Planning for Grade 11 and Beyond

February 2010

Important information

for Students about Graduation &

Post-Secondary Planning

Important information

for Students about Graduation &

Post-Secondary Planning

High School InfoHigh School Info

This is “stuff” you This is “stuff” you should already know!should already know!

DIPLOMA RequirementsDIPLOMA Requirements

• 30 credits (110 hours each)– 18 compulsory subjects

– 12 options or electives

• 40 hrs. community involvement

• Pass the Grade 10 Literacy Test

Compulsory Credits

• 4 English - one ENG credit per grade• 1 French as a second language • 3 Mathematics - at least one in Grade 11 or 12• 2 Science• 1 Canadian History• 1 Canadian Geography• 1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama or Dance)

• 1 Health & Physical Education• Civics & Career Studies (0.50 Civics, 0.50 Careers)

• Group 1 - take one of: 5th English, Third Language, Social Science, Senior Canadian & World Studies, Guidance, OR Co-op

• Group 2 - take 1 of: Business Studies, 2nd Art, 2nd Physical Education, OR Co-op

• Group 3 - take 1 of: Senior Science, a Technology, OR Co-op

Additional Compulsory Credits

40 hours40 hours

Do It Now!DEADLINE: MAY 31ST OF

YOUR GRADUATING YEAR

Do It Now!DEADLINE: MAY 31ST OF

YOUR GRADUATING YEAR

Do It Now!DEADLINE: MAY 31ST OF

YOUR GRADUATING YEAR

Do It Now!DEADLINE: MAY 31ST OF

YOUR GRADUATING YEAR

Community Involvement

Sample of Volunteer Activities

Coaching/Sports Activities- coaching sports or skills- assisting with tournaments- sports camps and clinics- timekeeping, scorekeeping, refereeing

Fundraising/Charity Events- Organize 30 Hour Famine, AIDS Walk,

Terry Fox Walk or other fundraising events such as auctions and bingos

- canvassing for groups such as Heart & Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society

- food drives

Day Care- counselors for day and summer camps- after-school programs- babysitting

Mentoring- tutoring younger students- Big Brothers/Sisters- Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts- community centers such as the YMCA

Animal Care- veterinary clinics- animal shelters- Humane Society

Service- helping at hospitals/retirements

homes- working with the handicapped- home care programs; I.e. Meals on

Wheels- lawn mowing/snow shoveling for

seniors- shelters or food banks

Religious Associations- Sunday School, Youth Groups, Bible

Camp- events such as annual bazaars or

dinners

Clean-Up Programs- tree planting- recycling programs- highway and parks clean-up projects

Community Events- annual fairs, festivals and parades- Shows/Sales, such as antiques and

crafts

Community Involvement Strategies

• Pick up your “COMPLETION OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES” form(s) in Guidance

• Pick up your “COMPLETION OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES” form(s) in Guidance

• Listen to the announcements and check the volunteer bulletin board in Guidance

• Return your forms to Guidance periodically and pick up a new one to complete hours.

• Register on www.volunteerdurham.org

• Listen to the announcements and check the volunteer bulletin board in Guidance

• Return your forms to Guidance periodically and pick up a new one to complete hours.

• Register on www.volunteerdurham.org

Grade 11 & 12 Course Types

University preparation courses• e.g. ENG3UUniversity/College (Mixed) courses• e.g. CLU3MCollege preparation courses• e.g. MBF3CLocally Developed courses• e.g. SEN361 and THL451 Workplace courses• e.g. ENG4EOpen courses• e.g. CGG3O and Co-op

Which Math to Take?

Math is one of the most difficult courses to determine the level you should be taking. Students tend to take levels that are far too difficult or are totally inappropriate for what they would like to pursue in post-secondary education.

The following chart shows students how they can navigate from one level to another to maximize their success.

Note: Teacher recommendations should be closely followed. They are correct most of the time.

Math is one of the most difficult courses to determine the level you should be taking. Students tend to take levels that are far too difficult or are totally inappropriate for what they would like to pursue in post-secondary education.

The following chart shows students how they can navigate from one level to another to maximize their success.

Note: Teacher recommendations should be closely followed. They are correct most of the time.

university

college

workplace

Math Pathways Chart

Summer School - July

• Limited Full Credit Courses will be offered for Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Remedial (repeat) summer school credits offered for core subjects only

• You may only take remedial summer school:– If your final mark is between If your final mark is between 35% - 49%35% - 49% – If you have regular attendance in the class(es), & If you have regular attendance in the class(es), & – If you write the Final Exam and Evaluation.If you write the Final Exam and Evaluation.

• Go directly to the world of work?Go directly to the world of work?

• Apprenticeship?Apprenticeship?

• College?College?

• University?University?

Destination Pathways

Which Courses Do You Need?Which Courses Do You Need?

Universities require:• 6 U and/or M courses (minimum 2 U’s)

including specific prerequisites for each program

Colleges require:• C, M or U courses • Senior Level O courses

Check the Prerequisites!!Check the Prerequisites!!

CONSIDER ALL OPPORTUNITIES

• Consider a range of opportunities:Apprenticeship / College / University / Work

• Or combine any of the above!

• Consider a variety of pathways– High school University College– High school College University– High school Apprenticeship College– High school Work College– High school Work University

Do you know…?Do you know…?

This is “stuff” you need This is “stuff” you need to know!to know!

Traditional Programs in Universities

3. Life Sciences Programs3. Life Sciences Programs

2. Business Related Programs2. Business Related Programs

4. Engineering or Physical Sciences4. Engineering or Physical Sciences

1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences

Traditional Programs in Colleges

1. Non-Technical (Gen Arts, E.C.E.)1. Non-Technical (Gen Arts, E.C.E.)

2. Business Related Programs (Marketing, Accounting)

2. Business Related Programs (Marketing, Accounting)

4. Technical (Computer Systems, Automotive Technician)

4. Technical (Computer Systems, Automotive Technician)

3. Science or Health (Massage Therapy, Paramedic) 3. Science or Health (Massage Therapy, Paramedic)

Non-Traditional Programs

1. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS – CONSECUTIVE

e.g. B.A. (English) then Diploma in Journalism 1. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS – CONSECUTIVE

e.g. B.A. (English) then Diploma in Journalism

2. UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS – CONCURRENTe.g. B.A./B.Ed. - both degrees being worked on at the same time

2. UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS – CONCURRENTe.g. B.A./B.Ed. - both degrees being worked on at the same time

3. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS - JOINT (INTEGRATED) e.g. B. Sc. in Nursing – 2 yrs at the college then 2 yrs at the university

3. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS - JOINT (INTEGRATED) e.g. B. Sc. in Nursing – 2 yrs at the college then 2 yrs at the university

4. COLLEGES PROGRAMS - APPLIED DEGREES e.g. Bachelor of Applied Music or Bachelor of Applied

Business

4. COLLEGES PROGRAMS - APPLIED DEGREES e.g. Bachelor of Applied Music or Bachelor of Applied

Business

Alternative Pathways to Success

1. APPRENTICESHIPSe.g. Plumbing, Tool & Die, Automotive Technician, Carpentry, Mason, Hairstylist, Cook

1. APPRENTICESHIPSe.g. Plumbing, Tool & Die, Automotive Technician, Carpentry, Mason, Hairstylist, Cook

2. WORKe.g. Retail Sales, Golf Course Maintenance, Family Business

2. WORKe.g. Retail Sales, Golf Course Maintenance, Family Business

3. PRIVATE SCHOOL or CERTIFICATESe.g. Hairstylist, Professional Pilot, Chef, Esthetician, Outdoor Adventure Skills, Early Childcare Assistant Diploma, etc.

3. PRIVATE SCHOOL or CERTIFICATESe.g. Hairstylist, Professional Pilot, Chef, Esthetician, Outdoor Adventure Skills, Early Childcare Assistant Diploma, etc.

Why Go To University?

1. In the early 1960’s, only 1 in 20 high school grads went to university. Today it is 1 in 3.

2. Offers many programs NOT offered in college – must have university degree for masters/doctorates

3. Grads earn on average 20-35% more - get earlier and more frequent promotions

4. Provides a more theoretical learning experience

5. Co-op opportunities to help offset the costs

6. Many full & part-time courses - most have programs designed to support mature students

7. Transferable skills & knowledge

8. Can go either before or after college

What Can I Do With My Degree?

If you've asked this question at some point during your research on university programs, you're not alone. Many students struggle with trying to choose the correct academic program while trying to understand the type of career outcomes available upon graduation.

http://www.cecs.uoguelph.ca/webmajors/

If you've asked this question at some point during your research on university programs, you're not alone. Many students struggle with trying to choose the correct academic program while trying to understand the type of career outcomes available upon graduation.

http://www.cecs.uoguelph.ca/webmajors/

What Can I Do With My Degree?What Can I Do With My Degree?

Why Go To Community College?

1. Offers a multitude of programs; i.e. certificates, regular/advanced /co-op diplomas, graduate certificates, apprenticeships, bachelor degrees and joint college-university programs

2. Can apply with O, C, M (U/C) or U courses

3. Provides a dynamic learning environment

4. Grads are “ready for hire”

5. Admissions look at more than marks

6. Cheaper $$$$, shorter program than university

7. Can go either before or after university

Some programs may require: •essay on why you want that program •a supplementary (additional) application •reference letters•interview•admission testing•portfolio, extra curricular activities•audition

Consult on-line College/University Calendars for details. BE PREPARED!!!

Marks are not always enough!Marks are not always enough!Look ahead…..Look ahead…..

Don’t wait until Grade 12!Don’t wait until Grade 12!

How Do You Decide??How Do You Decide??

• Look at interests, goals, grades ~ what’s important to you…..

• Plan your courses backwards ~ from post-secondary prerequisites down to grade 11

• Know which prerequisites (especially English, Math and Science) are needed to keep doors open to your destination pathway and any alternates

• Stay informed ~ “work in progress” as colleges and universities release details

• Allow for flexibility ~ have a backup plan!

FOCUS ON A CAREER GROUP…

FOCUS ON A CAREER GROUP…

… NOT ONE JOB OR ONE CAREER

• What courses interest you?

• What career pathways interest you?

• How do you make sure your course requests lead to your chosen career pathways?

TIPS TO REMEMBER….TIPS TO REMEMBER….

• Start your research early!Start your research early!

• Balance “dreams” with “reality”Balance “dreams” with “reality”

• Be your own advocateBe your own advocate

• Have a flexible planHave a flexible plan

• Stay current, anticipate your next Stay current, anticipate your next movemove

• Have back-up plansHave back-up plans

Do you know…?Do you know…?

These are questions These are questions you should be asking!you should be asking!

What the Universities are Saying…

What the Universities are Saying…

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITYOffers of Admission – Selected students

will receive offers of admission starting in January. These offers are based on final and interim Grade 12 marks as well as Grade 11 results.

Queen’s does not normally make alternate offers of admission with the exception of Concurrent Ed programs

What the Universities are Saying…

What the Universities are Saying…

UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO

Choosing the right university for you can be a difficult decision. There are many factors to consider and often the information can be overwhelming.

UOIT will use the highest grade obtained in a course in the calculation of averages.

What the Universities are Saying…

What the Universities are Saying…

WATERLOO UNIVERSITYWaterloo's 6 faculties offer courses in

more than 100 areas of study so you'll have plenty of options to choose from.

You can customize your degree through minors, options, specializations, and interdisciplinary programs.

What the Universities are Saying…

What the Universities are Saying…

ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA

All RMC students must complete courses in Information Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, English (or French), Can. History, Politics & Civics, Ethics, Psychology, and International Studies

What the Colleges are Saying…What the Colleges are Saying…

DURHAM COLLEGEDURHAM COLLEGE

It is the student’s responsibility to It is the student’s responsibility to know what the requirements are to know what the requirements are to enter a particular profession, enter a particular profession, including physical including physical attributes/qualifications, addiction-attributes/qualifications, addiction-free, criminal records search, etc.free, criminal records search, etc.

What the Colleges are Saying…What the Colleges are Saying…

FLEMING COLLEGEFLEMING COLLEGE

Selection for Oversubscribed Selection for Oversubscribed Programs…:Programs…:

Applicants meeting the min. admission Applicants meeting the min. admission requirements will be considered in requirements will be considered in the following order:the following order:

1)1) Post-secondary grads Post-secondary grads (university/college)(university/college)

2)2) Partial Post-secondary studentsPartial Post-secondary students3)3) Secondary School GradsSecondary School Grads4)4) Mature StudentsMature Students

What the Colleges are Saying…What the Colleges are Saying…

CAMBRIAN COLLEGECAMBRIAN COLLEGE

Students who graduate with an OSSD Students who graduate with an OSSD or OSSC with English or Math at the or OSSC with English or Math at the workplace level workplace level may bemay be considered considered for admission on an individual for admission on an individual basis for programs delivered basis for programs delivered through the Glenn Crombie Centre. through the Glenn Crombie Centre. Proof of an IEP may be required.Proof of an IEP may be required.

What the Colleges are Saying…What the Colleges are Saying…

SENECA COLLEGESENECA COLLEGE

For many applied degree, diploma For many applied degree, diploma and certificate programs offered and certificate programs offered at the College, a questionnaire, at the College, a questionnaire, an essay, a pretest, portfolio, an essay, a pretest, portfolio, and/or group orientation session and/or group orientation session may be required.may be required.

Where Are All These Universities?Where Are All These Universities?

Where Are All These Colleges?Where Are All These Colleges?

ResourcesResources

College/University Research:www.ouac.on.ca – university infowww.ontariocolleges.ca - college infowww.careercruising.com - career infohttp://universitymatters.ca - tips and trickswww.schoolfinder.com - information on 1,700 universities,

colleges and career colleges in Canadawww.canlearn.ca – on-line counsellor, interest quiz, money

Many universities & colleges send representatives to the high schools in the fall to promote their programs. Sign sheets will Sign sheets will be posted in Guidance.be posted in Guidance.

Every institution has Open Houses where you Every institution has Open Houses where you can tour the campus and residences. Take can tour the campus and residences. Take advantage of these!advantage of these!

Funding Your FutureA Sample Year @ College

Funding Your FutureA Sample Year @ College

Tuition & ancillary fees $ 2,600 Books & Equipment $ 1,050 Local transportation (Your bus pass is included in your fees)   Rent (8 months x $467) $ 3,736 Food (8 months x $210) $ 1,680 Telephone (8 months x $50) $   400 Computer Related Expenses $   500 Entertainment (34 weeks x $25) $   850 Clothing (8 months x $50) $   400 Miscellaneous (bus home, medical, gifts, personal care) $  700 Total $11,916 The maximum OSAP funding available for a single student studying for 34 weeks is $11,900. Single students who finish school in June, and begin post-secondary classes in September, are expected to work for 8 weeks and have a minimum savings of $1050.

ResourcesResources

ResourcesResources

ResourcesResources

Financial Advice:www.fanshawec.ca/EN/financial/financial/31806/education.asp

www.canlearn.ca

www.careers.utoronto.ca/weblinks/1eFinance.aspx?tr=

www.studentawards.com

www.cibc.com/studentlife

www.tdcanadatrust.com/student

www.rbcroyalbank.com/student

www.myschool101.com/education/index.asp

www.campusaccess.com

Sample Budget Pagefrom Fanshawe’s Financial Page

Sample Budget Pagefrom Fanshawe’s Financial Page

Canlearn.caCanlearn.ca

CampusAccess.comCampusAccess.com

Scholarships/BursariesScholarships/BursariesScholarship opportunities are updated constantly on the Guidance web-page. Check it out often. If you don’t apply, you can’t be awarded the money! What have you got to lose?

ResourcesResources

Job Postings:www.jobbank.gc.cahttp://jobsearch.monster.cawww.workopolis.comwww.jobfutures.cawww.campusaccess.comwww.ontario.jobs.comwww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu

www.jobfutures.cawww.jobfutures.ca

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