Bundles of 8-10 courses that allow students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while getting their high school diploma.
Student Success
Every student learns in his or her own way.
Ontario's high schools are working with communities, employers, colleges, universities and training centres to offer more ways than ever to help students focus on their interests and support their learning.
This means meeting the needs, interests and strengths of all students, engaging them in learning and better preparing them for graduation and beyond.
See what your child needs to graduate from high school in Ontario.
Find out about the expanded programs and new courses now more widely available.
Specialist High Skills Majors
Cooperative Education
A program that combines classroom and workplace learning. Students can earn two co-op credits towards their compulsory diploma requirements, with no limit on earning optional co-op credits.
Dual Credit Programs
Students have more opportunities than ever to earn credits that count towards both their high school diploma and a college diploma or apprenticeship certification.
Learn about other initiatives now in place to support your child's learning and engagement in school.
Transitions
Education and career/life planning, orientation programs and extra help for students as they move from grade to grade and school to school.
Student Engagement
Students now have the voice and influence to positively change their school environment, become more involved in the life of the school and achieve their goals.
Student Success Teams
At each school, a dedicated team with a principal, teachers and a guidance counsellor provides extra attention and support for individual students.
Student Success Stories
Read the stories of students who are realizing their potential with Student Success initiatives.