An outline of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma where students must complete a total of 17 compulsory courses is included.  In Grade 9 students will take a minimum of  6 compulsories.  Grade 8 students at EJ James, Maple Grove, James W. Hill and W.H. Morden will receive course selection worksheets at school.  Non-hdsb students will receive the course selection worksheet upon submitting their school registration to OTHS.

• Pathways and Compulsory Courses  

  • Course Calendar

  • Handout - Selecting Courses

  • Guide To Secondary School

  • HDSB resources for Grade 8-9 Transitions 

  • Grade 8-9 Transition Family Livestream Recording (live event on Sept 26)

  • HDSB Grade 8-9 Transitions Video

  • HDSB Selecting Courses Video

  • HDSB Guide to De-Streaming   

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma Graduation requirements are outlined including community involvement hours, eLearning credits and the OSSLT grade 10 assessment.  Resources for students and/or their families to secure additional supports and extra help are included.  The role of Guidance and Student Success is outlined.

• Guidance and Student Supports

  • HDSB resources for Grade 8-9 Transitions 

  • Guide To Secondary School

OTHS offers a full catalogue of elective course options for Grade 8 students to select from.  From Business to Technology, the Humanities, and all Creative Arts (Instrumental Music, Drama, and Visual arts) students can experience a breadth of opportunities.

• Electives 

  • Course Calendar 

PLEASE NOTE:  Non-feeder school students select courses after the registration process with OTHS is completed.  Course selection for students who attend our feeder schools will be completed within the grade 8 classrooms and in combination with students and their parents.