Planning for September 2026

🎓 Grade 12 Planning

Plan your Grade 12 courses strategically to meet university prerequisites and maximize your admission chances for your chosen career path.

Your Grade 12 Plan

4 courses selected (4 AP courses)

All required courses included

Required Courses (Must Take)

English

ENG4UAPRequired

Required for ALL university programs. Focus on analytical writing and literary analysis.

NursingPhysiotherapyPALaw

Biology

SBI4UAPRequired

Essential for all healthcare programs. Covers human anatomy, physiology, and genetics.

NursingPhysiotherapyPA

Chemistry

SCH4UAPRequired

Required for nursing and healthcare. Understanding of pharmacology and biochemistry.

NursingPhysiotherapyPA

Advanced Functions

MHF4UAPRequired

Required math for most science programs. Foundation for calculus.

NursingPhysiotherapyPA

Recommended Courses (Choose Based on Career)

Calculus & Vectors

MCV4UAP

Recommended for competitive science programs. Part of AP Calculus AB at Holy Trinity.

Physiotherapy (some programs)

Physics

SPH4UAP

Helpful for understanding body mechanics in physiotherapy.

Physiotherapy (biomechanics)

French

FSF4UAP

Opens doors to bilingual programs and scholarships at University of Ottawa.

Bilingual programsOttawa programs

Psychology

HSB4U

Valuable for understanding patient/client behavior in healthcare and law.

All healthcareLaw

Canadian & International Law

CLN4U

Deepens understanding of legal systems. Great for law school preparation.

Law

Course Selection Tips

  • • Take 6-8 courses total (including required courses)
  • • AP courses give you a 5% grade boost at Holy Trinity
  • • Universities look at your top 6 Grade 12 U/M courses
  • • Don't overload - maintain high grades in fewer courses
  • • Consider a spare period for studying and extracurriculars