Option Selection Information

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2 Option Selection Information

3 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

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5 Research and Planning Applying the Career Studies Course

6 Who Am I? Academic strengths/limitations Part-time work Volunteer work Interests/hobbies Your successes Cooperative education experiences School activities/clubs/teams

7 Where am I going? Awareness of admission requirements is VERY important. Post-secondary destination? Work, College, University, Apprenticeship, Training, etc. Exploration of ALL of the possibilities that exist after high school use of guidance resources and technology to search for interesting programs/work/activities.

8 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.

9 Open the RIGHT door for YOU!!

10 Caution Grade 12 Students! Many times students try to change from an extra math or science class that they have selected but do not really need for entry into university. There are a limited number of spaces that you can change into after we make the timetable. Be realistic and select appropriately NOW to meet the expectations of your selected programs.

11 Grade 12 Special Codes & Reminders! Study Periods: You must have completed 24 credits to be eligible for a Study. STUDY1 study in semester 1 STUDY2 study in semester 2 STUDY study will be scheduled in either semester 1 or 2. DO NOT select STUDY twice if are applying for two STUDY periods. Use Study1 & STUDY2. Watch for pre-requisites!!!!!

12 Courses Requiring Applications Applications for the following courses can be obtained on the Sinclair website under Student Services. Completed applications must be attached to the option selection sheet. Yearbook IDC3O1 and AWD4M1 Outdoor Pursuits CGF3MP and PAD3O1 Cooperative Education CWE1O9 CWE2O9 CWE4O9 CWE2OF Media Arts ASM4M1 Specialist High Skills Major Business (AIME) (BOH4M3) Environment(PAD3O1/CGF3MP) Health and Wellness(PAI3O1) Sport (PAI3O1)

13 Special Delivery Courses Dual Credits & Blended Model Dual Credits: Students earn a high school credit and a college credit for a college professor. BDI3C1 College Entrepreneurial Studies BMI3C1 College Marketing MCT4C1 College Technical Math Blended Learning Model: This model uses partial faceto-face in class and partial on-line components to deliver the course. HSB4U1 Society Challenge and Change

14 New Classes for CGD3M1 CHE3O1 HSG3M1 HSB4U1 IDC3O1/ AWD4M1 Regional Geography-Eurasia Black History-Origins and Citizenship Gender Studies Challenge and Change in Society Yearbook (New Coding)

15 Summer School Remedial: Two 2 week blocks in July (maximum of two courses) Mostly core academic areas and as crossover/transfer courses Arts, Technology, P.E., etc. are not available Accelerated: One four week course beginning in July Grade 11 and 12 courses Most courses are in Science, Math, English, and Canadian & World Studies Applications early-april in Student Services. Watch the screen. DDSB Whitby location Donald A Wilson

16 Post-secondary Destinations Students in Ontario have many options for post secondary training. You can choose from 28 colleges, 21 universities, hundreds of private career colleges and over 140 apprenticeship opportunities.

17 Resources that can help Individual college and university calendars Apprenticeship pamphlets and documents Internet resources on the Sinclair Student Services page

18 University/College 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. 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, the College books are in Student Services.

19 Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Research Now! Course Information Expo Feb 26 Period 3 Your completed form is due back to your homeroom teacher by Friday, February 28, Students who submit late forms may not be able to have the courses of their choice. Late forms will be date stamped.

20 Student Services/Course Selection

21 Career Cruising Course Calendar and DDSB Login Portal

22 Sinclair Course Calendar Check the calendar for all courses offered at Sinclair.

23 Portal Login: ddsb-(student #) Password: mmddyyyy(birthday)

24 Course Selections Require Planning and Teacher Support Choose Wisely! Know your strengths, limitations and interests. Be prepared to stay in that extra math or science you selected!?! Do Your Research & Seek Advice! From teachers and guidance.