a. 18 compulsory credits

· 4 credits in English or French (from Grade 9 – 12) *

· 3 credits in Mathematics (including 1 credit from Grade 11 or Grade 12)

· 2 credits in Science (1 credit each in Grade 9 and Grade 10)

· 1 credit in Canadian History (Grade 9/10)

· 1 credit in Canadian Geography (Grade 9/10)

· 1 credit in Arts

· 1 credit in Health and Physical Education

· 1 credit in French as a Second Language

· 0.5 credit in Career Studies (Grade 10)

· 0.5 credit in Civics (Grade 10)

· 1 credit from each of the following

*A maximum of 3 credits in English as a second language (ESL) or English literacy development (ELD) may be counted towards the 4 compulsory credits in English, but the fourth must be a credit earned for a Grade 12 compulsory English course.

**A maximum of 2 credits in Cooperative Education can count as compulsory credits.

b.12 optional credits, earned in courses that the student may select from the full range of courses offered by the school.

The purpose of community involvement is to encourage students to develop an awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play to 

contribute to their communities. These 40 hours may be completed at any time during the student’s high school years and may take place in a variety of settings, 

including not-for-profit organizations, businesses, public sector institutions, and informal settings.

The successful completion of Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is required for graduation. This test will measure how well students are meeting the reading expectations outlined in the curriculum. If students cannot pass the test the 1st time, they have a second chance at the following school year, or as long as they successfully complete Ontario Secondary Literacy Course OLC4O before graduation.