Dual Credit 2021-2022

Opportunities for YOU!

A great way to help clarify your career path!

Algonquin Dual Credit

Opportunity to earn a High School credit and College credit at no cost to students!

Tuition, text books, transportation and class materials are paid for!!

Why would I take a Dual Credit?

• Plan to go to University or College
• Not sure if post secondary education is for me
• Might want to start an apprenticeship in High School or after graduation
• Need career clarification
• Need a change
• This is your chance to try out a College course at no cost to you or your parents. It is a great way to figure out if post-secondary education is for you before spending thousands of dollars.

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How do Dual Credits work?

• With most Dual credits you will attend the College one day per week for 2 to 4 hours- we will look at possible timetables today
• Courses only run for 16 weeks- much shorter than high school classes (Sept - Dec) (Jan - Apr) (Feb - May)
• Integrated courses and Congregated courses
• You will receive a high school and college credit
• If you attend Algonquin after graduation your course may apply to the program you end up taking
• Transportation is paid for - parking, bus tickets etc
• Most materials are paid for - (culinary knife set, work boots for trades exploration etc)

Students don’t have to be in Cooperative Education to take a Dual Credit!

It is a good fit with coop but there are alternatives.

Senario 1: Emily is in Grade 11 and thinking about of going into Early Childhood Education and maybe teaching eventually. She isn’t positive and wants to clarify whether this is a possible career path.

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Emily is taking two morning classes to finish her compulsory courses (Eng & Religion)and one elective Art course in the afternoon. She is thinking of taking a dual credit course and has applied for:

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1^st course “Introduction to Child and Youth Worker” Mon from 6-9PM.

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2^nd course is “Foundations of Early Childhood Education”

Thurs from 1-4 PM.

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Students don’t have to be in Cooperative Education to take a Dual Credit!

It is a good fit with coop but there are alternatives.

Emily got accepted into her second choice.

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“Foundations of Early Childhood Education”

The course runs on Thurs from 1-4 PM. Here is what Emily’s timetable looks like. She has the support of her Art teacher as Emily will miss her Thursday class for the first 16 weeks of class.

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Short credits or do you want to get ahead? Here is an option for you!

Senario 2: Jake is a grade 11 student who enjoys hands on work. He is thinking about pursuing a career in the trades but isn’t sure at this point.

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Jake is taking two morning classes to finish his compulsory courses (Math & Religion) and he has co-op on his schedule. He applied and got accepted into the dual credit course.

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“Trades Exploration” – Fridays 9-5PM

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Jake’s co-op is at Otto’s BMW from 11:30 to 3:15 Mon to Thurs.

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OYAP- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program: There are opportunities for you to start your career in the skilled trades when still in high school (Grade 12).

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• In order to be eligible for apprenticeships you need to plan ahead and have experience in the trades.
• You will need to have taken Tech courses with Mr. Blakely or Mr. McCaffrey and have completed a co-op placement.
• There are amazing opportunities for you to complete your Level 1 training prior to graduating high school (Automotive, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Electrical and many more).

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This type of schedule is great if you are short credits or you want to get ahead a credit and gain some additional experience!

Here is what Jake’s timetable would look like. 5 CREDITS

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Senario 3: Geoff is a Grade 12 student who is not sure if he wants to go College or University. He is interested in Environmental issues. He needs three credits to graduate. Geoff is taking ENG4U and SBI4U.

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To help clarify his career path Geoff noticed that there was a Dual Credit course

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“Ecology and Biodiversity” Tues from 1-4PM.

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Geoff applied and was accepted.

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Senario 3: Here is what Geoff’s timetable looks like.

“Ecology and Biodiversity” Tues from 1-4PM.

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Geoff has the other afternoons to focus on his morning courses or work part-time.

What happens next?

• If you have any interest in the Dual Credit program please speak to your Guidance Counsellor or to our Dual-Credit teacher Mr. Hay by emailing him at robert.hay@ocsb.ca

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• You are not committing to anything to get more information. Here is a website that might help you decide: HERE

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• Barriers - “Transportation, Fear of Change”

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• Support - Co-op teachers, and the College/Dual Credit support teacher. We have had many students who have never had a part time job or have not taken a bus before attend the College and succeed.

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• There will also be many other students from our Board taking courses as well. This year we have over 50 students taking Dual-Credit courses.

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Helpful Links:

#1. Algonquin College’s link for Dual-Credit: HERE

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#2. Courses being offered: HERE

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#3. Who is eligible to take these courses: HERE

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#4. Dual-Credit timelines: HERE

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#5. If your son/daughter gets accepted: HERE

Want more information? Speak to your Guidance counsellor or email Mr. Hay at: robert.hay@ocsb.ca