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100
True or False: The minimum requirement for 70% of all jobs is to have a high school diploma.
False. 80% of jobs require a MINIMUM of a high school diploma.
100
At which age are you legally permitted to stop attending school?
The answer is 18. That age used to be 16 but it was changed a few years ago. There are medical and legal exceptions but, for the average student, you cannot quit school before you are 18.
100
In this kind of course, materials are mailed to you to complete at home. You then return your work by mail to be marked. Once you have completed all the course requirements, you receive a diploma.
The answer: CORRESPONDENCE COURSES.
100
Baker, brewer, plumber, machinist, roofer, hairdresser, longshoreman, longshorewoman, welder, cabinet maker and chef are examples of what kind of career?
ANSWER: Skilled trades.
100
What is the maximum average sized high school class?
ANSWER: 22 students. As this is an AVERAGE in a board, some classes are smaller and bigger.
200
True or False: If you don't have a high school diploma, you will be unemployed for 25% of your working life.
False. If you don't have a high school diploma, you'll be without a job for THIRTY FIVE percent of your life!
200
How many compulsory credits do you need to graduate? These are the credits ALL Ontario students much complete in order to graduate.
The answer is 18 including credits in English, French or Ojibway, math, science, history, geography, arts, physical education, civics and careers.
200
In this kind of course, you use computers and telephone conference calls. You communicate with the instructor and classmates to complete course requirements. Some courses are also on radio.
ANSWER: Distance Education. In Northern Ontario, this is called CONTACT NORTH.
200
OSSLT stands for what?
ANSWER: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
200
How many days would you need to be absent, in a row, and be considered "truant".
ANSWER: A student who misses every class in a fifteen day period is considered truant. If a student comes to school for even ONE class, the clock starts again.
300
True or False: Of the 80 percent of jobs requiring a high school diploma, 50% will require five years of education beyond high school.
TRUE. This means that for, 40% of ALL jobs, you will need 17 years of education, training or on-the-job experience before you can even APPLY for the job you want.
300
How many OPTIONAL credits do you need to graduate on top of the compulsory credits?
You need TWELVE optional credits of your choice.
300
Using computer platforms to complete course materials. This is very student-directed and there's usually little direct or no contact with the instructor.
ANSWER: eLearning
300
How many hours of community service must you claim in order to graduate?
ANSWER: 40 hours
300
How many classes can you take, in total before you might be charged a fee?
In 2013, the Ministry of Education enacted a rule where you can only take 34 classes before the province reduces their funding to the board and the board MAY decide to bill you.
400
In the fastest employment growth sectors, 90% need a post-secondary education.
TRUE. The vast majority of the fastest growing careers need college, university or other educational training.
400
What are the three streams of courses in grade 9 and 10?
The three grade 9 and 10 streams are Academic, Applied and Open.
400
At Espanola High School, First Nations, Metis and Inuit students who haven't earned many credits are invited to be a part of this program, run by Mr. Stewart.
ANSWER: The Ravens AlterNATIVE Education Program.
400
What's the name of the song played during most graduations? If you don't know the name, hum the song.
ANSWER: Pomp and Circumstance
400
What is an IEP?
ANSWER: Individual Education Plan
500
Most of the in-demand jobs did not exist 20 years ago.
TRUE. With advancements in technology, the rise of computers, rise in media consumption and the globalization of industry, most of the jobs that exist today did not exist one or two decades ago.
500
What are the four types of course streams in grades 11 and 12?
The four streams are Workplace, College, University and Open.
500
These courses are run outside of regular school hours and not always in the school.
ANSWER: Night School
500
This is when you work part time or full time and earn high school credits.
ANSWER: Co-operative Education
500
Which ancient Greek philosopher is considered the "father of education."
ANSWER: Socrates is credited as being the founder of Western philosophy and educational discourse. 469 BC – 399 BC
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