COURSE SELECTION
PLANNING
Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
Students Entering
Grade 12
DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS
You will submit
electronically and a paper
copy to your homeroom
teacher
Due date is:
FEBRUARY 19,
2015
COURSE SELECTIONS REQUIRE
PLANNING & TEACHER SUPPORT
• Choose Wisely!
• Seek Advice!
• YOUR course
selections determine
the timetable!
FULL TIME STUDENT STATUS
In Grade 12,
PETHS students
are required to
carry a minimum
of SEVEN (7)
courses over both
semesters
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
12 Optional
Credits
Successful
completion of
Ontario School
Literacy Test
40 hours of
Community
Involvement
18 Compulsory
Credits
O.S.S.D
18 COMPULSORY CREDITS
4
Credits in English (1 credit per grade)
1
Credit in French as a Second Language
3
Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12)
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
.5 Credit in Civics & .5 Credit in Career Studies (grade 10)
Plus………..
COMPULSORY CREDITS (CONT’D)
• Group 1: English (including the OSSLC), French as
a second language, classical languages,
international languages, Native languages,
Canadian and world studies, Native studies, social
sciences and humanities, guidance and career
education, cooperative education.
• Group 2: French as a second language, the arts,
business studies, health and physical education,
cooperative education
• Group 3: French as a second language,
science(grade 11 or 12), computer studies,
technological education, cooperative education
GRADE 12 COURSE SELECTION
FRENCH IMMERSION
• English
• Français – FIF4UF or FIF4OF
You must have a total of 10 credits in French to
receive the French Immersion Certificate
TRACKING DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
• Refer to your Credit
Counselling Summary
• Use the Educational Planning
Chart available online –
available on the Trudeau Pages
Website
ENGLISH PROGRAM
Compulsory Subjects
(18 required)
Required
Credits
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
French
1
¤ French
English
4
¤ English
¤ English
¤ English
Mathematics
3
¤ Mathematics
¤ Mathematics
¤ Mathematics
Science
2
¤ Science
¤ Science
Canadian Geography (Grade 9)
1
¤ Geography
Physical and Health Education
1
¤ Phys. Ed.
Arts (music, art, or drama)
1
¤
Canadian History (Grade 10)
1
¤ History
Civics (Grade 10)
0.5
¤ Civics
Career Studies (Grade 10)
0.5
¤ Careers
3 additional compulsory credits
(see below)
3
Optional Credits Required
12
Minimum Credits for OSSD
30
Grade12
¤ English
¤1 to complete
timetable
Total (8)
Total (8)
Total (8)
Total (7)
FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM
Compulsory Subjects
(18 required)
Required
Credits
French Immersion
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
¤ French Immersion*
¤ French Immersion*
¤ French Immersion*
¤ French Immersion *
¤ English
English
4
¤ English
¤ English
¤ English
Mathematics
3
¤ Mathematics
¤ Mathematics
¤ Mathematics
Science
2
¤ Science
¤ Science
Canadian Geography (Grade 9)
1
¤ Geography*
Physical and Health Education
1
¤ Phys. Ed.
Arts (music, art, or drama)
1
¤
Canadian History (Grade 10)
1
¤ History*
Civics (Grade 10)
0.5
¤ Civics*
Career Studies (Grade 10)
0.5
¤ Careers*
3 additional compulsory credits
(see below)
3
Optional Credits Required
12
Minimum Credits for OSSD
30
Grade12
¤ *
Total (8)
Total (8)
Total (8)
Total (7)
Full Disclosure
Overall
Grades 9 &
achievement
10, only
in high
successfully
school and
completed
is required
courses
by postappear on
secondary
your
institutions
transcript
In grades 11
& 12, a list
of ALL
Credits
courses
outside of
taken or
day school
attempted, identified on
with the
the
percentage
transcript
grade, will
appear
Course Types in Gr. 11/12
These types of
courses could be
used for entrance to:
College (C)
Ex. ENG 3C1
Workplace (E)
Ex. ENG 3E1
University/college (M)
Ex. MCF 3M1
University
Ex. ENG 3U1
Open
Ex. PAF 3O9
Universit
y
College
Apprenticeshi OSSD
p
New Courses
• Grade 11 Visual Arts for French Immersion, AVI 3M1
(Arts – Visual Arts)
• Grade 11 Visual Arts - Ceramics, AWC 3O1 (Arts Visual Arts)
• Grade 12 Visual Arts - Painting, AWN 4M1 (Arts Visual Arts)
• Grade 12 World History Since the Fifteenth Century
for French Immersion, CHY 4UF (History)
• Grade 11 Media Arts for French Immersion EMS 3OF
(English)
New Courses
• Beginner’s Mandarin, LKMBD1 (Modern and
International Languages)
• Grade 12 Recreation and Healthy Active Living
Leadership for French Immersion, PLF 4MF
(Physical Education)
• Grade 12 Technological Design in the Twenty-First
Century, TDJ 401 (Technology)
• Grade 11 Computer Engineering Technology,
TEJ 3M1 (Computer Studies)
• Grade 11 Hairstyling and Aesthetics, TXJ 3E1
(Technology)
PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY
College
Work
Community Living
SCHOOL
International
Travel/Education
Apprenticeship
University
Which path will you choose?
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Arts & Culture, Business & Health and Wellness
Speak with Mr. Annett or Ms. Diep for more details
SHSM Recognition
WHY TAKE ADVANCED PLACEMENT?
• Designed for highly motivated students
• Achievement – earn credit or advanced
placement at University
• Preparation – develop better study habits,
improve writing skills, sharpen problem
solving and critical thinking skills
• Confidence – tackle academic challenges
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
AP Courses Available
• ENG3UE - Language and Composition
• ENG4UE - Literature and Composition
• FIF4UE - French Immersion
• MCV4UE - Calculus AB
For more information
• SCH4UE - Chemistry
contact
Pre AP Courses Available
Ms. Yam, AP Coordinator
• MCR3UE - Functions
• SCH3UE - Chemistry
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
• This program is for students going to university,
college, apprenticeship or work.
• Allows students to earn grade 11 or 12 credits in a
workplace setting while exploring a career of their
choice.
• Two co-op credits can be counted towards the
compulsory groups.
College Delivered Dual Credit
• Dual Credit courses are for Grade 11 & 12 students.
As well, SHSM and OYAP students may receive some
industry-specific certifications in Dual Credit courses.
• As ministry-approved courses, Dual Credits allow
students (while they are still in secondary school), to
take college or apprenticeship courses that count
towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma
(OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or
degree, or an apprenticeship certification
Dual Credit College Partners
with YRDSB
• Centennial College
• Fleming College
• Georgian College
• Seneca College
• George Brown College
• Humber College
PREREQUISITE PLANNING
Courses in
Grade 11 & 12
may have
prerequisites
Be sure to check
the course
calendar for
specific
prerequisites
Fill this
information in
to your
Course
Planner to
inform your
selections
Prerequisite Planning for PostSecondary Learning
• Colleges, universities and other post-secondary
institutions also have prerequisites for entry to
their programs
• Check program admission requirements carefully –
they are not the same at all institutions.
THE DESTINATIONS
• Students in Ontario have
many options for post
secondary training.
• You can choose from 28
colleges, 19
universities, hundreds of
private career colleges
and over 100
apprenticeship
opportunities.
College Admission Guidelines
• High school diploma required
• Additional requirements, such as interview
• English entrance test, Math test, portfolio, etc.
• Health/Science programs may require 12 Math
• Consult specific college programs for entrance
requirements
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma required
• English – ENG4U1
• Six Gr. 12 “U” and/or “M”
courses
• Check individual university
program prerequisites
• Non-academic requirements such as Personal
Statement of Experience, Supplemental
Application Form, Portfolio, Interview, etc.
Applying to PostSecondary
Schools Outside of Ontario
• U.S. Fair
• Go Abroad Fair
• Individual Websites
Planning –the IPP?
• A web-based Individual Pathways Plan –
accessible on any computer or smart phone.
• A planning tool which documents your
education and career and life plans
• A tool to help students explore and develop
pathway planning
IPP
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe
r_embedded&v=J-l9oaXY0ss
How Do You Access the IPP?
• Go to: www.careercruising.com
• Student Log-in: YORK- Student #
• Password: Birthdate (month/day/year)
e.g. “May, 23, 1998” would be
“05231998”
Choose IPP
CLICK ON: “CAREER CRUISING –
SECONDARY COURSE SELECTION”
• Scroll Down to
CLICK ON:
“GRADE 6-12…COURSE PLANNER”
LOG IN TO YOUR COURSE PLANNER
Enter Your
Student Number
First time you login, your
password is your
birthday. If you have
changed your password
last year, it will be what
you changed it to.
ALTERNATE COURSES
You must choose 2 Alternate courses
▫ Choose these in the same way you choose the
Elective courses
▫ Your Alternates WILL be used
if your Elective courses do not
work in your timetable –
CHOOSE WISELY!!!
“OTHER CREDIT” BOX
• On the planner there is a box labelled
“Other Credit”
• Use this if you PLAN on taking a course at summer
school
YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR
SUMMER SCHOOL
• You will still need to register in April/May
RED AND BLUE CIRCLES
The blue circle will give you additional
information about the course
The red circle prevents you from submitting
the course form
SUBMITTING YOUR COURSE SELECTION
Click the
“SUBMIT”
button to
submit the
courses
Print your
selections
and have
them signed
by your
parent or
guardian
Hand in to
your
homeroom
teacher
DEADLINE:
FEBURARY
19, 2016
NOT RETURNING
NEXT YEAR:
Not Returning Next Year:
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complete the required information
submit electronically
print a copy
parent and student signs
hand it in to the homeroom teacher
NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS?
• Please see a Guidance Counsellor!
• Go www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
and see the online tutorial
• GOOD LUCK!!