Course Selection
Keeping your options open!
What you need
Credit Counselling Summary
 Course Selection Planning Sheet
 Choices 2012-2013 book
 Choices at ESA pamphlet
 Your OEN number for myblueprint.ca
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High School Graduation Requirements
1. 30 credits = 18 compulsory +
12 optional
2. Successful completion of the
literacy test
3. 40 hours of community service
Literacy Test
 No
pass  = No graduation 
 Test
is offered each spring
 Literacy
course is an alternate
to the test
40 Hours of Community Involvement
What can you do?
 Activities for which
you don’t get paid
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helping at a food
bank
peer tutoring
teaching Sunday
school classes
coaching a youth
soccer team
What can’t you do?
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Not a task you would
normally do (chores) or
your friend’s chores
Not something you do
as a leisure activity
(choir practice,
basketball practice)
Can’t take the place of
someone who normally
gets paid to do this
work (McDonalds,
babysitting, etc.)
“Neighbourly goodwill”
Credit Counselling Summary
Current Courses & Credit Totals
Group 1 Credit:
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additional credit in English
or French as a second
language,
or a Native language, or
Classical or an International
language
or Social Sciences and the
Humanities
or Canadian and World
Studies
or Guidance and Career
education
or Cooperative education
EMS 3O1
FSF 3U1
CGG 3O1
3O1
CHW 3M1
HSP 3M1
CLU 3M1
HRT 3M1
IDC 3O1
Group 3 Credit:
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a Grade 11 or 12
Science
or Technological
Studies
or Cooperative
education
or Computer
Studies
SBI
SBI
SCH
SPH
TGI
TGP
TGG
TGJ
3U1
3C1
3U1
3U1
3M1
3M1
3M1
2O1
ESA Requirements
2
arts credits in your major in
each grade
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These courses will go toward the 12
optional credits and can be used to fulfill
the requirements for Arts and Group 2
compulsory credits set by the Ministry of
Education.
For course selection, consider…
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What are your plans for after high school?
What pathway will you take?
Work? Apprenticeship? College?
University?
What are the prerequisites for college or
university entrance?
Start researching now!
WWW.ESAINFO.CA
WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB
University and College
University
- Largely theoretical learning
- larger classes, less teacher
interaction
- more expensive
- 3-4 years for undergraduate
degree program
- www.electronicinfo.ca
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College
- largely hands on learning
- smaller classes
- less expensive
- 1-3 years for certificate or
diploma program
www.ontariocolleges.ca
Some collaborative programs are available to get both
a diploma and degree.
Advice:
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Keep your options open
BUT
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Select courses at the right level for you
University = six 4U (university level) or
six 4U / 4M (univ/college)
Check program pre-requisites
Course Levels
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C = College
D = Academic
E = Workplace
L = Locally Developed
M = College or University
O = Open
P = Applied
U = University
Choosing Courses…
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All students must take 8 courses.
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English
ENG3C vs. ENG3U
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Math
MBF3C vs. MCF3M vs. MCR3U
Math options for Grades 11 & 12
Grade 11 courses
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MBF3C – College
MCR3U – Functions
MCF3M – Functions and Applications
Grade 12 courses
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MDM4U – Data Management – MCF3M or MCR3U
MHF4U – Advanced Functions – MCR3U
MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors – MHF4U
Looking ahead…
Summary of University requirements:
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Arts – usually no math – psychology usually
requires a math course
Business – a mix – few will allow only 1
math, usually MHF4U; most need 2
Engineering – usually 2 math (often MHF4U
and MCV4U, although MDM may be possible)
Science – usually 2 math (often MHF4U and
MCV4U)
Group 3 Options
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Not going into science? Choose
from
SBI 3C, TGI 3M, TGG 3M, TGP 3M
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Students who are planning to
pursue a math/science-related
program after high school should
choose from
SBI 3U1, SCH 3U1, SPH 3U1
University Math & Science
Program Requirements
University
Program
SBI 3U1 SCH 3U1
SPH 3U1
MCR 3U1
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Architecture
Engineering
Kinesiology*
Required
Required
Recommended
Required
Life Sciences
Required
Required
Recommended
Required
Required
Required
Required
Physical
Sciences
Group 1 Options
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Choice based
on interest
No specific
university
prerequisites
Talk to teachers
to get more
information
about the grade
11 courses
CGG 3O1
EMS 3O1
FSF 3U1
CHW 3M1
HSP 3M1
CLU 3M1
HRT 3M1
IDC 3O1
Arts Elective Choices
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Film & Video
ASM 3O1 & 4M1
Drama – Acting for Film
ADG 3M1/4M1
Jazz Dance
ATJ 3O1
Photography
AWQ 3O1/4M1 & TGP 3M1
Music – Jazz
AMH 3M1/4M1
Music – Repertoire Instrumental AMR 3MI/4MI
Music – Repertoire Vocal
AMR 3MV/4MV
Behind the Scenes
IDC 3O1
Virtual School & Summer School
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Must select 8 courses on your ESA
course selection sheet
Full credit & remedial courses are
available
Civics & Careers
Coop summer school – applications
are due this month
See your counsellor to register after
April
External Music Credits
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Grade VII Performance +
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Grade I Theory = AMX 3M1
Grade VIII Performance +
Grade II Theory = AMX 4M1
Bring in exam results to have this
credit entered on your transcript.
SAT/ACT
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Considering a post-secondary
school in the US? You are required
to do the SAT Reasoning Test or the
ACT.
Consider writing this in the spring of
your Grade 11 year then again in
the fall of Grade 12 if necessary.
Visit www.collegeboard.com for
more information.
SAT Prep
Private tutoring / prep classes
 DIY study guides
 PSAT
 On-line support
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www.myBlueprint.ca/tdsb/
MYBLUEPRINT COURSE SELECTION GUIDE
STUDENT COURSE SELECTION STEPS
Log into myBlueprint
Enter OEN/DOB (on first visit)
Access High School Planner
Add Courses to Official Plan
Review and Submit Courses
Print and Return Sign-Off Sheet
Visit...
WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB
Select your school
1 VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB/
2 SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ENTER OEN/DOB (FIRST VISIT)
Select your Grade
Enter your OEN & Date of
Birth
ACCESS HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER
Click on “Plan
Courses”
step
1
Click on Add <Course>
step
2
Click on the course you would like to select
step
3
Click Add Course to Plan
HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER
step
1
step
2
Click “View Progress” to view your
Graduation Status
Click “Submit” when you have selected
your courses and are ready to submit
REVIEW AND SUBMIT COURSES
step
1
Review your selections
step
2
Click Confirm and Print when
you are ready to submit
Note: You will not be able to change your course selections in myBlueprint
after this step. Please consult your Guidance Counsellor if you wish
to make any changes after you have submitted your courses.
PRINT SIGN-OFF SHEET
Congratulations! You’re done!
Please print and return a signed copy of your Course Selection
Sign-Off Sheet to your Counsellor or Teacher.
1
VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB/
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SELECT SECONDARY SCHOOL & CREATE ACCOUNT
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ENTER OEN & DATE OF BIRTH
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BEGIN PLANNING YOUR COURSES
CONTACT US
www.myBlueprint.ca/TDSB
help@myBlueprint.ca
HAVE QUESTIONS??
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Read through the Choices at ESA & Choices
2012-2013 guides.
Make an appointment with your guidance
counsellor.
Visit ESA Website for guidance information
and visit myblueprint.ca/tdsb to research
your options.