Grade 9 Guidance Orientations
On October 8th, 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.
We have opportunities! Check out the three below!
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