Plan for Success

Students Services is here to support students along their learning journey.

For more information, please visit Student Guide for Course Selection.

 

Student Guide

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.

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