Planning for Grade 11 and Beyond February, 2004

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Planning for Grade 11 and BeyondFebruary, 2004

• Important information
• for Grade 10 Students about
• COURSE SELECTION

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A Vital Resource
Always Available ...
Use it!
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ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA

• 30 credits (110 hours each)
• 18 compulsory subjects
• 12 options or electives
• 40 hrs. community involvement
• Pass the Grade 10 Literacy Test

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ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA

• 30 credits
• 18 compulsory subjects
• 12 options or electives
• 40 hrs. community involvement
• Pass the Grade 10 Literacy Test

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Compulsory Credits(Part 1)

• 4 English - one credit per grade
• 1 French as a second language
• 3 Mathematics - at least one in Grade 11 or 12
• 2 Science
• 1 Canadian History
• 1 Canadian Geography
• 1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama or Dance)
• 1 Health and Physical Education
• Civics and Career Studies (0.50 Civics, 0.50
  Career Studies)

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Compulsory Credits(Part 1)

• 4 English - one compulsory English credit per
  grade
• 1 French as a second language
• 3 Mathematics - at least one in Grade 11 or 12
• 2 Science
• 1 Canadian History
• 1 Canadian Geography
• 1 Arts (Visual, Music, Drama or Dance)
• 1 Health and Physical Education
• Civics and Career Studies (0.50 Civics, 0.50
  Career Studies)

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Full Disclosure of your Transcript

• Whats a Transcript ?
• All grade 11, 12 (and OAC) course marks and
  attempts will be shown on the students
  transcript of high school marks
• all dropped courses and failed courses will be
  included
• Your transcript of marks is used for admission to
  university and college.

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Community Involvement

• 40 hours
• Do It Now!
• DEADLINE APRIL 15TH OF YOUR GRADUATING YEAR

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RCICommunity Involvement Strategies

• CHECK THE RCI WEBSITE
• PICK UP YOUR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FORM(S) IN
  GUIDANCE
• CHECK THE BINDER IN GUIDANCE AND BULLETIN BOARD
  FOR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
• GO TO THE RCI VOLUNTEER FAIR THIS SPRING.
• RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORMS TO THE GUIDANCE
  OFFICE SECETARY AFTER FORTY HOURS ARE COMPLETED.

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Grade 11 12 Course Types

• University preparation courses
• e.g. ENG3U
• College preparation courses
• e.g. MBF3C
• University/College (Mixed) courses
• e.g. CLU3M
• Open courses
• e.g. CGG3O (MINIMUM NUMBER ACCEPTED)

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CHANGING PATHWAYSTRANSFER COURSES AFTER 10

• change from one destination stream to another
  after Gr.10
• provide the knowledge and skills required to
  bridge the gap between two courses of different
  types in a subject

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Grade 10
Grade 9
Grade 11
Grade 12
Academic
University
University
Academic
Applied
Applied
College
College
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CHANGING PATHWAYSTRANSFER COURSES AFTER 10

• Transfer courses are required (not just
  recommended) for changing streams after Grade 10
• ¼ or ½ credit courses, depending on the amount of
  material required to bridge the gap
• available in summer school - must register in
  Guidance in the Spring.
• If the gap between the two streams is too great,
  students will have to go back and take the entire
  prerequisite course -- see RCI Recommendations!
• See Mr. Robb if you are considering a transfer.

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Summer School - July 2004

• There will be no FULL CREDIT courses for Grades 9
  OR 10.
• Limited Full Credit Courses will be offered for
  Grade 11 and Grade 12.
• Remedial (repeat) summer school credits offered
  for core subjects, grades 9 - 12
• You may take remedial summer school if your mark
  is between 35-49 with regular attendance
  completion of the Final exam.

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Summer School - July 2003

• There will be no FULL CREDIT courses for Grades 9
  or 10.
• Limited Full Credit Courses will be offered for
  Grade 11 and Grade 12.
• Remedial (repeat) summer school credits offered
  for core subjects, grades 9 - 11
• You may take remedial summer school if your mark
  is between 35-49 with regular attendance
  completion of the Final exam.

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The RCI Master Course Selection Sheet!
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Making Your Choices for Grade 11

• Compulsories
• English
• Mathematics
• Functions
• Functions Relations
• Workplace
• One of English, Social Science or Canadian World
  Studies
• One of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or
  Technology (Computers)
• One of Phys Ed, Business Studies or the Arts

• Electives
• Any subject for which you have the prerequisite
• Look at University prerequisites 2004
  Destination Pathways
• Follow your interests and strengths -- try
  something new!?
• Talk to teachers, peers and guidance counsellors
  -- find complete descriptions on the RCI Website.
• COOP Education

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CONSIDERING COOP EDUCATION?

• WHAT IS IT?
• LINKS ACADEMIC STUDIES WITH WORK EXPERIENCE
• WHO CAN TAKE CO OP?
• GRADE 11 is the KEY year to take it but you can
  take it in Grades 12
• 2 and 4 credit options next year!
• HOW DO I APPLY?
• PICK UP APPLICATION IN GUIDANCE
• DEADLINE IS FEBUARY 28TH
• ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
• CHECK THE RCI WEBSITE YOUR HANDOUT
• SEE MS. DUFFY

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Destination Pathways
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Understanding the Courses Needed for College
University

• Universities will accept for admission
• 6 U or M courses
• CHECK PREREQUISITES
• Colleges will accept for admission
• C, M or U courses
• O courses
• CHECK PREREQUISITES

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CONSIDER ALL OPPORTUNITIES

• Consider a range of opportunities
• Apprenticeship / College / University / Work
• Or combine any of the above!
• Consider a variety of pathways
• High school gt University gt College
• High school gt College gt University
• High school gt Apprenticeship gt College
• High school gt Work gt College
• High school gt Work gt University

Link on the Guidance web site
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Traditional Pathways for Universities
1. Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (DEGREES)
2. Business Related Programs (DEGREES)
3. Life Sciences Programs (DEGREES)
4. Engineering or Physical Sciences (DEGREES)
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Traditional Pathways for Colleges
1. Non-Technical (General Arts, Early Childhood
Ed.)
2. Business Related Programs (Marketing,
Accounting)
3. Science or Health (Massage Therapy, Paramedic)
4. Technical (Computer Systems, Automotive
Technician)
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Non-traditional Pathways
1. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS - CONSECUTIVE
2. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS - CONCURRENT
3. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS- DEGREE COMPLETION
4. UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PROGRAMS - JOINT
(INTEGRATED)
5. COLLEGES PROGRAMS - APPLIED DEGREES
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Alternative Exit Plans
1. APPRENTICESHIPS
2. WORK
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METHOD OF STUDY
TRADITIONAL METHOD (FULL TERM SCHOOL)
COOP (EXPAND HIGH SCHOOL TO 41/2 OR 5 YEAR
PROGRAM)
DISTANCE LEARNING
FINISH IN A SEMESTERED SCHOOL AND ENTER
UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE IN FEBRUARY.
COMPRESS PROGRAM TO GRADUATE QUICKER
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Marks are not always enough!Look ahead..Dont
wait until Grade 12!

• Some programs may require
• essay on why you want that program
• a supplementary (additional) application
• reference letters
• interview
• admission testing
• portfolio, extra curricular activities
• audition
• Consult Programs for details. BE PREPARED!!!

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Why Consider Community College?

• -offers a wide variety of programs from
  certificate to diploma/applied degrees/joint
  degrees
• offers many unique programs NOT offered in
  University
• can apply with College or Mixed
  (University/College) Type courses..
• provides students with a more practical
  learning experience
• co-op and apprenticeship opportunities
• excellent employment placement rate
• Admission look at more than marks
• cheaper , shorter program than
  University
• consider college a stop on your educational
  journey -- either before or after university
• creatively combine the university and college .

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What are Joint Programs?

• Examples of Joint Programs
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from
  Ryerson Centennial, George Brown.
• Seneca _at_ Yorku -- a wide variety of computer
  technology-based programs offered

• universities and colleges offer a program
  together
• program provides applied knowledge found in
  college and theory-based academics found in
  university
• there is usually a coop piece to the program
• obtain a degree diploma at the same time

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Resources for ResearchingUniversities/College
Programs

• People resources
• Electronic resources
• Print resources
• found in the Guidance, Bulletin Boards website.

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How Do You Decide??

• Look at interests, goals, grades, whats
  important to you..
• Plan your courses backwards, from post secondary
  prerequisites down to grade 11 -- use your
  Personal Educational Planning Chart
• Know what prerequisites (especially Math and
  English) are needed to keep the doors open to
  your destination pathway
• Stay informed -- work in progress as colleges
  and universities release details
• Allow for flexibility -- have a backup plan!

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How Do You Decide??

• Look at interests, goals, grades, whats
  important to you..
• Plan your courses backwards, from post secondary
  prerequisites down to grade 11 -- use your
  Personal Educational Planning Chart
• Know what prerequisites (especially Math and
  English) are needed to keep the doors open to
  your destination pathway
• Stay informed -- work in progress as colleges
  and universities release details
• Allow for flexibility -- have a backup plan!

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Compulsory Courses
Elective Courses
Cooperative Education
Experiential Learning
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FOCUS ON A CAREER GROUP NOT ONE JOB OR ONE
CAREERCheck your handouts!

• What courses interest you?
• What career pathways interest you?
• How do you make sure your course selections lead
  to your chosen career pathways?
• Now lets explore the main pathways.

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UniversityArts/Humanities/Social
SciencesCollege Non-Technical General Arts,
Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education
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University Business Related ProgramsCollege
Business Related Programs, ie. Marketing,
Accounting
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University Life Sciences ProgramsCollege
Science or Health Programs ie. Massage Therapy,
Paramedic
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University Engineering or Physical
SciencesCollege Technical ie. Automotive
Tech., Computer Systems, Electronics
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5. APPRENTICESHIP
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Post SecondaryAdmissions, 2004and Beyond.

• Check RCI web site for university and college
  admissions requirements for OSS diploma -
• There is a special section that applies to those
  students graduating in 2004 and beyond.
• Use the Career Cruising website to look at career
  descriptions, groupings, programs available
  their prerequisites,
• Use personal planner and work backwards to Grade
  11
• (Post Secondary prerequisites - Grade 12 - Grade
  11)
• KEY IS PICKING THE CORRECT TYPES FOR ENGLISH,
  MATH SCIENCE

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How willthe Double Cohort affect...

• YOU???

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What do YOU Need to Do Now?

• Read over the materials, check the R.C.I. Website
• Prepare for your class visit, explore the
  Destination Pathways
• Remember to bring your questions and materials to
  your class visit
• Talk to your teachers visit with subject
  departments
• Talk to friends, older siblings
• Share and discuss findings with a parent

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What do YOU Need to Do Now?

• Read over the materials, check the R.C.I. Website
• Prepare for your class visit, explore the
  Destination Pathways
• Remember to bring your questions and materials to
  your class visit
• Talk to your teachers visit with subject
  departments
• Talk to friends, older siblings
• Share and discuss handouts and PowerPoint with a
  parent

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TIPS TO REMEMBER.

• Start your research early!
• Balance dreams with reality
• Be your own advocate
• Have a flexible plan
• Stay current, anticipate your next move
• Have back-up plans

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What Will You 'Pick Up' Today?

• Your Grade 10 Option Selection Package which
  includes
• Grade 10 Master Course Selection Sheet
• Your Personal Option Sheet
• Guide to Destination Pathways
• Your Educational Planning Chart
• Math courses and Destinations
• York U. - 2004 General Requirements (example)
• TDSB Choices book
• Cooperative Education Handout

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Tips from our Graduating Students

• Tell them that the universities look at all
  grade 11 and 12 marks that the colleges look at
  all high school marks.
• Start teaching students about university
  requirements in grade 10 or sooner so that they
  choose the right courses.
• Get information about college programs. Dont
  limit your search to University. College programs
  can be the right fit!
• Plan your choices and your future, before it
  comes time to make the decisions.

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Tips from our Graduating Students

• Tell them that the universities look at all
  grade 11 and 12 marks that the colleges look at
  all high school marks.
• Start teaching students about university
  requirements in grade 10 or sooner so that they
  choose the right courses.
• Get information about college programs. Dont
  limit your search to University. College programs
  can be the right fit!
• Plan your choices and your future, before it
  comes time to make the decisions.

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Want to find out more??

• Visit the RCI Website
• Guidance
• Alumni

E-mail former RCI students and find out more
about their post-secondary programs and experience
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Final Suggestions .
Share this PowerPoint Presentation with your
parents! Check the Bulletin Boards Email us from
the RCI Website
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OPTION SELECTIONINFORMATION NIGHT630 TO
900THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26TH,BRING PARENTS,
FRIENDS..
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Oh yeah, don't forget .....
You must choose 8 courses.
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TEACHERS
Make sure STUDENTS bring these materials to their
Career Studies/Civics classes visited in the near
future -- check your schedule to be ready.
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From the RCI Guidance and Career Education
Department