If your child would like to opt-out of this requirement, you can do so at
OCDSB 992 - Online Learning Graduation Requirement - Opt-Out form.
We were just made aware of new graduation requirements for students relating to e-learning. These were released by the Ministry of Education and are explained in (
PPM 167). The purpose is to provide students with access to a wider variety of courses, increase digital fluency and gain transferable skills to support lifelong learning.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Beginning with the cohort of students who entered Grade 9 in 2020-21 (current Grade 10 students), all students must earn a minimum of two e-learning credits in order to graduate with an OSSD. Students in certificate pathways are exempted from this requirement.
- Students who were in Grade 9 in 2020-21 will receive one e-learning credit in recognition of their pandemic learning experiences.
- Please check with your guidance department to see if your student qualifies and has received the one e-learning credit from the OCDSB.
- E-learning courses are delivered asynchronously and cannot include those earned through in-person learning (same e-learning course and same educator together), blended learning, or remote learning (includes part synchronous learning).
- There is a form linked above that allows students/families to opt out of the e-learning graduation requirement.
- Adult learners entering in 2023-24 or later will be required to complete the e-learning requirement unless they opt out.