Locally Developed Compulsory Courses provide students who need additional support and flexibility
a pathway to meet the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Ontario
Secondary School Certificate (OSSC).
PATHWAY OPTIONS
This pathway does limit the opportunities for many post-secondary programs, for example, college
and skilled trades. If you have any further questions about locally developed compulsory courses,
please contact the school guidance counsellor.
FOCUS OF LOCALLY DEVELOPED COMPULSORY COURSES
Courses focus on cross-curricular, community-focused, experiential, and project-based learning to
meet the varied learning styles of students who:
· are often several grade levels behind in literacy and numeracy skills;
· benefit from structure and organization;
· complete tasks and homework with assistance and prompting;
· enjoy concrete, visual learning; and
· benefit from authentic, hands-on learning experiences.
STUDENTS IN THE LOCALLY DEVELOPED/WORKPLACE PATHWAY HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY TO:
· work towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
· develop literacy and numeracy skills through subject-based learning;
· focus on hands-on, authentic learning;
· engage in project-based learning;
· work on curriculum expectations that meet their educational needs; and
· improve their confidence and engagement in school.
CREDITS EARNED AND POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
Students will work toward locally developed credits in English, mathematics, science, geography,
and history in their Grade 9 and 10 years in addition to open-level compulsory and elective courses.
Students will then transition to workplace level and other courses that fit their pathway plan in their
Grade 11 and 12 years. Upon completion of their OSSD, students in this pathway transition directly
into the workplace and, in some cases, college or skilled trades. However, note that
postsecondary pathway options are limited when students complete locally developed
compulsory courses.
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