Welcome to Grade 12 Trojans!
An exciting year lies ahead! Graduation will soon be upon you!
To help us to help you, current Grade 11 students are asked to fill in the Grade 11 Career/Life Planning Pathways Questionnaire (you will need to be logged into your Google account to access it!) prior to starting course selection in January 2025.
Preparing to select your courses for 2025-2026
Start with discussing your pathway plans and goals with your parents/caregivers. If you have any questions, ask your guidance counsellor or teachers. Use the information and links contained on this webpage to do your research.
myBlueprint is key to helping you plan your pathway. Be sure you log into your account and use the resources within the site to help you.
You can use this Grade 12 Course Selection Cheatsheet to help you track your choices and have discussions with your parents and teachers about the courses that are right for you.
Once you’ve finalized all your course selections, you will submit these choices in myBlueprint
Step 1: Choose Your Compulsory Courses
Students are required to take enough courses Grade 12 to ensure you have completed your 30 credits in order to graduate. You must take a minimum of 3 courses in each semester in order to be considered a full time student and therefore you should plan on taking a minimum of 6 courses.
By your Grade 12 year, you should only still need to take English as a compulsory course. However, if you have missed taking another compulsory credit, now is the time to ensure that you have covered all requirements (e.g. Groups 1,2,3 credits).
- English – ENG4CI/ENG4EI/ENG4UI (college/workplace/university)
- NOTE: Students in Extended French must also select FEF4UI – consult your guidance counsellor if you think you need to still complete any other outstanding Extended French credits
When you move into the final year of secondary school, your post-secondary plans must be considered as you will be choosing the level of programming based on your desired pathway. You should check your prerequisites carefully to ensure that you have successfully completed the prerequisite courses at the appropriate level to prepare you for the Grade 12 courses you are choosing. Your guidance counsellor will be checking this and will make adjustments to your course selections if you do not have the proper prerequisites.
**Now is the time to be very thoughtful in your selections – senior courses fill up quickly and there are often a limited number of sections (classes) available. If you have any questions about your course selections and how they might impact your pathway planning/post-secondary destination, book an appointment with your guidance counsellor!
Step 2: Choose Your Elective Courses
There are different levels of elective courses:
College Pathway (designated by a “C” as the fifth character – e.g. HFA4CI)
University/College Pathway (designated by an “M” as the fifth character – e.g. BBB4MI)
University Pathway (designated by a “U” as the fifth character – e.g. HSP3UI)
Workplace Pathway (designated by an “E” as the fifth character – e.g. CHM4EI)
Open Level (designated by an “O” as the fifth character) courses are still offered, and are just that: open to everyone to take!
As with compulsory courses, the elective courses may have prerequisites depending on the level you are selecting. Be sure you know that you have the required prerequisite before selecting a senior level course at the various levels.
This is the year where you have lots of freedom in your selections. You can use electives to complete the required number of credits you need in order to graduate, or you can continue to explore various subject areas that interest you. You can also choose Grade 11 courses as well if you wish.
Course Descriptions for all FHCI courses offered in 2025-2026 are available in the public FHCI myBlueprint page – please carefully review them when you are making your course selections.
| ADA4MI | Dramatic Arts, University/College | ICS4UI | Computer Science, University | |
| AMI4MI | Music – Instrumental, University/College |
IDC4OY IDC4UY** |
Peer Education & Mentorship in School & Society, University ** if you are choosing the university level course, you may need to have an entrance interview with peer tutoring teacher | |
| AMV4MI | Music – Vocal, University/College | IDC4OX | Student Activities Leadership, Open | |
| ASM4MI | Media Arts, University/College | IDC4UX | Student Activities Leadership, University | |
| ATC4MI | Dance, University/College | LWSDUI | Spanish, Academic, Level 4 | |
| AVI4MI | Visual Arts, University/College | OLC4OI | Literacy Skills, Open (Counsellor recommendation) | |
| AWS4MI | Visual Arts – Digital Media, University/College | |||
| BAT4MI | Financial Accounting Principles | PAF4OX | Personal and Fitness Activities, Open (X female) | |
| BBB4MI | International Business Fundamentals, University/College | PAF4OY | Personal and Fitness Activities, Open (Y male) | |
| BOH4MI | Business Leadership **new for 2025-2026 | PLF4MI | Recreation and Fitness Leadership, University/College | |
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CGW4UI CGW4CI |
Canadian & World Issues, University OR College | PPL4OX | Healthy Active Living, Open (X female) | |
| CHM4EI | Adventures in World History, Workplace | PPL4OY | Healthy Active Living, Open (Y male) | |
| CHY4UI | World History Since the Fifteenth Century, University | PSK4UI | Introduction to Kinesiology, University | |
| CLN4UI | Canadian & International Law, University | SBI4UI | Biology, University | |
| CPW4UI |
Canadian & World Politics, University
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SCH4UI | Chemistry, University | |
| SCH4CI | Chemistry, College | |||
| FEF4UI | Extended French, University | SNC4EI | Science | |
| FSF4UI | Core French, University | SPH4UI | Physics, University | |
| HFA4CI | Nutrition & Health, College | TDJ4MI | Technological Design, University/College | |
| HFA4UI | Nutrition & Health, University | TEJ4MI | Computer Engineering Technology, University/College | |
| HHG4MI | Human Growth & Development, University/College | TMJ4CI |
Manufacturing Technology, College (Machine, Welding & Fabrication Focus) |
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| HIP4OI | Personal Life Management, Open | TTJ4CI | Transportation Technology, College | |
| HSB4UI | Challenge & Change in Society, University | |||
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DCO3OC
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2 Credit Coop (*Select this even if you have already taken coop in previous grades)
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COOP4 | 4 Credit Coop involves a full day of work placement, for an entire semester (*Select this when you have confirmed your pathway plans with your coop teacher and/or guidance counsellor) |
Note: There are no course fees. For some courses, there could be a supplemental fee for consumable materials or experiential opportunities like field trips. In addition, extra-curricular clubs, school events and teams will have fees. We do not want fees to be a barrier from a student participating, so If you have a concern about a supplemental fee, please know there are funds available to support students. Please speak with your teacher, vice-principal or guidance counsellor.
SPECIAL Pathway Programs To Consider
Cooperative Education and OYAP (opportunities to explore a skilled trade apprenticeship)
Dual Credits – Earn high school and college credits at the same time! This is a program offered by the WRDSB in partnership with Conestoga College. Visit the WRDSB Dual Credit website for program information.
OYAP-FAST
Course Description:
Focused Apprenticeship Skills Training (FAST) is an accelerated stream within OYAP that will allow students in Grades 11 and 12 to participate in more apprenticeship learning through additional Cooperative Education credits while completing their OSSD.
To participate in OYAP-FAST, students must:
- Meet the OYAP eligibility requirements
- Be 15 years old or older
- Have completed 14 credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Complete and OYAP Participant Form during their Co-op placement
- Have signed parent/guardian consent to participate in OYAP-FAST
- By signing this consent form, students and caregivers acknowledge that if a student withdraws from OYAP-FAST, all other regular OSSD course requirements must be completed to earn an OSSD.
Completion requirements for OYAP-FAST include that a student has:
- Earned 8 to 11 Cooperative Education credits with their placement component in the skilled trades.
- By the time they complete their eighth Cooperative Education credit, their Co-op employer must register them as an OYAP apprentice (obtained a Registered Training Agreement (RTA)).
Students who meet the above completion requirements and all other OSSD requirements will be awarded the OYAP-FAST seal on their OSSD, and OYAP-FAST will be listed in the Specialized Program field of the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
Other Considerations:
- Although it’s not required, it is recommended that a grade 12 math course is completed on top of the above listed components.
- While the OYAP-FAST program does provide an alternative pathway for students to achieve an OSSD, there may be post-secondary limitations to the OYAP-FAST OSSD seal. Students should consider all their pathway options before committing to OYAP-FAST.
** If you would like more information about these programs, or fill out an application, please make an appointment to speak to your Guidance Counsellor
E-learning/Online Learning Requirements
Note that all students will need to complete the equivalent of 2 full credits of online/e-learning courses in order to graduate (unless a parent/caregiver signs the opt out form).
To help you with your planning, the WRDSB will offer the following courses in 2025-2026 through our e-learning platform. Please speak to your guidance counsellor if you plan to take these courses through the e-learning platform versus regular in-school programming. You must indicate your choice to take the e-learning courses in myBlueprint by selecting the correct course codes that end in “E”.
Compulsory Courses available in e-learning format: ENG4CE- English, College*; ENG4UE- English, University*;
Optional/Elective Courses available in e-learning format: BAT4ME- Financial Accounting Principles*; BBB4ME- International Business Fundamentals, University/College*; BDV4CE – Entrepreneurial Studies; BOH4ME- Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, University/College*; CGW4UE- Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Perspective, University*; CHY4UE- World History Since the Fifteenth Century, University*; CIA4UE- Analyzing Current Economic Issues,University; CLN4CE- Legal Studies, College; CLN4UE- Canadian and International Law, University*; ETS4UE – Studies in Literature; EWC4UE- The Writer’s Craft, University; GLN4OE- Navigating the Workplace, Open; HFA4UE – Nutrition and Health, University*; HHG4ME- Human Development throughout the Lifespan, University/College*; HHS4CE- Families in Canada, College; HHS4UE – Families In Canada, University; HIP4OE- Personal Life Management, Open*; HNB4ME- The World of Fashion, University/College; HSB4UE- Challenge and Change in Society, University*; HSC4ME – World Cultures; HSE4ME- Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice; HZT4UE- Philosophy: Questions and Theories, University; ICS4UE- Computer Science, University*; LNAAOE – Native Languages – Level 1; MAP4CE- Foundations for College Mathematics, College*; MCT4CE- Mathematics for College Technology, College*; MCV4UE- Calculus and Vectors, University*; MDM4UE- Mathematics of Data Management, University*; MHF4UE- Advanced Functions*; OLC4OE- Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course, Open*; PSK4UE- Introductory Kinesiology, University*; SBI4UE- Biology, University*; SCH4CE- Chemistry, College*; SCH4UE- Chemistry, University*; SES4UE- Earth and Space Science, University;SNC4ME – Science; SPH4CE- Physics, College; SPH4UE – Physics, University*
*indicates that we offer the same course as an in-class option at FHCI
Step 3: Enter Your Courses in myBlueprint
Course selections will be completed in myBlueprint. Note: You should select the Login using a School Account option. This will allow you to use your WRDSB PAL account login.
Course selection takes place from within the High School Planner page in your MyBlueprint account.
You will receive an error message when you submit if you have selected courses for which you do not have the proper pre-requiste course(s),or if you have selected too many/too few credits.
Completing Course Selection using the MyBlueprint platform
- Log into your MyBlueprint Account
- Go into your High School Planner page
- When Course Selection is open, your planner page becomes your course selection page – follow the steps to select, review and submit your course selections
- Step By Step Guide: Course Selection Process in myBlueprint
We will be closing Course Selection Submission at NOON on Monday, March 3 2025
Step 4: Course Selection Verification Process (after March Break 2025)
If we do not receive an electronic confirmation of your parent’s approval of your course selection, we will print a copy and have students take it home to be signed.
Our goal is to have a hard copy of a signed/approved electronically choices for EVERY SINGLE STUDENT!
