Rainbow District School Board teachers deliver online courses using a learning management system that students can access at school and at home. Students can supplement their timetable with an online course, giving them greater flexibility and choice in completing their secondary school diploma. Students can take courses that are not available at their home school or not accessible due to scheduling conflicts. The online courses provide a new learning option for students – one that maximizes the use of technology. E-Learning courses are very interactive. A wide variety of technology is used to support online learning, including electronic whiteboards, chat rooms, e-mail, and discussion groups. Contact your Guidance Department for the current list of e-Learning courses offered by Rainbow District School Board.
More information can be found here: Getting Started with e-Learning.
E-Learning courses are for classes that are not offered by MSS or do not fit into a student's schedule. To be approved to take an e-learning course students must be in Grade 11 or 12 and not have failed any courses. It is recommended that e-learning students have all previous final grades above 65%. Please state the e-learning course you would like when you are about to submit your choices. If you choose an e-learning course please choose an alternate course.
For more information on potential e-learning credits that may be offered please make an appointment with your guidance counsellor.
Sample eLearning Courses Available
Civics/Careers (CHV2O/GLC2O)
Personal Life Management (HIP4O)
Science (SNC4M)
The Writers Craft (EWC4U)
Media Studies (EMS3O)
Literacy Course (OLC4O)
Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U)
Exercise Science (PSK4U)
Philosophy (HZT4U)
As outlined by the Ministry of Education in PPM167 (February 2022) students must earn a minimum of two online learning credits as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma unless they have opted out in accordance with the processes described in the memorandum. The Ministry indicates that up to one secondary school credit completed by Grade 9 students in the 2020-21 (i.e. grade 12 students in 2023-24) school year during the province-wide school closures (from April 2021 to June 2021) may be counted towards the graduation requirement.
Any student can 'Opt Out' of the Online Graduation Requirement by completing this form. Paper copies of this form are available in Guidance. Opting Out will mean that online learning is no longer required for the student to attain their OSSD, but it does not bar them from being able to take online courses during their high school years.
The Dual Credit Program provides secondary school students with the opportunity to earn a secondary school credit and a Cambrian College credit simultaneously. Please contact your school’s Guidance department for further information. Here are some courses we've offered in the past:
NOTE: These courses are delivered at Kenjgewin Teg for MSS students.
Semester 1 (2024-25)
Indigenous Perspectives on Care - Tuesdays 9-12:15pm
Carpentry (postponed until Semester 2)
Semester 2 (2024-25)
Carpentry: Tools, Materials and Safety -Wednesdays 9-12:15pm
Early Childhood Education - Thursdays 9-12:15pm
Welding Trades Practice - Fridays 9-12:15pm
Dual Credits with Kenjgewin Teg:
Kenjgewin Teg is a local college, only minutes from MantioulinSS. They have partnership agreements with both Cambrian College and Canadore College as well. Students are provided with transportation to their campus for dual credit courses in partnership with the Rainbow District School Board.