Secondary Courses: Breakdown of Grades
This page outlines the breakdown of grades for secondary courses in the London District Catholic School, based on information provided by the Ministry of Education released in June of 2026.
This page is being updated and reviewed. LDCSB educators who have questions about this page should contact School and Learning Services.
If you need to reference the old values, that expired after summer school 2026, you can access them here.
In Grades 9 and 10, a student’s final mark will be based on:
- 65% classroom work completed throughout the course
- 20% mandatory final evaluations, broken down as described below
- 15% attendance and participation
In Grades 11 and 12, a student’s final mark will be based on:
- 65% classroom work completed throughout the course
- 25% mandatory final evaluations, broken down as described below
- 10% attendance and participation
The Arts
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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ATC1O: Dance
ADA1O: Drama ADA1O: Drama ALC1O/ALC2O: Integrated Arts AMS1O: Music AMU1O: Music AMU1O: Music AMG1O: Music - Guitar AMS1O: Instrumental Music AVI1O: Visual Arts AVI1O: Visual Arts AMV1O: Vocal/Choral Music |
ATC2O: Dance Basics ADA2O: Drama ASM2O: Media Arts AMS2O: Music AMU2O: Music AMV2O: Music AMG2O: Music - Guitar AMS2O: Instrumental Music AVI2O: Visual Arts AMV2O: Vocal/Choral Music |
ATC3M: Dance ADA3M: Drama ASM3M: Media Arts AMU3O: Music AMU3M: Music AMG3M: Music - Guitar AMS3M: Instrumental Music AVI3M: Visual Arts AMV3M: Vocal/Choral Music AMV3M: Vocal/Choral Music |
ATC4M: Dance ADA4M: Drama ASM4O: Media Arts ASM4M: Media Arts ASM4E: Media Arts AMU4M: Music AMG4M: Music – Guitar AME4M: Music - Small Ensemble AMJ4M: Music - Vocal Jazz AMS4M: Instrumental Music AVI4M: Visual Arts AWM4M: Visual Arts – Drawing and Painting AMV4M: Vocal/Choral Music AMV4M: Vocal/Choral Music |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 9 and 10 locally developed compulsory credit courses
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (ADA4E, AMU4E, AMG4E, AVI4E)
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses (AEA3O, AEA4O, AMG3O, AVI3O, ADA3O, ADD3O, ASM3O, ATC3O)
Business Studies
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| BEM1O: Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset |
BEP2O: Launching and Leading a Business | BAI3E: Accounting Essentials BDI3C: Entrepreneurship: The Venture BAF3M: Financial Accounting Fundamentals BMI3C: Marketing: Goods |
BOH4M: Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals BDV4C: Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an Electronic Age BAT4M: Financial Accounting Principles BBB4M: International Business Fundamentals BTX4C: Information and Communication Technology: Multimedia Solutions |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses (BTA3O)
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (BMX3E, BOG4E, BTX4E)
Canadian and World Studies
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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20% written exam (Geo.)
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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20% written exam (Hist. Civics and Citizenship)
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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15% written exam
10% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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15% written exam
10% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| CGC1W: Exploring Canadian Geography | CHV2O: Civics CHC2D: Canadian History Since World War CHC2P: Canadian History Since World War |
CHA3U: American History CGF3M: Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters CLU3M: Understanding Canadian Law CHW3M: World History to the end of the Fifteenth Century |
CIA4U: Analysing Current Economic Issues CHI4U: Canada: History CPW4U: Canadian and International Politics CLN4U: Canadian and International Law CLN4C: Legal Studies CGO4M: Spatial Technologies in Action CGR4M: The Environment and Resource Management CIE3M: The Individual and the Economy CGW4C: World Issues: A Geographic Analysis CGW4U: World Issues: A Geographic Analysis CHY4C: World History: Since the Fifteenth Century CHY4U: World History: Since the Fifteenth Century CHY4U: World History: Since the Fifteenth Century, Grade 12, University Preparation |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 9 and 10 locally developed compulsory credit courses (LDCC)
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (CLU3E. CGR4E, CIC4E)
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses (CPC3O, CGG3O, CHT3O)
Classical Studies and International Languages
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses.
Cooperative Education
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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20% final evaluation
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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20% final evaluation
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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25% final evaluation
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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25% final evaluation
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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These courses require a final evaluation (worth 20% for Grades 9-10 and worth 25% for Grades 11-12) that do not require mandatory written exams but may include in-class written evaluations or other final evaluations such as projects, presentations and portfolios.
Computer Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| ICD2O: Digital Technology and Innovations in the Changing World | ICS3C: Introduction to Computer Programming ICS3U: Introduction to Computer Science |
ICS4C: Computer Programming ICS4U: Computer Science |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses (IDC3O)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (IDC4U)
English
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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20% written exam
15% attend. and part.
65% course work
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20% written exam
15% attend. and part.
65% course work
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25% written exam
10% attend. and part.
65% course work
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25% written exam
10% attend. and part.
65% course work
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| ENL1W: English | ENG2D: English ENG2P: English |
ENG3C: English ENG3U: English |
ENG4C: English
ENG4U: English EWC4U: The Writer's Craft
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The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 9 and 10 locally developed compulsory credit courses (ENG1L, ENG2L)
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (ENG3E, ENG4E)
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses (EMS3O, OLC4O)
English Literacy Development
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
ELDAO: English Literacy Development Level 1
ELDBO: English Literacy Development, Level 2
ELDCO: English Literacy Development, Level 3
ELDDO: English Literacy Development, Level 4
ELDEO: English Literacy Development, Level 5
English as a Second Language
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
ESLAO: English as a Second Language, Level 1
ESLBO: English as a Second Language, Level 2
ESLCO: English as a Second Language, Level 3
ESLDO: English as a Second Language, Level 4
ESLEO: English as a Second Language, Level 5
ESLBO: English as a Second Language, Level 2
ESLCO: English as a Second Language, Level 3
ESLDO: English as a Second Language, Level 4
ESLEO: English as a Second Language, Level 5
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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NBE3U: Understanding
Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices NBE3C: Understanding
Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (NBE3E)
French
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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FSF1D: Core French
FIF1D: French Immersion |
FSF2D: Core French FIF2D: French Immersion |
FSF3U: Core French FIF3U: French Immersion |
FSF4U: Core French FIF4U: French Immersion |
Guidance and Career Education
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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5% financial literacy requirement
15% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| GLC2O: Career Studies |
Other guidance courses exempt from exams:GLE1O/GLS1O, GLD2O, GWL3O, GPP3O, GLE3O/GLE4O/GLS4O,GLN4O.
Health and Physical Education
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| PPL1O: Healthy Active Living PAF1O: Healthy Living and Personal Fitness Activities PAL1O: Healthy Active Living |
PPL2O: Healthy Active Living PAF2O: Healthy Living and Personal Fitness Activities PAL2O: Healthy Active Living |
PPZ3C: Health for Life
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PSK4U: Introductory Kinesiology PLF4M: Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses (PAL3O, PPL3O, PAF3O, PAL4O, PPL4O, PAF4O)
Mathematics
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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20% exam (which is the EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics)
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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20% written exam
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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25% written exam
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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25% written exam
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| MTH1W: Mathematics | MPM2D: Principles of Mathematics MFM2P: Foundations of Mathematics |
MCR3U: Functions MCF3M: Functions and Applications MBF3C: Foundations for College Mathematics |
MHF4U: Advanced Functions MCV4U: Calculus and Vectors MDM4U: Mathematics of Data Management MCT4C: Mathematics for College Technology MAP4C: Foundations for College Mathematics |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 9 and 10 locally developed compulsory credit courses (MAT1L, MAT2L)
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (MEL3E, MEL4E)
Religion
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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20% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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20% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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15% written exam
10% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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15% written exam
10% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| HRE1O: Discipleship and Culture |
HRE2O: Christ and Culture
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HRT3M Faith and Culture: World Religions |
HRE4M Church and Culture
HZT4U: Philosophy
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The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 9 and 10 courses (HRE1O and HRE2O)
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses (HRE3O, HRE4O)
Science
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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20% written exam
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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20% written exam
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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25% written exam
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
|
25% written exam
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| SNC1W: Science |
SNC2D: Science
SNC2P: Science
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SBI3C: Biology
SBI3U: Biology SCH3U: Chemistry SPH3U: Physics SVN3M: Environmental Science
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SNC4M: Science SBI4U: Biology SCH4C: Chemistry SCH4U: Chemistry SPH4C: Physics SPH4U: Physics SES4U: Earth and Space Science |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 9 and 10 locally developed compulsory credit courses (SNC1L, SNC2L)
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (SVN3E, SNC4E)
Social Sciences and Humanities
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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15% written exam
10% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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15% written exam
10% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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| HIF1O: Food and Nutrition |
HFN2O: Food and Nutrition
HNL2O: Clothing
HIF2O: Exploring Family Studies |
HNC3C: Understanding Fashion
HFC3M: Food and Culture HSP3C: Introduction to Anthropology
HSP3U: Introduction to Anthropology |
HNB4M: The World of Fashion HFA4C: Nutrition and Health HFA4U: Nutrition and Health HHS4C: Families in Canada HHS4U: Families in Canada HHG4M: Human Development Throughout the Lifespan |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 9 and 10 locally developed compulsory credit courses (LDCC)
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (HFC3E)
- Grades 11 and 12 open courses (HPC3O, HIP4O)
Technological Education
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
10% culminating task
15% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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10% written exam
15% culminating task
10% attend. & part.
65% course work
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TAS1O: Technology and the Skilled Trades may be offered as TAS1O or one of the following:
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TAS2O may be offered as a general TAS2O course or as one of the following broad-based technology focus courses:
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TGJ3M: Communications Technology
TGP3M: Communications Technology - Photography and Digital Imaging
TGG3M: Communications Technology - Print and Graphics Communication TEJ3M: Computer Engineering Technology
TCJ3C: Construction Engineering Technology THJ3M: Green Industries
TPJ3C: Health Care
TPJ3M: Health Care TFJ3C: Hospitality and Tourism TMJ3C: Manufacturing Engineering Technology
TMJ3M: Manufacturing Engineering Technology
TMR3M: Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Robotics TDJ3M: Technological Design TDR3M: Technological Design - Robotics
TTJ3C: Transportation Technology TTL3C: Transportation Technology - Light Aircraft
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TCJ4C: Construction Engineering Technology
TOJ4C: Child Development and Gerontology TPJ4C: Health Care TFJ4C: Hospitality and Tourism TMJ4C: Manufacturing Technology TTJ4C: Transportation Technology TTL4C: Transportation Technology - Light Aircraft TGJ4M: Communications Technology
TGG4M: Communications Technology - Print and Graphics Communication TEJ4M: Computer Engineering Technology THJ4M: Green Industries TPJ4M: Health Care TMJ4M: Manufacturing Engineering Technology TMR4M: Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Robotics TDJ4M: Technological Design TDR4M: Technological Design - Robotics |
The following courses are exempt from mandatory written exam policy:
- Grades 11 and 12 workplace preparation courses (TEJ3E, TCJ3E, TWJ3E, THJ3E, TXJ3E, TFJ3E,
TMJ3E, TEJ4E, TCJ4, TWJ4E, THJ4E, TXJ4E, TPJ4E, TFJ4E, TMJ4E, TTJ4E) - Grades 11 and 12 open courses (TGJ3O, TDJ3O, TGJ4O, TDJ4O, TTJ3O)