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CHRIST THE KING

Course Selection 2026-2027

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Mrs. Pavanetto Grades 9-12 Alpha A-G Mr. De Cicco Grades 9-12 Alpha H-Pa

Mrs. Fataar Grades 9-12 Alpha Pe-Z Mrs. Lauc Grades 9- 12 AP Students

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ROLE OF GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

Your guidance counsellors are here to assist and support you in a variety of ways.

Post-secondary pathways
Course selections
Specialty programs (SHSM, OYAP, Dual-Credit)
Community supports
Personal concerns

Make sure when booking appointments that you book with YOUR Guidance Counsellor as they know you best! The link to book appointments is available on the Student Services D2L page and on the Guidance door

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WHO DO I WANT TO BECOME?

Post-Secondary Destinations

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What is my plan for achieving my goals?

EDUCATION AND CAREER LIFE PLANNING

Who Am I ?

What are my opportunities ?

Who do I want to become ?

The 4 Step Inquiry Model and Pathways Planning

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Ideas to explore your Pathway

myBlueprint

Complete the “Who Am I” surveys to help you narrow your field(s) of interest based on your personality, learning styles, strengths and interests

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MYBLUEPRINT

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SEARCH BY OCCUPATIONS USING THE “WORK” TAB

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Different Website Ideas

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Course Selection

Choosing Courses

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WWW.OUINFO.CA

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TYPICAL POST-SECONDARY UNIVERSITY PREREQUISITES

	Business/ Computer Science	Engineering	Life/Health Sciences/Medical	Social Sciences/ Humanities
University A total of SIX (6) U or M Level Courses which include…	-English ENG4U -Two Grade 12 Maths (Recommended MHF4U/MCV4U) (MDM4U is an option)	-English ENG4U -Two Grade 12 Maths (MHF4U/MCV4U) -Two Sciences (SCH4U Chemistry AND SPH4U Physics)	-English ENG4U -Two Grade 12 Maths (MHF4U/MCV4U) -Two Sciences SCH4U AND SBI4U (Chemistry and Biology)	-English ENG4U (Sometimes requires a Grade 12 Math)

These are some of the Post-Secondary Pre-requisites for University. University requires 6 courses at the U or M level for admission. Your average will be calculated using your English and any prerequisites required for your Program. This chart shows some Programs that interest students. Programs always include English for admission. Business requires 2 Maths which recommends Functions and Calculus. Some Programs may use Data. Engineering focuses on Functions and Calculus, as well as 2 Sciences Chemistry and Physics. Life/Health or Medical Sciences Programs focus on the Functions, Calculus and 2 Sciences which consist of Chemistry and Biology. For students who are entering Social Sciences or Humanities Programs English is the focus on admission, such Programs as Geography may include Math. An exception are for students who are entering a Psychology of Sciences vs. A Psychology of Arts Program which requires Science. Remember that you must have the Grade 11 prerequisite course to take the required Grade 12 course.

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WWW.ONTARIOCOLLEGES.CA

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TYPICAL POST-SECONDARY COLLEGE PREREQUISITES

	Business	Engineering	Health Sciences/ Medical/ Nursing	Majority of other Programs
College C or M level courses	English ENG4C/4U Grade 11/12 Math (MCF3M, MAP4C, MCT4C)	English ENG4C/4U Grade 12 Math MCT4C (preferred) or MAP4C Grade 11/12 College-level Science SPH4C and/or SCH4C	English ENG4C/4U Grade 11/12 Math (MCF3M, MAP4C, MCT4C) Grade 11/12 College-level Science (SBI3C and/or SCH4C)	English 4C/4U Met all other OSSD requirements

These are some of the Post-Secondary Pre-requisites for University. University requires 6 courses at the U or M level for admission. Your average will be calculated using your English and any prerequisites required for your Program. This chart shows some Programs that interest students. Programs always include English for admission. Business requires 2 Maths which recommends Functions and Calculus. Some Programs may use Data. Engineering focuses on Functions and Calculus, as well as 2 Sciences Chemistry and Physics. Life/Health or Medical Sciences Programs focus on the Functions, Calculus and 2 Sciences which consist of Chemistry and Biology. For students who are entering Social Sciences or Humanities Programs English is the focus on admission, such Programs as Geography may include Math. An exception are for students who are entering a Psychology of Sciences vs. A Psychology of Arts Program which requires Science. Remember that you must have the Grade 11 prerequisite course to take the required Grade 12 course.

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MATH PATHWAY

You do not need a Grade 12 Math for graduation.

BUT…..

You MAY need it for your post-secondary plan!

If you require a Math, choose the correct Math for your pathway.

Note: Conestoga College now requires MCT4C for ALL Technology Programs (More colleges will be wanting this math in the future)

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Skilled Trades, OYAP and Co-Operative Education

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WWW.HALTONPATHWAYS.CA

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WWW.SKILLEDTRADESONTARIO.CA

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WWW.TRADES.ONTARIOCOLLEGES.CA

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For most Trades, Apprenticeships and OYAP programs you will need Grade 12 college level math (either MAP4C or MCT4C)and you may also require the Grade 12 Physics SPH4C (Electrician, Elevator Technician)
For students who are interested in the Skilled Trades OYAP Program, select the OYAP PROGRAM on myBlueprint.

Courses		Courses
Religion	HRE4OY	Math	MAP4CY/ MCT4C
English	ENG4CY	3 Credit Co-Op	NGC4OY
Physics **electrical OYAP mandatory	SPH4C/SPH4C

Trades, Apprenticeships and

OYAP Programs

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CtK Skilled Trades OYAP Program

GRADE 12 OYAP SCHEDULE EXAMPLE

Earn credits AND register as an OYAP participant through the Ministry of Labour.

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Certifications and Training include:

-Working with Heights,

-WHIMIS, & First Aid/CPR

-Violence and Workplace Harrassment OYAP/Co-Op Teacher : Mrs. McCloskey

OYAP/Co-Op Guidance Counselor: Mrs. Pavanetto

-Confined Spaces

-Lockout/Tagout (Electrical students)

Safety equipment provided

CtK Skilled Trades OYAP Program

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OYAP

DUAL-CREDIT

Attend classes at Sheridan College while being a CtK student

Classes are 1 day a week. Earn 1 College credit at Sheridan College!

Helps in the successful transition from high school to College and Apprenticeship programs

Earn BOTH high school and college credits.

Tuition and Transportation is provided and is FREE. Equipment is included (i.e. work boots)

Can also be completed if you are registered in the SHSM Program

Need to apply with your Guidance Counsellor.

Welding and Construction at Dual Credit

Dual Credits are another way in which you can explore different types of learning. For a Dual Credit, credits are available in many different fields which may include industrial trades, public safety and Business to name a few. Courses are always added and changing to the Program. These credits may be combined with the Co-Operative Education Program at CtK.

Highlights of the Program:

Attend classes at Sheridan College while being a CtK student

Classes range from 1-5 days per week

Helps in the successful transition from high school to College and Apprenticeship programs

Earn BOTH high school and college credits.

Tuition and Transportation is FREE. Equipment is included (i.e. work boots)

Can also be completed WITH a SHSM!

Need to apply with your Guidance Counsellor.

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OYAP F.A.S.T - NEW PROGRAM

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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Allows students to increase knowledge, develop skills, and allow students to contribute to their communities

Students can pose questions, investigate, experiment, solve problems and be creative

Night school, day school, summer school is available (1 or 2 credits)

4 credit OYAP Co-Op Program

These credits are OPEN level (cannot be used for University Admission)

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SHSM �(SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR)

SHSM allows students to FOCUS their High School Experience to an AREA or INDUSTRY that they are passionate about.

Specific courses are selected based on each SHSM and include INDUSTRY certifications.

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SHSM AT CHRIST THE KING

Arts and Culture

Lead Teacher:

Ms. File

Business

Lead Teacher:

Mr. Coulas

Information & Communication

Technology

Lead Teacher:

Mr. Da Silva

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SHSM AT CHRIST THE KING

Health and Wellness

Lead Teacher:

Mrs. Stellar

Transportation

Lead Teacher:

Mr. Reinhart

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SHSM AT CHRIST THE KING

How to register

If you would like to pursue one of the SHSM Programs, please indicate that you are an interested student on myBlueprint during course selection
SHSM presentation will take place on April 9th you will have a chance to register for the SHSM program then.

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CHOOSING COURSES

Grade 11 & 12 opens up A LOT of choices and opportunities!

Here is the time to begin thinking about WHO I AM and WHO DO I WANT TO BECOME?

Choose courses based on YOUR INTERESTS, YOUR LEARNING STYLE, and YOUR DESTINATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.

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COURSES

Must take in Grade 11: Must take in Grade 12:

1) Religion 1) Religion

2) English 2) English

3) Math

Then REVIEW what you have taken and what you MAY STILL need to take…

Have I taken an ART credit?
Have I taken a Phys Ed Credit?
Have I taken or PLAN to take One Credit from EACH of Group 1, 2 and 3?

At least 2 eLearning credits or OPT-OUT completed on myBlueprint

34 CREDIT THRESHOLD MAX (Continue at Thomas Merton)

myBlueprint will help you to see which credits you HAVE earned and WHICH credits you NEED by Graduation

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GROUPS 1, 2 & 3

Group 1	Group 2	Group 3
English or French as a second language A Native language A Classical or International language Social Sciences and the Humanities (i.e. Grade 11 Religion) Guidance and Career Education Cooperative Education	Health and Physical Education The arts Business Studies French as a second language Cooperative Education	Science (grade 11 or 12) Technological Education French as a second language Computer Studies Cooperative Education

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COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

All Ontario high school students must complete 40 hours of community service as a graduation requirement, as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

It is recommended that students compete at least 10 hours a year!

All approved Community Service Hours include not for profit, charity or community.

Some examples may include working with the Parish Community, Cancer Society, Georgetown Breadbasket, Salvation Army, working with Youth or Seniors.

If you are unsure that your hours are eligible, contact your Guidance Counsellor for approval.

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eLEARNING

Students must take 2 eLearning courses as part of the OSSD Requirements (unless Opt-Out process completed in Grade 12)

All eLearning courses are on myBlueprint and can be selected when selecting your courses.

ENSURE THAT YOU ARE SELECTING THE CORRECT FORMAT YOU WANT!

Students can select up to 2 eLearning courses. (1 course per semester)

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SELECTING COURSES ON myBLUEPRINT

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WHERE CAN I FIND D2L/MYBLUEPRINT?

Go to the main page on the www.hcdsb.org website

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STEP 1

Log into your myBlueprint account via the D2L Homepage

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STEP 2

From the D2L Dashboard, click on PLAN COURSES

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STEP 3

Select your Courses (click on +course)

Step 4 – Click REVIEW (VIEW PLANS)

Review

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STEP 5

Make sure there are NO ISSUES

Also Check that these ARE the courses that you want!

STEP 6

Click SUBMIT COURSE SELECTIONS to submit to the school

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STEP 7

Click SEND APRROVAL EMAIL

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STEP 8

Enter Parent/Guardian Email

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STEP 9

Parent/Guardian MUST Accept or Reject

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WHAT YOU NEED

So, what do I need to complete…?

CtK Jaguars

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PLANNING TO TAKE SUMMER SCHOOL?

It is the ENTIRE month of July

You are required to be online 5-6 hours each day with assessment pieces due each day

Information regarding summer school enrollment will be given to students in April

If you are taking Summer School, DO NOT CHOOSE THE COURSE ON MYBLUEPRINT BUT CHOOSE AN ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE

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FOR ANY NIGHT SCHOOL OR SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION, GO TO THE THOMAS MERTON WEBSITE HTTPS://MERTON.HCDSB.ORG/

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WHEN ARE COURSE SELECTIONS DUE?�

You MUST submit these 3 things:

myBlueprint Course Submission

(Due: March 5, 2026)

Parental Approval of courses through email
$65 Activity Fee paid through School Cash Online *

(Please see school website http://www.ctk.ca/student-activity-fee/ for further details.)

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Instagram: @CTKStudentServices_hcdsb

Linktree: @CTKStudents_hcdsb

Website: https://secondary.hcdsb.org/ctk/

KEEP IN TOUCH

Counsellor Open House:

March 2-4

During Lunches

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