Making the best course choices....2014-2015
What is a ‘Literate’ Graduate?
A person who can think critically,
problem solve, communicate and
apply what they have learned…
 UPEI
 Holland
College
 Maritime Seats
 Upgrade
 Apprentice
 Work/Other
26%
13%
12%
10%
3%
36%
Dept. of Education, PEI
Data
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University
Significant attrition rate after
two years at UPEI
College
26% of incoming students at
Holland College are direct from high school,
experience most difficulty in programs due to
low literacy and numeracy skills; general level
students struggling more than ever before
Labour Market
Demographics, Skill
demand, Responsiveness, Adequate
information
Dept. of Education, PEI
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A minimum of 20 credits…
3 English credits - Grade 10, 11, & 12
 1 Language credit
 2 Math credits
 2 Science credits
 2 Social Studies credits
plus
 10 Electives credits
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 5 credits at grade 12 level (600 or 800)
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Students completing 6 credits from the Career and
Technical Education(CTE) Skilled Trades Course
Selections area, with a minimum of 70 % in each
course will receive a Colonel Gray CTE Skilled
Trades & Applied Sciences Certificate.
Colonel Gray is students can register for Academy
Diploma Program in Business and Innovation.
Gaelic521A, Housing621A, Office Management
Technologies801A, Creative Multimedia801A,
MUS801AX (Performance and Production),
PED801AF (Phys. Ed. Fit 801) and Environmental
Science621A are available with sufficient
registration numbers.
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Course Description
This course focuses on skills that explicitly link to postsecondary studies with an emphasis on literary analysis of
a range of challenging texts. Therefore, attention is given
to academic writing and research skills, critical
interpretation, and formal speaking and listening skills.
This course is designed for students who enjoy the study
of literature and wish to refine their craft as a writer,
thinker, and communicator.
Acceptance into the course is dependant upon a teacher
recommendation at the English 521A level.
Ten questions to ask your guidance counselor
before Grade 12
MAT421A
MAT431A
Social Sciences
Skilled Trades
Business
Labour Force
Skilled Trades
MAT421A
Business
Engineering
Science
MAT521B
MAT531A
MAT801A
MAT521A
MAT621A
Elective
MAT521E
MAT621B
MAT611B
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Choose courses to support your future goals…
Choose courses you are interested in …
Choose courses which increase your 21 Century
Skills:
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Collaboration across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination
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New career’s are being created each year… you may
invent or create your future career…what courses can
you take now to learn the skills you need in the future…
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Most universities and colleges require a
minimum 70% average in admissible courses.
The cut-off averages at respective schools are
based on the applicant pool. The better your
marks and average the better your chances.
In 2012, UPEI nursing students required an 85%
or higher average to be considered for a seat in
the program.
Admission is competitive. Higher averages
provide more opportunities for acceptance to
your program.
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5 courses at the grade 12
level (600 or 800)
4 language arts (one of
which may be French),
one English course from
each level (400, 500,
600).
2 mathematics courses
2 science courses
2 social studies courses
Additional electives
related to career
interests.
PEI Graduation
Requirements
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5 Academic Grade 12
courses (621)
English 621A – minimum
70%
The best marks / course
choices possible …be
competitive when you
apply for your program!
(scholarships…)
Your high school
transcript is required when
you apply for programs…
(even 20 years from now)!
University Entrance
Requirements
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Degree offering institution:
(science, arts, nursing, etc.)
Students take a broad range
of courses creating a well
rounded education.
Many students will go on
and complete a second
degree before looking for
work.
Usually more debt after
four or more years of study
– but there is the potential
for greater lifetime
earnings.
University
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Diploma offering
institution: (culinary,
welding, sports & leisure).
Students learn skills specific
to their program.
93% of Holland College
grads are working in their
career within one year of
completing their program.
Some students then go on
to university to complete a
degree in their area of
study.
College
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Apprenticeship is a method
of learning the skills and
knowledge necessary to
become a skilled worker and
a certified journey person.
Most apprenticeship
programs take two to four
years to complete and
combine approximately 80 %
paid-on-the job training
(under the supervision of a
qualified tradesperson )with
20% technical/in-school
learning.
Apprenticeship Program
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Not everyone is prepared to
continue their education after
high school.
Some students enter the world
of work, employed in a variety
of jobs , while deciding on
their career path.
Many people continue their
education a number of years
after their high school
graduation. They have greater
success because they are ready
to commit to the rigors of the
course work.
Labour Force
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5 Grade 12 academic
courses including:
English 621A
one Social Studies or
Language course
any 3 other academic
courses (621)
801 courses do not
qualify for admission
Minimum Requirements..
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Grade 12 Social Studies
Course marks above
70%
Take 6 – 621 courses
so you can use your
best of 5 average.
…to compete for a seat!!!
5 Grade 12 academic
courses including:
 English 621A
 Mathematics 621A
 any 2 Social Studies,
Languages or Sciences
 and 1 other academic
(621)course.
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Minimum Requirements..
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Mathematics 621B
recommended
consider elective
MAT611B
Consider business
electives: ACC621A,
ENT521A, ECO621A
…to compete for a seat!!!
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5 Grade 12 academic courses:
English 621A
Mathematics 621[A or B] ,
MAT611B
Two 621A Sciences
One other academic 621
course
Minimum Requirements
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MAT621B
andMAT611B are
recommended!
Grade 12 BIO621A,
CHM621A and
PHY621A are
prerequisites for first
year Biology, Chemistry
and Physics at
university.
…to compete for a seat!!!
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Grade 12* or
equivalent with credits
at or above the general
level
Resumé including work and
volunteer experience with
applicable dates,
membership in groups,
associations or athletics,
awards and distinctions, and
any other information about
yourself relevant to the
program
Minimum Requirements
for Entrance
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Preference will be given
to applicants with
Gr. 11or 12math and
Gr. 11 or 12 physics is
preferred.
Skills you have learned
through high school
courses(AUTO), co-op
work experiences and
paid work experiences
Reference letters
Requirements to compete
for a seat in a program
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Grade 12 or equivalent with
credits at or above the
general level
Ability to perform physically
challenging tasks
Resumé including work and
volunteer experience with
applicable dates,
membership in groups,
associations or athletics,
awards and distinctions,
and any other information
about yourself relevant to
the program.
Minimum Requirements
for Entrance
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Courses related to the
program: FDS421A,
CUL801A, CUL801B – a
Co-op work placement in
the culinary area.
The best marks possible
at the highest academic
level you are capable of.
Solid reference letters
from your culinary
teacher.
Requirements to compete
for a seat in a program
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Articulation agreements and transfer credits give
you the opportunity to begin your studies at one
institution and finish at another. For example, you
may decide to obtain a diploma from Holland
College and then further your studies at a
university. Or you may have begun your studies in
university, and be interested in continuing your
education at Holland College.
Example: Sport and Leisure Management -Mount St. Vincent
University - Up to 2 years credit toward Bachelor of Tourism
and Hospitality Management.
• Canada will have nearly 1 million job openings
from 2003-2015 in the skilled trades sector but
continues to have a serious shortage of new,
skilled tradespeople to fill in the retiring Baby
Boomer gap.
• In the next 20 years, 40% of new jobs in
Canada will be in skilled trades and
technologies. This is great news for those
people looking for jobs that aren’t typical, that
are constantly evolving in new industries and
that require constant development.
Why consider a career in Trades?
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Eligibility
In order to enter an apprenticeship program, a
person must:
Be at least 16 years of age
Have a High School Completion Certificate or
equivalent
Be working at a designated skilled career with a
suitable employer
Government of PEI Apprenticeship information for
high school students
Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program
ASAP Award $1000 - $500 for your tools and $500
for tuition.
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Canadian Forces/R.O.T.P.: Students wishing
to enrol in the Royal Officer’s Training
Program will require English, mathematics,
physics and chemistry in their grade twelve
program.
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Check the entrance requirements for the
University you wish to apply for…
http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universities/study-programs/
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