Course Selection

Students should familiarize themselves early with prerequisites required for admission to College/University programs of interest. By researching, students can plan for necessary prerequisites courses for Grade 12. To assist in your educational planning you can refer to:

Please Note:

  • Some courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment. Course selections are not guaranteed.
  • Changes to electives may be accommodated if possible until the end of June. No changes to electives will be accommodated in September. Only level and pathway changes will be accommodated if possible once the new school year begins.
  • Choose courses wisely, changes may not be possible.
  • Ontario University bound students will need 6 Grade 12 U or M level courses, including stated required courses from individual university program requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they have all the prerequisites and meet university program requirements.
  • Co-op credits do not count towards admission averages for university. However, it is an excellent opportunity for hands on learning, investigating possible career pathways, increase employability skills and gain real work experience. A separate application is required. Please see Student Services for more information

SHSM Programs

STA offers four Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs. These programs require an application and interview process. Visit the SHSM page for more details on the following programs:

  • Construction & Carpentry
  • Information & Communication Technologies
  • Healthcare & Medical Technologies
  • Sports

Online Learning

Online courses require as much time and effort to complete as traditional courses, but all learning and interactions take place online. Students must seriously consider their learning skills and consult with a guidance counsellor to help determine whether online courses are suitable for them.

When are grade level option sheet presentations?

  • February 7th-9th 2024.
  • These presentations will take place in the school theatre. See schedule below
DatePeriodGrade
Wednesday February 7th19
Wednesday February 7th59(IB Students)
Thursday February 8th310
Thursday February 8th510(IB Students)
Friday February 9th411
Friday February 9th511(IB Students)

When is course selection due?

* They will be due online through myBlueprint on Monday, March 4th, 2024.

What needs to be handed in?

  • Course selection is to be submitted online through myBlueprint.
  • If you did not come from a HCDSB school you will need to activate your account, please follow the instructions in this presentation
  • Parents/Guardians will receive an email notification when your son/daughter submit their classes. Parents/Guardians will be asked to either approve or disapprove the course selection
  • Use cashless online to pay the $65 activity fee

* In April 2023 students will receive a Course Verification sheet listing their course selections for the following year. Changes can be made directly on this sheet and returned to Student Services.

* Always check your Graduation Progress Indicator on My Blueprint to make sure you have all the courses required to meet all graduation requirements

STA Course Catalogue

STA Option Sheets 2024/2025

Option Sheet Grade 10 – 12

This option sheet is for planning purposes only. Course selection is to be completed via myBlueprint. MyBlueprint will open on Feb 9th, 2024, for course selections.

**Please note: For new registrations, once you have completed the registration process Mrs. Hayward will send you an option sheet.

STA Option Sheet Presentations

Option Sheet Presentation Grade 10

Option Sheet Presentation Grade 11

Option Sheet Presentation Grade 12

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