Course Selection Keeping your options open!
What you need
Credit Counselling SummaryCourse Selection Planning SheetChoices 2012-2013 bookChoices at ESA pamphletYour OEN number for myblueprint.ca
High School Graduation Requirements
1. 30 credits = 18 compulsory + 12 optional
2. Successful completion of the literacy test
3. 40 hours of community service
Literacy Test
No pass = No graduation
Test is offered each spring
Literacy course is an alternate to the test
40 Hours of Community InvolvementWhat can you do? Activities for which
you don’t get paid helping at a food
bank peer tutoring teaching Sunday
school classes coaching a youth
soccer team
What can’t you do? Not a task you would
normally do (chores) or your friend’s chores
Not something you do as a leisure activity (choir practice, basketball practice)
Can’t take the place of someone who normally gets paid to do this work (McDonalds, babysitting, etc.)
“Neighbourly goodwill”
Group 1 Credit: additional credit in English or French as a second
language, or a Native language, or
Classical or an International language
or Social Sciences and the Humanities
or Canadian and World Studies
or Guidance and Career education
or Cooperative education
EMS 3O1FSF 3U1CGG 3O1CHW 3M1HSP 3M1CLU 3M1
HRT 3M1
EMS 3O1FSF 3U1
CGG 3O1CHW 3M1HSP 3M1CLU 3M1
HRT 3M1IDC 3O1
Group 3 Credit:
SBI 3U1SBI 3C1SCH 3U1SPH 3U1TGI 3M1TGP 3M1TGG 3M1TGJ 2O1
a Grade 11 or 12 Science
or Technological Studies
or Cooperative education
or Computer Studies
2 arts credits in your major in each grade
These courses will go toward the 12 optional credits and can be used to fulfill the requirements for Arts and Group 2 compulsory credits set by the Ministry of Education.
ESA Requirements
For course selection, consider…
What are your plans for after high school?
What pathway will you take? Work? Apprenticeship? College?
University?
What are the prerequisites for college or university entrance?
Start researching now!WWW.ESAINFO.CA
WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB
University and College
University College
- Largely theoretical learning - largely hands on learning
- larger classes, less teacher - smaller classes interaction- more expensive - less expensive- 3-4 years for undergraduate - 1-3 years for certificate
or degree program diploma program- www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca
Some collaborative programs are available to get both a diploma and degree.
Advice: Keep your options open
BUT
Select courses at the right level for you University = six 4U (university level) or six 4U / 4M (univ/college) Check program pre-requisites
Course Levels
C = College D = Academic E = Workplace L = Locally Developed M = College or University O = Open P = Applied U = University
Choosing Courses…
All students must take 8 courses. English
ENG3C vs. ENG3U
MathMBF3C vs. MCF3M vs. MCR3U
Math options for Grades 11 & 12
Grade 11 courses MBF3C – College MCR3U – Functions MCF3M – Functions and Applications
Grade 12 courses MDM4U – Data Management – MCF3M or MCR3U MHF4U – Advanced Functions – MCR3U MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors – MHF4U
Looking ahead…Summary of University requirements: Arts – usually no math – psychology usually
requires a math course Business – a mix – few will allow only 1 math,
usually MHF4U; most need 2 Engineering – usually 2 math (often MHF4U
and MCV4U, although MDM may be possible) Science – usually 2 math (often MHF4U and
MCV4U)
Group 3 Options
Not going into science? Choose from
SBI 3C, TGI 3M, TGG 3M, TGP 3M
Students who are planning to pursue a math/science-related program after high school should choose from
SBI 3U1, SCH 3U1, SPH 3U1
University Program SBI 3U1 SCH 3U1 SPH 3U1 MCR 3U1
Architecture Required Required
Engineering Required Required Required
Kinesiology* Required Required Recommended Required
Life Sciences Required Required Recommended Required
Physical Sciences Required Required Required
University Math & Science Program Requirements
Group 1 Options
Choice based on interest
No specific university prerequisites
Talk to teachers to get more information about the grade 11 courses
CGG 3O1 EMS 3O1
FSF 3U1CHW 3M1HSP 3M1CLU 3M1
HRT 3M1 IDC 3O1
Arts Elective Choices Film & Video ASM 3O1 & 4M1 Drama – Acting for Film ADG 3M1/4M1 Jazz Dance ATJ 3O1 Photography AWQ 3O1/4M1 & TGP 3M1 Music – Jazz AMH 3M1/4M1 Music – Repertoire Instrumental AMR 3MI/4MI
Music – Repertoire Vocal AMR 3MV/4MV Behind the Scenes IDC 3O1
Virtual School & Summer School
Must select 8 courses on your ESA course selection sheet
Full credit & remedial courses are available
Civics & Careers Coop summer school – applications
are due this month See your counsellor to register after
April
External Music Credits
Grade VII Performance +
Grade I Theory = AMX 3M1 Grade VIII Performance +
Grade II Theory = AMX 4M1
Bring in exam results to have this credit entered on your transcript.
SAT/ACT
Considering a post-secondary school in the US? You are required to do the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT.
Consider writing this in the spring of your Grade 11 year then again in the fall of Grade 12 if necessary.
Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information.
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Review and Submit CoursesReview and Submit Courses
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STUDENT COURSE SELECTION STEPS
Print and Return Sign-Off SheetPrint and Return Sign-Off Sheet
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2 SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL
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WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSBVisit...
Select your school
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1 Click on Add <Course>
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2 Click on the course you would like to select
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3 Click Add Course to Plan
HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER
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2Click “Submit” when you have selected your courses and are ready to submit
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1Click “View Progress” to view your Graduation Status
REVIEW AND SUBMIT COURSES
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1 Review your selections
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2 Click Confirm and Print when you are ready to submit
Note: You will not be able to change your course selections in myBlueprint after this step. Please consult your Guidance Counsellor if you wish to make any changes after you have submitted your courses.
Note: You will not be able to change your course selections in myBlueprint after this step. Please consult your Guidance Counsellor if you wish to make any changes after you have submitted your courses.
PRINT SIGN-OFF SHEET
Congratulations! You’re done!Please print and return a signed copy of your Course SelectionSign-Off Sheet to your Counsellor or Teacher.
Congratulations! You’re done!Please print and return a signed copy of your Course SelectionSign-Off Sheet to your Counsellor or Teacher.
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2 SELECT SECONDARY SCHOOL & CREATE ACCOUNT
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3 ENTER OEN & DATE OF BIRTH
4 BEGIN PLANNING YOUR COURSES
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