits are required will be submitted to the superintendent the superintendent

Students on IEP are exemptStudents on IEP are exempt

French ImmersionFrench Immersion

F.I. Certificate requires 10 courses, three at the F.I. Certificate requires 10 courses, three at the senior level :senior level :

FIF1D1I FIF2D1I FIF3U1I FIF4U1IFIF1D1I FIF2D1I FIF3U1I FIF4U1I

MPM1D1I MPM2D1I BDI3C1I MPM1D1I MPM2D1I BDI3C1I EAC4U1IEAC4U1I

SNC1D1I SNC2D1I HSP3C1I Co-opSNC1D1I SNC2D1I HSP3C1I Co-op

CGC1D1I CHC2D1I HSP3U1CGC1D1I CHC2D1I HSP3U1 GPP3O1IGPP3O1I

ADA1D1I AVI2O1I ADA1D1I AVI2O1I PPL3O1I PPL3O1I

CHV/GLC2O3ICHV/GLC2O3I

International International BaccalaureateBaccalaureate

PreBacc (10) and IB courses (11 and 12) end PreBacc (10) and IB courses (11 and 12) end with the letter ‘B’with the letter ‘B’

Students must be registered in the IB Program Students must be registered in the IB Program to be enrolled in a PreBacc or IB courseto be enrolled in a PreBacc or IB course

Students can register as Certificate Students Students can register as Certificate Students taking IB Courses from a minimum of 4 areas taking IB Courses from a minimum of 4 areas plus TOK plus TOK

See school website under Student Services See school website under Student Services and International Baccalaureateand International Baccalaureate

SHSM PROGRAMSSHSM PROGRAMS

Plan for SHSM requirements including Plan for SHSM requirements including Co-op placementCo-op placement

Arts and CultureArts and Culture 8 credit package including 4 Arts courses8 credit package including 4 Arts courses

ConstructionConstruction 10 credit package including 4 Construction 10 credit package including 4 Construction

coursescourses

MATH PATHWAYSMATH PATHWAYS

Selecting the right math course depends on Selecting the right math course depends on what type of studies you plan on pursuing in what type of studies you plan on pursuing in post-secondarypost-secondary

MCR3UMCR3U Leads to MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U in Grade Leads to MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U in Grade

1212 Required for programs like Engineering, Required for programs like Engineering,

Sciences, Business, Mathematics, Kinesiology, Sciences, Business, Mathematics, Kinesiology, etc.etc.

Must take MFH4U before OR at the same time Must take MFH4U before OR at the same time as MCV4U as MCV4U

MATH PATHWAYSMATH PATHWAYS

MCF3MMCF3M Leads to MDM4U in Grade 12Leads to MDM4U in Grade 12 Required for specific programs in Social Required for specific programs in Social

Sciences Sciences

Or Or

Leads to MCT4C – required for college health Leads to MCT4C – required for college health and technology programsand technology programs

MATH PATHWAYSMATH PATHWAYS

MBF3C1 MBF3C1 Leads to MAP4C1 - required for some college Leads to MAP4C1 - required for some college

programs. Please check the specific programs. Please check the specific requirements.requirements.

MEL3E to MEL4EMEL3E to MEL4E Mathematics for everyday lifeMathematics for everyday life

SHSM PROGRAMSSHSM PROGRAMS

Grade 11 and 12 programGrade 11 and 12 program Earn certifications and trainings within Earn certifications and trainings within

program. program. Speak to a teacher in Visual Arts or Speak to a teacher in Visual Arts or

TechnologyTechnology Arts and CultureArts and Culture

8 credit package including 4 Arts courses8 credit package including 4 Arts courses ConstructionConstruction

10 credit package including 4 Construction courses10 credit package including 4 Construction courses

Where will the jobs be?Where will the jobs be?

The Ontario ministry of colleges and skills The Ontario ministry of colleges and skills training predicts job growth will be strong training predicts job growth will be strong in health care (including doctors and in health care (including doctors and nurses), information technology (such as nurses), information technology (such as software engineers and information software engineers and information systems analysts), and other trades and systems analysts), and other trades and services (including plumbers, electricians, services (including plumbers, electricians, child-care workers and dental hygienists).child-care workers and dental hygienists).

Where will the jobs be?Where will the jobs be?

Job-seekers with college or Job-seekers with college or apprenticeship training are expected to apprenticeship training are expected to get 35 per cent of the new jobs, followed get 35 per cent of the new jobs, followed by university graduates, at 26 per cent. by university graduates, at 26 per cent.

Ontario Youth Ontario Youth Apprenticeship ProgramApprenticeship Program OYAPOYAP Allows students to earn their high school Allows students to earn their high school

diploma while participating in paid, on-diploma while participating in paid, on-the-job skilled trades trainingthe-job skilled trades training

Grade 12 Complete any compulsory or Grade 12 Complete any compulsory or elective credits, plus a full day Co-op elective credits, plus a full day Co-op placementplacement

Ontario Youth Ontario Youth Apprenticeship ProgramApprenticeship Program

For students who like to learn by doingFor students who like to learn by doing

Signed apprentice= Paid employment + four Signed apprentice= Paid employment + four credits + apprenticeship hourscredits + apprenticeship hours

Over 130 careersOver 130 careers

Early childhood educator, chef, carpenter, Early childhood educator, chef, carpenter, electrician, hairstylist etcelectrician, hairstylist etc

Dual Credit Programs Dual Credit Programs OYAPOYAP

Credits earned count for both OSSD and Credits earned count for both OSSD and level one apprenticeship.level one apprenticeship.

Accelerated OYAPAccelerated OYAP Dual Credit Programs Dual Credit Programs

Level 1 Automotive Service Technician Level 1 Cook Level 1 Child and Youth Worker Level 1 Child Development Practitioner

(formerly ECE) Level 1 Hairstylist Level 1 Horticultural & Landscape

Technician Level 1 Construction Craft Worker (not dual

credit)

OCASOCAS

Ontario College Application ServiceOntario College Application Service www.ontariocolleges.ca To apply for college in OntarioTo apply for college in Ontario

Graduate with OSSDGraduate with OSSD English mark is criticalEnglish mark is critical Programs have specific prerequisitesPrograms have specific prerequisites

Check College Check College requirementsrequirements

ontariocolleges.caontariocolleges.ca

Dual Credit ProgramsDual Credit ProgramsCollegeCollege

Not sure about college?Not sure about college? Try the Bridge!Try the Bridge! Half day at Mohawk for two courses, Half day at Mohawk for two courses,

which count toward your OSSDwhich count toward your OSSD See your counsellor!See your counsellor!

Dual Credit ProgramsDual Credit Programs

Mohawk BridgeMohawk Bridge BusinessBusiness MediaMedia Trades, Engineering and DesignTrades, Engineering and Design ESLESL Welding and Technical MathWelding and Technical Math

OUACOUAC

Ontario University Application CentreOntario University Application Centre www.electronicinfo.ca To apply for university in OntarioTo apply for university in Ontario

Minimum of 6 - 12U or 12M courses, Minimum of 6 - 12U or 12M courses, including ENG4U1including ENG4U1

All programs have specific prerequisitesAll programs have specific prerequisites

Check University Check University requirementsrequirements

eInfo eInfo

U AND C OPTIONSU AND C OPTIONS

Transfer ProgramsTransfer Programs Many universities will offer credit for courses taken Many universities will offer credit for courses taken

within college program to decrease the amount of within college program to decrease the amount of time needed to earn a degreetime needed to earn a degree

Joint ProgramsJoint Programs Many programs offered between a college and Many programs offered between a college and

universityuniversity

Joint College-University Joint College-University ProgramsPrograms

Ontario College University Transfer GuideOntario College University Transfer Guide

www.ocutg.on.ca

e.g. Mohawk General Arts & Science 2 e.g. Mohawk General Arts & Science 2 years + Laurier( Brantford) 2 years = B.A years + Laurier( Brantford) 2 years = B.A Contemporary StudiesContemporary Studies

eLEARNINGeLEARNING

If you are interested in taking an If you are interested in taking an eLearning course please make an eLearning course please make an appointment to see your counsellor in appointment to see your counsellor in Student ServicesStudent Services

CO-OP OPTIONSCO-OP OPTIONS

2 credit (half day) COO3OE 2 credit (half day) COO3OE 4 credit (full day) COOFT1 or COOFT24 credit (full day) COOFT1 or COOFT2 120 hours/credit required120 hours/credit required Requires application and interviewRequires application and interview

System PlacementsSystem Placements Some competitive, board-wide placementsSome competitive, board-wide placements

Police, Cable 14, HospitalsPolice, Cable 14, Hospitals Require interview and additional applicationRequire interview and additional application

System ProgramsSystem Programs Limeridge Co-op, Healthcare Support Program, Building from Limeridge Co-op, Healthcare Support Program, Building from

the Ground up, Militia the Ground up, Militia Require interview and additional applicationRequire interview and additional application

System Co-op ProgramsSystem Co-op Programs

ArtSmartArtSmart Building Careers from the Ground UpBuilding Careers from the Ground Up Caring for Our Future – HealthcareCaring for Our Future – Healthcare Growing Careers – HorticultureGrowing Careers – Horticulture LimeRidge Community LimeRidge Community Military Co-opMilitary Co-op Ontario Public ServiceOntario Public Service

SUMMER SCHOOLSUMMER SCHOOL Use summer school toUse summer school to

Get ahead in creditsGet ahead in credits Make up missed creditsMake up missed credits Upgrade your skills and markUpgrade your skills and mark

Credits are offered in class and onlineCredits are offered in class and online General infoGeneral info

If taking a prerequisite at summer school you will If taking a prerequisite at summer school you will have to see your counsellor to choose the following have to see your counsellor to choose the following course for next year.course for next year.

Course Info available June 1Course Info available June 1

HANDOUTS during period HANDOUTS during period one:one:

Choosing Your Courses Instruction SheetChoosing Your Courses Instruction Sheet Westdale Educational PlannerWestdale Educational Planner Westdale Course Offerings By GradeWestdale Course Offerings By Grade Career Cruising Online Course Selection Career Cruising Online Course Selection

Instructions Instructions User name - pupil number (6 digits)User name - pupil number (6 digits)

Password – your date of birthPassword – your date of birth

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Career Cruising on line Career Cruising on line course selection course selection

instructionsinstructions

Student Services websiteStudent Services website

http://schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale

Go to Student Services, Choosing Your Go to Student Services, Choosing Your Courses for informationCourses for information

From Quick links on left click on Career From Quick links on left click on Career Cruising Cruising

Course Selection due Course Selection due datedate

February 28, 2014February 28, 2014See your counsellor if you See your counsellor if you

need help!need help!