A. B. LUCAS REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2021-2022 FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 11 & 12 CHOOSING COURSES FOR GRADE 12
A. B. LUCAS
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
2021-2022
FOR STUDENTS IN
GRADE 11 & 12
CHOOSING COURSES
FOR GRADE 12
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS (OSSD)
30 Credits▸18 compulsory credits▸12 elective credits
Literacy Test▸You took the literacy test during Grade 10.▸You must pass the test before you can graduate.
40 Hours of Community Service▸Are you completed some of your hours yet?▸ It has been difficult volunteering since COVID – don’t worry▸During the pandemic there are additional options for
volunteering with family or through paid employment (you may collect up to 10 hours)
▸ See Lucas guidance page → Community Service Info forms
Credit Summary –
Available in Your Student Portal
Login to your Student Portal to see a summary of your courses earned
(under Mark History), what you are taking and how many community hours
you have so far.
Look on your student
portal “View My Course Credits”
How many credits do you
still need?? You should have 20 credits at the
end of quadmester two
(18+2)
OSSD REQUIREMENTS
▪ Look at the first
page of the
TVDSB
Secondary School
Program Overview
Inside first page
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
■GROUP 1 - 1 additional credit in English,
French or other language, social science, or
Canadian and world studies, or Co-op
■GROUP 2 - 1 additional credit in health and
physical education, the arts, or business
studies, or French, or Co-op
■GROUP 3 - 1 additional credit in science
(Grade 11 or 12) or technological studies,
or French, or computer studies, or Co-op
GRADE 12 COURSES
REQUIREMENTS
• English 4U1 or 4C1
• Enough credits to complete OSSD and post
secondary requirements
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PREREQUISITES
POLICIES/PROCEDURES
prerequisite is one which must be completed in order to be prepared for the next course
Want ENG 4U1? must have ENG 3U1!
Students must check they have the necessary prerequisites, which are listed in the course
selection guide.
MORE COURSE INFO
ALTERNATING COURSES (every other year)
• HNC3C1 / HNB4M1 (Fashion Grade 11 / Fashion Grade 12)
• ADD4M1 / ADA4M1 (Grade 12 Drama / Drama Production)
• MEL3E1 / MEL4E1 (Math – Workplace Grade 11 / 12)
• CHA3U1 / CHW3M1 (American History / Ancient History)
Enrichment Opportunities in Grade 12
Courses• ENG 4UE – Gr.12 Enriched English
• Perfect for students who are quick learners with a desire to delve more
deeply into literature studies
• IDP 4U1 – Gr.12 Interdisciplinary Studies
• Students create the content of course through passion projects
developed by themselves and shared with peers
Other
• WISE - Tuition-free credit offered through Western. Applications due in
June 2021.
• Advanced Placement - Self-study university credit with exams written in
May. Recognized globally.
Contact Mrs. Fletcher for more details
Self Nomination form required
MATH CHART
Note: 3 Math
Credits are required -
one must be at the grade
11 or 12 level
MPM1DGrade 9
Academic/Gifted
MCV4UGrade 12 Calculus &
Vectors
MHF4UGrade 12 Advanced Functions
MAP4CGrade 12
Foundations for College Math
MCT4CGrade 12 College
Technology
MDM4UGrade 12
Data Management
MEL3EGrade 11 Workplace
MBF3CGrade 11 College
MCR3UGrade 11 Functions
MCF3MGrade 11Coll/Univ
MFM2PGrade 10 Applied
MPM2DGrade 10 Academic/
Gifted
MFM1PGrade 9 Applied
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MEL4EGrade 12 Math for Work and Everyday
Life
MAT1LL.D.C.C.
University/College Bound?
■Universities require 6 courses■Check which prerequisites your programs require (myBlueprint, e-info)
■ 4U and 4M courses are used to calculate the entrance average
➢ Last year the program averages at Western ranged from 83.5% to 90.0% depending on the program
■ Colleges may look at grade 11 and 12 marks for program entrance (program specific)
University Prerequisite Examples
Engineering
ENG4U
MHF4U
MCV4U
SCH4U
SPH4U
+ 1 more
Science
ENG4U
MCV4U
+2 science
and/or math
courses
+ 2 more
Arts/
Social Science
ENG4U
+ 5 more
College Prerequisite Examples
Electrical
Engineering
Techniques
One Math
One Physics
(minimum of
65%)
Pre-Health
ENG4C or 4U
Bio - 11 or 12
Chem - 11 or 12
1 Math - MCF3M
- MCR3U
- MAP4C
Arts/
Social Science
OSSD
Average of all
grade 11 & 12
marks
University/College Comparison Chart
■ A very useful tool to help you make pathway decisions (in Guidance)
Use myBlueprint to help you!
1. Who Am I?
Answer questions and it will generate potential future
occupations. It will even give you suggestions on what
courses you could take in high school!
2. Post-Secondary Tool
Look for and compare
programs that are
offered at colleges and
universities. You can
look at the prerequisites
that you need to be
eligible for programs.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
www.ouac.on.ca * links to universities
www.ontariocolleges.ca* links to colleges www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
*A guide to Ontario Universities
Ontario College Guide * A guide to Ontario Colleges
www.edu.gov.on.ca*Ministry of Ed. & Training
University and College Calendars(Guidance Office)
Links on Guidance area of Lucas siteMyBlueprint
* educational planner
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJORS
❖ Construction Technology Into Action
- experience the construction trade industry
❖ Business
- experience the industry/business sector
❖ Sports – Viking Shield
- experience the sport/health sector
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Agreat
opportunity!
International Certificate Program
■See page 15 in your Course Selection Guide. This is a new certificate with TVDSB.
■The certificate is for students who have studied any international language (other than French) for 110 hours (one full credit)
■See Ms. Millon in room 126 or contact your guidance counsellor
Examples
A.B. LucasCo-operative Education
Motivations
Placement
Process
Examples
A.B Lucas Co-op Ed
Motivations
Placement
•First Step – Register for Co-op Ed (myBlueprint)
•Second Step – Short Interview ✓ Your interests
✓ Your skills and abilities
✓ Your courses
✓ Match with employment area or a potential employers
•Third Step – Review Speciality Programs✓ Partners in Experiential Learning (PEL) – SCIENCE
RESEARCH - (UWO / Robarts / Lawson / LHSC)
✓ Policing / Military
✓ SHSM – Business / Shield Program / Construction
✓ Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) – Level 1
✓ Electrical
✓ Automotive
✓ Manufacturing
✓ Apprentice Trades (Ex: Plumbing-Hair Styling-Welding)
Process
Examples
A.B Lucas Co-op Ed
Motivations
Placement
• Your Commitment✓ 3 hours / day
✓ 16 - 17 weeks
• Credits – 2 (most common)
– 3 or 4 (require preplanning with guidance)
• Semester starts with Pre Placement (2 weeks)✓ Employment skills (resume / cover letter /
references)
✓ Interview skills (practice)
✓ Workplace safety (workplace can be dangerous
place)
✓ Match with an employer (individually tailored)
Process
Examples
A.B. LucasCo-operative Education
Motivations
Placement
Process
CO-OP Info Session
Wednesday, January 20,
2021 - 1:00pm (virtual)
Please contact Mr. Kelly for further
details
VIKING 1O1
Viking 1O1 Information Session
Thursday, January 21, 2021, 1:00 pm
(virtual)
■ Pick IDC4UL for a course request
■There is a registration form for the course and an interview.
IDP 4U1
Independent Research Course
Information Session (IDP4U1)
IDP4U1 Info Session
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 1:00pm (virtual)
LINK FOR GOOGLE MEET:
https://meet.google.com/lookup/eqgu3snind?authuser=1&hs=179
or Google classroom Code: eqgu3snind
COURSE LOAD
■All students in their final year are expected to be full-time students (minimum of 3 courses per semester)
■Students can take a maximum of 4 courses per semester including virtual and night school courses (exceptions to this are band & vocal music, language school, dual-credit)
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS1) Use the registration worksheet to start...
- read your Course Selection Guide
- discuss with your parents
- make your course decisions
2) Register your courses on myBlueprint at home
3) Registration Help
- contact your guidance counsellor or ask questions using the "Ask a Counsellor" button on our Lucas Guidance website
REGISTRATION IS DUE: Friday, February 12
4) Registration must be returned to your homeroom teacher and signed by a parent
COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET
The Lucas Home Pagewww.lucas.tvdsb.ca
All registration instructions, presentations,
course selection information and videos can
be found in the Guidance/Registration
area of the site
Plan your courses for Grade 11 & 12
Course Selection using myBlueprint:
2 minute video tutorial
https://myblueprint.ca/support/videos/course-
selection/4DWTLIEMhGmo4wIqQasS6g
myBLUEPRINT & REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
COURSE SELECTION using myBlueprint:
1) SELECT & CLICK REVIEW
2) REVIEW SELECTIONS > ADD COMMENTS > SUBMIT
3) PRINT SIGN-OFF SHEET (sign and return to your Quad 3 teacher)
OR PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL APPROVAL
Course Selection Sign-off Sheet
Parent Approval through Email through
myBlueprint (click ‘Send Approval Email)
https://myblueprint.ca/support/videos/course-selection/3C35KN0sXrkAW1UCXDtto4
COURSE SELECTION CHANGES▪ ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOU CANNOT MAKES CHANGES ON
myBlueprint
▪ Make sure that you selected the correct courses and course types
▪ If you wish to change a course, there will be a change form on the
Guidance page of the website.
Final Day for General Course Changes – March 31, 2021
AFTER THIS:
▪Only changes considered will be for:
➢ Pathway/ Course Type (academic, applied, etc)
➢ Post-secondary/career pathway
➢ Compulsory course required
➢ Missing a prerequisite
➢ Need to repeat a failed course
▪ Remember to PLAN CAREFULLY!
➢What you choose is what you get –courses offered next year
at Lucas are based on your choices now!
SUMMER SCHOOL
▪ If you plan to go to Summer School for a course, DO NOT put it
into your course selection
▪ Come to Guidance in April/May to sign up for Summer School
▪ If you are unsure if you are going to go to Summer School put the
course in your course selection and it can be removed when you
sign up for the course
RESEARCHING YOUR OPTIONS
HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR REGISTRATION DECISIONS?
■ Talk to your parents
■ Talk to your teachers
■ Talk to your friends
■ Talk to your Guidance Counsellor
■ Talk to your Resource teacher (IEP students)
■ Use myBlueprint
■ Research post-secondary requirements
What should I
do?
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Links on Guidance area of Lucas website
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
The key to a successful voyage is careful planning.
Start working on
myBlueprint ASAP
Complete your
myBlueprint course
selections by Friday,
February 12, 2021