McKinnon Park Secondary School
In order to ensure student success, Grand Erie encourages all students to give careful consideration to the course type chosen in each subject area.
There are five types of program pathways are offered:
Are designed to prepare students for college diploma programs and apprenticeships.
Are designed to prepare students for entry to the workplace and/or apprenticeship.
Are designed to prepare students for entry to the college or university.
Are available to all students regardless of pathway.
Are designed to prepare students for university degree programs or apprenticeships.
Optional credits may be earned in all subjects, including those named in the compulsory credit list, provided that such optional credits are additional to the compulsory credits.
The optional credits allow for concentration in a curriculum area of special interest.
Every subject is identified by a common course code. The code consists of five mandated characters and a sixth character for school use. Every course in secondary school has a unique COURSE CODE. All courses have the first five characters as mandated by the Ministry of Education.
| % Grade Range | Achievement Level | Summary Description |
|---|---|---|
| 80-100 % | Level 4 | A very high outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard |
| 70-79 % | Level 3 | A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard. |
| 60-69 % | Level 2 | A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching the provincial standard. |
| 59-50 % | Level 1 | A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below provincial standards. |
| Below - 49% | Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. Credit will not be granted. |
