GRADE 11 RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS GRADE 11 YEAR
Grade 11 Focus
Grade 11 can be a transformative year for students and is often marked by growth and discovery. Students experience a mix of challenges and triumphs as they balance academic demands, like tackling new subjects, with the social dynamics of forming deeper friendships and navigating peer groups. The transition toward greater independence, such as managing more complex schedules and responsibilities, fosters personal growth. Students will navigate the many possibilities and concentrate their energy in carving out a plan for completing high school and researching their post-secondary options.
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Post-Secondary Research RESOURCE
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Post-Secondary Information Guide
https://issuu.com/hillfieldstrathallan/docs/ university_prep_doc?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Ontario Universities
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Ontario Colleges
www.ontariocolleges.ca
UCAS
https://www.ucas.com/
Atlantic Bridge
https://www.atlanticbridge.com/
Big Future
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Student Success Centre
https://hsc.myschoolapp.com/
Scholarship Canada
https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
SAT Test Centers and Registration SAT Dates and Deadlines SAT Prep, Khan Academy SAT Prep, College Board
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/testcenter-search
Essay Writing, US/UK applicants
https://docs.google.com/document/ d/1v_QMjbebdj-YO8DJ3lxB_FezpTixSuxIaNwCBD1aqQ/edit?usp=sharing
Grade 11 Resource Guide
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Deepen understanding of interests and skills for Grade 12 and postsecondary studies
Career Exploration: »
Discover their interests and passions
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Develop a post-secondary plan of action
Personal Development: »
Foster independence and responsibility
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Develop their own voice and identity
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Participate in extracurricular activities and find leadership roles
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30 credits, 18 compulsory, 12 electives
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40 Community Service Hours* completed by April 2026
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Literacy Test Successful
Course Selection Information »
Begins in November with one-on-one meetings with Guidance Counsellors
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Senior School Course Offerings can be found here
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Available courses for Grade 11 into 12 can be found here
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Opportunities to make changes for Grade 12 (with limitations) available in April-June
https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice
Updated February 2025
Develop critical thinking, problemsolving and organizational skills
*The community service form or the volunteer form can be found from the SSC page under the Downloads section
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/
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Graduation Requirements
(includes repeated course www.ouinfo.ca policy, deferral policy)
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Academic Preparation:
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Hillfield Strathallan College