St. Mary Catholic Secondary School · in print Q & A –Week of Feb 10th during all lunches - feel...
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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