Grade 9
In Grade 9 subjects are offered as De-Streamed, Academic, Locally Developed and Open.
Destreamed "W"
- Math (MTH1W) and Science (SNC1W) are currently offered as de-streamed courses.
- English (ENL1W) will be offered as a de-streamed course in September 2023.
- The vast majority of students will take Math, Science and English as de-streamed courses.
Academic “D”
- English (ENG1D), French (FSF1D) and Geography (CGC1D) are offered as Academic courses. English will no longer be offered as an Academic course after August 2023.
- The vast majority of students will take French as Academic courses.
Locally Developed “L”
- Some schools offer Locally Developed programs in Grade 9 for English, Math and/or Science.
- Locally Developed courses support students who have not yet demonstrated achievement of the majority of curriculum expectations in Grade 7 and 8.
- Locally Developed courses accommodate educational and/or career preparation needs that are not met through other courses.
- Programs at college and university as well as some apprenticeship programs may not accept courses in this pathway for admission.
Open “O"
- Healthy Active Living Education (PPL1O, PAF1O, PAL1O or PAI10) is offered as an Open course. Almost all students will take this course.
- French (FSF1O) is offered as an Open course for students who have fewer than 600 hours of Elementary French instruction.
- English Second Language (ESLA, ESLB, ESLC, ESLD & ESLE) are offered as an Open course. Students that need to take ESL courses should choose 2 ESL levels, or if choosing ESLEO they should also choose ENL1W.
- All optional courses are offered as Open courses. Most students will take two optional courses.
Grade 10
In Grade 10, subjects are offered as Academic, Applied, Locally Developed or Open.
Academic “D”
- In YRDSB, History (CHC2D) and Math (MPM2D) are only offered as Academic courses.
- The vast majority of students will take History and Math as Academic courses.
- English, French and Science courses may be taken as either Academic or Applied courses.
- Academic courses lead most directly to university and college courses in grade 11 and 12
Applied “P”
- English, French and Science courses may be taken as either Academic or Applied courses.
- Applied courses lead most directly to college and workplace courses in Grade 11 and 12 but can also lead to university, often through additional courses.
- It’s important to note that students who start in the Applied program face greater barriers in applying to post-secondary programs.
Locally Developed “L”
- Some schools offer Locally Developed programs in grade 10 English, Math, Science and/or History.
- Locally Developed courses support students who have not yet demonstrated achievement of the majority of curriculum expectations in Grade 7 and 8.
- Locally Developed courses lead most directly to workplace courses in Grade 11 and 12 but can also lead to other destination courses through additional courses
- It’s important to note that programs at college and university as well as some apprenticeship programs may not accept courses in this pathway for admission.
Open “O"
- French (FSF2O) is offered as an Open course.
- Some optional courses are offered as Open courses. Most students will take three optional courses.
Grades 11 and 12
As students plan for grade 11 and 12 courses, they will need to familiarize themselves with the different course types. The courses being offered are intended to help prepare students for their initial post-secondary destination. Students may choose to take a combination of course types to suit their individual pathway plans.
College “C”
- College courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the entrance requirements for many apprenticeship or college programs.
University/College “M”
- University/College courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the entrance requirements for many apprenticeship, college or university programs
- not all University bound courses in Grade 12 are directly accessible through Grade 11 University/College courses
University “U”
- University courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs
Workplace “E”
- Workplace courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need for direct entry into the workplace, admission to some apprenticeship programs and other community training programs
Open “O”
- Open courses allow students to broaden their knowledge and skills in a particular subject that may or may not be directly related to their post-secondary goals
- Students should choose Open courses that reflect their interests and to inform decisions about their post secondary pathway plans.