Course SelectionInformation Session

Agenda

Career Planning

Useful Websites

FAQs

AP & SHSM Course Planner

Panel Discussion

Graduation Requirements18 COMPULORY CREDITS

4 credits in English*3 credits in mathematics 2 credits in science1 credit in Canadian history 1 credit in Canadian geography 1 credit in arts 1 credit in health and physical education 1 credit in French as a second language 0.5 credit in career studies 0.5 credit in civics

Graduation Requirements Plus one credit from each of the following groups:

1 additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native Language, or a classical/international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance education, or cooperative education1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second language or cooperative education1 additional credit in science (Gr.11or 12), or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies or cooperative education

In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete:12 optional credits40 hours of community involvement activitiesthe provincial literacy requirement

Volunteer Experience40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/124a.html

The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities.-Ontario Ministry of Education

HELP YOUR NEIGHBOURS

HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

HELP YOUR SCHOOL AND/OR OTHER SCHOOLS

What should you be doing to prepare for future studies and career aspirations?

There are many useful websites to help you develop a plan in determining prerequisites for your future career goals.

Here are a few Examples:

Ask Yourself

EXPLORE and RESEARCHyour opportunities

How Can You Do This?

Where Do I Look?Username: NepeanPassword: KnightsFIND YOUR CAREER: www.careercruising.com Career Cruising is designed to help your students plan their future. With exceptional assessment tools, detailed occupation profiles and comprehensive post-secondary education information, students move seamlessly through the career exploration and planning process. Each student has an individualized portfolio where they can save assessments and build their resume!

Where Do I Look?E-Info compiles information on all Ontario Universities. It provides information on programs, residences, scholarships and more!When you click on the Areas of Study Chart you can choose your desired schools and program choices and COMPARE them!FIND YOUR UNIVERSITY: www.electronicinfo.ca

Where Do I Look?FIND YOUR COLLEGE: www.ontariocolleges.ca Find out more about each of Ontarios 28 public colleges and where their campuses are located. Search from thousands of programs to find the ones that are right for you!

Where Do I Look?FIND YOUR TRADE: www.tradeability.ca

Depending on you - the type of person you are, your life-long goals, and the type of contribution you want to make, becoming a person in a skilled trade can be the gateway to a fulfilling life.

Tradeability is a single point of access for information on the skilled trades.

Think outside the cubicle!

Where Do I Look?FIND YOUR WORKPLACE: www.ottawa.johnhoward.ca/jhoyerc.html

For those Students wishing to enter directly into the Workforce after High School Graduation, The Ottawa Youth Employment Resource Centre is an Excellent Resource. Resource room open to the public (of all ages) with 11 computers.

Job postings, Employer Hiring Fairs, and career assessments are all available.

Individual employment counselling for youth between 16 and 24 years of age.

Job placement services (paid on the job training).

FIND YOUR AWARDS: www.studentawards.com Where Do I Look?Create an account and find information on thousands of scholarships, grants and cash awards all in one place, and always up to date.

Where Do I Look?It provides a detailed snapshot of your interests and how they relate to the world of study and work. It will focus your search for professional and academic satisfaction. DEVELOP SELF AWARENESS: JVISGrade 11 students are given the opportunity to complete the JVIS.

Where Do I Look?Select Job Seeker to create an accountComplete interactive exercises to explore careers and research various career paths.

DEVELOP SELF AWARENESS: www.mazemaster.on.ca

Where Do I Look?FIND A FUTURE JOB: www.jobfutures.ca Completing this quiz assists you in determining your areas of interest by helping you identify the degree to which you enjoy working with data/information, people or things; provides you with lists of occupations that match your results and enables you to explore Job Futures to obtain information about those occupations that interest you.

WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATIONwww.careercruising.com username: nepean, password: knightshttp://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.comwww.ilc.org/cfmx/CM/www.jobfutures.cawww.onwin.cawww.osca.cawww.canlearn.caWEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERSwww.edu.gov.on.ca/skills.htmlwww.tradeability.cawww.careersintrades.cawww.apprenticetrades.cawww.promotingskilledtrades.com

COLLEGEwww.ontariocolleges.cawww.gotocollege.caUNIVERSITYwww.electronicinfo.cawww.degreesindemand.cawww.oncampus.macleans.ca/education/rankingswww.schoolfinder.comSCHOLARSHIPSwww.studentawards.comwww.canlearn.cawww.scholarshipscanada.comwww.electronicinfo.cawww.millenniumscholarships.ca

Resources

FAQSIf I drop math after grade 11, can I still go to university? Do I need 90s to get into university?Yes, if you drop math after grade 11 you can still go to university. No, you do not need 90s to get into university. How many French credits do I need to get my Bilingual/Extended certificate?To complete the Bilingual Certificate you need 10 French credits. To complete the Extended French Certificate you need 7. If I change my mind, can I switch my courses after the semester begins?No guarantees..space is limited because of class size restrictions. Requests can be made during the first few days of the semester. Can I change my schedule to get a different teacher or be with my friends?No

FAQSWhat happens if I fail a class?If you fail a class you have the following options: Teacher recommended Credit Rescue or Credit Recovery, Online Courses, Night School, or Summer School. Where can I get a tutor?Come to Student Services. We always have a list of tutors available. Where can I get my community service hours?A list of approved activities is listed at www.ocdsb.ca. If an activity is not on the list, the student must obtain our principals permission for it to count. The community service hours must occur outside of normal instructional time. Come to Student Services and check our Volunteer Hours board for ideas.Im struggling with a private issue, where can I get help?You can talk with a Guidance Counsellor or Social Worker in Student Services regarding any issue. This is a confidential space, unless yourself or someone else is in danger of harm.

FAQSIf I get a really bad mark or fail a class, can I remove it from my transcript later on?No, you would have to get permission to drop the course before the last drop date (five days after the midterm).What happens if Im put on a waiting list for a class?Our policy is first come, first serve. When, and if, the spot opens up a counsellor will call you to make the timetable change.What happens to my IEP when I go to University or College?Your IEP will follow you throughout your University or College career. Institutions will require a recent Psycho-educational Assessment (within 4-5 years). Every post-secondary institution has a Centre for Students with Disabilities to help. Contact them directly to ensure that your required services will be in place.If I go away for a semester on exchange, will I be behind in my credits?Not necessarily. Its a good idea to take a summer school course to make up the difference.

The Advanced Placement Program (AP)

AP at Nepean H.S.Started in 2004-2005Students may take courses and write exams in:BiologyCalculus AB Chemistry English Literature and CompositionEuropean HistoryFrench Language Physics

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS TAKE AP?1.Enrichment & Challenge2.Enhancement of Individual Strengths3. Active learners4. A step ahead at University 5. Advanced Placement/Credit/increased options at University6.Admissions Process UOAC Application form: HAVE YOU ALREADY WRITTEN OR DO YOU INTEND TO WRITE AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM BY JUNE OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR?AP courses are recognized by 90% of post secondary institutions in North America 7.International Recognition AP courses are recognized in over 600 universities in 45 countries around the world.

WHO SHOULD TAKE AP?Students who excel in the subjectStudents looking for a challengeStudents who have completed Pre-AP Courses (enriched courses) Students who do well in the PSAT (excellent predictor of AP potential)Students who anticipate a heavy load in university

How to recognize AP course codes?Pre-AP[E] for Enrichedie:ENG1D(E), SNC2D(E)Grades 11 and 12[R] for APie:SBI3U(R), SCH3U(R), CHY4U(R)

Course Planner : What is it?Module in Career Cruising.Helps students plan courses that reflect their career aspirations & graduation requirements. Course Planner replaces our course option sheet.Tool for parents and students to select courses.Brings together : credit historycourse descriptionsdiploma trackingpre-requisite requirementssuggested courses

Course Planner : TimelinesParent Presentation: February 8th, 2011Student Presentation: February 10th, 2011Course selections until: February 25th, 2011After this date, the system will be locked!

Course Planner : How do I use it?Go to www.careercruising.com, and login as Nepean High School:Username: NepeanPassword: KnightsOn the next page, login as the student:Username: the prefix `OCD-` followed by your student ID #Password: date of birth (mmddyyyy)Click on the blue COURSE PLANNER button on the left bar.You will now see your personalized Course Planner with completed courses and marks displayed. Use your mouse to hover or click on a course code to see the full course descriptions. Yellow courses are required courses that you must choose from to meet graduation requirements.

Course Planner : How do I use it?Courses:Empty slots: areas that you can add courses to your planner. Click on the plus (+) icon to add a course.Dashed box: The year that has the dashed box around it represents next years courses that you need to select.Diplomas and Certificates tab:Shows the compulsory courses required for graduationThe elective courses available.Click on SubmitPrint an authorization sheet:Click on the printer icon. This needs to be signed by the parent or guardian and returned to the main office.Click on Contact Us for a list of telephone and email options if help is required.

Panel DiscussionScience: Susanne GerardsMath: Leona NovotnyEnglish: Alisha SmithCanadian and World Studies: Chris Goodsir

Pathways (Science)

Pathways (Math)Academic EnrichedMPM1DEAcademicEnrichedMPM2DEMath for Work and Everyday LifeMEL3E

AppliedMFM2PApplied MFM1PFunction ApplicationsMCF3MFoundations for College MathMBF3C

Foundations for College MathMAP4C

Math of Data ManagementMDM4U AP Calculus and VectorsMCV4UR Pre APFunctionsMCR3U7EssentialMAT1LEssentialMAT2LWork and Everyday LifeMEL4EAcademicMPM1DAcademicMPM2DFunctionsMCR3UAdvanced FunctionsMHF4U Calculus and VectorsMCV4U 9101112AP - Advanced FunctionsMHF4UR Math for College TechnologyMCT4C

Nepean Math Pathways9 10Academic EnrichedMPM1DEAcademicEnrichedMPM2DE

AppliedMDM2PApplied MDM1PEssentialMAT1L

EssentialMAT2LAcademicMPM1D

AcademicMPM2Dgr. 9gr.10+ 70%+ 80%+ 75%

Nepean Math Pathways10 11AcademicEnrichedMPM2DEMath for Everyday LifeMEL3E

AppliedMDM2PFunction ApplicationsMCF3MFoundations for College MathMBF3C

Pre APFunctionsMCR3UrEssentialMAT2LAcademicMPM2D

FunctionsMCR3Ugr.10gr.11+ 75%+ 80%+ 70%Data ManagementMDM4U + 75%

Nepean Math Pathways11 12Math for Everyday LifeMEL3E

Function ApplicationsMCF3MFoundations for College MathMBF3C

Foundations for College MathMAP4C

Math of Data ManagementMDM4U AP CalculusMHF4Ur

MCV4Ur Pre APFunctionsMCR3UrWork and Everyday LifeMEL4EFunctionsMCR3UAdvanced FunctionsMHF4U Calculus and VectorsMCV4U gr.11gr.12+ 80%+ 75%+ 75%

Business Introduction to Business (BBI2O) Financial Accounting Fundamentals (BAF3M) Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals (BOH4M) Marketing: Goods, Services, Events (BMI3C) Financial Accounting Principles (BAT4M) International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M) Canadian and World StudiesGeography Of Canada (CGC1D/F/E)Canadian History (CHC2D/F/E)American History (CHA3U)Canada: History, Identity & Culture (CHI4U)Geography Of Canada (CGC1P)Canadian History (CHC2P) Civics (CHV2O/F)World History to the Sixteenth Century (CHW3M/F) World History Since 1900: Global and Regional Perspectives (CHT3O) Geography: Travel/Tourism (CGG3O) Physical Geographic Patterns, Processes, and Interactions (CGF3M)History: West & World (CHY4U/F/AP)

Adventures in World History (CHM4E)

Canadian & International Law (CLN4U)

Canadian & World Politics (CPW4U)Canadian & World Issues (CGW4U)Analyzing Current Economic Issues (CIA4U)Environment and Resource Management (CGR4M)Social Sciences & HumanitiesIntroduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology (HSP3M/F)

World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions (HRT3M)

Living and Working with Children (HPW3C)Habitat Ecology (IDC4U)

Challenge and change in Society (HSB4M)

Philosophy: Questions and Theories (HZT4U)

Revised (draft) pathway chart demonstrates some of the key changes.The new Grade 12U mathematics course will address concepts from Calculus and Vectors;

Revised (draft) pathway chart demonstrates some of the key changes.The new Grade 12U mathematics course will address concepts from Calculus and Vectors;

Revised (draft) pathway chart demonstrates some of the key changes.The new Grade 12U mathematics course will address concepts from Calculus and Vectors;