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Who should take HIF1O online?
HIF1O supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students curious about how individuals and families meet their needs and manage everyday life
- Students building practical, interpersonal and research skills for any future pathway, including college, apprenticeships, the skilled trades and the workplace
- Students who want practical life skills such as decision making, communication and managing resources
- Grade 8 students taking HIF1O early as a Reach Ahead credit
- Students who need an elective credit toward the OSSD or want to free up space in their timetable
- Homeschooled students, student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Adolescent development and self: Examine the physical, emotional and social changes of adolescence and how they shape personal identity.
- Relating to others: Develop communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills for relationships with family, friends and others.
- Meeting basic needs: Explore how individuals and families meet needs such as food, clothing and shelter, and make informed daily living decisions.
- Managing resources: Learn how families manage time, money and other resources, and practise responsible decision making.
- Families in Canada and research skills: Investigate the diverse ways families function in Canada using basic social science research skills.
Official Ontario course description
Exploring Family Studies, Grade 9, Open (HIF1O)
This course explores, within the context of families, some of the fundamental challenges people face: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will explore adolescent development and will have opportunities to develop interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills related to daily life. They will learn about the diverse ways in which families function in Canada and will use research skills as they explore topics related to individual and family needs and resources.
Prerequisite: None
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school, and the credit is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have a deadline.
HIF1O frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for HIF1O?
There is no prerequisite for HIF1O. It is an open course that any student can take.
Can a Grade 8 student take HIF1O?
Yes. Grade 8 students can take HIF1O as a Reach Ahead credit and begin earning OSSD credits before high school.
What will I learn in HIF1O?
You will study adolescent development, relationships, meeting basic needs and managing resources, and use research skills to explore individual and family topics.
How long does HIF1O take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my HIF1O mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected. Your credit is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript, and we send your report card to your home school.
I already took HIF1O. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.