OSSD is Ontario Secondary School Diploma,an abbreviation that stands for Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This is a diploma granted to high school students in Ontario, Canada. Students must earn 18 compulsory and 12 optional credits to obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. They must also complete 40 hours of community involvement and complete the literacy requirement.
Diploma Program
In this program, parents are responsible for following their student’s progress. In the Diploma Program, you will be responsible for completing the required documentation. If your home school requires you to register as a full-time student, and you would like assistance with your required documentation, you must enroll with your home school.
Quick Facts
- Guidance Counselor will develop a Personal Graduation Plan with your student
- One-to-one interaction with the teacher
- Self-paced work
- Credits transfer from public or private accredited schools
- Scheduled for up to 12 credits a year
- Students set their own schedule
- General Studies or College Prep track
- Parents are emailed a Summary Progress Report