High School 101

This section addresses an overview of secondary school

and requirements for graduation in Ontario.

Please click HERE to visit the WRDSB "Future Grade Nines" Site

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

OntarioGraduationRequirements.pdf

*Please note there are compulsory credits that are required in order to take future courses, or for applying to post-secondary programs.

Community Involvement

(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
- Board Website (recorded in MyWay)
- Ministry of Education Resources
- Volunteer Action Centre
- Canada Service Corps
- Volunteer Canada
- Volunteer Waterloo Region

Course Selections

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.

My Blueprint

Understanding secondary

school course codes

Grade 8 students will choose 3 electives for their Grade 9 year.

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Please visit the WRDSB's Future Grade Nines website for even more information!

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