Course Descriptions

English/ESL
Business Studies
Visual Arts
Canadian and World Studies
Math
Science
Social Sciences an Humanities
Technological Education
International Languages

GRADE 9 AND 10:
Academic courses develop students’ knowledge and skills through the study of theory and abstract problems. These courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject and explore related concepts as well. They incorporate practical applications as appropriate.

Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject, and develop students’ knowledge and skills through practical applications and concrete examples. Familiar situations are used to illustrate ideas, and students are given more opportunities to experience hands-on applications of the concepts and theories they study.

Open courses are the only type of course offered in most subjects other than those listed above. They are designed to prepare students for further study in a subject, and to enrich their education generally. Open courses comprise a set of expectations that are appropriate for all students.

GRADE 11 AND 12:
University preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs.

University/College preparation courses include content that is relevant for both university and college programs. These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for specific university and college programs.

College preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for college programs.

Open courses allow students to broaden their knowledge and skills in a particular subject that is related primarily to their interests and which may not be related to their post secondary goals.

DESCRIPTION OF A CREDIT
A credit is granted in recognition of the successful completion of a course that has been scheduled for a minimum of 110 hours for a full credit or 55 hours for a half credit. Each credit has been developed according to the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education.

COURSE CODES
The course code identifies the course, the year of study and the level of destination.
For Example:

ENG          1           D
ENGLISH	GRADE 9	ACADEMIC LEVEL
The first three characters indicate the subject course code as indicated in the Ministry of Education Common Course Codes and/or The Ontario Curriculum Grade 11 and 12 Course Descriptions and Prerequisites	The Fourth character indicates the grade: 1= grade 9 2= grade 10 3= grade 11 4= grade 12	The fifth character in indicated the course type/destination: O= Open courses (grade 9-12) D= Academic (grade 9-10) P=Applied (grade 9-10) 4= Locally developed essential courses (grade 9-10) U= University destination courses (grade 11-12) C= college destination courses (grade 11 & 12) M= University / College destination (grade 11-12) E= workplace destination courses (grade 11-12)

Assessment & Evaluation Policy
At the beginning of each course the teacher will provide for the students a clear statement of the course content and course requirements, an explanation of evaluation methods and marks breakdown, along with a description of the policy for tests and assignments. Students are expected to be active participation in their own learning by assuming responsibility for keeping work up to date and by regular communication with teachers.

The final examination or the culminating activity is an important part of every course. A student must provide a medical certificate for an absence from the final evaluation useless prior arrangements have been made and approved by the school administration.

Reporting procedure
A Midterm Report is sent midway through the semester and the Final report is sent following the conclusion of the term.

The Ontario Student Transcript (OST) provides a comprehensive record of a student’s overall achievement in high school. The credits, which a student has earned towards fulfillment of the requirements for the graduation diploma, are recorded on the OST.

The Ontario School Record (OSR) is the official record for a student. These records are protected by the Education Act and freedom of information legislation.