Grade 11
When a student graduates from a
Catholic School, we don’t only ask
“What did you learn?” but “Who did
you become?”
….Sister Clare Fitzgerald
Catholic Graduate
Expectations
† a discerning believer formed
in our Catholic Faith
Community
† an effective communicator
† a reflective, creative, and
holistic thinker
† a self-directed, responsible,
lifelong learner
† a collaborative contributor
† a caring family member
† a responsible citizen
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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
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Now that you are a Senior!!
• Students are required to select courses according
to their anticipated pathway to the world of
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!
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TYPES OF COURSES
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Generally speaking….
• Locally
Developed
Grade 9 Applied, Workplace
• Applied
College, Workplace
some University/College (M)
• Academic
College,
University/College (M),
University, Workplace
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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
• Subject-specific content acquired in each grade
(knowledge),
and the comprehension of its meaning and
significance(understanding)
Categories
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Knowledge of
demonstrates
demonstrates
content (e.g., facts, limited knowledge some knowledge
terms, procedural of content
of content
skills, use of tools)
demonstrates
considerable
knowledge of
content
demonstrates
thorough
knowledge of
content
Understanding of
mathematical
concepts
demonstrates
considerable
understanding of
concepts
demonstrates
thorough
understandin
g of concepts
demonstrates
limited
understanding of
concepts
demonstrates
some
understanding of
concepts
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MATHEMATICS
(MAT 1L)
Locally Developed
(MAT 2L)
Locally Developed
Grade 11 Workplace
(MEL 3E)
Mathematics for Work
and Everyday Life
Grade 12
(MEL 4E)
Mathematics for
Work and Everyday
Life
Grade 9 Applied
(MFM 1P)
Foundations
Grade 9 Academic
(MPM 1D)
Principles
Grade 10 Applied
(MFM 2P)
Foundations
Grade 10 Academic
(MPM 2D)
Principles
Grade 11C
(MBF 3C)
Foundations for College
Mathematics
Grade 12C
(MAP 4C)
Foundations for
College Mathematics
Grade 11 U/C
(MCF3M)
Functions and
Applications
Grade 12 C
(MCT 4C)
Mathematics for
College Technology
Grade 12 U
(MDM 4U)
Mathematics of Data
Management
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Grade 11 U
(MCR 3U)
Functions
Grade 12 U
(MHF 4U)
Advanced Functions
Grade 12 U
(MCV 4U)
Calculus & Vectors
Grade 11
Grade 12
1. ENGLISH
2. WORLD RELIGIONS
1. ENGLISH
2. CHURCH & CULTURE or
PHILOSOPHY
3. MATH
3. ANY REMAINING
COMPULSORY COURSES
4. ANY REMAINING
COMPULSORY COURSES
4.
5.
5.
6.
6.
7.
7.
8.
8.
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COMPULSORY FRENCH
IMMERSION COURSES
• Gr. 11 World Religions – HRT3MZ
• Gr. 11 French Language & Literature – FIF3UZ
• Grade 12 Philosophy –HZT4UZ
OR Church and Culture-HRE4MZ
• Grade 12 French Language & LiteratureFIF4UZ
OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU
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Five other coursesWhat do I choose?
• Art-Drama, Instrumental or Vocal Music, Visual Arts
• Business-Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Info Tech,
Marketing
• Canadian and World Studies-World History, Travel and
Tourism, Law
• Computer Studies-Computer Science
• Cooperative Education
• French Immersion- Introduction to Anthropology,
Psychology and Sociology
• *** NEW** Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology
and Sociology (English) HSP3U
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 Health & Physical Education-Fitness, Phys. Ed.,
 Guidance & Career Education- Learning
Strategies
 International Languages- Spanish, French
 Science-Biology, Chemistry, Physics
 Social Sciences & Humanities-Parenting
 Technological Education-Transportation,
Communication, Design, Construction,
Computer Engineering
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ALL PATHWAYS LEAD TO THE
SAME PLACE--WORK
God 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!
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In the new world of
work, security lies
not in employment,
but in EMPLOYABILITY.
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How to Prepare for the
Changing World of Work
• KNOW YOURSELF
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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.
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Pathways to the World of WorkApprenticeship
• 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.
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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.
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Pathways to the World of WorkCollege
• 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 degrees.
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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.
• Grade 11 and 12 marks are used to determine
acceptance to college programs.
• Exception: For Degrees, students must earn at least six
4U/4M credits.
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Pathways to the World of WorkUniversity
• 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).
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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.
• Early admission to Ontario universities is based on
Grade 11 marks. Whether or not early admission is
offered depends on the university and the program.
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Pathways to the World of WorkWorkplace
• 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.
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Preparing for Work
• Take courses to prepare for the workplace.
Consider courses in: Cooperative Education,
Computer Studies, Business Studies,
Technological Education, etc.
• Develop an essential skills portfolio (e.g. Ontario
Skills Passport).
• Develop job preparation skills: professional
resume writing, interview techniques.
• Research specific company and labour market
information.
• Contact Employment Ontario agencies.
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Try on a career!!
Remember, in exploring work you’ll learn more
about yourself, and in exploring yourself you’ll
learn more about the work that interests you!
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2 Credit Co-op
(any subject area)
Semester One
Semester Two
Transportation
Technology
Chemistry
Math
English
Religion
Transportation
Coop
Physical Education
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SHSM Sectors
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Arts and Culture
Environment
Health and Wellness
Hospitality and Tourism
Information and Communications Technology
Manufacturing
Sports
Transportation
Components of a SHSM Program
1. Bundled credits
A defined bundle of credits consisting of eight to 10 Grade 11 and
Grade 12 credits, including cooperative education
2. Certification and training
Sector-recognized certifications and training courses and programs
3. Experiential learning and career exploration activities
Experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector
4. Reach ahead experiences
Learning experiences connected with the student’s postsecondary
plans
5. Essential Skills and work habits
Development of Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector,
recorded using the tools in the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP)
About the 8 to 10 Credits
4
• Major Credits
• Comprise the Sector Focus
(always)
2
• Cooperative Education Credits
• Must be sector based
(always)
2-4
• Other Required Credits
• Always compulsory for Graduation
• Specified by Ministry of Ed
• Contain a Contextualized Learning Activity (CLA)
SHSM at MTS
Health and Wellness – Medical/Health Care Focus
Teacher contact:
Mrs. Macdonald, Science
Health and Wellness – Fitness Focus (NEW)
Mrs. Campbell, Physical Education
** Other SHSM opportunities**
Non-Profit- Community action and International
Development - Mrs. McManus-Lee
Business – Mr. Delaney
Information and Communication Technology: Computer
Programming and Computer Engineering – Mr. Floyd
ONLINE REGISTRATION
• Links to the Course Calendar can be accessed on
the LDCSB home page under Students –
Secondary School Calendars.
• Follow directions on instruction sheet. Chrome
seems to work better than Internet Explorer or
Safari.
• Hand in course request sign-off sheet and
student fee to the main office.
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