In order to ensure student success, Grand Erie encourages all students to give careful consideration to the course type chosen in each subject area.

Grade 9 – 10 Programs

Five types of courses are offered:

• Academic courses emphasize theory and abstract thinking skills. These courses provide students the foundation for the University course type in grade 11.
• Special Education courses allow students to focus on functional life skills and/or job readiness skills within schools that have a self-contained special education setting and are non-credit bearing.
• Locally Developed compulsory courses are designed to remediate students who are working below grade level and prepare students for the Workplace course type in grade 11.
• Open courses are available to all students regardless of their destination after secondary school. These courses often present a balance of theory and practical work and offer an opportunity for students to explore particular areas of interest or skill.
• Applied courses focus on practical applications and concrete examples. These courses prepare students for the College course type in grade 11.

Grade 11 – 12 Programs

There are five types of program pathways are offered:

• College courses are designed to prepare students for college programs and apprenticeships.
• Workplace courses are designed to prepare students for entry to the workplace and/or apprenticeship.
• University/College courses are designed to prepare students for either community college or university programs.
• Open courses are available to all students regardless of pathway.
• University courses are designed to prepare students for transition to a variety of university programs or apprenticeship.

12 Optional Credits

Optional credits may be earned in all subjects, including those named in the compulsory credit list, provided that such optional credits are additional to the compulsory credits.

The optional credits allow for concentration in a curriculum area of special interest.