Planning for Grade 11 and Beyond

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Exams are over now we have to make choices for
next year???
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FEELING THE PRESSURE OF SO MANY DECISIONS????
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Relax
Invest your time and effort wisely
and pay attention
To This
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Planning for Grade 12 and BeyondFebruary, 2004

• Important Information
• for Grade 11 and 12
• about the
• COURSE SELECTION PROGRAM

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How willthe Double Cohort affect...

• YOU???

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University Applicants Continue to Increase!
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A Vital Resource
Always Available ...
Use it!
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Remember your diploma requirements....
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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 NEXT NOVEMBER!
• RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORMS TO THE GUIDANCE
  OFFICE SECETARY AFTER FORTY HOURS ARE COMPLETED.

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You must pass.

• The Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy
  Test

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Credit Requirements have Changed

• Old System
• 30 credits, 110 hours/credit
• 16 compulsory credits
• 2 credits Mathematics
• 2 credits Science
• 1 credit Canadian Geography
• 1 credit Canadian History
• 5 credits English (2 from Senior Division)
• 1 credit French as a Second Language
• 1 credit Arts
• 1 credit Physical Health Education
• 1 credit Business or Technological Studies
• 1 Credit Social Science

New System 30 credits, 110 hours/credit 18
compulsory credits 3 credits Math (at least 1
in Gr. 11 or 12) 2 credits Science 1 credit
Canadian Geography - Grade 9 Geography of
Canada 1 credit Canadian History - Grade 10
Canadian History in the 20th Century 4 credits
English (1 per grade) 1 credit French as a
second language 1 credit Arts 1 credit Health
Physical Education 1/2 credit Grade 10
Civics 1/2 credit Grade 10 Career Studies
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Additional Credits (OSS)

• Three additional credits - one from each of the
  following lists
• The Arts, Business Studies, Health Physical,
  Education
• Can World Studies, English, Social Science
  Humanities, Third Language
• Science - 11 or 12, Technological Education 9 -
  12
• Plus 12 elective credits
• Plus successful completion of the Grade 10
  Literacy Test
• Plus 40 hours of Community Service

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CONSIDERING COOP EDUCATION?

• WHAT IS IT?
• LINKS ACADEMIC STUDIES WITH WORK EXPERIENCE
• WHO CAN TAKE CO OP?
• GRADE 11, 12, 0AC
• HOW DO I APPLY?
• APPLICATION IN GUIDANCE
• DEADLINE FEBUARY 27TH
• ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
• READ YOUR HANDOUT
• CHECK THE RCI WEBSITE
• SEE MS. DUFFY

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Types of Courses in Grades 11 12

• Five streams (types) of courses may be offered.
• Streams are geared to students destinations
  after high school.
• Open courses, which are not specific to
  destinations may be offered.
• Where appropriate, transfer courses allow
  movement between different types.

Workplace
College
University/College
University
Open
For students planning to enter the workplace. (E)
To prepare students for most college programs. (C)
To prepare students for specific college and
university programs. (M)
To prepare students for university. (U)

• Not specific to a particular post-secondary
  destination.
• For all students
• Used to meet compulsoryrequirement and/or for
  personal interest
• (O)

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OSSGrade 11 12 Course Types

• Universities will accept for admission
• U courses
• M courses (some universities will only accept a
  certain of this course type)
• Colleges will accept for admission
• U courses
• M courses
• O courses

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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

• 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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CHANGING PATHWAYSTRANSFER COURSES

• 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
• 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!

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Summer School - July 2004

• 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.
• Limited offerings of Full Credit Courses will be
  offered for Grade 11 and Grade 12 Courses
  

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Summer School - July 2004

• 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.
• Limited offerings of Full Credit Courses will be
  offered for Grade 11 and Grade 12 Courses

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Destination Pathways
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Compulsory Courses
Elective Courses
Cooperative Education
Experiential Learning
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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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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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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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Strategies for the Post-Secondary Search, NOW
is the time to prepare.
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University Admissions, 2004

• Check
• INFO University Admissions Booklet
• the Ontario College Guide
• OSCA website
• Found in Guidance and the RCI Website
• Look for cut off marks, prerequisites, new
  programs offered, limited enrolment programs,
  coop programs, financial opportunities, addition
  requirements, housing.

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Marks are not always enough!

• Some programs may require
  profile sheet,
  essay, letter of intent
  supplementary application, reference letters,
  interview,
  admission
  testing, portfolio,
  audition
• Consult the Calendars for details.

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Advice on Additional Requirements

• Research schools early to see if there are extra
  requirements
• KNOW DEADLINES!
• If references are required, ask teachers LONG
  BEFORE the deadline.
• Check Samples of Supplemental Info found in
  Guidance
• Consult counsellors for help

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Scholarships Financial Aid

• The INFO Booklet
• Each universitys calendar/website
• R.C.I. OSCA Website
• Scholarship Binder in Guidance
• Complete R.C.I. Scholarship Application
• OSAP

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Why Consider Community College?

• offer a wide variety of programs from certificate
  to diploma/joint degrees
• focus on practical education -- towards a
  specific career
• highly experienced faculty
• innovative new programs quickly develop
• co-op (paid!) and apprenticeship opportunities
• excellent employment placement rate
• becoming a stop on the educational journey --
  either before or after university
• close to home
• cheaper

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Why Consider Community College?

• offer a wide variety of programs from certificate
  to diploma/joint degrees
• focus on practical education -- towards a
  specific career
• highly experienced faculty
• innovative new programs quickly develop
• co-op (paid!) and apprenticeship opportunities
• excellent employment placement rate
• becoming a stop on the educational journey --
  either before or after university
• close to home
• cheaper

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General Admission Requirements for Community
College

• High School Diploma
• admission based on popularity of program and top
  marks in grade 11 and 12 core courses --
  prerequisites differ by program chosen -- see
  College calendars.
• English Math proficiency admission test
• The Program dictates additional criteria for
  admission e.g. letters of reference, interview,
• mandatory orientation interview

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General Admission Requirements for Community
College

• High School Diploma
• admission based on popularity of program and top
  marks in grade 11 and 12 core courses --
  prerequisites differ by program chosen -- see
  College calendars.
• English Math proficiency admission test
• The Program dictates additional criteria for
  admission e.g. letters of reference, interview,
• mandatory orientation interview

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Consider Joint Programs

• offered in co-operation by both universities and
  colleges
• provide the benefits of applied knowledge through
  college and theory-based university environment

• 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
• a complete listing is available in the Guidance
  Office.

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Resources for ResearchingUniversities/College
Choices

• People resources
• Electronic resources
• Print resources
• found in the Guidance Office Library

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University College Calendars

• Calendars are not always accurate - check the
  website for up-to-date info.
• Specific to each university and college
• Specific detailed information on admission
  requirements e.g. due dates
• Description of programs and career paths
• Scholarship information
• Website, phone numbers, e-mail addresses

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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 12 -- 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!
• after Grade 10

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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!
• after Grade 10

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Selecting Courses for Grade 11 12

• Use Master Course Selection Sheet, Choices
  Booklet R.C.I. website for course descriptions,
  prerequisites and specific course codes
• Transfer circled course codes from the Master
  Course Selection Sheet to your Credit Counselling
  Summary Sheet OR check NOT RETURNING Graduates
  must still hand in their Course Selection Sheet,
  even if they are not returning next year.
• Parent signature required, if under 18
• Deadline date for option sheets- February25th
• Is it too late to change options after February
  25th? (NO, but classes fill quickly)

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The RCI Master Course Selection Sheet!
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CIRCLE YOUR CHOSEN COURSES ON THE MASTER COURSE
SELECTION SHEET

• COPY CODES TO THE CREDIT COUNSELLING SUMMARY
  SHEET

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What Will You 'Pick Up' Today?

• You will also receive tools to help you explore
  your choices
• Master Course Selection Sheet
• RCI Guide to Destination Pathways
• Personal Educational Planning Chart
• RCI University/College Calendar Preview
• Researching 2004/05 Post Secondary Programs
• Math Destinations
• Co op Information
• York U. - 2004 General Requirements (example)
• REMEMBER! BRING HANDOUTS TO YOUR HOME FORM VISIT!

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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 findings with a parent

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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.
• Get information about college programs. Dont
  limit your search to University. College programs
  can be the right fit! Look at all alternate
  programs.
• 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.
• 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 talk to RCI Grads??

• 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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A Final Suggestion .
Share this PowerPoint Presentation with friends,
parents!
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TEACHERS
Remind STUDENTS to bring the package of materials
to their scheduled visit in their home form
classes -- check that students know the date of
this visit ahead of time. Thanks.
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From the RCI Guidance and Career Education
Department