GRADES 9 AND 10 COURSES
Students choose between academic and applied courses in each of the core subjects – English, French as a second language, mathematics, science, geography, and history. In planning, stakeholders should take into account the need to adapt instructional approaches and materials to reflect the differences between the two course types.
ACADEMIC COURSES
Academic courses develop a student’s knowledge base and skills through the study of theory and abstract problems. These courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject and explore related concepts as well. They incorporate practical applications as appropriate.
APPLIED COURSES
Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject, and develop a student’s knowledge base and skills through practical applications and concrete examples. Familiar situations are used to illustrate ideas, and students are given more opportunities to experience hands-on applications of the concepts and theories they study.
OPEN COURSES
Open course are the only type of course offered in most subjects other than those listed above. They are designed to prepare students for further study in a subject, and to enrich their education generally. Open courses comprise a set of expectations that are appropriate for all students.
Students in Grades 9 and 10 will make the choice between academic, applied and open courses primarily on the basis of their strengths, interests, and needs. Their parents or guardians, the Principal and teachers, will help them make their choices, which will be reflected in their Annual Education Plan. Students who are successful in any academic or applied course in Grade 9 will have the opportunity to enter either the academic or applied course in the same subject in Grade 10. However, Grade 10 academic courses prepare students for Grade 11 University or College preparation courses while Grade 10 applied courses prepare students for Grade 11 College or Workplace preparation courses.
GRADES 11 AND 12 COURSES
In Grades 11 and 12, students will choose from among destination-related course types: university preparation, university/college preparation, college preparation, workplace preparation, and open courses. Students will make their choices based on their interest, achievement, and career goals. Prerequisites are specified for many of the courses offered in Grades 11 and 12. These prerequisites are identified in the Course of Study document for each course.
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION
These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs.
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREPARATION
These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for specific programs offered at universities and colleges.
COLLEGE PREPARATION
These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the requirements for entrance to most college programs or for admission to apprenticeship or other training programs.
WORKPLACE PREPARATION
These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the expectations of employers, if they plan to enter the workplace directly after graduation, or the requirements for admission to certain apprenticeship or other training programs.
OPEN COURSES
These courses are designed to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in subjects that reflect their interests and to prepare them for active and rewarding participation in society. They are not designed with the specific requirements of universities, colleges, or the workplace.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Students registered at Mindview Academy are part time and they have access to their home school and public library regarding more support for Community resources.
The curriculum documents are available on the ministry website http://www.edu.gov.on.ca
List of available courses in grades 9-12 and all prerequisite requirements:
Grade 9 courses:
| Subject | Course Code | Prerequisite |
| International: Arabic Language | LYAAD | None |
| Science 9 Academic | SNC1D! | None |
| Math 9 Academic | MPM1D1 | None |
| English, Academic | ENG1D | None |
| English, Applied | ENG1P | None |
Grade 10 Courses:
| Subject | Course Code | Prerequisite |
| International: Arabic Language | LYABA | None |
| Science 10 Academic | SNC2D1 | SNC1D1 |
| Math 10 Academic | MPM2D1 | MPM1D1 |
| English, Academic | ENG2D | ENG1D |
| English, Applied | ENG2P | ENG1P |
Grade 11 Courses:
| Subject | Course | Prerequisite |
| Functions and Relations, University Preparation | MCR3U | MPM2D |
| Biology, University Preparation | SBI3U | SNC2D |
| Chemistry, University Preparation | SCH3U | SNC2D |
| Physics, University Preparation | SPH3U | SNC2D |
| International: Language Arabic | LYACU | none |
| English, University Preparation | ENG3U | ENG2D |
| English, College Preparation | ENG3C | ENG2D/2P |
Grade 12 Courses:
| Subject | Course | Prerequisite |
| Advance Functions, Grade 12 | MHF4U | MCR3U |
| Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12 | MCV4U | MHF4U |
| Mathematics of data Management, University Preparation | MDM4U | MCR3U or MCF3M |
| Biology, University Preparation | SBI4U | SBI3U |
| Chemistry, University Preparation | SCH4U | SCH3U |
| Physics, University Preparation | SPH4U | SPH3U |
| International: Language Arabic | LYADU | None |
| English, University Preparation | ENG4U | ENG3U |
| English, College Preparation | ENG4C | ENG3C or ENG3M |
