Merriam High School · Grades 8 to 12
High school
music credits
Earn Ontario high school music credits through your music lessons at Merriam. The credits count toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma and go on your transcript like any other course.
How it works
Your lessons
count
The music courses build on the private lessons you already take with us, so much of the work happens in your lesson and your practice.
01
Your weekly lesson
A weekly 30 or 60-minute private lesson at Merriam counts toward the 110 hours of study the Ministry of Education requires for a credit.
02
A weekly online class
Each course adds a weekly online group class with an approved Merriam teacher, plus assignments. Grade 9 meets for 60 minutes; Grades 11 and 12 meet for 2 hours.
03
Two terms a year
Term 1 runs from September to late January and Term 2 from February to June. Each term earns one credit.
04
On your transcript
We let your home school know which course you’re taking, then send the final report card. The credit goes on your Ontario Student Transcript.
Courses
Five courses,
Grades 9 to 12
Courses run when enough students sign up. Please contact your Education Counsellor to register.
AMU1O
Grade 9 Music
Open. No prerequisite. Your private lesson plus a weekly 60-minute online class.
AMM2O
Grade 10 Music & Computers
Open. No prerequisite and no private lesson needed. 90 minutes online each week. You’ll need Ableton Live and a computer that meets the minimum specs.
AMU3M
Grade 11 Music
University/college preparation. Needs Grade 9 or 10 music. Your private lesson plus a weekly 2-hour online class.
AMM3O
Grade 11 Music & Computers
Prerequisite: the Grade 10 production course (AMM2O). No private lesson needed. You’ll need Ableton Live and a computer that meets the minimum specs.
AMU4M
Grade 12 Music
University/college preparation. Needs AMU3M. Your private lesson plus a weekly 2-hour online class.
Good to know
Before you
sign up
Starting in Grade 8
Grade 8 students can apply for a Reach Ahead credit. It needs an application, a written commitment from a parent and a letter of recommendation from the elementary school principal.
Keeping your teacher
Most students keep their private teacher. The weekly online class is taught by a Merriam teacher approved and trained for the high school program.
It counts as your arts credit
These are full Ontario credits that can meet the compulsory arts requirement. RCM external credits are different and can’t.
Prerequisites from your home school
A prerequisite taken at a registered high school counts, as long as the course code matches.
No credit for past lessons or Keyfest exams
Credits can’t be given for lessons already taken or for Keyfest exams. Each course has its own assignments and group class.
Fees
Fees depend on the grade, whether you already study at Merriam and how many years you’ve been with us. Ask the High School team for pricing.
The full Merriam High School site has the course calendar, parent resources and registration.
Questions about high school credits?
Ask the
High School team
The High School team can help you choose a course, check prerequisites and register. Oakville, Vaughan and Toronto.
Phone 905-829-2020 Visit Merriam High School ↗ Email the High School team