Choosing the Approrpiate Level for Success
Before selecting courses and/or streams, students must consider:
üCareer goals
üAcademic ability
üWork habits
How to choose?
When selecting the most appropriate course type and pathway, it is important to consider the following:
• Talk to parents and teachers
• Examine career goals, personal interests • Academic strengths (university, college, or apprenticeship destination)
• Decisions can be made on a subject-by-subject basis; many courses have pre-requisites (courses that must be successfully completed first);
• Student learning style, preferences and most recent achievement in the subject should be used as a guideline
• the development and consistent application of learning skills and work habits supports success in all course types, pathways and in life.
Many colleges have programs that transition into University Options
• Many colleges now offer full 4-year Bachelor's degrees.
• Many colleges have articulation agreements with universities that allow students who have successfully completed a college diploma to move into Year 2 or 3 of a university program.
• Many universities recognize successful completion of college programs for entry into related university programs. Some bridging courses may be required, depending on the program.
• Most apprenticeships require completion of additional course modules offered at a college or training centre.
• Most colleges and universities offer testing to potential applicants to help determine if gaps in knowledge or skills need to be addressed through prep courses.
A Guide for Grade 9 Parents and Students
Pathway Options for Grades 9 & 10
In Grade 11 & 12 many courses have pre-requisites. Plan ahead to ensure all options will be available.
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ACADEMIC (D)
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APPLIED (P)
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OPEN (O) |
LOCALLY DEVELOPED (L) |
•Emphasis on THEORY.
•Works independently in a focused manner.
•Completes homework consistently and thoroughly.
•Recommend a minimum of 70% in Grade 8 courses.
•Select English courses in the academic stream if you are planning on UNIVERSITY.
•Depending on the university program other academic courses may be required (such as science and mathematics). |
•Emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATION.
•May need assistance to organize and complete homework regularly.
•Less homework assigned.
•Students planning to pursue post-secondary studies at COLLEGE or pursue an APPRENTICE- ABLE TRADE should select courses in the applied stream. |
•Designed to prepare students for further study in certain subjects and enrich your education. |
•Courses cover materialand skills necessary for daily activities.
•For students who are not meeting expectations at their grade level. |
All subjects DO NOT have to be taken at the same stream!
With the exception of Math, Grade 9 students who take applied level MAY transition into Academic for Grade 10.
Pathway Options for Grades 11 & 12
Different course types are available to Grade 11 and 12 students:
• College
• University
• Workplace
• Open
• “M” university/college
• Non-credit
Post-secondary programs usually have secondary school pre-requisites and recommended courses. Visit the following websites to conduct research about pre-requisites required:
ontariocolleges.ca
ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca