Forest Heights Collegiate

2010 - 2011 Course Calendar

Course Change Policy & Protocol

The Ministry of Education (MOE) and ultimately the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) assign staffing for the coming year, based upon the course selections that students make in January/February of the current school year. It is imperative that students make informed course selections, resulting in a relevant program and the achievement of personal goals. Students must dedicate themselves to doing the necessary research, resulting in the creation of an effective program that addresses current interests and future aspirations. Students will be required to follow through with their selected program unless they are in a position to provide documentation to support the reduction in selected courses or can demonstrate a legitimate reason to alter courses previously selected. In this manner we can maintain a stable and consistent population, reasonable class sizes, and appropriate levels of staffing to deliver a comprehensive and meaningful program. If students make changes to their end destination or career choice, the student must see their respective counsellor before the end of May. Course changes will be kept to a minimum in order to maintain class sizes that support an effective teaching-learning environment. Reasonable requests may be accommodated; however there are no guarantees as facilities and class sizes are limiting factors. Course changes will not be entertained between semesters, unless they relate directly to graduation requirements. Please ensure that you select your program carefully.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements

Students who entered Grade 9 on or after September 1999 will be eligible to receive the OSSD upon the successful completion of 30 credits including 18 compulsory credits, 12 elective credits and 2 additional requirements. Note: Students are not required to complete the 30 credits in 4 years.

Students must earn the following compulsory credits to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma:

4 - English*
3 - Mathematics
2 - Science
1 - French as a second language
1 - Canadian Geography
1 - Canadian History
1 - Arts
1 - Health and Physical Education
0.5 - Civics
0.5 - Career Studies

Plus one credit from each of the following groups:

1 - additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social science and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education**
1 - additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or cooperative education**
1 - additional credit in science, or technological studies, or cooperative education**

* A maximum of 3 credits in English as a second language (ESL) or English Literacy Development (ELD) may be counted towards the 4 compulsory credits in English, but the fourth credit must be earned for a Grade 12 compulsory English course.

** A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education can count as compulsory credits.

In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete:

12 optional credits***
40 hours of community involvement activities
Successful completion of the Grade 10 Provincial Test of Reading and Writing

*** May include up to four credits achieved through approved Dual Credit courses.

Minimum Course Load Requirements at FHCI

Semestered Program

Students registering at FHCI must choose a program with a course load according to the following school policy:

Grade 9 students will take 5 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses. Grades 10 and 11 students are required to take a full timetable of eight credits over two semesters. Students in their fourth and fifth years are expected to take three credits per semester, except under extraordinary circumstances. It is a Ministry requirement that students under the age of 18 be in full attendance. It is our expectation that students under 16 years of age and with less than 16 credits will take 8 credits per school year.

These are the minimum requirements at FHCI for students to earn 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 elective) in four years as required by the Ministry of Education to earn the Secondary School Diploma. Students are not obligated to complete their program within four years and may exercise their option to return for a fifth year to broaden their experience or portfolio. We encourage students to graduate with more than 6 grade 12 courses so a greater range of opportunities is available to them in planning their future.

The Ministry of Education or Waterloo Region District School Board does not restrict students from completing their secondary school education in greater than four years.

Co-Operative Education

Co-operative Education allows a student to gain valuable work experience related to an in-school course. Co-operative Education involves the completion of three components: Pre-Employment, Integration, and work experience. Students may earn from one to five co-op credits, based upon the number of hours of work experience.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

Students who participate in this program may obtain both apprenticeship hours and high school credits at the same time. FHCI offers apprenticeship programs in Electrical, Truck and Coach, and Educational Assistant.

Learning Services (Special Education)

Learning Strategies (GLE) This optional credit course is offered to help IEP students who are struggling to develop good learning strategies in order to be successful in their course load. Students receive daily instruction in organization, time management, goal setting, and various learning strategies. Students are eligible to take one of these credits in each of their four years.

Grade 9 GLE1OI Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Open (Referral from Learning Services)

Grade 10 GLE2OI Learning Strategies 2: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Open (Referral from Learning Services)

Grade 11 GLE3OI Advanced Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success After Secondary School, Open (Referral from Learning Services)

Grade 12 GLE4OI Advanced Learning Strategies 2: Skills for Success After Secondary School, Open (Referral from Learning Services)

Course Fees

The school at no cost makes all basic material essential for the completion of a program available to students. Fees for course enhancements are estimates and may change. Final amounts will be determined and communicated by September. Students/families requiring financial assistance should contact any staff member. The staff member will ensure that the student's issue is dealt with in an appropriate, sensitive and confidential manner.

Full Disclosure

Full disclosure is a Ministry of Education requirement that all grade 11 and 12 courses attempted and marks earned be recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript. In order for a course change not to appear on the transcript, the student must have all "course drop" or "change" paperwork signed and returned to the Guidance Department before the deadline of 5 instructional days after the first report card in the semester.

Course Listing by Subject Area

Co-operative Education / OYAP

CO-OP COPF22 Semester 1 and 2 (2 credits/half-days both semesters) COPS12 Semester 1 (2 credits/half-day) COPS14 Semester 1 (4 credits/full-day) COPS22 Semester 2 (2 credits/half-day) COPS24 Semester 2 (4 credits/full-day)	OYAP (Apprenticeship) OYELEC Electrical Grade 11 & 12 OYTRUC Truck & Coach Grade 11 & 12
CO-OP Education is available to senior students. Placements are available in a wide range of fields related to current and future areas of study. An application must accompany your CO-OP or OYAP selection. See Ms. Mironsky or your counsellor for an application and information. Approval must be obtained via interview with CO-OP teacher/coordinator.

English

Grade 9
ENG1DI English, Academic
ENG1PI English, Applied

Grade 10
ENG2DI English, Academic
ENG2PI English, Applied

Grade 11
ENG3CI English, College
ENG3EI English, Workplace
ENG3UI English, University
EPS3OI Presentation and Speaking Skills, Open
ETC3MI Canadian Literature, University/College (Recommended mark: 80%+ in ENG2PI or 70%+ in ENG2DI)

Grade 12
ENG4CI English, College
ENG4EI English, Workplace
ENG4UI English, University
ETS4UI Studies in Literature, University
EWC4CI The Writer's Craft, College
EWC4UI The Writer's Craft, University
OLC4OI Literacy Skills, Open

English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Literacy Development (ELD)

Specialized ESL/ELS courses are designed to meet the needs of students who are enrolled in ESL/ELD programs in consultation with FHCI staff.
Grade 9 ELD/ESL Core Options ELDAOI English Literacy Development, Level 1, Open ELDBOI English Literacy Development, Level 2, Open ELDCOI English Literacy Development, Level 3, Open ELDDOI English Literacy Development, Level 4, Open ELDEOI Bridge to ESL, Level 5, Open ESLAOI English as a Second Language, Level 1, Open ESLBOI English as a Second Language, Level 2, Open ESLCOI English as a Second Language, Level 3, Open ESLDOI English as a Second Language, Level 4, Open ESLEOI Bridge to English, Level 5, Open Grade 9 ESL Core Options CGC1DZ Canadian Geography, Academic CGC1PZ Canadian Geography, Applied MAT1LZ Pre-Mathematics, Numeracy Development MFM1PZ Foundations of Mathematics, Applied MPM1DZ Principles of Mathematics, Academic SNC1DZ Science, Academic SNC1LZ Pre-Science, Literacy Development SNC1PZ Science, Applied	Grade 9 ESL Elective Options AVI1OZ Visual Arts, Open BTT1OZ Computer Technology in Business, Open GLS1OZ Learning Strategies, Open HFN1OZ Food and Nutrition, Open PPL1OF Healthy Active Living (female), Open PPL1OM Healthy Active Living (male), Open Grade 10 ESL Core Options CHC2DZ Canadian History, Academic CHC2PZ Canadian History, Applied CHV2OZ Civics, Open (0.5 credit) GLC2OZ Career Studies, Open (0.5 credit) MFM2PZ Foundations of Mathematics, Applied MPM2DZ Principles of Mathematics, Academic SNC2DZ Science, Academic SNC2PZ Science, Applied	Grade 10 ESL Elective Options ADA2OZ Dramatic Arts, Open AMP2OZ Music-Percussion, Open AVI2OZ Visual Arts, Oopen BBI2OZ Introduction to Business, Open BTT2OZ Computer Technology in Business, Open ELS2OZ Literacy Skills, Open HIF2OZ Individual and Family, Open PPL2OF Healthy Active Living (female), Open PPL2OM Healthy Active Living (male), Open TEJ20Z Computer Technology, Open Grade 11/12 ESL Options BMX3EZ Marketing: Goods, Services and Events, Workplace BTA3OZ Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment, Open CGG3OZ Travel and Tourism, Open CHT3OZ Twentieth Century History, Open GPP3OZ Peer Helping, Open MEL3EZ Mathematics for Work & Everyday Life, Workplace OLC4OZ English Literacy, Open SBI3CZ Biology, College SBI3UZ Biology, University TFJ4EZ Food Services & Hospitality, Workplace