Choosing Courses

One of the unique qualities of VHSS is our ability to provide students with flexible course planning. When done in advance, students can plan a hybrid model that fits their learning needs. Our Main Campus guidance collaborates with our on-site Turning Point department, allowing students to access programming from both structures: face to face classes, eLearning courses, and even potential co-op placements. The flexibility provided between the various forms of programming allows students to create a timetable that meets their individual needs and goals.

Grade 11 - 12

In order to ensure student success, Grand Erie encourages all students to give careful consideration to the course type chosen in each subject area.

There are five types of program pathways are offered:

College Courses

Are designed to prepare students for college diploma programs and apprenticeships.

Workplace Courses

Are designed to prepare students for entry to the workplace and/or apprenticeship.

University/College Courses

Are designed to prepare students for entry to the college or university.

Open Courses

Are available to all students regardless of pathway.

University Courses

Are designed to prepare students for university degree programs or apprenticeships.

12 Optional Credits

Optional credits may be earned in all subjects, including those named in the compulsory credit list, provided that such optional credits are additional to the compulsory credits.

The optional credits allow for concentration in a curriculum area of special interest.

Course Codes

Every subject is identified by a common course code. The code consists of five mandated characters and a sixth character for school use. Every course in secondary school has a unique COURSE CODE. All courses have the first five characters as mandated by the Ministry of Education.

Subject Codes

The first letter in the course code denotes the subject area:

A = Arts
B = Business
C = Canadian and World Studies
E = English/ESL
F = French
G = Guidance
H = Humanities and Social Sciences
I = Interdisciplinary or Information Technology
K = Alternative (Non-Credit)
L = International Languages
M = Mathematics
N = FNMI Studies/Native Languages
P = Physical Education
S = Sciences
T = Technological Studies

MTH

Code

The first letter in the course code denotes the subject area:

1 = Grade 9
2 = Grade 10
3 = Grade 11
4 = Grade 12

This letter identifies the level:

A = Level 1
B = Level 2
C = Level 3
D = Level 4
E = Level 5

1 Stream/Destination

Grade 9 - 10:

D = Academic
K = Non-Credit
L = Locally Developed Compulsory Credit
O = Open
P = Applied
W = De-streamed

Grade 11-12:

C = College
E = Workplace
M = University/ College
N = Non-Credit
O = Open
U = University

W

% Grade Range	Achievement Level	Summary Description
80-100 %	Level 4	A very high outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard
70-79 %	Level 3	A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.
60-69 %	Level 2	A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching the provincial standard.
59-50 %	Level 1	A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below provincial standards.
Below - 49%		Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. Credit will not be granted.