While some courses are required for graduation, many others can be selected to meet your individual interests and goals. As you move into the latter years of your secondary schooling and your goals are clearer, these choices become even more important. We encourage you to experience a range of electives to support the development of a well-rounded graduate.
Once you have made your selections, we will design an individual timetable for you. Sometimes this timetable may not be exactly the way you expected it to be because of class size limits or graduation requirements. For this reason, you should think carefully about the alternate course choices you list on your program planning sheet; it is quite possible you may end up taking one or more of these courses.
You should also be aware that our timetable is driven by student requests. For any particular course to run, there is a minimum number of students required. What this means is that all courses listed in the documents below may not be offered each year or every semester. Sometimes due to staffing or other changes, there may be some modifications of course offerings and descriptions without prior notice.
Students entering Grade 8 and 9 are completing the Intermediate Program, while students in Grade 10-12 are in the Graduation Program. Students in the Graduation Program need to successfully complete a minimum eighty (80) credits (20 courses) for graduation including Career Life Connections and Capstone Project.
Further, it is expected that senior students discuss plans with their counsellor and consult with the career advisor, post-secondary calendars, and websites such as www.educationplanner.ca to ensure that prerequisites are met for programs that you are interested in. McNair’s course selection process provides an excellent opportunity for personal growth and for exercising decision-making skills. We look forward to helping you make the best-informed decision possible.
Above all, this information is a tool for you to take the first steps towards making next year an enjoyable and productive experience. Discuss your options with your family and friends, think about your personal goals and interests and make the best possible choices for your learning - your future belongs to you!
