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What do I need to graduate high school?
What do I need to graduate high school?
30 Credits
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Optional Credits
40+ Hours Community Involvement
Literacy Graduation Requirement
Online Learning Requirement
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*Please note there are compulsory credits that are required in order to take future courses, or for applying to post-secondary programs.
Community Involvement
Community Involvement
(Volunteer Hours)
(Volunteer Hours)
Purpose:
Awareness of civic responsibility
Active participation in communities
Learn about themselves and careers
40 hours minimum
10 hours may be paid
Summer (July & August) start before grade 9
Resources
Ministry of Education Resources
Volunteer Action Centre
Course Selections
Course Selections
How will courses be selected?
How will courses be selected?
WRDSB uses the website My Blueprint to allow students to login and select their courses. Students will be introduced to My Blueprint in class. Click on the "My Blueprint" button below to access more information about this tool.
Understanding secondary
Understanding secondary
school course codes
school course codes
Grade 8 students will choose 3 electives for their Grade 9 year.
Please visit the WRDSB's Future Grade Nines website for even more information!
ESL/ELD Program Information
Below are some links to information about the ESL/ELD programs and considerations to think about when choosing what is best for your student! Click the links below to find out more about these programs.
Grade 8 to 9 ESL/ELD Magnet program information
ESL/ELD Program Considerations
If you have any questions, please reach out to David Vogt (david_vogt@wrdsb.ca)
“Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.”
— L.M. Montgomery
Making Pathway Choices
Students will use this table as a guide to start thinking about the pathways that would suit them best.
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