Oakridge Grade 11 Program Information
Explore the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Health & Wellness and Business at Oakridge for Grade 11 students. Learn about program benefits, application details, IDP projects, graduation requirements, and credit breakdown. Get ready for a specialized and hands-on high school experience.
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PLANNING FOR GRADE 11 AT OAKRIDGE Friday February 07, 2020
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) Health & Wellness and Business Gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of both the Health & Wellness and Business sectors while still in high school The SHSM programs have a number of required components, designed to give students a leg up to pursue post secondary opportunities in those fields
WHY SHSM? SHSM students will Make relevant connections to in the community to your specialization Earn sector-recognized certifications Gain specific knowledge and skills Tour post secondary institutions Experiential learning activities Open doors for summer jobs and future employment Earn a Red Seal designation on their OSSD Contact teachers: Health & Wellness Mr. Naisbitt Business Mr. Scarpelli
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) Application forms for the 2020/2021 SHSM program are available in the Guidance Office Application deadline is Friday March 13, 2020, please hand in to the Guidance Office
IDP What is it? Students enrolled in ENG 3C and ENG 4C will design cross-curricular projects. Individual Design Program
IDP Course A ENG3C/4C Course B Course C
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 30 Credits 40 Volunteer Hours Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test (OSSLT) in grade .. Credit Counselling Summary
CREDITS Compulsory Credits 18 Elective Credits 12
18 COMPULSORY CREDITS 4 English (1 per grade) 3 Math (1 must be at senior level) 2 Science 1 French 1 Geography 1 History 1 Civics/Careers (2 half credits) 1 Art 1 Physical Education Group 1, 2, 3 Credits (1 of each)
COMPULSORY CREDITS Click link below to browse Group 1, 2, 3 Credits in the wrap of next year s course calendar 2020-2021 Course Calendar Wrap
COMPULSORY CREDITS In Grade 11, the following courses are compulsory . English Math
COMPULSORY CREDITS English, Math University College Workplace ENG3U1 ENG3C1 ENG3E1
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING ENGLISH You must take ENG3U1 if you are planning on applying to University You can take either ENG3C1 or ENG3U1 if you are planning on applying to College
COMPULSORY CREDITS English, Math University University/College College Workplace MCR3U1 MCF3M1 MBF3C1 MEL3E1
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING MATH Is MCR3U1 necessary in order to apply to University? Answer: Program and University dependent i.e. Engineering, Science, and many Business Programs Minimum mark of 75% in Grade 10 Academic Math (MPM2D1) is recommended for continued success in MCR3U1
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING MATH Can I take MCF3M and still apply to University? Answer: YES!!! Any program that requires or recommends one 4U Math i.e. any Bachelor of Arts Degree, Social Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING MATH MCF3M1 is a prerequisite for MDM4U1 If your MPM2D1 mark is below 75% and you still MUST take MCR3U1, we recommend that you take the MCF3M1 course first
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING MATH Can I take a University Math course in grade 12 if I was in the applied stream in grades 9 and 10? Yes!!! MCF3M1 leading to MDM4U1
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING MATH What minimum mark should I have earned in MFM2P1 to be successful in MCF3M1? The Math department suggests a minimum mark of 80% in MFM2P1 to be successful in MCF3M1 If you have achieved a mark less than 80% in MFM2P1, you should select MBF3C1
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING MATH If your post secondary destination does not require or recommend a senior level Math credit and you are only looking to meet graduation requirements (3 Math credits, 1 at the senior level) consider the Workplace Math credit, MEL3E1
IB PROGRAMME - COMPULSORY CREDITS IB Programme Course codes below are ONLY for students who have been accepted into the IB programme English French Math Global Politics Biology History OR Chemistry ENG3U6 FSF3U6 and FSF4U6 MHF4U6 CGD3M6 SBI3U6 CHA3U6 and CHY4U6 OR SCH3U6 and SCH4U6
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING COURSES Cooperative Education Which of the three Groups do coop credits count towards? Answer: Any of the 3 groups, but only once Course Code: GWL3OD (2 credits) Please see Ms. McIntosh for more information
OSSLT (MARCH 31, 2020) What if I do not successfully complete the OSSLT in grade 10? You will be given a second opportunity to write the OSSLT in grade 11
OSSLT (MARCH 31, 2020) What if I am not successful on my second OSSLT attempt in grade11? Make an appointment with your guidance/learning services counsellor to add the Ontario Literacy Course (OLC4O) in grade 12
PREREQUISITES What is a prerequisite? Always ensure you have the proper prerequisite before registering into a course Where can I find out course prerequisites? 2020-2021 Course Calendar
ELECTIVE COURSES What courses are available to me after I have selected my 2 compulsory grade 11 courses? Click the link below for a summary of all courses you can choose from for the 2020-2021 school year 2020-2021 Course Selection Chart
PLAN AHEAD When selecting optional courses for grade 11, make sure to consider the prerequisites for grade 12 courses you might be interested in taking. For example, if you would like to take Grade 12 University Biology (SBI4U1), you must first take Grade 11 University Biology (SBI3U1)
PLAN AHEAD Research the following sites for post secondary program prerequisites before selecting your courses: College programs: OntarioColleges.ca University programs: electronicinfo.ca
2020-2021 COURSE SELECTION REMINDERS Course Selections: 8 courses Alternates: 2 courses why is this important? No guarantee that your electives will be available Music Repertoire Selections: BAND AMR3MB CHOIR AMR3MV
REPERTOIRE BAND/CHOIR In addition to your 8 selected courses, you may earn an extra 0.5 credit by actively participating in the school BAND (AMR3MB) or CHOIR (AMR3MV) See Mrs. Wales or Mr. Barby for more information
NEXT STEPS The final deadline for registration in myBlueprint is Friday February 21 Start researching your course selections, talk to your parents, your teachers, your guidance/learning services counsellor
NEXT STEPS All grade 10 students will be expected to register their 2020/2021 course selections through their myBlueprint account on either a home or school computer myBlueprint Registration Instructions MyBlueprint registration portal will be open from Friday February 7 Friday February 21, 2020 PLANNING ON GOING TO SUMMER SCHOOL?
SUMMER SCHOOL Registration opens WEDNESDAY APRIL 01, 2020 New Credit In-Class Courses: print off registration form, fill it out, get it signed by a parent/guardian, and return to your counsellor New Credit eLearning (on-line) Courses: must make an appointment to see your counsellor for registration For more information and/or to print off a registration form go to: https://www.tvdsb.ca/en/programs/camps-and- summer-programs.aspx
NEXT STEPS Summer School and myBlueprint: If you plan on taking a summer school course DO NOT register for this course in myBlueprint. In the Student Comment section of the registration/confirmation page in myBlueprint, let your counsellor know what course you will register for in summer school. If you are not sure about summer school, register for the course at Oakridge for next year.
NEXT STEPS Print off Course Selection Verification Sheet after registering in myBlueprint Due Date: Must be returned to homeroom teacher no later than FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28
