Course SelectionFebruary 2015

Planning for Course Selection

Things to consider:

• Secondary school diploma requirements• Career exploration • Post-secondary entrance requirements (if applicable)

• Other general preparation• Enjoyment and personal growth

Secondary School Diploma Requirements

Compulsory Credits (18)English – 4 credits (one at each grade level)Mathematics – 3 credits (one at Gr. 11/12)Science – 2 creditsFrench – 1 creditCanadian Geography – 1 creditCanadian History – 1 creditCareer Studies – 0.5 creditCivics – 0.5 creditHealth & Physical Education – 1 creditArts – 1 creditGroup 1, 2, 3 – 3 credits (one from each group)

Elective Credits (12)

Literacy Test or Courseand

40 Hours of Community Involvement

Post-Secondary Requirements(if applicable)

Ontario Universitieselectronicinfo.ca

Ontario Community Collegesontariocolleges.ca

Individual College and University websites

Course Selection Resources

Course Selection Process

Course selection is carried out during February:

• Brainstorming/ pre-planning during MSIP

• On-line course selection done by student and counsellor during MSIP

• Taking into consideration diploma requirements and student’s long-term plans

• On-line revisions by student and parent/guardian

• Signed course selection form returned to MSIP teacher