Academic Zone
The academic zone is an important platform for our school, which aims to display the academic achievements and learning activities of each grade. Here, you can find the highlights of each grade’s courses, students’ works and wonderful activity photos, vividly presenting students’ efforts and growth in the learning process.
OSSD
Subjects taken in four grades
1
GRADE 9
Compulsory subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science and Humanities
- Sports
- Art
Elective subjects:
- Language (such as French, Chinese, etc.)
- Computer technology
- Other elective art courses
2
GRADE 10
Compulsory subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science and Humanities
- Health and sports
- Technical education
Elective subjects:
- Foreign language
- Art
- Business research
3
GRADE 11
Compulsory subjects:
- English (compulsory course for Grade 11)
- Mathematics (usually you can choose different directions such as academic, applied or professional)
- Social Sciences and Humanities (Elective)
Elective subjects:
- Science (such as biology, chemistry, physics)
- Foreign language
- Art
- Commerce
- Technical courses
4
GRADE 12
Compulsory subjects:
- English (compulsory course for Grade 12)
- Mathematics (you can also choose different directions)
Elective subjects:
- All kinds of science courses
- Foreign language
- The social sciences
- Art
- Business and Technology Courses
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Additional requirements
Students also need to complete the following requirements to obtain OSSD:
Q&A
Students need to complete at least 30 credits, including 18 compulsory courses and 12 elective courses. In addition, students need to complete 40 hours of community services and pass a provincial exam (such as the Ontario English exam).
Students can choose courses according to their interests and career goals. School tutors usually provide advice to help students make appropriate choices based on their future promotion and career plans.
Yes, according to the requirements of OSSD, students must complete at least 40 hours of community services to promote social responsibility and community participation.
Many schools offer online course options, which allows students to study at a flexible time. This is a convenient choice for students who need to balance other responsibilities.
