Academic Policy
Once student options are validated by school counsellors, the student must maintain the scheduled full-course load until the end of each semester.
Grades 9 and 10:
Student must carry 4 subjects per semester (8 per year) on their timetable.
Grade 11:
Students must carry a minimum of 7 subjects in two semesters on their timetable when they have accumulated 16 credits. It is highly recommended that students start the year wit 4 subjects in Semester 1.
Grade 12:
Student in their graduating year must carry a Minimum of 3 subjects per semester (6 per year).
- Where a student voluntarily excludes himself/herself from a course, the student’s final course standing shall be reflected in that student’s Ontario Student Record. In addition to this, the school may impose other disciplinary actions.
REPEATING PASSED COURSES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE A HIGHER MARK
Student wishing to upgrade a passing mark is a completed course may do so through Continuing Education based on the prior approval of the Principal.
SPECIAL EDUCATION: Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Student in Special Education programmes may require modifications to the scheduled full-course load outlined above dependent on needs outlined in the IEP.
Exceptions to these policy statements may be considered by the Principal in consultation with the student, parent/guardian and the counselor/mentor.
GUIDELINES FOR LEVEL CHANGES
- Level changes for courses require consultation with a guidance counsellor. Many level changes require transfer courses taken through Continuing Education or the Virtual School.
Level changes in grades 11 and 12 affect the ability to attend college or university. See your guidance counselor.