Graduation Requirements
Requirements for finishing high school.
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The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
NOTE: for students who entered Grade 9 in September 2024 or after, there are new requirements. (Summary Document)
Students are also required to have two (2) of their courses through the online learning options. See this page for more information, including details on how it is possible to 'Opt Out' of this requirement.
NOTE: for students entering Grade 9 in September 2024 these requirements will change. All students will be required to take a junior Technology course, making 19 credits compulsory and 11 elective credits.
THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
The Ontario Secondary School Certificate will be granted on request to students who leave school before earning the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, provided that they have earned a minimum of 14 credits distributed as follows:
2 credits in English
1 credit in Canadian geography or Canadian history
1 credit in mathematics
1 credit in science
1 credit in health and physical education
1 credit in the arts or technological education
7 Optional credits
14 Total Credits
14 Total Credits
THE CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
THE CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Students who leave school before fulfilling the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the Ontario Secondary School Certificate may be granted a Certificate of Accomplishment. The Certificate of Accomplishment recognizes achievement for students who plan to take certain vocational programs or other kinds of further training, or who plan to find employment after leaving school.
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