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“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your
“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to
Transition Guide
T ransition Guide not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set
compass.”
work hard at work worth doing.”
about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew.” about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew.” — Unknown
— Theodore Roosevelt
— Saint Francis de Sales — Saint Francis de Sales
Planning For Grades 11 And 12
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
Types Of Courses

During your son/daughter’s grade 10 year they will be University/College Preparation Courses
asked to choose a destination and courses within that
• Developed in close collaboration with both
destination. This choice is made knowing their interests
universities and colleges.
for future work and their current performance in high
school courses and their current stream. The following • Includes content that is relevant for university and
courses show all destination pathways. college programs.
• Designed to prepare students with the skills
University Preparation Courses and knowledge necessary to meet the entrance
requirements needed for specific university and
• Developed in close collaboration with universities. college programs.
• Designed to prepare students with the skills
• Courses are based on the theory of the subject
and knowledge necessary to meet the entrance
matter and hands-on application.
requirements needed for university programs.
• Courses are based on the theory of the subject Workplace Preparation Courses
matter, with the inclusion of some hands-on
• Developed in close collaboration with representatives
application.
from a variety of workplaces.
• Designed to prepare students with the skills
College Preparation Courses and knowledge necessary for direct entry into
• Developed in close collaboration with colleges. the workplace, for admission to apprenticeship
• Designed to prepare students with the skills and programs and other training programs offered in the
knowledge necessary to meet entrance requirements community.
for college and some apprenticeship programs. • Promotes the importance of life-long learning.
• Courses are based on concrete applications or
subject matter with a focus on the development of Community Participation Courses
critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Developed in close collaboration with family and
community partners.
• Designed to prepare students for transition to
community participation.
• Promote meaningful social inclusion in the
community.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Can my child change course destinations between grades 10 and 11, or grades 11 and 12?
Yes! With the advice and help of your child’s guidance counsellor and subject teachers, a plan can be put in
place if a change in course destination is needed. In mathematics the gap between course types can be
bridged by transfer courses.

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