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Lorne Park Secondary School Grade 11 Course Selection Presentation
2012/2013
Review of OSSD Requirements
O.S.S. Diploma Requirements 30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12 Optional) 40 Hours of Community Involvement Successful completion of the Literacy Test
Have you completed your Community Involvement hours?
Have you completed the Literacy Test?
Will you have all OSSD requirements met
by the end of June next year?
An asterisk (*) indicates a failure
College Pathways Workplace level programs are not recognized by the
colleges as acceptable preparation Students need a majority of grade 11 and 12
courses offered at the college (C) preparation or university/college (M) preparation level
Math and English marks of 65% or higher are preferred by the colleges
No special consideration is given to a student taking courses at the university (U) level
Be sure to research college program requirements before you select your courses
College Information
- OCAS website www.ontariocolleges.ca
-Ontario College Handbook
- Individual college sites and view books
University Pathways
Students must present six grade 12 university (U) preparation or college/university (M) preparation courses to qualify for university admission
Be prepared, you should already know
program requirements so that you can select the appropriate courses
*Plan to attend summer school for missed prerequisites
University Pathways (cont'd)
Admission average calculations are not consistent for all universities:
-some use best six 4U or 4M level courses -others include required courses in their calculation For specific information about admission
average calculations check university admissions publications, websites and electronicinfo.ca
University Information
- eInfo website www.electronicinfo.ca -OUAC website www.ouac.on.ca -individual university sites and view books
Career Planning / Assessments
www.myBlueprint.ca www.careercruising.com www.peelschools.org access Making My
Way in the student stuff information
Choosing Your Courses Research all of your options carefully Talk to teachers who teach the course Talk to students who have taken the course Get information regarding workload and the type of
projects you will do Select courses in which you will likely experience
success Have a back-up plan in case things do not work out
as expected Pay attention to post-secondary program
requirements
Math Pathways
Course Prerequisite Recommended Courses
Standard for taking course
SCH 4UO SCH 3UO Level 3+ in SCH 3UO
SBI 4UO/E SBI 3UO/E SCH 3UO SBI4U0 has a
biochemistry unit
Level 2+ in SBI 3UO
SPH 4UO SPH 3UO Level 3 in SPH 3UO
SCH4C0 SNC2D0 or SNC2D0
SCIENCE
Cooperative Education
To select Co-op, choose the code COP4XC under Guidance
Co-op is offered as a 4 credit package. If you select COP4XC you will then choose 4 other courses for an eight credit program.
Students interested in applying for the co-op program must submit an application form to the Guidance Office.
Students must also arrange a meeting with the co-op teacher to discuss job placement options.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or on the Lorne Park website.
Grade 12 Literacy Course If you have been unsuccessful on the
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test you qualify to take the Ontario Literacy Course (OLC4O0)
Earning a credit in this course will satisfy the Literacy requirement on your diploma so that you can graduate
See your Guidance Counsellor if you are interested in taking the OLC. It is offered at Summer School so be sure to sign up early as seats are limited.
Course Changes "Change of mind" changes may be made
anytime before June 1st (This means for any reason!)
Changes will be allowed based on course
availability "Change of mind" changes will not be done
in September
Valid Reasons for September Course Changes
The only timetable changes that are done in September are for students who have issues such as:
- no prerequisite for a timetabled course due to a course failure in June - an unforeseen health issue
Accessing the Online Course Selection Program
Follow the instructions outlined in the handout titled “Lorne Park Course Selection Process 2012/2013”
The “Courses at a Glance” sheet is on the Lorne Park website
Access to the Course Selection Program is available December 12 to January 12
Passwords
All students will use their birth date as their initial password (YYMMDD)
All students will create their own password during the initial session
The new password will then be used to gain access to the course selection program for all future logins
If you forget your new password see the Counselling secretary to have your password reset
What if the Computer Won't Let Me…?!?
Don't panic Make an appointment with your
Guidance Counsellor to discuss your concerns
Print the Student Course List 2012
Discuss your choices with your parents and have them sign the form to indicate that they agree with your selections
Return the signed and completed Student Course List 2012 to your home form teacher by January 13
What if I forgot to print the letter before I logged out?
QUESTIONS? A Guidance Counsellor will be available in
the Guidance Office during the lunch period to answer quick questions
Make an appointment with your Counsellor if the question is more involved
THANK YOU!