Agenda
Career Planning
Useful Websites
FAQs
Panel
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Enrichment, Advanced
Placement & SHSM
French Immersion
Math Pathways
Q & A

Graduation Requirements
18 COMPULORY CREDITS
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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 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

Graduation Requirements
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 a classical/international language , or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance education, or cooperative education
1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies or French as a second language, or cooperative education
1 additional credit in science (Gr.11or 12), or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies or cooperative education
In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete:
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12 optional credits
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40 hours of community involvement activities the provincial literacy requirement in Grade 10

Volunteer Experience
40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/124a.html
“The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities.”
Ontario Ministry of Education
 HELP YOUR NEIGHBOURS
 HELP YOUR COMMUNITY
 HELP YOUR SCHOOL AND/OR OTHER SCHOOLS

Career Planning

Where Do I Look?
FIND YOUR CAREER: www.careercruising.com
Username: Nepean
Password: Knights
Career Cruising is designed to help your students plan their future. With exceptional assessment tools, detailed occupation profiles and comprehensive postsecondary education information, students move seamlessly through the career exploration and planning process.
Each student has an individualized portfolio where they can save assessments and build their resume!

Where Do I Look?
FIND YOUR UNIVERSITY: www.electronicinfo.ca
E-Info compiles information on all Ontario Universities. It provides information on programs, residences, scholarships and more!
When you click on the “ Areas of Study Chart ” you can choose your desired schools and program choices and COMPARE them!

Where Do I Look?
FIND YOUR COLLEGE: www.ontariocolleges.ca
Find out more about each of Ontario’s 28 public colleges and where their campuses are located. Search from thousands of programs to find the ones that are right for you!

Where Do I Look?
FIND YOUR TRADE: www.tradeability.ca
Depending on you - the type of person you are, your life-long goals, and the type of contribution you want to make, becoming a person in a skilled trade can be the gateway to a fulfilling life.
“Tradeability” is a single point of access for information on the skilled trades.

Where Do I Look?
FIND YOUR WORKPLACE: www.ottawa.johnhoward.ca/jhoyerc.html
For those Students wishing to enter directly into the Workforce after High School
Graduation, The Ottawa Youth Employment Resource Centre is an Excellent Resource.
 Resource room open to the public (of all ages) with 11 computers.
 Job postings, Employer Hiring Fairs, and career assessments are all available.
 Individual employment counselling for youth between 16 and 24 years of age.
 Job placement services (paid on the job training).

Where Do I Look?
FIND YOUR AWARDS: www.
nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com
Create an account and find information on thousands of scholarships, grants and cash awards – all in one place, and always up to date.

Where Do I Look?
DEVELOP SELF AWARENESS: JVIS in Grade 11
It provides a detailed snapshot of your interests and how they relate to the world of study and work. It will focus your search for professional and academic satisfaction.
Grade 11 students are given the opportunity to complete the JVIS.

Where Do I Look?
FIND A FUTURE JOB: www.jobfutures.ca
Completing this quiz assists you in determining your areas of interest by helping you identify the degree to which you enjoy working with data/information, people or things; provides you with lists of occupations that match your results and enables you to explore Job Futures to obtain information about those occupations that interest you.

Resources…
WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION www.careercruising.com
username: nepean, password: knights http://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com
www.jobfutures.ca
www.onwin.ca
www.osca.ca
www.canlearn.ca
WEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERS www.edu.gov.on.ca/skills.html
www.tradeability.ca
www.careersintrades.ca
www.apprenticetrades.ca
www.promotingskilledtrades.com
COLLEGE www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.gotocollege.ca
UNIVERSITY www.electronicinfo.ca
www.degreesindemand.ca
www.oncampus.macleans.ca/education/ rankings www.schoolfinder.com
SCHOLARSHIPS www.studentawards.com
www.canlearn.ca
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.electronicinfo.ca
www.millenniumscholarships.ca

FAQ’S
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If I drop math after grade 11, can I still go to university? Do I need 90’s to get into university?
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Yes, if you drop math after grade 11 you can still go to university. No, you do not need 90’s to get into university.
Post-secondary program requirements vary between institutions……research will be required, meet with your counsellor!
If I change my mind, can I switch my courses after the semester begins?
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No guarantees! It’s very difficult because space is limited due to class size restrictions. Requests can be made during the first few days of the semester.
Can I change my schedule to get a different teacher or be with my friends?
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No

FAQ’S
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What happens if I fail a class?
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If you fail a class you have the following options: Teacher recommended Credit
Recovery, E-learning Courses, Night School, or Summer School.
Where can I get a tutor?
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Come to Student Services. We have a list of available tutors.
Where can I get my community service hours?
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A list of approved activities is listed at www.ocdsb.ca. If an activity is not on the list, the student must obtain our principal’s permission for it to count. The community service hours must occur outside of normal instructional time.
Come to Student Services and check our “Volunteer Hours” board for ideas.
I’m struggling with a private issue, where can I get help?
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You can talk with a Guidance Counsellor or Social Worker in Student Services regarding any issue. This is a confidential space, unless yourself or someone else is in danger of harm.

FAQ’S
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If I get a really bad mark or fail a class, can I remove it from my transcript later?
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No. You would have to get permission to drop the course before the last drop date
(five days after the midterm)….otherwise it remains on your official transcript of courses (full disclosure).
What happens if I’m put on a waiting list for a class?
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Our policy is first come, first serve. When, and if, the spot opens up a counsellor will contact you to make the timetable change.
What happens to my IEP when I go to University or College?
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Your IEP will follow you throughout your University or College career. Institutions will require a recent Psycho-educational Assessment (within 4-5 years). Every post-secondary institution has a Centre for Students with Disabilities to help.
Contact them directly to ensure that your required services will be in place.
If I go away for a semester on exchange, will I be behind in my credits?
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Not necessarily. It’s a good idea to take a reach ahead summer school course to make up the difference.

FAQ’S
 Student Presentations:
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Enrichment
Math

Enrichment
Nepean High School provides enriching opportunities for all students to develop passion and commitment.
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 curricular activities extracurricular activities participation in enriching experiences develops a life-long mindset and drive to excel
•Drama: Children’s Theatre, Cappies, Musicals
•Clubs and Volunteering
•Music Ensembles
•Math, Science, and French Contests
•Athletic Teams
•Enrichment at Universities
•International Field Trips
•Integrated Courses
•Knightwatch Newspaper and Yearbook
•Co-operative Education
•Hosting International Students and Teachers
•Participation in International Research

Enrichment
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 same curriculum, same final exam as academic course move quicker through the curriculum this is for exceptional students with a keen interest in a particular subject
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Students considering an
Enriched course must have strength in the chosen subject area(s) and may be required to complete a challenge test. work is different, not more homework teacher adds activities which enhance instruction theoretical with greater depth of coverage
Placement based on achievement and merit

Enrichment
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 Grade 10 Leadership Development
 Grade 11 Leadership Development
 Grade 12 Leadership: Theory and
Practice in Recreation and Community
Leadership
Placement based on application and merit

Enrichment
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 E-Learning
 Runs as a semestered course
 ILC Independent Learning Courses
 Runs independent of school year but should be completed in six months. Cost Is $250.00
Independent
Placement
Senior students demonstrating good independent work habits

Enrichment

Enrichment
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Started in 2004-2005
Students may take courses in grades 11 and 12 to prepare for AP exams in:
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English
European History
French Language
Physics
Placement based on:
Achievement
Merit
PSAT

Enrichment
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Students takes AP courses in grades 11 and 12 that include additional course material to prepare them for the AP exam, usually written in May of the grade 12 year.
AP exams test material that has similarities with first year university courses.
Students who excel in grades 9 and 10 who are looking for a challenge may consider selecting AP courses in grade 11.
Students are advised to complete the PSAT test in their grade 10 year which gives an indication of potential success in AP exams.
Following the mid-term report in April, counsellors will review student achievement and PSAT scores to identify AP course participants.

Enrichment
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AP?
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Enrichment & Challenge
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Enhancement of Individual Strengths
3. Active learners
4. A step ahead at University
5. Advanced Placement/Credit/increased options at University
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Admissions Process
OUAC Application form:
HAVE YOU ALREADY WRITTEN OR DO YOU INTEND TO
WRITE AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM BY JUNE
OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR?
AP courses are recognized by 90% of post secondary institutions in North America
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International Recognition
AP courses are recognized in over 600 universities in 45 countries around the world.

Enrichment
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Preliminary SAT – is a test written in October when students are in grade 10.
Evaluates students ’ skills in Critical Reading,
Mathematics and Writing.
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Gives students an extensive report and access to a personalised easy to use online planning kit
Allows us to determine students’ AP Potential

French
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French Immersion Certificate
Nepean students who pursue French Immersion certification are expected to take at least 10 Immersion courses between grades 9 – 12
 Four compulsory French Language courses
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Six other courses taught in French including:
 Science
 Social Science
 Humanities
Nepean’s Immersion program is exceptionally strong, and a number of our students also write the AP French exam at the grade 11 or 12 level, participate in the Board wide «Concours d’art oratoire» and the
«Concours de français» which is jointly sponsored by the University of
Ottawa and Carleton University.
 A certificate in Extended French may also be granted if the student has successfully completed the sequence of four French language courses and three other courses taught in French.

French

French and other languages
Core French -
9
10
FSF1P
FSF2P
11
12
FSF3O
FSF4O
FSF1D
FSF2D
FSF3U
FSF4U (R)
FSF1DE
FSF2DE
SPANISH Program usually begins in Grade 10
 LWSBD: Academic
 LWSCU: University Preparation
 LWSDU: University Preparation
LATIN Program usually begins in Grade 10
 LVLAD: Academic
 LVLBU University Preparation

9
Math
Academic
Enriched
MPM1DE
Pathways (Math)
Academic
MPM1D
Academic
MPM2D
10
Academic
Enriched
MPM2DE
11
12
Pre – AP
Functions
MCR3U7
AP - Advanced
Functions
MHF4UR
AP Calculus and Vectors
MCV4UR
Functions
MCR3U
Advanced
Functions
MHF4U
Calculus and
Vectors
MCV4U
Applied
MFM1P
Applied
MFM2P
Essential
MAT1L
Essential
MAT2L
Function
Applications
MCF3M
Math for
College
Technology
MCT4C
Math of Data
Management
MDM4U
Foundations for
College Math
MBF3C
Foundations for
College Math
MAP4C
Math for Work and Everyday
Life
MEL3E
Work and
Everyday Life
MEL4E

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10
11
Math
Academic or
Enriched
MPM1D
Academic or
Enriched
MPM2D
Functions
MCR3U or AP
University Destinations Math Recommendations
Academic
MPM1D
Academic
MPM2D
Function
Applications
MCF3M
Academic
MPM1D
Academic
MPM2D
Function
Applications
MCF3M
12 Advanced
Functions or AP
MHF4U
Calculus and
Vectors or AP
MCV4U
B. Eng.
B.Sc.
B.Com.
B.A.
Math of Data
Management
MDM4U
B.A.
Social
Sciences /
Humanities
B.A.
Humanities

9
10
11
12
Math
University Destinations Math Recommendations:
Engineering, Sciences, and Business
Advanced
Functions
MHF4U
Calculus and
Vectors or AP
MCV4U
B.Eng
B.Sc
B.Com.
Academic or
Enriched
MPM1D
Academic or
Enriched
MPM2D
Function
Applications
MCF3M
Functions
MCR3U
But what if a student is finding abstract math challenging?
More concrete introduction to functions

9
10
Math
College Destinations (Math)
Academic
MPM1D
Academic
MPM2D
Applied
MFM1P
Applied
MFM2P
Essential
MAT1L
Essential
MAT2L
11
12 Math for
College
Technology
MCT4C
Foundations for
College Math
MBF3C
Foundations for
College Math
MAP4C
Everyday Math
MEL3E
Engineering
Technologist
Business
Administration
Youth Worker

Math gr. 9
Academic
Enriched
MPM1DE
Academic
MPM1D
+ 75%
+ 70% gr.10
+ 80%
Academic
Enriched
MPM2DE
Academic
MPM2D
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Applied
MDM1P
Applied
MDM2P
Essential
MAT1L
Essential
MAT2L

Math
10  11 gr.10
Academic
Enriched
MPM2DE
Academic
MPM2D
Applied
MDM2P
+ 75% gr.11
+ 75%
Pre – AP
Functions
MCR3Ur
+ 80%
+ 70%
Function
Applications
MCF3M
Foundations for College
Math
MBF3C
Functions
MCR3U
Data
Management
MDM4U
Essential
MAT2L
Math for
Everyday
Life
MEL3E

Math
11  12 gr.11
Pre – AP
Functions
MCR3Ur
Functions
MCR3U
Function
Applications
MCF3M
+ 75%
+ 75% gr.12
AP Calculus
MHF4Ur
MCV4Ur
+ 80%
Advanced
Functions
MHF4U
Calculus and
Vectors
MCV4U
Math of Data
Management
MDM4U
Foundations for
College Math
MBF3C
Math for
Everyday Life
MEL3E
Foundations for College
Math
MAP4C
Work and
Everyday Life
MEL4E