OPTION SELECTION 2012OPTION SELECTION 2012GRADE 11

ON-LINE PROCESS FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

High School is almost completeWhat are the post secondary requirements?What is your pathway???

- Apprenticeship?, College?, University?

ON-LINE OPTIONSON-LINE OPTIONS

On-Line Again this year [December 13th to January 9th ]

View status of your diploma requirements View details of successfully completed credits View your attendance record Available to you and family anytime of the

day Computers available in Counselling &

Library

Accessing the On-line SystemAccessing the On-line System

Available through school website: Google search Erindale Secondary School

Click on the Course Selection buttonLog on using your Student Number and

the password is your date of birth [YYMMDD]

Detailed instructions are at the website

WHAT DOES THE SCREEN WHAT DOES THE SCREEN LOOK LIKE?!?LOOK LIKE?!?

Questions??Questions??

Talk to your Guidance CounsellorTalk to your TeachersTalk to your ParentsTalk to your Friends/Relatives

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTYLEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

There are 5 levels of difficulty:Open [O]Workplace [E]College [C]College/University [M]University [U]Be sure you have the prerequisites!

WHAT DO I HAVE TO TAKE??WHAT DO I HAVE TO TAKE??

English – ENG4E0, ENG4C0 or ENG4U0Be sure you have:

- Additional English/Language/Social Science/Co-op or Guidance-Additional Phys.Ed./Business/Arts/Co-op-Additional Science/Technology/Co-op

Requirements for post secondary destination40 hours = diploma requirementLiteracy test = diploma requirement

THE MATH PATHWAYSTHE MATH PATHWAYSCollege BoundCollege Bound

Grade 9 AppliedMFM 1P0

Grade 10 AppliedMFM 2P0

Personal FinanceMBF3C0

Grade 11 FunctionsMCF 3M0

College TechnologyMCT 4C0

Apprenticeship MathMAP 4C0

THE MATH PATHWAYSTHE MATH PATHWAYSUniversity BoundUniversity Bound

Grade 9 AcademicMPM 1D0

Grade 10 AcademicMPM 2D0

Functions & AppsMCF 3M0

Data ManagementMDM 4U0

FunctionsMCR 3U0

Advanced FunctionsMHF 4U0

Calculus & VectorsMCV 4U0

Data ManagementMDM 4U0

OTHER CONSIDERATIONSOTHER CONSIDERATIONS Keep your doors open when you make choices

but consider your skill sets Consider Co-op to test drive a career Check out SAT’s and NCAA if considering a

U.S. school If you have failed a subject consider summer

school, repeating next year and/or changing levels

TOEFL is required if you have been in Canada under 4 years

Ask Questions!!!! Do Research!!!!

CHOOSE WISELY!!!CHOOSE WISELY!!! Recommend 7 or 8 courses next year

– Saves a spot for you next year Remember you need 6 U/M level courses for

university entrance 75%+ College entrance 75%+ too – particularly highly

subscribed programs What courses you pick will determine how many

sections of each course will run COURSE CHANGES NEXT YEAR MAY NOT

BE POSSIBLE!!!!! Avoid waiting lists – pick courses you actually

want to take!!!!!

SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS

Many look at extra-curricular involvement and community service as well as marks

You get $$ for high grades!!Many universities look favourably upon

those who have committed themselves to helping others

Consider becoming more involved in leadership opportunities and volunteer work

SUMMARYSUMMARY

Option selection is an On-Line process available December 13th to January 9th

Access is through the Erindale WebsiteYou have until January 9th to complete

your option selectionsYou must print a verification when

complete and return it signed to your homeroom teacher by Wed. January 11th

SUMMARYSUMMARY

Forget your password? - see your counsellor

Things moving too fast!– Plan for another semester? Year?– Coop (Test drive a Career)

Research & Choose wisely