The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11 KNOW YOUR OPPORTUNITIES Research the changing labour market. Understand people’s changing.

Choosing Grade 11 Courses

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School

ALL PATHWAYS LEAD TO THE SAME PLACE--

WORKGod created all of us as unique individuals so each and every person has the opportunity to develop a plan based on one’s

interests, skills and values.

ALL WORK IS VALUABLE!

The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 11

How to Prepare for the Changing World

of Work KNOW YOURSELF

Know your smarts.

Know your interests.

Know your values.

Know your learning style.

Know your GIFTS.

KNOW YOUR OPPORTUNITIES Research the changing

labour market.

Understand people’s changing needs and wants.

Research and understand your post-secondary options.

Pathways to the World of Work-

Apprenticeship Learning occurs in school and on the job.

More than 150 opportunities available in the construction, industrial, motive power and service sectors.

The in-school component is generally offered through community colleges.

The majority of learning occurs during the paid on-the-job component.

Preparing for an Apprenticeship

Consider Cooperative Education and register under the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

No prerequisites, but many apprenticeships require strong math, communication and science skills.

All apprentices must find employers to hire them.

Pathways to the World of Work-

College

Prepares students for specific careers or career fields.

Programs provide theoretical and technical knowledge and skills.

Offers a range of credentials from one-year certificate to four-year applied degrees.

Preparing for College Research prerequisites for each program and each

college. They vary!

Prerequisites can include non-academic requirements (e.g. portfolio, audition, interview, supplemental form).

Colleges accept C, U, M, and sometimes O courses, but C courses are the main admission requirements.

Exception: For Applied Degrees, students must earn at least six 4U/4M credits.

Pathways to the World of Work-University

Offers a variety of degree programs that are theoretical in nature.

Offers a range of credentials from a Bachelor of Arts Degree to a Doctoral Degree.

Some Undergraduate Degrees lead to specific careers (e.g. Nursing and Engineering).

Most Professional Schools require an Undergraduate Degree or prior university study (e.g., Dentistry, Social Work, Teaching).

Preparing for University

Research prerequisites for each program and each university. They vary!

Prerequisites can include non-academic requirements (e.g. portfolio, supplemental form, audition, interview).

Ontario universities accept U and M courses.

Admission to Ontario universities requires a minimum of six 4U/4M credits.

Pathways to the World of Work-Workplace

Some students will enter full employment directly after secondary school.

Some students will seek employment to increase personal savings and one’s knowledge of self.

Pathways to the World of Work-Workplace

Some students will enter full employment directly after secondary school.

Some students will seek employment to increase personal savings and one’s knowledge of self.

Course LevelsGrade 11 courses are Destination Based

Open

University

College

Mixed College/University

Workplace

Open Courses

Open courses are identified with an O at the end of the course code – HRF3O (Religion)

These courses are designed for all types of learners.

University Courses University courses are identified with a U at the end of

the course code – e.g. SBI3U (Biology)

If you were successful* at the Academic level then you should continue at the University (U or M) Level – e.g. MPM2D to MCF3M or MCR3U.

Note: In order to be adequately prepared for the same level at the next grade, it is recommended that students be working at the provincial standard which is Level 3 (minimum 70%).

College Courses College courses are identified with a C at the end of the

course code – e.g. SBI3C (Biology)

If you were successful* at the Applied level then you should continue at the College (C) or mixed (M) Level – e.g. ENG2P to ENG3C

Note: In order to be adequately prepared for the same level at the next grade, it is recommended that students be working at the provincial standard which is Level 3 (minimum 70%).

Workplace Courses Workplace courses are identified with an E at the end

of the course code – e.g. ENG3E (English)

If you were taking a course at the Locally Developed level then you should continue at the Workplace (E) level – e.g. SNC2L to SNC3E.

Mapping out my last 2 years of High

School

1. Graduation credits to be completed ……..

2. Interest or skill-based courses I want to take…..

3. Pathway preparation courses I will need……

4. Co-op or Specialized Courses that will help me decide and prepare

Now that you are a Senior!! Students are required to select courses according to

their anticipated pathway to the world work. Most students have three compulsory subjects

remaining: Math, Religion & English, which leaves 5 options

Grade 11 students will take 8 courses, no study periods (spares)

Full Disclosure-All Grade 11 and 12 marks count Course selection in February is important. Future

changes will be difficult, and, in some cases, impossible!

Grade 11 Grade 121. ENGLISH 1. ENGLISH

2. WORLD RELIGIONS 2. RELIGION

3. MATH 3. ANY REMAINING COMPULSORY COURSES

4. ANY REMAINING COMPULSORY COURSES

4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

7. 7.

8. 8.

ENGLISH PATHWAYSAs a diploma requirement, students must earn one compulsory English credit per grade.The grade 12 requirement may be met by successfully completing the OLC4O course.

This chart maps out the compulsory courses in English and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisites for them. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course.

Math Pathways

Possible Pathways in Science

Visual ArtsGrade 9 – AVI 1O

Grade 10 – AVI 2O

Grade 11 – AVI 3M

Grade 12 – AVI 4M

– AWM 4M

Portfolio

Music

Instrumental

Grade 9 – AMU 1O

Grade 10 – AMU 20

Grade 11 – AMU 3M

Grade 12 – AMU 4M

VocalGrade 9 – AMV 1OGrade 10 – AMV 20Grade 11 – AMV 3MGrade 12 – AMV 4M

Drama

Grade 9 – ADA 1O

Grade 10 – ADA 2O

Grade 11 – ADA 3M

– ADD 3O Tech Theatre

Grade 12 – ADA 4M

– ADF 4M Director’s Craft

Technical Theatre

2 Credits

1 Drama

1 Construction+

=

Theatre Management

Set Construction

Prop Building

Lighting

Sound

Costumes

Be part of next year’s show

Working behind the scenes

Choose Tech Theater

Having tons of fun

Make an awesome timetable

Choose Arts

Visual Arts

Music

Drama

Five other courses-What do I choose?

Arts: Drama ADA3M or ADD3O; Visual Arts AVI3M; Music AMU3M or Vocal AVM3M

Business BTA3O Information Technology, BDI3C Entrepreneurship, BAF3M Accounting

Canadian and World Studies CHW3M World History to the 15th Century

Computer Studies ICS3U Introduction to Computer Science

Cooperative Education COP3X English EMS 3O (new!) Media Studies

Health & Physical Education PPL3OF. PPL3OM Healthy Active Living, PAF3O Personal and Fitness Activities

International Languages FSF3U French, LWOAD, LWOBD first and second level Portuguese

Science SVN3E (new!) Environmental Science, SBI3C College Biology, SBI3U University Biology, SCH3U University Chemistry, SPH3U University Physics

Social Sciences & Humanities HPC3O Raising Healthy Children, HSP3U Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

Technological Education • Communication Technology TGJ3M,

Yearbook TGG3M (this is our current Specialist High Skills Major)

• Construction Technology TCJ3C

• Design Technology TDJ3M

• Manufacturing Technology TMJ3C

• Transportation Technology TTJ3C and TTJ3O (new!) Vehicle Ownership (these are potential Specialist High Skills Major)

Co-operative EducationWhat it is

• A program that allows students to apply two co-op credits towards their compulsory high school graduation requirements, with no limit on earning optional co-op credits.

Who it's for

• Students who are heading for university, college, apprenticeship or the workplace.

How it helps

• Students have the opportunity to:

• Experience hands-on learning

• "Test-drive" career options

• See the relevance of their classroom learning

• Develop the essential skills and habits required in the workplace

• Gain valuable work experience to help build a resumé for postsecondary programs and future employment

Components of Co-opThere are six components of Co-op:

• Pre-course interview

• Establishment of placement

• Pre-placement instruction

• Personalized Placement Learning Plan

• Assessment and Evaluation

• In-school integration Sessions

How to apply Select Co-op as an option on your next registration

Make sure you select a maximum of six other courses

Listen to announcements and attend any co-op information sessions

Submit supplementary application and teacher references on time

Actively seek out placement

Talk to your Guidance Counselor and the Co-op teachers

SHSMWhat they are

Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests. Each major is a bundle of 8-10 courses in the student's selected field.

Who they're for

Students who are heading for an apprenticeship, college, university or the workplace.

How they help

Students have the opportunity to:

Gain important skills on the job with actual employers, at skills training centers and at school

Earn valuable industry certifications, including first aid and CPR qualifications.

About the 8 to 10 Credits• Major Credits• Comprise the Sector Focus

4(always)

• Cooperative Education Credits• Must be sector based2

(always)

• Other Required Credits• Always compulsory for Graduation• Specified by Ministry of Ed• Contain a Contextualized Learning Activity (CLA)

2-4

Online Course Selection

Again this year, courses will be online.

The link can be found on the HCC home page.

Summer School There are a number of courses offered in Summer

School

If you are thinking of taking a course in summer school, keep listening to announcements as information will be sent out to HCC

You may need to put the course you are taking in summer school in your grade 12 courses as a placeholder

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Login in to retrieve your password

ALL HCC STUDENTS NOW HAVE A BOARD

EMAIL ACCOUNT.LOG IN AT: WWW.LIVE.CA 

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PASSWORD:YOUR 10 DIGIT PHONE NUMBER (E.G. 51955512234)

Guidance Counsellors

Ms. McNally (A to Sr) Ms. Zebregts (St to Z)

Final Reminders You must select 8 courses – students in grade 11

cannot have a study period.

You must select Religion, English and Math.

Remember your Graduation Requirements (30 credits – 21 of which are compulsory, 40 hours of community service and successful completion of the Literacy Test)

Check out Co-operative Education Specialized Courses

DUE DATE• A copy of your course selections along with $50.00

for your 2014-15 student fee must be in to your homeroom teacher by

Friday, February 14th.

(HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!)