Bur Oak Secondary School
GRADE 11 COURSE SELECTION
PRESENTATION
WHO AM I?
When making your decisions, consider your:
Academic strengths and challenges
Results of your Career Studies inventories
School activities, clubs or teams
Interests and hobbies
Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)
Part-time work or Volunteer work
CAREERS STUDIES IN
A NUTSHELL
Things to consider before selecting courses
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Successful
completion of
Ontario School
Literacy Test
12 Optional Credits
18 Compulsory
Credits
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma
40 hours of
Community
Involvement
34 CREDIT THRESHOLD
Most students graduate in four years with 30
credits
 You may earn as many credits as you like before you graduate with
your O.S.S.D.
Once you receive your O.S.S.D., you can continue
in high school up to 34 credits
 After 34 credits, you may earn more credits in other ways (night
school, e-learning)
There are some exceptions made for students
with an IEP or who have taken core ESL courses
COURSE SELECTION STRATEGY?
Pre-requisite planning—design backwards
Research variety of Postsecondary Plans (thinking
ahead) for informed choices
 Apprenticeship
 College
 College to University Transition
 University
 University followed by post grad certification at college
 Workplace
Think about opportunities for experiential
learning
GRADE 11 PROGRAM (8 courses)
Compulsory Subjects
English:
College, University or Workplace
Math:
College, College/University,
University or Workplace
Elective Subjects
Choose 6 courses
Choose 3 alternatives!!
Course Levels
Open (O)
College (C)
College/University (M)
University (U)
Workplace (E)
No spares until you
have finished 24
credits!
PATHWAY PLANNING
“A GOAL WITHOUT A PLAN IS JUST A WISH.”
“GET OUT OF THE
PASSENGER’S SEAT”
 Many students select courses without any thought or
research (rock, paper, scissor approach)
 Take courses that they THINK they need
 Listen to other people without considering alternative
options
 Believe “myths” about post secondary destinations
 Put yourself in the DRIVER’S SEAT and consider
options that show more flexible thinking and creative
pathway planning
ENGLISH
Grade 10 Applied • Grade 10 Academic OR
• Grade 11 College
English
• Grade 11 College OR
Grade 10
Academic English • Grade 11 University
Grade 10 Locally • Grade 11 Workplace
Developed
MATH PATHWAYS—3RD MATH
Grade 10 • Grade 11 College
• Grade 11M
Applied
(College/University)
Math
Grade 10
Academic
Math
• Grade 11 M
• Grade 11 U
(recommended 70%)
Not always this straight forward…..think outside the box!
THINK ABOUT THIS COMBO!
Grade 10
Applied or
Academic
Semester One
Semester Two
Grade
11M
Grade 12
College
Tech
Grade 12
Advanced
Functions
SCIENCE
Grade 10 Applied
Science
• Biology 11C
• Chemistry 12C
• Physics 12C
• Environmental Science 11M
Grade 10
Academic
Science
• Biology 11U
• Chemistry 11U
• Physics 11U
• Environmental Science 11M
Locally
Developed
Science
• Environmental Science 11E
Beware of the “I need three sciences” misconception.
THINK ABOUT THIS COMBO!
Grade 10
Academic
Science
Build
Skills
College
Science
University
Science
Increase
Knowledge
EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS TO
CONSIDER
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION – COP3X
 Combines classroom theory with practical experiences in
the workplace
 Helps to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes
 Strengthens employability skills and gain valuable work
experience
 Earn credits while exploring opportunities
 Grades 11 and/or 12 and can be used as a compulsory
courses
 Can stand on its own or be combined with a specialized
program (SHSM)
 MET approved specialized program that allows students to
focus their learning
 “Red Seal” on diploma lets employers and postsecondary
schools know that you have knowledge, skills, and industryrecognized qualifications related to a particular career field
 Bur Oak offers five SHSM programs
 Arts and Culture
 Business
 Energy
 Health and Wellness
 Not-for-Profit
SHSM BUNDLES:
Required--8 to 10 courses in grade 11 and 12
consisting of:
 4 Major credits that provide the skills and knowledge
specific to the sectors
 2 to 4 other required credits
 2 Co-op credits (experiential learning enabling students
to practice their skills and knowledge)
Look on Career Cruising for SHSM tab
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Students are required to gain trade-specific certifications
 Standard First Aid and/or CPR
 AED/Defibrillator Training
 WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Material Information
 Coaching – Level 1
 Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
 Infection Control
 Conflict Resolution
 Leadership Training
 Customer Service Training
CONCEPTUALIZED LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Specialized activities and/or assignments that are
connected to Majors or to the required courses
Cannot take courses from the “bundle” in private
school or outside of the York Region system
Find out more information through Career
Cruising
Recap: Check Pre-requisites and Plan
with Purpose
Check if there is a grade 11 prerequisite for grade
12 course
Plot out your courses using your IPP (Career
Cruising account)
Check Graduation Tracker
Think about reach ahead and combinations
Include courses you may “enjoy” or try something
new
Check plan for completion of:
“GROUPS” AND
COMPULSORY CREDITS
GROUP ONE
 Additional English: Media Studies, Presentation Skills,
Writer’s Craft
 Third Language: (Spanish, Cantonese, Tamil etc.)
 French as a second language
 Social Science and Humanities: any Family Studies or
Philosophy or Social Justice
 Canadian and World Studies: History, Geography,
Economics, Law and Politics
 Guidance and Career Education: Surviving in Today’s
World
 Cooperative Education
GROUP TWO
Physical Education: Fitness or Sports Activities,
Volleyball, Leadership, Intro to Kinesiology
Arts: Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art, Media
Arts, Music Theatre
Business Studies--any grade or level
French as second language
Cooperative Education
GROUP THREE
3rd science: Environmental, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics
Technological Education
Computer Studies
French as second language
Cooperative Education
GRADE 11 ELECTIVES
DRAMA and DANCE (ARTS)
Drama
 ADA3O1 (No experience required)
 ADA3M1
Dance
 Dance Fusion ATC3O1 (No experience)
 Global Dance ACT3M1
MUSIC (ARTS)
Band – AMI3M1
Advanced Keyboarding – AMK3M1
Vocal/Choir – AMV3M1
Piano Accompanying – AME3M1
Music Theatre—AMT3M1 New!
VISUAL ARTS AND MEDIA
Visual Arts – AVI3M1 (need grade 9 or 10)
Media Arts
 ASM3O1 (no experience required)
 ASM3M
(need grade 10 media)
**SHSM connections in Arts and Culture
BUSINESS (GROUP 2)
Financial Accounting – BAF3M1
Information and Communication Technology –
BTA3O1
Entrepreneurship: The Venture – BDI3C1
Marketing: Goods, Services, Events – BMI3C1
Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning – BVD4C1
NEW
**SHSM connections
COMPUTERS
Computer and Information Science – ICS3U1
(Introduction to Computer Science)
Computer Engineering Technology – TEJ3M1
ENGLISH
English
Grade 11 College English (ENG3C)
Grade 11 Essential English (ENG3E)
Grade 11 University English (ENG3U)
Presentation and Speaking Skills – EPS3O1
(No experience required)
GEOGRAPHY (GROUP 1)
Forces of Nature – CGF3M1
Geography of Food – CGD3M1
Travel and Tourism – CGG3O1
Geographics: The Geographer’s Toolkit –
CGT3O1
(Grade 9 Geography is pre-req)
**Check out Energy SHSM connections!
GUIDANCE (GROUP 1)
Surviving in Today’s World – IDC3O1 New!
(No experience needed)
Designed for grade 11 and 12 students who want
to examine life after high school as independent
young people
Focus on life skills, managing money, interpersonal
communications, life decisions, maintaining
healthy personal well being
HISTORY (GROUP 1)
Canadian Law – CLU3M1
World History – CHW3M1
Philosophy – HZB3M1
SHSM connections for Non-Profit or Arts and Culture
LANGUAGES
Spanish -- LWSBD1 (no experience)
French -- FSF3U1
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics for Everyday Life – MEL3E1
Foundations for College Math – MBF3C1
Functions and Applications – MCF3M1
Combo: MCF3M1 plus MCT4C1
Functions – MCR3U1
Pre-AP Functions – MCR3UE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GROUP 2)
Volleyball – PAL3O1 (Co-ed)
Personal and Fitness Activities
PAF3O8 (Female)
PAF3O9 (Male)
Healthy Active Living
PPL3O8 (Female)
PPL3O9 (Male)
**These could be part of the Health and Wellness SHSM
Students may take 2 P.E. credits in Grade 11 and 12
SCIENCE (GROUP THREE)
Grade 11 College Biology – SBI3C1*
Grade 11 University Biology – SBI3U1
Grade 11 University Chemistry – SCH3U1
Grade 12 College Chemistry—SCH4C*
Grade 11 University Physics – SPH3U1
Grade 12 College Physics—SPH4C*
Environmental Science – SVN3M1* or SVN3E1
**Connections to Energy or Health care SHSM
SOCIAL SCIENCES/FAMILY STUDIES
(GROUP 1)
 Understanding Fashion – HNC3O1 (no experience needed)
 Intro to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology – HSP3U1
 Working with Infants and Young Children – HPW3C1
 Working with School Aged Children and Adolescents –
HPD4C1
**SHSM connections
TECHNOLOGY (GROUP 3)
 Communications Technology – TGJ3M1
 Construction Technology – TCJ3C1
 Computer Engineering Tech—TEJ3M1
 Technological Design – TDJ3M1
 Transportation Technology – TTJ3C1
 Hospitality and Tourism – TFJ3C1
 Hairstyling and Aesthetics – TXJ3E1
 Health Care – TPJ3M1
**SHSM connections
HOW DO I CHOOSE MY COURSES?
LOG INTO CAREER CRUISING/YOUR IPP
WHAT IS YOUR INDIVIDUAL PATHWAY PLAN?
(IPP)
Helps you:
Plan and track your courses
Identify your strengths, skills and interests
(Skills, Career Matchmaker, Learning Style)
Explore occupations by cluster or subject group
(Job description, education requirement,
salary, etc.)
Research postsecondary destinations
Set goals
REVIEW/COMPLETE YOUR IPP TO MAKE
INFORMED COURSE DECISIONS
ACTIVITIES TO HELP
RE-EVALUATE YOUR PLANS
USE YOUR GRADUATION TRACKER
Click on
“Graduation
Tracker” to see
your earned
and planned
courses
(NEW
FEATURE)
View what credits you
have earned and still
need to complete for
your OSSD
COURSE SELECTION TIPS
 Minimum 70% in an academic course recommended to
take a “U” level course in Grade 11
 Ask your subject teachers for their recommendation
 Look at prerequisites for Grade 12 courses
 Think about “reach aheads”
 Think about your work habits and
choose courses accordingly
 Try new courses that you are
interested in exploring further
SELECT YOUR COURSES
Use the planner for course selection:
1. Choose your
courses
2. Submit your course
selection
a) Choose your
English and Math
b) Choose SIX
electives
c) Choose THREE
alternatives
DECISIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
Red Dots = you do not appear to have the
prerequisite and should see a counsellor
Blue Dots = alert message
Select all courses you require, including those you
think you might attempt at summer school
Select alternates that you will take!
COURSE SELECTIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 16th
3. Print your
course selection
request
4. Sign your sheet
5. Hand-in your
Course Request to
your homeroom
teacher by
February 16th
Career Cruising has been
known to crash the day before
course selection is due.
COMPLETE YOUR SELECTION
IN ADVANCE.
COURSE AVAILABILITY
Allocation of classes is based on the number
of students who select the course
 Course will only run if enough students select them in
February (be sure to select the courses you wish to take)
Flexibility to switch your courses decreases
once the timetable has been built
• Select your courses with “purpose” including your
alternatives – this will determine which courses
will ultimately run in September
• Course Verification in April
• Course changes will only be made for sound
educational reasons in September
FINAL THOUGHTS…
 Do your research! Complete pre-planning activities
 Use the Course Information time PRODUCTIVELY on
Tuesday, Feb 9th
 Complete your course selection and submit electronically
 Print your selection and get signed by parent/guardian
 Return your signed printout to your homeroom teacher by:
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS
FOR COURSE SELECTION
TUESDAY, FEB 9TH
7:00 – 8:30 P.M.
GRADE SPECIFIC PRESENTATIONS
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD