Diploma Decoder
What does OSSD stand for?
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
The name of the online educational planning platform TCDSB students use to explore careers and plan high school courses?
myBlueprint
What do we call the paper showing a student's classes, teachers and classroom locations?
Timetable
How many total credits must students earn to graduate under the current Ontario requirements?
30 Credits
Which school subject focuses on equations, numbers, patterns and problem-solving?
Mathematics
How many digits does a locker combination have, typically to unlock a lock?
3
Out of the 30 credits, how many must be compulsory (necessary) credits?
17 compulsory credits
What is the process called when students choose the courses they want to take in the following school year?
Course selection
What is the name of the school staff member who helps students with course selection, academic planning and future pathways?
Guidance counsellor
What is a prerequisite in high school course selection?
A course or requirement that must be completed before taking another course
What is the difference between a semester and a full school year?
A semester is one half of the school year; a full school year includes both semesters
Besides earning 30 credits, what are the four other major graduation requirements students must fulfill
40 community involvement hours, literacy requirement, 2 online learning credits , EQAO
A student realizes that a course they selected does not fit their graduation plan. Which school staff member should they speak with to discuss their options?
Guidance counsellor