Planning High School Courses
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Planning High School Courses
OSSD graduation requirements are designed to provide students with a balanced program that will help to develop the skills and understanding necessary to become a well-rounded person. The Greyhound Guide is an excellent resource that is provided to students annually during registration for the upcoming school year. To plan a course of study, a range of courses are available. These courses, if wisely selected, will help the student explore and develop his/her own interests and abilities. The Greyhound Guide can be found on the school website.
Each student should carefully consider the following:
- All students must carry four (4) academic credits per term. Any deviation from this requirement must have counselor's approval.
- Each student must know his/her graduation requirements. These are listed elsewhere in this handbook and may vary according to when the student entered the ninth grade. All planning should work toward those requirements.
- Each student must know college entrance and/or technical school requirements and planning should be directed toward meeting those requirements.
- Each student should complete a carefully constructed four-year plan and Individual Success Plan (ISP). The ISP should be updated annually and counselors will give lesson.
- Before selecting a course, each student should check the course description to be sure it fits his/her needs, interests, and abilities, and to ensure that he/she has completed the prerequisite coursework necessary for enrollment in that course.
- Students must be attentive and complete an application if the course requires it. Some courses require pre-approval for enrollment.
- Some courses require additional summer assignments. Teachers will communicate with students before the end of the school year if any additional summer assignments are required.
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