Course Selection

Keeping your options open!

What you need

Credit Counselling SummaryCourse Selection Planning SheetChoices 2012-2013 bookChoices at ESA pamphletYour OEN number for myblueprint.ca

High School Graduation Requirements

1. 30 credits = 18 compulsory + 12 optional

2. Successful completion of the literacy test

3. 40 hours of community service

Literacy Test

No pass = No graduation

Test is offered each spring

Literacy course is an alternate to the test

40 Hours of Community InvolvementWhat can you do? Activities for which

you don’t get paid helping at a food

bank peer tutoring teaching Sunday

school classes coaching a youth

soccer team

What can’t you do? Not a task you would

normally do (chores) or your friend’s chores

Not something you do as a leisure activity (choir practice, basketball practice)

Can’t take the place of someone who normally gets paid to do this work (McDonalds, babysitting, etc.)

“Neighbourly goodwill”

Credit Counselling Summary

Current Courses & Credit Totals

Group 1 Credit: additional credit in English or French as a second

language, or a Native language, or

Classical or an International language

or Social Sciences and the Humanities

or Canadian and World Studies

or Guidance and Career education

or Cooperative education

EMS 3O1FSF 3U1CGG 3O1CHW 3M1HSP 3M1CLU 3M1

HRT 3M1

EMS 3O1FSF 3U1

CGG 3O1CHW 3M1HSP 3M1CLU 3M1

HRT 3M1IDC 3O1

Group 3 Credit:

SBI 3U1SBI 3C1SCH 3U1SPH 3U1TGI 3M1TGP 3M1TGG 3M1TGJ 2O1

a Grade 11 or 12 Science

or Technological Studies

or Cooperative education

or Computer Studies

2 arts credits in your major in each grade

These courses will go toward the 12 optional credits and can be used to fulfill the requirements for Arts and Group 2 compulsory credits set by the Ministry of Education.

ESA Requirements

For course selection, consider…

What are your plans for after high school?

What pathway will you take? Work? Apprenticeship? College?

University?

What are the prerequisites for college or university entrance?

Start researching now!WWW.ESAINFO.CA

WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB

University and College

University College

- Largely theoretical learning - largely hands on learning

- larger classes, less teacher - smaller classes interaction- more expensive - less expensive- 3-4 years for undergraduate - 1-3 years for certificate

or degree program diploma program- www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca

Some collaborative programs are available to get both a diploma and degree.

Advice: Keep your options open

BUT

Select courses at the right level for you University = six 4U (university level) or six 4U / 4M (univ/college) Check program pre-requisites

Course Levels

C = College D = Academic E = Workplace L = Locally Developed M = College or University O = Open P = Applied U = University

Choosing Courses…

All students must take 8 courses. English

ENG3C vs. ENG3U

MathMBF3C vs. MCF3M vs. MCR3U

Math options for Grades 11 & 12

Grade 11 courses MBF3C – College MCR3U – Functions MCF3M – Functions and Applications

Grade 12 courses MDM4U – Data Management – MCF3M or MCR3U MHF4U – Advanced Functions – MCR3U MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors – MHF4U

Looking ahead…Summary of University requirements: Arts – usually no math – psychology usually

requires a math course Business – a mix – few will allow only 1 math,

usually MHF4U; most need 2 Engineering – usually 2 math (often MHF4U

and MCV4U, although MDM may be possible) Science – usually 2 math (often MHF4U and

MCV4U)

Group 3 Options

Not going into science? Choose from

SBI 3C, TGI 3M, TGG 3M, TGP 3M

Students who are planning to pursue a math/science-related program after high school should choose from

SBI 3U1, SCH 3U1, SPH 3U1

University Program SBI 3U1 SCH 3U1 SPH 3U1 MCR 3U1

Architecture Required Required

Engineering Required Required Required

Kinesiology* Required Required Recommended Required

Life Sciences Required Required Recommended Required

Physical Sciences Required Required Required

University Math & Science Program Requirements

Group 1 Options

Choice based on interest

No specific university prerequisites

Talk to teachers to get more information about the grade 11 courses

CGG 3O1 EMS 3O1

FSF 3U1CHW 3M1HSP 3M1CLU 3M1

HRT 3M1 IDC 3O1

Arts Elective Choices Film & Video ASM 3O1 & 4M1 Drama – Acting for Film ADG 3M1/4M1 Jazz Dance ATJ 3O1 Photography AWQ 3O1/4M1 & TGP 3M1 Music – Jazz AMH 3M1/4M1 Music – Repertoire Instrumental AMR 3MI/4MI

Music – Repertoire Vocal AMR 3MV/4MV Behind the Scenes IDC 3O1

Virtual School & Summer School

Must select 8 courses on your ESA course selection sheet

Full credit & remedial courses are available

Civics & Careers Coop summer school – applications

are due this month See your counsellor to register after

April

External Music Credits

Grade VII Performance +

Grade I Theory = AMX 3M1 Grade VIII Performance +

Grade II Theory = AMX 4M1

Bring in exam results to have this credit entered on your transcript.

SAT/ACT

Considering a post-secondary school in the US? You are required to do the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT.

Consider writing this in the spring of your Grade 11 year then again in the fall of Grade 12 if necessary.

Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information.

SAT Prep

Private tutoring / prep classes DIY study guides PSAT On-line support

MYBLUEPRINT COURSE SELECTION GUIDE

www.myBlueprint.ca/tdsb/

Add Courses to Official PlanAdd Courses to Official Plan

Review and Submit CoursesReview and Submit Courses

Log into myBlueprintLog into myBlueprint

Enter OEN/DOB (on first visit)Enter OEN/DOB (on first visit)

Access High School PlannerAccess High School Planner

STUDENT COURSE SELECTION STEPS

Print and Return Sign-Off SheetPrint and Return Sign-Off Sheet

VISIT: WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSB/

2 SELECT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL

1

WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TDSBVisit...

Select your school

ENTER OEN/DOB (FIRST VISIT)

Select your Grade

Enter your OEN & Date of Birth

ACCESS HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER

Click on “Plan Courses”

step

1 Click on Add <Course>

step

2 Click on the course you would like to select

step

3 Click Add Course to Plan

HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER

step

2Click “Submit” when you have selected your courses and are ready to submit

step

1Click “View Progress” to view your Graduation Status

REVIEW AND SUBMIT COURSES

step

1 Review your selections

step

2 Click Confirm and Print when you are ready to submit

Note: You will not be able to change your course selections in myBlueprint after this step. Please consult your Guidance Counsellor if you wish to make any changes after you have submitted your courses.

Note: You will not be able to change your course selections in myBlueprint after this step. Please consult your Guidance Counsellor if you wish to make any changes after you have submitted your courses.

PRINT SIGN-OFF SHEET

Congratulations! You’re done!Please print and return a signed copy of your Course SelectionSign-Off Sheet to your Counsellor or Teacher.

Congratulations! You’re done!Please print and return a signed copy of your Course SelectionSign-Off Sheet to your Counsellor or Teacher.

help@myBlueprint.ca

www.myBlueprint.ca/TDSB

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2 SELECT SECONDARY SCHOOL & CREATE ACCOUNT

1

3 ENTER OEN & DATE OF BIRTH

4 BEGIN PLANNING YOUR COURSES

CONTACT US

HAVE QUESTIONS??

Read through the Choices at ESA & Choices 2012-2013 guides.

Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor.

Visit ESA Website for guidance information and visit myblueprint.ca/tdsb to research your options.