GRADE 12 COURSE
SELECTION
Simplifying/Complicating the
Process…
Topics
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Requirements for a high school diploma
Requirements for post-secondary options
(apprenticeship, college, university)
Choosing the appropriate courses
What to do about math and science
Grade 12 course offerings
Factors to be Considered When
Choosing Courses for Gr. 12
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Requirements for earning the OSSD
Requirements for post-secondary programs
Choosing the appropriate courses
Math/Science issues
Requirements for the OSSD
Compulsory credits (total of 18)
 4 credits in English ( 1 credit per grade)
 1 credit in French as a second language
 3 credits in mathematics ( at least 1 credit
in grade 11 or 12)
 2 credits in science
 1 credit in Canadian history
 1 credit in Canadian geography
 1 credit in the arts (music, art, dance or
drama)
 1 credit in health and physical education
 ½ credit in civics and ½ credit in career
studies
Diploma Requirements (Cont..)
 1 credit in English, or a third language, or French, or
a Native Language, or a senior Social
science/humanities, or Canadian and World studies,
or Guidance & Career Education (NOT GLC 2O),
or CO-OP
 1 additional credit in Health and Physical education,
or Business studies, or an additional credit in the
Arts (music, visual arts, dance or drama), or French
or CO-OP
 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or
Technological education (grades 9-12), or French, or
Computer Studies or CO-OP
Religion credits: 4
Optional/elective credits (total of 8):
 Courses of the student’s choice, selected from the
full list of courses available in the school
Requirements for Post-Secondary
Options
a.
College
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b.
Apprenticeships
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c.
OSSD with grade 12 English
Many now require OSSD
University
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Minimum 6 4U/4M courses
Choosing the Appropriate Course Type
Things to consider…
Degree program?
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University program or College degree
Keeping options open
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Be realistic
University admission
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Consider minimum averages required
‘M’ courses
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University/college preparation
Choosing the Appropriate Courses
Things to Consider…
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b.
c.
OSSD Requirements
Strengths/Weaknesses of the student
Post-secondary destinations/requirements
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d.
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Keeping options open
Math/Science Issues
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Choosing math and science courses in grade 12
is the most effective way of keeping the
maximum number of options available after
high school. However,…
A student must also consider his/her strengths and
weaknesses when choosing math/science courses at
this level
 May have the reverse effect!
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MATH PATHWAYS
MCR 3U
Gr. 11 Univ. Prep.
MDM 4U
Data Management
MHF 4U
Advanced Functions
MCV 4U
Calculus & Vectors
MATH PATHWAYS cont’d
MCF 3M
Gr.11 Univ./Coll. Prep
MCT 4C
Gr. 12 College Tech.
MHF 4U
Advanced Functions
MDM 4U
Data Management
MATH PATHWAYS cont’d
MBF 3C
Gr. 11 College Prep.
MAP 4C
Gr. 12 College Prep.
SCIENCE PATHWAYS
SCH 3U
Gr. 11 Univ. Chemistry
SCH 4U
Gr. 12 Univ. Chemistry
SBI 3U
Gr. 11 Univ. Biology
SPH 3U
Gr. 11 Univ. Physics
SBI 4U
Gr. 12 Univ. Biology
SPH 4U
Gr. 12 Univ. Physics
SCIENCE PATHWAYS cont’d
SVN 3M
Gr. 11 U/C Science
SVN 4M
Gr. 12 U/C Science
SCIENCE PATHWAYS cont’d
SNC 2P/2D
Gr. 10 Science-Applied or Academic
SBI 3C
Gr. 11 College Biology
SCH 4C
Gr. 12 College Chemistry
SPH 4C
Gr. 12 College Physics
Grade 12 Course Offerings
English
Canadian & World Studies
CGW 4U (World Issues)
ENG 4C
CHI 4U (Can. History)
ENG 4U
CHY 4U (World History)
EWC 4U (Writer’s Craft)
CLN 4U (Law)
ETS 4U (Literature)
CPW 4U (Politics)
CIA 4U (Economics)
Business
BDV 4C (Entrepreneurial Studies)
BAT 4M (Accounting)
BBB 4M (Int’l Business)
BOH 4M (Business Leadership)
Family Studies
HFA 4M (Food/Nutrition)
HHS 4M (Indiv. & Families)
HSB 4M (Challenge &
Change in Society)
Grade 12 Course Offerings cont’d
Physical Education
PLF 4C (Leadership)
Technological Studies
TCJ 4C (Woodworking)
TTJ 4C (Auto Mechanics)
PAF 4OF/4OM (Fitness)
TMJ 4C (Machine Shop)
PPL 4OF/4OM (Healthy Active
Living)
TDJ 4M (Drafting)
PSE 4U (Exercise Science)
TGV 4M1 (Film Production)
TGJ 4O (Digital Imagery & Web
Design)
TGG 4M/TGP 4M (Yearbook)
Grade 12 Course Offerings cont’d
Arts
AWQ 4M (Photography)
Moderns
FSF 4U (French)
AVI 4M (Visual Art)
AWE 4M (Graphic Design)
ADA 4M (Drama)
Religion
AMU 4M (Music)
HRE 4O (Open)
AMV 4M (Music-Vocal)
HRE 4M (Univ./College)
AMS 4M (Music-Strings)
HZT 4U (Philosophy)
ATC 4M (Dance)
CO-OP
Half-day co-op
 Full day co-op
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Specialized Co-op Programs
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Computer Numerical Control @ Seneca (half day)
OYAP (apprenticeship)
A Final Thought…
“Good plans shape good decisions.
That’s why good planning helps
to make elusive dreams come
true.”
~Lester R. Bittel, The Nine Master
Keys of Management