Course Selection 2018-2019 Gr. 10 AMHS

Learning Goal We are learning how to

–Find our graduation requirements –Research prerequisite courses for

our pathways after high school –Choose courses for next year and

the rest of high school

Graduation Requirements

Group 1: Englis h (including the OSSLC), French as a s econd language, clas s ical/international/Native languages , Canadian and world s tudies , Native s tudies , s ocial s ciences and humanities , guidance and career education, co-op. Group 2: French as a s econd language, the arts , bus ines s s tudies , health and phys ical education, co-op. Group 3: French as a s econd language, s cience (grade 11 or 12), computer s tudies , technological education, co-op.

Compulsory Credits (con’t)

How Course Selection Works Understanding the Steps

How Course Selection Works January • Career Cruising is open February 12-23 • Students choose courses and lock

in by February 23rd

How Course Selection Works March • YRDSB assigns a certain number of

classes to AMHS students verify their selections

April-May • Admin creates a school timetable

based on student requests

How Course Selection Works April • Summer school sign-up begins June - August • Student timetables are created • Alternative courses are inputted if

necessary

How Course Selection Works • It is very difficult to makes changes

once your timetable has been created

• Do your research and choose courses wisely!

Your Name

Progress through these options

Cooperative Education ● This program is for students going to

university, college, apprenticeship or work ● Allows students to earn grade 11 or 12

credits in a workplace setting while exploring a career of their choice

● Two co-op credits can be counted towards the compulsory groups

●Earn 2 to 4 high school credits ● Reinforces pathway and career decis ions ●Develop contacts and provides references in

your field of interes t ●Develop s kills in a profes s ional environment ● Provides experience and helps develop

valuable employability s kills ●One of the program requirements for SHSM

Benefits of Co-Op

Applying for Co-operative Education

•Choose Co-operative education course in Career Cruising

• Fill in a supplementary form by following this link: bit.ly/AMHSCO-OP

• A variety of different career options are available to explore

• Applications are completed online through Career Cruis ing.

Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM)@ AMHS

: Arts and Culture

Business Health and Wellness

Transportation

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

• Develop specialized knowledge and skills

• Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training

• Participate in extension activities

SHSM Recognition

Apply on Career Cruising

Dual Credit Courses ● Allow you to take college courses

that count both toward your high school diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or apprenticeship certification

Dual Credit College Partners With YRDSB

● Centennial College ● Fleming College ● Georgian College ● Seneca College ● George Brown

College ● Humber College

Dual Credit Course Examples ● Animal Behaviour ● Blueprint reading ● Culinary Skills ● Fashion: drawing and designing ● Introduction to marketing ● Television news broadcasting ● Web Design

Choosing Courses

Course Selection

• choos e cours es in order to keep all your options open for after high s chool

• ens ure you have the appropriate prerequis ites

After Researching

Alternate Courses You must choose Alternate courses: ◦ Choos e thes e in the s ame way you choos e the

Elective cours es

◦ Your Alternates WILL be us ed if your Elective cours es do not work in your timetable –

CHOOSE WISELY!!!

Grade 11 Compulsory Courses • English

– Workplace, College, University • Math

– Workplace, College, College/University, University

Grade 11 Electives • Art: Visual art, Photography, Media Arts • Music: Strings, Guitar, Vocal, Band, Musical Theatre • Business: Accounting, Marketing • Canadian/World Studies: Law, Native Studies, World

Religions, World History • Computer Studies: Computer Programming • Co-op & SHSM • Drama: Dramatic Arts, Dance (Gr.10) • English: Media Studies • Languages: Core French, Open Level French

Grade 11 Electives • Physical Education: Healthy Active Living, Fitness • Science: Biology (College, University), Chemistry (University),

Physics (University) • Social Science: Introduction to Family Studies, Fashion, SAP

(Intro to Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology), Working with Children, Human Development through Lifespan, Philosophy, World Religions, Psychology

• Tech: Transportation, Technological Design, Hospitality & Tourism, Health & Personal Services Grade 11s must meet with a counsellor before choosing a grade 12 course.

Grade 12 Compulsory Courses • English

– Workplace, College, University Note: Many post-secondary programs require at least one Gr. 12 math course

The blue circle will give you additional

information about the cours e

The red circle prevents you from s ubmitting cours e s election; vis it the guidance office

Red and Blue Circles

Spare Policy • No spares for any student in Gr. 11, even if

you take a summer school course • Students with fewer than 24 credits

completed MAY NOT have a spare in their timetable

“Summer School” Box ● On the planner there is a box labelled

“Summer School” ● Use this if you PLAN on taking a course at

summer school or private school. But remember, ○ YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR SUMMER SCHOOL

● You will still need to register in April/May

Summer School

Submitting Your Course Selection

Click the “SUBMIT” button to

submit the courses

Print your selections & have them signed by

your parent or guardian

Hand in to your

homeroom teacher

DEADLINE: Feb 23, 2018

Finalizing Course Selection • Beginning February 12th, you may click

“submit” for your course selection • Print “Sign-off sheet” for parent/guardian

and return to your homeroom teacher • Course selections must be submitted,

signed by parents, and given to homeroom teachers by February 23rd

Demo https://www2.careercruising.com/defa

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