Starting high school is an exciting time - there will be many new
opportunities and new challenges. Students enter high school with
different strengths, interests, and goals. Secondary school select
courses that suit their interests and that take them towards goals
through an increasingly specialized four-year program.
What to expect
- Many courses and programs to choose from - it's a change for you to try new things and discover your interests, skills and strengths
- An emphasis on planning for post-secondary and career pathways
- A wide-range of sports, activities and clubs
- Increased dependence and responsibility
- A greater need for time management and organization
For the first time in your school career, you get to choose some of the courses you take. It's also the time to explore what you want to do for a job when you're older.
Secondary School Course Calendars
The
SCDSB's Secondary School Common Calendar provides parents and students
with detailed, accurate and up-to-date information about diploma
requirements, as well as general information on school programs and
courses offered. Additionally, the calendar provides information on
county-wide programs, Specialist High School Majors, school-based
supports and Student Success initiatives.
Secondary School Program and Course Calendar 2018-2019
Four-year high school program ("34-credit threshold")
The
Ministry of Education is putting in place a cap that would allow
students to take up to 34 credits. Thirty credits are required to
graduate, so this would allow for an additional four credits which is
equivalent to a semester. For more information, please visit the Ministry website.
Curriculum and requirements
The following links provide more information about secondary school courses and graduation requirements.
Students
are also required to complete 40 hours of community involvement, which
will help them explore and expand interests and prepare them for
responsible citizenship.
Helpful links