Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Supporting Students Along their Learning Journey

Who should I talk to?

• Parents/Caregivers
• Friends
• Teachers
• Other adults in your life

What should we talk about?

• Your wishes, hopes, and dreams
• Your hobbies and interests
• What environment do you like to work in (i.e. shop, outdoors, classroom, etc.)?
• Your goals
• Your family history and traditions
• Your thinking from your Individual Pathway Plans
• Your prefered learning style
• Your academic progress
• Your strengths
• Learning and skills that you are working on

What tools can I use to help me plan my high school courses? 

• What do I need to earn my Ontario Secondary School Diploma?
• Where can I find course descriptions?
• What are the prerequisites?
• What are the different  types of courses?
• What do the course codes mean? 
• What should I do if I need English Language support?
• What should I do if I need Special Education support?