Total of 30 credits for O.S.S. 18 ministry required courses A minimum of 12 additional credits to be selected from

available courses (4 Religion credits are included) 4 credits in English 1 credit in French as a Second Language 3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Gr. 11 or 12) 2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian History 1 credit in Canadian Geography 1 credit in the Arts (Music, Art, Drama) 1 credit in Health and Physical Education 0.5 credit in Civics 0.5 credit in Career Studies

Group 1:

English/Third Language/French as a Second Language, or Native Language/ Social Science/Humanities/Canadian and World Studies/Guidance and Career Education/Cooperative Education

Group 2:

Health and Physical Education/ Business Studies/The Arts (Music, Art, Drama)/French as a Second Language/Cooperative Education

Group 3:

Gr. 11 or 12 Science/Technological Education (Grades 9-12)//French as a Second Language/Computer Science/Cooperative Education

Plus…* 1 Religion credit in each grade

*included in elective credits

40 hours of community involvement

80 hours to earn a Crusader Certificate

Successful completion of the literacy test

1) Research, research, researchwww.electronicinfo.cawww.ontariocolleges.cawww.myBlueprint.cawww.careercruising.com

2) Are you finished your compulsory credits?3) Meet with your counsellor4) Do you have a plan for college or university?5) Talk with your teachers

Compulsory Courses

1) Religion: HRE 4M/HRE 4O

2) English: ENG 4U, ENG 4C, ENG 4E

PLUS

*Pick at least FOUR more courses (students must have a total of six regardless of the number of courses they have earned)

(University bound students must have a total of 6U/M coursesQueen’s requires three Gr. 12 U level; McGill requires four Gr. 12 U level )College bound students should have majority of 11 and 12 courses at a “C” or “M” level*Remember a spare is allowed if you have 24 credits*Less than 24 credits means no spare in semester 1*COOP is not a University level course

Arts

Dramatic Arts – ADA 4MDance – ATC 4MMusic Brass/Percussion – AMB 4MMusic Stage Band – AMH 4MMusic Woodwinds – AMW 4MMusic Guitar – AMG 4MMusic Vocals – AMV 4MVisual Arts – AVI 4M

Languages

English – 4U, 4C, 4EWriter’s Craft – EWC 4U1/EWC 4COntario Literacy Course– OLC 40 English as a Second Language – ESL A,B,C,DFrench – FSF 4U

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MathematicsAdvanced Functions – MHF 4U (prerequisite MCR3U)

Calculus and Vectors – MCV 4U (prerequisite MHF4U)

Data Management – MDM 4U1 (prerequisite MCR3M/MCR3U

Math for College Technology – MCT 4C (prerequisite MCR3M/MCR3U)

College Math – MAP 4CWorkplace Math – MEL 4E

ScienceBiology – SBI 4UChemistry – SCH 4U, SCH 4CPhysics – SPH 4UScience – SNC 4M (Health Science; SNC2D is the

prereq.)

Technology

Communication Technology – TGJ 4MComputer Engineering Technology – TEJ 4MComputer Technology - TEJ 4ETechnological Design – TDJ 4MConstruction Engineering Technology – TCJ 4CConstruction Technology - TCJ 4EManufacturing Technology – TMJ 4M1Transportation Technology– TTJ 4C1/4ECustom Woodworking – TWJ 4EInterdisciplinary Studies – Commercial Photography and Yearbook Design – IDC 40Y/IDC 4UY

Computer StudiesComputer Science – ICS 4UComputer Programming – ICS 4C1

Religious EducationChurch and Culture – HRE 4M/40 (compulsory)Philosophy – HZT 4UIndividuals and Families- HHS 4U, HHS 4C

BusinessAccounting- BAT 4M (prerequisite BAF3M)Business Leadership – BOH 4M

Social SciencesCanadian and World Issues – CGW 4UEnvironment and Resource Management – CGR 4MCanadian History – CHI 4UWorld History – CHY 4UAnalyzing Current Economic Issues – CIA 4UCanadian and International Law - CLN 4UNutritional Health – HFA4C

Physical EducationHealthy Living and Outdoor Activities – PAD 40Physical Education – PPL 40Personal and Fitness Activities (non competitive)– PAF40Personal and Fitness Activities (Fitness) – PAI 40Introduction to Kinesiology –PSK4UInterdisciplinary Studies (Sports Leadership) IDC 4OP, IDC 4UP

(personal essay required)Guidance and Career Education

Cooperative Education – COP 40Learning Strategies – GLE 40 www.hctoday.ca

The Specialist High Skills Major in Information and Communications Technology will provide students with a strong foundation for a wide variety of careers in the Communications Technology sector. If you are interested, see Mr. Esford

This program requires four senior level technology courses, certifications, and experiential learning

New SHSM in Environmental Studies – focus on outdoor education. If you are interested, please see Mr. Hunter

OYAP Programs Chef

Stone Mason

Hairdressing

General Carpenter

Plumbing

**see counsellor or Mr. Esford if interested in these options

Dual Credits Opportunity to go to

St. Lawrence for a semester to try a course (e.g. marketing, computers, esthetics, chef, nursing, addictions)

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February 15th– Course Selection Process Assemblies February 15th worksheets given

See our website for course description and career planning www.hctoday.ca

February 21st– Course Selection Workshops (bring your working copy)

Mid April – Course Selection Verification Sheets (signed by parents)

Early June – Timetables Available – Students will require their Maplewood password to access timetables Leaving Us? – let your counsellor know