Abbey Park High School

Course Selection ProcessParent Information Evening 2010

All Grade 10 students will study

• English (Applied or Academic)

• Math (Applied or Academic)

• Science (Applied or Academic)

• Canadian History (Applied or Academic) • Civics .5 credit (Open, can be done on line)

• Career Studies .5 credit (Open, can be done on line)

• Plus 3 elective courses

All Grade 11 students will study

• English: Essential, College, or University level

• Math: Essential - Work for Everyday Life College – Foundations for College Math M- Apprenticeships/College/University

U- Pre-requisite for university level grade 12 courses

• Plus 6 Electives courses: - depending on career pathway, interests, skills, talents, &

enjoyment.

All Grade 12 students will study:

• English: Essential, College, or University level– All universities & college degree programs require ENG 4U,

– College diploma programs & apprenticeships require 4C or 4U.

• Plus 5 or more Electives depending on career pathway, interest, skills, talents, & enjoyment.

High School Compulsory CreditsTotal 30 credits

• 4 English credits – gr. 9, 10, 11, 12

• 3 Math credits – usually gr. 9, 10, 11

• 2 Science credits, usually this is 9 & 10.

• 1 Canadian Geography – grade 9

• 1 Canadian History – grade 10

• Careers & Civics – grade 10, you can take this online

Compulsory Credits

• 1 Arts credit in Gr. 9 or 10. You must have an Arts course in 9 or 10 to take one in gr. 11

If you fail an Arts in grade 9 you may select a different Arts course

• 1 French credit in 9, you must pass 9 to take 10 • 1 Physical Education credit in high school. If you

fail Phys. Ed in grade 9 you may select it again at another grade level

Group Requirements

• Group 1:

1 credit from the following

– English, - 5th course

– Language -2nd course

– Social Sciences

– Humanities (Family Studies)

– Guidance (Leadership, Learning Strategies)

– Co-operative Education

• Group 2– Phys. Ed. 2nd course

– Arts, 2nd course

– Business

– Co-operative Education

• Group 3

- Technology (TTI gr. 9)

- Science (11, 12)

- Co-operative Education

Subject Promotion

• You may NOT move forward in a compulsory credit until you pass that grade

• Summer/Night School is available to redo a course, improve a grade or reach ahead.

• You can retake the course in semester 1 in the next grade year. This puts you behind graduation requirements of 30 credits.

Selecting the Most Appropriate Level: Applied or Academic (9 & 10) College or University (11 & 12)

• To continue in the academic level a mark over 70% is recommended for future success

• You may upgrade a mark at summer school.

Gr. 9 – 11: 2 weeks if you have over 40%

Gr. 12: no upgrade, must retake entire course

Selecting the Most Appropriate Level: Applied or Academic?

Applied leads directly to:• Work• Apprenticeships• College diploma

programs

Academic leads directly to: • Work, apprenticeships,

college diploma programs

• College degree programs• University programs

How to Switch Levels!

Gr. 9 & 10 - From Applied to Academic

• 4 week course at summer school gr. 9

• Take applied then take academic at the same grade level

Gr. 11 - From College to University level

• Take college level, then take the university level

• In Math: take MCT4C1

Select courses for your career path!• All university & college degree programs

require 6 grade 12 U or M level courses. Co-op is not a U or M level.

• College diploma courses require college or university level courses. Co-op is looked upon favourably.

• Apprenticeships require college, or university level courses. Math is important, co-op is looked upon favourably.

Pre- requisite courses

• Most grade 12 courses require a grade 11

pre- requisite course. Read the program book

& flow chart carefully.

Reach Back!

• If you are missing any compulsory courses it is essential that at this point you select them.

• Ensure that you will have a total of 30 credits in each of the areas required. Retaking a course does not count as 2 credits.

Select Courses to give you….

The courses required for your future pathway destination

The courses required for the programs you are interested in postsecondary school

To help you become a well rounded person

Of interest to you That you enjoy That you can excel in

That open up a whole new world to you

Do not select a course to be with a friend

Do not select a course to make life easy

Electives: So many to choose from!

Visual Arts

Drama Music Instrumental Vocal (NEW)

Fashion Industry Food & Nutrition Science

Family Sociology

Accounting Business - Organizational Management

Communication in Business & Technology

French/Spanish Literature Studies Writer’s Craft

Cooperative Education

Learning Strategies

Native Studies (NEW)

Canada & World Issues

World Geography & Urban Patterns

World History

Economics Law Environ. & Resource Management (Online)

Canadian & World Politics (Online)

World Religions

Intro to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology

Exercise Science Individual & Small Group Activities

Personal Fitness

Math for Work & Everyday Life

Foundations for College Math

Math for College Technology

Data Management Advanced Functions

Calculus & Vectors

(NEW) MCVAP

Biology Chemistry Physics SPH4CO online

Earth & Space Science (Online)

Cooperative Education

Technology Electives:

Communication

Technology

Cosmetology Apprenticeship Cosmetology

Construction Cabinetmaking

Technological Design

Interior Design

Transportation

Technology Vehicle Ownership

Computer & Info. Science

Computer Engineering

Cooperative Education

Looking for Something Different? Check out these Regional

Opportunities!• Bronte Creek LINK• Canadian Forces I.T Networking• Halton Home Builders OYAP• Personal Support Worker SHSM• Gary Allan Self Reliant• International Baccalaureate• Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences- FAMS

Halton’s eLearning:• Civics & / or Careers• Music & Computers (AMM3MO)• Canadian & World Politics (CPW4UO)• Earth & Space Science (SES4UO)• Environmental & Resource Management (CGR4M0) • Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an

Electronic Age (BDV4CO)• Math for College Technology (MCT 4CO)• Philosophy: Questions & Theories

(HZT4UO)• College Physics (SPH4CO)

• You can do these as an 8th or 9th credit.

• You need to be a self directed learner & extremely comfortable on a computer.

Apprenticeships - OYAPAutomotive

Service Technician

Motor Cycle Small Engines

Landscape

Horticulturalist

Welder I.T. Technician Machinist

Tool & Die

Auto Body Chef Training Early Childhood

Carpenter Electrician Floral Design

Masonry Manufacturing Cabinet Maker

Volunteer Hours / Literacy Test

• Students should be currently working on completing 40 community service hours by the end of Grade 12

• If students do not pass the Literacy Test, we will ensure that they are enrolled in the Literacy Preparation course

Unsure what courses to Select? Seek advice from:• Teachers• Older students• Parents• Guidance Counsellors Mrs. Cole – grades 11 & 12

Ms. Throop – grades 11 & 12

Ms. Chisholm – grade 9

Mr. Maras – grade 10 & Student Success

Read the AP Program Book: refer to websites; pg. 73

Research, Research, Research!

Look at:

• myblueprint.ca (“haltonboards”- activation key)

• Apprenticeships - www.apprenticesearch.com

• Colleges - www.ocas.on.ca

• Universities - www.ouac.on.ca

• Einfo - http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/

• Ontario School Counsellors Association

- www.osca.ca

• Career Cruising – www.careercruising.com

user name – halton password – abbey

Full Disclosure!

• In grade 11 & 12 if students are not doing well in a course and do not think they can earn the credit they can drop that course before April 22, 2010

• If you drop within 4 days after midterm reports that mark will not show on the transcript.

• Dropping afterwards the mark will always show.

Full-time or Part-time students• Must select a minimum of 6 courses to be a

fulltime student and attend Abbey Park• Fulltime status is required to participate on

school teams & clubs, is often required for extended health plan coverage, some family benefits and some car insurance policies

• APHS policy is to not allow Part-Time studies

January Timelines:• Grade Assemblies: Jan. 2010• Period 1 in January: Option sheets, Courses flowchart,

Program Planners, Review program book, discuss course selections, read program book

• February: period 1 classroom visits by Guidance & Sp. Ed. staff

• Start selecting course selections for next year • Students without period 1 – come into Student Services

Online Course Selection Process

• Online Site opens: Mon. Jan. 11, 2010

• Online web site may be accessed from school or home. Website address on option sheets. Enter courses, print off verification sheet, sign it.

• Complete paper option sheet, students & parent/guardian must sign it.

• DOUBLE CHECK for accuracy

February Timelines

Period 1: Review credit history & choices with semester 2, period 1 teacher.

• By February 19, 2010: Hand in signed paper option sheet stapled to online verification sheet to semester 2, period 1 teacher.

• Students who do not have a semester 2 period 1 class, hand in to Student Services

• Feb. 19 – 26th follow-up by Guidance counsellors

Avoid long lines in August & THE DISAPPOINTMENT

• Avoid the disappointment of not being able to get into a course in September or February

• SELECT THE COURSES YOU NEED AND WANT NOW. RESEARCH WHAT YOU NEED FOR YOUR FUTURE!

Working Backwards Grade 12 Grade 11

Arts ENG4U 5 other U/M ENG3U

Business ENG4U, MHF4U,

MCV4U or MDM4U

3 other U/M courses

ENG3U, MCR3U

Science ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, 2 of SCH4U, SPH4U, SBI4U,

1 other U/M course

ENG3U, MCR3U,

SCH3U, SPH3U, SBI3U

Engineering ENG4U, MHF4U, MCF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U

1 other U/M course

ENG3U, MCR3U,

SCH3U, SPH3U,

Returning for Grade 13?

• Students are welcome to do so, about 25 – 30% do in Ontario as at Abbey Park H.S.

• Evaluate the reasons for returning

• If returning for 1 semester only, students must take a minimum of 3 credits

• If returning for the entire year, students must select a minimum of 6 credits.

If only 1 or 2 credits are required:

Consider other possibilities:

• Gary Allan High School – Self Reliant

• Summer school

• Night school

• Co-operative education

• On-Line

ANY QUESTIONS?