Total of 30 credits for O.S.S.
 18 ministry required courses
 A minimum of 12 additional credits to be selected from
available courses (4 Religion credits are included)
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4 credits in English
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1 credit in French as a Second Language
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3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Gr. 11 or 12)
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2 credits in Science
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1 credit in Canadian History
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1 credit in Canadian Geography
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1 credit in the Arts (Music, Art, Drama)
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1 credit in Health and Physical Education
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0.5 credit in Civics
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0.5 credit in Career Studies
Group 1:
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English/Third Language/French as a Second Language, or Native
Language/ Social Science/Humanities/Canadian and World
Studies/Guidance and Career Education/Cooperative Education
Group 2:
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Health and Physical Education/ Business Studies/The Arts (Music,
Art, Drama)/French as a Second Language/Cooperative Education
Group 3:
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Gr. 11 or 12 Science/Technological Education (Grades 9-12)//French
as a Second Language/Computer Science/Cooperative Education
Plus…
*1 Religion credit in each grade
*included in elective credits
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40 hours of community involvement
60 hours to earn a Crusader Certificate
Successful completion of the literacy test
1)
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Research, research, research
www.electronicinfo.ca
www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.myBlueprint.ca
www.careercruising.com
2) Are you finished your compulsory credits?
3) Meet with your counsellor
4) Talk with your teachers
Compulsory Courses
1) World Religion HRT 3M1/HRF 301
2) English ENG 3U, ENG 3C, ENG 3E
3) Math MCR 3U, MCF 3M, MBF 3C, MEL 3E
PLUS
*Pick FIVE more courses
*Remember no spares allowed in grade 11
Prerequisite Chart for Mathematics, Grades 9 – 12
The chart maps out all the courses in the discipline and shows the links between course and the possible prerequisites for them.
MPM 1D
MFM 1P
MAT 1L
Grade 9
Academic Math
Grade 9
Applied Math
Essentials Math
MPM 2D
MFM 2P
MAT 2L
Grade 10
Academic Math
Grade 10
Applied Math
Grade 10
Essentials Math
MCR 3U
Grade 11
University Prep
Math
MHF 4U
Grade 12
Advanced
Functions
MCF 3M
MBF 3C Grade 11
Grade 11
University / College Preparation Math
MEL 3E
College Prep. Math
Grade 11
Math for Work and
Everyday Life
MCV 4U
MDM 4U
MAP 4C
MEL 4E
Grade 12
Calculus and
Vectors
Grade 12
Mathematics of Data
Grade 12
Foundations for College
Math
Grade 12
Math for Work and
Everyday Life
Lead to university programs
which will require calculus first
year. I.e. engineering,
commerce, computer science,
math and science degrees.
Notes:
Grade 9
Management
Leads to university programs
which will not require calculus
first year. I.e. arts,
humanities, social science
degrees.
Leads to college programs
requiring a grade 12
mathematics course.
Leads to the workplace,
everyday life, and some
courses at the college
level.
1) MCV 4U must be taken after MHF 4U .
2)To graduate, a students must have 3 credits in mathematics, with one of the credits at the grade 11 or 12 level.
Arts
Dramatic Arts – ADA 3M1 (needs gr.9 or 10 drama)
Music Brass/Percussion – AMB 3M1 (needs gr.9&10 music)
Music Stage Band – AMH 3M1 (needs gr.9&10 music)
Music Woodwinds – AMW 3M1 (needs gr.9&10 music)
Music Guitar – AMG 3M1 (needs gr.9&10 guitar)
Music and Computers – AMM 3M1(no prerequisite)
Music Vocals – AMU 3MV (no prerequisite)
Visual Arts – AVI 3M1 (needs gr. 9 or 10 art)
Visual Arts – AVI 301 (no prerequisite needed; cannot advance to AVI4M)
Languages
English – 3U, 3C, 3E
English as a Second Language – ESL A,B,C,D
Ontario Literacy Course – OLC 301
French – FSF 3U1
Mathematics
Functions – MCR 3U1 (must have done well in gr. 10 academic math)
Functions and Applications – MCF 3M1
Foundations for College Math – MBF 3C1
Math for Everyday Life – MEL 3E1
www.hctoday.ca
Science
Biology – SBI 3U1, SBI 3C1
Chemistry – SCH 3U1
Physics – SPH 3U1
Technology
Communication Technology – TGJ 3M1
Communication Technology – Broadcast and Print – TGJ 30
Computer Engineering Technology – TEJ 3M1
Computer Technology- TEJ 3E
Construction Engineering Technology – TCJ 3C1, TCJ 3E1
Custom Woodworking – TWJ 3E (female only)
Custom Woodworking– TWJ 3E
Manufacturing Technology – TMJ 3M1 Technological Design – TDJ 3M1
Transportation Technology – TTJ 3C1
Transportation Technology: Vehicle ownership (females only) TTJ 301
Interdisciplinary Studies: Intro to Commercial Photography
and Yearbook Design – IDC 30Y
Computer Studies
Introduction to Computer Science – ICS 3U1
Introduction to Computer Programs –ICS 3C
Religious Education
World Religion – HRT 3M1
World Religion – HRF 301
Business
Accounting – BAF 3M1
Marketing – BMI 3C1, BMX 3E1
Social Sciences
Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters – CGF 3M1
Travel and Tourism - CGG 301
American History – CHA 3U1
World History – CHW 3M1
Intro. To Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology – HSP 3U1, HSP 3C1
Law – CLU3M, CLU 3E
Physical Education
Physical Education – PPL 301
Personal and Fitness Activities – PAF 30 (female only)
Native Studies
Beliefs, Values, and Aspirations of Aboriginal Peoples in
Contemporary Society – NBV 3C1, NBV 3E1
Guidance and Career Education
Cooperative Education – COP 301
Peer Tutoring – GPP 301
Learning Strategies – GLE 301 www.hctoday.ca
**Rememember to think ahead to grade 12 and
ensure you have all the prerequisites for the
grade 12 courses
•English, Science, Math
*see counsellor for
options
•Summer School on-line
in specific courses
(alcdsb) or repeat the
entire prerequisite course
Applied
Academic
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OYAP Programs
Chef
 Stone Mason
 Hairdressing
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**see counsellor if
interested in these
options
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Dual Credits
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Opportunity to go to
St. Lawrence for a
semester to try a
course (e.g.
marketing,
computers, esthetics,
chef, nursing,
addictions)
www.hctoday.ca
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The Specialist High Skills Major in Information
and Communications Technology will provide
students with a strong foundation for a wide
variety of careers in the Communications
Technology sector
This program requires four senior level
technology courses, certifications, and
experiential learning
If you are interested, see Mr. Esford
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February 10th– Course Selection Process Assemblies
February 11th – worksheets given
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February 17th-27th – Course Selection Workshops
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See our website for course description and career planning
www.hctoday.ca
(bring your working copy and MyBlueprint password)
Mid April – Course Selection Verification Sheets (signed
by parents)
Early June – Timetables Available – Students will
require their Maplewood password to access timetables
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Leaving Us? – let your counsellor know