Grade 9 Guidance Orientations
On October 9th and 17th, Ms. Ramundi and Ms. Reid will be visiting all Grade 9 period 1 classes. Students will learn about the supports available in Guidance, understand graduation requirements, and become familiar with the FHCI Guidance Site.
New OSSD Requirements for Students entering Grade 9 in September 2024
If you started Grade 9 in 2024 or in later years, you need the following to get your OSSD.
Compulsory credits
You need the following 17 compulsory credits to get your OSSD:
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
3 credits in mathematics (Grade 9, Grade 10 and 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
2 credits in science
1 credit in technological education (Grade 9 or Grade 10)
1 credit in Canadian history (Grade 10)
1 credit in Canadian geography (Grade 9)
1 credit in the arts
1 credit in health and physical education
1 credit in French as a second language
0.5 credit in career studies
0.5 credit in civics and citizenship
1 credit from the STEM-related course group