Secondary Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Foundation
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Solid Christian curriculum lays an important foundation in the education of our covenant youth.  Every effort is made to provide the very best.  Staff and parents join together on the Curriculum Committee to thoroughly review curriculum in all subject areas in a 7 year cycle.  Additionally, parents are able and encouraged to give their input on curriculum as they observe how their children are interacting with their texts and workbooks. Members and prospective members of the Hope RCS community are encouraged to inquire as to what books are in place, how they are used, and to make suggestions for betterment.  In addition to regular curriculum, special care is given to keeping our library stocked with appropriate and excellent books for all grade levels.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma​

​We were granted the right to give Ontario Secondary School Diplomas in 2011. 

Students must complete:

• 4 credits in English (1/year)
• 3 credits in math (at least one in g. 11/12)
• 2 credits in science
• 1 credit in:
  • Canadian History
  • Canadian Geography
  • The arts
  • Health and Phys. Ed.
  • French as a second language
• 0.5 credit in career studies and civics
• Plus one credit each from groups 1, 2, 3

In addition students must complete:

• 12 optional credits
• 40 hours of community involvement activities
• the provincial literacy requirement

The Hope RCS Diploma

In addition to the OSSD, Hope students complete: 

• 4 credits in religious studies (1/year)
• 2 credits in social sciences and humanities (Philosophy 12 and Family Studies 12) 
• 1 additional credit in world history
• 1 additional credit in science

Hope students also complete:

• 20 additional hours of community service, including 10 hours of Salt & Light activities