After Grade 10: ���
Career Planning and�Course Selection
Presentation Topics
OSSD Requirements
eLearning Credits Requirement
New Graduation Requirement from the Ministry of Education:
Student Withdrawal/Opt Out Provision:
Course Character Codes
5th Character Code signifies course pathway
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Course Character Codes in Grade 11
NEW for 2023-2024
NEW for 2023-2024
6th Character Code signifies program type
at SATEC (asynchronous instruction,
requires well developed independent learning skills)
Choices are Important!
Collegiate Program Students - 8 courses
Choices are Important!�Specialized STEAM Program Students - 8 courses�
Course Options
2023-2024 Collegiate Program Course Selection Guide
2023-2024 STEAM Program Course Selection Guide
STEAM & Collegiate Program Requirements at a Glance
Grade 11 Optional Courses Requiring a Grade 10 Optional Course Prerequisite
It is NOT too late to pick up the grade 10 prerequisite…
even if you are selecting grade 11 courses.
Did you want to take dance, drama, media arts, visual arts, music or photography in grade 11 but you didn’t take the grade 10 prerequisite this year?
Pay Attention to Pre-Requisites�
Fact vs. Fiction
If you plan on going to university, you cannot take open or college level courses--FICTION. (You can as long as what you pick now will allow you to choose six “U” or “M” level courses in Gr. 12)
Colleges and universities ONLY see your grade 12 marks---FICTION (Your grade 11 and 12 marks are available to them)
You can pick a spare in grade 11---FICTION (Mostly). You must have successfully completed 23 credits before you can request a spare
College vs University�
Criteria | College | University |
Length of Program & Cost | 1-4 Years ($$) � | 4 Years (Co-op programs are 5 years) $$$ |
Grade 12 Admission Requirements | OSSD with C/M/U or O courses | OSSD with 6 U or M courses (in grade 12) |
Focus of Programs & class size | Practical, aimed at acquiring specific skills related to occupational fields. Small class sizes | Theoretical and Analytical. Sometimes large class sizes |
Granted Upon Graduation� | Certificate (1 yr.) or Diploma (2 or 3 yr.) or Degree (4 yr. – BA., BSc. etc.) | Degree (BA., BSc., BCom) |
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
College
OSSD (High School Diploma), 40 community volunteer hours, & pass the literacy test/course
Some programs require specific courses in high school
Grade 12 college English (University English is acceptable)
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
University
OSSD (High School Diploma), 40 volunteer hours, and pass the literacy test/course
A minimum of 6 Grade 12 U/M credits, including Grade 12 U English (ENG4U)
Programs may have specific course requirements (e.g. MHF4U1, MCV4U1, SPH4U1 & SCH4U1 for engineering)
University
Post Secondary Admission Requirements
It’s a pathway to a career in the trades (e.g. arborist, cook, electrician, hair stylist, plumber, welder, crane operator, airplane technician…any many more)
You take classes and learn your trade by working under the direction of experienced workers (Journey Persons)
…and you get paid to do so.
Apprenticeship
80% on job learning
20% in class learning
In class component
OSSD
Apprentice - on the job learning
Certificate of Apprenticeship & Certificate of Qualification
Accessing Apprenticeship
Specific Information
Apprenticeships in the Trades & Service Industry
CO-OP = Experience Outside the Classroom
(2 credit is half day; 4 credit is full day)
Would you like to try 2 or 4 classes outside SATEC’s walls?
First week: at SATEC preparing for work placement & interviews with prospective employer
Remainder of the semester: work placement returning to co-op class one day every other week
Requirements: proven reliability (attendance and punctuality)
Excellent way to try out a career before deciding on post-secondary plans
CO-OP also = A Head Start with OYAP
What is OYAP?
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Use your co-op placement to begin your apprenticeship while still in high school.
Watch this short video to learn more about OYAP and why so many young people are reconsidering their career pathways
TDSB Programs: SHSM
SATEC offers 2 SHSM programs: ICT & Environment
TDSB Programs:
Dual Credit
A program where you take a college course at a GTA college
Educational Planning
STEP 1
Consider:
STEP 2
STEP 3
List Grade 12 courses required for your post-secondary program, then plan in reverse
STEP 4
Talk to your family
STEP 5
Talk to the experts (your guidance counsellor) when in doubt
Not Yet Sure About University? �Consider your strengths & interests for grade 11�
Select courses that are appropriately challenging for you
Choosing college or workplace math? You can attend university as long as your program choice does not require Gr. 12 U math
University Programs that Require Grade 12 ‘U’ Math?��
Business
(e.g.
Management, accounting)
Science
(e.g. life & biochemical sciences, physical sciences, environmental sciences)
Engineering
Computer Science/
Information Technology
Math
Some Physical Education/
Kinesiology
Math Options in Grade 11
MBF3C
MPM2D MCF3M MCR3U
MCR3U
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MAT2L MEL3E�Locally Workplace
developed
Students who attain a mark lower than the Level 3+ (mid point in the provincial standard range) in MPM2D should strongly consider selecting MCF3M AND MCR3U to ensure academic success and readiness for grade 12 math.
Looking Ahead to Grade 12
If you take:
MCR3U (Uni) MHF4U MCV4U
MCF3M (Mixed) MDM4U
MBF3C (College) MAP4C
Achievement at levels 3 & 4 in Grade 12 are more likely when Grade 11 achievement levels are at, or above level 3
Selecting Courses
Choose ONLY the courses you intend to take in day school next year. If you plan to take a course at summer school or at another institution, DO NOT choose it in myBlueprint.
Summer school registration opens in the Spring (usually late April).
Making Informed Choices
Choose wisely. Do not pick courses randomly AND do not base your choices on your friends’ preferences
BECAUSE...
... what you choose will most likely be what you are studying next year!
Why?
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Changing your mind later about what courses you want may result in disappointment as classes will most likely be full already!
We Try Our Best��
Sometimes you might be given a course(s) that you did not choose.
Entering Courses into myBlueprint™
Step 1: Log in to myBlueprint™ . Go to your high school planner & add the courses you have selected.
Step 2: Review your courses carefully; have your parent/guardian review your courses too.
Step 3: Submit your courses.
Step 4: Send the approval email to your parent/guardian using the myBlueprint platform. (Your parent/guardian will be asked to approve or reject your course selections and we receive their permission notification.)
Step 5: Print the course selection permission letter for your own records.
How to Navigate myBlueprint™
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Log in: myblueprint.ca/tdsb
Click School Account Log-in (green button) and enter your TDSB log-in password (if auto log-in doesn’t work)
myBlueprint™ High School Planner
Grid cells turn red if you have not successfully completed prerequisite courses.
�This feature alerts you to check for possible errors.
You can still add a course if it is red. Use the ‘comments section’ to provide an explanation.
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Adding Comments in myBlueprint™
Comments:
I am taking ENG2D1 at summer school so I can take ENG3U1 next year
Use the comments field if you plan on taking a course in summer school or outside the TDSB to explain why that course is not part of your selection for next year… or else we might think you’ve made a mistake and correct it...which would be a mistake!
Entering Courses into myBlueprint™
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Courses must be submitted in myBlueprint NO LATER than 3pm on WednesdayMarch 1st
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Guidance counsellors will NOT be unlocking submissions during the myBlueprint course selection period.
Entering Courses into myBlueprint™
What Happens if Courses are Not Submitted in myBlueprint by March 1st ?
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Important Dates and Deadlines
Mid to end of June- Students might have an opportunity to request a revision to their timetable; requests will be considered if seats are available and requests are reasonable and not based on preference only (eg. a prerequisite course is needed)
Where to Find this Presentation Later
Keep informed: Check myBlueprint for messages during the course selection cycle
SATEC Guidance Counsellors ��
Student with the Last Name | Counsellor | Appointment Booking Link | |
A to G and Z | Mr. Marino | ||
H to N | Ms. Noble | ||
O to Y | Ms. McVannell |
Resources
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myBlueprint course selection video demo
myBlueprint course selection slideshow
�Grade 11 Course Selection Guides
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If you have questions, please attend our drop-in help sessions. You can always book an appointment with your guidance counsellor if you are still in need of clarification/advice.
Thanks for your patience.
It is a lot of information to digest!
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