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Course selection begins this week!
• MyBlueprint will be open for selecting courses starting this Wednesday, Dec. 6 and will be open until Tuesday, Jan. 16.
• The Course Selection Fair will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7 during periods 3 and 4.
• Gather information about the available courses, diploma requirements and post secondary requirements.
• Use www.myblueprint.ca to plan and select your courses.
O.S.S. Diploma Requirements
30 Credits (18 Compulsory / 12 Optional)
40 Hours of Community Involvement
Successful completion of the Literacy Test
4 English
3 Math
2 Science
1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
1/2 Career Studies
1/2 Civics
1 The Arts
1 French
1 Health and Phys. Ed.
Group 1
An additional credit in: Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, A Second Language, Guidance, or Co-op
Group 2
An additional credit in: The Arts, Business, Phys. Ed., A Second Language or Co-op
Group 3
An additional credit in: Science (grade 11/12), Technological Education, Computer Studies, A Second Language or Co-op
• UNIVERSITY
• COLLEGE
• APPRENTICESHIP
• WORK
U University Preparation Courses (previous academic stream)
Designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs i.e. ENG3U0 and ENG4U0
Larger class sizes More theoretical Faster pace More suitable for independent learner
C College Preparation Courses (previous applied stream)
Designed to meet the requirements for college programs i.e. ENG3C0 and ENG4C0
Smaller class sizes, greater teacher direction and instruction More hands-on activities Real-life applications
M University/College Preparation Courses
Designed to prepare students to meet the entrance requirements for both university and college programs (AWQ3M0 and TGJ3M0)
O Open Level Courses
Appropriate for all students
Usually elective courses (EMS3O0 or CGG3O0)
Can use for college admission
E Workplace Preparation Courses
Appropriate for students entering the workplace
We only offer MEL3E0 and MEL4E0
College diploma programs require six senior courses at college (C), university/college (M), or university (U) level.
College degrees require six grade 12 U or M courses.
Programs also require specific prerequisite courses.
Many programs also require additional admission information, such as a portfolio, interview or an audition.
Do the research now!
www.ontariocolleges.ca or myBlueprint.ca.
Visit the colleges.
Gather guide books (Ask in the Guidance Office).
Attend the Lunch time presentations at Lorne Park in the Lecture Hall.
Students require six grade 12 U or M level courses to qualify for general university admission. Specific course prerequisites will vary depending on the university program.
Example: ENG4U0 or BOH4M0
All grade 11 and 12 marks are viewed by the universities.
Universities will extend conditional offers of admission once they feel they have received sufficient academic information to make a decision.
Students should investigate university requirements and grade 12 course prerequisites before selecting grade 11 courses.
Example: SBI3U0 for SBI4U0
Research now!
www.electronicinfo.ca or www.myBlueprint.ca
Attend university presentations in Lecture Hall
Gather university guide books (in Guidance) and check websites
Visit the universities
Mathematics Pathways
Pre-requisite Grade 10
Pre-requisite Grade 11
CoursesGrade 12
RecommendedCourse
SNC2D0 SBI3U0/ESCH 3U0/ESPH3U0/ESVN3M0
SBI4U0/ESCH 4U0SPH4U0
* SCH3U0 - if planning to take
SBI4U0
SNC2P0 SBI3C0SVN3M0
Enhanced Program *
Grade 11 Requirements: Students must select at least one enhanced course. E.g. ENG3UE or MCR3UE
Students need a total of 10 courses for the Enhanced Certificate.
Extended French Program *
Grade 11 Requirements: Students must take FEF3U0 and HSP3UX.
Students need a total of 7 courses for the Extended French Certificate.
* Must already be in the program to select these courses.
Select either 2 or 4 credit co-op, choose course code COP2XC
or COP4XC and submit a separate application to the co-op
teacher. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Earn up to four credits at a work placement.
Authentic experience for all students (College, University,
Apprenticeship - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program or
OYAP). Credits can be used for college admission.
Dual Credit program.
Earn a SHSM red seal designation on your OSSD
The SHSM program focuses on a Sports Related Career while earning an OSSD
It is a bundle of 9 credits in gr 11 and 12 that include:
4 Sports Major Credits
2 Co-op Credits
3 other courses that include CLA’s– Contextualized Learning Activities (such as English, Math, Science, Humanities, Technology)
Other features of our Sports SHSM include:
Certifications/Training (CPR/First Aid/WHIMIS/Personal training..…)Experiential learning (job shadowing & 2 or 4 credit co-op)
Experience post secondary opportunities (college/university lectures, tours)
Supports all Pathways: University, College, Workplace, Apprenticeship
If interested in SHSM please see your Guidance Counsellor
Research all of your options carefully.
Pay attention to post-secondary program requirements.
Attend our Course Selection Fair December 7th.
Talk to teachers who teach the course.
Talk to students who have taken the course.
Get information regarding workload and the type of projects you will be doing (presentations/group work).
Select courses in which you’re likely to experience success.
Have a back-up plan.
Course Selection will be done through www.myBlueprint.ca
A link is on LPSS website and your BYOD account.
Access to the on-line Course Selection will be
available to students from December 6 until it closes
on January 16.
Course selection is done on a first come-first served basis.
Login at www.myBlueprint.ca/peel
Login here using your email address and password.
Are you a new user or having trouble logging in?
Please see your Guidance Counsellor.
Select the myBlueprint
icon
Click on a Course Box and a drop down menu will give you course
options to choose from. Make sure you are selecting
the correct course and level as many
of the course codes are very similar.
Completing the Course Selection Process
Research your option choices.
Select your courses through myBlueprint.
Click on SUBMIT.
PRINT your COURSE VERIFICATION form.
Have your parents review your courses and sign the form.
Return the signed Course Verification form to the homeroom teacher by January 17, 2018.
Changes may be requested anytime before June 1st.
Submit a parent signed Course Change Form to the Guidance
Office and we will try to accommodate your request.
However there are no guarantees. Changes will be permitted
based on course availability. Once the school’s timetable is set
there are limitations that must be considered.
Once a class is full we can only place a student on a waitlist.
Do your research now. Put time and effort into selecting the
right courses now and you will have the best chance of getting
the classes you want.
Students requiring a level change (i.e. ENG2D0 to ENG3C0) are advised to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to review requirements for potential post secondary pathways.
It is recommended that you do not select a course for which you plan
to take outside of LPSS.
E.g. Summer School
Drop-in to the Guidance Office
at lunch
or
make an appointment
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