O.S.S. Diploma RequirementsO.S.S. Diploma Requirements 30 Credits30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12 (18 Compulsory, 12
Optional)Optional) 40 Hours40 Hours of Community Involvement of Community Involvement Successful completion of the Successful completion of the Literacy Literacy
TestTest
Lorne Park Secondary School Course Selection Planning Sheet
Use this chart to plan f or next year or look ahead and plan f or all f our years. The compulsory courses have been listed to help in your planning.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
ENG1P0 * ENG1D0 * ENG1DE
English English
English
English
MFM1P0 * MPM1D0 * MPM1DE
Math Math
Math
SNC1P0 * SNC1D0 * SNC1DE
Science Science
CGC1P0 * CGC1D0/ E * CGC1DX
Geography History
FSF1P0 * FSF1D0 *FEF1DX
French
Careers and Civics
PPL1OF or PPL1OM
Physical Education
Arts
Group 1, 2 or 3 credit if not already taken
Group 1, 2 or 3 credit if not already taken
Group 1, 2 or 3 credit if not already taken
Group 1 - An additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Native Language, or a Classical or an I nternational Language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Co-operative Education**
Group 2 - An additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or The Arts, or Business Studies, or French as a Second Language, or Co-operative Education**
Group 3 - An additional credit in a Senior Science, or Technological Education, or French as a Second Language, or Co-operative Education**
Additional Diploma Requirements:
Complete 40 hours of Community I nvolvement activities Pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
U University Preparation Courses
- Designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs (ENG4U0)
C College Preparation Courses
- Designed to prepare students to meet the
requirements for college programs (ENG4C0)
M University/College Preparation Courses
- Designed to prepare students to meet the entrance requirements for both university
and college programs (AWQ4M0 and TGJ4M0)
O Open Level Courses - Appropriate for all students - Usually elective courses (PAL4OM )
E Workplace Preparation Courses - Appropriate for students entering the workplace only (MEL3E0 and MEL4E0)
Students must have six grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses to qualify for general university admission. Specific courses or prerequisites will vary depending on the university program
Examples: ENG4U0 or BOH4M0
Students should investigate grade 12 course prerequisites before selecting courses
Research now:
www.electronicinfo.ca or www.myBlueprint.ca Attend university presentations in lecture hall in the fall Gather university guide books (in guidance) and check
websites Visit the universities
College
www.ontariocolleges.ca
OCAS Ontario Colleges booklet Individual college sites
www.myBlueprint.ca
University
www.ouac.on.ca www.electronicinfo.ca
Individual university sites
www.myBlueprint.ca
Math PathwaysMath Pathways
Pre-requisite (Grade 10
Pre-requisite
(Grade 11)
Course(Grade 12)
MPM2D0 MCR3U0
Or
MCF3M0
MCV4U0
MHF4U0
MDM4U0
MFM2P0 MCF3M0
MBF3C0
MEL3E0
MDM4U0
MAP4C0
MEL4E0
Pre-requisite
Grade 11
CoursesGrade 12
RecommendedCourse
SBI3U0/ESCH 3U0/ESPH3U0/ESVN3M0
SBI4U0/ESCH 4U0SPH4U0
N/A
* SCH3U0 - if planning to take SBI4U0
Enhanced Program * Grade 12 Requirement – Must select at least
one course offered at the enhanced level, example ENG4UE (need 10 for certificate)
Extended French Program * Grade 12 Requirement – Must take FEF4U0
and may take HZT4UX (need 7 for certificate)
* Must already be in program to select these course(s)
Grade 11 and 12 courses that focus on a Sports related career while earning an OSSD
Supports all pathways University, College, Workplace, Apprenticeship
Bundled Credits 8-10 courses (sports related courses or have
Contextualized Learning Activities) Certificates/Training (AED, First Aid, CPR,
WHIMIS, etc…) Includes experiential learning (job shadow & co-op)
Earn up to four credits at the work Earn up to four credits at the work placement while getting hands on placement while getting hands on instruction from an expert. instruction from an expert.
Authentic work experience for all students Authentic work experience for all students (College, University, Apprenticeship - (College, University, Apprenticeship - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program or Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program or OYAP). Credits can be used for college OYAP). Credits can be used for college admission.admission.
To select Co-op, choose course code To select Co-op, choose course code COP4XC and submit a separate application COP4XC and submit a separate application (available in guidance or online) to the co-op (available in guidance or online) to the co-op teacher.teacher.
Students requiring a program level change (i.e. ENG3C0 to ENG4U0 or ENG3U0 to ENG4C0) are advised to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to review prerequisite requirements and also post secondary pathways.
Research all of their options carefullyResearch all of their options carefully Talk to teachers who teach the courseTalk to teachers who teach the course Attend our Course Selection Fair on Friday, February Attend our Course Selection Fair on Friday, February
14th14th Talk to students who have taken the courseTalk to students who have taken the course Get information regarding workload and the type of Get information regarding workload and the type of
projects they will do (any presentations?)projects they will do (any presentations?) Select courses in which likely to experience successSelect courses in which likely to experience success Have a back-up planHave a back-up plan Pay attention to post-secondary program requirementsPay attention to post-secondary program requirements
Course Selection will be done through Course Selection will be done through www.myBlueprint.ca www.myBlueprint.ca (new this year). (new this year). Link is on LPSS website. Plan now. Link is on LPSS website. Plan now.
SUBMITSUBMIT during February 15 to February during February 15 to February 23 only. 23 only.
Students will Students will SUBMITSUBMIT and and PRINTPRINT their Course Selection during their Course Selection during February 15-23. February 15-23.
Parents willParents will review courses and signreview courses and sign the form. the form.
Return the signed Course Selection Return the signed Course Selection form to the homeroom teacher.form to the homeroom teacher.
Changed your mind? Changes may be Changed your mind? Changes may be made anytime before made anytime before June 1June 1st st (This (This means for any reason!)means for any reason!)
Changes will be permitted based on Changes will be permitted based on course availability and students will need course availability and students will need to meet with their counsellor to make any to meet with their counsellor to make any changeschanges
"Change of mind""Change of mind" changes will changes will notnot bebe donedone in in SeptemberSeptember
It is recommended that you do not select a course for which you plan to take outside of LPSS.
Drop in at lunch without an Drop in at lunch without an appointment to talk to a appointment to talk to a
counselor counselor
OrOrmake an appointmentmake an appointment