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ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)

• 30 CREDITS (110 HOURS EACH)– 18 Compulsory Credits– 12 Optional Credits

• Meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation.

• 40 HOURS OF Community Involvement

18 COMPULSORY CREDITS4 Credits English ( 1 credit per grade)1 Credit French as a Second Language3 Credits Mathematics - at least 1 credit

at grade 11 or 122 Credits Science1 Credit Canadian History1 Credit Canadian Geography1 Credit Arts1 Credit Physical and Health Education0.5 Credit Civics0.5 Credit Career Studies

COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.)COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.)ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM:

a) Canadian and World Studiesb) English or French as a Second Languagec) First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studiesd) Social Sciences & Humanitiese) Native Language f) International or Classical Language g) Guidance and Career Education h) Cooperative Education**

ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM:a) The Arts ( Visual Art, Dance, Drama, or Music)b) Business Studiesc) Physical and Health Educationd) French as a Second Language*e) Cooperative Education**

COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.)COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.)

ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM:a) Science - grade 11 or 12b) Computer Sciencec) Technological Education (TIJ1O1)d) French as a Second Language*e) Cooperative Education**

* French as a Second Language can count for up to 2 compulsories. One in group 1 and a second can count in either Group 2 or 3.

** A maximum of 2 Coop Credits can count as compulsory credits.

Know Yourself• Who am I?• Where am I going?• What are my opportunities?• How do I get there?

How do I get there?• Educational planning –

choosing the appropriate courses for your abilities and your destination.

• Consultation with liaison personnel from the institutions you are interested in.

• Consultation with guidance.• Hard work and perseverance!• Be realistic!! We all WISH

for higher marks.

Post-secondary Destinations

• Students in Ontario have many options for post secondary training.

• You can choose from 28 colleges, 22 universities, hundreds of private career colleges and over 140 apprenticeship opportunities.

Resources that can help...

• www.ontariocolleges.ca• www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

• Individual college and university calendars and websites

• Apprenticeship pamphlets and documents

College Requirements

Entrance into College usually needs four senior (grade 11 or 12) level courses at C, M, or U including English (ENG4C1). Each program has their own specific criteria so check carefully.

University Requirements

In order to be considered for University, students will need to successfully complete six Grade Twelve U or M level courses including English (ENG4U1) during the completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Check Prerequisites for Your Post-Secondary

Grade 9PrinciplesAcademicMPM1D

Grade 9Foundations

AppliedMFM1P

Grade 9L.D.C.C.

Grade 10PrinciplesAcademicMPM2D

Grade 10Foundations

AppliedMFM2P

Grade 11 UFunctions

MCR3U

Grade 11 MFunctions andApplications

MCF3M

Grade 11 CFoundations for

College MathMBF3C

Grade 11Math for Work and

Everyday LifeMEL3E

Grade 12 UAdvanced Functions

MHF4U

Grade 12 UMath of DataManagement

MDM4U

Grade 12 UCalculus and

VectorsMCV4U

Grade 12 CMath For College

TechnologyMCT4C

Grade 12 CFoundations for

College MathMAP4C

Grade 12Math for Work and

Everyday LifeMEL4E

T – Transfer CourseL.D.C.C.. – Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Course

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Note: The Advanced Functions course can be taken concurrently with or can precede Calculus and Vectors.

What is your Pathway to Success?

What is your Pathway to Success?

• Bridge Programs• www.ontransfer.ca

Face to Face or Synchronous Virtual

• There is not DDSB@Home next year.• Sinclair is offering Face to Face and

Synchronous Virtual learning options.• Students MUST select ALL of their choice

as either Face to Face or Synchronous Virtual (NO mixing)

Note: Asynchronous eLearning options are available for both learning options.

Course Delivery OptionsWho teaches? How is the class taught?

Face to Face Taught by Sinclair teachers Physically at Sinclair for 75 minutes per class per day

Synchronous Virtual(Formally DDSB@Home)

Taught by Sinclair teachers Online with the teacher for 75 minutes per class per day. These classes are fully separate from Face to Face classes.

Asynchronous eLearning(DDSB/OELC)

Taught by DDSB teachers and potentially a teacher from another school board that is part of the Ontario eLearning Consortium.

Students schedule their own time over the semester. Students are expected to work on their course for a minimum of 8 hours per week.

Course Listings!!!

These are found in the Course Selection Direction Handouts

DDSB/OELC eLearning• Must be a Self Directed Learner• Select these courses in myBlueprint under

the Asynchronous eLearning Discipline.• Students select the STUDYE placeholder

and then you select your chosen course

Course Descriptions

• myBlueprint does not have an external course guide. Descriptions are found while entering your courses into planner.

• You can filter by Grade and Discipline and search by key-words as well.

Study/Spare Codes• You must have completed 24 credits to be eligible

for a Study Period. STUDY1 – study in semester 1STUDY2 – study in semester 2STUDY – study will be scheduled in either

semester 1 or 2.

• We recommend that eligible students only select 1 STUDY period. This is because many students change their mind and try to add a class later but find the availability is limited. By selecting 7 classes now students will not have that issue and can always ask for a second STUDY once they have received their timetable in August.

• If students select 2 STUDY periods then the mustselect STUDY1 and STUDY2.

Course Codes and Recommendations

• Understand the expectations of the different level. HHS4C1 vs HHS4U1

• Talk to teachers about the Math and Science recommendations.

• Read course infofor IMPORTANT recommendations. ie. SBI4U1

Courses Requiring ApplicationsApplications for the following courses are found on the

Sinclair website under Course Selection. Completed forms must be submitted to Guidance by March 10th

Outdoor PursuitsCGD3M1 and PAD3OD

Cooperative EducationCWE2O9CWE4O9 (OYAP)

Specialist High Skills MajorBusiness (AIME) (BOH4MJ)Environment(PAD3O1/CGD3M1) Health and Wellness(PAI3O1)Sport (PAI3O1)

It’s not too late to join an SHSM. Interested students can still potentially complete an SHSM. Complete the form and a counsellor will contact you.

Summer SchoolCredit Recovery/Remedial:• Two 2 week blocks (maximum of two courses)• Mostly core academic areas and as crossover/transfer courses• Arts, Technology, P.E., etc. are not available

Accelerated/Upgrading eLearning Grades 10-12:• First term in July and second term in August• Accelerated courses in Science, Math, English, and Canadian & World

Studies

Applications will be completed on myBlueprint in early-April.Watch the Google Classroom and TV screens for more info.

myBlueprint – DDSB Login Portal

1. Visit www.myBlueprint.ca/DDSB

2. Click on School Account Log In and Login using your DDSB Computer Credentials

Select Classes with Course Planner under High School

Track Your Graduation Requirements

Verify Required Graduation Requirements

Adding Classes!!Click, Filter/Search and Select your Classes

Read the Notes!! • You may be missing a Pre-Requisite class

• SHSM and Coop Applications MUST be printed and submitted to Guidance by March 10th.

Summer School1) If the class is a compulsory (English) then you must select it in your plan. Then add a second alternate to represent the class you want to substitute for the compulsory class.

2) During the review process, please add a Guidance note in your My Blueprint planner to inform us of your plans to take summer school. (Next Slide)

3) On April 1st, please remember to log back into My Blueprint and register for your summer school course. In order to register, you will need to work under the Continuing Education tab in My Blueprint menu. Note: You are NOT registered unless you complete this final step.

Verify ALL Classes areFace to Face or Synchronous Virtual

Review and Submit

During the Review step you have the ability to add a Guidance message to clarify issues such as if you are trying to take a class but don’t have the pre-req until after you take the class in summer school.

Once submitted, click the send your parent/guardian an email for them to approve your selections. Due to COVID-19 we are only accepting electronic parent/guardian signatures.

Course Fair and Submission Deadline

• Sinclair Course Fair will be March 3&4 during period 4. This year will be online and more info will be posted in the Google Classroom March 1st.

• Course Submission and Parent/Guardian Approval needs to be completed by Wednesday, March10th All submission up to this time are equally considered.

• SHSM & Coop Applications are due to Guidance by Wednesday, March 10th.

Course Selections Require Planning and Support

• Do Your Research & Seek Advice! From teachers and Guidance. Online Guidance Appointment Form will be released in Google Classroom by Feb 21st.

Changing Courses• March-April: No Changes – Building Timetable

based on Course Selections

• Late-May to End of June & Last week of AugustWe will book appointments through the Google Classroom. These cannot be done simply by making changes in myBlueprint.

**Parental Permission will be required for any changes!!!

Course Selections Require Planning

• Choose Wisely! Know your strengths, limitations and interests.

• Consider different pathways!!! • Understand your workload. • Courses changes are VERY limited.

Be prepared to have limited options!!• Work hard and be optimistic your

future!