Lorne Park
Secondary School
Grade 10 Option
Selection
2015-2016
GETTING STARTED
• Use www.myblueprint.ca to plan and research course selections offered.
• Talk to your teacher or counsellor if you need more information.
PATHWAYS
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UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
APPRENTICESHIP
WORK
Review of OSSD Requirements
 O.S.S. Diploma Requirements
 30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12
Optional)
 40 Hours of Community
Involvement
 Successful completion of the
Literacy Test
Compulsory Credit Requirements
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4 English
3 Math
2 Science
1 Arts
1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
1/2 Career Studies
1/2 Civics
1 French
1 Health and Phys. Ed.
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Group 1
An additional credit in:
Canadian & World Studies,
English, Social Science,
A Second Language,
Guidance, or Co-op
Group 2
An additional credit in:
Art, Business, Phys.Ed,
A Second Language
or Co-op
Group 3
An additional credit in:
Science (grade 11/12),
Technological Education,
Computer Studies, A
Second Language or Co-op
Lorne Park Secondary School
Course Selection Planning Sheet
Use this chart to plan for next year or look ahead and plan for all four years. The compulsory
courses have been listed to help in your planning.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
ENG1P0 * ENG1D0 * ENG1DE
English
English
English
Math
Math
English
MFM1P0 * MPM1D0 * MPM1DE
Math
SNC1P0 * SNC1D0 * SNC1DE
Science
Science
CGC1P0 * CGC1D0/E * CGC1DX
Geography
FSF1P0 * FSF1D0 *FEF1DX
French
History
Careers and
Civics
PPL1OF or PPL1OM
Physical Education
Arts
Group 1, 2 or 3 credit if not
already taken
Group 1 - An additional credit in
English, or French as a Second
Language, or a Native Language, or a
Classical or an International Language,
or Social Sciences and the Humanities,
or Canadian and World Studies, or
Guidance and Career Education, or Cooperative Education**
Group 1, 2 or 3 credit if
not already taken
Group 2 - An additional credit in
Health and Physical Education, or
The Arts, or Business Studies, or
French as a Second Language, or
Co-operative Education**
Additional Diploma Requirements:
 Complete 40 hours of Community Involvement activities
 Pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Group 1, 2 or 3 credit if not
already taken
Group 3 - An additional credit in a
Senior Science, or Technological
Education, or French as a Second
Language, or Co-operative
Education**
Types of Courses Pathways
U
University Preparation Courses (previous academic stream)
• Designed to meet entrance requirements for university programs
i.e. ENG3U0 and ENG4U0
• Larger class sizes
• More theoretical
• Faster pace
• More suitable for independent learner
C
College Preparation Courses (previous applied stream)
• Designed to meet the requirements for college programs
i.e. ENG3C0 and ENG4C0
• Smaller class sizes
• More hands-on activities
• real-life applications
Types of Courses –
Pathways (continued)
M
University/College Preparation Courses
• Designed to prepare students to meet the
entrance requirements for both university and college
programs (AWQ3M0 and TGJ3M0)
O
Open Level Courses
• Appropriate for all students
• Usually elective courses (PAL3OM or CGG3O0)
• Can use for college admission
E
Workplace Preparation Courses
• Appropriate for students entering the workplace only
(MEL3E0 and MEL4E0)
University Pathway
 Students need six grade 12 U or M level courses to qualify
for general university admission. Specific courses or
prerequisites will vary depending on the university
program
Examples: ENG4U0 or BOH4M0
 Students should investigate grade 12 course prerequisites
before selecting grade 11 courses
Examples: SBI3U0 for SBI4U0
Research now:
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www.electronicinfo.ca or www.myBlueprint.ca
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Attend university presentations in lecture hall
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Gather university guide books (in guidance) and
check websites
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Visit the universities
College Pathway
 Students need six grade 11 and 12 courses offered at
the open (O), college (C), university/college level (M),
or university (U) for diplomas or certificates. College
degrees require six grade 12 U or M courses
 Marks of 65% or higher are typically required for
admission. Each program varies. May also require
additional admission information, such as a portfolio,
interview or an audition
 Do the research now www.ontariocolleges.ca or
myBlueprint.ca. Visit the colleges, gather guide books
(in guidance). Visit the presentations at Lorne Park
during lunch in the lecture hall
College and University Info
College
• www.ontariocolleges.ca
• Individual college sites
• www.myBlueprint.ca
University
• www.ouac.on.ca
• www.electronicinfo.ca
• Individual university sites
• www.myBlueprint.ca
Math Pathways
Science Courses
Pre-requisite
Grade 10
Pre-requisite
Grade 11
Courses
Grade 12
Recommended
Course
SNC2D0
SBI3U0/E
SCH 3U0/E
SPH3U0/E
SVN3M0
SBI4U0/E
SCH 4U0
SPH4U0
N/A
* SCH3U0 - if
planning to take
SBI4U0
SNC2P0
SBI3C0
SVN3M0
Specialized Programs
 Enhanced Program *
Grade 11 Requirements – Must select at least one course
offered at the enhanced level, example ENG3UE (students
need a total of 10 courses for the Enhanced Certificate)
 Extended French Program *
Grade 11 Requirements – Must take FEF3U0 and HSP3UX or
CHW3MX (students need a total of 7 courses for the
Extended French Certificate)
* Must already be in program to select these course(s)
Sports Specialist High Skills Major
• Program that focuses on a Sports related career while earning an
OSSD. Students start in Grade 11.
• Special Features
• Certificates/Training (CPR/First Aid, AED, WHMIS…)
• Experiential learning (job shadow & 2 credit co-op)
• Experience post secondary opportunities (lectures, tours,
labs…)
• Supports all Pathways
• University, College, Workplace, Apprenticeship
• Bundled Credits
• 9 courses (sports related courses or activities)
• See Counsellor for course information
Cooperative Education
 To select 4 credit co-op, choose course code COP4XC and
submit a separate application (available in guidance or
online) to the co-op teacher.
 Earn up to four credits at work placement.
 Authentic experience for all students (College, University,
Apprenticeship - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program or
OYAP). Credits can be used for college admission.
Changing Levels
• Students requiring a level change (i.e. ENG2D0 to
ENG3C0) are advised to make an appointment with
their Guidance Counsellor to review requirements for
potential post secondary pathways.
Choosing Your Courses
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Research all of your options carefully
Talk to teachers who teach the course
Attend our Course Selection Fair November 21 (periods 1 & 2)
Talk to students who have taken the course
Get information regarding workload and the type of projects you
will do (any presentations or group work?)
 Select courses in which you’re likely to experience success
 Have a back-up plan
 Pay attention to post-secondary program requirements
Accessing the Online Course
Selection Program
• Course Selection will be done through
www.myBlueprint.ca (same as last year). Link is on LPSS
website.
• Access to the On-line Course Selection will be available to
students on November 21 at 11:30 and will close on
December 3, 2014.
• All students must have a myBlueprint account.
1. A plan that meets all
graduation
requirements will
result in the
checkmark shown.
2. Submit your plan by
clicking ‘Submit’
Note: Only your
next year grade
courses will be
submitted even if
multiple years have
been planned.
1.
Submit your courses
by clicking ‘Confirm
and Print’.
2.
A pop-up window
may appear, click ‘OK’
to finalize the
submission of your
plan.
Note: Be sure to review
your course selections as
you will not be able to
change your selections in
myBlueprint once
submitted.
Confirming Your Choices
 Students will press SUBMIT and print their Course
Selection.
 Parents will review courses and sign the form.
 Return the signed Course Selection form to the
homeroom teacher by December 4, 2014
Course Changes
 Changed your mind? Changes may be made anytime
before June 1st. Must meet with your guidance
counsellor for any time table changes.
 Changes will be permitted based on course availability
(master timetable is set)
 "Change of mind" changes will not be done in
September
Courses Taken Outside LPSS
It is recommended that you do not select
a course for which you plan to take
outside of LPSS.
Career Planning Assessments
www.myBlueprint.ca
www.careercruising.com
http://www.peelschools.org/makingmyway/
TRUE OR FALSE
• Unless you take all academic level courses you cannot
go to university!
FALSE – Universities require a minimum of 6
grade 12 U or M courses – they do not care if
you have additional college or workplace courses
• Taking college level math or not taking math in grade 12
means you cannot go to college or university!
FALSE – Research pre-requisites for university and
college: not all programs require grade 12 math
TRUE OR FALSE
• High School must be completed in four years to be
considered for post-secondary programs
FALSE – Lorne Park students may return for an
additional semester (5th year) if they wish to take
more courses or are unsure their pathway. Postsecondary institutions DO NOT care if you stay in
high school an extra semester
QUESTIONS or NEED HELP?
just ask…
Drop in the counselling office at lunch
or
make an appointment