What Do You Need to Finish High School?

For an OSSD, it’s as easy as… (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) 30 credits in total 40 hours of community involvement completion of the Literacy Requirement F.Y.I. optional credits of students choice*** What’s It Take? (OSSD) * A maximum of 3 English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Literacy...

Figuring Out Course Codes

Ever wonder what all those letters and numbers mean when you look at a secondary school course? The answer is in the image below. Course codes help us to understand the type of subject, the level, and where it fits in our plans for our education and a future career...

Math Flowchart

This Mathematics Flow Chart maps the courses in Math and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisite requirements. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment; not all courses may be available at all schools. If...

Science Flowchart

This Science Flow Chart maps the courses in Science and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisite requirements. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment; not all courses may be available at all schools. If...

English Flowchart

This English Flow Chart maps the courses in English and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisite requirements. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment; not all courses may be available at all schools. If...

Four types of courses are offered in grades 9 and 10

Academic – emphasize theoretical, abstract applications of the essential concepts and incorporate practical applications as appropriate. Applied – develop students’ knowledge and skills by emphasizing practical, concrete applications of essential concepts. Theoretical applications are incorporated as...

Five types of courses are offered in grades 11 and 12

College – designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for most college programs and prepare for related careers. They provide teaching and learning experiences that emphasize concrete applications of the theoretical material covered in the course,...

What is the difference?

Semesters vs Non-semestered courses A semester is five months in length. The first semester is from September to January. The second semester is from February to June. Most students take four courses in each semester. Some courses, in some schools, run for the entire school year. These are non-semestered...

More Info About Courses

Want more information about a course? Course outlines for all courses are available from your school principal. You can also get copies of the Ontario Curriculum Policy documents on the Ministry website. Do I need to take courses in a particular order? Many courses in grades 11 and 12 have prerequisites...