CHOOSING YOUR
COURSES
THE GRADE 10 PROGRAM
Sir Robert Borden High School
2014/2015
ONLINE COURSE CALENDAR
2014/2015
Read Important Information
 Identify Compulsory Courses
 Think About Interests/Choose Optional Courses
 Consider Individual Program Pathway
 Use Education Planner
 Review SRB Course Offerings
 Read Course Descriptions
 Check Course Prerequisites
Ex. What is the course prerequisite for AVI3M?
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD
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Credits
Compulsory
Elective
Total=
Literacy Test - semester 2/Grade 10
 40 Hours of Community Involvement
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WHERE CAN I VOLUNTEER?
One of the best
resources to locate volunteer
opportunities is through
Volunteer Ottawa!
www.volunteerottawa.ca
Check-out the
Volunteer Board
in guidance!
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HOW DO I LOG MY HOURS?
Planning to apply for scholarships in Grade 12?
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Individual Pathway Programs
World of Work
University
College
Apprenticed
Trades
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Individual Pathway Program
Each student is unique & has different talents,
interests & learning styles
 Interests relate to future careers
 Try an Interest Inventory
www.careercruising.com
User Name: elearningocdsb
Password: ontario
Matchmaker: over 100 questions
- completed at home
- linked to top 10 jobs to research
- Info sheet available in guidance
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HOW TO DESIGN MY GRADE 10
TIMETABLE?
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6 compulsory courses (Civics/Careers is
one course, pick both)
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1 group credit (group 1, 2, or 3)
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2 optional or elective courses
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9 courses (10 with band)
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Educational Planner
CALCULATE YOUR CREDIT COUNT
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
ENGLISH
ENG1D or ENG1P
ENGLISH
ENG2D or ENG2P
ENGLISH
ENG3U or ENG3C
MATHEMATICS
MPM1D or MFM1P or
MAT1L
MATHEMATICS
MPM2D or MFM2P
MATHEMATICS
MCF3M, MCR3U, MBF3C,
MEL3E
SCIENCE
SNC1D or SNC1P
SCIENCE
SNC2D or SNC2P
GROUP 1, 2, or 3
GEOGRAPHY
CGC1D, CGC1DF, or CGC1P
HISTORY
CHC2D, CHC2DF, or CHC2P
FRENCH
FSF1D, FSF1P, FEF1D,
FIF1D
CIVICS
CHV20
PHYS.ED
PPL10P PPL104/ PPL10Q
PPL105
GROUP 1, 2, or 3
Grade 12
ENGLISH
ENG4U or ENG4C
CAREERS
GLC2O
THE ARTS
ADA10, AMU10, AMK10,
AVI10, AMV10
GROUP 1, 2, or 3
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Complusory Courses
English, Math, Science, History, Civics/Careers
 ENG2D, MPM2D, SNC2D
(Prerequisite ENG1D, MPM1D, SNC1D)
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ENG2DE, MPM2DE, SNC2DE
(Requires teacher recommendation)
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ENG2P, MFM2P, SNC2P
(prerequisite ENG1P, MFM1P, SNC1P)
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CHC2D(F), CHV2O(F)/GLC2O(F)
(prerequisite - none)
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OTHER COMPULSORY
COURSES
One from each GROUP:
 GROUP 1: Additional English, French or a
Native Language or an International
language, or Social Science, Canadian or
World Studies, Guidance and Career
Education, or Co-op
 GROUP 2: Business, additional credit in
Phys. Ed., Arts, French or Co-op
 GROUP 3: Gr. 11 or 12 Science, Technology,
Computer Studies, French or Co-op
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What Gr. 10 Electives Can I Take?
ARTS
 ADA20 -Drama
 AMK20 –Keyboarding
 AMR20 -Band
 AMU20 -Music
 AMV20 -Vocal/Choral
 AVI20 -Visual Arts
(No Prerequisites)
BUSINESS
 BBI20 – Intro. to
Business (No Prerequisite)
COMPUTER STUDIES
 ICS20-Intro. to
Computer Studies
(No Prerequisite)
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What Gr. 10 Electives Can I
Take?
LANGUAGES
 LWSBD– Spanish
(No Prerequisite)
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND
HUMANITIES
 HFN20- Food and
Nutrition (No Prerequisite)
TECHNOLOGICAL
EDUCATION
 TCJ20Construction
Technology
 TDJ20Design Technology
 TGJ20Communications
Technology
(No Prerequisite)
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What Gr. 10 Electives Can I Take?
PHYS. ED.
 PAF2O - Fitness
 PPL 20P-Girls
 PPL 20Q-Boys
 PPL 204-Girls (F)
 PPL 205-Boys (F)
No Prerequisite
FRENCH
 FIF 2D-Immersion French
Prerequisite – FIF1D
 FSF 2D- Core French
Prerequisite – FSF1D
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FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM
French Immersion Certificate:
 4 courses in French Immersion
 6 other courses taught in French
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Gr. 10 Courses Offered in French
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History - CHC2DF
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Civics - CHV2OF & Careers – GLC2OF
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Physical Education - PPL2O4 (Girls)
- PPL2O5 (Boys)
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ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
It is important to note that you can mix and
match between academic/applied courses
 Refer to Prerequisite Charts and course
descriptions for pathways (back of online course
calendar)
Ex. English Prerequisite Chart
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SUBJECT TEACHER
CONSULTATION
Teacher Recommendations:
 If you are unsure about course levels, please
speak to your current course teacher for advice
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Remember: you can still seek advice from your
semester 1 teachers, even though you have
already completed the course
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OCDSB
International
Certificate
Program
http://www.ocdsb.ca/programs/int/Pages/ICP.aspx
Kathy Scheepers
International Education Coordinator
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Ottawa-Carleton Education Network
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PURPOSE
To provide an opportunity for motivated students to become
active global citizens
ENROLEMENT PROCEDURE
Sign up sheet in Guidance – information meeting will follow
To receive an OCDSB International Studies Certificate you must
successfully complete all three components and the summative
portfolio task
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WHAT IS INVOLVED…
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International
Languages
&
Intercultural
Communication
International
Coursework
International
Experience &
Engagement
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E-Learning
2014/2015 Courses Offered
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Grade 10
CHV2OT Civics
GLC2OT Career Studies
Note:
A separate application form
must be submitted with your Course Contract
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Specialist High Skills Majors
(SHSM) Programs
What is a SHSM?
Certification and in-depth training in a chosen
employment sector
 Student will take a bundle of credits
 Taken in Grade 11 and 12
 One semester at host school
 Coop required
 Remaining credits at home school
 Red Seal on OSSD
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Sir Robert Borden SHSMS
1) NEW – SHSM Architecture & Interior Design
Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design
Can start in Grade 10
TDA3M - Architectural Design
Note: Choose course if interested in the SHSM
2) Emergency Services
Police Work, Paramedic, Firefighting
Requires separate application
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Co-operative Education
Science? Law? Film?
Education?
Mechanics? Music?
Food? Hairstyling? +
more
 Prerequisite – GLC2O
- Career Education
 Sign up in the
Guidance Office by
Wednesday
 Summer of Grade 10
Register in May/14
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SUMMER SCHOOL
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Details are not available until mid April
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Only offered in the month of July
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Makeup courses are usually available for compulsory
subjects must have 35% to be eligible
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Maximum of 2 make-ups
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Reach Ahead courses are only for students who have
earned a 70% in the required prerequisite course
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For your course contract, plan to take Makeup courses in
the summer
Note: Summer Co-op is available for students who have
complete GLC2O (Career Education)
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Information Overload?
 Make an appointment with your
friendly Guidance Counsellor…..We are
here to help!
Mrs. Mayhew A-K
Mr. Mullins L-Z
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DUE DATE
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
 Student & Parent Signature Required
 Priority to Course Contracts returned on time
 Media Release & Computer Use Checked
 Online system closed Monday, Feb. 17!
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