Students Services is here to support students along their learning journey.
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Where are you now?
- Will you have completed 10 community hours by June?
- You should aim to do at least 10 each year.
- Will you have earned 8 credits by June?
If not, see your guidance counsellor for a plan. - What subjects are you most interested in and most successful at?
- Are you studying at the right level of difficulty? (Academic, Applied)
Remember that all courses do not have to be taken at the same level.
Where are you going?
- All students are required to take these grade 10 courses: English, Math, Science, History, Careers/Civics. (Careers & Civics are two half credits that are taken together.
- French immersion students must also take: French FIF2D and will take Science, History and Careers/Civics in French.
- What 3 elective courses interest you for grade 10?
- Have you started to think about careers? Do you know what training or education is required?
- Are you interested in interprovincial or international exchange in the next few years?
How will you get there?
- Check the bulletin boards across from Student Services and in the office for information and opportunities on everything from exchanges to community service to summer programs.
- Start researching the cost of college/university programs and planning with your family about financing this important investment in your future.
- Talk to teachers, parents and guidance counsellors about courses.
Where are you now?
- Will you complete 20 community hours by June?
You should aim to do at least 10 per year. - Will you have earned 16 credits by June?
If not, see your guidance counsellor for a plan. - What subjects are you most interested in and most successful at?
- Are you studying at the right level of difficulty? (College, University Mixed)
Remember that all courses don’t have to be taken at the same level.
Where are you going?
- All students are required to take a grade 11 course: English and Math.
- Are you working towards a French immersion certificate at graduation?
If so, you need to take FIF3U and probably another elective in French. - What 6 elective courses are you interested in?
- At what levels should you be studying (college, university, mixed)?
- Have you started to think about careers? Do you know what training or education is required?
How will you get there?
- Research courses of interest at universities and colleges, or apprenticeship requirements.
- Use self-assessment tools such as Xello to help determine your aptitudes and interests.
- Investigate program options such as CO-OP or a SHSM.
- Start researching the cost of college/university programs and planning with your family about financing this important investment in your future.
- Explore a career area and earn a credit with summer co-op.
- You could take a gr.12 course in gr. 11 with the proper prerequisite.
- Talk to teachers, parents and guidance counsellors about courses and programs.
Where are you now?
- Will you have completed 30 community hours by June?
You should aim to do at least 10 per year. - Will you have earned 24 credits by June?
If not, see your guidance counsellor for a plan. - Have you successfully completed the Literacy Test or the OLC4O course?
If not, see your counsellor. - What subjects are you most interested in and most successful at?
- Are you studying at the right level of difficulty? (College, University)
- Will you have the prerequisite courses for the grade 12 courses you want to take?
Where are you going?
- Will you apply to college?
Many college courses require Math 4C and English 4C, and specific other prerequisites. - Will you apply to university?
University-bound students need at least 6 grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U. Each program has a different set of required courses and admission average. - Will you start work or participate in an exchange or volunteer opportunity after you graduate?
- Are you working towards a French immersion certificate at graduation?
How will you get there?
- Research courses of interest at universities and colleges, or apprenticeship requirements. Find out what grade 12 courses and marks are required.
- Learn more about financing a post-secondary education. All college and university websites have links to financial information. Learn about OSAP. Take a quiz & see what grants and loans you’re eligible for.
- Use self-assessment tools such as Xello to help determine your aptitudes and interests.
- Investigate program options such as CO-OP or a Dual Credit Program.