Option Sheet 20072008

Student Services Welcomes you to the 2007 Option Sheet Presentation: 

Student Services Welcomes you to the 2007 Option Sheet Presentation http://www.notredame.haltonrc.edu.on.ca

Compulsory Credits (total 18): 

Compulsory Credits (total 18) COMPULSORY CREDITS: English 4 French 1 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Geography 1 Cdn History 1 Phys. Ed 1 Arts 1 Civics 0.5 Careers 0.5 Group 1: English or Third Language or Social Science or a Canadian & World Studies OR 1 Guidance & Careers OR 1 Co-op Group 2: Phys. Ed or Business or Arts OR 1 Co-op Group 3: Science (Gr. 11 or 12) or Technology (Gr 9-12) OR 1 Co-op

ACADEMIC/CAREER PLANNING CHART: 

ACADEMIC/CAREER PLANNING CHART

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD): 

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) 30 CREDITS (110 HOURS EACH) 18 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS 12 OPTIONS OR ELECTIVES (4 RELIGION COURSES ARE COMPULSORY) 40 HOURS COMMUNITY SERVICE GRADE 10 LITERACY TEST

COURSE CODES:: 

COURSE CODES: EXAMPLE: ENG3U1 ENG 3 U Course/subject grade level course type Abbreviation 1=grade 9 0=open 2=grade 10 D=Academic 3=grade 11 P=applied 4=grade 12 U=univ M=univ/coll 1= one credit C=college E=workplace

CHANGING COURSE LEVELS: 

CHANGING COURSE LEVELS Applied to Academic: It is strongly recommended that students take the full ACADEMIC summer course prior to starting the academic course. Academic to Applied: It is strongly recommended that students take the 2-wk upgrade APPLIED summer course prior to starting the applied course.

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NEW Possible Pathways for Mathematics This chart maps out all the courses in the discipline and shows the links between courses and the minimum requirements for them. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course.

GRADE 10 LITERACY TEST: 

GRADE 10 LITERACY TEST STUDENTS TAKE A LITERACY TEST IN GRADE 10 STUDENTS MUST PASS THE TEST TO GRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT IS RECORDED ON OST BASED ON LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CURRICULUM UP TO AND INCLUDING GRADE 9 TEST IS 4 HOURS LONG SCHEDULED ON ONE DAY IN THE SPRING.

SUMMER SCHOOL (JULY): 

SUMMER SCHOOL (JULY) TWO WEEK UPGRADES OFFERED IN MOST COMPULSORY AREAS FOR GRADES 9-11 (40% or more is required) BELOW 40% MUST REPEAT COURSE TRANSFER COURSES TO MOVE FROM APPLIED TO ACADEMIC * MANDATORY * REGISTRATION FORMS ARE IN STUDENT SERVICES IN MAY

TRANSCRIPT RULES: 

TRANSCRIPT RULES Grade 9&10 courses: only successful attempts of courses are recorded. Grade 11&12 courses: all attempts of courses (including failures) are recorded Grade 11&12 courses that are dropped before the mid-term date are NOT recorded on the transcript. (Students must carry at least 3 courses per semester)

Post secondary web sites:: 

Post secondary web sites: Apprenticeships: www.apprenticeships.ca College: www.ontariocolleges.ca (link to Ontario College Guide) University: www.ouac.on.ca (link to INFO 67)

College program - example: 

College program - example MOHAWK - BUSINESS ACCOUNTING 356 CO-OP MOHAWK MOHA FENNELL (HAMILTON) FF 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2006 Sep Open BUSINESS (ENTERPRISE BUSINESS) 321 REGULAR MOHAWK MOHA BRANTFORD BF 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2006 Sep Open BUSINESS (ENTERPRISE BUSINESS) 321 REGULAR MOHAWK MOHA FENNELL (HAMILTON) FF 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2006 Sep Open BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 632 REGULAR MOHAWK MOHA FENNELL (HAMILTON

MOHAWK BUSINESS: 

MOHAWK BUSINESS Admission Requirements OSSD Grade 12 English, general, advanced, C, U or equivalent Grade 12 Mathematics, general, advanced or C, or grade 11 M or U, or Mohawk College Prep Math for Business or equivalent Mature applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Two and three-year Business students are accepted into a common first semester. Promotion to second semester Business Administration is dependent on academic performance in semester one.

UNIVERSITY PROGRAM-EXAMPLE: 

UNIVERSITY PROGRAM-EXAMPLE BROCK UNIVERSITY – Kinesiology OUAC CODE: BSK (Bachelor of Science) 2005-2006 RANGES: high 70’s – low 80’s PREREQUISITES:ENG4U,MCB4U,SBI4U, SCH4U(minimum 70% in chemistry) NOTES: Six grade 12 U or M courses including required subjects. Physics recommended.

NEWON-LINE REGISTRATION: 

NEW ON-LINE REGISTRATION STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOUND ON-LINE. ACCURACY IS CRITICAL !!! PIN NUMBER ISSUED AFTER ONLINE PAYMENT IS MADE SEE YOUR COUNSELLOR WITH ANY QUESTIONS. ACCURACY IS CRITICAL !!!

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http://www.notredame.haltonrc.edu.on.ca

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YOU MUST PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE FIRST!!!

KEYS TO SUCCESS in School: 

KEYS TO SUCCESS in School Regular Attendance Hand in Assignments Set Realistic Goals Acquire & use Basic Study Skills Care about Achieving

http://www.schooltocareer.ca/: 

http://www.schooltocareer.ca/

TIMELINES- Part 1: 

TIMELINES- Part 1 OPTION SHEET PRESENTATONS- month of FEBRUARY Course & career counselling by appointment only. (Come Anytime You are Free!!!) FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY , COMPLETED OPTION VERIFICATION SHEETS DUE TUESDAY MARCH 06TH TO YOUR PERIOD 1 TEACHER (fee of $65 includes yearbook) LATE FEE OF $15 APPLIES AFTER TUESDAY March 06TH.

TIMELINES- Part 2: 

TIMELINES- Part 2 June: Verification/Amendment forms distributed to students August: Schedules will be available Online