St. Mary Catholic

Secondary School

Grade 10 going into Grade 11

Course Selection Workshop

2020-2021

Course Option PackagesCover Page (with all your reminders!)

myBlueprint Course Guide

Step by Step Instructions

Course Offerings List

Choosing the Right Math (Gr 9 & 10 only)

Pathways Booklet (Gr 9 & 10 only)

grad requirements, program opportunities

Introduction

Choosing courses – consider post-secondary plans/past performance (see Post-Secondary Resources at stmary.dcdsb.ca)

Full disclosure

Remedial Summer School – 35% required Registration begins in May for Semester 1 courses

Accelerated Summer School – full month, in-class & elearning courses

Graduation Requirements

30 Credits (18 Compulsory) – see your

guidance counsellor or your high school

planner for your personal “graduation

requirements” summary

OSSLT – usually late March

40 hours of Community Service

Course Types

Most change in Grade 11 - based on post-secondary destinations

Applied (P) is NOW College (C)

Academic (D) is NOW University (U)

Locally Developed (L) is NOW Workplace (E)

Open (O)

Mixed U/C (M)

Course Selections

8 courses + 1 alternate.

English, Religion & Math Required in Gr. 11

FIF3UF required for French Immersion

Some courses count as 2 credits ( co-op 2/4

credits)

Choosing the right math: MBF3C1, MCF3M1,

MCR3U1, MEL3E1 (see pamphlet)

Religion – HRF3O1 vs HRT3M1

Excellent marks? – may consider taking

a grade 12 course

Course Selections

French Immersion

Compulsory Courses:

French – FIF3UF

Religion – HRT3MF

Selecting Course for Grade 11

Explanation of process

Online course calendar

Start your Research (use post-secondary

resources), choose wisely

Don’t have internet access or printer?

Grade 11 Students

MUST

choose NBE3U/C/E

as their Gr 11

Core English credit!

College/Apprenticeship

Bound Students

What types of course are required?

Minimum requirements for admission

Additional requirements: portfolio, testing,

volunteer/work experience, questionnaire, etc…

Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca – College

www.apprenticesearch.com – apprenticeship

Plus see other websites noted in your handout

University Bound Students Minimum requirements

Do I need math at U or M level?

Minimum mark requirements

Ex. of specific requirements (Social Science vsEngineering program)

Additional Information/supplemental applications sometimes required

Visit www.ouinfo.ca for more information on university programs and requirements

Navigating Your Future - Pathways

for Student SuccessContains Additional Programs for Student Success

including:

Co-op

-experiential learning

-2 or 4 credits (COP2/4O)

-application is required at Course

Option Collection

-students are mature and capable

of representing St. Mary in a place

of employment

Retreat Leadership GPP3O2 (application req’d)

Navigating Your Future – Pathways

for Student Success

SHSM – 4 SHSM programs at St. Mary -learn more/express interest on Career Cruising or submit application to teacher lead

-great opportunity to enrich high school experience

-gain knowledge and skills in a particular pathway sector

Navigating Your Future –

Pathways for Student Success

Dual Credit Programs-earn a high school credit and college creditat the same time

-students should consistently earn strong (level 3+) marks in C level courses

Alternative Programs

eLearning – good for independent, self-directed learners (registration form req’d)

NEW COURSES FOR 2020-2021

FIF3UF – French Immersion

LWSBD1 – Spanish (Gr 10 & 11 students)

NBE3U/3C/3E – English: Aboriginal Voices

NBE3UA – English: Aboriginal Voices

(Advanced Placement)

Proposed Dual Credit Course:

(in partnership with Durham College)

THJ3MD – Green Industries

View Course List for many other options!

Course Options are due on:

Thursday, Feb 27th

Student Activity Fee of $75

-Proof of payment/Cash On-Line receipt

Course Request Sign Off Sheet (signed by parent/guardian)

Coop Application (Gr 11 and 12 students only)

You will be called down by GRADE, by ALPHA.

Remember to bring the following with you:

Reminders:

Not Returning? - Must indicate on-line and in print

Q & A – Week of Feb 10th during all lunches - feel free to drop by and visit us!

All Course Selection items were distributed in Homeroom