GRADE 11 RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS
GRADE 11 YEAR
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.
Post-Secondary Research
RESOURCE LINK
Post-Secondary Information Guide
https://issuu.com/hillfieldstrathallan/docs/ university_prep_doc?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Ontario Universities (includes repeated course policy, deferral policy) www.ouinfo.ca
Ontario Colleges www.ontariocolleges.ca
UCAS
Atlantic Bridge
Big Future
Student Success Centre
Scholarship Canada
SAT Test Centers and Registration
SAT Dates and Deadlines
SAT Prep, Khan Academy
SAT Prep, College Board
Essay Writing, US/UK applicants
https://www.ucas.com/
https://www.atlanticbridge.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
https://hsc.myschoolapp.com/
https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/testcenter-search
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/
https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice
https://docs.google.com/document/ d/1v_QMjbebdj-YO8DJ3lxB_FezpTixSuxIaNwCBD1aqQ/edit?usp=sharing
Grade 11 Focus
» Academic Preparation:
» Develop critical thinking, problemsolving and organizational skills
» Deepen understanding of interests and skills for Grade 12 and postsecondary studies
» Career Exploration:
» Discover their interests and passions
» Develop a post-secondary plan of action
» Personal Development:
» Foster independence and responsibility
» Develop their own voice and identity
» Participate in extracurricular activities and find leadership roles
Graduation Requirements
» 30 credits, 18 compulsory, 12 electives
» 40 Community Service Hours* completed by April 2026
» Literacy Test Successful
*The community service form or the volunteer form can be found from the SSC page under the Downloads section
Course Selection Information
» Begins in November with one-on-one meetings with Guidance Counsellors
» Senior School Course Offerings can be found here
» Available courses for Grade 11 into 12 can be found here
» Opportunities to make changes for Grade 12 (with limitations) available in April-June
