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Grade 10 Course Contract Presentation. Sir Robert Borden HS. ONLINE COURSE CALENDAR 2014/2015. Review SRB Course Offerings Identify Compulsory Courses Think About Interests/Choose Optional Courses Consider Individual Program Pathway Use Educational Planner Read Course Descriptions
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Grade 10 Course Contract Presentation Sir Robert Borden HS.
ONLINE COURSE CALENDAR2014/2015 • Review SRB Course Offerings • Identify Compulsory Courses • Think About Interests/Choose Optional Courses • Consider Individual Program Pathway • Use Educational Planner • Read Course Descriptions • Check Course Prerequisites Ex. What is the course prerequisite for AVI3M?
Choosing your courses Consider the following: • credit accumulation • minimum 7 courses • post secondary pre-requisites • evaluate your abilities • talk to teachers, parents, siblings, friends • see yourguidance counsellor
Graduation Requirements • 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) -students must complete group 1, group 2 and group 3 credits • 40 hours community service • Literacy test – March 27
Post Secondary Considerations Ontario universities require six Grade 12 U/M courses College has a variety of prerequisites depending on program (ENG4C, MAP4C, SBI3C, SCH4C) Different university/college programs have different prerequisites Majority of courses in grade 12 have grade 11 prerequisites! Know what they are! Check the Course Calendar online for course descriptions & prerequisites
COLLEGE PROGRAMS Find a Programwww.ontariocolleges.ca http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/FindProgram http://www3.algonquincollege.com/future-students/fulltime/
Grade 11 and 12 Course Codes Course Code Type of Course U University M University/College C College O Open E Workplace
ArtsPrerequisite • ADA3M - Drama ADA1O/20 • AVI3M – Visual Art AVI1O/20 • AMU3M – Instrumental AMU1O/20 • AMR3M – Band AMU1O/2O • AMK3M – Keyboard AMK1O/2O • AMV3M – Vocal See teacher • AWQ30 – Photography none Business StudiesPrerequisites • BAF3M – Accounting none
Canada & World Studies Prerequisites -Gr 10 History academic/applied for mixed level • CHW3M(F) – World History • CGF3M – Physical Geography • CLU3M – Canadian Law • CLU3E – Law Workplace Computer Studies • ICS3U – Programming Cooperative Education • 2 credits & requires application
EnglishPrerequisite • ENG3C – English College ENG2P • OLC4O – Literacy Course None • ENG3U – English University ENG2D • NBE3U – English 3U: Contemporary Aboriginal ENG2D FrenchPrerequisite • FIF3U - French University FIF2D/FEF2D • FSF3U – Core French FSF2D Career Ed • GPP3O (F) – Peer Leadership None Interdisciplinary Studies • IDP30/IDP4O/U– Emergency Services SHSM None Languages • LWSCU - Spanish LWSBD
MathematicsPrerequisite • MAP3C – College MFM2P • MEL3E – Workplace MAT1L/MFM1P • MCR3U - University MPM2D • MCR3UR – Advance Placement MPM2DE • MCF3M – Mixed MPM2D Phys Ed Prerequisite • PPL3OP – Girl’s Gym none • PPL3OQ – Boy’s Gym none • PPL3O4 – French Girl’s Gym none • PPL3O5 – French Boy’s Gym none • PAF3O – Fitness none • PAD4O – Outdoor Education none
Science Prerequisites • SBI3C – Biology College SNC2P • SCH4C – Chemistry College SNC2P • SBI3U – Biology SNC2D • SCH3U – Chemistry SNC2D • SPH3U – Physics SNC2D
Social Science & Humanities No Prerequisites • HSP3C/M (F) – Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology Technology No Prerequisites • TDA3M – Design Tech: Architecture • TDJ3M – Design Tech • TGG3M - Yearbook • TGJ3M – Communication Tech • TWJ3E - Woodworking
Peer Leadership GPP3O (F) • Prepares students to assist teachers in a classroom setting • Offered in French • Teacher recommendations • Submit separate application with course contract
On-line Learning • Variety of grade 11 & 12 courses • Counts as one of your courses • Need a spare in timetable • Requires separate application
Explore ApprenticeshipsTest Drive a Career • Coop– requires application form & teacher references • Focus/SHSM Programs – require supplementary option sheet - 911 Emergency Services (SRB) - Architecture & Interior Design (SRB) - House Building (Wyn Wood) - Communication & Design (Merivale) - Culinary Arts (Longfields/Sir Guy) www.careersintrades.ca
Cooperative Education Assembly – Thurs. Feb. 6 @ 12:45 pm Science? Law? Film? Education? Mechanics? Music? Food? Hairstyling + more Come find out how it can benefit YOU!!! Sign up in the Guidance Office by Wednesday
Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) Programs What is a SHSM? • Certification and in-depth training in a chosen employment sector • Student will take a bundle of credits • Taken in Grade 11 and 12 • One semester at host school • Coop required • Remaining credits at home school • Red Seal on OSSD
Sir Robert Borden SHSMS 1)NEW – SHSM Architecture & Interior Design Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design Mr Green 2)Emergency Services Police Work, Paramedic, Firefighting Mr Snyder Requires separate application
OCDSB INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMA GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVEHTTP://WWW.OCDSB.CA/PROGRAMS/INT/PAGES/ICP.ASPX
PURPOSE To recognize and honour students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens REQUIREMENTS Sign up in guidance & stay tuned for an information session
I International Experience & Engagement International Languages & Intercultural Communication International Coursework WHAT IS INVOLVED… Visit www.ocdsb.ca >> Programs >> INTERNATIONAL
Reach Ahead courses (70% pre-requisite) • Early Bird registration for sem 1 failures (see guidance) • Make-Up courses (35% minimum) • Co-operative Education – one credit or two credit SHSM • Information in April/see counsellor SUMMERSCHOOL
WHAT IS LINK CREW? • Link Crew leaders act as mentors for the incoming grade 9 students • They are trained on leadership skills, running activities with grade 9’s • Are leaders of a small group of grade 9’s • Help run academic and social events through out the year • See Mrs Cronkwright, Mrs Leahy, Ms Miller or Mr Pender & stay tuned for the information presention Want to be involved in LINK crew?
Cooperative Education • Peer Leadership • Link Crew • Focus Program • SHSM • Online Courses Hand in with Course Verification Courses that requireAdditional Application
Make an appointment with your friendly Guidance Counsellor….We are here to help! Mrs. Mayhew A-K Mr. Mullins L-Z Information Overload?
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Return Course Verification to Period 1 Teacher • Priority to Course Verifications returned on time • Student & Parent Signature Required • Media Release & Computer Use Checked • Applications: Coop, SHSM, Peer Leadership, Online Courses Note: Online system closed Monday, Feb, 17! DUE DATE