Bur Oak Secondary School
Course Selection 2016 - 17
For students entering
Grade 10
Who Am I? Where Am I Going?
Academic strengths and challenges
 What you enjoyed and/or learned from
volunteering
 Interests and hobbies
 Success in grade 9 courses
 School activities, clubs or teams
 Results from your Individual Pathway Plan
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Refresher: Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)
for the 4 year program
12 Optional
Credits
18
Compulsory
Credits
Successful
completion of
Ontario School
Literacy Test
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma
40 hours of
Community
Involvement
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
(OSSLT)
Usually March of your Grade 10 year
 Based on reading and writing expectations up to
and including grade 9
 Some students may be given accommodations,
deferrals, and exemptions
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Getting Ready?
 An after school prep-course
is often offered to assist
students
Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)
for the 4 year program
12 Optional
Credits
18
Compulsory
Credits
Successful
completion of
Ontario School
Literacy Test
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma
40 hours of
Community
Involvement
Community Involvement
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Completing 40 hours of community
involvement is a diploma requirement
Encourages civic responsibility, promotes
community values, and reinforces importance of
volunteerism
Students are responsible for keeping records of
their activities
Recommended that students finish their hours by
the end of Grade 10
REMEMBER
Cannot be completed for a BUSINESS!!!!
Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)
for the 4 year program
12 Elective
Credits
18
Compulsory
Credits
Successful
completion of
Ontario School
Literacy Test
Ontario
Secondary
School
Diploma
40 hours of
Community
Involvement
Graduation Requirements
Group One
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Additional English—Media Studies, Presentation
Skills, Writer’s Craft
Third Language (Spanish, Cantonese,Tamil etc.)
French as a second language
Social Science and Humanities—any Family
Studies course or Philosophy or Social Justice
Canadian and World Studies—History (Ancient Civ.,
History vs Hollywood), Geography, (Travel and Tourism etc)
Economics, Law, Politics
Guidance and Career Education—Surviving in
Today’s World (NEW!)
Cooperative Education
Group Two
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Physical Education--Fitness or Sports Activities,
Volleyball, Leadership, Intro to Kinesiology
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Arts--Dance, Drama, Music,Visual Art, Media
Arts, Music Theatre
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Business Studies--any grade or level
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French as second language
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Cooperative Education
Group Three
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3rd science
Environmental, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (any level)
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Technological Education–any course
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Computer Studies (ICS2O, 3U or 4U)
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French as second language
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Cooperative Education
COURSE PATHWAY TYPES
in Grades 9 and 10
APPLIED
ACADEMIC
LOCALLY
DEVELOPED
OPEN
Many students “mix and match” to create their own unique pathway based
on interests, skills and abilities
Pathway Courses
Applied (P)
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a real life hands
approach with some
theory
smaller class size (22)
students are given more
time to learn new
concepts and practice in
class
Academic (D)
theoretical in approach,
utilizes abstract thinking
 larger class sizes (28)
 students are expected to
work more independently
in class and complete
homework nightly
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Recommended minimum grade in the Grade 9 Academic Course is
70%
Pathway Courses
Open (O)
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an opportunity to
explore an area of
interest for all students
Examples
 Family Studies
 Technology
 Physical Education
 Arts
 Business
 Special Education
Locally Developed (L)
 courses intended
for students whose
educational needs are
not met by the
provincial courses
 English, Mathematics
and Science
What levels
should I take in
Grade 10?
English and Science
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You can select either the applied or academic
Grade 10 courses
Important to have a SOLID FOUNDATION
of skills to move to the next step successfully
Choose carefully using grade 9 marks as part
of the decision making (usually Level 3)
Teacher recommendation is very important
Speak with a counsellor to consider different
combinations and pathways
English and Science
Grade 9 Applied
• Grade 10 Applied
• Grade 10 Academic
Grade 9 Academic • Grade 10 Applied
• Grade 10 Academic
Changing from applied to academic level? Please speak with
your science or English teacher and guidance counsellor.
Mathematics
Follow the recommendation of math
teacher
 Think about the reason for your math
pathway
 Need to look at Math Pathway chart
 Maybe follow a different pathway to get
to end goal in math for grade 11 and 12
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Math Pathway Chart
GRADE 9
Principles of Math
Academic
MPM1D
GRADE 10
Principles of Math
Academic
MPM2D
GRADE 12
Calculus & Vectors
GRADE 11*
Functions
University
MCR3U
*achievement of at least 70% in MPM2D
recommended as pre-requisite
GRADE 11
Functions and
Applications
University/College
MCF3M
GRADE 9
Foundations of Math
Applied
MFM1P
GRADE 9
Essentials Mathematics
MAT1LM
GRADE 10
Foundations of Math
Applied
MFM2P
GRADE 11
Foundations of College
Math
MBF3C
GRADE 11 Math For Work
and Everyday Life
MEL3E
GRADE 12
Advanced Functions
GRADE 12
Mathematics of Data
Management
GRADE 12
Math for College Tech
MCT4C
GRADE 12
Foundations for College
Math
MAP4C
GRADE 12
Math for Work and
Everyday Life
MEL4E
Math Pathways
( Need 3 credits to graduate )
Grade 9
Applied
Grade 10
Applied
Grade 9
Academic
Grade 10
Academic
Grade 11
M or U
Grade 9
Locally
Developed
Grade 11
Workplace
Grade 12
Workplace
Grade 11
C or M
Talk with a counsellor or math teacher about Gr 12 options
Math Level Changes
Grade 9
Applied
• Grade 9
Grade 9
Academic
• Grade 10
Semester
One
Grade 10
Academic
• Grade 10
Semester
Two
Marks and recommendation of their math teacher are considered
The Grade 10 Program
Compulsory Courses
 English
 Mathematics
 Science
 History
 Careers
 Civics
Elective Courses
(Choose 3)
Elective Credits
An opportunity for
students to:
build skills
 balance workload and/or increase mental well being
 explore interests
 build an educational program that suits their individual
interests and personal pathway
 meet workplace, college, apprenticeship or university
requirements
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Arts
Visual Arts -- AVI2O1
 Media Arts -- ASM2O1
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Drama -- ADA2O1
 Dance Fusion -- ATC2O1
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Arts
Band
or Beginner Band AMI2O1 or AMI2O2
Keyboard or Beginner Keyboard
AMK2O2 or AMK2O1
Music Theatre
(New) AMT2O1
Piano Accompanying AME2O1 (experience required**)
Vocal AMV2O1
For Accompanying, Band, Music Theatre and Vocal:
You must also take repertoire.
We will add it to your timetable.
Business
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Introduction to Business -- BBI2O1
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Information Technology in Business -BTT2O1
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If you took either of these courses in grade 9, you
should not select again (it is a repeat!)
Computer Options
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Intro to Computer Studies -- ICS2O1
-will lead to Computer Science
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Computer Technology -- TEJ2O1
-will lead to Computer
Tech Engineering)
Physical Education Options
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Healthy Active Living
PPL2O8 (girls)
PPL2O9 (boys)
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Personal Fitness
PAF2O8 (girls)
PAF2O9 (boys)
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Volleyball – PAL3O (coed)
Social Science (Family Studies)
and Languages
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Food and Nutrition - HFN2O1
Beginner French – FSF1O1
 French - FSF2D1
 Spanish - LWSB1 (NEW!)
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Special Education Option
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Learning Strategies – GLE2O1
Technology Options
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Communications Technology -- TGJ2O1
Construction Technology -- TCJ2O1
Design Technology -- TDJ2O1
Hairstyling and Aesthetics -- TXJ2O1
Health Care -- TPJ2O1
Hospitality and Tourism -- TFJ2O1
Transportation Technology -- TTJ2O1
Can I reach ahead?
• Presentation Skills EPS3O1
English
Family Studies
Geography
• Understanding Fashion HNC3C1
• Working with Infants/Young Children HPW3C
• Geography of Food CGD3M
• Travel and Tourism CGG3O1
Making your choices….
Think about your:
1. mark in the Grade 9 subject
**this is your foundation for the next level
2. subject teacher’s recommendation
3. work habits
4. interests - try new courses
5. compulsory courses you still need
Making an Informed Decision
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Learn about the courses….ask questions! Do
research! Participate in IPP and pre-planning
activities
Course Information Day:
Tuesday February 9th
(More details to follow)
Some Grade 10 courses are prerequisites
for Grade 11
Make sure you research this!!!!
:
Log into Career Cruising and use
your IPP
What is the Individual
Pathway Plan? (IPP)
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Located on your Career Cruising account
Helps you:
◦ Plan your courses
◦ Record Activities and Experiences throughout high
school
◦ Explore Occupations
◦ Research Post-Secondary
Destinations
Use the features of your IPP:
Explore My Interests
Click on: Matchmaker and My Skills
Summarize your
Activities and
Experiences from
Grade 9!
Revise your
Matchmaker for
ideas of
occupations that
fit your likes and
dislikes.
Use your Graduation Tracker
Click on
“Graduation
Tracker” to see
your earned
and planned
courses
(NEW
FEATURE)
View what
credits you
have earned
and still need
to complete for
your OSSD.
Choose My Courses
Use the planner for course selection:
1. Choose your
courses
2. Submit your course
selection
a) Choose your
compulsories
b) Choose three
electives
c) Choose THREE
alternatives
3. Print your
course selection
request
4. Sign your sheet
5. Hand in your
Course Request to
your homeroom
teacher by
February 16th
Career Cruising has been
known to crash the day before
course selection is due.
COMPLETE YOUR SELECTION
IN ADVANCE.
Choosing Courses
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Take 8 courses in Grade 10
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Students who choose Music will have 9 courses
when repertoire is added
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You may choose a combination of academic,
applied, locally developed and open courses
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Be sure to choose alternate courses that you
like
About Timetables and
Class Sizes…
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Number of classes in the timetable are based on
the number of students who select the course in
February
All classes have maximum numbers
 very little flexibility to move between Academic and
Applied courses once the timetable has been built
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Use course verification cycle if you
need to make a change (April)
Summer School
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Designed for students who have failed a course in
Grade 9
Students may be required to complete a
2 week course in July
OR there may be a recommendation that you
repeat the whole course
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Other courses taken at summer school must be preapproved by the Guidance Department and the
Principal
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Registration will begin in April/May – listen for
announcements
Next Steps…
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Do your research! Complete pre-course selection
planning activities
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Use the Course Information time on Tuesday, Feb 9th
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Complete your course selection and submit electronically
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Print your selection and get signed by parent/guardian
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Return your signed printout to your homeroom teacher
by:
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
Course Verification
Check your courses in April when the Course
Verification Form is given out
• This should be last chance to change
elective courses
• Levels can be changed based on semester
two results
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Course changes requests in September will only be
considered for sound educational reasons
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Select courses that are appropriate to your ability
and that you are interested in exploring further
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Select alternatives knowing that you might get the
course
Parent Information Sessions
for Course Selection
Tuesday, Feb 9th
7:00 – 8: 30 p.m.
Grade Specific Presentations
Question and Answer Period
BURNING QUESTIONS?