& Guidance Counsellors

Course Selection Transition Planning – High School Presentation

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Prayer

This month in our nation's character Is Black History month.

Help us to realize that Black history is all our histories.

May the day come when these stories are so widely taught that no month need be separately divided.

We know this day will not come until we as a people make different choices.

We pray now for those new choices.

There are so many beautiful stories needing to be told.

And we need to get the chance to hear them.

Widen our vision so that the history that is shared this month, and every month, come to be known as our history too.

We are most human when we see the humanity in others. Amen.

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Virtual Parent Evening

Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022

& Guidance Counsellors

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• Welcome & Prayer - Mr. Dave Nash
• Overview of Grade 10, 11,12 – Ms. Scrim and Ms. Abraham
• Specialized Pathways
• myBlueprint Course Selections
• Questions

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is committed to providing a learning environment where all students have an equal opportunity to succeed. As part of its commitment to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion, the Board has adopted an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Framework (2021-2024). The Framework is grounded in our Catholic Social Teachings and Gospel values that respect and promote the dignity of all people.

The Board recognizes the value of diversity as a strength and a key to the success for all.

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St. Josephine Administration & Guidance Counsellors

Principal: David Nash

Surnames A-G�Josh Pigeon (Vice-Principal), Rachel Abraham (Guidance Counsellor)

Surnames H-O�Angela Harrison (Vice-Principal), Ashley Baine (Guidance Counsellor)

Surnames P-Z�Vice-Principal to be announced; Kellie Scrim (Guidance Counsellor)�Address VP questions to Angela Harrison and Josh Pigeon in the interim

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Ontario Secondary School Diploma

To earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete 3 required components.

• 30 course credits
• Literacy requirement - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) taken in grade 10.
• 40 hours of community involvement (Students can start accumulating their hours in the summer before they begin grade 9.)

Understanding a course code

Courses follow a 6-character course code set by the Ministry of Education

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What do These Words Mean?

• COMPULSORY = Required

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• PREREQUISITE = A SPECIFIC course that must be completed BEFORE taking another course at the next grade level

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• ELECTIVE = Optional

High school structure

What Subjects Are Required – Grade 10

• Religion* (open)
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Canadian History*
• Civics/Careers* (open)
• ONE Elective (French if in Immersion)*
• ONE Elective (Open)
• ONE Alternate Course (back-up)

*=Immersion Courses

Grade 11 Compulsory Courses

Grade 12 Compulsory Courses

What’s Ahead for Grade 11/12

You will choose courses based on where you intend to go after high school (destination-based planning):

• Directly to Work
• Into Apprenticeship Training
• To College (Applied→ College Level Pathway)
• To University (Academic → University/Mixed Level Pathway)
• To College, the University

College Admission Requirements

Go to myblueprint.ca/ocsb (post-secondary planner)

• The basic admission requirement for post-secondary programs in Ontario Colleges is an O.S.S.D. or mature student status. Within each of the 28 Ontario Colleges, there are different entrance requirements for each program offered. Some programs require that applicants meet other admission requirements. Ontario colleges now offer Applied Degrees (4 year programs)
• These may include:
• Specific academic requirements (usually Grade 12 College English, Math, Biology, Chemistry)
• The completion of an essay, test, or questionnaire
• The submission of a portfolio, medical form and/or attendance at an information session

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Ontario Colleges offer over 300 different programs!

Highly Competitive Programs at Algonquin College (many more applications than spots available)

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• Aircraft Maintenance Technician – ENG4C, MAP4C (60%)
• Child & Youth Care – ENG4C (65%)
• Early Childhood Education – ENG4C (65%)
• Pre-Health Sciences – ENG4C (60%)
• Pre-Trades – ENG4C, MBF3C
• Mechanical Techniques Plumbing – ENG4C, MAP4C
• Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physio Assistant – ENG4C, MAP4C, SBI3C
• Powerline Technician – ENG4C, MAP4C
• Pre-Service Fire-Fighter – ENG4C
• Social Service Worker – ENG4C – 65%
• Welding & Fabrication Techniques – ENG4C

ENG4C = Grade 12 College English

MAP4C = Grade 12 College Math

MBF3C = Grade 11 College Math

SBI3C = Grade 11 College Biology (only offered through elearning)

SCH4C = Grade 12 College Chemistry (only offered through elearning)

SPH4C = Grade 12 College Physics (only offered through elearning)

Competitive Programs that Require HPAT Test

Student must write online Health Programs Admissions Test. 4 sub-tests:

1. Timed essay (50 minutes)
2. Reading Comprehension (20 multiple choice)
3. Arithmetic (17 multiple choice)
4. Sciences (60 multiple choice)

Students are ranked for their program based on these test results – go to Algonquin Test Centre for more info

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Competitive Programs that Require HPAT Test (continued)

Dental Hygiene – 65% in all MBF3C, ENG4C, SBI3C, SCH4C

Medical Radiation Technology – 65% in all ENG4C, MAP4C, SPH4C, SBI3C or SCH4C

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant - ENG4C, MAP4C, SBI3C

Paramedic – ENG4C, MAP4C, SBI3C, SCH4C

Practical Nursing - 65% in all ENG4C, MAP4C, SBI3C, SCH4C

Respiratory Therapy – 70% in all ENG4C, MAP4C, SBI3C, SCH4C, SPH4C

Veterinary Technician – 65% in ENG4C & SCH4C, 70% in MAP4C and SBI3C

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College – Program Examples

University Admission Requirements

Go to myblueprint.ca/ocsb (post-secondary planner)

• Each University will issue their own entrance requirements. Within each University, there are different entrance requirements for each program offered. It is essential to consult University Calendars and the University web sites to determine specific entrance requirements. This should be done early in high school to adequately prepare subject selections each year.
• In general, Ontario Universities will require a combination of 6 Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses, including pre-requisites. The average of these 6 courses varies by university program.

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myBlueprint

myBlueprint offers an excellent companion guide to Ontario Universities to help secondary students and their parents research programs and the requirements.

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myblueprint.ca/ocsb

Carleton University Entrance Requirements

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Architecture – ENG4U, SPH4U, MHF4U

Arts – ENG 4U

Commerce/Int. Business – ENG4U, MHF4U(70%), MCV4U*

Computer Science – MHF4U, MCV4U

Engineering - MHF4U,SCH4U, SPH4U, one of MCV4U, SBI4U, SES4U

Global/International Studies - ENG4U

Health Sciences – MHF4U, 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U - MCV4U

Industrial Design – MHF4U, SPH4U, MCV4U, AVI4M, TDJ4M

Journalism – ENG4U (if Health Science-Math 4U, SBI4U or SCH4U)

Mathematics – MHF4U, MCV4U

Music – Any 6 U/M courses – ENG4U

Public Affairs/Policy Management – Any 6U/M courses

Sciences – MHF4U, 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U – MCV4U

Social Work – Any 6 U/M courses – ENG4U

These courses are needed plus a combination of the student’s best U/M courses to total 6

Red = Recommended

* For Commerce/Int.Business, if no Calculus in HS, student can get conditional acceptance

but will need to take MATH 0009 at Carleton

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uOttawa Entrance Requirements

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Arts – ENG 4U

Business – ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U

Engineering – ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U (For BioMed. add SBI4U)

*Software Engineering - ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, One of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, ICS4U

Sciences – ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U

Health Sciences – ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 1 of MHF4U, MCV4U, SPH4U

• Human Kinetics (BHK) – ENG4U, one 4U Math, 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U
• Human Kinetics (BScHK) – ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, one of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U
• Nursing – ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, one of MCF3M, MCR3U or one Math 4U
• Nutrition Science – ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, one Math 4U

Social Sciences – ENG4U

• Economics – ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U (recommended)
• Psychology (BSC) – ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, MCV4U (recommended)

These courses are needed plus a combination of the student’s best U/M courses to total 6

Red = Recommended

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* For Commerce/Int.Business, if no Calculus in HS, student can get conditional acceptance

but will need to take MATH 0009 at Carleton

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E-Learning Courses (offered through Prism)

Who is a Good Candidate?

• the need for flexible timetabling due to special circumstances
• access to courses that are not offered at the student's school
• timetable conflicts that cannot be resolved at the student's school

Possible Elearning Courses: Go to ELearn in myblueprint to view them

(Note: do not pick an E-Learn course as one of your 8 courses.

See your counsellor if interested)

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Specialized Pathways

• Co-Operative Education

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• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

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• Dual Credits

Co-operative Education

• Cooperative education is a planned learning experience for grade 11 and 12 students in partnership with community employers.
• Students complete the requirements of the course through a combination of in-class learning at school and hands-on learning in a workplace setting.
• Beneficial to students on any pathway (University, College, Apprenticeship, Workplace)
• Half-day (2 credit) and full-day (4 credit) options
• Select GWL 3O in myBlueprint

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Co-Operative Education - French Option

• Beginning Sept 2022, students will have the opportunity to choose to do a two credit co-op entirely in French.
• Immersion students who choose this course may count this as two optional credits toward their French Immersion Certificate.
• A co-op experience in French will continue to support fluency in the French language
• The pre-placement for this course will be delivered virtually and in French.
• Students should choose GWL3OI on myBlueprint for the French Co-op option

What Are the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships?

What is a skilled trade? A career path that requires hands-on work and specialty knowledge.

Benefits of a career in the skilled trades include:

• in-demand jobs and great earning potential
• using cutting-edge technology
• being paid while you learn on-the-job
• many paths to advance
• transferable skills

When people think about the skilled trades, several immediately probably spring to mind such as; electrician, plumber, welder or carpenter, for example. But opportunities in the skilled trades are much more extensive totalling 144 different professions. From hairstylist to cook, painter to landscaper, automotive service technician to crane operator – and so many more.

Please see this List of Trades in Ontario to learn more: Explore the trades in Ontario

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OYAP: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

This is an Ontario Government-supported program helping students explore skilled trade opportunities during high school. Great benefits to students include:

• being enrolled in the provincial OYAP database as OYAP Participant or OYAP Apprentice
• having mentorship from licensed journeypersons in the trades
• (over 200 trades have apprenticeship programs in Ontario)
• cooperative education hours and skills demonstrated in the workplace are recognized for apprenticeship training
• engaging in dynamic, real-world opportunities
• Go to www.oyap.com

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Interested in OYAP?

Select Co-Operative Education (GWL 3O) for Grade 11 or 12.

Dual Credit Program

Students simultaneously earn a high school credit and a college credit during high school.

• 20000+ Ontario Students are involved annually
• 200+ OCSB students are involved this year!

Options for College-based courses (congregated and integrated)

Interested? See your Guidance Counsellor for more info.)

Please note - an application is needed and there is no guarantee of getting into a dual credit course.

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www.gotocollege.ca/

Course Selection in myBlueprint.ca/ocsb

https://watch.screencastify.com/v/ZYZ8AZRWOmmhafcMPga5

Steps

Go to Student Portal to access

myBlueprint

Do Not Hit Submit Until Student and Parents/Guardians Have Reviewed Courses!

Students Must Submit By Friday, Feb. 25th, 2022

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Attention Immersion Students

• You will notice a red circle (indicating co-requisite missing) beside each immersion course as you choose them.
• These circles will disappear once all immersion courses are chosen (History, Religion, Civics/Careers, French).
• If any circles are still showing after you have picked all of your immersion courses, it means that you have chosen a required immersion course in English instead of Immersion.

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Electronic Parent/Guardian Approval

An email will be sent to the address provided

Parent/Guardian Can Approve or Reject

Try to be as accurate as possible when making course selections.

Changes might be difficult to make later on due to full classes or not scheduling conflicts.

Note: course selection is not first come first serve! Please take the time to review.

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Why Do I Need to Pick an Alternate Course?

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• If taking summer school, the alternate will replace summer school course

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• If a course you have chosen is cancelled, the alternate will replace it

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• If there is a conflict in your schedule

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Don’t Forget! Students Must Submit Course Selections and have parent/guardian electronic approval by February 25, 2022

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Thank You!!

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Most Common Q’s From Students

• What if I am changing schools next year?

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• Where do I report my community service hours?

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• How do I make a Guidance appointment?

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• What if I want to take a course in summer school?

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Important Information for Parents and Students

• Review Course Carousel
• Review Course Option Sheet
• Review OCSB Course Descriptions
• Q&A Lunch Periods Feb 9, 10, 11, 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
• myBlueprint will be open for course selection on Wednesday, February 9
• Questions: By appointment only through my.studentinfo.ca beginning on Monday, February 14
• Submit your course selection in myBlueprint by Friday, February 25