OSS Diploma Requirements


  • 4 English (one per grade)
  • 3 Mathematics (at least one in Grade 11 or 12)
  • 2 Science
  • 1 Arts
  • 1 Canadian Geography
  • 1 Canadian History
  • 1/2 Civics
  • 1/2 Career Studies
  • 1 French-as-a-second language
  • 1 Health and Physical Education
  • 1 additional credit in English, or Third Language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies
  • 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or the Arts, or Business Studies
  • 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12), or Technological Education (grades 9-12)
  • plus 12 elective credits

Additional Requirements


  • Successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test
  • Completion of 40 hours Community involvement

40 Hours Community Involvement


Community service hours are a graduation requirement of all high school students. They can be completed as early as Grade 9! Forms to record their hours and ideas about where to participate in volunteer activities are available in the Guidance office and posted in the display cases outside. See your counselor if you need more information.

  • Student responsibility, over 4 years
  • Students encouraged to complete this diploma requirement early
  • School provides information regarding requirements and procedures
  • Parental support and monitoring required
  • More information available at Student Stuff on Peel’s Website


Types of Courses


Applied
focus on the essential concepts of the discipline
emphasis on practical, concrete applications of the essential concepts while incorporating theoretical applications as necessary

Academic
focus on the essential concepts of the discipline plus additional related concepts
emphasis on theoretical, abstract applications of the essential concepts while incorporating practical applications where possible

Open
one set of expectations for all students in the subject
designed to provide students a broad educational base