Graduation Requirements
To earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete a number of steps. The most important step is the completion of courses from the Ontario Curriculum. Students and parents can find links to curriculum documents from the Ministry of Education.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR): Students may obtain credits towards the secondary school diploma (OSSD) for knowledge and skills that they have acquired outside of secondary school. This prior learning is assessed and evaluated to determine whether the student has met the provincial course expectations.
In addition to the course requirements for graduation, students must complete 40 hours of Community Service as well as be successful in the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test.
Community Involvement Manual: Since 1999, all students in Ontario secondary schools are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement in order to receive a diploma. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage students to develop an understanding of the various roles they can play in their community. Effective July 1, 2011, students will be able to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter grade 9. Record of Activity Form
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