Ontario’s High School Diploma Requirements

and Pathways Preparation

The First Step

Check all High School

Requirements

Finding the information ....

Go to www.fmss.ca

Click on Student Services(top of screen)

Click on Diploma Requirements

Review OSSD Requirements

30 CREDITS (18 compulsory+12 elective)

Successful completion of Literacy Test

40 HOURS of Community Service

Break down of OSSD REQUIREMENTS

4 English 3 Math 2 Science 1 Arts 1 Canadian Geography

1 Canadian History 1 French 1 Physical Education Civics (½ credit) Careers (½ credit)

•1 additional credit in one of: Arts, Business , Phys. Ed. ,French or Co-op.

•1 additional credit in one of: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Science , Guidance and Career Education, French, Co-op or 3rd Language .

•1 additional credit in one of: Sr. Science or Technological Education, French, Computer Science or Co-op.

• 12 Optional credits

The Next Step: Learning your child’s diploma status

Find out child’s student number and password

Click - course selection (left) Click - course selection link Click on login (left)

Grade 12 Literacy Course

If your child has not been successful on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, they may take the course (OLC 4O0).

Earning the credit in this course will satisfy the Literacy requirement for graduation.

Community Service

In order to graduate, students must complete 40 hours of community service

It is extremely important that they finish them BY May of their graduating year.

College and University Program Information

College www.ontariocolleges.ca Individual college websites

University OUAC INFO booklet online at

www.electronicinfo.ca www.ouac.on.ca Individual university websites

Website Resources for College/University Exploration

www.myblueprint.ca activation key : fletchersms

www.careercruising.ca username: Peel password: 65653 www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca

What is Electronic INFO?

the searchable, on-line guide to Ontario universities for secondary school students and guidance counsellors.

What is myBlueprint? myBlueprint allows you to build customized high school course plans. the site helps to instantly identify post-secondary opportunities based on course selections. it enables visitors to explore information about Canada’s post-secondary institutions.

Useful Terminology

Diploma (College) Applied Degree (College &

University) Degree : Bachelor ; Undergraduate Transfer Agreements- not automatic

& based on performance Apprenticeship/Co-Op Programs Collaborative/Joint Degrees

College Pathway

College Requirements

Workplace level programs are not recognized by the colleges as acceptable preparation. Sheridan college offers academic upgrading, so that students with workplace courses can get to college.

Students need 4-5 grade 11/12 college level courses including ENG4C0 to be accepted directly from high school.

Start researching program requirements BEFORE you select your courses.

University Pathway

University Requirements

Students must present 6 Grade 12 (4U) university preparation or (4M) university/college courses to qualify for university entrance.

Be prepared, you should already know program requirements so that you select the appropriate courses.

Direct Entry Into Work Pathway

Finding a Job letters of application resume writing (Job Connect, Job Skills

Canada)

interview skills searching and finding a job are all on

the web-site

www.monster.ca

Apprenticeship Pathways

Entry into an apprenticeship can happen in high school. The grade requirement for each trade is identified in the pathway chart for that trade. Pathway booklets are available in the co-op office. Or go on-line to www.edu.gov.on.ca

Note that employers in any trade may require that individuals be secondary school graduates as a condition of employment.

What is an Apprentice? An Apprentice is someone who

learns a skilled trade on the job, under the direction of more experienced workers. Apprentices also complete classroom instruction as a part of their training. Apprentices are employees, and earn a salary while they learn a skilled trade

Why would I want to become an Apprentice?

Skilled workers are in high demand in many industries.

Becoming an apprentice can be an important first step to learning new skills and building a rewarding career. Jobs in the skilled trades pay well, and are interesting and challenging.

Plus, you can earn while you learn.

2 Pathways to

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Pathway 1

Through an Employer

To become an apprentice, you must find an employer who is willing to hire and train you. People who want to become apprentices usually apply directly to an employer, union or local committee.

Apprenticeship Pathway 2

OYAP

As a high school student, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program can help your child start training to be an apprentice while completing high school.

OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

OYAP uses Secondary School Co-op as the pathway to Apprenticeships

Must be 16 years old

Must have 16 credits

Must have aptitude and desire

Co-Op Cooperative Education

Co-op is worth 4 credits, so your

child will only be able to choose 4 other courses.

Hands-on experience, career exploration, and a possible apprenticeship pathway with OYAP

How to Choose A Skilled Trade

Choosing any career is a combination of matching your skills and interests to job opportunities. In Ontario, as you have seen in previous slides, there are more than 140 skilled trades, ranging from auto mechanics to arborists, and from chefs to welders.

Resources for Skilled Trades

Visit the Life After High School section of the www.edu.gov.on.ca website for career planning help. Go to the Skills Connect section and follow the link to Apprenticeship Opportunities to find a list of skilled trades, plus the aptitudes, skills and education required for each one.

Do I have to pay to be an apprentice?

A registration fee is usually required.

No registration fee is charged if you are participating in the OYAP.

Do I have to pay to be an apprentice?

There are fees for in-class

instruction for eight weeks of instruction. Instruction takes place at colleges.

There will be 3-5 of these instruction periods required during the apprenticeship.

A fee is also required to write the Certification of Qualification exam.

Do I have to pay to be an apprentice?

There is no cost to participate in a Pre-Apprenticeship Training project.

However, there is a fee to enter a pre-apprenticeship program at college.

Contact the local apprenticeship training office.

For More Information

Go to www.edu.gov.on.ca

Click on Ministry of Training and follow the links for all of the information you need. (including locations of Apprenticeship Offices)

Life After High School

In whatever pathway that you choose, good luck in the journey!