REGISTRATION FOR GRADE 10’S
TRANSITIONING TO GRADE 11
2020-2021
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL
REQUIREMENTS (OSSD)
30 Credits
▸ 18 compulsory credits
▸ 12 elective credits
Literacy Test
▸ You will take the literacy test during Grade 10 on
March 31, 2020. The test will be a paper copy.
▸ You must be successful on this test to obtain your OSSD.
40 Hours of Community Service
▸ Have you started yet?
▸ Come to guidance and check the bulletin board area for
volunteer opportunities.
How many
credits do
you still
Remember to
need??
complete the
Look at your compulsory
student requirements
portal “View first!
my course
credits”
OSSD REQUIREMENTS
inside
front
cover
■ Look on the inside of your
Course Calendar
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
■ GROUP 1 - 1 additional credit in English,
French or other language, social science, or
Canadian and world studies, or Co-op
■ GROUP 2 - 1 additional credit in health and
physical education, the arts, or business
studies, or French, or Co-op
■ GROUP 3 - 1 additional credit in science
(Grade 11 or 12) or technological studies,
or French, or computer studies, or Co-op
PREREQUISITES
POLICIES/PROCEDURES
prerequisite is one which must be completed in
order to be prepared for the next course
Want ENG 3U1? must have ENG 2D1!
Students must check they have the necessary
prerequisites, which are listed in the Course
Selection Guide.
COURSE CODES
■ 1st letter = the general area of study
■ 2nd & 3rd = the subject
■ 4th = the grade 3
■ 5th = level of difficulty 3
▸ D (academic)
▸ P (applied)
▸ O (open)
▸ U (university)
▸ M (university/college)
▸ C (college)
▸ E (workplace)
■ 6th = number of credits or specialty code
COURSE CODE EXAMPLES
■ SBI3U1: Science, Biology, year 3 (grade 11),
University preparation, one credit
■ ENG4C1: English, year 4 (grade 12),
College, one credit
■ MCF3M1: Math, year 3 (grade 11),
University/College, one credit
COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET
GRADE 11 COURSES
page COMPULSORY
16
■ English
(ENG 3UE, ENG3U1, ENG 3C1, ENG 3E1)
■ Math
(MCR 3U1, MCF 3M1, MBF 3C1, MEL 4E1)
If you still need an arts credit, consider the yearbook course – ASM 3O1
■ Put these courses on your green working copy of
the Course Selection Worksheet.
MATH CHART page
32
MPM1D MFM1P MAT1L
Note: Grade 9 Grade 9 L.D.C.C.
3 Math Academic/
Gifted
Applied
Credits are MPM2D
required - Grade 10 MFM2P
Grade 10
Academic/
one must be Gifted Applied
at the grade
MCR3U MCF3M MBF3C MEL3E
11 or 12 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11
level Functions Coll/Univ College Workplace
MCV4U MHF4U MDM4U MCT4C MAP4C MEL4E
Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12
Calculus & Advanced Data College Foundations for Math for
Vectors Functions Management Technology College Math Work and
Everyday
Life
Courses offered in
alternate years
2020-2021 2021-2022
ADD4M (Drama Production) ADA4M (Drama)
CHW3M (World History to 15th C) CHA3U (American History)
MEL4E (Math for work/everyday life) MEL3E (Math for work/everyday life)
HNC3C (Understanding Fashion) HNB4M (The World of Fashion)
HRT3M (World Religions and Belief Traditions)
University/College Bound?
■ Universities require 6 courses at the 4M or
4U level for their entrance average
We recommend that you take one 4U or
4M course in grade 11 if you are
university bound
■ Colleges look at grade 11 and 12 marks for
program entrance
myBLUEPRINT & REGISTRATION
INSTRUCTIONS
What is a SPECIALIST
HIGH SKILLS MAJOR?
• A specialized program which
allows students to experience
a range of customized,
career-focused learning
opportunities while working
towards their Ontario
Secondary School Diploma
(OSSD)
• Available in Business and
Construction Technology
and Sports at Lucas
Specialist High Skills Major in
Business page
11
Learn about the industry/business sector
Red seal
on your
diploma
SHSM Business Requirements
4 senior Business credits
3 senior credits in English and Math
2 Co-operative Education credits
linked to career-focus
6 industry recognized certifications
Other requirements include:
Experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector
Reach ahead experiences connected with the student’s postsecondary plans
Interested?
Ask a BUSINESS
teacher for an
application
OR
Download a form
from the school’s
website
Specialist High Skills Major in
Sport – VIKING SHIELD page
12
Learn about the sport industry
Red seal
on your
diploma
Viking Shield
Sample Student Activities
■ Olympia Sports Camp
■ TSN
■ The Abilities Centre
■ Western University (Fowler Kennedy
Sports Medicine Clinic)
■ Rogers Centre to see Blue Jays game
■ CPR & First Aid Training
■ Certifications
■ Scuba Diving Training
Grade 11/12 Students
■ 30 grade 11 and 12 students will be
selected
■ The expectation is that you complete all
components of The Viking SHIELD by the
time you graduate.
■ You are encouraged to take your co-op
in grade 11 along with the other courses
in the bundle. It is much easier than
leaving it until grade 12.
See Mr. Potter if you have questions
Specialist High Skills Major in
Construction Technology
pages
9&10
Learn about the construction trade
industry
See Mr. Peters (room T1B) if you have
questions.
Red seal
on your
diploma
International Certificate
Program
■See page 15 in your Course Selection
Guide. This is a new certificate offered by
TVDSB.
■The certificate is for students who have
studied any international language (other
than French) for 110 hours (one full
credit)
■See Ms. Millon in room 126 for info
A.B. Lucas
Process
Co-operative Education
Placement
Motivations
Examples
A.B Lucas Co-op Ed
• First Step Register for Co-op Ed (myBlueprint)
Process • Second Step Short Interview to match your interests,
skills and courses with potential employers
• Third Step Review Speciality Programs
• Credits – 2 (most common)
Placement
• Your Commitment
3 hours / day
16 - 17 weeks
Motivations
• Build your Employment skills
• Build Life / Interpersonal skills
Examples • Build academic qualifications
• Low Risk method to try on a possible career
A.B. Lucas
Process
Co-operative Education
Questions / Details
Placement
Room 108
Motivations
Beginning - Period 3
(repeated Per 4)
Examples
Tues. January 21
COURSE LOAD
All Grades 9-11 students are expected to
carry a full timetable (4 courses per
semester)
In myBlueprint, pick 8 courses and 2
alternate courses
SUMMER SCHOOL
■ If you plan to go to Summer School for a
course, DO NOT put it into your course
selection.
■ Come to Guidance in April/May to sign up
for Summer School.
■ If you are unsure if you are going to go
to Summer School put the course in your
course selection in myBlueprint.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
▸ Grade 11 marks are important…especially for
college
▸ Plan grade 11 and 12 courses now
▸ What you choose determines how many classes
we can offer - choose wisely
▸ The registration area on the Lucas web page has
links and information to help you
▸ (including this slide show so your parents can
see the info)
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
1) Take registration worksheet home ...
- read your Course Selection Guide
- discuss with your parents
- make your course decisions
2) Register your courses on myBlueprint at home
3) Registration Help
* Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Tuesday, Feb. 11
- Period 3 in 201
- Period 4 in Library Commons
REGISTRATION IS DUE: Wednesday, February 12
4) Registration must be returned to your
homeroom teacher and signed by a parent
CHANGING COURSES
■ A course verification form for
selected courses will be sent home
with your second semester midterm
report card
■ You can change a course (with
parent’s signature)
■ Remember to PLAN CAREFULLY!
The courses you choose now are the
courses we offer at Lucas next year
It is difficult to change courses once
the timetable is designed
RESEARCHING YOUR OPTIONS
HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR REGISTRATION
DECISIONS?
What
should I
■ Talk to your parents do?
■ Talk to your teachers
■ Talk to your friends
■ Talk to your Guidance Counsellor
■ Talk to your Resource teacher (IEP students)
■ Use myBlueprint
■ Research post secondary requirements
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Links on Guidance
area of Lucas site
MyBlueprint
* educational planner www.ouac.on.ca
* links to universities
www.ontariocolleges.ca
* links to colleges www.electronicinfo.ca
*A guide to Ontario Universities
Ontario College Guide www.edu.gov.on.ca
* A guide to Ontario Colleges *Ministry of Ed. & Training
University and College Calendars
(Guidance Office)
RECYCLE
Please return your papers/course guide to
Guidance if you:
- prefer to use the electronic version
available on the Guidance website
- no longer need it
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION
The key to a successful
voyage is careful planning.
Start working on
myBlueprint ASAP
Submit your myBlueprint
sign-off sheet by
Wednesday, February 12,
2020 to HR teacher.
