Grade 9 Course Selections
We will begin course selections the week of February 1, 2016.
All students will receive course selection sheets for one home school and any schools to which they applied under optional attendance and are waiting to hear back from.
The Ministry of Education has developed three types of core courses in Grade 9: Academic, Applied and Locally Developed Compulsory credits. Mathematics, English and science, French and geography are offered at both the Academic and Applied levels. Locally Developed Compulsory Credit courses are only offered in mathematics, English and science. Other courses, such as the arts, physical education and business, which have one set of expectations for all learners are offered as Open courses.
Applied courses cover the essential concepts of a subject and focus more on using learned knowledge in real-life situations. These courses are designed for students who likely have content gaps in the specific subject area. Applied courses meet OSSD requirements.
Academic courses cover the essential concepts of a subject and draw heavily on theory and abstract examples/problems. These courses are designed for the independent learner who has limited to no gaps in subject area content. Academic courses meet OSSD requirements.
Locally Developed Compulsory credit courses try to meet students’ needs not met by the existing Provincial Curriculum. These courses are for students with gaps in knowledge and skills in the specific subject area. Locally Developed Compulsory credit courses meet OSSD requirements.
Grade 9 course decisions should be based on ensuring that your son/daughter achieves success. Obtaining “16 credits by the age of 16” at the end of their Grade 10 school year is a very important step in your child being successful in obtaining their OSSD.
With this in mind, we realize that there may be some confusion when deciding whether to choose Academic, Applied or Locally Developed Compulsory courses. Important questions to ask are: “Which would best suit my child’s learning style?”, “How has my son/daughter faired over the years in this subject?” and “Where would my child be successful?”
Please do not hesitate to speak to your child's teacher(s) or Ms. Kapoulis if you have any questions or require assistance with the completion of the course selection sheet.
Important Dates
We will begin course selections the week of February 1, 2016.
All students will receive course selection sheets for one home school and any schools to which they applied under optional attendance and are waiting to hear back from.
The Ministry of Education has developed three types of core courses in Grade 9: Academic, Applied and Locally Developed Compulsory credits. Mathematics, English and science, French and geography are offered at both the Academic and Applied levels. Locally Developed Compulsory Credit courses are only offered in mathematics, English and science. Other courses, such as the arts, physical education and business, which have one set of expectations for all learners are offered as Open courses.
Applied courses cover the essential concepts of a subject and focus more on using learned knowledge in real-life situations. These courses are designed for students who likely have content gaps in the specific subject area. Applied courses meet OSSD requirements.
Academic courses cover the essential concepts of a subject and draw heavily on theory and abstract examples/problems. These courses are designed for the independent learner who has limited to no gaps in subject area content. Academic courses meet OSSD requirements.
Locally Developed Compulsory credit courses try to meet students’ needs not met by the existing Provincial Curriculum. These courses are for students with gaps in knowledge and skills in the specific subject area. Locally Developed Compulsory credit courses meet OSSD requirements.
Grade 9 course decisions should be based on ensuring that your son/daughter achieves success. Obtaining “16 credits by the age of 16” at the end of their Grade 10 school year is a very important step in your child being successful in obtaining their OSSD.
With this in mind, we realize that there may be some confusion when deciding whether to choose Academic, Applied or Locally Developed Compulsory courses. Important questions to ask are: “Which would best suit my child’s learning style?”, “How has my son/daughter faired over the years in this subject?” and “Where would my child be successful?”
Please do not hesitate to speak to your child's teacher(s) or Ms. Kapoulis if you have any questions or require assistance with the completion of the course selection sheet.
Important Dates
- Week of February 1st-Students receive course selection sheets and other information to assist with the completion of course selection sheet.
- Week of February 8th –Students are informed of their acceptance to Specialized Programs and Optional Attendance schools.
- Week of February 16th- 19th Complete and submit ONE course selection sheet for final secondary school destination
- FEBRUARY 19th-DEADLINE: LAST DAY TO SUBMIT A COURSE SELECTION SHEET to classroom teacher or Ms. Kapoulis.
- All course selection sheets are collected and delivered to high schools by Ms. Kapoulis to the respective high schools