Pathways to Graduation
This diploma requires 30 credits, 40 hours of service, and a literacy test.
What is the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)?
This course type is offered in Grade 9 for English, Math, and Science.
What is Destreamed?
This program allows students to earn college credits while in high school.
What is Dual Credit?
This program offers enriched curriculum and university credit opportunities.
What is Advanced Placement (AP)?
This online tool helps students plan their courses and careers.
What is myBlueprint?
This new requirement in Grade 10 math assesses money management skills.
What is the Financial Literacy Requirement?
This letter in a course code indicates a university-level course.
What is “U”?
This program focuses on a specific economic sector and includes certifications.
What is SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)?
This internationally recognized program offers a rigorous two-year curriculum.
What is International Baccalaureate (IB)?
This financial aid program offers grants and loans for post-secondary education.
What is OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)?
Students must complete this number of compulsory credits.
What is 17?
This course type is designed for hands-on learners and real-life applications.
What is Applied?
This apprenticeship program starts in Grade 11 or 12.
What is OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program)?
This program focuses on performance and leadership in athletics.
What is the Regional Sports Program?
This team supports students with mental health and academic success.
What is the Student Success Team?
This requirement can be fulfilled by the OSSLT or OSSLC.
What is the Provincial Literacy Requirement?
This type of course is suitable for all students and includes subjects like Arts and Tech.
What is Open?
This new accelerated apprenticeship stream begins in Grade 11.
What is FAST (Focused Apprenticeship Skills Training)?
This program focuses on drama, dance, music, or visual arts.
What is the Regional Arts Program?
This learning style prefers hands-on activities.
What is Kinesthetic?
These credits are earned through courses of the student’s choice.
What are elective credits?
This course type is for students planning to enter the workforce directly.
What is Workplace?
This program blends classroom learning with workplace experience.
What is Cooperative Education?
This program focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
What is the Regional STEM Program?
These expectations guide Catholic education and student development.
What are the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations?