Choosing

Grade 11 Courses

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Backwards Planning

The Future:

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What program, opportunity, or initial destination do you want to pursue after graduation?

Plan:

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What specific courses do you need for your post-secondary pathway?

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In Grade 11:

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Select these courses in myBlueprint to take in your gr 12 year

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Now:

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Select the courses in myBlueprint you need to take in gr 11 to set you up for your gr 12 year

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Things to consider going into grade 11

• Diploma requirements
• Post-secondary requirements
• Regional programs (i.e. SHSM/OYAP)
• Pathway destination
• Personal interests, strengths and needs as a student

Diploma Requirements

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• Business studies
• Computer studies
• Co-op
• Math (in addition to 3 compulsory credits )
• Science (in addition to the 2 compulsory credits)
• Tech course (in addition to the 1 compulsory credit)

*Check you have earned a tech credit in grade 9 or 10.

• All gr 11 students must take English and Math
• Students will have 6 electives in gr 11
• Students need to take two elearning courses (or opt out form needs to be completed)
• Ensure you have a STEM related course:

Taking a Summer School Course?

• If you plan to take a course in Summer School DO NOT ADD THE COURSE TO MYBLUEPRINT NOW
• Select another elective instead
• You should only enter courses that you plan to take during the 2026-2027 regular school year into myBlueprint
• Summer School Registration is separate and begins in April/May

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Destination based terminology

Course types in gr 11 and 12 are named after the pathway destination to which they lead

New vocabulary

Academic (D)

Applied (P)

Locally Developed (L)

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University (U)

Equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the entrance requirements for university programs

College (C)

Equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements for entrance to most college programs or specific apprenticeship or other training programs

Workplace (E)

Equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the expectations of employers or the requirements for admission to many apprenticeship or other training programs

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New vocabulary

Academic (D)

Applied (P)

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University/College�(“Mixed” or M)

Equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the entrance requirements for specific programs at universities and colleges

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MCF3M1

• Gr 11 Mixed Math
• Leads to 1 Gr 12 University Math

(Data Management)

What are the post-secondary destinations?

Apprenticeship

On-the-job training

Requires some college courses as part of program

3-5 years for certification

University

Theoretical learning

Expands knowledge with broader ideas

Typically a 4 year degree

College

Applied learning

Training for a specific career

1-2 year certificate

2-3 year diploma

4 year degree

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Workplace

Enter directly after high school

Develop work readiness and employability skills

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What courses should I consider

for these pathways?

Apprenticeship

College or Workplace English and Math

OYAP Programs in final year of high school

Designing Your Future very beneficial

Co-op

University

University English

University and Mixed courses

College

College English for diplomas, University English for degrees

Gr 11 College Math for programs that require Gr 12 College Math

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Workplace

Workplace English

Workplace Science

Workplace Math

Designing Your Future very beneficial

Co-op

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Elective options

Arts

-Dance�-Drama

-Film/Video

-Guitar�-Music�-Visual Art�

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Business & Computers

-Accounting�-Entrepreneurship�-Entrepreneurship: Sports & Entertainment Management�-Info. & Comm. Tech�-Intro to Computer Science�-Marketing�

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Canadian & World Studies

-American History�-Forces of Nature�-Law�-Travel & Tourism�-World History to 15th Century����

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Guidance/Coop

-Co-op�-Designing Your Future�-Leadership & Peer Support�-Learning Strategies�

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English

-Presentation & Speaking Skills�

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Phys Ed.

-Outdoor Activities�-Personal Fitness�-Phys Ed�-Female Phys Ed

Science

-Biology�-Chemistry�-Environmental Science�-Physics

Social Science

-Anthro/Psych/Soc.�-Fashion�-Parenting�-World Religions

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Technology

-Architecture�-Auto Service�-Baking�-Building Construction�-Cabinetmaking�-Chef Training�-Communications Tech.�

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-Computer Engineering Technology�-Computer Technology�-Cosmetology�-Electrical�-Healthcare�-Interior Design�-Print and Graphic Communications

-Robotics�-Small Engines�-TV, Video, Movie Production�-Welding�-Yearbook

-Machining

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French

-Core French�

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Regional & Specialized Programming

Options for Grades 11 and 12

French Immersion

• Gr 11 French Immersion students should have earned 7 French Immersion credits by the time they start gr 11
• Required for Gr 11 year:
• FIF3U4 - French Immersion - Language
• CHW3M4 - French Immersion - World History to 15th Century
• Summer School Option:
• HSP3U4 - French Immersion - Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology

International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme

• IB begins in grade 11 & 12
• Full IB Diploma or IB courses available
• Academic courses at Standard Level (Psychology, Math and French) or Higher Level (English, Biology, Chemistry/Visual Art)
• For the IB Diploma:
• TOK-Theory of Knowledge course CAS-Creativity, Action and Community Service
• Extended essay

See Mr. Stewart in the Special Education Office for more information.

IB course selection doc

Specialist High

Skills Majors (SHSM)

• Focus your high school learning on a particular area of interest!
• Participate in field trips, certifications, real world experiences, reach ahead activities
• Great for building your resume
• May lead to scholarships etc.
• Help to determine if you are choosing the right pathway
• Graduate with SHSM red seal diploma

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Specialist High

Skills Majors (SHSM)

• GDHS offers 7 SHSM Programs:
• Construction
• Justice, Community Safety, and Emergency Services
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Manufacturing
• Sports
• Transportation
• NEW: Healthcare (pending Ministry approval) - Limited space, first come first served
• Express interest on myBP
• You will be emailed an application package to complete and submit

How to Register for SHSM

Step 1:

Express interest in myBlueprint

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�Step 2:

Fill in paper registration form & submit to Guidance

Are you interested in being a

Co-operative Education

• Real world, experiential “on the job” training
• Work in the Georgetown community and earn high school credits
• Gain valuable work experience in a workplace setting
• Typically 2 credits: morning co-op (periods 1 and 2) or afternoon co-op (periods 4 and 5) or all day co-op
• Can earn up to 12 co-op credits in high school
• Compulsory part of all SHSM programs

Courses to consider

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• Leadership and Peer Support (GPP3O1)
• Be a peer leader in a junior class
• New Courses!
• BDP3O1 Entrepreneurship - The Enterprising Person - Sports, Entertainment and Event Management
• TCE3E1: Electrical/Network Cabling
• PPL3OF: Female Healthy Active Living
• For SHSM: TFR3CS Chef Training Class
• OYAP FAST: English, Math, + up to 6 coop credits in the skilled trades in gr 11

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Complete your course selection on your devices.

We will meet with your class in January to help you choose courses.

myBlueprint.ca/HALTON

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Login to myBlueprint to select your courses

Course Offerings

Click to access

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Guidance Counsellors available by email or in person for questions

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Your Guidance Counsellors are:

A-F - Ms. Foster

G-M - Ms. Tin

N-Z - Mr Presutti

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All course selection resources are posted on the Guidance Website

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