About Course Types

Open

Learning expectations are the same for all students

• Designed to prepare students for further study and to enrich general education in a subject

• Can be counted as compulsory or elective credits

• Example: Health and Physical Education - PPLIO

Academic

• Cover the core content and have an emphasis on theoretical and conceptual learning

Alternative

• 'K' courses focus on specific skill development which may be taken in preparation for credit courses

College Preparation Courses

• Emphasis is on concrete applications of the theoretical material covered in the course and development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Focus on the development of independent research skills and independent learning skills

• Example: Foundations for College Math - MBF3C

Workplace Preparation Courses

• Prepare students to move directly into the workplace or to be admitted to apprenticeship or training programs in the community

• Emphasis on practical workplace skills

• Example: Environmental Science - SVN3E

University/College Preparation Courses

• Emphasis on both theoretical aspects and related concrete applications of the course content

Credit Recovery Courses

• Designed for a group of students through referral from the Student Success Team

• Provide opportunity to get a credit without repeating the entire course

• Provide support to students by way of intervention to support successful completion of the credit.

See Guidance Counsellor for details.

University Preparation Courses

• Courses will focus on the development of both independent research skills and independent learning skills

Dual Credit

• Designed to help students finish Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and move on successfully to college and apprenticeship programs

• Focus is on students facing challenges in graduating

• A maximum of four optional credits may count toward the OSSD for approved college courses or Level I Apprenticeship college-delivered Dual Credit programs