CHRIST THE KING 

Course Selection 2026-2027

Grade 9

YOUR CTK GUIDANCE TEAM

Melanie Fataar�COUNSELLOR

(DEPT. HEAD)

Management

Graduation

Grades 9 - 12 (Pe – Z)

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Christine Pavanetto�COUNSELLOR

Scholarships

OYAP & Co-op Coordinator

Grades 9 - 12 (A – G)

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Ivana Lauc�COUNSELLOR

Pathways Coordinator

AP Coordinator

AP Students

(Grades 9 – 12)

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Mark De Cicco�COUNSELLOR

Mentors Lead

US Schools/NCAA

SHSM Coordinator

(Grades 9 - 12 (H - Pa)

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ROLE OF GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS

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Your guidance counsellors are here to assist and support you in a variety of ways.

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You can reach out to your counsellor if you need:

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• to talk about post-secondary pathways
• course selections and Levels
• specialty programs (i.e. SHSM, AP, OYAP, Dual-Credit)
• community supports
• personal concerns

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• Make sure when booking appointments that you book with YOUR Guidance Counsellor

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What is my plan for achieving my goals?

EDUCATION AND CAREER LIFE PLANNING

Who Am I ?

What are my opportunities ?

Who do I want to become ?

The 4 Step Inquiry Model & Pathways Planning

A GOOD PLACE TO START -MYBLUEPRINT  

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-Use myBlueprint and complete the Who Am I Surveys to help you narrow your field(s) of interest based on your personality, learning styles, strengths and interests.

-track graduation and plan ahead

***not updated until the end of each semester, course changes not reflected

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WHO AM I?

LOOKING AHEAD TO GRADE 10

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

All Ontario high school students must complete 40 hours of community service as a graduation requirement, as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

It is recommended that students compete at least 10 hours a year!

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All approved Community Service Hours include not for profit, charity or community.

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Some examples may include working with the Parish Community, Cancer Society, Georgetown Breadbasket, Salvation Army, working with Youth or Seniors.  

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If you are unsure if your hours are eligible, contact your Guidance Counsellor for approval.

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL LITERACY TEST (OSSLT)

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E-LEARNING

• students are to take 2 e-learning credits throughout high school or complete

OPT OUT form on myBlueprint in grade 12

• summer school, night school and on-line day school courses can count towards this
• very limited on-line day school courses until grade 11 and 12
• Must be meet with counsellor to see if this is an option

CHANGES TO THE �CREDIT BREAKDOWN

• 17 Compulsory Credits

(used to be 18)

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• 13 Elective Credits

(used to be 12)

COMPULSORY CREDITS

• 17 compulsory credits (current is 18 comp credits)
• 1 credit in tech education (Grade 9 or Grade 10) 
• 1 credit from the STEM-related course group

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• 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) 
• 3 credits in mathematics (Grade 9, Grade 10 and 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12) 
• 2 credits in science 
• 1 credit in Canadian history (Grade 10) 
• 1 credit in Canadian geography (Grade 9) 
• 1 credit in the arts 
• 1 credit in health and physical education 
• 1 credit in French as a second language 
• 0.5 credit in career studies 
• 0.5 credit in civics and citizenship 

YOUR 17 COMPULSORY CREDITS MUST INCLUDE 1 STEM-RELATED COURSE :� 

• BUSINESS STUDIES 
• COMPUTER STUDIES 
• COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 
• MATHEMATICS (IN ADDITION TO THE 3 COMPULSORY CREDITS CURRENTLY REQUIRED) 
• SCIENCE (IN ADDITION TO THE 2 COMPULSORY CREDITS CURRENTLY REQUIRED) 
• TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION (IN ADDITION TO THE 1 COMPULSORY CREDIT REQUIRED) 

STEM-RELATED COURSE REQUIREMENT

No More Groups…

13 ELECTIVE CREDITS

GRADE 10 ELECTIVE OPTIONS

-STUDENTS IN GRADE 10 HAVE 2 ELECTIVE COURSES IN THEIR SCHEDULES ��-CONSIDER YOUR STRENGTHS, INTERESTS, CAREER PATHWAY AND WORKLOAD IN YOUR OTHER COURSES 

SO MANY CHOICES!  WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO CHOOSE? 

*Canadian & World Studies     *Arts     *Business         

*Health and Physical Education *Moderns

*Social Sciences     *Technological and Computer Studies   

PLANNING TO TAKE SUMMER SCHOOL

You are required to be online/in-class 5-6 hours each day with assessment pieces due each day.

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Information regarding summer school enrollment will be given to students in April or May. 

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If you are taking Summer School DO NOT CHOOSE THE COURSE on myBlueprint but choose an additional elective.

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***Failure to complete a summer school course will result in the additional elective being removed from the student’s timetable, if THE COURSE is available.

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*Summer School runs the ENTIRE month of July! 

ANY STUDENTS PLANNING TO TAKE A SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE…..

FOR ANY NIGHT SCHOOL OR SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION, GO TO THE THOMAS MERTON WEBSITE HTTPS://MERTON.HCDSB.ORG/

CHOOSING COURSES �AND SUBMISSION

Follow directions to ensure that you

GET the COURSES you WANT!

GRADE 10 COURSES

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REVIEW what you have taken and what you MAY STILL need to take…

• Have I taken an ART credit? (grade 9 or 10)
• Have I taken a Phys Ed Credit?
• Have I taken or PLAN to take one STEM-Related Credit?
• Have I taken or plan to take a Tech. Education Credit (grade 9 or 10)
• Do you have a plan to complete 2 e-learning courses by the end of next year (or complete an opt out form)?

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• myBlueprint will help you to see which credits you HAVE earned and which credits you still NEED by Graduation 

RELIGION

ENGLISH

MATH

SCIENCE

HISTORY

CIVICS/CAREERS

Grade 10 Compulsory Courses

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**Make sure that you have completed your 1 required Art credit in either Grade 9 or Grade 10

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**Check your myBlueprint account and review any additional courses that you may need to take for graduation

ADDING CIVICS AND CAREERS TO YOUR PLANNER����

• Students must enter all 8 required courses in their grade 10 plan
• A 9^th slot will then appear at the bottom of the grade 10 planner
• The other half of the Civics and Careers course can then be added here

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ENGLISH

MATH

SCIENCE

HISTORY

Grade 10 Level Choices

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**Course codes change from de-streamed to academic or applied; please make sure to consider the following:

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• Follow your teacher recommendations
• Review your past marks in the subject
• Consider your learning style
• Speak to your peers and family for support
• Look ahead to your future post-secondary destinations

ACADEMIC OR APPLIED?

• Academic 
• Leads to university pathway
• Focus on academic and professional programs
• In depth study and challenging material
• Increased pace and expectations
• Often more homework and time required

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• Applied
• Leads to college pathway
• Focus on career training and trades
• Hands on and practical learning and experience 
• Additional teacher support/guidance
• More work is completed during class time  

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GRADE 10 COURSES (AP PREP)

Choices

English (ENG2DA)

Math (MPM2DA)

Science (SNC2DA)

History (CHC2DA)

Information

You have a choice of up to 4 AP courses in grade 10.

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Remember that to be considered for the AP Program, it is strongly recommend that you must have at least 2 AP courses in your schedule.

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*Minimum Requirement of 80% in subject and teacher approval for all grade 9s who wish to join the AP programs in grade 10.

MyBlueprint

AP Courses will be labeled with an A at the end of their course code

Example: 

• Regular History will be CHC2D1
• AP Prep History will be CHC2DA

*Prep Package provided for Math & Science

FRENCH PROGRAMS (GRADE 10)

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French Immersion

• Students taking French Immersion must take French, History and Religion components in grade 10

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• These will be labeled with an M at the end of their course code
• Example: 
• Regular History will be CHC2D1
• French Immersion History will be CHC2DM

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SELECTING COURSES ON MYBLUEPRINT.CA

WHERE CAN I FIND D2L/MYBLUEPRINT?

Go to the main page on the www.hcdsb.org website

STEP 1

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Log into your myBlueprint account via the D2L Homepage

STEP 2

From the D2L Dashboard, click on PLAN COURSES

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STEP 3

Select your Courses (click on +course)

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Step 4 – Click REVIEW (VIEW PLANS)

Review

STEP 5

Make sure there are NO ISSUES

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Also Check that these ARE the courses that you want!

STEP 6

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Click SUBMIT COURSE SELECTIONS to submit to the school

STEP 7

Click SEND APRROVAL EMAIL

STEP 8

Enter Parent/Guardian Email

STEP 9

 Parent/Guardian MUST Accept or Reject

WHAT YOU NEED

So, what do I need to complete…?

CtK Jaguars 

WHEN ARE COURSE CHOICES DUE?�

You MUST submit these 3 things:

1. myBlueprint Course Submission 

(Due: March 5, 2026) 

• Parental Approval of courses through email
• $65 Activity Fee paid through School Cash Online *

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(Please see school website http://www.ctk.ca/student-activity-fee/ for further details.)  

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CHOOSE COURSES CAREFULLY!

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• Priority will be given to students who submit their course selections on myBlueprint and to Guidance on time!!

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• Students who submit course selections after the deadline may not get their first choice of courses.

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• Course Verification Forms will be distributed in April

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ELECTIVE CHANGES WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE AFTER THE DEADLINE.

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KEEP IN TOUCH

Instagram: @CTKStudentServices_hcdsb

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Linktree: @CTKStudents_hcdsb

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Website: https://secondary.hcdsb.org/ctk/

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Counsellor Open House: 

March 2 - 4

During Lunches

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