Mayfield S. S.
Course Selection 2016-2017
Choices for
Grade 11
Timelines
Course Selection – The window opens
TODAY, until February 12, 2016.
Choose Early: the Waitlist is electronic,
time stamped and dated.
Follow Up - cancelled courses, conflicts,
concerns about levels of difficulty
Choose Wisely
• Mayfield is very full. Please choose grade 11
courses only. If you choose a grade 12 course to
try to get ahead, you may find yourself with a
spare instead.
• Grade 12 courses are kept for grade 12
students. Only after all grade 12 students are
accommodated would we consider grade 11’s
requests for a grade 12 course.
• No course changes will be made because of
teacher or lunch preference.
Chart Your Course is the Peel Course
calendar– available online at peelschools.org
The online booklet is divided into 3 sections – general
information including the requirements for an Ontario high
school diploma, school section, Ministry course
descriptions and pre-requisite pathway charts
All courses are described online. Click on the course code
for the description.
Logging in
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Secondary
Planning on My Blueprint
New this year
Planning Help: Career Spectrum
Complete the
surveys to
have a
clearer
understanding
of
your
pathway.
Plan Your Courses
Click on High
School
Planner to
Choose
Your Courses
This is where
you see course
requirements
for graduation.
This is where
you see your
post-secondary
opportunities
across Canada
based on your
course
selection .
This is where
you view other
graduation
requirements
and your
progress.
This is where you
can:
plan your
courses for
multiple grades
and build your
graduation and
post-secondary
plan in advance.
submit your
plan for the
upcoming
school year
You will see:
completed courses
and marks
compulsory
courses
Add a course to
your plan by
clicking on
‘+ Course’.
Explore the subject
specific courses
available at
Mayfield.
Select courses to
meet your program,
diploma, and postsecondary
requirements.
1. Click on a subject folder to review courses available.
2. Click on a course to read course prerequisites and
description.
3. Click ‘Add Course to Plan’ in the bottom right corner.
Note: You can use the Grade dropdown or search filters to find
a course.
1. Hover your
cursor over
the course
box (do not
click) and a
red ‘X’ will
appear. Then
click the ‘X’ to
remove the
course.
2. Add a course
to your plan
by clicking on
‘+ Course’.
You will see the
error message
shown if you
select a course
for which you do
not have the
prerequisite.
Please review
your course
prerequisites.
See your
guidance
counsellor to
develop a plan.
1. A course selected for
which you do not have
the prerequisite will
show as this.
2. Submitting a plan in
which you do not have
a prerequisite will
result in this error
message.
Note: Choose wisely, your
plan will not be approved by
your counsellor if you do not
have the required
prerequisites!
1. Submitting a plan
with a missing
prerequisite will
result in this error
message.
2. Do not click
‘confirm and
print’
3
3.
Click ‘Return to
Plan’ and review
your course
selections.
1. If you clicked ‘Submit’
and do not have a full
course load, then you
will get the error
message shown.
Click ‘Cancel’ and
return to course
selection.
2. If you ignore Step 1,
you will receive the
error messages
resulting in the
‘Insufficient Credits’
error on the
Verification Form /
Sign-Off Sheet.
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. Please print
the Course
Verification
Form / SignOff Sheet in
myBlueprint.
2. Have your
Parent/
Guardian sign
the form and
return the form
to the Student
Services Office.
You are Done!
Choosing appropriate courses based on your
interests, skills and future planning is
essential to your success.
Use myBlueprint to plan wise decisions for
the future. Document your plan on
myBlueprint so that you can keep track of
experiences, achievements, volunteer work
and future choices.
18 compulsory credits
4 credits in English
3 credits in Mathematics
2 credits in Science
1 credit in Canadian History
1 credit in Canadian Geography
1 credit in the Arts
1 credit in Health and Physical Education
1 credit in French as a Second Language
0.5 credit in Career Studies
0.5 credit in Civics
12 optional
credits
Plus one credit from each of the
following groups:
1 additional credit in English, or French
as a second language, or a Native
language, or social sciences and the
humanities, or Canadian and World
Studies, or Guidance and Career
Education, or Cooperative Education
1 additional credit in Health and
Physical Education, or the Arts, or
Business Studies, French as a second
language,
or Cooperative Education
1 additional credit in Science (grade 11
or 12), or Technological Education, or
Computer Studies , French as a second
language, or Cooperative Education
12 optional credits
40 hours of community involvement
activities
the provincial literacy requirement
Grades 11 and 12
The Course Codes are Destination based
Types of courses are indicated by the fifth
character, for example , ENG3C0
– College preparation (3C0)
– College/University preparation (3M0)
– Open (3O0)
– University preparation (3U0)
– Workplace preparation (3E0)
The Apprenticeship Pathway
• OYAP :
a skilled trades training programearn while you learn – start in co-op at
Mayfield
• one of Ontario’s best kept secrets of
post-secondary training – with over 200
careers to choose from, there is a skilled
trade for every aptitude and interest
www.apprenticesearch.com
• Skilled trades are in demand and have
excellent job prospects
The College Pathway
• Community college programs provide valuable
academic and practical/technical skills training for a
specific career – they offer diploma and degree
programs. Check out www.ontariocolleges.ca
• Programs include Business Admin, Biomedical
Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering
Technology, Paramedic, Early Childhood Educator
College Preparation (C)
• These courses teach the knowledge and
skills required for college programs.
• These courses emphasize real-life
applications and have some theoretical
learning.
College University
• There are joint programs that provide students
with both the theoretical and practical skills
required for their career and earn them a
degree and a diploma in four years
• Multiple opportunities for transfer between
colleges and universities exist. Check out
www.ontransfer.ca
University/College Preparation (M)
• These courses teach the knowledge and
skills required for both university AND
college programs
• These courses emphasize both theory
AND real-life applications
The University Pathway
• University programs provide theoretical
academic training – you enter undergraduate
programs and work on a Bachelor degree.
• Emphasis is on theoretical rather than practical
learning.
• Visit www.electronicinfo.ca
University Preparation Courses (U)
• These courses teach the knowledge and skills
required for entrance to university programs.
• These courses emphasize theoretical learning,
and therefore require a fair amount of reading.
• These courses demand strong study skills and
an excellent work ethic.
Workplace Preparation (E)
•
These courses teach knowledge and
skills for:
– the workplace
– some apprenticeship programs
•
These courses emphasize :
– employment skills
– independent research and learning skills
~~Smaller class size~~
Open Courses (O)
• These courses are suitable for all students
• These courses combine theory and real-life
application
~~Yearbook requires a full year commitment.~~
Pathway decision
What is my
best choice
for my success?
Pathway Destinations
Where are students going after High School?
Destination of
students after 4 or 5
years of secondary
school
6%
20%
34%
25%
15%
Apprenticeship
College
University
Workplace (without OSSD)
Workplace (with OSSD)
http://www.collegesontario.org/research/summary-who-doesnt-go-to-pse.pdf
Planning for Grades 11 and 12
• On My Blueprint, look for the prerequisite
courses for Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses
• Visual Arts – make sure you have grade 9 or
10 before choosing 11. The course flow chart
is in Guidance.
• If you wish to change levels, pathways – see
your counsellor.
~~Remember the concept of "planning
backwards“. All post secondary institutions
have required courses for their programs,
so plan back from your chosen program.~~
Which course type in Grade 11?
Think about your:
• commitment to academic success
• grade 10 teachers’ recommendations
• areas of interest, learning style, strengths
• possible destinations & requirements
~~Be realistic - “keeping all options
open” can lead to closed doors!
Success opens doors~~
Grade 11 Choices
~Select 8, plus an alternate~
• English – ENG 3E0 or ENG 3C0 or ENG 3U0
• Math – MEL 3E0 or MBF 3C0 or MCF 3M0 or MCR 3U0
• 6 other courses - Regional Arts? Compulsory courses missing?
Pathway? Interests? You can select more than one grade 11 Phys.
Ed. Course. Choose an extra course in case a course is full -> an
alternate course
• Consider Co-Op as a choice  4 credits
• Think ahead to grade 12 as well - course requirements
for post-secondary programs
~MAKE SURE your path works well for next year~
Math: Things to Think About
• You must earn at least ONE Gr.
11 or 12 Math credit
• Four Grade 11 choices
College Preparation (C)
University/College Preparation(M)
University Preparation (U)
Workplace (E)
Gr. 11 Workplace Math
(MEL 3E0)
• Useful in a variety of jobs and in managing adult life
• For students with difficulties learning math in the
past
• For students who want to go straight to the
workplace from secondary school; leads to MEL 4E0
Gr. 11 Foundations for College
Mathematics (MBF3C0)
• Prerequisite for Grade 12 Foundations for
College Math (MAP 4C0)
• Covers: personal finance, measurement
and trigonometry, quadratic and
exponential functions, reasoning with data
Gr. 11 Functions and Applications
(MCF3M0)
• Prerequisite is MPM2D0 or MFM2P0**(caution)
• Leads to MDM4U0, MCT4C0, MAP4C0 in grade
12
• Review descriptions of MCF3M0 MCT4C0
MHF4U0
• Talk to the math teachers
• Review Math Pathways in Chart Your Course
Gr. 11 Functions – MCR3U0
• Prerequisite is MPM 2D0; suggest mark of 75%+
• Topics include: understanding functions, exponential
functions, discrete functions and trigonometric functions
• Talk to the math teachers – fast pace
• Consider taking MCF3M0 first
• Required course to go to Advanced Functions MHF4U0
and Calculus and Vectors MCV4U0
• Review Math Pathways in Chart Your Course
~~~Do you really need this particular math course?~~~
Resources to help you
• Chart Your Course - online, at mayfieldss.org
->Student Services -> Common Course Calendar
• www.myBlueprint.ca/peel
• Talk to teachers - current and future
• Do internet research
• Go to the Option Fair today and tomorrow,
second half of lunch!
• See your counsellor
• Review the information from the Career
Studies course if you have completed it.
www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.electronicinfo.ca
Consider this..
Cooperative Education
• Pamphlet available from the Coop office
• Earn 4 credits by learning at school & work
• Select GLN4O0 code online (plus 4 others)
• Attend the Co-op assembly in March
• Complete the Co-op application, provide
teacher references, attend an interview with
Mr. Robertson
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
(OYAP) Earn apprenticeship hours AND earn co-op
credits.
Dual Credit Program
• May be taken in Grade 11 or grade 12
• Experience college life: Sheridan, Humber, George Brown
• Earn between one and three secondary school credits
towards high school graduation and between one and three
college credits towards a diploma.
• Types of Programs: Construction Trades, Electrical, Precision
Machining, Plumbing, Spa Management, Canadian Criminal
Justice Systems, Social Psychology
• Information in Chart Your Course, or
www.peelschools.org/student/index.htm
Summer School
• Information will be available in late April and
registration starts May 2016. Spaces are limited
so register early!
• Make-up and new credits
• Summer Co-op for 2 credits – applications
available in February
• Online courses –take the school-online.ca self
test
• Other summer programs – look at
conted.peelschools.org website and check the
Guidance Office
Things to consider before Grade 12
• Extra curricular involvement and community
involvement – required for some programs and
scholarships and your 40 hours completed.
• Reference letters
• Additional criteria for post secondary programs –
portfolios, essays, auditions
• Personal statement of experience forms
• U.S. schools –athletic scholarships
Final reminders
• You must select 8 courses for grade 11, and an
alternate: if you want Stage Band or Vocal Jazz,
please see a member of the music department.
• Choose your courses online at
www.myblueprint.ca/peel
• The online site opens today until February 12,
2016. Select your courses early since there is an
electronic waitlist that date-stamps your
selections.
• Come to the Guidance Office - ask questions Talk to the teachers!
• Review this presentation at mayfieldss.org>student services->Course Selection
Choose Wisely!!
• Talk to your parents
• Ask teachers about the gr. 11 courses
• Read the Course descriptions on My
Blueprint
• Apply online EARLY at
www.myblueprint.ca/peel
That Co-op program
looks really good!