COURSE SELECTION AND
PATHWAYS PLANNING
Course Selection
Considerations
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Ontario Secondary School Diploma
(OSSD) requirements
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Post-Secondary pathway requirements
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Personal interests, strengths and needs
Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD)
Students must earn 30 credits
(18 compulsory and 12 optional credits)9 optional credits)
 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
 1 credit in French as a second language
 3 credits in mathematics
 2 credits in science
 1 credit in Canadian history
 1 credit in Canadian geography
 1 credit in the arts
 1 credit in health and physical education
 1/2 credit in civics and 1/2 credit in career studies
Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD)
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Group 1: One additional credit in English, OR French as a
Second Language, OR a Native language, OR a classical or an
international language, OR Social Sciences and the Humanities,
OR Canadian and World Studies OR Guidance and Career
Education OR Cooperative education
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Group 2: One additional credit in Health and Physical
Education, OR the Arts, OR Business Studies, OR French as a
Second Language, OR Cooperative Education
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Group 3: One additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) OR
Technological Education, OR French as a Second Language, OR
Computer Studies, OR Cooperative Education
Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD)
In addition to the 30 credits the OSSD requires
 40 hours of community service
 Successful completion of the Grade 10 literacy
test (OSSLT)
To check on credit accumulation and attendance
history online visit http://info.hdsb.ca/sis/Login.aspx
(student number and birth date is required…see the pink information
sheet for more on the Student Information System web resource)
Types of Courses
In Grade 9 and 10 there are three types of courses…
All compulsory courses are offered with a choice between
Applied and Academic programming
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Applied (P) – courses designed for students best suited to
hands-on learning with a focus on practical application
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Academic (D) – courses designed for students best suited to
theoretical and/or independent learning
Elective courses are offered as Open programs
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Open (O) – courses are designed for all grade appropriate
students, no pre-requisite required
Types of Courses
In Grades 11 and 12 there are five types of courses…
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Workplace (W) –courses are designed with an emphasis on
workplace applications and prepare students for a variety of direct
entry careers and training programs
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College (C) – courses are designed for entry into certificate and
diploma college programs
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University/College (M) – courses are designed for entry into
certificate, diploma, and degree programs at colleges and
universities (often require pre-requisite courses in previous
grades)
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University (U) - courses are designed to meet entrance
requirements for university programs (often require pre-requisite
courses in previous grades)
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Open (O) – courses are designed for all grade appropriate
students, no pre-requisite required
Course Codes
grade
ADA 2O4
curriculum/subject
area
course type
specialized
instruction
WORK
For more information on school to career programs
and opportunities visit, schooltocareer.ca
Pathways Requirements
APPRENTICESHIPS
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Grade 12 College (C) Math and/or Physics is often
required for admission to apprenticeships and OYAP
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Additional information and application assistance in PCC
APPRENTICESHIP
For more information on OYAP and apprenticeships
visit, apprenticesearch.com
Pathways Requirements
COLLEGE
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May require prerequisite (C), (M), or (U) Grade 11 &
12 courses
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Degree granting programs require six Grade 12 (U)
or (M) courses
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Be sure to check individual schools & programs for
specific requirements
COLLEGE
To research and apply to Ontario colleges visit,
ontariocolleges.ca
Pathways Requirements
UNIVERSITY
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Requires 6 Grade 12 (U) and (M) courses including English
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Admission averages vary by program and school
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University programs require prerequisite Grade 12 courses
(some with as many as five specified courses)
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Be sure to check individual schools & programs for specific
requirements
UNIVERSITIES
To research programs at all Ontario universities visit,
electronicinfo.ca
Additional Considerations
 Be realistic, recognize your strengths and needs
 Past performance is an indicator of future
performance
 Talk with teachers
 Consult contacts in desired profession
 Use myblueprint.ca/halton
 Visit careercruising.com (user id: Halton password: 13510)
IRHS Course Selection Process
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Students complete online course selections at
www.myblueprint.ca/halton. You will need to know your OEN
number that is on both your student card &report card.
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Senior students received, a course selection worksheet and a
course selection ‘Tips’ page in period 1 classes
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Period 2 Counsellors will be visiting to assist students with their
course selection
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Course selections MUST be completed by Friday, Feb. 21
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Course selections directly determine staffing, course offerings,
class sizes and the 2014/2015 timetable
Students and parents are invited to consult PCC for assistance
Course Selection for Grade 10
Refer to the course selection worksheet
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Students entering Grade 10 must select English, History,
Science, Math, and the two half credit courses Civics and
Careers
English, Math, Science, and History are offered as both
Academic (D) and Applied (P) programs
Students entering Grade 10 have three elective course
choices
French Immersion students entering Grade 10 must select
Immersion French as one of their three elective course
choices.
Course Selection for Grade 10
Exploration Education – Grade 10 Boys & Girls
IRHS is excited to offer a half day activity based program for
Grade 10 students. Participating students will earn two
credits in a small group, experiential learning environment.
Ideal candidates are Grade 10 students (for the 2013/2014
school year) who:
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want/need active participation in their school day
enjoy ‘hands-on’ experiences outside the classroom
would benefit from greater involvement in our school and wider community
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This is provided as a package under PPZ30M or PPZ3OF worth two credits
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See a PCC counsellor for more information!
Course Selection for Grade 11
Refer to the course selection worksheet
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Students entering Grade 11 must select English, offered as
both College (C) and University (U) programs
Students entering Grade 11 must select Math, offered as
Workplace (E), College (C), College/University (M) and
University (U) programs
Students entering Grade 11 have up to six additional elective
course choices
French Immersion students entering Grade 11 will select
Immersion French as one of their elective course choices.
Math Curriculum Pathways
Course Selection for Grade 12
Refer to the course selection worksheet
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Students entering Grade 12 must select English which is
offered as both College (C) and University (U) programs
Students entering Grade 12 have up to seven additional
elective course choices
In Grade 12 most students will take only six credits to meet
the 30 credit OSSD requirement
French Immersion students entering Grade 12 will select
Immersion French as one of their elective course choices
Course Selection for Grade 12
Refer to the course selection worksheet
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Grade 12 students who are not returning to IRHS must
choose “Not Returning” as their online course selection
for the following school year.
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Grade 12 students who wish to return to IRHS must
select a minimum of six courses for a full year OR
three/four courses for semester 1 only
SHSM ‘Shazaam’ Programs
Business - SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)
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Includes a bundle of courses in the business sector,
experiential learning and specialized training/certification
Students receive a SHSM diploma at graduation
Visual Arts & Design – SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)
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Includes a bundle of courses in the visual art sector,
experiential learning and specialized training/certification
Students receive a SHSM diploma at graduation
Graduate Certificates
French Immersion Certificate
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French Immersion students receive the Certificate of
Immersion Studies in recognition of their 10 high school
immersion credits
HDSB Business Certificate
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Students who graduate having earned 6 business courses
receive the HDSB Business certificate
Regional Programs
Specialized programming opportunities available to all HDSB
High school students
Includes:
• Trailhead (Grade 10)
• Bronte Creek (Grades 11/12)
• OYAP programs (Grades 11/12)
• SHSM programs (Grades 11/12)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) (Grades 9 – 12)
• eLearning online course offerings (Grades 11/12)
Additional information available in PCC and in the IRHS
program book (online at irhs.ca)
2014/15 Course Additions
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HFC3M1
Food and Culture
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HSG3M1
Gender Studies
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HFA4C1
Nutrition and Health
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HSE4M1
Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice
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NDA3M1
Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada
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TGI4M1
Communications Technology – Interactive New
Media & Animation
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TGV3M1
Communication Technology – TV, Video, Movie
2013/14 Online Only
Course Options
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AMM3MO
SVN3MO
NBV3EO/NVB3CO
SVN3MO
PPZ3OO
GWL3OO
CGR4MO
CPW4UO
SES4UO
SCH4CO
TGV3MO
Music and Computers
Environmental Science
Native Studies
Environmental Science
Health for Life
Designing Your Future
Environment and Resource Management
Canadian and World Politics
Earth and Space Science
Chemistry
Video & Movie Production
Additional courses are also available online. See back of the new courses letter
For more information please visit the PCC office to speak with a counsellor
Remember…
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Course selections must be completed
online by Friday, February 21st, 2014
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Review OSSD requirements each year
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Consult PCC for assistance as needed
ONLINE COURSE SELECTION
Go to the Iroquois Ridge Website; on front page press
“Course selection website”
OR
www.myBlueprint.ca/halton/
MYBLUEPRINT COURSE SELECTION GUIDE
Trailblazers
or select Iroquois Ridge High School
VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/HALTON/
SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Final Notes
Your student planner will be saved and you
may return to make changes AS LONG AS
YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED your plan.
• The submission cut-off date is February 21st.
• Once you have submitted your selections you
cannot change them unless you go to the
PCC office and speak to a counsellor
• For student specific questions make an
appointment in PCC with a counsellor
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Still have questions?
Please call PCC to book an
appointment with a counsellor
Thank you for coming!
Nancy Anstett
Melanie Spelman
Rachel Stecca