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 appropriate.

Open – designed to provide students with a broad educational experience. These courses prepare students for grades 11 and 12, and for everyday life. Open courses are offered in subject areas where academic and applied courses are not offered.

LDCCs – Locally Developed Compulsory Credits are designed to meet students’ learning and career needs not addressed by the Ontario curriculum. These courses are designed for students whose knowledge and skills require additional development before enrolling in academic and/or applied courses in grades 9 and 10. LDCC courses are relevant and practical. They enable students to improve their literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. These courses prepare students for success in workplace preparation courses in grades 11 and 12. A student may count a maximum of six locally developed courses as compulsory credits in English (grades 9 and 10), Mathematics (grades 9 and 10), Science (grade 9) and History (grade 10). Information on locally developed courses is available in the school section of this course and program calendar.

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