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In order to graduate high school and to obtain your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), there are many requirements that you need to fulfill such as the required courses that you need to complete. To earn your diploma, students must:
Earn 18 compulsory credits
Earn 12 optional credits
Pass the literacy requirement
Complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities
Compulsary Credits
Students must complete the following courses and earn the compulsory credit to obtain their OSSD:
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
3 credits for Group 1, 2 and 3 courses (1 credit in each group)
2 credits in Science
1 credit in Canadian History (Grade 10)
1 credit in Canadian Geography (Grade 9)
1 credit in the Arts
1 credit in Health and Physical Education
1 credit in French as a second Language
0.5 credit in Career Studies
0.5 credit in Civics
Plus 1 credit from each of the following groups:
Group 1:
English or French as a second language
a Native language
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies
a classical or an international language
social sciences and the humanities
Canadian and world studies
guidance and career education
cooperative education
Group 2:
health and physical education
the arts
business studies
French as a second language
cooperative education
Group 3:
science (Grade 11 or 12)
technological education
French as a second language
computer studies
cooperative education
Literacy Graduation Requirement
All students must meet the secondary school literacy graduation requirement to earn their high school diploma. For high school students, that means passing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).
For adults, that means passing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course.
If a student has proved unsuccessful in completing the OSSLT requirement in the past, they have other opportunities to still get that literacy graduation requirement Students can contact the school principal for more information about the options.
This requirement has been waived for students graduating in the 2019-2020 school year.
Community Involvement Hours
The community involvement requirement is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness and understanding about civic responsibility. Students can participate in supporting and strengthening their communities.
Students can start accumulating the required 40 hours in the summer before entering Grade 9.
Tips for students who are looking for volunteer opportunities:
Make sure they know which activities qualify for the community involvement requirement
Visit the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network to find opportunities through a centre in their community
Browse SPARKOntario to discover volunteering opportunities and connect with local community organization
Check their school board’s website for a list of eligible and ineligible activities, as well as, resources to help them record hours and find volunteer activities