Sir Robert Borden HS.
Grade 11 Course Contract
Presentation
Choosing Your Courses
Consider the following:
 course pre-requisites
 credit accumulation
 minimum 6 courses
 post secondary pre-requisites
 evaluate your abilities
 talk to teachers, parents, friends
 see your guidance counsellor
Graduation Requirements
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30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives)
students must complete group 1, group 2
& group 3 credits
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40 hours community service
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Literacy test
Remember Group Credits!
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
Post Secondary – Plan Ahead
Do you know what you want to do after
high school?
Apprenticeship
 College
 Dual Credit
 Entrepreneurship
 University
 Work
 Gap year
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Exploring Apprenticeships
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Co-op – OYAP opportunities
(Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program)
Focus – Build a house for a semester
 SHSM – Specialist High Skills Major
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Career specific courses (Architectural Design)
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Dual Credit – College OYAP opportunities
- see your counsellor
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COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Find a Program
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COLLEGE PROGRAMS
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Bachelor Degrees
Programs – full time A to Z
Building Science
Program descriptions
E-Business
Employment opportunities
Hospitality & Tourism
Admission requirements
Interior Design
Fees and expenses
COLLABORATIVE DEGREES
BA of Science in Nursing
- Ottawa U
BA of Information Technology – Carleton U
BA Network Technology – Carleton U
BA Photonics & Laser Technology – Carleton U
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
eg. Business Administration (3)
Bachelor of Commerce(2)
@ University of Ottawa
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College
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Sample College Programs
(based on Algonquin College)
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN (2)
ENG4C, MAP4C
or MCF3M
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (3)
ENG4C, MAP4C
CHILD & YOUTH WORKER (3)
(highly competitive)
ENG4C
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER (2)
ENG4C, MAP4C
or MCF3M
Sample College Programs
DENTAL HYGIENE (2)
(highly competitive)
ENG4C, SBI3C, SCH4C
(admission tests)
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED. (2)
(highly competitive)
ENG4C, first aid
FITNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION (2)
(highly competitive)
ENG4C, SBI3C or
SCH4C or PHYS. ED
GAME DEVELOPMENT (3)
(highly competitive)
ENG4C, MAP4C,
Comp. skills, SPH4C rec.
GENERAL ARTS & SCIENCE (1)
(highly competitive)
ENG4C, MBF3C
-pre-trades, pre-nursing
POLICE FOUNDATIONS
TERM 1
Communications I
Career & College Success
Canadian Criminal Justice System
Psychology
Sociology & Canadian Society
Political Science & Public Administration
Fitness & Lifestyle Management 1
TERM 2
Communication Skills for Police Foundations
Criminology
Interpersonal & Group Dynamics
Issues in Diversity/First Nation Peoples
Fitness and Lifestyle Management 11
Criminal and Civil Law
Contemporary Social Problems
University
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Ontario universities require six Grade 12
U/M courses
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Different programs have different
prerequisites
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Do your research now (see your Guidance
Counsellor)
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Sample University Programs
ARTS
(Carleton)
73-76%
ENG4U
COMMERCE
(Carleton)
80%
ENG4U, MHF4U
One of MCV4U or MDM4U
(MCV4U recommended)
INT. BUSINESS
(Carleton)
82-85%
ENG4U, two 4U math
(MHF4U recommended)
One year study abroad/language
ENGINEERING
(Carleton)
75-85%
MHF4U, SPH4U, SCH4U, one of
SBI4U, SES4U or MCV4U
(MCV4U strongly recommended)
More University Programs
KINESIOLOGY
(Queens’)
87%+
ENG4U, MHF4U,SBI4U, 2 of
91.1% (2013)
SCH4U, SPH4U, MCV4U
(PSE4U highly recommended)
JOURNALISM
(Carleton)
85-88%
ENG4U
NURSING
(Ottawa)
(Algonquin Campus)
(Pembroke Campus)
SOCIAL SCIENCES
(Ottawa)
86-88%
82-86%
75-77%
74-82%+
SCIENCE &
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 82-85%
(Western)
ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U (65%+)
MCF3M OR 3U OR 4U math
ENG4U
ENG4U, MCV4U, 2 of ICS4U, MHF4U,
MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
Commerce - U of Ottawa
First year courses
Social Context of Business
Computing Concepts for Business
Introduction to Business Management
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Reasoning and Critical Thinking
(Philosophy)
 Mathematical Methods 1 (Calculus…)
 Mathematical Methods 11 (Algebra…)
 Effective Business English
 Elective
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Grades are important!
Community Colleges
Grade report -sent in November
Marks- from grades 9 to 12
Application deadline- Feb 1st
Offers- following semester 1 grades
Grades are important!
University
Grade report- sent in November (includes
grade 11 marks and completed grade 12
course marks)
Early offers- based on these marks
Final marks- from semester 1
Mid-term marks- from semester 2
Final marks - from semester 2
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Online Interest Inventory
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 Complete all 125 questions
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Check out the Skills Inventory and the
Learning Styles Inventory
French Program
Immersion Certificate
- Four courses in French
- Six courses in other subjects inFrench
Extended Certificate
- Four courses in French
- Three course in other subjects in French
Grade 9
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
French
French
French
Physical Education
Civics/Careers
Anthropology
Geography
Physical Education
Physical Education
History
Ancient
Civilizations
French
History of Modern
Western Civilization
Grade 11 and 12 Course Codes
Course Code
Type of Course
U
University
M
University/College
C
College
O
Open
E
Workplace
Arts
Prerequisite - grade 11 level
ADA4M – Drama
ADV4M – Film Studies (ENG 3U/C, NBE3U)
AMK4M – Piano Keyboarding
AMU4M - Instrumental
AMR4M – Band
AMV4M - Vocal
AVI4M – Visual Art
AWQ4M – Photography (need digital camera)
Business Studies
Prerequisites
 BAT4M – Accounting
BAF3M
 BOH4M- Business Management
none
Canada & World Studies
Prerequisites - Gr 11 English, Social Science or
Canada & World Studies
CGW4U – World Issues
 CIA4U - Economics
 CLN4U – Canadian & International Law
 CHY4U(F) – The West & the World
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Computer Studies
 ICS4U – Computer Studies
Prerequisite
ICS3U
Cooperative Education – 2 credits
Requires separate application
Note: is not a university credit
English
 ENG4C – English College
 ENG4U – English University
 EWC4U – Writer’s Craft
 OLC4O – Literacy Course
Prerequisite
ENG3C
ENG3U
ENG3U
None
French
 FIF4U - French University
Prerequisite
FIF3U/FEF3U
Career Ed
 GLN4O – Navigating the Work Place
None
Note: missing on sheet
Interdisciplinary Studies
 IDP4U/4O – Emergency ServicesIDP3U/30
 TGG4M – Yearbook
TGG3M
Languages
LWSCU - Spanish
LWSBD
Mathematics
 MEL4E – Workplace
 MAP4C - College Math
 MDM4U- Data Management
 MHF4U – Advanced Functions
 MHF4UR – Advance Placement
Teacher Recommendation Required
 MCV4U – Calculus
 MCV4UR – Advance Placement
Teacher Recommendation Required
Prerequisite
MEL3E
MBF3C
MCF3M/MCR3U
MCR3U
Phys Ed
 PSE4U – Exercise Science
 PPL4OP – Girl’s Gym
 PPL4OQ – Boy’s Gym
 PAF4O – Fitness
 PAD4O – Outdoor Education
Prerequisite
MCR3U
Gr 11 SNC/Phys Ed
none
none
none
none
Science
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SCH4C – Chemistry College
SBI4U – Biology
SCH4U – Chemistry
SPH4U – Physics
Prerequisites
SNC2P
SBI3U
SCH3U
SPH3U
Social Science & Humanities
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HHS4M – Individuals & Families
HFA4M – Food & Nutrition
HFA4C – Food & Nutrition
HIP4O – Personal Life Management
HZT4U - Philosophy
Gr 11 SS/ENG/CWS
Gr 11 SS/ENG/CWS
None
None
Gr 11 SS/ENG/CWS
Technology
Prerequisites
 TWJ4E – Custom Woodworking
TWJ3E
 TDA4M – Architectural Design
TDA3M
 TDJ4M – Design Tech
TDJ3M
 TGJ4M – Comm Tech
TGJ3M
Peer Leadership
Prepares students to
assist teachers in a
classroom setting
 Offered in English &
French - GPP3O(F)
 Teacher
recommendations
 Submit separate
application with
course contract
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E-learning
2014/2015 Courses Offered
-counts as one of your in-school courses
-separate application form must be submitted with
your Course Contract
Forms available in Guidance
Co-operative Education
2 credits – Application Required
Assembly - Thurs. Feb. 6 @ 12:45 am
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Science? Law?
Film? Education?
Mechanics? Music?
Food? Hairstyling?
+ more
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Sign up in the
Guidance Office by
Wednesday
Focus Programs
TRADES: 2014/2015
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Construction Projects -
Elizabeth Wyn Wood
Specialist High Skills Major
(SHSM)
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Course taken in grades
11 and 12
Certification and in-depth
training
Apprenticeship, college,
university or workplace
pathways available
Student takes a bundle of
credits
Red Seal on OSSD plus
additional qualifications
One semester at host
school
SHSMS
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Advanced Culinary Education - Sir Guy Carleton
Automotive Repair – Gloucester
Business: Entrepreneurship & Marketing
Broadcasting/Digital Media – Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Communication & Design – Merivale
Construction Projects – West Carleton
Digital Photography, Media & Imaging - South
Carleton
Electrical/Plumbing - Rideau
Green Learning – Nepean
House Building- several sites
Manufacturing - Hillcrest
SHSM: THE SEAL OF
EXCELLENCE
•After completion of the program, a distinction is awarded
to the student’s Ontario Student Transcript
•Successful completion of the SHSM is
indicated on the Ontario Secondary
School Diploma by a red seal
•The current university and college
application has a check box to indicate
SHSM attainment
Sir Robert Borden SHSMS
1) NEW – SHSM Architecture & Interior Design
Drafting, Autocad, Computer Aided Design
Mr Green
2) Emergency Services
Police Work, Paramedic, Firefighting
Mr Snyder
Requires Separate Application
Dual Credit Option
Algonquin College
Take high school & college classes
concurrently
 Allows high school students to earn a
college credit while attending high school
 Earn both a high school credit and a
college credit
 Grade 11 & 12 students are eligible
(see your guidance counsellor if interested)
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OCDSB
INTERNATIONAL
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
A GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVE
HTTP://WWW.OCDSB.CA/PROGRAMS/INT/PAGES/ICP.ASPX
PURPOSE
To
recognize and honour students
who demonstrate a commitment to
being motivated, engaged and active
global citizens
REQUIREMENTS
Sign
up in guidance & stayed tuned
for an information session
WHAT IS INVOLVED…
Visit www.ocdsb.ca >>
Programs >> INTERNATIONAL
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International
Languages
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Intercultural
Communication
International
Coursework
International
Experience &
Engagement
SUMMER SCHOOL
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Early Bird registration for Make-up February
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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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Make-up 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 Make-ups in the
summer
Note: 1 Credit & 2 Credit SHSM summer Co-op is available
Want to be involved in LINK crew?
WHAT IS LINK CREW?
Link Crew leaders act as
mentors for the incoming
grade 9 students
 They are trained on
leadership skills, running
activities with grade 9’s
 Are leaders of a small
group of grade 9’s
 Help run academic and
social events through out
the year
 See Mrs Cronkwright, Mrs
Leahy, Ms Miller or Mr
Pender & stay tuned for
the information presention
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Remember
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Do your post-secondary research
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Consult with family & friends
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Make an appointment with your guidance
counsellor
A-K Ms Mayhew
L-Z Mr Mullins
Courses that require
Additional Application
Cooperative Education
 Peer Leadership
 Link Crew
 Focus Program
 SHSM
 Online Courses
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Hand in with Course Verification