GLC2O9-___ BLK#___ Name: Mirella Costa

Unit #2: OSSD and Course Planning for High School

Considering Your 4 Post Secondary Pathway Options

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOLS: GRADES 9-12,

PROGRAM AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Students in Grades 9 -12 are subject to the diploma requirements of the Ministry of Education, as
described in the section for these grades.
Great care has been taken in editing this document but errors do occur and provincial policies do
change. The most authoritative source for course descriptions, course prerequisites and graduation
requirements is the Ministry of Education website.

IT IS THE POLICY OF THE HAMILTON-WENTWORTH CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD THAT:

 Enrolment in a Catholic Secondary School operated by the Board necessarily implies acceptance
of and participation in Religious Education Programs and Courses;
 Every student is required to include the appropriate Religious Education Program/Course while
enrolled in year 1 through 4 in a Catholic Secondary School operated by the Board; and
 Failure to comply with these requirements may subject a student to sanctions appropriate to the
failure, including suspension or expulsion from the school.

GETTING YOUR DIPLOMA (OSSD)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements
 Successful completion of Literacy requirement
 40 hours of Christian Service involvement
 30 credits (32 credits max.) required for graduation:

o 18 compulsory and 12 optional *(don’t forget about your 4 religious studies, one per
grade level)

o 4 English, one per grade level

o 1 French as a second language
o 3 Mathematics, at least one in Grade 11 or 12
o 2 Science
o 1 Canadian geography
o 1 Canadian history
o 1 Arts (dance, drama, media, music, visual arts)
o 1 Health and physical education
o 0.5 Civics
o 0.5 Career studies
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements (Cont’d)

 Plus one credit (equals one course code) from each of the following (3) groups:

Group 1: (1 credit toward your 18 compulsory courses for your OSSD)

an additional English credit or French as a second language*

or a third language or a Social Sciences and Humanities credit
or a Canadian and World Studies credit or a Guidance and Career Education
credit
or a Cooperative Education credit *

Group 2: (1 credit toward your 18 compulsory courses for your OSSD)

a Business Studies credit or a credit in Health and Physical Education
or a credit in the Arts or a credit in Cooperative Education *
or French as a second language *

Group 3: (1 credit toward your 18 compulsory courses for your OSSD)

a Grade 11 or 12 Science credit or a Technological Education credit
or a Computer Studies credit or a Cooperative Education credit * or French as a
second language *

 Plus 12 optional credits

* A maximum of two credits in Cooperative Education and two credits in French can count as
compulsory credits.

THE CREDIT SYSTEM

A credit is granted in recognition of the successful completion of a course that has been scheduled for a
minimum of 110 hours. Normally, students in Grades 9-12 will be able to earn 8 credits in each year
towards the 30 credits they will require to obtain a diploma.
Note: In Grade 12, students may take 8 credits or (a minimum of 6 credits with 2 spare periods).
 This means that you should plan for or have taken:
8 credits in Gr.9, 8 credits in Gr.10, 8 credits in Gr.11 and 6-8 credits in Gr.12,
for a total of 30-32 credits towards your O.S.S.D.

OPTIONAL OR ELECTIVE COURSES

Students must complete a minimum of 12 elective credits selected from those available and those of
specific interest to the student and their individual goals for career and future educational programs.
These will be selected with the assistance of parents, counsellors, teachers and administrators.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
*(NOTE: For OSSD graduation 40 hours of service is required, however, for some post-secondary
programs and career options 100+ hours are encouraged, as these may also have minimum
requirements / competition for spots).

As part of the diploma requirements, students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of Christian
Service/Community Involvement activities. Once grade 9 commences, students may begin “approved”
volunteer activities which must be completed during their years in the secondary school program.

Within the Hamilton-Wentworth C.D.S.B. this requirement has a double purpose. The first is to enable
students to show solidarity with people who are in need and who require assistance. The voluntary
Christian Service provides students with an opportunity to follow the teaching of Jesus Christ on the
Corporal Works of Mercy and to put into practice the Social Teaching of the Church. The second purpose
is to foster an understanding of civic responsibility and participation and to help young people develop
and share their skills with others in the wider community.

Christian Service/Community Involvement activities may take place in a variety of settings, including not-
for-profit organizations, public sector institutions, hospitals and informal settings.

COURSE DESIGNATIONS:
In Grades 9 & 10, courses are designated as:
“D” - Academic (ie. ENG 1D1 – indicating a Grade 9 Academic English Course)
“P” - Applied (ie. ENG 2P1 – indicating a Grade 10 Applied English Course)
“O” - Open Course (ie. HRE 1O1 – indicating no prerequisite required to take that specific course)

In Grades 11 & 12, course designations are:

“C” - College Level (ie. ENG 3C1 – indicating a Gr.11 College Level English Course)
“U” - University Level (ie. ENG 4U1 – indicating a Gr.12 University Level English Course)
“M” - Mixed Level (Can be used to apply for College or University) (ie. TGJ 4M1 – indicating a
Gr.12 College/University Level Communication Technology Course)

“O” - Open Course (ie. HRE 3O1 – indicating no prerequisite required to take that specific course)
“E” - Workplace (ie. TCJ 3E1 – indicating a Gr.11 Workplace Preparation Construction)

Please note:
Some College and University Programs require specific prerequisites (courses) to apply into their
programs. Make sure to check with individual University/College Level Program requirements to ensure
you have all of the necessary courses required from high school in order to apply to Post Secondary
Schooling. Also, some College and University Level Programs limit the amount of “M” courses allowed
to be used to apply to those particular Post-Secondary Programs. All Post-Secondary Programs will
require Grade 12 English, so ensure you take the correct Grade 12 English for your desired program.
GLC2O9-___ Per.__2_ Name:
__________
Assignment: (*Note: REFER to your “My BACKPACK” and [Link] for SJB course
offerings and Gr.12 prerequisites, fill in the appropriate box with the specific COURSE CODE you plan
to take in gr 11 & 12, submit your completed (2) charts below. *If you add your gr.9 & 10 courses as
well (omitted due to time), charts 1&2 should total 30 min. – 32 max. course/credits max. (O.S.S.D.)

OSSD & Course Planning For High School & Your (4) Career Pathway Options

GR 9-12 COURSE PRE_PLANNING CHART #1 (Compulsory Section):

[ ] RECEIVED CREDIT (CHECK OFF) COMPULSARY CREDITS – Count at the end (TOTAL /18 CREDITS REQ’D)

COURSE & CODE GR 9 ( 8 courses/cr) 10 ( 8 courses/cr) 11 ( 8 courses/cr) 12 (6 min - 8 max cr)

ENGLISH (4 CREDITS) [ - ] ENG1D1 [ ] ENG2D1 [ ] ENG3U1 [ ] ENG4U1

FRENCH (1 CREDITS) [ - ] FSF1D1 [ ] [ ] [ ]

MATH (2 + 1 SR* CR) [-] MPM1D1 [ ] MPM2D1 [ ] *MCF3M1) [ ]

SCIENCE (2 CREDITS) [ - ] SNC1D1 [ ] SNC2D1 [ ] [ ]

GEOGRAPHY (1 CR) [ - ] CGC1D7 [ ] [ ] [ ]

HISTORY (1 CREDIT) [ - ] CHC2D7 [ ] [ ] [ ]

ART (1 CREDIT) [ - ] AVI1O1 [ ] [ ] [ ]

[Link] (1 CREDIT) [ - ] PPL1OG [ ] [ ] [ ]

CAREERS (0.5 CREDIT) [ ] [ - ] * GLC2O9 [ ] [ ]

CIVICS (0.5 CREDIT) [ ] [ - ] *CHV2O9 [ ] [ ]

(See Gr.1 List – fill in one
box only in row - CODE) [ ] [ ] [ ] HRE 3M1 [ ]
GROUP 1 (1 CREDIT)
(See Gr.2 List – fill in one
box only in row - CODE) [ ] [ ] BBI2O1 [ ] [ ]
GROUP 2 (1 CREDIT)
(See Gr.3 List – fill in one
box only in row - CODE) [ ] [ ] [ ] SCH3U1 [ ]
GROUP 3 (1 CREDIT)
 GR 9-12 COURSE PRE_PLANNING CHART #2 (Electives Section):
[ ] RECEIVED CREDIT (CHECK OFF) ELECTIVE CREDITS - Count at the end (TOTAL / 12 CREDITS REQ’D)

COURSE NAME & CODE GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

(Pick one – erase other)

RELIGION* (4 CREDITS) [ -- ] HRE 1O1 [ ] HRE _____ [ ] HRE 3M1 [ ] HRE 4M1

Physics gr 11 (1 CR) [ ] [ ] [ ] SPH3U1) [ ]

Physics gr 12(1 CR) [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] SPH4U1)

Visual Arts (1 CR) [ ] [ ] [ ] AVI3M1) [ ]

Chemistry gr 12 (1 CR)
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] SCH4U1)
Example: (You can erase this)
_Advanced Functions gr 12 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] MHF4U1)
(1 CR)
Example: (You can erase this)
Mathematics of Data [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] MDM4U1)
Management Gr12 (1 CR)
Visual Arts Gr 12
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] AVI4M1)

Functions and Relations gr [ ] [ ] [ ] MCR3U1) [ ]

11 (1 CR)
Financial accounting Fundamentals Gr 11- BAF3M1
Financial Accounting Principles gr12- BAF4M1

Also consider taking an SHSM and/or CO-OP, when planning/recording your Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
course list above. Remember, these courses can be changed down the road. This is just a pre-plan.
*Don’t forget: insert a specific course code ONLY ONCE in CHART # 1 or 2, not both, unless it’s a repeat
course. *Refer to your ‘backpack’ and course offerings found in your [Link], under
‘St. Jean de Brebeuf C.S.S. school course offerings for specific course details and prerequisites.

[ ] Are you interested in taking a SHSM in Grades 11 and 12? If so, which one? ____no_________
[ ] If you take a SHSM, you will need to plan/take at least 1 CO-OP (2 credits) in Grade 11 or 12.
[ ] You may not want to take a SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major), however, you are interested in
taking a CO-OP (2 credits).
In what area or job would you consider taking a CO-OP? Business
FOR POST SECONDARY PLANNING FOR YOUR JOB CHOICE: Human Resource Specialist
P.S. School Name: ____Sheridan_ Program of Study/Apprenticeship: Business Administration
You will need a minimum of 6 Grade 12 Courses in order to apply to Post Secondary Programs, which
will give you an overall average to apply to the program. Don’t forget to check the required
prerequisites /course recommendations for admission to your Post Secondary Program choice, to plan
your course selection for Grades 11 and 12 accordingly. List your Gr.12 courses below from Gr12 charts.
 1. Course Name: ENGLISH (ENG 4U1 for UNIV/ENG 4C1 for COLL) ___ ENG 4U1____ =
_85 %
2. Course Name: _________Physics________________ Course Code _____SPH3U1___ = _85%
3. Course Name: _________Chemistry_______________ Course Code __SCH3U1______ =
_85%
4. Course Name: _Mathematics of Data Management__ Course Code ___ MDM4U1___ = _85_
%
5. Course Name: _____Advanced functions________ Course Code ___MHF4U1_______ = _85_
%
6. Course Name: _____Financial Accounting Principles___ Course Code ___BAT4M1___ = _85_
%
*(To calculate final average for UNIV/COLL applications: Add your 6 Gr12 final grades & divide total by 6 = _85__ final
avg)