Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

Understanding the Code

A = The Arts

K = Alternative (non-credit)

B = Business Studies

L = Classical, International and Native Languages

C = Canadian and World Studies

M = Mathematics

E = English

N = Native Studies

F = French

P = Health and Physical Education

G = Guidance and Career Education

S = Science

H = Social Sciences and Humanities

T = Technological Education

I = Computer Studies or Interdisciplinary

Studies

TYPES OF COURSES OFFERED

Grade 9 and 10 Courses

The following two types of courses are offered in Grades 9 and 10:

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Academic

courses develop students’ knowledge and skills through the study of theory and

abstract problems. These courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject and explore

related concepts as well. They incorporate practical applications as appropriate.

•

Open

courses, which comprise a set of expectations that are appropriate for all students, are

designed to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in subjects that reflect their interests and

prepare them for active and rewarding participation in society. They are not designed with the

specific requirements of university, college or the workplace in mind.

In Grades 9 and 10, students will select an appropriate combination of academic and open courses in

order to add to their knowledge and skills, explore their interests and determine the type of educational

program they are best suited to undertake in Grades 11 and 12. When selecting their courses in

Grades 9 and 10, students are not expected to make binding decisions about a particular education or

career pathway; however, they should try to ensure that they have the prerequisites required for future

courses they plan to take

(Canada. Ministry of Education, Ontario. Policy and Program. Ontario Schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 : Policy and

Program Requirements. Toronto: Ministry of Education, 2011. Print. Section 7.2.1 p 65)

Transfer Courses and Applied Courses

Havergal does not offer transfer courses or applied courses.