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Every year at this time, high school students who are studying in Canada begin to complete the course selection for the next academic year. At this time, many parents and students come to us for consultation and planning for courses selection and customize the academic plan for their studies.
Recently, the academic consultants of Maple Study Link also accompanied the parents to attend the school's course selection meeting, and agreed with the school teachers' point of views.
First of all, students should first understand their goals and answer the following 4 questions:
Who am I?
What are my opportunities?
Who do I want to become?
What is my plan for achieving my goals?
For students with strong goals, you can plan the current course arrangement according to the direction you want to go in the future, and then focus on this direction. For students who are still figuring out where they want to go, they can try from different directions, and then slowly explore the plan for the future direction. Students have the opportunity to participate in different projects, including academic aspects, scientific research aspects, skills aspects, community involvement, social aspects and so on. Canadian education system provides students opportunities to develop in different directions, with a high degree of freedom, while stimulating students' potential and exploring future directions. That is, as long as you are willing to try, you must have a chance!
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Types of Courses for Grades 9 and 10
Academic Courses
Academic courses develop students’ knowledge and skills through the study of theory and abstract problems. These courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject and explore related concepts as well. They incorporate practical applications as appropriate. The emphasis is on theory and abstract thinking as a basis for future learning and problem solving .
Destreamed Course
Destreamed courses are designed to provide a learning experience for all students. These courses emphasize connections among concepts, real-life applications and students’ lived experiences.
Open Course
Open Courses are designed to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in subjects that reflect their interests and prepare them for active and rewarding participation in society. These courses, which comprise a set of expectations that are appropriate for all students, are not designed with the specific requirements of university, college or the workplace in mind.
Locally Developed Compulsory Courses
Locally developed compulsory credit courses are intended for students who require a measure of flexibility and support in order to meet the compulsory credit requirements in English, mathematics, and science for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Ontario Secondary School Certificate. Locally Developed Compulsory Courses enable students
to succeed in the secondary program by providing the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These courses may review and reinforce the elementary curriculum expectations essential to the development of a stronger foundation in the knowledge and skills necessary for further study in the disciplines at the secondary level.
Alternative (Non-Credit) Courses
Alternative courses are individualized courses, documented in a student’s Individual education Plan (IEP), that comprise alternative expectations – that is expectations not found in the Ontario curriculum. “K - Courses” focus on a developmental continuum of specific skill development which may be taken in preparation for credit courses . (P in the 5th position) focus on the essential concepts of a subject and develop students’
knowledge and skills through practical applications and concrete examples . Familiar situations are used to illustrate the ideas, and students are given more opportunities to experience hands-on applications of the concepts and theories they study.
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For students studying in Canada, the ninth and tenth grades in Ontario, Canada are basically compulsory courses. Students and parents don't have to worry too much about choosing the wrong one, which will affect the future course selection and application for colleges and Universities. You can make various options when choosing elective courses, understand your own interests, and explore the future direction.
The following are suggestions for course selection for grades 9 and 10:
Grade 9 Course Arrangement
Six compulsory credit courses：
English - ENG1D/ ENL1W
Mathematics - MTH1W
Science - SNC1W
French as a Secondary Language - FSF1D
Canadian Geography - CGC1D
Health and Physical Education - PPL1O or PAF1O
Two optional credit courses (art and one elective)
Grade 10 Course Arrangement
Six compulsory credit courses：
English - ENG2D/ENG2P
Mathematics - MPM2D/MPM2P
Science - SNC2D/SNC2P
Civics and Citizenship, and Career Studies - CHV2O & GLC2O
Canadian History - CHC2D
Group 2 compulsory credit course
Two optional credit courses
12 optional credits can be chosen from 18 categories:
The Arts
Business Studies
Canadian and World Studies
Classical Studies and International Languages
Computer Studies
Cooperative Education
English
English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies (formerly Native Studies; under review)
French as a Second Language
Guidance and Career Education
Health and Physical Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Native Languages
Science
Social Sciences and Humanities
Technological Education
The above course selections are generally arranged for the 9th and 10th grades students who are studying in Ontario high school. The selection of courses for each student still needs to be based on their grades, learning ability, interest, and future direction.
Maple Study Link academic consultants can help students who is studying in Canada to help for course selection, create a personalized study plan, and provide tracking services. To ensure that students can complete the Ontario secondary school courses in Canada on time, obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and progress to the ideal institutes and career.
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