Holy Cross Catholic Academy

Course Selection Grade 11 to Grade 12

Are you ready forGrade 12?

Diploma RequirementsCompulsory Credits (Total of

18) 4 credits in English (1

credit per grade) 1 credit in French as a

second language 3 credits in Mathematics

(at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)

2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian

History (Gr. 10) 1 credit in Canadian

Geography (Gr. 9) 1 credit in the Arts (Art,

Dance, Drama, Music) 1 credit in Health and

Physical Education .5 credit in Civics (Gr. 10) .5 credit in Career Studies

(Gr. 10)

Diploma Requirements continued…

Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or a Third Language, or a Social Science, or Canadian and World Studies, Guidance and Career education, or Coop Ed.**

Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (Music, Visual Arts, or Drama), or Coop Ed.**

Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (Grades 9-12), or Coop Ed.**

Religion Credits: Total of 4 Optional Credits: Total of 8courses of the student’s choice, selected

from the full list of course available in the school

Diploma Requirements continued…

Successful in Grade 10 Reading and Writing Literacy Test (OSSLT)

40 hours Community Service**a maximum of 2 credits in

cooperative education can count as a compulsory credit (Group 1, 2, 3)

Grade 12 ProgrammeCompulsory: EnglishReligion

Electives:– Refer to

Course Calendar

– Check post-secondary requirements

1. What is Coop?It’s a way to earn credits

while gaining experience in the workplace.

2. Who can take Coop?Any student in Grade 11 or 12.

3. How do you apply?

Enter Coop as your FIRST CHOICE on the Course Selection Form in January. You will then be interviewed in the spring for the upcoming school year.

4. Types of placements students have attended

* Auto Mechanics *Aircraft Mechanics

* Veterinary Hospitals * Dental / Medical Offices

* Elementary Schools * Retail * Law Firms

* Computer Programming * Hair Salons * Radio & Television

* Restaurants * Bakeries * Army Reserves

5. Accelerated programmes &

Special Coop Programmes

* Electrical * Plumbing * Carpentry * Chef

* ECE * Hospital * Police * Army Reserves

* Heating & Air Conditioning * CNC

TOP 10 REASONS TO TAKE COOP

10. students are offered part-time or summer employment

9. sometimes students receive honorariums during Coop

8. students are offered full-time positions after they have finished school

7. Coop experience can be put on a resume (especially in fields that are difficult to get into) 6. hours and skills mastered can be used for apprenticeship trade requirements in the future

2. employers are often happy to be used as references for Coop students.

1. Coop IS FUN!

3. colleges & universities may see these placements as valid experience to help you get into specialized fields

4. acquire connections for networking in your chosen field

5. you can increase your average Coop is worth 2, or 3, or 4 credits on your report card.

Coop

If interested write 2/3/4 credit coop in the first line of your Course Selection Form

Complete a FULL selection underneath

Grade 12 Spares

24 credits earned requiredNo more than 1 spare per

semester

Grade 12Course Universit

yUniversity/College

College Workplace

Open

English

ENG4U1 ENG4C1 ENG4E1

Religion

HZT4U1 HRE4MU HRE4OC HRE4OW

How does a student choose

courses? Course Selection is NOT to be completed

alone. You must consider the following:o Speak with your subject teachers for

recommendationso Discuss with parents/guardianso Review the course calendar (on-line) and carefully

read course descriptions/course requirementso Research, gather information about post-secondary

requirements o Understand all your options and requirements for

graduation, including world of work, apprenticeship, college, university

o Meet with your Guidance Counselloro Do you have the required prerequisite for the

course?

How does a student choose

courses? Graduation needs are importantFailures and compulsory courses as well as

achieving 30 credits are the top priority of Course Selection

Any possible compulsory course failures must be included in your Course Selection form

Post-Secondary requirements must be considered and explored

Catching Up?

Must repeat compulsory failures

Alternatives will replace after Summer School/Night School/Virtual Schooling results have been confirmed

Remember that Summer School courses may not be available due to low enrolment

Catching Up continued…

Failing marks under 35%: Summer School course is all day for 4 weeks

Failing marks 35% to 49%: Summer School course is all day for 2 weeks

Compulsory Courses are offered during Summer School and a few electives (all courses are subject to enrolment)

No bussing during Summer School

Alternatives

Choose 2 alternativesAlternatives may be used…so

choose wiselyAlternatives are used for the

following reasons:ConflictsCancelled coursesSummer School Credits earned

and timetable needs to be adjusted

Course Selection & FeesCourse

Selection SheetStudent

Activity Fee - $102.00

Due: Week of 18 January(To your Homeroom Teacher)

Course Verification

Spring 2010 – course verification

check your printout carefully

Correct any errorsMake any changes

Course Selection AssistanceGuidance Counsellors will be

available during all 3 lunches in the Guidance office to assist with course selection

Monday 11 January to Friday 15 January 2010

Questions?