Havergal College Course Calendar, 2019-20 Academic Year

Grade 9 Course Program at Havergal Students in Grade 9 at Havergal will take the following program. Note that there are two areas for choice: • Canadian geography (CGC1D) • English (ENG1D) • French (FSF1D or FSF2D) • Mathematics (MPM1D or MPM2D) • Physical education (PPL10) • Science (SNC1D) • 2 credits of art, drama, Latin, music, Spanish, technology, Mandarin and business Grade 10 Course Program at Havergal Students in Grade 10 at Havergal will take the following program: • Career studies (GLC2O) (0.5 credit) • Civics (0.5 credit) (CHV2D) Reach-Ahead Opportunities for Elementary School Students (OS 2.5.2.1) Under exceptional circumstances, an individual student in Grade 8, with parental consent, may be given permission by the Principal of a secondary school to “reach ahead” to take secondary school courses during the school year. The Principal of the elementary school and the Principal of the secondary school will decide, on a case-by-case basis, whether “reaching ahead” to take a secondary school course is in the best interest of the student. The Principal of the secondary school will assume responsibility for evaluating the student’s achievement and for granting and recording the credit. This evaluation may include a Havergal College exam and consultation with the appropriate Department Head and the Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning. In addition, a reach-ahead credit form will have to be properly signed by both Principals for the reach-ahead credit to be granted. (Canada. Ministry of Education, Ontario. Policy and Program. Ontario Schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 : Policy and Program Requirements. Toronto: Ministry of Education, 2016. Print. Section 2.5.2.1 p 32) Students in Grade 8 may also have the opportunity to start earning community involvement hours in the summer prior to entering Grade 9. Canada. Ministry of Education, Ontario. Policy and Program. Ontario Schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 : Policy and Program Requirements. Toronto: Ministry of Education, 2016. Print. Section 6.1.4 p 66) • English (ENG2D) • History (CHC2D) • Mathematics (MPM2D) • Science (SNC2D) • 3 additional courses

Course Load at Havergal College

A maximum of 8 courses per year may be taken.

• Grade 7-10 students • Grade 11 students • Grade 12 students

must take 8 courses

must take at least 7 courses must take at least 6 courses

Grade 12 students must complete a minimum of six university preparatory courses. These may include a combination of 4M and 4U courses. The 30 credits in the diploma may include some or all of the six required university preparatory courses. Students may not drop below the minimum course load except under exceptional circumstances and only if the school deems this to be in the best interest of the student. This decision is made in consultation with the parents, the Guidance counsellor and the Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning.

Types Of Courses Offered

Grade 9 and 10 Courses (OS 7.2.1) The following types of courses are offered in Grades 9 and 10 at Havergal: • 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. Applied courses are not offered at Havergal College. Students must take a combination of academic or open courses in Grades 9 and 10. 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, 2016. Print. Section 7.2.1 p 71)

44  HAVERGAL COLLEGE | Course Calendar 2019–20