All Saints offers a wide selection of courses at many different levels. Students and parent/guardians can access our course calendar (courses offered and descriptions) online using myBlueprint. DCDSB's Pathways to Success website and our Pathway Programs page is also valuable resources for Secondary Pathways Planning.
Course calendar
We offer a wide selection of courses at many different levels. Students and parents can access our school's course calendar online using myBlueprint.
myBlueprint is an online tool designed to help students plan their future.
Cracking the code
Secondary school courses are identified with a six character code. The first five characters are consistent throughout every high school in Ontario.
OSSD
Type of courses
De-streamed Courses (W)
Ontario's Ministry of Education is committed to addressing systemic discrimination and helping to break down barriers for Indigenous, Black, and racialized students, students from low-income households, students with disabilities, and students with special education needs. As part of this commitment, the Ministry of Education is removing Academic and Applied courses (streaming) in Grade 9 and implementing de-streamed courses. De-streaming will help ensure that students have as many opportunities as possible to make good choices about their future.
De-streaming began with Grade 9 Math in September 2021 and will continue in September 2022 with the de-streaming of all other Grade 9 courses. Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Courses will continue to be offered in the 2022-2023 school year
As part of your transition into Grade 10, you need to determine the academic level of courses you want to select. The academic levels in high school are:
Locally Developed Courses (L)
Students at this level:
- learn the most essential concepts of a subject;
- require teacher direction and instruction to accommodate learning needs and to complete activities;
- improve basic literacy and numeracy skills;
- learning skills need improvement or require consistent practice and reinforcement;
- students best suited for Locally Developed Courses have previously worked in the Level 1 range.
Applied Level Courses (P)
Students at this level:
- learn the essential concepts of a subject;
- emphasis is on practical and hands-on application of concepts;
- students are more dependent learners, preferring discussions, teacher-directed or teacher-guided learning and real-life applications;
- students who do well in Grade 9 applied have generally performed in the Level 2-3 range.
Academic Level Course (D)
Students at this level:
- learn the essential concepts of a subject and explore related materials;
- emphasis is on theory and abstract thinking as a basis for future learning;
- students are creative and like to research and problem solve;
- students are independent learners with good to excellent learning skills;
- students who do well in Grade 9 academic have generally performed in the Level 3-4 range.
Open Level Course
All students at all levels of academic abilities and learning needs and strengths can take an open level course. Expectations are designed to be appropriate for all students. These courses are usually in art and physical education.
In Grade 11 and 12, students have the option to choose from the following:
College Level Courses (C)
Students at this level:
- Learn the knowledge and skills needed to meet entrance requirements for most college programs;
- Emphasize concrete applications of the theoretical material covered in the course and development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Focus on the development of independent research skills and independent learning skills.
University Level Course (U)
Students at this level:
- Learn the knowledge and skills needed to meet entrance requirements for university study;
- Emphasize theoretical aspects of the course content, with supporting applications;
- Focus on the development of both independent research skills and independent learning skills.
Mixed University/College Level Courses (M)
Students at this level:
- Learn content that is relevant for both university and college programs;
- Learn knowledge and skills needed to meet entrance requirements for specific university and college programs;
- Emphasize both theoretical aspects and related concrete applications of the course content.
Workplace Level Course (E)
Students at this level:
- Prepare students to move directly into the workplace or to be admitted to apprenticeship or other training programs in the community;
- Emphasis on practical workplace skills.
Advanced Placement Course (AP)
Students at this level:
- meet or exceed a high level of academic achievement (Level 4 or 80%) in a broad array of subjects;
- are independent, self-directed learners;
- process information quickly;
- display intellectual curiosity;
- assume responsibility for their own learning.
