OSSD Graduation Requirements
To Obtain your OSSD, you must have:
- 30 Credits (18 compulsory; 12 electives)
- Successful completion of the Literacy Test
- 40 hours of documented community service since grade 9
For a detailed report on diploma requirements, click on the following link to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District Board Website:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/Programs/Secondary/Secondary+Course+Calendar/Diploma+Requirements/
Also visit the Ontario Ministry’s page of diploma requirements at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/creditTracker.pdf
Detailed Information regarding program and diploma requirements may be found in the Ministry of Education Document Ontario Secondary Schools (OSS), Grades 9 to 12 displayed at:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/curricul/secondary/oss/oss.pdf
Keep track of your OSSD credits with the Student success credit tracker. Download a copy at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/creditTracker.pdf
For information about the 40-hours community service, see HNM’s “quick links”.
Information about EQAO Mathematics and Literacy is found at:
http://www.eqao.com/Parents/parents.aspx?status=logout&Lang=E