Merivale High School

Course Selection Presentation - IB Grade 10-11

2025-2026

MHS Learning Support & Success

IB Coordinators

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Lewis Harthun

lewis.harthun@ocdsb.ca

Elizabeth Dutton

elizabeth.dutton@ocdsb.ca

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Merivale High School Leadership Team

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Student Services Team

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Ms. Rusch (surnames A-E)

elizabeth.rusch@ocdsb.ca

Mr. Ghobril (surnames F-Mb)

joseph.ghobril@ocdsb.ca

Ms. Belzile (surnames Mc-S)

suzanne.belzile@ocdsb.ca

Ms. Dynie (surnames T-Z)

jenna.dynie@ocdsb.ca

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MHS Learning Support & Success

Student Services Team

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Special Education / Learning Support Teachers

• coordinate IEP accommodations / documentation
• EA support
• Power Hour (Thursdays after school)

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Student Success teachers work closely with classroom teams to support students at risk throughout the year

• Credit support
• Credit intervention, credit rescue, credit recovery
• Kickstart (Tuesday and Thursday at lunch Rm 124)

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Where are you now?

Where are you going?

How will you get there?

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CGD3MF

First 3 Characters indicate the course title

ENG2D = English

PPL3OP = Phys-ed

SBI4U = Biology

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4th Character

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Grade

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5th character indicated the course type:

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D = Academic

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O = Open

U = University

M = University/College

C = College

E = Workplace

6th character indicating a program or differentiation:

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F = French Immersion/� Extended French

P = Female Phys Ed

Q = Male Phys Ed

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1 = Grade 9

2 = Grade 10

3 = Grade 11

4 = Grade 12

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A = Level 1

B = Level 2

C = Level 3

D = Level 4

Language Level

Graduation Summary - Reading Course Codes

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Where are you now?

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OSSD?

IMMERSION CERTIFICATE?

IB DIPLOMA?

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• 30 Credits are needed to graduate from high school:
• 18 Compulsory Credits
• 12 Optional Credits
• 40 Hours Community Involvement
• Provincial literacy requirement (OSSLT)
• eLearning

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Where are you now?

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements CLASS OF 2026/2027

• 4 English (one per grade)
• 1 French
• 3 Mathematics (at least one in gr. 11 or 12)
• 2 Science
• 1 Canadian History
• 1 Canadian Geography
• 1 Arts
• 1 Physical and Health Education
• 0.5 Civics
• 0.5 Careers

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• Group 1 - English, French, International Language, Social Science, Canadian and World Studies or Co-Op.

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• Group 2 - French, Physical Education, Arts, Business or Co-Op.

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• Group 3 – French, Technology, Grade 11 or 12 Science, or Co-Op

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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Requirements

18 Compulsory Credits-CLASS OF 2026/2027

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• 30 Credits are needed to graduate from high school:
• 17 Compulsory Credits
• 13 Optional Credits
• 40 Hours Community Involvement
• Provincial literacy requirement (OSSLT)
• eLearning

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Where are you now?

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements CLASS OF 2028

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Requirements

17 Compulsory Credits-CLASS OF 2028

• 4 English (one per grade)
• 1 French
• 3 Mathematics (at least one in gr. 11 or 12)
• 2 Science
• 1 Canadian History
• 1 Canadian Geography
• 1 Arts
• 1 Physical and Health Education
• 0.5 Civics
• 0.5 Careers

NEW TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT

• 1 grade 9 or grade 10 technology credit
• 1 STEM credit from the stem-related course group

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Ontario students are required to earn two online eLearning credits to graduate from secondary school, beginning with every student who entered Grade 9 in the 2020-21 school year. Parents/guardians may

choose to opt their child out of the mandatory online courses required for graduation.

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For more information about the e Learning Graduation Requirement CLICK HERE to be redirected to the OCDSB website.

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To Opt Out please complete the OCDSB 992 - OPT OUT Form for Online Learning Graduation Requirement.

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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Requirements

eLearning

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Course Information (French Immersion Program)

Students will be granted a French Immersion Certificate upon successful completion of

10 courses in French - 4 French Language Courses + 6 additional courses in French.

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Students in Grade 12 French can participate in the DELF.

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IB Requirements

• You must take 6 IB courses
• Group 1: Language and Literature
• Group 2: Language Acquisition
• Group 3: Individuals and Societies
• Group 4: Science
• Group 5: Mathematics
• Group 6: Arts or Elective

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• Plus TOK, CAS Experiences, Extended Essay

IB Diploma Requirements

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Where are you going?

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College

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COLLEGE

• Enroll in a Diploma, Degree or collaborative program

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• Prerequisites:
• OSSD, ENG4C & others (depends on program)
• Portfolios, program tests (math, language, HPAT, etc.) and/or interviews may be required
• Bachelor’s Degree programs & collaborative programs have university requirements

Examples: B.I.D. (Interior Design) = applied degree� B.Sc. (Nursing) = collaborative program

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• Articulation agreements between Colleges and Universities can bridge between diploma and degree programs

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College

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College

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BEST COLLEGE RESOURCE:

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ontariocolleges.ca

(Research programs & apply on this website)

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University

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UNIVERSITY

• Enroll in a Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) Degree

Examples: B.Sc., B.A., B.Comm.

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• Prerequisites:
• OSSD, ENG4U
• Six 4U or 4M courses* (depends on program)
• Sometimes a minimum cut-off average in specific courses
• Portfolios, test results and/or interviews may be required

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College

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University

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University

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BEST UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

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www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

(Research programs on this website)

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How will you get there?

Plan your future.

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OSSD?

IMMERSION CERTIFICATE?

IB DIPLOMA?

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IB Diploma Programme

IB Requirements

• You must take 6 IB courses

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• Group 1: Language and Literature
• Group 2: Language Acquisition
• Group 3: Individuals and Societies
• Group 4: Science
• Group 5: Mathematics
• Group 6: Arts or Elective

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• A minimum of three at the HL (may be up to 4)

IB Diploma Requirements

AND…

• Theory of Knowledge course (HZT4UE) (in Grade 11-IB1)

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• C.A.S. requirement (Creative/Active/Service)

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• Extended Essay and TOK paper (to be completed during grade 12 year).

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HL or SL?

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• Exam can be written at the Standard Level (SL) – Maximum 2 SL exams in IB 1 (gap years are not permitted).
• Decision on level is finalized in October of IB2 (grade 12) when you register and pay for exams

HL or SL?

HL or SL?

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IB Course Pathways

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Plan your future

ENG4UE

ENG3UE

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

ENG2DE

ENG1DE

Gr 9 pre-IB English

Gr 10 pre-IB English

IB1 English

IB2 English

Group 1: Language & Literature

English (SL or HL)

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FIF4UE

FIF3UE

FSF4UE

FSF3UE

FSF2DE

FSF1DE

Gr 9 pre-IB Core French

Gr 10 pre-IB Core French

IB1 Core French

IB2 Core French

Group 2: Language B

Core French (SL or HL)

FIF2D

FIF1D

Gr 9 Immersion French

Gr 10 pre-IB Immersion French

IB1 Immersion French

IB2 Immersion French

Immersion French�(SL or HL)

LWSDUE

LWSCUE

Grade 11

Grade 12

Grade 9 or 10

Spanish (HL)

IB1 Spanish

IB2 HL Spanish

LWSDUE

IB2 SL Spanish

Grade 10 or 11

Grade 11 or 12

Spanish (SL)

Grade 11

Grade 12

LWSDUE

LWSCUE

Spanish �(ab initio SL)

IB1 Spanish

IB2 ab initio SL Spanish

LWSCUE

IB1 Spanish

LWSBD

Beginner Spanish

Group 2: Language B

CHY4UE

CLN4UE

CHC2DE/J*

Gr 10 pre-IB History

IB1 History

IB2 History

CGW4UE**

Grade 9

Grade 10 or 11

Grade 11 or 12

CGF3ME

CGC1DE/J*

Gr 9 pre-IB Geography

IB1 Geography

IB2 Geography

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Geography (SL or HL)

History (SL or HL)

* J denotes the availability of French immersion course versions

** CGW4UE must be taken in grade 12 for HL option

Group 3: Individuals and Society

HSB4UE

CHC2DE/J*

Gr 10 pre-IB History

Grade 10

Grade 11

Digital Societies (SL)

CGC1DE/J*

SNC2DE/J

SNC1WE/J

SPH4UE

SPH3UE

IB1 Physics

IB2 Physics

SCH4UE

SCH3UE

IB1 Chemistry

IB2 Chemistry

SBI4UE

SBI3UE

IB1 Biology

IB2 Biology

Biology (SL or HL)

Gr 9 pre-IB Science

Gr 10 pre-IB Science

Physics (SL or HL)

Chemistry (SL or HL)

* J denotes the availability of French immersion course versions

Grade 9

Grade 10

Group 4: Experimental Sciences

Grade 11

Grade 12

MCV4U2

MHF4U2

MDM4U2

MCV4U1

MHF4U1

Math Analysis & �Approaches (AA)

(HL)

Math Application & �Interpretations (AI)�(SL)

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Can take ANY 4U Math (optional)

MCR3U1

MCR3U2

MTH1WE

Gr 9 pre-IB HL Math

Gr 10 pre-IB Math

IB1 HL AA Math

IB2 HL AA Math

Gr 10 pre-IB Math

IB1 SL AA Math

IB2 SL AA Math

IB SL AI Math

Math Analysis & �Approaches (AA)

(SL)

Group 5: Mathematics

Group 5: Mathematics

AMR2O

AMR3M

AMR4M

AMR1O

AVI4ME

AVI3ME*

IB1 Visual Arts

IB2 Visual Arts

AMU4ME

Grade 9

Grade 11 or 12

IB2 Music

Grade 9 or Grade 10

Grade 10 or 11

Grade 11 or 12

Instrumental Music �(SL)

Visual Arts (SL)

AMU3ME

AMU2O

Gr 10 Music

IB1 Music

Grade 10

Grade 11

AMU1O

Gr 9 Music

(Band, recommended)

(Band, recommended)

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(Band, recommended)

(Band, recommended)

* taking AVI3ME in grade 10 is recommended

AWM4ME

AVI4ME

AVI3ME

IB1 Visual Arts

IB2 Visual Arts

IB2 Visual Arts Portfolio

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Visual Arts (HL)

AVI1O

AVI1O or AVI2O

Gr 9 or 10 Visual Arts

Grade 9

Gr 9 Visual Arts

Group 6: The Arts

On Xello - Band is an “extra credit” option. This is the ONLY course that should be entered as an extra credit.

Group 6: The Arts

Group 6: Arts/Elective

Students may also select a second group 2 or 3 or 4 subject to fulfill the Group 6 requirement.

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IB Options for Grade 10

CGW4UE**

Grade 9

Grade 10 or 11

Grade 11 or 12

CGF3ME

CGC1DE/J*

Gr 9 pre-IB Geography

IB1 Geography

IB2 Geography

Geography (SL or HL)

AVI4ME

AVI3ME*

IB1 Visual Arts

IB2 Visual Arts

Grade 9 or Grade 10

Grade 10 or 11

Grade 11 or 12

Visual Arts (SL)

Research your options!

Find the best fit for YOUR academic and personal needs.

AVI1O or AVI2O

Gr 9 or 10 Visual Arts

MERIVALE ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS

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VISUAL ARTS

DRAMATIC ARTS

MUSIC

COMPUTER SCIENCE

SHSM - COMMUNICATION & DESIGN

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY

FAMILY STUDIES - FOODS & CULTURE

CANADIAN & WORLD STUDIES

LANGUAGES - FRENCH & SPANISH

ENGLISH & MEDIA STUDIES

BUSINESS

HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (COOP)

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

LINK CREW - Grade 11 INFO SESSION -Fill out form by

February 10th

LINK CREW EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

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Feb 13th 12:20 pm-12:55 pm

Plan your future

e-Learning

• e-Learning courses are available in XELLO.

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• These courses are typically SEMESTERED (half a year), asynchronous, and require a minimum 75 min of work every day.

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• To Opt Out please complete the OCDSB 992 - OPT OUT Form for Online Learning Graduation Requirement.

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Plan Your Future - Cooperative Education

Plan Your Future - Cooperative Education

Creating opportunities through Co-op! Available in grade 11 and grade 12. COOP is an opportunity to…

• try out a job and see how it feels
• explore a possible career
• create connections in your desired work field
• practice skills employability skills
• enhance your academic experiences

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• Two options:
• 2 periods every second day (1COP3PD*) – 2 credits
• 4 periods every second day or every afternoon (1COP4PD*) – 4 credits

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Plan your future�Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

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Available in grade 11 and grade 12 at most Ottawa High schools - check out ALL of the options on the OCDSB SHSM website!

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What are the benefits:

• Build relevant industry skills
• Earn industry recognized certifications at no cost
• Experience authentic experiential learning with industry partners
• Receive recognition for your accomplishments - Red Seal

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Plan your future�SHSM – Arts

Communication and Design @ Merivale High School

Arts and Culture “Communication and Design” SHSM Program Components at Merivale:

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• Bundle of 8 credits (grades 11 & 12)
• MUST complete 4 MAJOR courses (AVI3M, AVI4M, AWQ3O, AWQ4M, AWE3O, AWE4M, TGJ3M, TGJ4M)
• ENG4U/4C; a CWS or Business Credit; 2 coop Credits

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See Ms. Canas for more information about the program!

Talk with your guidance counsellor to discuss course selection

SHSM course planners available here.

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Plan your future

International Certificate Program (ICP)

ICP: Is an opportunity to recognize students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens.

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Participants earn the certificate by: 

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• Earn a certificate by:
• Studying a non-French language
• Taking international-focused courses
• Understanding global issues
• Participate in internationally-focused project(s)

Plan Your Future - Summer School

If you are planning to take a compulsory course at summer school (example Civics and Careers) include it on your course selection. If you are planning to take an elective you do not need to include it on your course selection

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Summer School registration typically opens in early April. Guidance Counsellors will register students for summer school, remove the summer school class from the student’s course selection, and replace the course with the student’s alternate course choice. Students can expect summer school registration confirmation from PRISM.

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The Merivale High School Reach Ahead Summer School Registration Request Form will be available on the Guidance Website in April.

Planning your future - Alternates

• Consider course choices carefully.
• Conflicts may occur.
• Priority is given to compulsory credits/ graduation requirements.
• Changes are not always possible as they are subject to available space in classes.

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CHOOSE YOUR ALTERNATES WISELY

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Plan your future - Course Selection

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Access XELLO through the OCDSB Student Portal

using your OCDSB email login.

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Xello is an online tool that students can use to explore career options, build skills, and reflect on how learning connects with career and learning goals. It is also the tool used for course selection.

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Xello: The Course Selection Tool

With Xello your child will:

• Build Self-knowledge: Define their interests, skills, preferences, and aspirations so they can explore the opportunities right for them.
• Explore Options: Learn about career possibilities and educational pathways by exploring rich, engaging content and lessons.
• Create a Plan: Your child can create dynamic actionable plans that outline the steps needed to achieve school, career, and life goals.
• Learn & Reassess: Interactive lessons help your child develop age appropriate skills and knowledge for success in school and beyond.

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Quick Introduction to Xello

Xello: From a student’s perspective

Final Step of Course Selection - PARENTAL CONSENT

Parents MUST complete the MHS

Xello Course Selection Parent/Guardian Verification & Consent Form

by Friday,February 28th, 2025.

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Form will be posted on the Merivale Student Services page.

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Final Thoughts...

• Research your options.
• Be aware of prerequisite requirements.
• Discuss options with parents.
• Discuss recommended courses with teachers
• Fill out a course planning sheet.
• Be mindful of balance.
• How will I achieve the strongest success BIG PICTURE?
• Meet with your guidance counsellor

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Final Step of Course Selection

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• FINAL STEPS…Click
• Parental approval

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Course Selection DUE DATE:

Friday, February 28th, 2025

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Plan Your Future

2025-2026 Course Selection - Information Page

Merivale Student Services Website - Course Selection Information

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• Ontario Program Option Sheets - Grades 10-12 Option Sheet Worksheet
• IB Program Options Sheets - IB Grades 10-12 Option Sheet Worksheet

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POST-SECONDARY - Information Page

Merivale Student Services Website - Post-Secondary

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More questions?

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THANK YOU!

At any time, if parents have questions, they can make an appointment with their student’s guidance counsellor!

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