Grade 10 Parent
Course Selection
Information Night
Graduation Requirements
30 credits, 110 hours/credit
18 compulsory credits:
4 credits English
3 credits Math (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12)
2 credits Science
1 credit Canadian Geography - Grade 9
1 credit Canadian History - Grade 10
1 credit French as a second language
1 credit Arts
1 credit Health & Physical Education
1/2 credit Grade 10 Civics
1/2 credit Grade 10 Career Studies
Additional Credits (OSS)
• Three additional credits - one from each of the following lists:
Group 1:
Can & World Studies, 5th English, Social Science & Humanities,
French as a second language, Native or international language,
Co-op, or Guidance
Group 2:
Business Studies, 2nd Art, 2nd Phys. Ed., Co-op, or French as a
second language
Group 3:
Science - 11 or 12, Technological Education or Co-op, or French
as a second language
• Plus 12 elective credits
• Plus successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test
• Plus 40 hours of Community Service
CONSIDERING “CO-OP”
EDUCATION?
• WHAT IS IT?
– LINKS ACADEMIC STUDIES WITH WORK
EXPERIENCE
• WHO CAN TAKE CO-OP?
– GRADE 11 or 12
– HOW DO I APPLY?
• ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
– SEE Ms. Presutto or Mr. Corrigan in the Co-op office
Types of Courses in Grades 11 & 12
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Five streams (types) of courses may be offered.
Streams are geared to students’ destinations after high school.
Open courses, which are not specific to destinations are offered.
Where appropriate, transfer courses allow movement between
different streams.
Workplace
For students
planning to
enter the
workplace.
(L)
College
To prepare
students for
most
college
programs.
(C)
University/College
To prepare
students for
specific college
and university
programs. (M)
University
To prepare
students for
university.
(U)
Open
• For all students
• Used to meet
compulsory
requirement and/or
for personal interest
(O)
• Not specific to a
particular postsecondary
destination.
Sample of
Post-Secondary
Destinations
Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 – 12
Note: The new Advanced
Functions is a prerequisite for
Calculus and Vectors.
Grade 12 U
Calculus and
Vectors
MCV4U
Grade 12 U
Advanced
Functions
MHF4U
Grade 11 U
Functions
MCR3U
Grade 9
Principles
Academic 75
MPM1D
Grade 10
Principles
Academic
MPM2D
Grade 9
Foundations
Applied
MFM1P
Grade 10
Foundations
Applied
MFM2P
Grade 9
MAT1L
Grade 10
MAT2L
Grade 11 M
Functions and
Applications
MCF3M
Grade 11 C
Foundations for
College Math
MBF3C
Grade 11
Math for Work
and Everyday Life
MEL3E
Grade 12 U
Math of Data
Management
MDM4U
Grade 12 C
Math For College
Technology
MCT4C
Grade 12 C
Foundations for
College Math
MAP4C
Grade 12
Math for Work
and Everyday Life
MEL4E
University Degree
engineering
computer science
commerce
life science
architecture
University Degree
business
kinesiology
general science
life science
nursing
many programs
require a 2nd math
eg. business
College Diploma
auto mechanics
engineer technician
Tool and Die
College Diploma
practical nursing
business
Hotel, Travel
direct to workplace
vocational programs
service industries
Grade 11 & 12 Course Types
Universities will accept for admission:
• U courses
• M courses (some universities will only accept a certain # of this
course type)
Colleges will accept for admission:
• U courses
• M courses
• O courses
• C courses
Summer School - July 2011
• Reinforcement (repeat) summer school
credits are offered for core subjects from
grades 9 - 12
• You may take reinforcement courses in
summer school if your mark is between
35%-49%
• Limited offerings of full credit courses are
offered for grades 10 to 12
UNIVERSITY?
COLLEGE?
APPRENTICESHIP?
DIRECTLY TO WORK?
1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (DEGREES)
2. : Business Related Programs (DEGREES)
3. Life Sciences Programs (DEGREES)
4. Engineering or Physical Sciences (DEGREES)
5. Fine Arts (DEGREES)
1.
Non-Technical (General Arts, Early Childhood Ed.)
Diploma and/or Degree
2. Business Related Programs (Marketing, Accounting)
Diploma and/or Degree
3. Science or Health (Massage Therapy, Paramedic)
Diploma and/or Degree
4. Technical (Computer Systems, Automotive Technician)
Diploma and/or Degree
1. APPRENTICESHIPS
2. WORK
University:Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences
University Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences Programs
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – Academic
English – ENG3U
English – ENG4U
Religion
World Religions - HRT3M
Church and Culture - HRE4M
Math Academic or Applied
Math MCR3U / MCF3M /MBF3C
Philosophy - HZT4U
Science Academic/Applied
World History - CHW3M
Canadian History - CHI4U
History Academic / Applied
US History - CHA3U
World History - CHY4U
Career Studies / Civics
Law - CLU3M
Geography World Issues - CHW4U
Parenting - HSP3M
Law - CLN4U
Media Studies - EMS3O
Politics - CPW4U
Art courses
Economics - CIA4U
Tech courses
Literature - ETS4U
Writers Craft - EWC4U
College: Non-Technical General Arts, Youth
Worker, Early Childhood Education
College Non-Technical (ie. General Arts, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.)
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – Applied
English – ENG3C
English – ENG4C
Religion
World Religions - HRF3O
Church and Culture - HRE4O
Math –Applied
Math MBF3C
Parenting - HHS4M
Science – Applied
World History - CHW3M
Food and Nutrition - HFA4M
History - Applied
Anthro & Soc HSP3M
Entrepreneurial Studies - BDV3C
Career Studies/Civics
Law - CLU3M
College Mathematics - MAP4C
Parenting - HSP3M
Current Aboriginal Issues - NDA3M
Media Studies - EMS3O
Phys ed courses
Aboriginal Beliefs NBV3C
Art and Tech courses
CO – OP (half day)
CO – OP (half or full day)
University: Business Related Programs
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – Academic
English – ENG3U
English – ENG4U
Religion
World Religions - HRT3M
Church and Culture - HRE4M
Math –Academic
Math MCR3U / MCF3M
Philosophy - HZT4U
Science – Academic
Accounting BAF3M
Advanced Functions MHF4U
History Academic
World History - CHW3M
Calculus & Vectors MCV4U
Career Studies/Civics
US History - CHA3U
Data Management MDM4U
Law - CLU3M
Accounting - BAT4M
Parenting - HSP3M
Bus Leadership - BOH4M
Media Studies - EMS3O
International Business - BBB4M
Current Aboriginal Issues NDA3M
Art and Tech courses
College: Business Related Programs, ie.
Marketing, Accounting
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – Acad./Applied
English – ENG3C
English – ENG4C
Religion
World Religions - HRF3O
Christ and Culture - HRE4O
Math – Academic or Applied
Math - MBF3C or MCF3M
Math MAP4C
Science–Academic / Applied
Accounting BAF3M
Accounting - BAT4M
History Applied
Computer Studies - ICS3C
Bus Leadership - BOH4M
Career Studies/Civics
Aboriginal Beliefs - NBV3C
International Business - BBB4M
Parenting - HSP3M
Entrepreneurial Studies - BDV4C
Media Studies - EMS3O
Computer Studies - ICS4C
Current Aboriginal Issues NDA3M
Art and Tech courses
CO - OP (half day)
CO - OP (half or full day)
University: Life Sciences Programs
English – Academic
English – ENG3U
English – ENG4U
Religion
World Religions - HRT3M
Christ & Culture HRE4M
Math – Academic
Math MCR3U
Advanced Functions – MHF4U
Science – Academic
Biology – SBI3U
Calculus & Vectors - MCV4U
History-Academic/Applied
Physics – SPH3U
Data Management MDM4U
Career Studies/Civics
Chemistry – SCH3U
Biology – SBI4U
Business courses
Physics – SPH4U
Art courses
Chemistry – SCH4U
Tech courses
Business courses
College: Science or Health Programs ie.
Massage Therapy, Paramedic
College: Science or Health (i.e. Massage Therapy, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, etc.)
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – Applied
English – ENG3C
English – ENG4C
Religion
World Religions - HRF3O
Church and Culture -HRE4O
Math – Acad. or Applied
Math MCF3M of MBF3C
Math - MAP4C
Science – Acad. or
Applied
Biology – SBI3C
Chemistry – SCH4C
History Applied
Business courses
Physics - SPH4C
Career Studies/Civics
Art courses
Food & Nutrition - HFA4M
Tech courses
Business Arts or Tech courses
CO-OP (half day)
CO-OP (half or full day)
University: Engineering or Physical Sciences
University Engineering or Physical Sciences Programs
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – Academic
English – ENG3U
English – ENG4U
Religion
World Religions - HRT3M
Christ & Culture HRE4M or
Math MCR3U
Philosophy HZT4U
Math – Academic
Chemistry - SCH3U
Advanced Functions – MHF4U
Science – Academic
Physics – SPH3U
Calculus & Vectors - MCV4U
History-Academic/Applied
Business courses
Physics – SPH4U
Career Studies/Civics
Art courses
Chemistry – SCH4U
Tech courses
Art, Business or Tech courses
College: Technical ie. Automotive Tech.,
Computer Systems, Electronics
College: Technical (i.e. Aviation Technician, Automotive Technician, Computer Systems, Electronics)
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – Applied
English – ENG3C
English – ENG4C
Religion
World Religions - HRF3O
Christ & Culture - HRE4O
Math – Academic/Applied
Math -MCF3M or MBF3C
Math - MCT4C or MAP4C
Science – Applied
Computer Studies ICS3 U/C
Physics SPH4C
History-Applied
Construction - TCJ3C
Computer Studies ICS4U/C
Career Studies/Civics
Transportation - TTJ3C
Construction - TCJ4C
Art or Business courses
Transportation - TTJ4C
CO - OP (half day)
CO - OP (half or full day)
5. APPRENTICESHIP
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
English Applied
English - ENG3C
English - ENG4C
Religion
World Religion HRF3O
Christ and Culture HRE4O
Math - Academic
Functions - MCF3M
Math - MCT4C
or
or
Math - Applied
Math - MBF3C
History
Chemistry
CHC 2D/2P
Science
SNC2D/2P
Careers/Civics
or
Math MAP4C
SCH4C
Physics - SPH4C
Manufacturing Tech - TMJ3C
Manufacturing Tech TMJ4C
Transportation - TTJ3C
Transportation TTJ4C
CO - OP (half day)
CO - OP (half or full day)
Technology- TIK2O
For OYAP information see pages 18 - 21 in course calendar
Strategies for the
Post-Secondary
Search,
NOW is the time to
prepare….
University & College
Admissions
• Check
– University:
– College:
– Apprenticeship:
www.electronicinfo.ca
www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.apprenticesearch.com
• Look for cut off marks, prerequisites, new programs
offered, limited enrolment programs, coop programs,
financial opportunities, addition requirements,
housing.
General Admission Requirements
for University
• High School Diploma
• 6 grade 12 university or U/C courses
• admission based on popularity of program and top
marks in grade 12 core courses
-- prerequisites differ by program chosen.
• The Program dictates additional criteria for admission
e.g. letters of reference, interview
• Know your program's requirements!
Marks are not always enough!
• Some programs may require :
profile sheet,
essay, letter of intent
supplementary application,
reference letters,
interview,
admission testing,
portfolio,
audition
Why Consider College?
•offer a wide variety of programs from certificate to
diploma/joint degrees
•focus on practical education -- towards a specific career
•highly experienced faculty
•innovative new programs quickly develop
•co-op (paid!) and apprenticeship opportunities
•excellent employment placement rate
•becoming a ‘stop’ on the educational journey -- either before
or after university
•close to home
•cheaper $$$$$$$
General Admission Requirements
for College
• High School Diploma
• admission based on popularity of program and top
marks in grade 11 and 12 core courses -- prerequisites
differ by program chosen -- see College calendars.
• English & Math proficiency admission test
• The Program dictates additional criteria for admission
e.g. letters of reference, interview,
• mandatory orientation interview
How Do You Decide??
• Look at interests, goals, grades, what’s important to you…..
• Plan your courses backwards, from post secondary
prerequisites down to grade 11 -- use the Educational
Planning Sheet at the back of the course calendar
• Know what prerequisites (especially English/Math/Science)
are needed to keep the doors open to your destination
pathway
• Stay informed – check often as colleges and universities
release details
• Allow for flexibility -- have a backup plan!